Around Town
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TRUE REFORMERS SERIES
Feb. 12, Feb 19, Feb. 26: True Reformers is a series of one-hour discussions, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the lives of three Catholic saints and how they spearheaded change in the Catholic Church after the turbulence of the Protestant Reformation. Scheduled presentations are: Feb. 5, St. Charles Borromeo; Feb. 12, Teresa of Avila; Feb. 19, Francis de Sales; Feb. 26, St. Teresa of Avila’s Manner of Prayer. Also featured are discussions on the Catholic Faith and how we can apply these principles she lived by. St. Philip Neri Catholic Family Life Center, 26 East Sixth Street, East Greenville PA 18041 - Call for details: 215.679.2237.
BI-MONTHLY BINGO NIGHT
Friday, Feb. 8: Open to the General Public 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.
NEW VISION GOSPEL CHOIR TO PERFORM AT ST. PATRICK’S
Saturday, Feb. 9: To celebrate the contributions of the Black and African American members of our faith community, St. Patrick Parish, DeKalb and Chestnut streets, Norristown, welcomes all to a spirit-filled Mass at 4 p.m. with a special guest performance by the New Vision Gospel Choir. Please join us following the Mass in the Parish Hall for refreshments.
TRADITIONAL UKRAINIAN DINNER
Sunday, Feb. 10: From 3 6 pm or until sold out. Take out only $13.00 Cash/no credit card. Dinner platter includes roll/butter, holubtsi(stuffed cabbage), kielbasa, sauerkraut, pyrohy, halushki (noodles w/ cabbage). Also available 10 oz borscht soup $2.00. For more information or questions contact Melanie - melslaboda@gmail. com 267-992-5669 or Lesia - lgeletkanycz@gmail. com 215-740-1609. Hall doors will open at 2:45 pm dinners will be served until gone.
SWEDESFORD GARDEN CLUB
Monday, Feb. 11: The Swedesford Garden club meets at 6:45 PM at the North Wales Area Library, 233 Swartley Street, North Wales, PA. The title of the February workshop is “Make Two Take One”. Club members Elaine Huntoon and Marcia Wicks will guide participants as they create two Valentine flower arrangements. One arrangement will go to a resident at the Golden Living Center to brighten their life. The second arrangement will go home with its creator. Guests may participate in the workshop for a $5 fee and must provide notice in advance to Marcia Wicks at marciabwicks@gmail.com or (215)699-7681.
UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB
Wednesday, Feb. 13: From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. At Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Presentation Title: “Traveling and Photographing in Antarctica” Jerry Snyder will present a travelogue on his December 2018 trip to Antarctica. It is one of the last pristine areas on the planet and is a photographer’s dream. Jerry’s eighteen-day photography tour took him to the Antarctic peninsula as well as South Georgia Island onboard a fifty-passenger ship. In his presentation he will share his stories and images from this amazing trip. Visitors are always welcome at no charge.
100+ WOMEN WHO CARE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Wednesday, Feb. 20: 100+ Women who care in Montgomery County is one of more than 350 similar groups located worldwide that focus on coordinating funding for local, community charitable organizations. We meet quarterly to hear three short presentations form local nonprofits. At the end of the evening the members vote and one of the organizations is the recipient of the members contributions. We hope you’ll join us and become a member of this incredibly powerful community group that will benefit countless lives here in Montgomery County. The next quarterly meeting is on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Here’s to the power of 100+ Women! If you have any questions, please contact Christina Ramos at 215-368-5755 or visit our website 100pluswomenwhocaremontcopa.com
UPPER MERION CAMERA CLUB
Wednesday, Feb. 20: From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Photography Skills and Image Critique Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church, 1084 Old Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Description: Photography Skills and Image Critique - Open to members Submit up to three images for critique by members; receive positive feedback on how to improve your photography. Please submit all images by 10:00 PM the day before.Visitors are always welcome at no charge.
BINGO
Friday, Feb. 22: Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council # 3327 will hold their monthly BINGO on Friday February 22, 2019 Location: St. John the Baptist Church, 502 Ford Street, Bridgeport, PA 19405 (former OLMC Church) .Registration: 6 pm Game time: 7 pm. Registration Fee: $ 25 at the door. Pre-registration available for $ 20 at the Thrift Shop at St. John the Baptist on either Tuesday or Saturday 10 am - 3 pm . Food available - All cash prizes. Come bring your friends and have a relaxing and fun evening.
