Week of July 23
Announcements of community events may be emailed to editors@timesherald. 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. Saturday, July 15 - Sunday, July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, 1210 East Ridge Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Saturday, grounds open 4-11 p.m. Sunday grounds open noon-10 p.m. Quality Entertainment Saturday night from 7-11 p.m. with Jumpstreet, and Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m., Italian melodies with Jerry Trecroce. Also on Sunday from 6-10 p.m., the very popular A M Radio. Fine traditional foods, games, prizes and family fun! Celebration will include at 9 p.m. Sunday evening a grand prize drawing of $1,000. For information/details 610-277-5320. Or find us on Facebook. A very warm welcome is being extended to all! Sunday, Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: On Sunday morning, a Mass and procession honoring the church patroness will be held beginning at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 454 Fairfield Road, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Monsignor Charles Sangermano, pastor of Holy Saviour Parish, Norristown will be the Main celebrant.
Week of July 16 DRUG AWARENESS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Sat., July 22: There will be a Drug Awareness Community Festival from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Elmwood Park, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401. There will be musical groups, Health mobile for checking blood pressure, information and group representatives for drug related issues, food, and fun for the kids.
BEEF AND BEER
Friday, July 21: Artists Cooperative for Personal and Professional Advancement (ACPPA) will hold a Beef & Beer Fundraiser July 21st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at J.P. Mascaro Corporate, 2650 Audubon Road, Audubon. The event features dinner, drinks, silent auction and raffle to support the arts program for children. Tickets are $35 person and are available at http://www. acppa.net/beef-beer or by calling 610-277-2270. For more than 10 years, ACPPA Community Art Center, located at 506 Haws Avenue, Norristown, has been Norristown’s celebrated multidisciplinary arts center, providing dance, music, art, and theater classes to children in the Norristown communities. We are a nonprofit organization and need support in order to continue to provide our arts programs.
HONEY BEES AT NORRISTOWN FARM PAR
Sunday, July 23: Meet the Farm Park’s bee keeper, Don George on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2 pm at Norristown Farm Park. Learn about bee biology and how you can help the honey bee at home. Participants will see an observation hive. The equipment used for bee keeping will also be showcased. Find out about the challenges facing modern bee keepers today and the reasons for the decline in the honey bee population. Taste honey and purchase some if you like! Meet in the salt wing of the dairy barn next to the park office. This free program is appropriate for adults and children ages six and older. Pre-registration is required, call 610-2700215 to reserve your spot today. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA 19403. Meet in the salt wing of the dairy barn, adjacent to the park office.
RIVER ROCK ART
Wednesday, July 26: Paint some water stones from the park’s collection or bring your own on Wednesday, at 10am! Participants in the past have transformed their stones into insects, flowers, fish, frogs, nature scenes, and other creative ideas. Examples and art supplies will be provided. Meet at the Salt Wing next to the park office. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages five and older and costs $5.00 per person. Pre-registration is required, call 610-270-0215 to reserve your spot today. 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.
FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES
July 29-30: Sacred Heart Parish in Swedesburg will hold its Festival of Families July 29 and 30 in the old Sacred Heart School yard across from Sacred Heart Church, 120 Jefferson St. Festival has many foods that everyone enjoys -- pierogi, golabki, Italian pork sandwiches, seafood, funnel cake, special baked items and much more. Live entertainment with Where’s Pete on July 29th and AM Radio on July 30th and kids games all weekend long. More info on Facebook Sacred Heart Parish Festival of Families or www.unitedinthesacredheart. com
Week of July 30 MAENNER-CHOR GOLF OUTING
Saturday, Aug. 5: MaennerChor Club outing at Westover Golf Club, 401 South Schuylkill Ave, Jeffersonville, PA 19403. First tee time is 10 a.m. and all tee times are Blind Draw. Hole sponsorships are available for $50. Prizes will be awarded for top score; longest drive; closest to the pin. Refreshments will be provided on the course. Cost is $75 per golfer, which includes dinner, draft beer & soft drinks afterwards at the Norristown Maenner-Chor Pavilion - 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA 19401. Sign up individually or as a foursome. For information and tickets call 610272-9043. Sat. Aug. 26: Dibbs Preston & the Detonators For more information, visit www. stfestival.org.
Week of September 10 PAPER CUTTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, Sept. 16: The Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, announces a Paper Cutting Workshop scheduled from 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Popular paper cutting artist Pam Hults will teach the workshop. Participants can choose from several patterns that include both seasonal and traditional paper cutting designs. Students will take home a finished piece along with a finished grain painted frame provided by the instructor. Workshop fee is $90 (includes materials plus a materials fee of $30 that includes the designs and frame). Participants should bring along a cutting surface, exacto knife or small scissors and small paint brushes. All other materials for the workshop will be supplied. Preregistration is required as the class size is limited. To register, go to www.mhep. org, email info@mhep.org or call 215-256-3020. No refunds are given unless a workshop is canceled for insufficient enrollment.
Week of September 24 SHAKER KITTENHEAD BASKET WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 30: The Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, announces a Shaker Basket Weaving Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Here is your chance to weave a small, Shaker kittenhead basket that is based upon an antique Shaker cathead basket. Students will learn to form the cathead shape on a mold, chase-weave the sides of the basket, notch a handle and lash a rim. This precious basket is a mere 2 3⁄4 inches in diameter x 3 inches tall with a handle. Instructor Karen Wychock is a member of the Bucks County Craftsmen’s Guild and the PA Guild of Craftsmen. The workshop fee is $110 includes materials). Preregistration is necessary as the workshop size is limited. Check the Mennonite Heritage Center website: www.mhep.org for registration information, email info@mhep.org, or call 215-256-3020. No refunds are given unless a workshop is canceled for insufficient enrollment.
ONGOING DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Presented by MCT (Methacton Community Theater): Performances are July 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. at Shannondell Performing Arts Theater Audubon PA 19403. Tickets are $15 for senior citizens/children and $18 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at methactoncommunitytheater.org or at the door prior to each show. For more information, call 610-489-6449.