Around Town
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TWILIGHT ON THE RIVER
May through September - Second and Fourth Wednesday: Twilight on the River is a community open-air market in a lovely setting along the Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, PA. Open May through September. Second and Fourth Wednesdays. 4:30-8:00 pm. A mix of local vendors, food, music, and games. For vendor information send email to: twilightmarketinfo@growingbridgeport.org or call (484) 531-7540. Find us on Facebook.
TASTE AND SEE TOUR
Two Sundays a Month: Spend an afternoon in Phoenixville enjoying a food and spirits walking tour with some light history! We visit restaurants, wineries/breweries, and stores. It is about a mile-long walk through this quaint town. The tours are offered 2 times/month from April through October. Our summer dates are: July 7 or 21, and August 4 or 18. Join us for a stroll on a Sunday afternoon. See what Phoenixville has to offer! For tickets and information visit our website www. tasteandseetour.com. Click on the Tours tab near the top of the of the page and follow the prompts to pick a date and register. Cost is $43 per person
MORNING BIRD WALK
Tuesday, July 2: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Norristown Farm Park staff the first Tuesday of every month for a guided bird walk. Expect to see and hear many bird species that either reside or are passing through the park. Songbirds and raptors are the focus at this time of the year. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet in parking lot #3. This free guided walk is appropriate for all ages. 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.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CARILLON CONCERT IN VALLEY FORGE
Thursday, July 4: At 2 p.m. Independence Day Carillon Concert by Doug Gefvert at Washington Memorial Chapel, Rte. 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park, featuring patriotic selections & works by American composers. Free. Outdoors - Rain or Shine. Sponsored by the Washington Memorial Heritage. 610-7830120, 610-265-5211; www. wmchapel.org
JUNIOR NATURALIST CAMP AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK
Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12: From 9 a.m. to noon. Students ages 9 to 12 entering grades four through seven in fall 2019 spend a week learning about the natural world around them through exploration, games, activities, and crafts. Topics covered will include insects, birds, mammals, habitat, creek exploration, and forest ecology. Camp shirts are guaranteed to those registered by the end of June. The cost is $50 for the whole week. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available online at www.montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark or the park office. For more information call Norristown Farm Park at 610-2700215 or email: rking2@ montcopa.org
JUNIOR NATURALIST CAMP AT LORIMER PARK
Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19: From 9 a.m. to noon. Students ages 9 to 12 entering grades four through seven in fall 2019 spend a week learning about the natural world around them through exploration, games, activities, and crafts. Topics that will be covered include insects, birds, mammals, habitat, creek exploration, and forest ecology. The cost is $50 for the whole week. Camp shirts are guaranteed to those registered by the end of June. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available in the park at the ranger hut, or online at www.montcopa.org/lorimerpark. Camp begins daily at 9 a.m. in the classroom, adjacent to the restrooms. For more information please call Lorimer Park (215-947-3477) or email: rking2@montcopa.org
ANNUAL 5K RACE, FITNESS WALK
Wednesday, July 10: At6 p,m. Kids Run: 6:30 pm 5K Race Time 7 pm. Proceeds of the event support the Moyer Indoor -Outdoor Annual Cross Country Scholarship which is awarded to local students. Rain or Shine Souderton Community Park Family Fun: Music, Craft Beer, Barbecue and Prizes
GRANDE FESTA ITALIANA 2019
Sunday, July 21: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society annual Grande Festa Italiana 2019, 1210 East Ridge Pike in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Sunday, July 21, 2019 Grounds Open at Noon until 8:00 pm. Entertainment, Food, Desserts, Raffles, Baskets and Games. There will be a Raffle for a Samsung 55inch TV. Tickets are $5.00 for one ticket or $10.00 for three tickets. Please support the feast and purchase a ticket! All children 12 and under will receive a surprise! For Information/Details please call 610-277-5320 or find us on Facebook.