Around Town

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HARVEST SHEAF CRAFT AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Sunday, Nov. 3: At 1 p.m. As the last of the grain crops were gathered in, farm workers used to weave decorative items as a symbol of continuing prosperity on the land. Come to the Farm Park to make a harvest sheaf from braided raffia, grasses, or a small broom in honor of the tradition. Decorate it with mixed bunches of grasses, seed heads, nuts, and other natural things. Tie the top with fall ribbon and hang on a door, pillar, or post as a reminder of the golden days of the season. Meet in the Salt Wing. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 12and up. The cost is $5.00 per person. Preregistration is required. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610) 270-0215 or email: rking2@montcopa.org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403. Visit Norristown Farm Park online at www.montcopa.org/ norristownfarmpark

FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALK AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Monday, Nov. 4: From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – The fall migration of birds continues. Join park staff on a guided bird walk. Search for resident and migrating birds, especially hawks. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet in parking lot #3. This free recreational program is appropriate for all ages. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610) 2700215 or email: khakun@ montcopa.org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403. Visit Norristown Farm Park online at www. montcopa.org/norristownfarmpark

CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: ‘TREES AND SEEDS’ AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Tuesday, Nov. 5: At 1 p.m. Hear a story about trees and make a leafy craft. Learn about the parts of a tree and what makes it grow. How do trees help people and animals? Walk to some special trees and play a matching game with leaves, seeds, and trees. Meet in the Salt Wing. This program is appropriate for children ages three and up with an adult. The cost is $5.00 per child. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register please call Norristown Farm Park (610) 2700215 or email: rking2@ montcopa.org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403.

ST. PATRICK CHURCH BAZAAR

Friday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 9: The annual Christmas bazaar will be held Nov. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 9 from noon to 8 p.m. in the church hall (entrance on DeKalb Street) at DeKalb and Chestnut streets. Featured attractions include Tombola; Children and Teen Booth; Craft Booth; Jewelry Booth: Attic Treasures; Spirit Wheel; Baked goods and homemade candy. Food items include homemade soups and traditional Mexican fare.

BISHOP KENRICK CLASS 1969 REUNION

Saturday, Nov. 9: Bishop Kenrick High School Class of 1969 50th Reunion will be held Nov. 9,2019 at Chadwick’s in Audubon Pa. Music by AM Radio Tribute Band. Please contact Josephine Cicala Volpe at m58mom58@comcast. net or call 610-631-1692.

MEAT WHEEL

Sunday, Nov. 10: From 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Norristown MaennerChor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA 19401. Bring your dollar bills for a chance to win plenty of steaks, chicken, beef, pork, seafood, sausage, bacon and turkey!! It’s a simple game of chance to win! $1.00, $2.00 or $3.00 buys you a chance at a number on the Meat Wheel. You may purchase multiple tickets for each round if the round is not sold out. All Seafood only rounds will be $2.00 and all Steak only rounds will be $3.00. If your number is the winner Congratulations, you get to select one meat choice from a variety of choices as your prize. Each round gives you three (3) chances to win! You may buy a ticket for every round or just a few - it’s up to you! There will be a $5.00 Grand Finale Bonus Round! The Philadelphia Eagles have a bye week - so it’s a great time to come out and try your luck at the Meat Wheel! Drinks and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Contact Linda at 610539-1895

with any questions.

WILD ABOUT WHITETAILS AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Sunday, Nov. 10: At4 p.m. Join a park ranger to learn about the fascinating world of the white-tailed deer. Topics such as habitat, breeding behaviors, tracking, and antlers will be covered. Walk to spot deer and the signs they leave behind. Bring binoculars if you have them. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Meet at the park office. This free program is appropriate for adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please call Norristown Farm Park at 610-2700215 or email rking2@ montcopa.org. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403.

9TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAZAAR

Saturday, Nov. 16: Mother of Divine Providence Church, 405 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, will host its 19th Annual Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The yearly event features over 100 crafters tables featuring an amazing assortment of handmade items along with the opportunity to win a raffle item from any crafters’ table. In addition, Parish members offer: a table filled with delicious homebaked goods, a variety of tasty food and beverages, a Tombolia brimming with great prizes, Attic Treasures to discover, a 50⁄50 for one lucky shopper, and a day full of fun!

BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF BOBBY NATALINI JR.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Bobby Natalini Jr. was from East Norriton and attended Norristown Area High School. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, Bobby received multiple blood transfusions. The blood he received from anonymous donors granted him more time with family and friends during his three year battle with the disease. Bobby passed away in 2002, just 2 months before his 18th birthday. For the past 15 years, the Natalini Family has been hosting a blood drive in honor of Bobby the day before Thanksgiving. Join us this year as we celebrate Bobby with the 16th Annual Blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at St. Titus Church, 3006 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

AUDUBON WOMEN’S CLUB

Tuesday, Nov. 12: The Audubon Womens Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Shannondell in the Ashcroft Bldg. The program for the evening will be “Ivan Stiles – Music in the Folk Tradition” New members are welcome. For information please contact Maria Shackelford at 610-5395960.

A NIGHT OF SINGING THE CLASSICS … WITH TONY LEODORA

Saturday, Nov. 30: From 6:00 - 10:00 pm. An Italian Dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, sausage and salad will be served at 6:00 pm. The show will start at 6:30 to 10:00 pm. The tickets are $10 each. The Norristown MaennerChor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown will be transformed into a night club for dinner and a show with the Sounds of Sinatra. Tony Leodora and sensational jazz saxophonist Frankie Ewing will present your favorites from the Great American Songbook throughout the evening. In addition to a heavy dose of Sinatra, there will be the best of Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and more.For Tickets, call the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club at 610-272-9043. This event sold out last year so get your tickets early.

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 4or 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

LITERACY COUNCIL OF NORRISTOWN Are you looking for

a meaningful volunteer experience, which will impact the lives of adult learners and their families? If so, LCN needs you! LCN matches adult volunteer tutors with other adults needing help with reading, writing, math, GED preparation or English as a Second Language (ESL). Volunteer tutors attend a 1.5 hour Orientation and 12-hour Tutor Training Workshop before being matched with a student. The pair is then expected to meet at a public place twice weekly for 1.5 hours per session for a minimum of six months or until the student goal is met. The next Orientation will be held from 4:30 - 6:00 PM on September 4, 2019. For more details call 610-292-8515 or visit our website: www. LcnLit.org.

BINGO

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Presentation Bingo will be held EVERY Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food available for purchase and the games begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for boards and $15 for paper. Please join us at Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Road Lansdale. For more information please leave a message at 215-3629599 and we will return the call from a cell phone number.

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

First Sundays of the month: Free health screenings at St. Patrick Church hall, DeKalb and Chestnut streets, Norristown, from noon to 3. The faculty and students from St. Joseph’s University Institute for bioethics, the Sisters of Mercy Health Services and many others have been key players in helping our parish with this important outreach as we have expanded the services provided. Several of our own parishioners have been trained as health promoters and do the screening with the help of others. We are continuing to expand the range of services to include referrals to clinics. The goals of this effort are to increase medical knowledge and care, to save lives and to enable better use of hospital resources. The focus is on the underserved populations near us, but we welcome all parishioners to come see what’s happening and see if there may be a role for you.

CALLING ALL PINOCHLE PLAYERS

Every Friday: The North Wales Library, 233 S. Swartley Street, North Wales, offers group Pinochle every Friday at noon and additional players are needed. Please stop by and join us for this free event.

VETERANS SOCIAL GROUP

Calling all local Veterans: Are you looking to get together with other Veterans to have some great discussions? Join The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care & Memory Care for a free monthly Veterans’ Social Group at the community. This group meets at The Birches, located at 691 Main St., Harleysville. Join this monthly social group for Veterans and meet other area Veterans to discuss a variety of topics including history, personal experiences, current events, and more! Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Gary Kozick, will facilitate this social group. He has experience working in home care, assisted living, personal care and skilled nursing facilities. He is the sole proprietor of Gary Kozick Elder Care Solutions, L.L.C. This event is free and open to Veterans; however, space is limited. RSVP requested by Feb. 2. For more information or to RSVP, please call 215-541-3700.