Around Town
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MIRTHFUL ANGEL POTTERY AND SCULPTURE STUDIO
December 8: From 9 am5pm. Visit the Annual Holiday Open House and Sale. Location: 1301 Valley Forge Road, Eagleville, PA 19403 (at the corner of Rt 363 and Woodlyn Ave in Worcester Twp.) Select from an incredible array of unique stoneware utilitarian and sculptural objects designed and made by award-winning local artisan/educator Marlene Serafine Gaudio. For more: www.mirthfulangelpottery.wordpress.com
NATURAL ORNAMENTS AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK
Sunday, Dec. 8: At 1 p.m. Whimsical and decorative, natural ornaments and decorations are made from natural materials, including pine cones, seeds, pods, and berries. Crafted by hand, they are environmentally friendly, distinctive, and artistic – the ideal gift! Learn how to make owls and reindeer from pine cones, squirrels from spruce cones, and mice from milkweed and acorns. Bring a glue gun and glue sticks and a box to carry your creations home. Meet in the Salt Wing. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages 8 and up. The cost is $5.00 per person. Pre-registration 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.
FULL-MOON HIKE
Thursday, Dec. 12: – Join a park ranger on an early evening walk that will be illuminated by the full moon. Learn why the December full moon is sometimes called the “cold moon” or the “long night’s moon.” The hike will be between two and three 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 (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
BI-MONTHLY BINGO Friday, Dec. 13: Bi-Monthly Bingo Night Open to the General Public -- December 13, 2019, Cash Prizes and Refreshments, Doors Open at 6 PM at which time the food is available before the start of Play at 7 PM.
Where: Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Call for information 610-631-1594. Plenty of parking with lights and pleasant accommodation. Come early, space is filling up with over 90 attending each bingo.
THE CRUISERS STEER INTO MAENNER-CHOR
Saturday, Dec. 14: Don’t miss these classic rock n’ roll tributes to Elvis, The Big Bopper, and Roy Orbison! Plus, you’ll be treated to a performance by “Teen Angel” who will sing the female fronted hits of the 1950’s! Put on your bobby socks, roll up your old blue jeans and cruise into the 50s and 60s with The Cruisers. Lets twist and shout just like in the good old days. Doors open at 6 pm for Dinner. Show starts at 7:30 pm $25 per person. Tickets On Sale Now!! This event sold out last year so get your tickets early. Event is held at the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown,
PA 19401 Call the Club at 610-272-9043 for tickets. VALLEY FORGE BEER & CIDER FEST
Saturday, Dec. 14: The 9th Annual Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA to spread some pre-holiday cheer on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The event, recently selected as one of the Top Beer Festivals Coming to Philly by VisitPhilly.com , will feature an incredible variety of beers and ciders from throughout the state, across the country, and around the globe. Tickets are on sale now. Back by popular demand, the holiday-themed festival will once again host an Ugly Sweater Pageant where individual attendees or groups can compete for valuable prizes. A sell-out is expected. Info and tickets at www.ValleyForgeBeerFest.com. he Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival (www. ValleyForgeBeerFest.com ) will have two sessions: 12:30-4:00pm and 5:309:00pm. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Once the event sells out, no additional tickets will be available for purchase. A sell-out is expected. Advance purchase is strongly recommended for guaranteed admission. Tickets are $55 (VIP) or $45 (GA) when purchased in advance at the event website www. ValleyForgeBeerFest.com . Designated driver tickets are $10 each. No one under 21, including designated drivers, will be admitted and all attendees must show valid photo ID for entry. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is located at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456. The event takes place in Hall C. The Expo Center offers free on-site parking. The event is produced by Starfish Junction and sponsored in part by Philly Beer Events and Hard Cider News.