Community Calendar

Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183 Second Ave., www.phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013 ext. 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 6:30 to 9 p.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 5 to 7:30 p.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 610933-3013 x132 or email mpinto@ ccls.org.

ESL Conversation Group: An ESL Conversation Group meets each Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Phoenixville Public Library. This free group is open to ESL students and anyone in the community looking to improve or practice their English. John Argeseanu is the group facilitator. For more information, call 610457-5793 or email johnargeseanu@gmail.com.

Mobile Workforce 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 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.

Go – the Surrounding Game: July 24 and Aug. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For all ages and families. Drop in; no registration. Photography Class: Awardwinning professional photographer Laura Keen will teach an intermediate-level photography class Thursday, July 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In this class, participants will find everything you need to improve your photography and start taking more professional looking photographs. Keen will help participants overcome some of their photography fears, teach them how to use shadows and chase light to maximize imagery and guide them through framing and building composition. Cost is $20, 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.

Jason Newman Trio Concert: Phoenixville’s own Jason Newman will return to Phoenixville Public Library with his trio for a free concert Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. The Jason Newman Trio (Jason Newman, piano; Jason Fraticelli, bass; Chris Lôser, drums) will perform a set of new original compositions by Newman along with 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 Your Own Acrylic Painting: Phoenixville Public Library will host another fun step-bystep painting class with local artist Amy Hathaway Thursday, July 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost of the class is $15, which includes a 16-by-20-inch canvas and all the supplies for creating a beautiful art piece. This event is open to the public. Light refreshments served. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenix ville library. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Parkinson’s Disease 101: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “Parkinson’s Disease 101,” Monday, July 30, at 7 p.m. Wendy R. Lewis, executive director of the Parkinson Council, will be the speaker. More than 1.5 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease with 50,000 new cases diagnosed every year. While most people develop symptoms in their late 50s or early 60s, approximately 20 percent of all patients are diagnosed at a younger age. And as the “Baby Boomer” generation ages, more working professionals (friends, colleagues, and family members) will be living with the disease. Learn more about Parkinson’s disease, from diagnosis to its impact on families and communities, and how people with Parkinson’s are battling back. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenix ville library. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Books on Tap: Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet next Tuesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at Conshohocken Brewing Company’s Rec Room, 230 Bridge St., Phoenixville. The group will discuss “The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemisin. A copy of the book may be reserved at the library or online 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.

Libraries Rock!: Summer Reading Clubs continue through Aug. 11 with three levels from birth through high school ages. Read for enjoyment, complete summer reading assignments and earn incentives and chances toward prizes. Visit the library to enroll.

Adult Summer Reading Program: The 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program at Phoenixville Public Library will run through Aug. 11. You must be at least 18 years old to qualify. Read any book or listen to any audiobook from any Chester County library or the OverDrive eMedia Catalog. Check in your book or audiobook at the Circulation Desk in the Adult Library or bring your list of eMedia loans to the Circulation Desk. Request a book review card for each title you check in or that are listed in your eMedia loans. Each book review card doubles as an entry form for a weekly raffle drawing for a gift card to a local restaurant or merchant. The more books you read and check in, the more chances you’ll have in each drawing. Each program participant who has submitted at least one book review during the course of the Summer Reading Program will be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card at the end of the program. For more information, call 610-933-3013 ext. 132 or email mpinto@ccls.org.

Life and Legacy Planning:

Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation “Life and Legacy Planning: How to Back Up Your Life and Why You Need To!” Thursday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. Gary S. Morgan of the Golden Years Advisory Network will be the speaker. Morgan will review the important life planning issues and discuss how you can take control of the information to protect yourself and your loved ones. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenix ville library. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Chesco Pops Concert at Phoenixville Middle School:

The Chesco Pops Orchestra will perform in concert at Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1392 Gay St., Phoenixville, Sunday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. The orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Joseph Gehring, will present “Classics at the Pops.” The concert will feature Phoenixville’s Joe Kenney, pianist and recording artist. The concert will feature classical music with a twist, as well as Pops classics. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the library. General admission tickets are $20, $15 for seniors (60+) and free for children and students. Tickets may be purchased online at chescopops.org or at the door. For more information, call 610594-9178.

Paul T. Wentworth Trio in Concert: Phoenixville Public Library will present The Paul T. Wentworth Trio in concert Monday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. The trio features guitar, fiddle, bass and vocals. The local musicians will perform music of the ’30s and ’40s, some originals and some blues. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenix ville library. org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Movie Night @ the Library: The library will screen “Chappaquiddick” (PG-13, 146 minutes) Thursday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. No reservations required.

Thrilling Thursdays: Offered by the children’s library at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. Performances are at 10:30 a.m. July 19: ScienceTellers: Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano; July 26: Puppets Pizzazz: Fantastic Fantasy; Aug. 2: Rockin’ Reptiles; Aug. 9: The Hilarious Magic of Sam Sandler.

Perkiomen Valley Library

Library Info: 290 Second St., Schwenksville. Call 610-2878360 for registration and information.

