Around Town
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Week of May 14 MOTHER’S DAY HIKE
Sun., May 14: Take a walk with mom and the rest of the family this Mother’s Day at Lorimer Park. The naturalist-led hike will be a great way to spend the day with your mother. Beginning at the ranger hut the hike will cover a few scenic miles in the park. Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring! Wear your hiking shoes. This is a free event which is appropriate for adults and children ages seven and older. It starts at 1:00 pm and preregistration is required. To pre-register, call 215-9473477 or e-mail lorimerpark@ montcopa.org Lorimer Park is located at 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Meet at the ranger hut. Visit Lorimer Park online at: www.montcopa.org/ lorimerpark.
BIRDS FOR BEGINNERS
Mon., May 15: Take a ‘first look’ at birds. Learn what makes birds different from other animals at the “Birds for Beginners” program at Norristown Farm Park on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 1:00pm. Hear a story and make a craft to go with the theme of the program. This program is suitable for children three and older with adult accompaniment. There is a $5.00 fee per child. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-270-0215 to pre-register. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA 19403. The program will meet at the pavilions. Visit Norristown Farm Park online
at: www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark.
LEAP INTO SCIENCE! AIR IS EVERYWHERE
Tues., May 16: A fun program -- at 2 p.m. at Norristown library -- designed to engage children and their families in science and literacy by integrating handson 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.
AUDUBON BIRD TOWN WALK
Tues., May 16: Explore Lorimer Park and the Bethayres Swamp, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area) during an Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8:00 am to look for resident species. All are welcome, including new birders and experienced birders alike. Leaders will be from the Wyncote Audubon Society. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.This free program
is suitable for adults and children 12 and older. Preregistration is requested. Please email lorimerpark@ montcopa.org or call 215947-3477 to pre-register. Lorimer Park is located at 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Meet at the Welsh Road/Pennypack Trail parking area.
UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB
Wed., May 17: The Upper Merion Camera Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 pm at the Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Members are invited to submit images which will be critiqued by fellow members. This is a great way to get positive feedback and improve your photography. Visitors are welcome. Information at 215-234-9103 and http:// www.uppermerioncamera. org.
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.
FAIR DAY & PIE CONTEST
Sat., May 20: The Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd at intersection with Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, will hold its annual Fair Day & Pie Contest and Festival from 9 a.m, to 3 p.m. This annual
fundraising event benefits the Keystone Opportunity Center. Featured are local artisans, crafters, a flea market, food, a large plant sale and children’s events. The pie festival includes a pie contest and sales of a huge variety of homemade pies. For additional information visit our website at www.churchoftheholyspirit. us/event/9th-cohs-fairday-pie-festival,
Week of May 21
Sun., May 21: The 4th Annual Jake’s Run2Remember will be held at Norristown Area High School for runners of all ages. Registration will take place by the gymnasium of high school. The course will begin near the tennis courts on Eagle Drive, travel up towards Whitehall Road, through the Norristown Farm Park, back across Whitehall Road, down Eagle Drive and finish near the football field in the athletic parking lot. All proceeds benefit the Jason S. Moletzsky Memorial Fund and the coast Guard Foundation Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund. Jake Moletzsky, a Norristown native, was one of seven Guardians and two Marines who were lost at sea when his Coast Guard C-130 airplane suffered a mid-air collision with a Marine Corps AH-1W helicopter in 2009.