Flash Forward Friday: Events Happening Next Week

Another week is ahead of us and it looks like the weather is getting better! That can only mean that TNP  will begin to release the 2014 cleanup schedule! Pretty soon, I will begin announcing locations and dates for our future cleanup, so keep an eye out. In the meantime, visit our other partners around town for upcoming events. 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.

Monday, March 17th 

• Money Management - 7:00pm @ Genesis Housing Corporation - This free class is sponsored by Genesis Housing Corporation. Learn how to set up a working budget, how current spending impacts future financial options, and how to prioritize spending in tough economic times. Registration required. Visit www.genesishousing.org or call 610-275-4357. 

Tuesday, March 18th 

• Free AARP Tax-aid Preparation - 10:00am @ Norristown Public Library - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has helped low- to moderate-income individuals for more than 40 years in every state and the District of Columbia. For additional information about this program, visit our web site www.mc-npl.org or call 610-278-5100, Ext. 0 
• Coffee Hour Bible Study - 6:30pm @ Jus' Java - Come Sip and Flip Through the Word, Every Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm. RSVP TO: Erica 610-226-7977 

Wednesday, March 19th 

• Baby Lap Rap - 10:30am - Simple stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for you and your baby! Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in. 
• English is Fun! - 3:45pm - An interactive activity hour for children to learn and/or improve English language skills through music, art, games, books, and conversation. Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Drop in. 

Both events are at the Norristown Public Library 

Thursday, March 20th 

• Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance - 9:00am @ Montgomery County OIC - Certified Application Counselors from Norristown Regional Health Center will be available to help guide you through the health insurance enrollment process. Event will take place at 1101 Arch Street on the 2nd floor. This event is a collaboration effort between Montgomery County OIC and Norristown Regional Health Center. For information, call 610-279-9700. 
• Strengthening Families Program - 6:00pm at Stewart Middle School - This is a free 7-week program that meets one night a week. Family dinner and childcare 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. 

Friday, March 21st 

• Teen Game Day - 4:00pm @ Norristown Public Library - Game Day every Tuesday and Friday @ 4:00PM. Come challenge your friends at Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii, or to a game of Yu-Gi-Oh! XBOX 360 Halo, Madden, Marvel and Burnout.