Community Calendar

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Phoenixville Public Library

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Adult writers of fiction invited to attend twice monthly meetings of the Phoenix Fiction Writers at the library. Free. Group meets second Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30to 9p.m. in the library’s Harrop Room. Led by Eric Parmer, offering local writers education, empowerment and constructive criticism. Writers ask questions about the writing process, read work out loud and receive/ offer input on material read. Writers wishing to have their work critiqued should submit to Eric before each meeting. Free and open to public. To submit writing samples or for more information, contact Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.

The Functional Sculpture of Wharton Esherick: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free lecture, “Everyday Art: The Functional Sculpture of Wharton Esherick”, on Monday, Nov. 28at 7p.m. Julie Gannaway of the Wharton Esherick Museum will be the speaker. Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) was a sculptor who worked primarily in wood, extending his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, utensils, interiors, and buildings. Wharton began his artistic journey as a painter in Philadelphia but left his legacy as a wood sculptor in Chester County where he would lead the studio furniture movement and earn the title, “Dean of the American Craft.” Julie Gannaway is the director of business and development at the Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern, where she manages the museum’s revenue generation and operations. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required at www.phoenixvillelibrary/ adults-events-calendar or at 610-933-3013x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

A Book Club for Millennials: Phoenixville Public Library’s newly renamed book club for adults in their 20s and 30s, Books on Tap, will meet next on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7:30p.m. at Iron Hill Brewery, 130 Bridge St., Phoenixville. The book discussed will be “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown. New York Times bestseller “Red Rising” is the first book of a gritty, complex trilogy that blazes its own trail. On desolate Mars, the protagonist, Darrow, is caught in a class system that thrives on oppression and secrecy. He is a Red, the lowest member of society, born to toil in the bowels of the planet in service to the sovereign Golds. When Darrow suffers a devastating loss and betrayal he becomes a revolutionary, taking on a dangerous role in an attempt to bring about social justice. A copy of the book may be reserved at the Library or at www.ccls.org. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations not required. Food and drink are not included but will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Lindsay Friedenberg at lfriedenberg@gmail.com. Phoenixville Public Library will host a workshop, “Mindfulness Practices to Ease Holiday Stress”, on Thursday, Dec. 1from 6to 8p.m. The workshop will be led by Cindy Flores, MA, LPC, of Friends Life Care Partners. This simple workshop introduces several mindfulness strategies that may help you be less stressed and more present for the joyful aspects of the season. Cost is $10per person, cash or check, payable at the door; or by credit card at www. friendslifecare.org. This event is open to the public. Reservations are required at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-events-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Phoenixville Public Library will host the AARP Smart Driver 8-hour class on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. both days. The AARP Smart Driver course offers drivers age 50and older an important opportunity to learn how to drive more efficiently and safely. Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. Cost is $15 for AARP members show- ing your membership card and $20for non-members. This event is open to the public. Please bring a lunch. Reservations are required at www.phoenixvillelibrary. org/adults-events-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA

Birds, Singing (12/5)

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00PM at Phoenixville Public Library. The club will meet to discuss All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld, and will select the books to be discussed in the first half of 2017. In Wyld’s award-winning novel, Jake Whyte lives alone on a bleak island off the British coast. A sheep farmer, Jake finds that her primary companion is her dog, named simply Dog. A copy of the book may be reserved at the Library or at www.ccls.org. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail mpinto@ccls.org or call 610-933-3013x132. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville.

Share some holiday fun this winter season from 3-3:45p.m. Dec. 10as puppets Jampot, Beanpole, and Bayberry, North Pole friends, prepare for the perfect holiday by sharing Holiday songs and discovering that the pleasure of giving makes the time of getting all the better. Presented by Segal Puppets. Note: This event celebrates the diversity of winter celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Registration required: Please register online at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org (through Kids Calendar) or call 610-9333013x 124or when visiting the library.

Free weekly clinic for the public on Thursdays, except the fourth Thursday of the month, from 5to 7p.m. On the second Thursday, the hours will be 5to 6:30p.m. Rick Linn, LLC will provide information, counseling and advocacy in areas of law including family law, trusts and estates, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law and legal issues facing small businesses. Consultations provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for more information.

new weekly group on Saturdays from 12-1:30p.m. Group facilitated by John Argeseanu and open to ESL students and tutors and anyone in the community looking to improve/practice their English. Free and open to public. For more info, email johnargeseanu@gmail. com.

