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SPECIAL EVENT AOH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS
Sunday, November 11: The Ancient Order of Hibernians Notre Dame Division #1 in Swedesburg , Upper Merion Township will host its Annual Salute To Our Veterans on Veterans Day November 11th. This Veterans Day is special with the marking the end of World War 1, one hundred years ago. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11th, 1919 the first anniversary of World War 1. The name of the day was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to honor all Veterans both the living and the dead. The AOH Veterans service will begin at 11 AM sharp in front of the AOH club house 342 Jefferson Street in Swedesburg. Guest speaker for this years event will be Iraq War Veteran Patrick Murphy. Patrick Murphy served in the 82nd Airborne and graduated from the Airborne and Air Assault courses. He served in two overseas combat deployments in Tuzla, Bosnia in 2002 and in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003 to 2004. From 2007 to 2011 Patrick served as the youngest U.S. congressman serving on several committees including the Armed Services, Select Intelligence and Appropriations committees during his time in Congress. At the age of 27, Captain Murphy was the youngest professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and taught constitutional law and the law of war, eventually leading to the first ever Law of War military academy competition at the Institute of Humanitarian Law in San Remo, Italy. He is a graduate of King’s College Army ROTC Program and the Widener University Commonwealth School of Law where he currently serves as a Trustee. Everyone is invited to attend this Veterans Day Salute To Our Veterans to join the AOH in Honoring Our Veterans.
CHRISTMAS FOOD ORDERS
Until Dec. 1: Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church is now taking orders for Christmas foods! Please call 215-362-9599, leave your name and phone number clearly, to receive a call back to confirm your order for Pierogi, Kielbasa, Nut and Poppy seed rolls for your Christmas! Orders are being accepted through November 30th. Orders will be available for pick up on Sat., December 15th at 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS
First Sundays of the month: 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. The next screening is scheduled for November 4.
BIRDS OF NORRISTOWN FARM PARK SLIDE SHOW
Sunday, Nov. 4: At 2p.m. Special guest Ruth Pfeffer (who leads ‘Birding with Ruth’ walks at many locations both far and near) will be visiting the Farm Park with a slide show featuring birds that have been seen locally. Discover birds that you have probably never seen before as well as some of the common species. Learn about bird migration and the importance of habitat. The indoor program will be held in the Salt Wing. This free, entertaining and educational program is appropriate for adults and children ages seven and up. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610) 270-0215 during business hours or email: rking2@ montcopa.org
CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES
Sunday, Nov. 4: At 1p.m. Children and their parents will learn about our largest local mammal, the whitetailed deer. What do deer eat? How do they survive the winter? When do they give birth to their young? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Study deer antlers, hear a story, and make a deer craft. Meet in the Salt Wing. This educational program is appropriate for ages three and up with an adult. The cost is $5.00 per child. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610) 270-0215 during business hours or email: rking2@ montcopa.org
ST. PATRICK CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Friday, Nov. 9- Saturday, Nov. 10: The St. Patrick Church Christmas Bazaar will run Friday (5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (noon till 8 p.m.) in the church hall at 714 DeKalb Street, Norristown. The bazaar features delicious home baked items such as cakes, pies, cupcakes and candies; Attic Treasures; Jewelry; Tombola; Children and Teen Booth; Silent Auction; Baby Booth; Hand-crafterd Christmas Wreaths; Chance Baskets; Spirit Wheel and 55⁄50 raffles. Delicious homemade food will be provided by The Davis Family.
BI-MONTHLY BINGO NIGHT
Friday, Nov. 9: Open to the General Public -- Nov 09, 2018, Cash Prizes & Refreshments, Doors Open at 6 PM at which time the food is available before the start of Play at 7 PM. Where: Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Call for information 610-631-1594. Plenty of parking with lights and pleasant accommodation. Come early, space is filling up with over 90 attending each bingo.
MEET THE FOXES
Friday, Nov. 9: Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10 am to meet the park’s resident red foxes, Shyler and Little Grey. Visitors will learn interesting facts about these smart little creatures such as their habitat, diet, and much more. A craft to make and take home will be included with the program. This program is for children ages three to seven. There is a $4.00 per child suggested donation. Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is November 7, 2018. Please call 610-9485170 to pre-register. This event will be held weatherpermitting, as all of the activities will be held outdoors.
CALHOUN ATHLETIC CO. TO SPONSOR “TEACH ONE FEED ONE” EVENT
Saturday, Nov. 10: The Calhoun Athletic Company is sponsoring a 5K run/ walk from noon to 3 p.m. at the Norristown Farm Park to benefit Teach One Feed One. To register or for more information please visit https://runsignup. com/Race/PA/Norristown/ TeachOneFeedOne5K
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY
Saturday, Nov. 10: A Victorian Holiday at Selma Mansion, 1301 W. Airy Street, Norristown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help make decorations for the Christmas tree, listen to the Victorian Revelers, shop the vendors, purchase baked goods. Visit the Raffle Room and take a chance or two. Admission fee for this event is a donation of non-perishable items which will benefit the Patrician Society Food Bank. Helping local families in the community.
A NIGHT WITH FRANK SINATRA STARRING TONY LEODORA
Saturday, Nov. 10: At the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown. Tickets are $10 which includes dinner and the show. Dinner will be served at 6:00 with the show starting at 6:30 to 10 0 pm. The Norristown Maenner-Chor Club will be transformed into a night club for dinner and a show with the Sounds of Sinatra. Tony Leodora and sensational jazz saxophonist Frankie Ewing will present your favorites from the Great American Songbook throughout the evening. In addition to a heavy dose of Sinatra, there will be the best of Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and more. An Italian dinner will accompany the musical show. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information please call the club at 610-272-9043.
FALL FASHION SHOW
Saturday, Nov. 10: At the The Community Club of Collegeville will hold its sixth annual Fall Fashion Show and luncheon on Saturday, November 10th at 11a.m. at Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe. Fall Fashion Fling , sponsored by Chico’s fashions, will include a fall luncheon , Chinese Auction and door prizes. Tickets are $20, please call for more information and reservations. 610-489-2079
SWEDESFORD GARDEN CLUB
Saturday, Nov. 10: The Swedesford Garden club meets on November 12th at 6:45 PM at the North Wales Area Library, 233 Swartley Street, North Wales, PA. Returning for another presentation about ancient Egypt is Steven Phillips, PhD., University of Pennsylvania. The topic this time is ‘Plant Food in Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean World’. Steven presents fascinating historical facts and captivating stories of ancient lives. Guests are welcome, no charge.
WISSAHICKON VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Monday, Nov. 12: The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society invites the public to a meeting on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at the Blue Bell Library, 650 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. The program will be A Walking Tour of the Cotswolds and Cornwall presented by Russ and Jean Bellavance.
RSVP’S FINAL FALL 2018 VEC WORKSHOP
Tuesday, Nov. 13: Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC), a program of RSVP holds a series of valuable workshops for nonprofits. The final fall workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon at RSVP, 901 East 8th Ave., Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Starting with strategic plan development, continuing with learning about fundraising and then measuring success for nonprofit organizations, these three interactive workshops will provide sound help to nonprofit organizations. For more information contact Margaret Brenner margaretb@rsvpmc.org. (610) 834-1040 x135.