A Week of Fun Around Norristown: March 2nd - 8th

Here we go again, Norristown. Another round of snow is expected to hit us hard...just as we just finished shoveling out our cars. I'm no Meteorologist, but I'm predicting all this snow will be worth it when we finally see our first Spring day! But don't let the snow keep you from going to these amazing events happening this week. This blog will feature some of the activities happening in Norristown from our Community Calendar. I would like to remind you of our calendar and how it is completely free and ONLY highlights events within our borders. Check out some of the events I pulled from the calendar and be sure to click the Community Calendar tab at the top of the page for a complete listing.

Sunday, March 2nd

• The Meat Wheel - 1:00pm @ Norristown Maennerchor - THE MEAT WHEEL is a fun and inexpensive way to stock your freezer! Bring a cooler to hold and haul home your meat. Must be 21 years of age. Here's how it works: $1.00 to play each round of THE MEAT WHEEL. Each round consists of three (3) spins of THE MEAT WHEEL. Each round consists of three (3) meat products.1st, 2nd & 3rd winners of each round get to pick their choice of meat product offered for that round. Meat products are provided by Carl Venezia Fresh Meats, Plymouth, Pa. Hot dogs, hoagies and beverages are available for purchase. Proceeds from THE MEAT WHEEL event will benefit the various charities supported by the Ladies Auxiliary. For additional information call 610-272-9043.
• Circle Mirror Transformation - 2:00pm @ Theatre Horizon - Directed by Matthew Decker. A divorced carpenter, a failed actress and an aging hippie enroll in a community-center drama class in a small Vermont town. As they begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart. A beautifully crafted diorama in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, regular people undergoing titanic transformations. TICKETS: Regular - $31-$35, Senior - $29-$33, Student - $25, and a generous discounts for groups of 8 or more!

Monday, March 3rd

No events have been scheduled at this time for Monday. That's actually a good thing since we are expecting snow this day.

Tuesday, March 4th

• Safety While Driving and Walking - 10:30am - Meet John Long, a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper and learn from an expert how to stay safe in our community. This is a presentation of the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education. Event takes place at the Montco SAAC center.
• Coffee Hour Bible Study - 6:30pm - Come Sip and Flip Through the Word, Every Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm at Jus Java. RSVP TO: Erica 610-226-7977 "O taste and see that the Lord is good.." Psalm 33:8

Wednesday, March 5th

• Herbs: Where to Plant & What to Grow - 6:30pm - Presented by Jane Irvin, Penn State Cooperative Extension. Learn what herbs are suitable for your garden space and needs. Whether you have a kitchen garden or want to otherwise incorporate herbs into your landscape for fragrance, foliage and more. Hosted by Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library.
• Open Words: Celebrating Women's History Month - 8:00pm @ Jus Java - Good Poetry. Good Conversation. Good Food. Open Words. Hosted by Mydera SpeakMeFree and Christopher K.P. Brown with Special Guest Host:Lady Sarkazym. Poets, Musicians, Comedians, and all other genres are welcomed to come sign the list and perform. We'll also have a feature artist and spotlight artist each month. (If interested in featuring please submit three performance videos to openwordsopenmic@gmail.com). $5 Admission, Open Mic Sign ups start at 7:30PM

Thursday, March 6th

• Strengthening Families Program - 6:00pm @ Stewart Middle School - This is a free 7-week program that meets one night a week. Family dinner and chlidcare for younger siblings is provided, free of charge. Each week during the first hour, parents and youth meet separately but work on similar skills. During the second hour, the parents and youth have fun together as they play games and do family projects. For more information, contact Julia Shemeley, Program Coordinator at Family Services of Montgomery County, at jshemeley@fsmontco.org or 610-630-2111 ext. 228
• Circle Mirror Transformation - 7:30pm @ Theatre Horizon - Directed by Matthew Decker. A divorced carpenter, a failed actress and an aging hippie enroll in a community-center drama class in a small Vermont town. As they begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart. A beautifully crafted diorama in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, regular people undergoing titanic transformations. TICKETS: Regular - $31-$35, Senior - $29-$33, Student - $25, and a generous discounts for groups of 8 or more!

Friday, March 7th

• Mommy & Me Story Theatre - 1:00pm @ Theatre Horizon - Ages: Pre-school with caregiver. Cost: $66 per session (8 classes); $15 per class (drop in). An interactive book club with your pre-schooler! Read the stories along with out storyteller and use boxes of costumes and props to bring the story to life. Each class focuses on a different book so you can take one class or save and register for the full session.
• Circle Mirror Transformation - 7:30pm @ Theatre Horizon - Directed by Matthew Decker. A divorced carpenter, a failed actress and an aging hippie enroll in a community-center drama class in a small Vermont town. As they begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart. A beautifully crafted diorama in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, regular people undergoing titanic transformations. TICKETS: Regular - $31-$35, Senior - $29-$33, Student - $25, and a generous discounts for groups of 8 or more!

Saturday, March 8th

• Snacking with the Snakes - 8:30am @ Elmwood Park Zoo - Join us at Elmwood Park Zoo every second Saturday (October through March) from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM for a unique opportunity to eat breakfast with the animals! Guests will enjoy a light continental breakfast buffet among the company of animals from our education collection. After breakfast, guests will have an opportunity to meet our diet prep volunteer as she prepares breakfast for our animals. This intimate experience will allow guests to learn more about various animal diets, behaviors and personalities. Following the diet prep, there will be a child-focused craft (see below for details) and activity designed to further engage guests as they explore the Zoo. Tickets are $18/adult and $9/child; $8/member adult and $4/member child. Reservations must be made in advance. Space is limited! To purchase your tickets, contact the Education department at 610.277.3825 x 235 or 236.
• Live Jazz: Second Saturday Jazz and Word - 8:00pm @ August Moon - Matt Richards - Guitar, Tony Hughes - Guitar, Nicolas Krolak - Bass, Jay Katz - Vocals. Feature Spoken Word Artist: J. Nole aka Jonathan Davis. Emcee Rich Rogers "Cryinsam" of Cryinsam Entertainment. Doors Open at 7:30. Entertainment Fee: $10, 2 Drink Minimum.

Once again, there are many more events happening this week in Norristown. Be sure to check out the community calendar for the complete list! As always, if you have an event you wish to share with the community, email NorristownProject@gmail.com