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Week of August 13

Sunday, Aug. 13: The 113th Feast in honor of La Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, sponsored by the M.S.S. Society, is being held on Sunday, August 13, 2017. The highlight of the feast is the Solemn Mass on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Saviour Church, East Main Street, followed by the Street Procession through the East End of Norristown, accompanied by the music of the Verdi Band. The festivities are in the air conditioned Saviour Hall (formerly Monsignor Delia Hall), on East Airy Street. It includes Italian food and music. Entertainment by DJ Paul Catagnus of Starlite Entertainment, Accordion Player Jerry Trecroce.

CHICKEN BBQ

Saturday, Aug. 19: St. James United Church of Christ will hold its annual CHICKEN BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church pavilion, 321Limerick Rd. Limerick/ Royersford, Pa. Cost is $10 per person. Dinner includes 1⁄2 chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, applesauce, roll, drink, and dessert. If you are on vacati on, think about treating a neighbor or a friend to a great meal! Two-thirds of the profits will go to support Ministries at Main St. (care for the homeless), and student scholarships for Moringa Community (Ghana, Africa). For tickets call 610-489-0990. Please come and enjoy great food, good fun and wonderful fellowship!

Week of August 20 24TH ANNUAL IRISH

Sunday, Aug. 20: The annual Irish Festival begins at noon in at St. Patrick Church, DeKalb and Chestnut streets, Norristown, with the Mass of the Golden Rose, celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Knock, with pastor Rev. Gus Puleo officiating. Festivities continue from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m. in the church hall with the festival, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies A.O.H. – Div. No. 1. Montgomery County. Music will be provided by the Paul Moore Band, and of course food and beverages will be available.

COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Aug. 23-Aug. 26: St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish wil hold its annual festival at Swamp Pike and Neiffer Road in Limerick Township. The 9th annual festival runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and features amusement rides by Tons of Fun, bungee jump and rock wall by Bruster’s of Limerick, children’s games, adult games of chance, pony rides, balloon art, Bingo, bake table, cash raffle with $5,000 grand prize, Beer & Wine Garden, and Business Expo. The festival also features live music: Thurs. Aug. 24: Alex O’Brien & Mr. Mike on the Box; Fri. Aug. 25: John Anthony Seitz Band; Sat. Aug. 26: Dibbs Preston & the Detonators For more information, visit www. stfestival.org.

PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP FIRE CO. ANNUAL CAR SHOW

Thursday, Aug. 27: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Annual Car Show at Perkiomen Valley High School Campus, Route 29 & Trappe Rd. Registration will run from 8 - 11 AM. The show is open to the public at 9 a.m. Information, call Bill Patterson at 484614-4698.

GOLF OUTING

Tuesday, Aug. 29: Please join us for the 15th Annual King of Prussia Rotary Club Charitable Foundation Golf Outing to be held at Plymouth Country Club, a beautiful 18 hole championship golf course located in Plymouth Meeting. Registration opens at 10:30 am with tee time for this scramble outing at 12:00 pm. Dinner to be held at the course immediately following the round. Prizes for best foursome, longest

to the pin and more! Visit kingofprussiarotary.org for more information.

ANNUAL MONTCO FAIR

Tuesday, Aug. 29 to Saturday, Sept. 2: Free tables are available to community organizations. There will be family nights (with $20 wristbands) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so these might be great nights to come out and share some information about your organization. Please contact Anne Rohricht at arohricht@nasd.k12.pa.us or 610-630-5006 for more information.

Week of September 3 NORRISTOWN POLICE THOMAS BARONE MEMORIAL CAR SHOW

Sunday, Sept. 3: The 5th Annual Norristown Police Thomas Barone Memorial Car Show will be held at the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Proceeds support the Thomas Barone Scholarship Fund FOP #31. Bob Kelly, traffic anchor, Good Day Philadelphia - Fox 29 will be making a personal appearance. All cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome -- from project cars to show cars. Pre-Registration is $15 and registration on the day of the show is $20. Registration is from 9 - 11 am with the show beginning at 11 and ending at 3. This is a free event and open to the public. Professional judging will determine awards for Excellence, Top 40 and Best in Class. Breakfast sandwiches, coffee & donuts will be offered beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch, beverages, music, raffle baskets will all be featured, as well as airconditioned indoor seating. For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor of this event please contact: Rich at 610-5857115 or raceitch3@verizon. net. Websites: http://www. norristownmaennerchor. com/ and http://www.everycarshow.com/ to download flyer. Pre-registration is $15 must be received by August 27, 2017. Rain date is Sunday, September 10, 2017.

6TH ANNUAL KPVFC 9⁄11 MEMORIAL 5K & 1 MILE WALK

Saturday, Sept 9: 6th Annual KPVFC 9⁄11 Memorial 5k & 1 Mile Walk Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company at 170 Allendale Rd. Registration opens at 7:30 am and the run begins at 9:00 am. Visit kpvfc. com for online registration and more information! 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. 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 NORRISTOWN RECREATION SUMMER CONCERTS

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 610-2700467 the day of concert. * Denotes international music special.

SUMMER ART CAMP

Through August: 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 610-292-8515 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.

SUMMER READING CLUB

Through Aug. 19: Win prizes for reading! Pick up a summer reading log in the Children’s Department and keep track of the minutes you read. For every two hours you read or have been read to, you win a free book and a chance to win a bicycle or a $50 Barnes & Noble gift certificate. (Maximum 10 free books per child.) First 100 people to check in their logs get a t-shirt! For children ages 0-12.

MONDAY MOVIE MANIA

Mondays through Aug. 14: Join us in our community room for a family-friendly (PG) movie. 7⁄10: Moana; 7⁄17: Finding Dory; 7⁄24: Secret Life of Pets. Movies begin at 1 p.m.

ROBO CODE

Mondays through Aug. 7: Hands-on learning using iPad apps and our robots, Dash and Dot. Kids will learn to code through fun projects and puzzles. Class size limited to 18. For kids entering grades 3-6. Begins at 6 p.m.

PRE-K CREATORS

Tuesdays through Aug. 8: Preschoolers enjoy books, crafts, music, and special activities as we investigate some new topics: All About Me, Construction Zone, Exploring Space, and Gardens and Growing Things. For children ages 3-1⁄2 to 5 and their caregivers. Drop in. Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

CRAFTERNOON

Tuesdays through Aug. 8: - Feeling creative? Come make something! Art, crafts, and STEM projects. For kids entering grades 1-6. Drop in. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Program begins a 3 p.m.

BABY LAP RAP

Wednesdays through Aug. 9: 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 rhymes. Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in. Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

BUILD!

Wednesdays through Aug. 9: Come build with us! Imagine and create with LEGOs, Straws and Connectors, K’nex, and more! Grades K-6. Drop in. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Program begins at 3 p.m.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES

Thursdays through Aug. 10: Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for young preschoolers. Ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver, followed by toys and playgroup time. Drop in. Program begins at 10:30 a.m.

TWILIGHT TALES

Thursdays through Aug. 10: 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. Program begins at 7 p.m.