Week of April 30

Sun., April 23: The Franklinville Schwarzwald Männerchor and Damenchor Wald-Echo (German men’s and women’s chorus) will hold a concert featuring Choral music, Viennese, folk, popular & classical music at VE Club, 130 Davisville Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 fro 4 to 7 p.m. The Damenchor Wald-Echo and guest instrumentalists will join the Männerchor in a program including an extended potpourri from Carl Zeller’s operetta Der Vogelhändler. Jacqueline Smith leads this concert of Viennese, folk, popular, and classical music. After the concert, there will be dancing to the accordion music of Don Bitterlich. Food and Drink, including a full bar, are available for purchase. Not to miss! $12 Donation; For questions, please call Mark Fairchild at 610-659-8721.

BI-MONTHLY BINGO NIGHT

Friday, April 28: Cash prizes & refreshments. Doors open at 6 p.m., at which time the food is available before the start of play at 7 p.m. Where: Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Call for information 610631-1594. Plenty of parking with lights and pleasant accommodation. Come early, space is filling up with over 85 attending each bingo.

STONY CREEK ANGLERS TROUT DERBY

Saturday, April 29-Sunday, April 30: On the Norristown Farm Park and Norristown State Hospital Grounds. Enter Gate 5 (Stanbridge Street). Rain or shine. No camping. Adult two day passes: Donation $30 (Saturday only). Adults (age 16 & over): Donation $20.00 (Daily). Teens (Age 13 to 15): Donation $10.00 (Daily). Children (12 & under): Donation $5 (Daily). All proceeds will be applied to the operation of the trout nursery and programs for children. Breakfast/ lunch & drinks available. Bucket raffle tickets, bait & lures for sale. Fishing rods available for children. A special pond designated for children 6 &under. Sections of the creek will be marked for teens 15 & under& challenged individuals. Prizes awarded for tagged “breeder” trout. Call Charles Wood @ 267-4382572 or Marty Woodman @ 484-366- 4120 for directions and information or visit our website www. stonycreekanglers.org.

SHRED EVENT

Sat. April 29: To help fight the recent increase in identity theft cases Limerick Garden of Memories, in partnership with Shred Nations, will host a shred day event for community residents to shred their confidential documents securely. This event will also serve as a Food Drive with proceeds going to the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, a not for profit food pantry which benefits less fortunate families serving the greater Pottstown and surrounding areas. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9 am to 12 pm. Limerick Garden of Memories, in partnership with Shred Nations, will be hosting the shred day for community residents to shred their confidential documents securely. Residents can bring their documents to the cemetery park located at 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, Pa. 19468 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will occur regardless of weather and will take place Rain or Shine. Community residents and businesses are encouraged to bring their unwanted confidential documents – including banking statements, old tax return files, medical records, credit card receipts, etc. – to be shredded on site. Machine paper, letterhead, white tablet paper, computer printout paper, laser print paper, and other miscellaneous papers and staples are accepted (Note: VHS tapes, CDs and binders will not be accepted for shredding).

SPAGHETTI SUPPER

Saturday, April 29: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Black Rock and Egypt Roads, Oaks, from 4-7 PM. Adults $10. Children (6-12) $6. Age 5 and under free. We are handicapped accessible. Take-outs available.

SOUP SALE

Sat., April 29: From 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Norriton Presbyterian Church, corner of Germantown Pike and Trooper Rd (608 N. Trooper Rd.) Fairview Village. Variety of homemade soups with quarts only $7. For more information call 610 539-5599.

ALL-CLASS REUNION

Sat., April 29: Bridgeport All Class Reunion will be at Peppers Restaurant, 239 Town Center Road, King of Prussia, from 12-4 PM. Also, celebrating the 100th birthday of a graduate from the Class of 1934.

‘SPRING IS HERE’ BINGO

Sunday, April 30: 2 p.m. Doors open 1 p.m. Mount Carmel Club Social Club “Crystal Room,” 1210 E Ridge Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Admission: $20. Includes 10 games, dessert & coffee. cash prizes. . . door prizes, basket raffle & 50/50. Hot dogs/snack bags, tomato pie & soda, $1 each. Questions call Gina @ 610324-5188. All are welcome! Mon., May 1: Celebrate the first day of May in the traditional way with a dance around the maypole at 1 p.m. Explore flowers, birds, baby animals and other spring things with the park naturalist. Participants will also make a seasonal craft. This event is appropriate for children ages three and older accompanied by an adult and costs $5.00 per child. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot call 610-270-0215. Participants and staff will meet at the pavilions. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA 19403. Visit Norristown Farm Park online at: www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark. Tuesday, May 2: The Audubon Women’s Club will meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Shannondell in the Ashcroft Bldg. The program for the evening will be a presentation by Master Gardner Karrie Hontz. New members are welcome. For information please contact Maria Shackelford at 610-539-5960.

SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER REGISTRATION

Thurs., May 4: Registration for Science in the Summer begins! Children entering grades 2 through 6 can sign up for this free, fun science enrichment program provided by The Franklin Institute. This year we explore the Science of Sports. Behind every professional basketball player, gymnast, swimmer, and sprinter is a team of scientists who help athletes excel in their sport, from trainers, nutritionists and physical therapists to statisticians and equipment engineers. Students will learn about these scientists and tackle basic scientific concepts through fun, hands-on activities like experimenting with healthy sports drink recipes and creating their own bouncy balls to test bounce height against other sports balls. Two-day session dates are July 5 and 6, or July 31 and August 1. Sign up is online and requires an email address. Please visit http:// www.scienceinthesummer. com/ to sign up.

COMEDY NIGHT

Sat., May 6: Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA 19401, will present its 4th annual Comedy Night. Doors open at 6:30, food will be served from 7 p.m. to 8:15 and the show will begin at 8:30. Featured this year are comedians Jimmy Carroll, Buddy Harris and Tyler Rotherock. Advances tickets are $25, and tickets at the door will be $30. This is a non-smoking event. Please call the club at 610-2729043 for tickets.

HERB SALE

Sat., May 6: The Indian Valley Jr. Women’s club will be holding their annual Herb sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Indian Valley Public Library. Proceeds will benefit the Library. Preorders may be made at the reference desk of the library and picked up May 6. Go to www.ivjwc.org to see a list of items available and pricing. Or email mstumpo2921@comcast.net, or beverlywishart@gmail.com with questions. Sat., May 6: To raise awareness for identity theft, Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, will be hosting a community shred day on from 9 am – 12 pm. Community members are encouraged to bring confidential documents to be securely shredded. Up to five boxes of paper to be shredded. VHS tapes, CDs and binder cannot be shredded. The event is free by donations of non-perishable food times are encouraged. The proceeds will go toward the Daily Bread Community food pantry, a non-profit food pantry benefitting less fortunate families in King of Prussia, Collegeville and other neighboring communities.

CLEAN-UP DAY Sat., May 7: The municipality is hosting a clean-up day in conjunction with the Norristown Police Department and Norristown Fire Department from 9a.m.-1 p.m., as part of the region’s Schuylkill Scrub. Meeting point will be Riverfront Park. If you would like to donate your time, please email New Horizons Coordinator Kristi Barletta kbarletta@ norristown.org or call 610270-0470 with your contact information.

CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DJ “BILLY FROM PHILLY”

Sun., May 7: Friends of DJ “Billy From Phily” invite you to come out to Celebrate The Life of DJ “Billy From Philly” who is know to many dancers in our area. Billy has been the DJ at many local line-dance parties in the Norristown area. He spent more than nine years entertaining the crowds at the Norristown MaennerChor Club. Come share your memories of BIlly and dance to the music he loved while helping to ease the financial burden for his family. The event will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA 19401. If you would like to donate a door prize, or make a dessert for this fundraiser please contact: Jim Sacony - jamessacony@comcast. net, Garry Orr - gdorr0702@ comcast.net or Jimmy Kelly - jhk71@hotmail.com. Tickets will NOT be sold prior to this event and tables will NOT be reserved. All proceeds will be donated to his family to cover the remaining funeral expenses. The Maenner-Chor Club will be smoke-free for this event. Mon., May 8: Worcester Historical Society would like to invite you to attend our Spring Open House for a free presentation of Central Montgomery Quilts 1840 1940 on at 7:30 at Farmers’ Union Hall at the corner of Route 73 and 363 (Skippack Pike and Valley Forge roads) Center Point in Worcester PA. Donations are appreciated! More information at www.worcesterhistorical. org

SPRING OPEN HOUSE

Tues., May 9: The Norristown Garden Club is having a Spring Flower Show at the Central Montco Technical High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show’s name is “Technically Speaking” and the theme highlights the curriculum of the High School. The school’s Landscape Design class will be entering a design in the show. Another special feature will be an exhibit of Ikebana designs presented by the Sogetsu Bux-Mont Study Group. There will be unique design entries by Norristown Garden Club members and horticulture entries from members and other schools. The show is free and open to the public. For more information see our web site: www.norristowngardenclub.org or call 610 630-6821

SWEDESFORD GARDEN CLUB

Tues., May 9: The Swedesford Garden club meets on May 8th at 6:45 PM at the North Wales Area Library, North Wales, PA. Members will participate in a workshop. Guests are welcome, no charge. Refreshments served.

