Around Town

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SACRED HEART PARISH CARNIVAL

June 13-June 16: This will be the first carnival for the Sacred Heart Parish that will take place on the 120 Jefferson Street in Bridgeport form June 13th to June 16th. This community parish event will have rides for everyone. Food will also be available to purchase that will include perogies, hot pork sandwiches, Kielbasa, special baked goods and more. The carnival will be open from 6 to 10 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 4 to 10 on Saturday.

PW CLASS OF 1968 REUNION

Saturday, Sept. 29: The 50th Reunion of the Plymouth Whitemarsh Class of 1968 will be Saturday September 29, 2018 at the Great American Pub, Valley Top Ballroom, 123 Fayette Street, Conshohocken from 6 to 10:30. The night will sure to be filled with fun, camaraderie, and shared remembrances. For updates and reservations please send your contact info to:1968pwreunion@gmail. com; Facebook: PW Class of ‘68 - 50 yr reunion. Live Entertainment will be provided by The Fabulous Highballs. Cost is $60 a person.

FLEA MARKET AT HISTORIC SELMA MANSION

Saturday, June 16: The Norristown Preservation Society will once again host their annual Flea Market from 8 am to 2 pm at Historic Selma Mansion, 1301 West Airy Street, Norristown. Free admission for shoppers. Craft items, toys, games, books, food and drink, and attic treasures will be offered for sale. Vendor spaces are still available, though indoor spaces are limited and filling up, first come, first served. $20/space, 8×4 feet bring your own table. Outdoor spaces are $15, 8 x 8 feet, bring your own table, chair, and canopy if needed. Spaces are selected by vendors upon arrival. Payments can be made through PayPal at SelmaMansionNorristown@aol.com or by check or money order mailed to Norristown Preservation Society, PO Box 2097, Norristown, PA 19403. If mailing, please include your contact info and type of craft, product you vend, or if it is yard sale or flea market items. All profits from the sale of vendor spaces go towards the restoration and maintenance of Selma Mansion. To check vendor space availability and for other information, call or text Dee Kirkpatrick at 484-8602533.

‘KNEE DEEP IN THE CREEK’ AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Wednesday, June 20: Celebrate the beginning of summer by bringing the family to a creek investigation beginning at 10 a.m. Find creatures that are adapted to life in the water such as fish, frogs, salamanders, turtles, and insects. All living things will be released unharmed. Expect to get wet! Wear sturdy water shoes or old sneakers. If you have a net, bring it along. Meet in parking lot #3 near the kiosk. This free program is appropriate for adults and children ages six and up. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register please call 610-270-0215 or email: rking2@montcopa.org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA 19403. Visit Norristown Farm Park online at www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

Sunday, July 1: Free health screenings at St. Patrick Church hall, DeKalb and Chestnut streets, Norristown, from noon to 3 The faculty and students from St. Joseph’s University Institute for bioethics, the Sisters of Mercy Health Services and many others have been key players in helping our parish with this important outreach as we have expanded the services provided. Several of our own parishioners have been trained as health promoters and do the screening with the help of others. We are continuing to expand the range of services to include referrals to clinics. The goals of this effort are to increase medical knowledge and care, to save lives and to enable better use of hospital resources. The focus is on the underserved populations near us, but we welcome all parishioners to come see what’s happening and see if there may be a role for you.

OLMC GRANDE FESTA ITALIANA 2018 DATE SET

July 14-July 15: The annual “Grande Festa Italiana” -Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society feast, will be held Saturday, July 14 (4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Sunday, July 15 from noon to 10 at 1210 East Ridge Pike in Plymouth Meeting. The event will feature entertainment Saturday night from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. by Ken Battista Band and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4p.m. Jerry Trecroce. Also on Sunday from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. the very popular AM Radio will perform. There will be traditional foods, games, prizes and family fun. New this year is a shuttle service available at the Conte Luna building parking lot with additional parking at JFK Park on Fairfield Road. The celebration will include at 9:45 P.M. Sunday evening with the grand prize drawing of $1000. The highlight of the feast will be on Sunday morning, July 15th, with Mass and the Procession honoring our patroness OLMC beginning at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 454 Fairfield Road in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Monsignor Charles Sangermano, Pastor of Holy Saviour Parish, Norristown will be the Main Celebrant.

NORRISTOWN CONCERT SCHEDULE

CONCERTS: Norristown Recreation Committee announced its summer 2018 concert schedule. Concerts are every Sunday, except where noted, and begin at 7 p.m. at the Fire Chiefs Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park. The concert series is sponsored by the Arcadia Foundation. Asterisks indicate the performance is part of the Sounds of Norristown on Thursday nights.

