Calendar

Security). Class time is 10a.m. to noon in the Library’s Community Education Room. Students may bring their own laptops with Office 2013installed (Office not needed for Facebook and Cyber Security classes) and should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work. Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard and mouse are required. Space is limited. Students may register for one or any combination of classes. When registering, indicate if you will be bringing a laptop. 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. Make a Bubblegum Machine Candy Dish: Aug. 29from 7to 8p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening creating a fun candy dish that looks like a bubblegum machine. Craft instructor Sondra Gervasi will host this event for adults and teens. A materials fee of $10 per person lets you choose your own colors to match the room you desire to display your dish in. Light refreshments served. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013ext. 132. Fibromyalgia — The Corrective Approach: Sept. 5at 7p.m. The library will host a free lecture, “Fibromyalgia: The Corrective Approach.” Dr. Jeff Snyder of Snyder Family Chiropractic will be the speaker. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread, migrating and often debilitating pain and fatigue that prevents people from accomplishing everyday tasks. The National Foundation for Fibromyalgia estimates that as many as 12million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia and up to 40 percent of fibromyalgia patients have to stop working or change jobs. The average person suffers from fibromyalgia for five years and spends thousands of dollars on medical bills before receiving an accurate diagnosis. As a result of misdiagnosis, more than half of all people undergo unnecessary surgery. If you suffer from what you believe is fibromyalgia or even if you’re not sure, this lecture is for you. You’ll learn the common and not so common traits and some drug-less solutions to this painful condition. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013ext. 132. Books on Tap at Molly Maguire’s: Aug. 29. Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet to discuss “The Animators” by Kayla Rae Whitaker at Molly Maguire’s Restaurant and Pub, 197Bridge St., Phoenixville. A copy of this book may be reserved at the library or at ccls. org. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations not required. Food and drink not included but will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Lindsay Friedenberg at

lfriedenberg@gmail.com.

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. Preschool Storytime: Ages 2-5with an adult. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360. Baby Story Time: Tuesdays at 9:30am. Ages 6-24mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360. Science Fun Days: Aug. 8from 2to 4p.m. For ages 5to 12. Hands-on science experiments. Tail Waggin’ Tales: Aug. 8from 6to 8p.m. Drop-in and read to certified pet therapy dogs. No appointment needed. Come practice your read-aloud skills. All ages and reading abilities welcome. 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. Laughter Yoga Club: Aug. 10 at 7p.m. Join Laughter Yoga leaders Chris Filippini and Kim Knoll on the second Thursday of each month for an evening of fun exercise. Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with deep yogic breathing to the gain health benefits of laughing without having to rely on humor. Bring a bottle of water and a willingness to laugh on purpose. No mats needed. No fee required; donations to the library accepted. Build and Play Days: Bring your friends and play games at the library. Build and Play will be held Fridays through Aug. 11from 1 to 4p.m. Monday Movies: Mondays, at 2p.m. Movies will be weekly through Aug. 14. Aug. 7: “Beauty and the Beast”; Aug. 14: “Zootopia.” 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 610287-8360. Read, Think, Chat: Aug. 15at 6:30p.m. Join a lively discussion of books. The book to be discussed in August is “Deep Down Dark” by Hector Tobar. Back to School With Essential Oils: Aug. 17at 6:30p.m. Learn the foundational oils or supporting strong immune systems, respiratory function, digestive support, mental clarity and more. Create your family’s own essential oil blend to use today or for the classroom and beyond with Megan Koppel. Cost: $5materials fee payable a workshop. Registration required. 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. Red CrossBlood Drive: Aug. 29from 2to 7p.m. Make an appointment online at redcrossblood.org. Complete your Rapid Pass the day of the blood drive to shorten your registration time. The Blood Drive will be held in the auditorium. Use Church Street entrance. Walk-ins welcomed; however, appointments are highly recommended. Writers Assemble: Aug. 31at 4:30p.m. Join a monthly writing club. Meet other people who love to write. Come to write or to get or give feedback.

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 on-site. Free admission and parking. The site is located at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. For more information, call the site at 610-287-9349or 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: 610948-2129or 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 9:30a.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 610-489-9732, email grammyx5@verizon.net or visit friendsppm.org or montcopa.org/ pennypackermills.

Church News

Brownback’s United Church of Christ: Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640Ridge Road, Spring City, will hold worship this Sunday at 10a.m. Special music will be provided by Alissa Vining. Pastor Mark Stryjak will be preaching on Wrestling with God. Holy Communion will be celebrated at this service, and all are invited to partake. Following the Word for All Ages, all children up through grade six are invited to worship play; a nursery is available for all children up through age 3. Following the service, all are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a Social Hour, hosted by Polly and Paul Roussey.