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Community Calendar October 3 to 13


Discount Movie Tickets -- The Phoenixville Recreation Department is now selling Regal Cinema Super Saver Movie Tickets for $7. These tickets are available year-round and do not have an expiration date. Super saver tickets are valid at Regal, Edward and United Artist Theatres nationwide. Any one interested should contact Dolores Winston at 610-933-7728 or by email Phxctc@yahoo.com. Tickets available at the Civic Center, 123 Main St., Phoenixville.

Blood Pressure Screening, Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, Phoenixville.

Crafters looking for an opportunity to showcase and sell their products in time for the Christmas holiday are invited to participate in the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Community-Wide Christmas Bazaar. The bazaar will take place Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 and will feature craft tables, photos with Santa, a Santa's Secret Workshop, raffles, and food. The community-wide event will take place at the Blessed Teresa Education Center at Swamp Pike and Neiffer Road in Schwenksville. For an application for a Crafter's Table, contact Sueann Erb (610-970-7188 or sberb2003@yahoo.com) or Wendy Parisano (610-495-7245 or wparisano@comcast.net). Applications are also available at www.blteresacalcutta.com.

Discover some of the best online resources for job hunting in free monthly workshops at the Phoenixville Public Library. through websites useful for self-assessment, job profiles, company research, local job openings, and resume and interview preparation. The one-hour workshops are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM and the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, stop by the Reference Desk at the Library, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32, or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue in Phoenixville,

The Phoenixville Hospital's Support Group for the Visually Impaired meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the Phoenixville Hospital Annex from 10:30 a.m. until noon. For information or to register, call Gail at Montgomery County Association for the Blind at 215-896-5989.

Computer and Internet Basics, learn how to use a computer and the Internet in a new class to be held at Phoenixville Public Library, presented by Reference Librarian Mark Pinto on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. This is a free two-hour, hands-on class from the National Institute on Aging that will introduce basic terminology, offer practice in using a mouse, and let participants navigate and search a website. The class is free and no previous computer experience is necessary. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, stop by the Reference Desk at the Library or call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville.

Activate Phoenixville Area will hold the next session of Tai Chi classes on Saturdays until Oct 17. Beginner's meet at 9 a.m. and Intermediate meet at 10 a.m. in Reeve's Park in Phoenixville.

Royersford Free Public Library Story Times for October 1 through 22 are Mondays 10:15 AM - children of any age, Mondays 11:15 AM - children age 2 to 3; Tuesdays 10:15 AM - infants to age 24 months, Tuesdays 11:15 AM - children age 2 to 3; and Thursdays at 10:15 AM - children of any age. Royersford Free Public Library is located at 200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. For a complete schedule of events go to www.mc-npl.org choose the Royersford Branch, or call (610) 948-7277.

A chicken bar-b-que will be held Saturday Oct. 3 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Mervine and Juniper Streets in Pottstown. For more information, call 610-327-1542 or visit www.htoca.org.

Mont Clare Fire Company's 4th Annual Spaghetti Supper at the Bridge Street Fire House. Eat in and take out dinners available from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Valley Forge volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Yard sale will be held on Saturday October 3 from Time 8 a.m. to 1p.m. at 630 Valley Park Road in Valley Forge. For more info call 610-935-9930 or register on the web at www.ValleyForgeFireCo.com.

St. Ann's Women's Guild will hold their flea and craft show on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the Church lawn located at 3rd Ave and Main Streets in Phoenixville. To reserve a table call Karen at 610.933.4241 or Jeanne at 610.415.9248.

Grimes A.M.E. Church and the Phoenixville Area Diversity in Action Group will host the Intermezzo Choir of Philadelphia in the concert called "Lest We Forget" on Oct. 3 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church of Phoenixville on Church and Gay Streets.

Join in the harvest celebration at the 36th Annual Apple Butter Frolic on October 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Indian Creek Road Farm, Indian Creek Road, Harleysville. For more info call 215.256.3020, info@mhep.org or www.mhep.org.

Valley Forge UMC will hold its Annual Flea Market on Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Valley Forge UMC is located on Route 23 ΒΌ mile west of Route 252. Proceeds from the flea market go towards Mission Projects of the Church.

Malvern's Fall Fetival of Arts and Paws in the Park will be held on October 4 from noon until 3 p.m. at 24 Monument Ave in Malvern.

You are cordially invited to visit The Fall Festival of the Fine Arts, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Pottstown on Sunday afternoon, October 4. Music, art, poetry and dance will be celebrated. Our doors will open at 2 PM for an art display and sale, organized by Gladys Smith. At 3 PM the music, dance, and poetry will begin. Featured soloists will be singer-songwriter-entertainer Eileen Tipping, vocalist Shaina Ward, and keyboard artist Robin Ward. A free will donation is suggested. Following the musical program, there will be refreshments and conversation. The Fellowship is located at 1565 South Keim Street in Pottstown, 19465. Call Lisa Jokiel at 610-385-6324 with any questions

The next meeting of the Phoenix Book Club will be Monday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at Phoenixville Public Library. This will be a poetry session. The public is invited to attend. For further information, call Mary Walker at 610-933-5416. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.

Budgeting a Debt reduction: a financial advisor will demonstrate how to create a budget and a workable spending plan. Debt reduction and elimination will be part of the evening. Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Exton Square Mall Community Room.

