Until Dec. 11

PARADE GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED Nominations: The Montgomery County St. Patrick’s Parade committee had its first meeting to set plans for the 2018 Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Parade. The parade committee is made up of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and Social members who support the AOH Notre Dame Division, which is located in Swedesburg, Upper Merion Township. The parade date is March 10, 2018 in Conshohocken, with the start time of 2 pm at 11th and Fayette streets. Rain date will be March 24th. Along with the parade other events have been scheduled -- the Grand Marshal’s Ball will take place at the Elmwood Zoo Banquet Hall on March 3rd, and the Irish Coffee contest will take place at the AOH Hall on March 8th. The Grand Marshal selections are now being accepted. All letters must be sent to the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee at the following address: Attn. Grand Marshal Nominations, 719 Pershing Street, Bridgeport Pa. 19405 All letters must be received by Monday, December 11th. The announcement will take place at the AOH Appreciation night on December 16th. To be nominated for Grand Marshal, you must be a resident of Montgomery County, be Irish by birth or descent, and be a person who has been a substantial contributor to the community. No nominations will be accepted after December 11th.

Week of November 26

MONTCO SENIOR CHOIR PERFORMANCE Sunday, Nov. 26: The Montco Senior Concert Choir will be presenting their annual Christmas concert at Asbury United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 26 at 2:00 P.M. The concert will feature music that is based on the religious significance of the holiday as well as secular elements. The Montco Senior Concert Choir is comprised of seniors 55 and over and consists of approximately 20 men and women. Most are from Montgomery County, but some are from Delaware and Bucks counties. The choir is led by Tedd Didden, who also serves as the organist and choir director at Asbury. The concert is free and open to the public. Asbury UMC is located at the corner of Pine and Freedley streets across from Montgomery Fire Company. In addition to street parking, concertgoers may park in the parking lot behind the fire company. Please do not park in the first row, which is reserved for firefighters. PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER Sat, Dec. 2: Norriton Presbyterian Church, 608 N. Trooper Road (corner of Germantown Pike and Trooper Road) Fairview Village,will hold a pork and sauerkraut dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. Take-out dinners are available. Plenty of free parking.

Week of December 3

DESIGNER BAG BINGO Sunday, Dec. 3: Norristown Maenner-Chor, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA 19401, is hosting Designer Bag Bingo, featuring bags by Coach, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley and other top designers. Doors open at noon and Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for regular Bingo, specials are available for 3 for $5; jackpot Bingo, coverall 3 for $ 5. Raffles and 50-50 will also be available. Advanced ticket sales are $25 until November 22; at the door tickets are $30. Beverages will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol, and this is a non-smoking event. This is an adult event, and children are not permitted. This is a non-smoking event. For advanced ticket purchase or for more information contact Joy 610-476-1614 or Alyssa 484-576-3822. Audubon Women’s Club The Audubon Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 5th at 7:30 pm at Shannondell in the Ashcroft Bldg. The program

for the evening will be a “Christmas Program”. New members are welcome. For information please contact

Maria Shackelford at 610-539-5960

ONGOING

CHRISTMAS FOOD ORDERS Through Dec. 2: 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 December 2nd. Orders will be available for pick up on Sat., December 16th at 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale. 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, 001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401. Contact: 610-2785100. PRE-K ADVENTURES Tuesdays through October 24: Pre-K Adventures – 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. BABY LAP RAP Wednesdays through October 25: Baby Lap Rap – 10:30 am - Simple stories, new and traditional songs, shaker eggs and rhythm sticks for your baby and you! Flannelboard activities and props will help your child learn and play with Mother Goose rhymes. Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in.