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 from1to 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. The TurkeyWho Got Away: Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3to 3:3:45p.m. All ages and families are welcome. Just us for this fun-filled interactive story presented by Currier’s Magical Mania. Each child will receive a balloon animal at the end of the show. Registration required/ Register online at phoenixvillelibrary.org or call 610-933-3013 ext. 124or register when visiting the library. Acoustic Guitar Concert: Phoenixville Public Library will present an acoustic guitar concert by the Phoenixville Area Acoustic Jam Group Monday, Nov. 13, at 7p.m. Members of a meetup group hosted by the Steel City Blues Society will play a mix of folk, rock and country songs. 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. Christmas Card Making Class: Phoenixville Public Library will host a Christmas card making class for adults Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 7to 8p.m. Helen Burnley is the craft instructor. Attendees will make three Christmas cards. Cost is $10, payable in cash at the door. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Good Credit — How to Get It!: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free workshop, “Good Credit — How to Get It!,” Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6:30to 8:30p.m. The workshop will be conducted by Open Hearth Inc. Learn how the credit system works, how to establish good credit quickly and how to fix issues that went wrong. Bring your own credit report so that your personal situation can be addressed. 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: 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. Make and Take Monday — Holiday Edition: Monday, Nov. 20, from 9:30to 11:30a.m. Drop-in event. All ages and families. Get ready for the holiday season with us. Children of all ages are invited to drop by our annual event to make a wreath, ornaments, season’s greeting cards, gift wrapping paper and more. The Opioid Crisis in America — Finding Hope and Alternative Treatment Methods: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free and timely presentation, “The Opioid Crisis in America: Finding Hope and Alternative Treatment Methods,” Monday, Nov. 20, at 7p.m. Steve Killelea, founder and owner of Manor of Hope, will be the speaker. Killelea’s son, John, struggled for 10years with a heroin addiction. Their mission is to provide young men struggling with addiction the life skills and education they need to make them active and productive members of the community. In this presentation, Killelea will discuss what he’s learned throughout his decadelong journey of navigating rehab and medical facilities, the science and personal toll of addiction and how he finally found hope when he thought he never could. 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 xt. 132. Thanksgiving Storytime: Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 10:30to 11:15a.m. All ages and families. Don’t miss this special storytime featuring Thanksgiving and seasonal stories, music and a craft. Upstairs in the Carnegie room. No registration required. Phoenixville in WorldWar I: Phoenixville Public Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of America’s entrance into WorldWar I with a free presentation by Ryan Conroy, historian and chairman of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area, Monday, Nov. 27, at 7p.m. In his presentation, “Phoenixville in World War I,” learn the stories of the men and women from Phoenixville who served during the war. 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. Teen Movie Night: “Tranformers: The Last Knight” (PG-13, 2017, 154minutes). Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 6to 8:15p.m. For grades five to 12. Light refreshments served. No registration required. Books on Tap: Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet next on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30p.m. at Molly Maguire’s Restaurant & Pub, 197Bridge St., Phoenixville. The group will discuss “The Unseen World” by Liz Moore. A copy of the 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, email Christine Shaffer at Shaffer.m.christine@gmail.com. Local Author Book Talk: Phoenixville Public Library will host a talk by local author Lorett Treese Thursday, Nov. 30at 7p.m. Her latest book is “A Serpent’s Tale: Discovering America’s Ancient Mound Builders.” 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. Adult Spanish Book Club: Phoenixville Public Library’s Adult Spanish Book Club will meet next Thursday, Nov. 30 from7to 8:30p.m. at the library. Attendees will enjoy a casual discussion, in Spanish, of “La Amortajada” by Chilean author Maria Luisa Bombal. A copy of the book may be reserved at the library or 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. APPRISE Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance: Free, unbiased, confidential appointments with a certified APPRISE counselor will be available at Phoenixville Public Library during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. Apprise is Pennsylvania’s state-run Medicare counseling program. Appointments will be available on Wednesdays at noon, 1:30or 3p.m. through Dec. 6. This service is free and open to the public. To schedule an appointment, call 610-344-5234 and leave your name, phone number and a good time to call

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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 Storytime: Tuesdays at 9:30am. Ages 6-24mos. with adult. Enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.

