Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013ext. 132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library. Phoenix Fiction Writers: 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. 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 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 underem- ployed 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 10:45 a.m. to 12:45p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info. 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 1:30 p.m. Ages 3to 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 610933-3013ext. 124or visit the library. Red Rovers Presentation: Does your New Year’s resolution have something to do with getting up, out and moving? The Chester County Red Rovers can help. Phoenixville Public Library will host a free informational session on the Red Rovers Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 7p.m. Jeanne Clancy from the Chester County Library will be the presenter. The Red Rovers is a chapter of the American Volkssport Association (AVA): America’s Walking Club. Volkssport is an international sports program that promotes personal physical fitness and good health by providing fun-filled, safe exercise in a stress-free environment through self-paced walks and hikes. The walks are social events that permit walkers to explore different towns and parks on pre-planned routes. Learn how the Red Rovers can help you get started on the trail to “fun, fitness and friendship.” 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. The Red Cross and You: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “The Red Cross and YOU!,” Thursday, Jan. 4at 7p.m. Ned Bloom, senior volunteer specialist with the American Red Cross, Eastern Pennsylvania Region, will be the speaker. This presentation introduces the American Red Cross’s history, services (nationally and here in Eastern Pennsylvania) and what people need to do now to be prepared in the event of an emergency at home. Also discussed will be their free smoke alarm installation program (available to all homeowners), volunteer opportunities and more. 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. FamilySearch.org Genealogy Series: Phoenixville Public Library will host a five-week genealogy workshop series on Thursdays from 2to 3p.m. from Jan. 4through Feb. 1. The series is presented by Shelli Nye, director of the Valley Forge Family History Center in Broomall. The schedule of sessions is as follows: Jan. 4(Family Tree on FamilySearch.org); Jan. 11 (Documenting Your Family on Family Tree); Jan. 18(Finding Digitized Records on FamilySearch.org); Jan. 25(How to Think Like a Researcher); Feb. 1(More Places to Look). These events are free and open to the public. Reservations for each session are required. Complete session descriptions and reservations are available on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Saturday Morning Microsoft Office Classes: Learn Microsoft’s Office productivity software programs on selected Saturdays from January through March at the Phoenixville Public Library. IT professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: Jan. 6(Windows 10Overview); Jan. 20(Excel Basic); Jan. 27 (PowerPoint Basic); Feb. 3 (Word Basic); Feb. 17(Excel Intermediate); Feb. 24(PowerPoint Intermediate); March 3 (Word Intermediate); March 17 (Excel Advanced); March 24 (PowerPoint Advanced); March 31(Outlook Overview). Class time is 10a.m. to noon in the library’s Community Education Room. Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard and mouse are required. Students should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work and may bring their own laptops with Microsoft Office 2013installed. Attendees at Windows 10Overview must bring their own laptops. The classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Attendees may register for one or any combination of classes. When registering, indicate if you will be bringing a laptop. Class descriptions and registration are available on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Phoenix Book Club: The Phoenix Book Club will meet next Monday, Jan. 8, at 7p.m. at Phoenixville Public Library. The group will discuss “One of Ours” by Willa Cather. A copy of the book may be reserved at the library or at ccls.org. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-9333013ext. 132or email mpinto@ ccls.org. WinterWellness with Essential Oils: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a workshop, “Winter Wellness with Essential Oils,” Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7p.m. Megan Koppel, natural health educator, will be the presenter. Learn the key essential oils for supporting strong immune systems, respiratory support and easy breathing, soothing sore throats, mood management, sleep and more for the winter season. You’ll receive all the materials to make a personalized essential oil blend you can take home and begin using right away. Cost is $5 per person, payable at the door. This event is open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Movie Night @ the Library: Phoenixville Public Library will screen “Dunkirk” (2017, PG-13, 106minutes) Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. No

reservations required.

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

Model Railroad Open House: The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club will hold its annual Model Railroad Open House Saturdays and Sundays, 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 610935-1126or visit svmrrc.com. Montgomery County 4-H Junior Toastmasters Course: Montgomery County 4-H will partner with the Blue Bell chapter of Toastmasters International to offer a nine-week public speaking short course for teens ages 14to 18on Saturdays from Jan. 6to March 3from 10 to 11:30a.m. at the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015Bridge Road, Collegeville. Participants will work on being more comfortable speaking in front of a group, correct body language, elimination of filler words, writing a great speech, constructive criticism to help each other, how to run a meeting, interview skills and much more. The final meeting is graduation day, when participants will present to their family and friends and will demonstrate the skills they learned. For more information, contact Eva Lennon at 610-489-4315 ext. 101Register at extension. psu.edu/programs/4-h/counties/montgomery/events/4-hjunior-toastmasters. A Night for the Lukens Family: A Night for the Lukens Family fundraiser will take place Jan. 20from 5to 9p.m. at Valley Forge Casino The fundraiser will aim to raise $200,000for the family in the wake of a tragic fire that took the lives of two young boys. All money raised through ticket sales, sponsorships and raffles will go directly to the family. The Montgomery County Hero Fund, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office “Wheels of Justice” team, Irish Pub Children’s Foundation and the A-Team are all organizers of the fundraiser. January’s event will include food from area restaurants, drinks and performances by Wildflower and Showtime DJ Mike Valyo. Multiple gift baskets will also be raffled off. Special guest appearances are being finalized and will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $30for police, firefighters, military and EMS and $50for the general public. A reserved table of 10is $450. Tickets can be purchased online at montgomerycountyherofund.com. Donations of items for raffle baskets are also being sought. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the law offices of Cullen & Conwell at 40 E. Main St. Palm Readings: Copperfield Inn, 594W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, offers palm readings every Wednesday from 6to 8 p.m. Have you ever wondered what your palm lines and palm shapes reveal about your hidden feelings and desires? Are you tired of saying what’s on your mind and realizing it went in one ear and out of the other? Ask for Hollie to discover your untapped potential, hidden feelings and share your experiences.

Church News

First UCC Royersford: First UCC, Royersford, 367Washington St., Royersford. Sunday School for all ages starts at 10 a.m. with the adults studying “What Is the Bible?” by Rob Bell. All are welcome.