The Phoenixville Hospital's Diabetes Support Group will meet from 7 until 8:15 p.m. in the Conference Center MOB II on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Discussion will be preventing long term complications. New members, please call 610.983.1288 and please arrive at 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:30 or 11:15 AM. Makin'Music with Mr. Dan at Royersford Free Public Library. Call to PREREGISTER for a show time. Space limited. Royersford Free Public Library is located at 200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. For a complete schedule of events go to www.mc-npl.org choose the Royersford Branch, or call (610) 948-7277

The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter #372 will hold its regularly scheduled monthly luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Old Country Buffet,

Route 202 and Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pa. For more information call 610.666.5134.

The Ursinus International Film Festival will continue on Thursday, Oct. 8, Director Masaki Kobayashia's Hara Kiri (Japanese, 1962) will be featured. All films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Auditorium, and light refreshments and conversation will follow. All are subtitled in English.

The next Movie Night at Phoenixville Library is Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM. "The Miracle Worker" (1962, not rated, running time 106 min.) will be shown. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 32. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

The Phoenixville Diabetes Support Group II meets Oct. 8 at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. New members should call the Senior Center at 610-935-1515 to register.

Friday, Oct. 9, 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Free Apprise Medicare Counseling for seniors or their caregivers. FREE. No appointment necessary. Royersford Free Public Library is located at 200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. For a complete schedule of events go to www.mc-npl.org, choose the Royersford Branch, or call (610) 948-7277.

An Interfaith HIV Summit is scheduled for October 10th, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Kennett Friends Meeting 125 W. Sickle Street, Kennett Square 19348. The event is free. Pre-registration is requested. The United Methodist Church of the Open Door's H.U.B. of Hope HIV Ministry (Kennett Square, Rev. Dr. Anita Adams Powell, pastor) sponsors the summit with others. Members of the planning committee pictured are Jessie Cocks (Kennett Square), Rev. Dr. Deborah Tanksley-Brown (West Chester), Barbara Drake (Havertown), and Keith Burress (Malvern). For registration or information call 610.444.2400 or 610.431.2421 or email to janelind@comcast.net .

Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Fall Marketplace for Royersford Free Public Library. Hosted by Friends of Royersford Library. At least 20 different home vendors. Benefits the Library. Held at Royersford Elementary School. Visit www.friendsofroyersfordlibrary.org for more information. Royersford Free Public Library is located at 200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. For a complete schedule of events go to www.mc-npl.org choose the Royersford Branch, or call (610) 948-7277.

OMMUNITY HIV/AIDS SUMMIT! Free and open to all, with attendance especially encouraged by faith leaders and health care workers. Advanced registration is requested. Location: Kennett Friends Meeting, 125 W. Sickle Street, Kennett Square. October 10, 8:30-12:00 noon. For further information and registration contact janelind@comcast.net or call 610/431-2421. Sponsored by Church of the Open Door's H.U.B. of Hope HIV/AIDS Ministry.

St. Basil's Knights of Columbus will hold its Fall Flea Market and Chicken Bar-B-Que on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the St. Basil's parking lot located at Seven Stars Rd. and Kimberton Rd in Kimberton. For table space call Tom at 610.935.6991 or contact online at www.StBasilkofc.org. Chicken Bar-B-Que is available as take out only and advanced ticket purchase is required. Call Frank to purchase tickets at 215.880.5090.

Join the staff of Upper Schuylkill Valley Park on Sunday, October 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for a special event focusing on wolves—specifically Onyx, the 16 year old wolf who lives at the Park. The event will feature crafts, hands on activities and information for kids to learn about this beautiful animal who once roamed freely about the land.

The Phoenixville Hospital's Parkinson's Support Group will meet at St. John's Lutheran Church, 355 St. John's Circle, Phoenixville, on Monday, Oct. 12. New members call 610.983.1288 to register.

The Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) in collaboration with the Chester County 4-H Club will be offering a Babysitting class for children 11 and older. The group will meet 6 Monday's, starting on October 12 from 3-4:30 PM at the Phoenixville Area Middle School-- Room 104. The class is designed to help children prepare for babysitting and they will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the class. The program is free. Pre-registration is required by October 12. Register for the class by calling Toni Stuetz at Penn State Extension office (610) 696-3000 ext. 13 or Officer Jim Deoria at the PAL office (610) 917-3735.

Home Purchase Process, Part II: will go into the need for financial readiness to purchase a home; focusing on credit and mortgage eligibility. A mortgage specialist will hold this session and talk about all the elements of home financing. Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Exton Square Mall's Community Room.

The Phoenixville Hospital's Easy Breathers Support Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Hospital's Medical Building, Suite 202 from 2:30 until 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 PM. DART Dogs Are Readers Too at Royersford Free Public Library. Children read with therapy dogs. PREREGISTER. Royersford Free Public Library is located at 200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. For a complete schedule of events go to www.mc-npl.org choose the Royersford Branch, or call (610) 948-7277

A seminar on "How to Start and Operate a Small Business" will be held on Tuesday, October 13 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Library located next to the Exton Mall.

The Phoenixville Hospital will hold a diabetes education series starting October 13. To register, call 610.983.1288.

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