Your guide to resources available to unemployed and underemployed job seekers through the PA CareerLink and the United Way Financial Stability Center of Chester County, is available for free, walk-in appointments each Wednesday from 10:45a.m. to 12:45 p.m., immediately following the weekly meeting of the Library’s Career Success Group. Call for more info.

through December. Learn Microsoft Excel, Windows 10, Google Docs and other applications on selected Saturdays, through December, at Phoenixville Public Library. IT Professional Ernie Tidball is the instructor. The class schedule is as follows: Dec. 3(Excel Advanced). *Student must bring own laptop. Class time is 10a.m. to noon in the Library’s Community Education Room. Cost for each class is $5per person, payable at class time. Students should bring a USB drive if they wish to save their work and may bring their own laptops. Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard and mouse are required. There is a limit of 12students per class, and reservations are required. Class descriptions and online registration are available on the Adult Events calendar. For more information, you may also call 610-9333013ext. 132.

Let APPRISE, the state-run Medicare counseling program, make Medicare choice less of a challenge with help that has only your interests in mind. Free, unbiased, confidential appointments with a certified APPRISE counselor will be available at Phoenixville Public Library during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. Individual appointments will be available Wednesdays, Oct. 19through Nov. 30, at noon, 1:30p.m. or 3p.m. This service is free and open to the public. To schedule an appointment, call 610344-5234and leave your name, phone number, and a good time to call you back. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183Second Avenue, Phoenixville.

00 pm. Megan Koppel with teach about the foundational oils for supporting health. Create your own essential oil to blend and start using at home right away. Create blends for holiday gift giving! $5.00materials fee due night of workshop. Registration REQUIRED. Call 610-287-8360. The library is located at 290Second Street, Schwenksville, PA.

at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Thursday, December 1at 6:30pm. Bring your needles and yarn. Beginners welcome. Share your projects, learn a new stitch, and make new friends. The knitters meet on the first Thursday of each month. Call 610287-8360.

30 a.m. to noon. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa! Enjoy snacks and a craft! Registration requested. (PLEASE NOTE visits with Santa will be scheduled at the program) Call 610-287-8360. The library is located at 290 Second Street, Schwenksville, PA.

Mondays at 7:30p.m. Teens and adults. There is a charge per session. Join Adoja Amoah-Aggrey, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. E-mail questions to yoga.vaayu@gmail.com.

at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Mondays at 2p.m. (no class Nov, 21) Gentle yoga for people with less mobility, led by certified yoga instructor, Kamini Patel. There is a charge per session (funds provide books and supplies to children in India.) Email questions to: kaminipat@ yahoo.com.

at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Monday, December 5at 10:30am. Ages 3-6with adult. Join us for a story, music and movement! Presented by The Dance Centre in Skippack. Class space is limited. Registration REQUIRED.

at Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville on Monday, December 5 at 7:00pm. For teens and adults who enjoy young adult books. The bookto be discussed in December is Vicious by V. E. Schwab. Online discussion of this title is available at www. goodreads.com. Search for the “Perkiomen Valley Library Readers” group and join the discussion. Copies will be available at the library. Call 610-287-8360.

A new exhibit, “Smoke, Fire and Bravery-- A History of Phoenixville’s Fire Companies” is now open and runs through November at Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area, 204 Church St. Phoenixville. It features photographs, documents and artifacts including many from the collection of Phoenixville Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, that have never been seen by the general public. The exhibit is free. For more information, go to the HSPA web site, www.hspa-pa.org.

Area events

Perkiomen Township Fire Company will be selling Douglas and Fraser Fir Christmas Trees. They will also be selling tree stands and will do STAND STRAIT TREE DRILLING. The trees will be sold on the Fire Company lot at Route 29& Trappe Road. Hours of operation are Monday, Thursday, Friday from 6to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m..

sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club of Schwenksville will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Four historic homes and a community church are included this year. For additional information see www.gfwcpaschwenksville.org Tickets are available for $20 in advance from Women’s Club members or Anne Rutter at 610-287-7267.

will be presented at Grace Bible Church, Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6p.m. with food, music, and live animals. Grace Bible Church is located at 777 Starr St., Phoenixville. The website is: www.gracebiblephoenixville.org