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SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR VEGAS AT VARIETY

Saturday, March 24: Tickets for the annual Vegas at Variety, scheduled for March 24 at College Hall at Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, from 7 to 11 p.m., are available online at https://support. varietyphila.org/VegasAtVarietyNight2018. Variety, The Children’s Charity, located on Potshop Road in Worcester, serves children and adults with special needs through educational, developmental and social programs and classes yearround. Vegas at Variety is just one of the fundraising efforts the organization relies on to finance the camp and its programs.

DAVID FRIDAY MEMORIAL NIGHT

Saturday, April 14: Friends and family invite everyone to celebrate the life of David Friday beginning at 7 p.m. at Screwballs, 216 W. Beidler Road, King of Prussia. All proceeds benefit the David Friday Memorial Scholarship Funds, and checks should be made out to Pope John Paul II High school. Organizers ask that attendees wear green and gold in memory of David Friday. Donations will be accepted at the door.

TASTE OF THE SUBURBS 2018

Sunday, April 15: The King of Prussia Rotary Club is pleased to announce that tickets for Taste of the Suburbs 2018 are on sale online at kingofprussiarotary.org. This year’s event will showcase food and drink specialties from over 30 restaurants, wineries and micro- breweries. Many of King of Prussia’s newest restaurants will be participating for the first time. Tickets cost $40 on line or $50 at the door. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 9 PM Sunday April 15 at the King of Prussia Mall. All ticket proceeds go to the Club’s charitable foundation that supports scholarships, first responders and local service organizations that help meet community needs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website. kingofprussiarotary.org. The King of Prussia Rotary Club is made up of professionals, business owners and institutional leaders that meet at Maggiano’s, 205 Mall Blvd. King of Prussia, PA 19406. The King of Prussia Rotary Club Charitable Foundation awards over $35,000 annually. For more information, meeting times or membership applications contact President Bill Miller at 267-688-3463

UNTIL MARCH 17 PROM DRESS PALOOZA

Until March 17: The First Baptist Church of Norristown is receiving donations for their annual Prom Dress Palooza! All new and gently-used dresses, shoes, and accessories may be bagged and dropped off at the church’s front door at any point prior to March 17, 2018. The Palooza will be held on Friday, March 23 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 24 from 12-4 p.m. For more information please contact the church at 610-539-7075 or fbcnorr@ verizon.net. FBC Norristown is located at 445 Burnside Avenue directly behind Norristown Area High School.

Through March 22 WINTER WEDNESDAY BINGO

March 21: Presentation BINGO will be held on March 21st. Doors open at 5:00 with food available for purchase and the games begin at 6:30. Admission is $10 for boards, $15 for paper. Please join us at Presentation of Our Lord Church, 1564 Allentown Rd, Lansdale. Questions 215-3629599. Weekly Wednesday BINGO resumes on April 4th.

NORRISTOWN GARDEN CLUB SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS

Until April 30, 2018: The Norristown Garden Club is offering scholarships to residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania enrolled in full-time, horticulture-related programs. Non-residents will be considered if attending a full-time, horticulture-related program at an academic institution in the above Pennsylvania counties. Horticulture-related fields may include: Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Botany, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Floriculture, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Architecture, and Plant Pathology. To obtain an application, visit the Norristown Garden Club’s website: https:// norristowngardenclub.org/ ngc/index.php/scholarshipapplication/ The deadline for applications is April 30, 2018.

Week of March 4 BINGO

Friday, March 9: Bi-Monthly Bingo Night Open to the general public with cash prizes and refreshments. Doors open at 6 PM at which time the food is available before the start of play at 7 p.m. at 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.

CONCERT

Saturday, March 10: A concert will be presented by young area musicians Seth Trumbore on piano, Keoni Bolding on violin and Aidan Bolding on cello at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. There will be a freewill offering and dessert reception following. For more information, call the church at 215-234-8020 or visit www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.

BULLYING PREVENTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY

Saturday, March 10: Penn Foundation’s Family Autism Center will host a workshop entitled “Bullying Prevention and Social Media Safety” on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9:00 – 10:30 am in Penn Foundation’s Loux Healthcare Center - Univest Community Room (807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville). The cost is $25 per person or couple. This workshop is designed for parents/caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Parents/caregivers will learn about different forms of bullying such as School Bullying and Cyberbullying. The workshop will cover information regarding victims of bullying and the effects on one’s health. In addition, discussion will include how parents can help their children if they suspect he/ she is being bullied; how to advocate for their child; and resources surrounding how to start a conversation about bullying. To register, please contact Elaina Borchelt at 267.404.5988 or eborchelt@pennfoundation.org.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Saturday, March 10: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early, and a little differently with this Irish Pub edition of Murder Mystery Dinner event at the Valley Forge Casino and Resort. Costumes are encouraged for this audience participation event. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Call 610-277-0292 or visit www.murder-envy.com.

