Around Town
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SPECIAL EVENTS EGG HUNT AND ECO-EGG HUNT
Sunday, March 25: Come to Norristown Farm Park for the only educational egg hunt we know of. Children ages 6 to 8 will be challenged to find eggs by following a series of ecological clues hidden in eggs that are in the woods and fields. The treasure trove will be found at the end of the hunt. Younger children (ages three to five) will simply hunt for eggs in the traditional way. Please note that there are two different start times, younger children start at 2 pm and older children start at 2:15pm. Children ages 3 to 5 should bring a small basket for collecting. There is a $1.00 fee per child. Meet at the pavilions. Pre-registration by March 22nd is required. To preregister call 610-270-0215 or email rking2@montcopa. org. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403.
NASD ART GALLERY NIGHT
Thursday, April 5: Norristown area students display their fabulous art creations from 6 p.m. to 7:30 in the Children’s Department of the Montgomery CountyNorristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401. Musical entertainment provided by a combined middle school/ high school jazz band. Light refreshments will be served. All ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
MONTCO COMIC FEST
Saturday, April 7: Fun for comic fans of all ages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401. Special activities for kids include: Read to a Superhero Therapy Dog from 11-1, Writing a Great Comic workshop at 11:00, and Creative Cartooning at 1:00, plus crafts, special guests, and other fun activities. For all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
ONE BOOK, EVERY YOUNG CHILD
April 10-12: At every children’s program this week a tt he Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401, we will be sharing the book, “My Cousin Momo” by Zachariah O’Hora, and each family attending will receive a free copy to take home! Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child is an established program that highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers and the significance of reading early and often to children.
DAVID FRIDAY MEMORIAL NIGHT
Saturday, April 14: Friends and family invite everyone to celebrate the life of David Friday beginning at 7 p.m. at Screwballs, 216 W. Beidler Road, King of Prussia. All proceeds benefit the David Friday Memorial Scholarship Funds, and checks should be made out to Pope John Paul II High school. Organizers ask that attendees wear green and gold in memory of David Friday. Donations will be accepted at the door.
TASTE OF THE SUBURBS 2018
Sunday, April 15: The King of Prussia Rotary Club is pleased to announce that tickets for Taste of the Suburbs 2018 are on sale online at kingofprussiarotary.org. This year’s event will showcase food and drink specialties from over 30 restaurants, wineries and micro- breweries. Many of King of Prussia’s newest restaurants will be participating for the first time. Tickets cost $40 on line or $50 at the door. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 9 PM Sunday April 15 at the King of Prussia Mall. All ticket proceeds go to the Club’s charitable foundation that supports scholarships, first responders and local service organizations that help meet community needs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website. kingofprussiarotary.org. The King of Prussia Rotary Club is made up of professionals, business owners and institutional leaders that meet at Maggiano’s, 205 Mall Blvd. King of Prussia, PA 19406. The King of Prussia Rotary Club Charitable Foundation awards over $35,000 annually. For more information, meeting times or membership applications contact President Bill Miller at 267-688-3463
NORRISTOWN GARDEN CLUB SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS
Until April 30, 2018: The Norristown Garden Club is offering scholarships to residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania enrolled in full-time, horticulture-related programs. Non-residents will be considered if attending a full-time, horticulture-related program at an academic institution in the above Pennsylvania counties. Horticulture-related fields may include: Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Botany, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Floriculture, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Architecture, and Plant Pathology. To obtain an application, visit the Norristown Garden Club’s website: https:// norristowngardenclub.org/ ngc/index.php/scholarshipapplication/ The deadline for applications is April 30, 2018.
Week of March 25 GOOD FRIDAY CANTATA
Friday, March 30: Good Friday Cantata, 7 p.m. at Norriton Pres. Church, 608 N. Trooper Rd Norristown - local choristers, ministers and chamber orchestra will present “Sacred Places”. A portion of the offering will support the Interfaith Food Pantry at Grace Lutheran Church in Norristown. Plenty of free parking.
UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB
Wednesday, March 28: 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.
Week of April 1 THE AUDUBON WOMEN’S CLUB
Tuesday April 3: The Audubon Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Shannondell in the Ashcroft Bldg. The program for the evening will be singer Michael Kropp. New members are welcome. For information please contact Maria Shackelford at 610539-5960.
LEGO FREE BUILD
Wednesday, April 4: LEGO and other building sets will be available on the tables in the Children’s Department for building fun for kids in grades K-6 at the Montgomery CountyNorristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401, 610-2785100,http://www.mc-npl. org. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Week of April 8 LEGO FREE BUILD
Wednesday, April 11: LEGO and other building sets will be available on the tables in the Children’s Department for building fun for kids in grades K-6 at the Montgomery CountyNorristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401, 610-2785100,http://www.mc-npl. org. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
CONCERT
Saturday, April 14: An organ concert on the Dobson Pipe Organ at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville, will be performed by guest organist Kevin J. O’Malia at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the church. O’Malia is
director of music at First United Methodist Church of Germantown and a frequent clinician for the American Guild of Organists, Royal School of Church Music and American Choral Directors Association. A freewill offering will be taken and a dessert reception follows. For more info, visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us.
RECYCLED EARTH DAY CRAFTS
Saturday, April 21: Recycled Earth Day Crafts, 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street Norristown, PA 19401. Come make some fun crafts out of old CDs, magazines, plastic bottles, and more! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer Information Session: RSVP will hold volunteer information session for community members to learn about opportunities to give back in their community. Sessions will be held: March 27 at Giant Food, 315 York Road, Willow Grove.