Community Calendar
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Phoenixville Public Library
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Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twice monthly meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Free. Group meets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30to 9p.m. in the library’s Harrop Room. Led by Eric Parmer, offering local writers education, empowerment and constructive criticism. Writers ask questions about the writing process, read work out loud and receive/offer input on material read. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.
A free legal clinic will be offered at Phoenixville Public Library on the first Thursday of the month from 5to 7:30p.m. Ian J. Michener, Esq. of Rick Linn, LLC offers this Phoenixville Legal Outreach Clinic, providing information, counseling, and advocacy in various areas of law, including family law, trusts & estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law, and legal issues facing small businesses. Attendees receive a free 20-minute consultation with an attorney, who will provide counseling and access to legal resources as needed. Consultations are provided on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, call 610-933-3013 x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls. org. new weekly group on Saturdays from 12-1:30p.m. Group facilitated by John Argeseanu and open to ESL students and tutors and anyone in the community looking to improve/practice their English. Free and open to public. For more info, email johnargeseanu@gmail. com.
Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the United Way Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walk-in appointments each Wednesday from 10:45a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.
each second Wednesday of the month) from 1:30-2p.m. Ages 3-5 with caregiver . No registration required. This is abi-lingual story time. Come and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Presented in collaboration with Ursinus College. The Cuentame un cuento/Tell Me A Story Bilingual Story Time will meet in June, then resumes in the fall on the Second Wednesday of the month, but the time will change to 1-1:30p.m.
holds weekly morning meetings at Phoenixville Public Library on Mondays from 10a.m. to noon, and monthly evening meetings on the third Thursday of the month from 7to 8:30p.m. The Phoenixville Tech Group brings technology users together to share knowledge and experience. We are particularly interested in helping those who have limited or no experience with computers. Topics that can be addressed include: digital cameras, cell phones, tablets, cable TV & FiOS, GPS, computer and printer recommendations, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, e- mail, software installation, computer security, speeding up a sluggish computer, and more. The group is free and open to the public. More information on the group are available at www.phoenixvilletg.com, by e-mail at Glenn@SeniorTechGroup. com or by calling 610-9333013x132.
Great comedy teams from the ‘30s to the ‘80s on Thursday nights through Aug. 31at Phoenixville Public Library. The movies screen at 7p.m. LEGO Club, Block Party, Family Movies, Teen Movies, Yoga, Story Times/Activities for younger children, our exciting Thrilling Thursdays held at The Colonial Theatre, and more. Print calendars available in the library or visit Kid’s Calendar: www.phoenixvillelibrary.org Please call 610-933-3013 x 124for additional information.
Summer Reading Clubs run through August 12. The theme is Build a Better World! Early Literacy: Ages Birth through 4⁄5 (for children read to be someone else) School-age: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Young Adult: Fifth grade through High School Complete your summer reading assignments, read for enjoyment, and earn incentives and chances toward prizes through reading. Visit the library to sign up and receive materials. Find more information at www. phoenixvillelibrary.org or call 610-933-3013x 124.
held at The Colonial Theatre has events occurring all summer. The Nicolo Whimsey Show, 10:30a.m. Emphasizing the joy of reading and the beauty of language, Nicolo the Jester will keep children laughing while inspiring them with a message of perseverance through a blend of poetry, music, juggling, comedy, character acting, and audience participation.
held at The Colonial Theatre at 10:30a.m. Ran D’Shine’s Family Magic Show. Coins will disappear and reappear, money changes value, and cards vanish from decks and materialize in pockets as magician Ran D’Shine brings children up close and personal for stupefying spectacles of magic. This showis free and open to the public.
The library will offer an Adult Summer Reading Program for patrons age 18+. Receive a book review card for each book or audiobook you check out and return to Phoenixville Library. The cards double as free entry forms for weekly raffle drawings for gift cards from local merchants. The more you read, the more chances you have to win. Bonus raffle entries can be earned, and a grand prize drawing for a Fitbit® will be conducted at the end of the program for all participants. The program is free. For more information, call 610933-3013x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org
Perkiomen Valley Library
290 Second Street, Schwenksville
Mondays, at 2p.m. Movies will be weekly through August 14 (no movies July 3). Enjoy a free movie and popcorn. Optional bring your own comfortable chair to lounge in. For a full list of movies go to www.pvlibrary.net or call 610-287-8360.
2–4 p.m. Make N’ Take is a weekly crafts program which will be held Thursdays, through August 10(no program July 6). Kids dropin between 2and 4p.m. and create a unique craft with your adult.
2– 4 p.m. Bring your friends and play games at the library. Build and Play will be held weekly Fridays, June 23 through August 11.
Mondays at 7:30p.m. Teens and adults. There is a charge per session. Join Adoja Amoah-Aggrey, RYT, / Carmen Molina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. E-mail questions to yoga.vaayu@gmail.com.
at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Mondays at 2p.m. Gentle yoga for people with less mobility, led by certified yoga instructor, Kamini Patel. There is a charge per session (funds provide books and supplies to children in India.) Email questions to: kaminipat@ yahoo.com.
Pre-K to Fall grade 12– Build a Better World! Participants PreK-Grade 12~ earn tickets for raffle prizes (weekly & grand), DVD rental, book purchases. Pick up your reading log at the library or download it from the library’s webpage, www. pvlibrary.net. Adults – Build a Better World! Each book review form is an entry ticket for the weekly prize drawings. Pick up your book review form at the library or download it from the library’s webpage, www.pvlibrary.net. Call 610-2878360for more information
Ages 2-5with an adult. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.
Tuesday, at 9:30am. Ages 6-24 mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.
CHURCH NEWS Free VBS:
“Galactic Starveyors” July 10-14 from 9to 11:30a.m. at Vincent Mennonite Church. Children in Pre-K through 6th Grade will enjoy Lots of Fun Activities. Dust off your telescope and discover the incredible mysteries of the final frontier—right from your backyard! Join us for a week of searching the visible to discover the invisible. For more info or to pre-register, go to www. vincentmc.org on the Upcoming Events page or call 610-948-2129.
Area events
MAGIC & COMEDY at 10:30 a.m. at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Fast-paced, funny and original - that’s the can’t-miss formula for a Craig Collis performance! Craig mixes family-friendly comedy with awe-inspiring magic to dazzle and delight children and adults of all ages.
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Gerrymandering: One Person, One Vote? Not in PA!”, on Monday, July 17at 7p.m.. Lawrence Husick of FairDistrictsPA will be the speaker. Gerrymandering is the process of drawing political maps that allows elected officials to choose their voters, rather than voters choosing their officials.. FairDistricsPA is working to change this so that. Come to learn about this critical issue for the future of our democracy, and about what you can do to bring about change in Pennsylvania. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013x132.