Around Town
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Week of August 20 24TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL
Sunday, Aug. 20: The annual Irish Festival begins at noon 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 will 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 drive, closest 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!
Week of September 10 NGC PRESENTS BEYOND THE GARDEN, A KITCHEN AND GARDEN TOUR
Friday, Sept. 15: The Norristown Garden Club will host a new kitchen and garden tour of seven beautiful kitchens and gardens in private homes in the Collegeville/ Skippack/Worcester area on Sept. 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. There will be a surprise “nibble” or “sip” at each home. Limited tickets are currently sold out but updates on availability can be found by checking the website at www.norristowngardenclub.org.
COMMUNITY SINGING OF GERMAN FOLK-SONGS
Friday, Sept. 15: The Franklinville-Schwarzwald Männerchor is pleased to announce we are holding a unique event: Community Singing of the best-loved and well-known German Folk Songs. from 6-10 pm at VE Club – 130 Davisville Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 from 6-7 p.m. There are free dance lessons also being offered is a FREE dance lesson – learn how to dance the Viennese Waltz! Admission is $14 and includes dinner with bratwurst and trimmings. Drinks may be purchased at the VE’s full bars. Bring the whole family! ($10 Children under 12). To reserve seats at specific tables, call 215-486-3440 before Sept. 10. Payment at the door is acceptable and we will have sufficient additional unassigned seating for all. Cake and coffee optional, $4 extra. Lyrics and translations will be projected onto large screens. A songbook with the notes, lyrics and translations available for purchase. Bring your own guitar and help accompany the singing! 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. 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 NORRISTOWN RECREATION SUMMER CONCERTS
AUG 20: WHISKEYHICKON BOYS (UNIQUE 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 Bandshell 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.