LEGO PLUS

Sat., May 13: LEGO PLUS – 10:30 am – Imagine, create, and build using a variety of building sets, including LEGO, K’Nex, Straws and Connectors, and more! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

LEAP INTO SCIENCE! AIR IS EVERYWHERE

Tues., May 16: A fun program -- at 2 p.m. -designed to engage children and their families in science and literacy by integrating hands-on science activities with children’s literature. Parents are encouraged to share the excitement of discovery with your child! We will be exploring the properties of air. The LEAP into Science program began in 2007 as a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the Free Library of Philadelphia. For kids in grades K-6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in. Norristown area schools day off activity.

ROLL OVER AND READ

Sat., May 20: Roll Over and Read! – 11 am-1 pm – Elementary age kids can read to specially trained dogs. For kids in grades K-6. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in.

ONGOING SUMMER ART CAMP

Beginning June 19: Greater Norristown Art League’s Summer Art Camp will run eight week-long sessions through August for children ages 6-14. June sessions run from June 19 through June 23, and June 26 through June 30. Each session will go from 10 am to 2 pm, Mon – Fri. There is one Adult Summer Art Camp session from August 7 through August 11, from noon to 4 pm. The cost is $150 for a week-long session. For more information, visit www.gnal.org. To register, email joann@gnal.org.

KID’S MOVIE CLUB

Third Saturdays of the month: The Centre Theater will launch the new Kid’s Movie Club on the first floor in a newly renovated space that holds 40 movie-goers. On the third Saturday of every month beginning at 10:30 a.m. children of all ages are invited to the theater to see a special selection free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Centre Theater is located at 208 DeKalb St. in Norristown. There is free parking on the street and a parking garage less than a hundred yards away from the theater. Movies are free and you can bring your own snacks. Water and juice will be available for purchase. For more information and to reserve your seats please send an email to centretheater@ gmail.com.

NEW BEGINNINGS

First Wednesday of each month : NEW BEGINNINGS is an organization formed to afford anyone,who is widowed, the opportunity to associate with people from similar circumstances, in a supportive environment through activities, events and friendship. Meetings are usually held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Helena’s Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell on the first Wednesday of each month,except March, June, July and August. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Fiorani

at 610-650-9133.

LITERACY COUNCIL

TUTORING: Are you an adult needing help with reading, writing, math, GED preparation or English language skills? The Literacy Council of Norristown offers instruction at little or no cost. For details, call 610-2928515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401. Contact: 610-2785100.

Great Book Discussion Group: Second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. These books have proven time and time again to deliver the quality reading and discussion. Call to register. Senior Film Festival: Second Wed. of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us to watch movie and popcorn. New theme is featured each month.

Adult Scrabble Club: Wed. from 5 to 6 p.m. The club meets in the community room. New players are welcome. This program is free. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. No registration is required.

KidsMake: Every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. Create, explore, build, discover! Fun activities including crafts, building, robots, experiments, cooking, technology, and more! An entertaining way to introduce kids to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Class size is limited to 15. For kids in grades 1-3. Drop in.

Pre-K Adventures: Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. through April 18. Join us for Spring Fun in April! Bouncing Bugs and Butterflies, Eggs-Citing Decorating, and activities with this year’s Pennsylvania One Book, Daniel Finds a Poem. For children ages 3-1/2 to 5. Drop in. No program on April 11.

KidsMake RoboCode: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Hands-on learning using robots Dash and Dot. Kids will learn to code through fun projects and puzzles. Class size is limited to 15. For kids in grades 3-6. Drop in.

Homework Helpers: Every Tuesday and Wed. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through June 8. Bilingual volunteers are available to help students with homework. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

Baby Lap Rap: Every Wed. from 10:30 to 11 a.m. through May 17. Simple stories, new and traditional songs, shaker eggs and rhythm sticks for your baby and you! Flannelboard rhymes and props will help your child learn and play with Mother Goose. For ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in.

