Week of October 22

FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR Wednesday, Oct. 25: At 6:30 p.m., the Lower Providence Community Library will host a Financial Aid Seminar for college–bound high school students and their families, presented by Dr. Kevin Bukatman. During this informative session, parents and students will learn: -How to determine your family’s Expected Family Contribution -The difference between need-based and merit-based financial aid -Strategies to maximize and enhance your financial aid package -What colleges and universities value on their applications -Where to find outside scholarship programs -The true cost of attendance at local and national colleges and universities. Dr. Kevin L. Bukatman, Founder and President of College Planning Service America has been a consultant for families of college bound students since 2006. He obtained his master’s degree and doctorate from Boston College. For 18 years, he was an educator and administrator for several private schools and public school districts in Boston and New York. Further detailed information can be found on www.cpsamerica.net This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested. Please email bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, 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. LEGO PLUS Saturday, Oct. 28: – 10:30 am at the Montgomery County/Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, www.mc-npl.org. – Imagine, create, and build using a variety of building sets, including LEGO, K’Nex, Straws and Connectors, and more! For kids in grades K-6. Drop in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. FABULOUS GREASEBAND Saturday, Oct. 28: The Fabulous Greaseband will bring their rock ‘n’ roll party to Pottstown this fall for the Sixth Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event at SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Show tickets are $25 (general admission). An optional, allinclusive buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The SunnyBrook All-American Buffet features mesclun greens, penne primavera, chicken francaise, sliced shoulder filet with demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, bread, beverage, and assorted mini desserts. Tickets for the buffet dinner and show are $60 per person. Advance dinner tickets are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ruth Hood, program director, Meals on Wheels, at 610-326-1610 ext. 336 or rhood@fsmontco.org or visit www.fsmontco.org/events. Tickets may be purchased weekdays between 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Family Services’ Pottstown Office, 1976 East High Street, Pottstown. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. SOUP SALE Saturday, Oct. 28: The Norriton Presbyterian Church, corner of Germantown Pike and Trooper Road in Fairview Village, will hold its annual soup sale featuring assorted homemade soups at $7per quart. Take out only.

Week of October 29

MONTCO BARKS BACK AGAINST CANCER Saturday, Nov. 4: The American Cancer Society invites dogs and their human families to an exciting new event, Montgomery County Barks Back Against Cancer, in dog-friendly Heuser Park. Spending a fall day with your pup in a beautiful park is one of life’s simple pleasures, and at Barks Back, the experience is enhanced with some extras: a onemile walk, a doggy costume contest and other games, and a goody bag for each participating pooch. There will also be food trucks for humans, as well as vendor tables and dog-themed raffle packages. The event’s $25-per-dog registration fee benefits the American Cancer Society. Our doggy mile stroll will begin at 11:30 a.m. Easily accessible and only a couple miles from the King of Prussia Mall, Heuser Park (694 W. Beidler Road) has a playground in addition to a walking path, making it a great place for a family outing. To register for the event, visit the website at www.main.acsevents.org/ mcbb. Then, feel free to email (brittany.macleod@ cancer.org) or text (774571-0868) a picture of your pooch to Brittany MacLeod, and she will add it to the event Facebook page (www. facebook.com/montcobarksback), making your dog a Barks Back “spokespup.” MARKET DAY CRAFT AND PIE SALE Saturday, Nov. 4: Join Christ Lutheran ChurchKulpsville for their Market Day Craft and Pie Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just in time to purchase your holiday gifts and buy a pie or two for the holiday meal. All types of handmade items and art will be sold by local artists. Admission is free. The event will also include a whole pie sale, raffle baskets, and refreshments for purchase. Raffle basket proceeds will exclusively benefit The Gift of Life Donor Program. Market Day is hosted by the Social Ministry Team of Christ Lutheran Church and will benefit various missions and outreaches, both globally and locally. The event will be held inside in Weaver Hall at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Mainland Rd, Harleysville. For more information visit http:// www.marketdayclc.wixsite. com/2016. HALLOWEEN STORYTIME Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween Storytime – 10:30 am at the Montgomery County/ Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, www.mc-npl.org. Dress in costume for a fun Halloween storytime and parade through the library. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Drop in. that focus on coordinating funding for local, community charitable organizations. We meet quarterly to hear three short presentations from local nonprofits. At the end of the evening the members vote and one of the organizations is the recipient of the members contributions. We hope you’ll join us and become a member of this incredibly powerful community group that will benefit countless lives here in Montgomery County. The next quarterly meeting is on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Here’s to the power of 100+ Women! If you have any questions please contact Jessica Batura at 215-368-5755 or visit our website 100pluswomenwhocaremontcopa.com 15TH ANNUAL BOBBY NATALINI JR. BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, Nov. 22: The 15th annual Bobby Natalini Jr. Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Titus Church, 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton. Bobby Natalini Jr. was a student at Norristown Area High School when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. He passed way in 2002 just 2 months before his 18th birthday. For the past 14 years the Natalini family has been sponsoring this blood drive in Bobby’s honor, and have raised more than 1,200 blood donations to save more than 3,860 lives. For an appointment, please contact the Natalini family at 610-279-8699, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code Natalini or download the Blood Donor app.

ONGOING

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