Around Town

Announcements of community events may be emailed to editors@ timesherald.com. Information should be sent as text (no fliers or PDFs, please) at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include “Around Town” in the subject line.

NATURE’S COLORS: NATURAL DYES HIKE AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Sunday, Sept. 22: At2 p.m. Plants provide us with a myriad of colors that can be used as natural dyes. Goldenrod flowers, marigolds, black walnuts, and pokeweed berries are just a few of the color-producing plants that you will see on this guided walk. While this is not a hands-on workshop (we won’t be picking plants or making dyes), you will be given hand-outs that explain how to make pigments and dyes from these natural materials. Meet in parking lot #3. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages and older. 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 Drive and Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, Sept. 21: Third Saturday Community Breakfast on Sat., September 21, 8:30 to 10:30 AM at Norriton Presbyterian Church located at 608 N Trooper Rd Norristown, PA. 19403 Open to all, free will offering, plenty of parking. 610 539-5599.

YARD-ATTIC TREASURE SALE

Saturday, Sept. 21: At the Norristown Cedar Club, 810 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Open to the General Public. Doors Open at 7 AM at which time the food is available until 1 PM. Inside in the building. Where: Call for information 610-631-1594. Vendors welcome.

PRESENTATION

Wednesday, Sept. 25: At 6:30 the Lower Providence Community Library will host Barb Pollarine, Valley Forge Park Alliance board member, who will give a presentation on new developments in the park. New improvements include meadow trails, special events, upgrades to the visitor center, the proposed trail linkage from the town center development to the park and many other projects. Join Barb to learn more about all the park as to offer. The Valley Forge Park Alliance works to facilitate programs for park funding, education, volunteer programs, and partnerships to preserve Valley Forge National Park. They are committed to ensuring our park is a beautiful gathering place of inspiration, refuge, and commemoration for generations to come. This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested. Registration is requested. Please email bloewengart@mclinc.org , call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Check out the library’s website at www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.

NHS CLASS OF 1949 70TH REUNION

Friday, Sept. 27: The NHS Class of 1949, remembered as the ’49ers, is holding their 70th class reunion on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11 am to 3 p.m. at “The 1912 Club”,formerly The Plymouth Country Club. The cost is $28 per person and registration is required by mail no later then September 20, 2019. Registration and additional information is available by calling Nancy Collier 610-631-0833 or emailing: ncollier1059@ verizon.net .

CAR EXHIBIT AND OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Sept. 28: Eckhart Auto Body, Inc. will be holding its annual Car Exhibit and Open House on Saturday, September 28 from 12:30pm to 3pm. In addition to viewing restored and specialty cars, there will be shop tours. Eckhart Auto Body is located at 209 Clemens Road in Harleysville. For more information call 215-256-8371.

OKTOBERFEST

Saturday, Sept. 28: St. Peter’s Oktoberfest in conjunction with North Wales Community Day, is Saturday, September 28th. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM- inside and out. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Food and DrinkBrats, pulled pork, pierogis, German potato salad, sauerkraut, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, pretzels, apple-kucken, ice cream and more. Music and EntertainmentGerman accordion, German Umpah band, Friday Night Tequila band Children’s Corner- bounce house, pumpkin painting, face painting, games and crafts Adults- beer hoisting and games Home brew tasting- 1:00 to 4:00 PM ten local home brewers competing for prizes Silent Auction- 11:00to 4:00 Up to 25 baskets and items at steeply discounted rates. No need to be present to win!! North Wales community day will have vendors on neighboring side streets and music, food and activities in nearby Weingartner Park.

WILD MUSHROOM WALK AT LORIMER PARK

Sunday, Sept. 29: At2 p.m. Join the park naturalist on the annual early fall mushroom walk. Depending on how much rain we have had and other variables, there are different mushrooms to be seen every year. Learn why fungi are such an important part of the ecosystem. Which mushrooms are better eyed than fried? Find out the answer along with other mushroom trivia. Meet in the classroom, adjacent to the restrooms. This program is appropriate for adults and children ages eight and up. Pre-registration is required. To preregister, please call Lorimer Park at 215.947.3477 or email lorimerpark@montcopa.org. Lorimer Park is located at 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

ART INSPIRED BY NATURE AT NORRISTOWN FARM PARK

Monday, Sept. 30: At1 p.m. There is a unique harvest of craft materials at each season of the year provided by Mother Nature. Colorful leaves and seeds come to mind in the fall. Use leaves and other natural materials to create art projects suitable for framing. Printing will be one of the main activities. Bring a smock or wear old clothing. Meet in the Salt Wing. This general public program is appropriate for adults and children ages four and up. The cost is $5.00 per person attending. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please call Norristown Farm Park at 610.270.0215 or email rking2@montcopa.org.

METHACTON CLASS OF 1969 REUNION

Saturday, Nov. 2: The Methacton Class of 1969 is holding their 50th reunion on Saturday,November 2, 2019 from 6 pm -10:30 pm @ The Club at Shannondell (Chadwick’s) Egypt Road, Audubon. The cost is $50 per person. Make checks payable to “Methacton Class of 1969”. Send checks to Methacton Class of 1969 c/o 2204 Oak Terrace, Lansdale, PA 19446. Checks are due by October 1. Please include your current e-mail address and phone # on the check. Receipt of your payment will be confirmed via e-mail or phone message. A tour of the current high school will be conducted starting at 11:00 am on Saturday November 2nd..Classmates should meet in the original cafeteria/gymnasium lobby area @ 10:45 am. If you have additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact Mark Constable via: e-mail:mconstable24@ comcast.net or 215-6994035

NHS CLASS OF 1957 – 62ND REUNION

Friday Oct. 4: We will meet at noon at the 1912 Club, (formerly Plymouth Country Club). Lunch will be served at 1 pm and there will be a cash bar. Cost is $38 per person and checks can be made out to NHS Class of 1957 and mailed to Lee Detwiler, 208 Manor Road, Harleysville, 19438 by 9/26/2019. Or for further questions, call Jeanne (Steffy) Sambrick, 215699-9669.