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 610933-3013x132or email mpinto@ ccls.org. ESL Conversation Group: new weekly group on Saturdays from noon to 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. Phoenixville Tech Group: 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, email, 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 email at Glenn@SeniorTechGroup.com or by calling 610-933-3013x132. Math 24Club: Mondays from 5 to 5:45p.m. For those in grades three to five. Math 24is a game that builds strong mental math and problem-solving skills. Cuéntame un cuento/Tell Me a Story: Second Wednesday of the month from 1to 1:30p.m. Ages 3-5with caregiver . No registration required. This is a bilingual storytime. Come and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Presented in collaboration with Ursinus College. Go – the Surrounding Game: Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5:30p.m. For all ages and families. Register online at phoenixvillelibrary.org, call 610-9333013ext. 124or visit the library. “Updating Your Medicare for 2018”: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free workshop, “Updating Your Medicare for 2018,” Monday, Oct. 23, from 7to 8:30p.m. Thomas Wand and Margaret Ross, certified APPRISE counselors, will be the presenters. Medicare is making a number of changes for 2018. Find out about next year’s changes and learn more about how Medicare can work better for you in this free information session from APPRISE, Pennsylvania’s health insurance counseling program. 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. Pennsylvania Philharmonic Brass Concert: Phoenixville Public Library will present a free concert by The Pennsylvania Philharmonic Brass Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7p.m. In a concert titled “From Bourbon St. to Bernstein,” the Philharmonic Brass will play selections from the Philharmonic’s upcoming 201718season. 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. Adult Spanish Book Club: Phoenixville Public Library’s Adult Spanish Book Club will meet next Thursday, Oct. 26, from 7to 8:30p.m. Enjoy a casual discussion, in Spanish, of “Crónica de una muerte anunciada” by Gabriel García Márquez. A copy of the book may be reserved at the library or online at ccls. org. This program is a collaboration with Ursinus College and is free and open to the public. No reservations required. For more information, call Giovanna Steyaert at 610-409-3129. Downsizing or Discarding — Are You Throwing Away Treasure?”: Phoenixville Public Library will present “Downsizing or Discarding: Are You Throwing Away Treasure?” Thursday, Oct. 26, from 7to 8:30p.m. This lively and entertaining programwill feature certified appraisers and auctioneers Leon Castner from National Appraisal Consultants and Brent Souder from Alderfer Auction. Together, they will give a short presentation on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of antiques and collectibles and what you should throw away or keep. Attendees may also bring an item or two for a free evaluation in a theater-type presentation. 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. RealWorld Real Estate — Practical Tips for Buying and Selling: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free seminar, “Real World Real Estate: Practical Tips for Buying and Selling,” Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2to 3p.m. Caleb Knecht, lead listing specialist with Keller Williams Real Estate, will be the presenter. In this seminar, you will learn: whether to sell your house first and then buy or buy and then sell; how to choose a Realtor; what to do to prep your house for sale for a good return on investment; and one simple strategy to build wealth through real estate. 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. Microsoft Office & More!: Learn Microsoft’s Office 2013 programs and more in a series of free classes on selected Saturdays through December. IT professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: Oct. 28(Outlook); Nov. 4(Word Intermediate); Nov. 18(Excel Advanced); Nov. 25 (Publisher Basic); Dec. 2(Cyber 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. Chesco Pops Present “Halloween Magic” Concert: The Checo Pops will perform Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3p.m. at Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1392 Gay St., Phoenixville. Maestro Joe Gehring will lead the Pops in “Halloween Magic,” featuring music from movies like “Peter Pan,” “E.T.,” “Indiana Jones” and “Beetlejuice.” Kids in costume can come up on stage to experience some magical surprises. Phoenixville Public Library is once again partnering with the Pops, and a percentage of ticket sales will be donated to the library. Tickets are $20for adults, $15for seniors (60+) and free for students and children with a suggested donation of $5per ticket. Tickets are available at the door and online at chescopops.org. For more information, call 610-594-9178or email chescopops@gmail.com. Climate Change Presentation: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free program on climate change and ways to prevent its adverse impacts Monday, Oct. 30, at 7p.m. Henry Alexander of Citizens’ Climate Change Lobby will be the speaker. In this program, attendees will learn about: the history of the placement of fossil fuels in the Carboniferous Period and the use of these fuels during the Industrial Revolution; the cause of recent climate change and how it is related to manmade greenhouse gases; reductions in greenhouse gas emissions needed to prevent excessive atmospheric warming and the technological methods and economic drivers needed to