Yoga: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5 per session. Join Adjoa AmoahAggrey, RYT/Carmen Molina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. Email questions to yoga.vaayu@ gmail.com.

BYOT – Minecraft: Tuesday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Bring Your Own Tablet (or laptop). Also bring your Minecraft account information, your library card and PIN (needed to access wifi). Play Minecraft, have snacks, do activities and show off your Minecraft creations. No advanced registration required.

Read, Think, Chat: Tuesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. Join a lively discussion of books. The book to be discussed in July is “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova.

Vocal Workshop and Drum Circle: Thursday, July 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. For ages 6 to 12. A two-hour workshop of music presented by the Community Music School of Trappe. In the first hour, learn about Drum Circles using hand held percussion instruments and more. In the second hour, learn to vocalize using your own “instrument” with simple warm-ups and breathing exercises. Registration required. Space is limited.

Dr Bubbles!: Tuesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Dr Bubbles will share a story about a boy who was fascinated with bubbles. No advanced registration required.

Writers Assemble: Thursday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m. Join a monthly writing club. Meet other people who love to write. Come to write or to get or give feedback.

Harry Potter Party: Tuesday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. For all ages. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. Harry Potter activities, games and more. Costumes are welcome. Optional: bring a new unwrapped gift. Gifts will be donated to the Daily Bread Food Pantry. No advanced registration required.

Baby Story Time: Tuesdays through Aug. 7 at 9:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 24 months with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. Registration requested.

Stories in the Parks: Through Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. Perkiomen Valley Library holds a story program at a different park each week. See the list of parks at pvlibrary.net or call the library at 610-287-8360. No advanced registration needed.

Make N’ Take Craft Days: Thursdays through Aug. 9. Kids drop-in between 2 and 4 p.m. and create a unique craft with your adult.

Build and Play Days: Fridays through Aug. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your friends and play games and build with Lego bricks, Magna Tiles, Keva Planks and more at the library.

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Summer Reading Program: Through Saturday, Aug. 11. Participants pre-K-grade 12 earn tickets for raffle prizes (weekly and grand), DVD rental, book purchases. Pick up your reading log at the library or download it from the library’s webpage. For adults, 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.

Monday Movies: Monday through Aug. 13 at 2 pm. Enjoy a free movie and popcorn. Optional: bring your own comfortable chair to lounge in. For a full list of movies, go to pvlibrary.net.

Stories and Songs with Mrs. Carles: Wednesdays through Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. For ages 3 to 7. Join Mrs. Carles each week as we explore music through stories, songs and crafts. Live guitar music and hands-on fun. Registration required.

Area events

Family Movie Night: East Pikeland Township will host its annual Family Movie Night Saturday, July 14, at Kimberton Park, 2202 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville. Local favorite Grandpop Bubbles will be bubbling before the movie, beginning around 5 p.m. The movie, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” will begin at dusk. The concession stand will sell popcorn, beverages and pre-packaged snacks. Go to eastpikeland.org for more information. BLOBFEST: The Colonial Theatre’s 19th annual BLOBFEST will take place Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 15, at the theater in Phoenixville. This year is a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the sci-fi film’s release. The kitschy, family friendly event salutes the 1958 classic movie “The Blob” that was filmed in and around Phoenixville and marked Steve McQueen’s first starring role. The event will begin Friday, July 13, with a Stage Show and “Run Out” reenactment at the theater hosted by BLOBFEST’s own Dr. Frank N. Stone and Dr. Ima Hack. Horror host Mr. Lobo will emcee and will be joined by Dash Daring, Ghoul A Go-Go, The Patient Creatures and The Feet First Dancers. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday evening culminates with the crowd favorite, the re-enactment of the “Run Out” scene from the movie, at approximately 9 p.m. Tickets for this event are sold out, but fans can still gather outside the theatre to watch the Run Out. BLOBFEST will continue Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m. with the Streetfair featuring live music by rockabilly band Dibbs Preston and the Detonators. At noon, the Fire Extinguisher Parade will take place as a tribute to the piece of firefighting equipment that saved the world from the Blob. All are invited to join in the parade. A Costume Contest for cash prizes will take place at 1 p.m. on the Streetfair stage, with contestant registration beginning at noon. Registration is $5 per person or costume group entry. At 2:30 p.m., MST3K’s Matt McGinnis will hold a question-and-answer session on the Streetfair stage. The Patient Creatures will present a free storytelling program at 2 and 3 p.m. at Steel City Coffee House. Several vehicles from the film, “Tony’s car” and the firetruck, will be on the street during the Streetfair. Food and merchandise vendors will round out the event, which will end at 5 p.m. Multiple showings of “The Blob,” plus two classic sci-fi movies, will take place in the 1903 theater on Saturday. Throughout the day, special guests will be present in the Garden Suite of the Colonial’s new wing. While admission to the Streetfair is free, wristbands must be purchased for access to the special guests in the Colonial Theatre spaces. The wristband purchase also includes a seat for either the noon or 4 p.m. double feature of “The Blob” and “Creature from the Black Lagoon” in 3D, as well as screenings of “Blob” director Shorty Yeaworth’s films “Dinosaurus!” and “4D Man” running throughout the day Saturday. The Berry Theatre will feature a 12:30 p.m. screening of the 2017 documentary “Steve McQueen: American Icon.” McQueen’s wife, Barbara Minty McQueen, and McQueen biographer, Marshall Terrill, will introduce the film and be on hand following the movie for a question-and-answer session. At 4:30 p.m., horror host Mr. Lobo will present a Spook Show, which will include a screening of “Daughter of Horror,” the film within a film in “The Blob.” Seating for these presentations is limited. Admission is included with the purchase of a wristband on a first-come, first-served basis. The Saturday Late Show double feature includes “The Blob” followed by “I Married a Monster From Outer Space.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. A separate ticket must be purchased for the evening’s films. BLOBFEST 19 concludes Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. with a screening of “The Blob” and “Demon with the Atomic Brain.” Special guests Ricou Browning, Barbara Minty McQueen and Christopher Mihm will greet fans and take part in question-and-answer sessions before and after the films. Ticket prices for the Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening double features are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for members and children 12 and under. All available BLOBFEST tickets can be purchased at thecolonialtheatre.com. For additional information, call 610917-1228.