Week of March 11 CELTIC HARP CONCERT

Sunday, March 11: Musician Renee Arner will play some special music on the Celtic harp in honor of the St. Patty’s season. She will be accompanied by a guitarist. Learn about the history of the Celtic harp and what makes a tune Celtic. For some of the songs any children that are present will be invited to dance. At the end of the concert participants can try the harp. Meet in the Salt Wing of the barn, adjacent to the park office. The suggested donation is $5.00 per person. This event is appropriate for adults and children ages five and up. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register call 610-270-0215 or email rking2@montcopa.org. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike in East Norriton, PA 19403. To visit Norristown Farm Park online go to: www.montcopa.org/ norristownfarmpark

SWEDESBURG GARDEN CLUB

Monday, March 12: The Swedesford Garden club meets on March 12th at 6:45 PM at the North Wales Area Library, 233 Swartley Street, North Wales, PA. Penn State Master Gardener, Jane Irvin-Klotz, is known for her entertaining presentations. Her topic on this evening will be the many interesting and diverse qualities of lavender as an herb, flower and companion plant.

MORNING BIRD WALK

Tuesday, March 13: The northern migration of waterfowl has begun. The park’s wetland areas, creeks, and the pond will be the focus on this morning bird walk led by park staff. Songbirds and raptors will also be seen. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet in parking lot #3. This free program is open for all ages. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register call 610270-0215 or email khakun@ montcopa.org. Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike, E. Norriton, PA 19403.

UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB

Wednesday, March 14: The Upper Merion Camera Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 pm at the Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. The assigned subject “Winter Scenes” will be judged. Visitors are welcome. Information at 215-234-9103 and http://www.uppermerioncamera.org.

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Thursday, March 15: During National Women’s History Month, Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women welcome Jillian Pirtle, President of Marian Anderson National Museum in Philadelphia at 6 p.m. at Pepper’s in King of Prussia. RSVP to cmcbpw@ gmail.com or 610 585 6455.

HARLEM WIZARDS AT NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, March 16: The Norristown Area Education Foundation (NAEF) will host the Harlem Wizards’ “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops,” basketball-fueled entertainment at Norristown Area High School on March 16. West Norriton Chick-fil-A is a sponsoring a basketball throwing contest at halftime, where a handful of raffle ticket holders will compete in shooting hoops for free Chick-fil-A food for a year. Those in uniform will automatically earn a raffle ticket and then have the opportunity to purchase additional raffle tickets along with the rest of the crowd. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at HarlemWizards.com, the administration building, 402 N. Whitehall Road, West Norriton, and all district schools. Norristown Area High School is located at 1900 Eagle Drive, West Norriton.

BASKET RAFFLE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Saturday, March 17: Bring your luck & friends to Perkiomen Valley HS in Collegeville to celebrate the Best of the Greater Perkiomen Valley and beyond! Adults-only, ages 18+. Win your share of 150+ baskets filled with great merchandise, tickets, gift cards and services, plus Grand Prizes, Best of Community baskets and 50⁄50s. BYO light dinner, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks. Cost: $20 admission including 25 raffle tickets, bottle of water & small snack. Grand Prize tickets also included when tables reserved for 6 or 8. Exclusive raffle & extra tickets for those who donate $20

of healthy food! Additional chances available for purchase at event. Cash & credit cards accepted. Doors open at 4 pm. Raffle begins at 6 pm sharp. No walk-ins. Admission tickets available on-line (no extra fees) at: dailybreadcommunityfoodpantry.yapsody.com or call 484-552-8431.

ST. PATTY’S DAY NONPERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE

Saturday, March 17: Healthy canned & non-perishable food items wanted to replenish supplies at Daily Bread Community Food

Pantry. Drop off donations with volunteers at the green army truck in the front lot of Perkiomen Valley High School between noon & 6 pm. Current needs include canned veggies, fruits, soups & meats, baby foods and juices, pasta sauces, laundry detergent, dish soap, personal care items and diapers for babies and adults. Call Pantry at 610-489-5540 weekdays between 9 & noon to inquire about critical food donation needs for diabetic children & adults. Also accepting dog and cat food donations.

Week of March 18 SPRING CRAFT FAIR AT HISTORIC SELMA MANSION

Sunday, March 18: from 10 am to 4 pm, the Norristown Preservation Society will host their annual Spring Craft Fair at Selma Mansion, located at 1301 West Airy St., Norristown. Crafty gifts and decorations for Easter and Mother’s Day will be available, such as jewelry, candles, homemade items, candy, bath items, baked goods, and more. Besides items for sale, they’ll have raffle baskets. The event is free and open to the public. All profits from the sale of vendor spaces go towards the restoration and maintenance of Selma Mansion. For more information, contact Michaelene Walski at 484-516-6357.

