Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013x132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library. Phoenix FictionWriters: 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 6:30 to 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. Legal Outreach Clinic: 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 610-933-3013x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org. ESL Conversation Group: 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, e-mail johnargeseanu@ gmail.com. MobileWorkforce Navigator: 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 12:45p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info. Cuéntame un cuento/Tell Me a Story: each second Wednesday of the month) from 1:30-2p.m. Ages 3-5with 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. The Phoenixville Tech Group: 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 610-933-3013x132. Thursday night movies: Great comedy teams from the ‘30s to the ‘80s on Thursday nights through Aug. 31at Phoenixville Public Library. The movies screen at 7p.m. Make & Take Mondays: Through Aug. 11. 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 610-933-3013x 124for additional information. Children’s Library: 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 incen- tives 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. Adult Summer Reading Program: Through Aug. 12. 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 610-933-3013x132or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org Jason Newman Trio: Phoenixville’s own Jason Newman will bring his jazz piano trio to Phoenixville Public Library Monday, Aug. 21, at 7p.m. The trio will perform a set of original compositions by Jason Newman from his debut trio album, “Entwined,” along with new compositions and other modern jazz arrangements. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second

Ave., Phoenixville.

Perkiomen Valley Library

Library Info: 290Second St., Schwenksville. Call 610-2878360for registration and information. Yoga: 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. Chair Yoga: 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. Preschool Storytime: Ages 2-5with an adult. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360. Baby Story Time: Tuesday, at 9:30am. Ages 6-24mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360. Make N’ Take Days: Make N’ Take is a weekly crafts program which will be held Thursdays through Aug. 10. Kids drop-in between 2and 4p.m. and create a unique craft with your adult. Build and Play Days: Bring your friends and play games at the library. Build and Play will be held Fridays through Aug. 11from 1to 4p.m. Monday Movies: Mondays, at 2p.m. Movies will be weekly through Aug. 14. 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. Summer Reading Program for all ages: Through Aug. 19. Pre-K to Fall grade 12– Build a Better World! Participants Pre-K-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 610-287-8360for more information

Area events

Classic Films at The Colonial: “War of the Worlds” (1953) Sunday, July 30, at 2p.m. Produced by sci-fi film favorite George Pal (When Worlds Collide, The Time Machine), this adaption of H. G. Wells’ classic novel still manages to marvel audiences with its first-rate special effects and daring thrills. Unfriendly Martians attack Earth and nothing stands in their way except the rugged Dr. Clayton Forrester and his plucky team of scientists. PG. 85minutes. The 114-yearold Colonial Theatre is located at 227Bridge Street in the heart of downtown. For upcoming shows and times visit www.thecolonialtheatre.com. National Night Out: Phoenixville Town Watch will participate in the annual National Night Out campaign Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6to 8:30p.m. at Grace Crossing Community Church, 248Church St., Phoenixville. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding event that is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for participation in local anticrime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit and policecommunity partnerships. This campaign is designed to unite, educate and inspire neighbors to take an active role in creating safe communities. Members of the Phoenixville Police and Fire Departments, Trappe Ambulance, PA National Guard, Friendship Fire Company DivingRescue Unit, Chester County Station 77will be in attendance along with representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Department. The event will feature live music from local bands Who Need Nigel?, Karn Evil Four and Smoke and Mirrors. Crafts, face painting and games for kids will entertain younger attendees, while local organizations will host exhibits to provide information on a variety of services. For more information, contact Ginger at Phoenixville Town Watch at pvillewatchband@gmail.com or find Phoenixville Town Watch on Facebook. In the Good Old Summertime: Come to Pennypacker Mills Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11a.m. to 3p.m. as this historic site presents a free summertime event reminiscent of the early 1900s. Try on Victorian clothing and pose for a photograph. Visit the 1900s History Center where the General Store will be open for business. Kids can shop using 1900s era pricing and discover what was available to purchase back then. See other exhibits and hop on our horse and buggy for a photo op. The whole family can also play lawn games and enjoy the rockers on the porch. Visit the Delaware Valley Classic MG Car Club Show where a wide variety of British vintage cars will be on display. The air-conditioned mansion will be open for guided tours. Food vendor will be onsite. Free admission and parking. The site is located at 5Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. For more information, call the site at 610287-9349or email PennypackerMills@montcopa.org. Farm, Home and Youth Fair: The Farm, Home and Youth Fair is coming Aug. 10, 11and 12to the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015Bridge Road, Collegeville. The fair will celebrate the culmination of the 4-H project year for Montgomery County 4-H members. This is the 4-H members’ opportunity to show their families, friends and the public their achievements throughout the year. The livestock and animal science 4-H members will have their animals on display. Other 4-H clubs also will have their projects on display and will be on hand to promote 4-H and their clubs. The Creamery Crafters Club will hold its Fabric Sale. In addition to the 4-H projects, there will be demonstrations, contests, games, music, an Open Pet Show and food, including the world’s largest sausage patty. On Friday morning, Sound Sensations DJs will provide children’s entertainment. The Daisy Jug Band will perform Friday evening. The horse clubs will offer pony rides and a horse show Friday evening. Farm volunteers will run hayrides all three days. On Saturday afternoon, the Market Animal Sale will be held. There will also be open class exhibits, which anyone from the community can enter. A parking fee of $5covers your visit. For more information, visit montcopa4hcenter.org/the-fhy-fair. Country Fair and Antique Tractor Show: Vincent Mennonite Church, 39Seven Stars Road, Spring City, will hold its 32nd annual Country Fair and Antique Tractor Show including a chicken barbecue Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9a.m. to 5p.m. rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. There will be an antique tractor show and parade with hit and miss engines, toy tractors and antique cars, craft tables, Vincent Youth lunch stand, children/family activities (including magician and moon bounce) and gospel bluegrass music by The Horst Brothers. The chicken barbecue dinner is from noon to 5p.m. Tickets are $9for adults and $6for children. Info: 610-948-2129or vincentmc.org. Craft Marketplace: The Friends of Pennypacker Mills, a 501(c) (3) corporation that raises funds to support the Pennypacker Mills historical site located at 5Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, will hold its sixth annual Craft Marketplace Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3p.m.on the grounds of the Mills. The Craft Marketplace is expecting 70-plus skilled craftsmen. Handcrafted items iwill nclude scrollsaw art and ornaments with an ongoing demonstration; woolen wares made of angora, alpaca and llamas (and the bunnies will be there, too); repurposed wine corks and bottles; digital art; stained glass; sterling and gemstone jewelry; beaded jewelry; metal sculpture and jewelry; baby items; repurposed wood items; fabric crafts; jams and jellies; Amish furniture and bird houses from antique local barns; soaps and more. All proceeds will benefit Pennypacker Mills. For information, call Carol at 610489-9732, email grammyx5@ verizon.net or visit friendsppm. org or montcopa.org/pennypackermills.