Combatting the Spotted Lanternfly: Come to Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Saturday, July 21, at 2 p.m. to learn more about an alarming invasive insect. The Spotted Lanternfly is a significant threat to Pennsylvania’s trees. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Penn State Agricultural Extension need your help to combat this invasive insect — already found in Montgomery County. Sally Sue Richmond, master gardener and senior lecturer in information science at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern volunteers with an outreach mission from the Penn State Cooperative Extension to arm citizens with knowledge regarding this threat and share how they can help. She will present her program at the park once in the summer and once in the fall as each season takes a different approach to eradication of the pest. All ages are welcome, but this program is better suited for high school and older. There is a suggested donation of $ per person. Pre-registration is preferred. To reserve a space, call 610-666-5371. Participants should meet at the Main Pavilion. Event will be canceled if the weather is severe. Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is located on New Mill Road in Oaks. For further information about this program, call 610-666-5371. Farm, Home and Youth Fair: The Farm, Home and Youth Fair will take place Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville. Everyone can participate in this fun-filled, old-school fair. This traditional 4-H Fair will also feature open class exhibits that anyone from the community can enter. Included are flower, vegetable, cooking and baking, photography and craft exhibits that are judged and awarded

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that are judged and awarded first-, second- and third-place ribbons. Online registration open; entries are due to be dropped off at the 4-H Center July 31, Aug. 6 and Aug. 8 for perishable items. The Fair celebrates 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 and show them and answer questions. Other 4-H clubs will also 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. There will be demonstrations, contests, games, music, an Open Pet Show and food. Activities will include Make-It and Take-It, Fun with Food, Adventures with Herpetology, Rabbit Hopping, Goat Yoga and a Kiddie Tractor Pull. Kendal Conrad, Sound Sensations DJs and the Daisy Jug Band will provide musical entertainment. The horse clubs will offer pony rides and a horse show Aug. 10. Farm volunteers will run hayrides all three days. The Market Animal Sale will be held Aug. 11. For more information, visit montcopa4hcenter.org.

Community Festival: The 10th annual St. Teresa of Calcutta Community Festival will take place Wednesday, Aug. 22, to Saturday, Aug. 2,5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the parish campus on Swamp Pike and Neiffer Road in Limerick Township. The festival will feature amusement rides by Tons of Fun, bungee jump and rock wall by Bruster’s of Limerick, live music, children’s games, adult games of chance, bingo, cash raffle with $5,000 grand prize, a beer and wine garden and a sponsor expo. Live entertainment and special events each night will include: Wednesday, Aug. 22: Ride Wristband Night (pay-one-price rides), free Beer Garden Trivia, DJ Rich Sheldon; Thursday, Aug. 23: His & Hers Bingo, live music with Anakai Ney, DJ Rich Sheldon; Friday, Aug. 24: Corn Hole Tournament (adults and kids), live country duo Sparkle & Rust, DJ Rich Sheldon; Saturday, Aug. 25: Gift Card Bingo, live music with John Anthony Seitz with Mr. Mike on the Box and Clay McElwee. Admission for His & Hers Bingo and Gift Card Bingo is $20/person for 15 games, plus one bonus game for advance ticket holders. Both are indoor events, rain or shine. Doors open for these bingo events at 6 p.m.; bingo begins at 7 p.m. Visit stfestival.org for complete festival details, bingo tickets and corn hole registration.

Church News

First UCC Royersford: First UCC, Royersford, 367 Washington St., Royersford, will celebrate the eighth Sunday after Pentecost at 10 a.m. July 15. Kathy Bieski will be playing the piano. Personal care items are being collected for Project Outreach.

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