SUMMER 2018 CONCERTS

JUNE 17: BEACH BUMZ ( BEACH SOUNDS) *JUNE 21: SKITTY SHOW (A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING) JUNE 24: SOFA KINGS (WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DANCE) JULY 1: WILDFLOWER (VARIETY OF SOUNDS) JULY 4: OLD SCHOOL, noon, WILDFLOWER 7 JULY 8: AM RADIO (60’S/70’S RADIO HITS)

JULY 15: MARK RENO (ELVIS) *JULY 19: VERDI BAND JULY 22: BRITISH INVASION (60’S BRITISH/AMERICAN MUSIC) JULY 29: THE WINSTONS (MOTOWN SOUL REVUE) AUG 5: HIGH NOON (SOUTHERN ROCK) AUG 12: WHISKEYHICKON BOYS (A UNIQUE SOUND) *AUGUST 16: PEDRO VILLASENOR ( MARIACHI) AUG 19: FABFORWARD (POST BEATLES MUSIC) AUG 26: SUPERNATURALS ( GREAT CLASSIC ROCK WITH HORNS) SEPT 2: NEWSPAPER TAXIS (BEATLES TRIBUTE) SEPT 8: ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 9: R & B ALL-STARS

Check on cancellations 610-270-0467 day of concert.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF NORRISTOWN

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience, which will impact the lives of adult learners and their families? If so, LCN needs you! LCN matches adult volunteer tutors with other adults needing help with reading, writing, math, GED preparation or English as a Second Language (ESL). Volunteer tutors attend a 1.5 hour Orientation and 12hour Tutor Training Workshop before being matched with a student. The pair is then expected to meet at a public place twice weekly for 1.5 hours per session for a minimum of six months or until the student goal is met. The next Orientation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on September 5. For more details call 610292-8515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org. For more details call 610-2928515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org.

EDUCATION

Blue Bell School of Dance: 921 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, hosts Argentine Tango Classes and a Milonga dance party every Friday evening. Lessons start at 8:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 9:30 p.m. Andrew Conway, master Argentine Tango dancer, instructor and performer and his partner Linda Chase will instruct. All levels welcome and no partner is needed. Refreshments will be served. Fee is $12 per person and includes lesson and dancing. Information: 215-634-1101 or www.amoretango.com.

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.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY BINGO

Every Wednesday: Bingo is held at Presentation of Our Lord Church, 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale. Doors open at 5:00 with food available for purchase and the games now begin at 6:30. Questions 215-3629599.

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, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401. Contact: 610-2785100.

HOMEWORK HELPERS

Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 8: Homework Helpers – 5:00 pm – Bilingual volunteers are available to help students with homework. For kids in grades K-6. Drop in.

PRE-K ADVENTURES

Tuesdays: At 10:30 am – Activities are aimed at developing skills for Kindergarten, with stories, crafts, fun movement songs, and hands-on activities. For children ages 3-1⁄2 to 5 and their caregivers. Drop in.

HOMEWORK HELPERS

Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 3: From – 5–7 pm – Volunteers are available to help students with homework. For kids in grades K-5. Drop in.

BABY LAP RAP

Wednesdays: 10:30 am 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.

TODDLER TICKLE TALES

Thursdays: 10:30 am – Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for young preschoolers, followed by toys and playgroup time. Ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver. Drop in. No session on March 29.

TWILIGHT TALES

Thursdays: 7:00 pm - 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. No session on March 29.

CONSHOHOCKEN FREE LIBRARY

A Branch of Montgomery County-Norristown Library 301 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610825-1656. Babies @ Library: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Interactive storytime-1 / 2 hour. Playtime / chat time 1 / 2 hour. Please call the library to register-610-825-1656. Preschool Parachute / Story: Thurs. at 10:15, 6 week sessions. Alternate between parachute and story time during the one-hour program. Please call the library to register-610-825-1656. LEGO Club: Tuesdays after school 3:45-4:30 p.m. Ages 5-10 Collaborate and Create!

LOWER PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Lower Providence Community Library: 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville (610-666-6640) Storytime Programs: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m., ages infant through 2 years; 11:15 a.m. ages older 2 through 3 years; Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., ages 4 years and up; Saturdays: 10:30 a.m., ages infant through 3 years; 11:15 a.m., ages 4 and up. Deer Resistant Gardening: The Lower Providence Community Library will host a workshop on deer resistant gardening March 21 at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, and registration is requested. To register, email bloewengart@mclinc. org, call 610-666-6640 ext. 25 or stop by the library circulation desk.

THRIFT SHOP

Wednesdays and Saturdays: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop, 211 S. Main St., North Wales, will hold its last sale day until the Fall is Wednesday, June 6th. The shop is open from 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Wednesdays and from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturdays. Our racks are bursting with bathing suits, shorts, tops, dresses and shoes. Check out our new large maternity section. Browse books, music, art, toys, jewelry attic treasures, linens, household and more. HUGE surprise sales and new items await you every day. (Open Memorial Day weekend) is open for its 26th season benefiting many local charities. Hours are Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing for women and children, attic treasures, housewares, books, linens, vintage items and our winter boutique line await you. Warm winter coats, gloves and furs have just arrived. There is a new half price sale every week and unbelievable bargains on specially ticketed items. Call 215-699-4604.

PATH TO PEACE

Every Friday: A new, weekly Al-Anon group, Path to Peace, for families and friends of alcoholics meets at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford every Friday at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Judy, jemorice@ gmail.com; or call the church at 215-234-8020.

NARANON FAMILY GROUP

Sundays at 7 p.m.: NarAnon Family Groups are primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We respect your anonymity as we know you will respect ours. We hope to give you the assurance that no situation is too difficult. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. at Eagleville Hospital, 100 Eagleville Road, Eagleville. The conference Center entrance is to the first entrance coming from Ridge Pike. Drive straight to the back and park in the lot. At the top of the circle, are the double doors to the entrance. Walk to room 215 on the left.