Community Calendar
Area events
Valentine Workshop for Kids: Pennypacker Mills will present a Valentine workshop for kids Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon . Crafts will be created with a Victorian theme and will be easy for kids to complete with some help from an adult. This year, four crafts will be available: a 3-D card with a bumblebee that pops out, a heart-shaped sun catcher, a wooden frame with an poem and a flower hand craft where kids can trace an adult’s hand. The fee is $5/ child, accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be served. The workshop for Kids will take place in the Classroom Building, atop the hill from the Pennypacker mansion, located at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. To preregister, call 610-287-9349. For information, visit montcopa. org/pennypackermills or call 610-287-9349.
Beginner Genealogy Classes: Pennypacker Mills will hold genealogy workshops for beginners led by genealogist Rose Brown Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. At each workshop, participants will explore how to trace their ancestors through a variety of sources. Find out how, what and where to find valuable information about your relatives through interviews of family members; visiting libraries, archives and cemeteries; and using the internet. Handouts will be provided. This workshop has limited enrollment. Fee: $40/adult, which covers all four classes. To preregister, call 610-287-9349. Classes will be held in the Classroom Building at Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville For information or online registration form, visit montcopa.org/pennypackermills.
Phoenixville Public Library
Library Info: 183 Second Ave., phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-9333013 ext. 132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library. Happy Feet! Music Class: Second Monday of each month September through June. For ages 15 months to 5 years. Presented by Mr. Eric. An exciting, interactive class to introduce and instill a love of music. Classic tunes are featured along with newer songs and compositions. Register at phoenixvillelibrary.org or call 610-933-3013 ext. 124. Phoenix Fiction Writers: Adult writers of fiction invited to attend meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. for education, empowerment and constructive criticism of their work. Led by Eric Parmer, the sessions offer writers the opportunity to ask questions about the writing process, read their work out loud and receive and offer input on the material read. Writers wishing to have their work critiqued should submit their work to Parmer prior to each meeting. The group is free and open to the public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact 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 610-9333013 ext. 132 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 610-457-5793 or email johnargeseanu@gmail.com.
Mobile Workforce Navigator: The PA CareerLink and the United Way Financial Stability Center of Chester County want you to meet Ann Marie Barr, the Mobile Workforce Navigator, your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Barr provides oneon-one employment assistance in Phoenixville Public Library’s Harrop Room Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in appointments available. This service is free and open to the public. For more information, email abarr@ openhearthinc.org or call 610331-4101.
Basics of Social Media Applications: Learn the basics of social media applications in a series of classes to be offered at the Phoenixville Public Library on selected Saturdays in and February. Christine Tarlecki is the instructor. Class schedule is as follows: Feb. 2 (Instagram), Feb. 23 (blogging). Class time is 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $15 per class. The classes are open to the public. For class descriptions and required registration, see the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or call 610-933-3013 ext. 132.
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Drop-in anytime during the day. The library will have a variety of self-serve crafts and a table of kids’ activities. Each visiting child with access to a library card may check out one free media rental (DVD, audiobook or video game).
Phoenix Book Club: The Phoenix Book Club will meet Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Phoenixville Public Library. The group will meet to discuss “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan. A copy of the book can be reserved at the library or online at ccls.org. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-933-3013 ext. 132 or email mpinto@ccls.org.
Yoga for Success: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free program, “Yoga for Success,” Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is presented by the nonprofit Isha Foundation. How successful you are in life simply depends on how well you can use your mind and body. Through simple but powerful yoga postures and a guided meditation, this one-hour session will offer you tools for physical health and mental clarity, bringing a lasting stability and balance to your system. The session is open to everyone age 7 and older and does not require any fitness level or prior exposure to yoga. This session is designed by Sadhguru — yogi, visionary, bestselling author and foremost authority on yoga. 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.
How to Find Your Organizing Style: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “How to Find Your Organizing Style,” Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. Professional organizer Ruth Groves will be the presenter. Find out which style of organizing works for you, and learn tips and tricks for organizing your home and office, including creating an organizing plan. 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 Schuylkill River Indians: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free presentation, “The Schuylkill River Indians: First Residents of the Phoenixville Area,” Monday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This event is rescheduled from last November. Paul Kusko, of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area, will be the speaker. Who were these Indians? Where did they come from? Where did they go? Beginning with the historical society’s collection of local Lenape artifacts and utilizing historical documents and texts and Moravian Missionary diaries, this presentation will tell the story of the Lenape people in an attempt to answer these questions. 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.