Also, mark your calendar for Selma Mansion’s History Day coming up on April 7th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AUDUBON BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK ON THE PENNYPACK TRAIL

Tuesday, March 20: Meet at the Terwood and Welsh Road parking lot access to the Pennypack Trail for this morning bird walk led by members of the Wyncote Audubon Society. Expect to see some of the earliest arriving spring migrant birds as well as winter resident species. There will be a particular effort to spot Rusty Blackbirds which are one of the species that gave the Bethayres swamp the coveted

‘Important Bird Area’ status. Bring binoculars if you have them. This free bird walk is appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and older. Pre-registration is preferred. To pre-register call Lorimer Park (215-9473477) or contact Leigh Altadonna at laltadonna@ audubon.org

FIRST DAY OF SPRING! AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Tuesday, March 20: According to the calendar, spring is finally here! This program will focus on the new season. Children will hear a story about spring and make a craft to celebrate. After the indoor portion of the program they will venture outdoors with the park naturalist to look for the signs of spring that we’ve all been waiting for. Meet in the Salt Wing of the barn, adjacent to the park office. This event is appropriate for children ages three and older with an adult. There is a $5.00 fee per child and pre-registration is required. To preregister call 610-270-0215 or e-mail rking2@montcopa. org Norristown Farm Park is located at Barley Sheaf Dr. & Germantown Pike in E. Norriton, PA 19403.

UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB

Wednesday, March 21: The

Upper Merion Camera Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. The program will be “Aurora Photography and Wide Angle Techniques” presented by Marc Lombardi. Marc Lombardi (Harleysville, PA) began photographing the outdoors over 25 years ago. Subjects include wintering waterfowl of the Eastern US, as well as the birds, landscapes and mammals of Alaska, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Iceland, Svalbard, Japan, Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In recent years he has spent time sea on trips to the Galapagos Islands and remote other destinations. A most recent adventure has been the transition to Sony cameras after more than 20 years shooting Canon. More Views from the Ends of the Earth at marclombardi.zenfolio.com. A roundtable discussion will precede the regular meeting and will begin at 6:30 (topic TBD) . Visitors are welcome. Call 215-234-9103 and http://www.uppermerioncamera.org.

STONY CREEK ANGLERS ANNUAL CLEANUP

Saturday, March 24: Stony Creek Angler’s annual will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in volunteering should meet at the Bocce Courts in Elmwood Park prior to the start of the Clean Up. SCA will provide gloves, bags and refreshments. Please, dress according to the weather and if you have them, bring your boots and waders. Stony Creek Anglers will be stocking trout in both the Stony and Kepner creeks following the cleanup. SCA are also looking for volunteers to help stock the trout. Call Chas Wood at 267-438-2572 or go http:// stonycreekanglers.synthasite.com/event-calendar. php.

“COLOR YOUR EGGS – NATURALLY”

Saturday, March 24: Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold a program entitled “Color Your Eggs-Naturally” on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 1: p.m. Join the group for a creative adventure as we color Easter eggs with natural materials! Bring up to a dozen hard-boiled eggs and experiment with colors from nature’s palette. There is a materials fee of $5 per dozen eggs. Suitable for ages five and up with an adult. Spaces are limited, pre-registration is required! Call (215) 234-4528

UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB

Wednesday, March 28: The Upper Merion Camera Club will hold its Monthly Competition at 7:30 pm at the Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Visitors are welcome. Information at 215-234-9103 and http:// www.uppermerioncamera. org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Information Session: RSVP will hold volunteer information session for community members to learn about opportunities to give back in their community. Sessions will be held: March 27 at Giant Food, 315 York Road, Willow Grove; March 13 at 1 p.m. at Common Grounds Café North Penn Commons, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale; March 7 at 10 a.m. at Generations of Indian Valley, 259 N. Second St., Souderton. Email volunteer123@rsvpmc.org or call 610-834-1040 ext. 123 for information and to reserve a space. Marketing — A Recipe for Survival: RSVP will host a workshop on how to develop a successful marketing plan May 22 from 10 a.m. to noon, with networking at 9:30 a.m., at the RSVP office, 901 E. 8th Ave., Suite 200, King of Prussia. To register, contact Jolene Ewing at 610-834-1040 ext. 111 or email jolenee@rsvpmc. org. The Legend of Finn McCool: A hero of Irish legend takes the stage for performances March 14 at 10:30 a.m. and March 17 at 11 a.m. This one-hour production, staged in the Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, is for audiences of all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults and children and $10 for seniors and grandparents. Children under 3 are free. Special rates are available for school groups. Tickets can be reserved by calling Family Stages at 215-886-9341 or by emailing familystages@gmail.com. They can also be purchased online at familystages.org.