Norristown Maenner-Chor to host Designer Bag Bingo

The Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave is holding Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1 pm. Regular or 4 Corner Bingo — Advanced Tickets $25; $30 at the door. Specials available — 4 for $5 or $2 each. Jackpot Bingo: Cover All 3 for $5 or $2 each. Raffles and 50/50 will be available.

Anyone who brings a pair of women’s or children’s slippers for Laurel House will be entered into a drawing for a Special Basket.

Beverages and food will be available for sale. No outside alcohol permitted and this is a non-smoking event.

Tickets are available now at the bar at the MaennerChor Club. For more information contact: Joy — 610476-1614 or Michelle 610342-7161.

Montgomery County SPCA to host annual holiday dinner

The Montgomery County SPCA will host its Annual Holiday Dinner for the Animals on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the Conshohocken Shelter, 19 East Ridge Pike. Thereafter, all three shelters will receive their quota of Holiday Dinner in advance of the actual holidays.

For over half a century, the Montgomery County SPCA has dedicated itself to preparing a unique holiday meal for the sheltered animals. Frances Frazier, working with the Main Line Auxiliary, originally began this meal to provide the animals wit a special treat around the holiday season. The menu currently consists of ground beef, vegetables, and broth, all freshly prepared at our shelters.

Noma Ann “Cricket” Roberts is the chairperson of our special holiday feeding program. In addition to the kennel dinner for the dogs and cats, special treats will also be available for both our large and small animals. There will be several opportunities for photos and videos to be taken.

Roberts will also have holiday gifts available for members and friends to purchase at holiday tables in the Conshohocken Lobby. Gift items for sale will include items for both humans and pets. The Holiday Sale Tables will be in the Conshohocken Lobby starting on Saturday, Dec. 11. Sale proceeds will benefit the sheltered pets. Montgomery County SPCA sweatshirts and T-shirts will be included as some of the people-type gifts.

For further information on this event, contact the SPCA at (610) 825-0111.

Christmas food orders at Presentation

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 21st. Orders will be available for pick up on Sat., December 18th, from 1-3 PM at 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale.

Holiday Frost Fair coming to Pottsgrove Manor on Dec. 12

Explore the history of the holidays at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 18th Century Holiday Frost Fair is a new program that invites the public to immerse themselves in an 18th-century style market fair, complete with vendors, demonstrations, and games.

Visitors can also explore handmade goods and seasonal crafts from local artisans at the holiday market. This event has a suggested $2 donation per person.

Gather the whole family and dress for the weather to start a new holiday tradition at Pottsgrove Manor’s Frost Fair. Learn about gingerbread recipes from the past and see how it was baked at the Bake Oven. Follow the sound of laughter and music to engage with Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theater, and play a fair game to win a prize at one of the three game booths.

Explore what merchants in the 18th century sold, such as historic art made by At the Sign of the Black Bear alongside woodworking and weaving at Stone House History. Stop over at the hot chocolate tent for a sample of this historic drink, then laugh and make new friends at the tavern.

Discover the history of Twelfth Night celebrations from the 1750s as the first floor of Pottsgrove Manor will be open for self-guided tours. Hearth cooking in the reproduction kitchen will highlight some of the favorite seasonal treats that you may want to include at your holiday table.

Find a unique gift for everyone on your list from local artisans, set up in the holiday market. From ornaments to jewelry, pottery, and much more, there is something special at every stall. Hot food and sweet treats complete the day, but the memories of Frost Fair will last all season long.

Frost Fair is an outdoor, weather-dependent event. Free parking and complimentary shuttle service will be available at Pottstown Memorial Park. Follow signs for parking.

Pottsgrove Manor is following all updated CDC guidelines for the mitigation of COVID-19 at the facility including appropriate mask-wearing, social distancing, and capacity limits. All visitors must follow these guidelines.

Theatre Horizon stages Holiday Spectacular

Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, is thrilled to reopen the doors of their theater just in time for the holiday season with a curated evening of music, poetry, and much-needed laughter hosted by Philadelphia Theater icons, Brett Robinson and Alex Bechtel. The Holiday Spectacular: A Celebration of Gathering will be Theatre Horizon’s first in-person production after nearly 18 months of virtual programming as beloved actors, musicians, and community members celebrate the holiday season with this original variety show. Directed

by Artistic Director Nell Bang-Jensen, the show will be offered Friday, December 10 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 12 at 3pm.

“We are so excited to welcome guests back to our theatre in Norristown,” notes Artistic Director Nell BangJensen. “Our holiday celebration will bring audiences back to Theatre Horizon to celebrate the community and a world in which we can gather once more. Brett, Alex, and I have been having so much fun creating the script for the show. We’re leaning into the silliness inspired by the season and can’t wait to laugh with you.”

The festival holidaythemed show will feature memorable songs, sketches, poetry, and plenty of laughters as Robinson and Bechtel are joined on stage by Theatre Horizon favorites Suli Holum, Steve Pacek, Pax Ressler, Jenn Rose, and a special guest appearance by Andrea Lamy from Horizon’s acclaimed Art Houses digital program.

Tickets to the Holiday Spectacular: A Celebration of Gathering are $25. A limited number of $2 tickets are available for Norristown residents (Norristown tickets must be reserved over the phone and require proof of a Norristown zipcode). Artist discounts will also be available.