Area events

“The Laramie Project”: Forge Theatre will present “The Laramie Project” Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Show times are 8p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2p.m. Ticket prices for The Laramie Project are $16adults, $13under 18, $15seniors. The Laramie Project contains mature subject matter. Seating is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended. Visit ForgeTheatre.org or call 610-935-1920. Forge Theatre is located at 241First Ave., Phoenixville. “Verbatim”: The University of Valley Forge will present “Verbatim: The Nuclear Code Memorization Play” in Krempels Theater Nov. 11and 18at 7p.m. and Nov. 19at 2:30p.m. This play is produced by Curtain Call, the drama community at UVF. Purchase tickets at the door. Holiday Craft Bazaar: A holiday craft bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heidelberg United Church of Christ, 251Perkiomen Ave., Schwenksville. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with handmade gifts, crafts, vendors, bake table and raffle baskets. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Eleanor Risell at 610287-9520or pvrn@verizon.net. Bowling For Batten: Garrett the Grand will present Bowling for Batten Saturday, Nov. 11, from 12:30to 2:30p.m. at Limerick Bowl, 635W. Ridge Pike, Limerick. Come bowl and have some fun while raising funds to battle Batten disease. Cost per person is $20or sponsor a lane for $100 for up to five bowlers. Cost includes snacks and refreshments. Try your luck with the basket raffle and 50⁄50. Tickets available at battenfighter.com. Terrific Turkeys: Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Friday, Nov. 17, at 10a.m. and meet the wild turkeys that call the park home. Visitors will learn about the turkey’s diet, vocalizations and the special display that the male performs. A craft to make and take home will be included. This program is for children ages 3to 7. There is a $4per child suggested donation. Preregistration is required. The registration deadline is Nov. 15. Call 610948-5170to register. This event will be held weather-permitting, as most of the activities will be held outdoors. Upper Schuylkill Valley Park is located on Route 113in Royersford. “A Christmas Carol”: SpringFord Area High School theatre will present “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 17at 7p.m. and Nov. 18 at 4p.m. at Spring-Ford Area High School, 350S. Lewis Road, Royersford. Tickets are $10for adults, $8for students/senior citizens. Join Snacks with Santa at 2p.m. prior to the Saturday matinee Nov. 18! This special event is free with your advance ticket purchase. Reserve your tickets online at springford. seatyourself.biz. Christmas CraftShow: Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, will host its annual Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar Friday, Nov. 17, from 5to 9p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9a.m. to 3p.m. More than 50area vendors will showcase their authentic, handmade items. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the cafe, have your picture taken with Santa in his workshop, take a chance on the raffle baskets and enjoy homemade goodies from the baked goods table. Live entertainment throughout the event in the Parish Hall. No admission to attend. For more information, contact Sandi at 610-287-8156or solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org. Model Railroad Open House: The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club will hold its annual Model Railroad Open House Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25 and 26, Dec. 2and 3and Jan. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20and 21, from 1to 5 p.m. at 400S. Main St., Phoenixville. See and hear freight and passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel engines over 700feet of track. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 610-935-1126 or visit svmrrc.com. PA Redistricting Reform: Congregation B’nai Jacob, Starr and Manavon streets, Phoenixville, will host Make Your Vote Count: Understanding and Ending Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania Nov. 30from 7:30to 9p.m. Chuck Yeiser, a small business owner in Phoenixville, will explain Pennsylvania’s current redistricting process, demonstrate how it undermines democracy and then offer a solution to the problem. RSVP to admin@congbj.org or through Fair Districts PA Chester County Facebook Event Page. Phoenixville Candlelight Holiday Tour: The annual Phoe-