Around Town
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Week of October 22 FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR
Wednesday, Oct. 25: At 6:30 p.m., the Lower Providence Community Library will host a Financial Aid Seminar for college–bound high school students and their families, presented by Dr. Kevin Bukatman. During this informative session, parents and students will learn: -How to determine your family’s Expected Family Contribution -The difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid -Strategies to maximize and enhance your financial aid package -What colleges and universities value on their applications -Where to find outside scholarship programs -The true cost of attendance at local and national colleges and universities. Dr. Kevin L. Bukatman, Founder and President of College Planning Service America has been a consultant for families of college bound students since 2006. He obtained his master’s degree and doctorate from Boston College. For 18 years, he was an educator and administrator for several private schools and public school districts in Boston and New York. Further detailed information can be found on www.cpsamerica.net This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested. Please email bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Check out the library’s website at www. lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB
Wednesday, Oct. 25: The Upper Merion Camera Club will hold its Monthly Competition at 7:30 pm at the Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Visitors are welcome. Information at 215-234-9103 and http:// www.uppermerioncamera. org.
LEGO PLUS
Saturday, Oct. 28: – 10:30 am at the Montgomery County/Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, www.mc-npl.org. – Imagine, create, and build using a variety of building sets, including LEGO, K’Nex, Straws and Connectors, and more! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
FABULOUS GREASEBAND
Saturday, Oct. 28: The Fabulous Greaseband will bring their rock ‘n’ roll party to Pottstown this fall for the Sixth Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event at SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Show tickets are $25 (general admission). An optional, allinclusive buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The SunnyBrook All-American Buffet features mesclun greens, penne primavera, chicken francaise, sliced shoulder filet with demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, bread, beverage, and assorted mini desserts. Tickets for the buffet dinner and show are $60 per person. Advance dinner tickets are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ruth Hood, program director, Meals on Wheels, at 610-326-1610 ext. 336 or rhood@fsmontco.org or visit www.fsmontco.org/events. Tickets may be purchased weekdays between 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Family Services’ Pottstown Office, 1976 East High Street, Pottstown. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
SOUP SALE
Saturday, Oct. 28: The Norriton Presbyterian Church, corner of Germantown Pike and Trooper Road in Fairview Village, will hold its annual soup sale featuring assorted homemade soups at $7per quart. Take out only. cancer.org) or text (774571-0868) a picture of your pooch to Brittany MacLeod, and she will add it to the event Facebook page (www. facebook.com/montcobarksback), making your dog a Barks Back “spokespup.”
MARKET DAY CRAFT AND PIE SALE
Saturday, Nov. 4: Join Christ Lutheran ChurchKulpsville for their Market Day Craft and Pie Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just in time to purchase your holiday gifts and buy a pie or two for the holiday meal. All types of handmade items and art will be sold by local artists. Admission is free. The event will also include a whole pie sale, raffle baskets, and refreshments for purchase. Raffle basket proceeds will exclusively benefit The Gift of Life Donor Program. Market Day is hosted by the Social Ministry Team of Christ Lutheran Church and will benefit various missions and outreaches, both globally and locally. The event will be held inside in Weaver Hall at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Mainland Rd, Harleysville. For more information visit http:// www.marketdayclc.wixsite. com/2016.
HALLOWEEN STORYTIME
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Storytime – 10:30 am at the Montgomery County/ Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, www.mc-npl.org. Dress in costume for a fun Halloween storytime and parade through the library. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Drop in.
Week of November 12
that focus on coordinating funding for local, community charitable organizations. We meet quarterly to hear three short presentations from local nonprofits. At the end of the evening the members vote and one of the organizations is the recipient of the members contributions. We hope you’ll join us and become a member of this incredibly powerful community group that will benefit countless lives here in Montgomery County. The next quarterly meeting is on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Here’s to the power of 100+ Women! If you have any questions please contact Jessica Batura at 215-368-5755 or visit our website 100pluswomenwhocaremontcopa.com
Week of November 19
Tuesday, Nov. 21: Professional musician Ivan Stiles, autoharp and more, will entertain the Afternoon Music Club of Phoenixville on Tuesday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, 865 S. Main Street, Phoenixville. The club, which has been in continuous operation since 1945, welcomes guests for a nominal donation for the concert at the door and invites all to refreshments after the program and brief meeting. Refer to the website at http://www. afternoonmusicclub.com for more information. School when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. He passed way in 2002 just 2 months before his 18th birthday. For the past 14 years the Natalini family has been sponsoring this blood drive in Bobby’s honor, and have raised more than 1,200 blood donations to save more than 3,860 lives. For an appointment, please contact the Natalini family at 610-279-8699, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code Natalini or download the Blood Donor app.