The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Reunion info, comedy night, squirrel tales and moonlit hikes
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NHS Class OF 1957 – 62nd Reunion
Friday Oct. 4: We will meet at noon at the 1912 Club, (formerly Plymouth Country Club). Lunch will be served at 1 pm and there will be a cash bar. Cost is $38 per person and checks can be made out to NHS Class of 1957 and mailed to Lee Detwiler, 208 Manor Road, Harleysville, 19438 by 9/26/2019. Or for further questions, call Jeanne (Steffy) Sambrick, 215699-9669.
NHS Class of 1959 - 60th Reunion
Friday Oct. 4, Sat. Oct. 5, Sun, Oct. 6: Norristown High School Class of 1959 will hold a reunion weekend. That activity schedule begin on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Commercial Club in Jeffersonville from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 5 a buffet luncheon will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Chadwick’s Restaurant in Audubon. On Sunday, Oct. 6 a brunch will be held at 10 a.m. at Chadwick’s Restaurant. A church service is planned at the historic Norriton Church, Germantown Pike and Trooper Road at 8:30 a.m. Throughout the weekend there will be memorabilia on display. NHS graduate Jerry Spinelli will give away three autographed books and Frank “Rinky” Batson (Class of 1954) will give away three matted and framed paintings from his “Remembering Norristown” series. Also NHS alum Ivan Price will give away three copies of his book “The Best Stories Always End with Thanks.” For more information contact Bob Landes at 610-539-0180.
Riverview Consort Concert
Saturday, Oct. 5: A concert by the Riverview Consort, a music ensemble of lutes, recorders, percussion and voices, will include early music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Early Baroque periods, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Rd, at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. A free will offering will be received and a dessert reception follows. For more information, visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us.
Children’s Nature Series: Squirrel Tales
Wednesday, Oct. 9: At 1 p.m. Why do squirrels and chipmunks seem so busy now? Find out the answer to this question and more as you explore the fall season in the Norristown Farm Park. Learn about a very acrobatic and intelligent animal. Listen to a squirrel story, make a craft, and walk to find squirrel signs. Meet at the pavilions. This program is appropriate for children ages three and up with an adult. The cost is $5 per child. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please call Norristown Farm Park at (610) 270-0215 or email rking2@montcopa.org.
A.D. Eisenhower High School Class of 1969 in Norristown 50th Reunion
Friday, Oct. 11: The graduating class is holding their 50th class reunion on Friday October 11, 2019 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at Elmwood Park Zoo in Canopy Gardens Hall. The cost is $65 per person and registration is required by mail by August 31, 2019. Registration and additional information is available on the class website http://www.classcreator.com/Norristown-PA-A-D-Eisenhower-1969 For general questions please email Marilyn Peters at email: peters567@msn.com or Mark Call at Phone: 484-393-1212
Comedy Night
Friday, Oct. 11: Come out and enjoy a great evening of entertainment at 7 PM 1210 E. Hector St. ConshohockenDoors open at 6:30. For $50.00 you get an open bar, beef sandwiches and salads also a night of laughs.. Entertainment is by the Chris Morris Group. Don’t miss this fun filled night. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire fighters. For your tickets call 610972-1842 or 610-283-2371. Tickets also on sale at the firehouse Mondays and Friday nights. Deadline for tickets is Oct 09th. Electronics Recycling Collection Event Saturday, Oct. 12: Always Be Recyclin’If it has a plug, battery or charger, we can recycle it. We can accept most electronics for free on Sat, Oct 12, 11 am-3pm. For a current price list on tv’s and other large items with a recycling fee please visit www.facebook.com/alwaysberecyclin’. At our event, Christ Lutheran Church will be accepting donations to support our Hunger Programs. For more information visit CLC’s website at www.christlc.org.
Fashion Show and Luncheon
Saturday, October 12: At 11:30 AM Freeland Chapter #323 Order of the Eastern Star will host a Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon at Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA. Fashions are by Shekala’s - a Petite, Missy and Plus Size Boutique of Franconia. Tickets are $15.00 and includes the fashions and luncheon. There will be 50/50 opportunities, baskets- bring a friend and enjoy an outing. Tickets are available by calling Darlene at 610-212-8654 (cell) or by email dargram0806@aol.com
Candlelight Rosary
Sunday, Oct. 13: St. Paul Parish (Johnson Highway & New Hope Street, East Norriton) hosts its 24th annual Candlelight Rosary in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, and in reparation to her Immaculate Heart.. In the presence of the Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima statue, the devotions begin at 7:00 PM and conclude with Benediction, veneration of the relics of Fatima and the Fatima “Adeus.” Refreshments follow. For more info call: 610.279.6725.
Full Moon Hike at Norristown Farm Park
Sunday, Oct. 13: At 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an opportunity to be in the park past sunset. Take a hike by the light of the silvery moon. Find out why October’s full moon is sometimes called the ‘hunter’s moon.’ A park ranger will lead this evening adventure. Proper footwear is recommended. The hike will be approximately two miles. Meet in parking lot #5. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park at (610) 270-0215 or email rking2@montcopa.org. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403.