Community calendar

Event submissions: To be included in our Community Calendar, send information to Editor Tony Phyrillas at tphyrillas@pottsmerc.com at least one week prior to desired Sunday publication date. The earlier you send items, the more times information will be included in the newspaper. Note “Phoenix, Reporter & Item Calendar” in the subject line.

Phoenixville Public Library

Library Info: 183 Second Ave., phoenixvillelibrary.org, 610-933-3013 ext. 132. Reservations for events/programs can be made online or by calling the library. “Summer Solutions Essential Oils 101” Workshop on Thursday, July 25, at 7:00 p.m. Megan Koppel, a natural health educator with Healthy Oils for Life, will be the instructor. Learn oilers’ favorite tips, tricks, and recipes for supporting strong respiratory and immune systems, creating natural insect and tick repellents, soothing summer skin, and first aid. Make custom essential oil blends to bring home and start using right away. Materials fee: $5.00, payable at the door. This event is open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. Books on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet next on Tuesday, July 30, 7:00 PM at Iron Hill Brewery, 130 E. Bridge Street, Phoenixville. The group will discuss Chloe Benjamin’s bestselling novel, The Immortalists. In 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, word spreads of the arrival of a mystical woman who claims

to be able to tell anyone the day they will die. The Gold children— four adolescents on the cusp of self-awareness — sneak out to hear their fortunes. As their prophesies inform their next five decades, the Immortalists probe the line between destiny and choice, reality and illusion, this world and the next. A copy of the book may be reserved at the Library or online at www.ccls.org. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Christine Shaffer at shaffer.m.christine@gmail.com. Cosmic Collisions, Cratering, &Meteorites, Tuesday, July 16, 7:00-7:45 PM. All Ages & Families welcome. In celebration of our A Universe of Stories! Summer Reading theme, this event features a DVD showing about cosmic collisions followed by a demonstration of lunar and earth cratering and a meteorite show & tell. Presented by Al Lamberti of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA).

Garrison Carida Event, Saturday, July 20, 1:00-3:00 PM. All Ages & Families welcome. “Bad Guys Doing Good” from a galaxy far, far Away... The 501st Legion is a charitable world-wide costuming organization, comprised of and operated by, Star Wars fans dedicated to the “Dark Side”. These iconic characters from the Star Wars universe are stepping off the screen and invading our library. You are invited to:

*Meet & Greet *Pose for A Photo *Participate in a Q&A Session *Make a Craft, and More! Wear a costume if you wish. More information about Garrison Carida, visit: http://501stgarrisoncarida.org/

“A Songwriter’s Journey through American Music” Acclaimed folk artist Angela Easterling, with guitarist Brandon Turner, will perform a free concert titled “A Songwriter’s Journey through American Music” at Phoenixville Public Library on Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 PM. The singer/ guitarist will perform her own original songs interspersed with selections of classic folk, roots, country and rock tunes. As part of her performance, she discusses the craft of songwriting and tells the stories behind her songs and how they came to be, weaving in some of the history of roots music and the artists who have influenced her writing. The program is appropriate for all ages. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 ext. 132.

Summer at Phoenixville Public Library A Universe of Stories! is our theme. Summer Reading Club runs through Aug. 10. Three levels of reading from Birth through High School. Come join to find books to read for fun and also to get your summer reading started. Earn incentives and chances toward prizes through your reading. We have activities & events all summer. Check our June and July/August Calendars at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org. Phoenixville Tech Group: Need assistance with a tech question, or just want to learn more about current computer technology? The Phoenixville Tech Group offers weekly meetings and clinics at Phoenixville Public Library Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Phoenixville Tech Group brings technology users together to share knowledge and experience. Group facilitator Glenn Musser is particularly interested in helping those who have limited or no experience with computers. Topics that can be addressed include: digital cameras, cellphones, tablets, cable TV and FiOS, GPS, computer and printer recommendations, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, software installation, computer security, speeding up a sluggish computer and more. A schedule of weekly meeting topics is available at phoenixvilletg.com. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, email Glenn at Glenn@SeniorTechGroup.com. 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.

Perkiomen Valley Library

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

Celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Historic Moon Landing webcast at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville. Join us for this live webcast event Monday, July 15 at 4:00 pm. What was the sequence of this incredible mission? Where on the Moon did they land? And how did they return safely to Earth? Join us for a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston. The 1– hour webcast will be presented by Dr. Carter Emmart, Director of Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History. Call 610-287-8360. The library is located at 290 Second Street, Schwenksville, PA.

A Gift from the Moon puppet show, Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm. All ages! Digger and David present “A Gift from the Moon.” A story of friendship and forgiveness all wrapped inside the bigger story of the Moon and Space itself. A perfect way to explore A Universe of Stories. How big is the Moon? How far away is the Moon? How old is the Moon… and what does it want for its birthday?

Read, Think, Chat at Perkiomen Valley Library on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm. Join a lively discussion of books. The book to be discussed in July is The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. Call 610-287-8360.

Life in Space at Perkiomen Valley Library on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 pm. Ages 5 and up. It’s time for liftoff! Embark on a trip to space and explore the scientific and engineering challenges of getting to space, living and working in orbit, and safely returning to Earth. Explore the science concepts of gravity, orbit, action-reaction, and air pressure. Presented by The Franklin Institute..