Toddler Tickle Tales: Every Thurs. from 10:30 to 11 a.m. through May 18. Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for young preschoolers. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Drop in.

Twilight Tales: Every Thurs. from 7 to 7:30 p.m. through May 18. Family storytime! Our activities will be a mixture of fun and learning with stories, songs and an occasional craft and parachute play. For ages 0-7 with a caregiver. Drop in.

Free Beginners’ Yoga Sessions: Every Fri. from 10:30 to noon: Instructors Sarah O’Brien and Roger Shaughnessy will teach the basic poses and alignments of Hatha Yoga. No experience is needed; mats available. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. The class will conclude with a one-half hour meditation session. Preregistration is required. Please drop by the Front Desk, or call (610) 2785100, ext. 0 to register.

Roll Over and Read!: Every Sat. from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.: Specially trained therapy dogs come to the library to hear stories read to them by kids! Bring your own book or read one of ours. Studies show that children who read aloud to animals are more relaxed and less anxious, while improving their reading skills. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

Sat. Book Club: Third Sat. of the month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Enjoy the company of other readers as we discuss a new book each month. December’s Book Club selection is “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. New members are welcome! Dr. Harold W. Halbert will lead the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The Book Club usually meets the 3rd Sat. of each month.

CONSHOHOCKEN FREE LIBRARY

A Branch of Montgomery County-Norristown Library 301 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-825-1656.

Babies @ Library: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Interactive storytime-1 / 2 hour. Playtime / chat time 1 / 2 hour. Please call the library to register-610-825-1656.

Preschool Parachute / Story: Thurs. at 10:15, 6 week sessions. Alternate between parachute and story time during the one-hour program. Please call the library to register-610-825-1656. LEGO Club: Tuesdays after school 3:45-4:30 p.m. Ages 5-10 Collaborate and Create!

THRIFT SHOP

Wednesdays and Saturdays: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop, 211 S. Main Street, North Wales. Our new Spring and Summer line is here!! Clothing for women and children, jewelry, gifts, housewares, art, attic treasures, books, music and linens. Browse our exciting vintage items. Open Wednesdays from 9:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local charities benefit from your purchase. Call 215-6994604.

NARANON FAMILY GROUP

Sundays at 7 p.m.: NarAnon Family Groups are primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind. When you come into the family group, you are no longer alone, but among true friends who understand your problem as few others could. We respect your anonymity as we know you will respect ours. We hope to give you the assurance that no situation is too difficult. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. at Eagleville Hospital, 100 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, Pa. The conference Center entrance is to the first entrance coming from Ridge Pike. Drive straight to the back and park in the lot. At the top of the circle, are the double doors to the entrance. Walk down the hall to room 215 on the left.

NAACP MONTHLY MEETING

Fourth Tuesdays: Norristown NAACP monthly general membership meeting at Mount Zion AME Church, 1312 Willow St., Norristown. Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

ASCENSION THRIFT SHOP

Wed. and Sat.: 1700 W. Main St., West Norriton. Thrift shop open every Wed. and Sat. from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Clothing for the entire family, slightly used to unused, shoes, winter coats, gloves, hats. Household items — lamps, dishes, kids toys, unused puzzles, tools, model airplanes, model antique cars, baskets, seasonal items. Clean hb books, pb books, china, glass, small appliances. Much to see. New items arriving daily. Clean, slightly used, undamaged items and donations accepted during shop hours.

THRIFT SHOP

Wed. and Sat.: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop, 211 S. Main Street, North Wales. Our new Spring and Summer line is here!! Clothing for women and children, jewelry, gifts, housewares, art, attic treasures, books, music and linens. Browse our exciting vintage items. Open Wednesdays from 9:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local charities benefit from your purchase. Call 215-6994604.

SECOND TIME AROUND SHOP

Wed.: The Second Time Around Shop, of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 535 Haws Ave., Norristown. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wed.. Come and see our wonderful selection of new and gently used clothing for the entire family, as well as sheets, blankets, hats, coats, shoes, and purses. The shop also has housewares, books, collectables, jewelry, puzzles, toys and small electronic items for sale and all at prices that cannot be beat. We accept donations from the community of gently used and new items. Phone 610-279-3990 Email: allsaints535@yahoo.com.