Around Town
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SPECIAL EVENTS GRAND MARSHAL’S BALL
Saturday, March 3: The annual Grand Marshal’s Ball for the Saint Patrick’s Parade in Conshohocken will take place on March 3rd beginning at 6 p.m. This gala event will take place at the Norristown Elmwood Park Zoo Banquet Hall on Harding Boulevard. Bobbie Kelly Thompson Liberace will be honored as the 2018 Grand Marshal for the Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Parade that will take place on March 10th. Norristown Fire Chief Tom O’Donnell, last year’s grand marshal, will hand over the Traditional Walking Stick and present Bobbie with the 2018 parade sash. Tickets are now on sale for $40. That includes dinner, wine, draft beer, soda and music. Cash bar for all other beverages. For tickets please call 610 209 5964.
UNTIL MARCH 17 PROM DRESS PALOOZA
Until March 17: The First Baptist Church of Norristown is receiving donations for their annual Prom Dress Palooza! All new and gently-used dresses, shoes, and accessories may be bagged and dropped off at the church’s front door at any point prior to March 17, 2018. The Palooza will be held on Friday, March 23 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 24 from 12-4 p.m. For more information please contact the church at 610-539-7075 or fbcnorr@ verizon.net. FBC Norristown is located at 445 Burnside Avenue directly behind Norristown Area High School.
Through March 1 EASTER FOOD ORDERING
Now accepting orders: Presentation of Our Lord Church is accepting orders for your Pierogi, Kielbasa, Nut Rolls and Paska for your Easter dinner! Please call 215-362-9599 and leave your name and phone number clearly. You will receive a call back to confirm your order. All orders are due by February 25th. Pick up is March 24th at 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale.
Through March 22
Feb 21, March 7, March 21: Presentation BINGO will be held on Feb 21st, March 7th & 21st. Doors open at 5:00 with food available for purchase and the games begin at 6:30. Admission is $10 for boards, $15 for paper. Please join us at Presentation of Our Lord Church, 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale. Questions 215-362-9599. Weekly Wednesday BINGO resumes on April 4th.
Week of Feb. 18
Friday, Feb. 23: Open to the general public; cash prizes & refreshments, doors open at 6 p.m. at which time the food is available before the start of play at 7 p.m. Where: Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Call for information 610631-1594. Plenty of parking with lights and pleasant accommodation. Come early, space is filling up with over 90 attending each Bingo.
PENN STATE OPEN HOUSE
Friday, Feb. 23: Come join Penn State to learn what is happening in your community. Meet staff from each extension area and learn about new and exciting opportunities for Montgomery County. Montgomery County offers community education in Agronomy and Natural Resources, Animal Systems, Energy, Entrepreneurship and Community Development, 4H Youth Development, Food Safety and Quality, Food, Families, and Health, and Horticulture. Friday February 23, 2018, 10 am-2 pm at the 4H Center Gymnasium, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
GREEN LANE PARK HOSTS “CABIN FEVER HIKE”
Saturday, Feb. 24: Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold a “Cabin Fever Hike” on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Join staff for a brisk hike to explore the woods along the Orange Trail. Along the way, we will search for signs of early spring animal activity in the woods. Terrain ranges from rocky to potentially icy or muddy, please wear appropriate footwear. This hike is appropriate for ages nine to adult, and is offered free-of-charge. Pre-registration required. Call (215) 234-4528 to reserve your spot. Hike meets at “Lost Corner” parking lot, intersection of Deep Creek and Snyder Roads, Green Lane PA, 18054. Saturday, March 3: Join us at 2 p.m. to celebrate one of our favorite authors on his birthday! “Seussical” crafts, games, and special guest readers: Norristown Municipal Administrator Crandall Jones, and Councilwoman for the 3rd District Valerie Scott Cooper. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
“BLACK BALLERINA”
Saturday, March 3: In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Sunday, March 4: at the Montgomery CountyNorristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, Naturally Sharp, Drexel University’s vocal jazz ensemble, will perform at 2 p.m. Naturally Sharp is a select group of 16 singers, chosen by audition in the fall from the University Chorus. Naturally Sharp performs “anything that swings,” doing a variety of pieces from the past 100 years with a three-piece back-up band. Please register online here.