BROADWAY TUNES CONCERT
Saturday, Feb. 23: A concert of favorite Broadway tunes will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Harleysville. The selections will be presented by talented members and friends of Holy Spirit. Refreshments will be served and a silent auction will be held. For more info, call 215-234-8020 or visit www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.
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 215-362-9599 and we will return the call from a cell phone number.
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 12hour 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 1:00 to 2:30 PM on January 16, 2019. For more details call 610-292-8515 or visit our website: www.LcnLit.org.
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. The next screening is scheduled for February 3.
WEST NORRITON TRIPS
March 3rd to March 15th: Twelve-night Southern Caribbean cruise on RCL’s Anthem of the Seas. Price includes: 12 night cruise from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, balcony cabin, one day island tour, group cruise surprises, port taxes, shipboard gratuities for cabin and dining staff. Cost: $1,986 per person based on double occupancy. Trip insurance can be added. Visiting: San Juan, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis.
For more information, call Florence Bruno at 267226-0873.
PENNSYLVANIA MASTER NATURALIST TRAINING
Deadline Feb. 8: Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience while enjoying your natural areas? Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is seeking citizen volunteers who are passionate about nature and want to help protect our natural heritage by giving back. Volunteers learn about the natural history and ecology of their local ecosystem and much more. After training, they extend that knowledge to the community through volunteer service in natural resource education and conservation. Master Naturalist volunteer service opportunities are many and varied and accomplished annually. Master Naturalists also form lasting friendships while socializing with other volunteers with the same interests. Master Naturalists learn: - basic ecology, geology, hydrology, and plant/animal communities of local natural areas; - teaching techniques and interpretation tips;- values and benefits that natural areas add to our lives;- locations and secrets of little-known natural areas. Class size is limited for this highly popular program so apply today. Completed applications must be received by February 8, 2018. The program will be hosted in Montgomery County by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. The Spring 2019 training class will be held on Wednesday evenings and four Saturdays from March 13 through June 19. For a detailed schedule and more information or to apply online, visit http:// pamasternaturalist.org and click on Become a PA Master Naturalist, or contact Ellyn Nolt at enolt@ pamasternaturalist.org or (717) 368-4899.
ONGOING
Thrift Shop Wednesdays and Saturdays: Specials arrive at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop at 211 S. Main Street in North Wales! Browse our clothing for women and children, winter coat collection, boutique line, attic treasures, jewelry, books, linens, maternity department and vintage items. Surprise sales every week. Hours are Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m - 1:00p.m. Call 215699-4604.
EDUCATION
Blue Bell School of Dance: 921 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, hosts Argentine Tango Classes and a Milonga dance party every Friday evening. Lessons start at 8:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 9:30 p.m. Andrew Conway, master Argentine Tango dancer, instructor and performer and his partner Linda Chase will instruct. All levels welcome and no partner is needed. Refreshments will be served. Fee is $12 per person and includes lesson and dancing. Information: 215634-1101 or www.amoretango. com.
KID’S MOVIE CLUB
Third Saturdays of the month: The Centre Theater will launch the new Kid’s Movie Club on the first floor in a newly renovated space that holds 40 movie-goers. On the third Saturday of every month beginning at 10:30 a.m. children of all ages are invited to the theater to see a special selection free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Centre Theater is located at 208 DeKalb St. in Norristown. There is free parking on the street and a parking garage less than a hundred yards away from the theater. Movies are free and you can bring your own snacks. Water and juice will be available for purchase. For more information and to reserve your seats please send an email to centretheater@gmail.com.
NEW BEGINNINGS First Wednesday of each month : NEW BEGINNINGS is an organization formed to afford anyone,who is widowed, the opportunity to associate with people from similar circumstances, in a supportive environment through activities, events and friendship. Meetings are usually held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Helena’s Parish, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell on the first Wednesday of each month,except March, June, July and August. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Fiorani at 610-650-9133.