Acrylic Painting Class: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a step-by-step acrylic painting class with local artist Amy Hathaway Tuesday, Feb. 12, 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 an art piece. This event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. 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 will screen “First Man” (PG-13) Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by call--
ing 610-933-3013 ext. 132.
The Zen Torpedoz and Holly Bee Concert: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free concert by local musicians The Zen Torpedoz and Holly Bee Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. The group features vocals with guitar, fiddle, bass and percussion. They will perform songs from the 1930s to today, including some originals and some blues. 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. Nutrition Links: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free series of nutrition education workshops aimed at lower-income parents, adults, and older adults. These Nutrition Links workshops will be held most Wednesdays through Feb. 20 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nutrition education adviser Cindy Seigafuse will be the presenter. In this series, attendees will learn to eat healthy on a
limited budget; plan low-cost, fast and easy meals; and keep food safe to eat. Participants will also sample new, healthy foods and receive a free cookbook, tote bag and more. Participants must attend at least five classes and complete paperwork to receive a graduation certificate and gift bag. The program is free and open to the public but is designed for parents/caregivers of children age 19 and under, adults or older adults who qualify for free or reduced school lunch, WIC, SNAP benefits, food pantry boxes/bags or Pennsylvania Farmers Market Vouchers. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please Seigafuse at 610-696-3500 or cbs20@psu. edu in advance of your participation or visit. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.
Solving the Social Security Puzzle: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free seminar on optimizing Social Security benefits, Solving the Social Security Puzzle, Thursday, Feb.
21, at 7 p.m. Ethan Quirin of The Scharf Group LLC will be the presenter. This presentation will provide basic Social Security planning information you need to consider as you think about your retirement. 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.
Workshop for First-time Home Buyers: The Phoenixville Public Library will host a free workshop for first-time home buyers Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. Donna Cable of Re/Max and Kimberly Kozelsky of First Choice Loan Services will be the presenters. This informational seminar will discuss mortgages, pre-approvals, common myths of credit, types of loan programs, buyer’s agents, agreements of sale, home inspections and the importance of communication during the home buying process. 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.
Perkiomen Valley Library
Library Info: 290 Second St., Schwenksville. Call 610-2878360 for registration and information.
Yoga: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. (no class Dec. 24 or 31). Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5 per session. Join Adjoa Amoah-Aggrey, 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.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays through April 11 at 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Enjoy stories and songs introducing early literacy skills. Registration requested.
Animals in Winter: Monday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. Children ages 3 to 6 and an adult are invited to learn more about what some local animals are up to in the winter. Presented by Linda Oltman, environmental education coordinator at the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. Registration requested.
Baby Storytime: Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 19, March 5 and 19 and April 2 and 16, at 9:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. Registration requested.
Knitters: Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your needles and yarn. Beginners welcome. Share your projects, learn a new stitch and make new friends. The knitters meet on the first Thursday of each month.
Candy Bar Bingo: Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Join for bingo and snacks. Bring a full-sized candy bar along to add to the prizes. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Collegeville Area. Registration requested.
Tail Waggin’ Tales: Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in and read to certified pet therapy dogs. No appointment needed. Come practice your read-aloud skills. All ages and reading abilities welcome.
Read, Think, Chat: Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Join a lively discussion of books. The book to be discussed is “The Burning Girl” by Claire Messud.
Cookbook Club and Monthly Potluck: Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at the library to make a recipe from the cookbook of the month and then join to eat, discuss and share in joy of cooking (and baking)! Featured cookbook: “The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow From the Inside Out” by Angela Liddon.
Writers Assemble: Thursday, Feb. 28, 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.
Church News
First UCC: First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., Royersford, will hold the following programs Sunday, Feb. 3: Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m.; worship celebrating the fourth Sunday after Epiphany featuring the Souper Bowl of Caring collection and the installation of the consistory at 11 a.m. A Church Women meeting will be held after worship.