AROUND TOWN

Announcements of community events may be emailed to editors@ times herald. com. Information should be sent as text (no fliers or PDFs, please) at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include “Around Town” in the subject line. Week of May 28 MEMORIAL DAY CARILLON CONCERT Mon., May 29: Carillon concert by Doug Gefvert will be held at Washington Memorial Chapel, Rte. 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park, featuring patriotic selections & works by American composers, at 2 p.m. This outdoor event (rain or shine) is free, and sponsored by the Washington Memorial Heritage. For more information: 610-783-0120, 610-2655211; www.wmchapel.org COLLEGEVILLE-TRAPPE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Mon., May 29: The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Augustus Lutheran Church on Trappe’s Main St and proceeds to Waterworks Park. The parade ends at noon with a Remembrance Observance followed by a Community Day which will feature craft vendors, great food, live music, and free entertainment and games for kids. The nonprofit Collegeville Economic Development Corp. (CEDC) and the Trappe 300th Anniversary Committee have volunteered their time and energy to bring this parade to the community. For more information, contact the CEDC at manager@collegevilledevelopment.org or call us at 610 454 1050. AWARD PRESENTATION Monday, May 29: Brightview Senior Living – 400 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA. Join the W.S. Hancock Society as they present the 2017 W.S. Hancock award to lifelong Plymouth Meeting resident, John Haub Jr. at 2:30 pm in the William Penn Room. Following will be a tribute to all veterans on this very special day. For further information please call 610630-0912 or Elena at Brightview at 610-239-7700. Week of June 11 UPPER MERION AREA HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Thurs., June 15: The Upper Merion Area High School Class of 1967 invite all Upper Merion and Bridgeport H.S. Alumni from classes of 1960, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69, spouses, family and friends to a once in a lifetime casual momentous Dragon/Spartan/Viking Reunion. This is a “Back to the 60s Alumni Anniversary Graduation Celebration.” We extend a special invitation to the unforgettable Alumni and the last Bridgeport Dragon Class of 66 and U.M. Spartan Class of 66. To be held on Thursday Evening, June 15th, 2017 from 5 – 11 P.M. at Angelos Pizza and Screwballs Sports Bar & Grille in the Sweetbriar Shopping Center, 216 W. Beidler Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Come and revive the friendships of the 60s. There is no cost and reservations are not required. Cruise on in your 50’s and 60’s hot rods, classics and Motorcycles. Alumni are encouraged to spread the word and share this with all classmates and other classes. For more information contact Tom Pappanastasiou at tompapp277@hotmail.com or 610-337-3624. CONCERT Saturday, June 17:

A concert of music for violin, cello and piano will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd, at Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. Performing will be the BLT Trio of local musicians Keoni Bolding, Peter Lockman and Seth Trumbore. Freewill offering. A reception follows the concert. For info, call 215-234-8020 or go to www. church of the holy spirit. us ONGOING NORRISTOWN RECREATION SUMMER CONCERTS MAY 28: AM RADIO ( 60’S/70’S AM RADIO HITS) JUNE 4: WILDFLOWER (VARIETY OF SOUNDS) JUNE 11: BEACH BUMZ (BEACH BOYS & BEACH SONGS) *JUNE 15: MARIACHI PEDRO (MEXICIAN) JUNE 18: DEAN GARLOFOLO (ELVIS) JUNE 25: SOFA KINGS (WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DANCE) JULY 2: DIAMOND RENO (NEIL DIAMOND) JULY 4: OLD SCHOOL 11:30 WILDFLOWER 5 p.m. (FIREWORKS AT 9) JULY 9: SKITTY SHOW ( A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING) JULY 15: GOSPEL CONCERT JULY 16: MONKEEPHILES (MONKEES TRIBUTE BAND) *JULY 20: VERDI BAND (ITALY) JULY 23: BRITISH INVASION (60S BRITISH/AMERICAN MUSIC) JULY 30: FLOWER POWER (CLASSIC ROCK) AUG 6: THE WINS TONS( MEMORIES OF MOTOWN 7 SOUL REVUE) AUG 13: MARK RENO (ELVIS) *AUGUST 17: JAH PEOPLE (CARIBBEAN) AUG 20: WHISKEYHICKON BOYS 9UNIQUE CLASSIC SOUNDS) AUG 27: THE NEWSPAPER TAXIS (BEATLES) SEPT 3: R&B ALL STARS (R7B & MOTOWN SOUNDS) SEPT 10: MUSIC FOR KIDS SAKE 1-8 All concerts begin 7 p.m. unless noted and located at the Fire Chief’s Memorial Dandshell in Elmwood Park (Harding Boulevard). Concert series sponsored by the Arcadia Foundation. Check on cancellations 610-270-0467 the day of concert. * Denotes international music special. 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 610650-9133.

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 610-292-8515 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) 278-5100, ext. 0 to register.

Roll Over and Read!:

Every Sat. from 11 a.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!