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FIREFLIES: NATURE’S FIREWORKS AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Saturday, June 30: Join a field biologist for an evening to discover the world of fireflies or lightning bugs, which are neither flies nor bugs. Learn about their amazing behavior and life cycle as well as how to distinguish different species of fireflies. The program begins just before dusk and ends just after dusk. Flashlights are optional. Meet in parking lot #3. This free program is appropriate for adults and children 6 and up and beings at 8:30 p.m. 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

PUBLICK READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Sunday, July 1: A park ranger in period clothing will perform a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 2 p.m. Before the advent of radio and television important government announcements were read to the public in a common square. Come ready to participate in the cheering for Liberty! There will be toasts and musket fire! The reading takes about 90 minutes. Bring a blanket or a folding chair. Meet at the pavilions. In case of rain the event will be moved to the Salt Wing, adjacent to the park office. All ages are welcome to attend this free program. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register please call 610-270-0215 or email: rking2@montcopa.org

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. Sunday, July 1: Noted opera soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, who is from the Pottstown area, will be the guest performer at the Independence Day celebration service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 1 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. Palmertree is on summer break from opera tours with the San Francisco and Syracuse Opera companies, where she was recently acclaimed for her role of Cio Cio in Madame Butterfly. She will sing some beloved American music. For more info, visit the website at www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.

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 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 610270-0467 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.

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.

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 Tuesday, July 3: at 8 a.m. Join park staff on the first Tuesday of every month for a morning bird walk. The farm land, meadows, forest, wetlands, creeks, and the pond of the Norristown Farm Park are a haven for many species of birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet in parking lot #3. All ages are welcome to attend this free program. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610-270-0215) or email: khakun@montcopa. org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403. Visit Norristown Farm Park online

at www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark

THE FISH OF THE FARM PARK

Saturday, July 7: The Fish of the Farm Park at Norristown Farm Park on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. Park ranger Jake Carlin will give an indoor presentation on the game fish that Montgomery County has to offer. Take a close look at individual species, fishing methods, and the proper way to catch and release. Learn about the many destinations within the county to land the next “big one”. Meet in the Salt Wing, adjacent to the park office. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610-270-0215) or email: rking2@montcopa. org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403.. Visit Norristown Farm Park online at www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401. Contact: 610-2785100.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Saturdays Through August 11: Win prizes for reading! Pick up a summer reading log in the Children’s Department and keep track

of the minutes you read. For every two hours you read or have been read to, you win a prize and a chance to win a bicycle or a $50 Barnes & Noble gift certificate. (Maximum 10 free books per child.) For children ages 0-12.

PRE-K CREATORS

Tuesdays Through August 7: At 10:30 am – Summer Rocks! Come join us for fun with stories, crafts, and some sciences and sensory activities. Our themes include Best Bugs, It’s Pizza Time, Awesome Oceans, and Friendly Aliens. For children ages 3-1⁄2 to 5 and their caregivers. Drop in.

CRAFTERNOON

Tuesdays Through August 7: 3 pm - Feeling creative? Come make something! art, crafts, and stem projects. for kids ages 6-12. Drop in. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

LEGO+

Through August 8: 3pmCome build with us! Imagine and create with LEGOs, Straws and Connectors, K’nex, and more! For kids ages 5-12. Drop in. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.