Events Happening April 6 - 12

Another week of activities happening around Norristown. As the weather warms up, we are starting to see more outdoor activities which is fun! Pretty soon, you will begin to see TNP community cleanup projects popping up on the calendar so keep an eye out! I am a little behind with finding events to add to the community calendar...getting close to graduation and I've been busy with that. Scroll down for 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, April 6th

• Free Admission @ Elmwood Park Zoo - Free Admission for Norristown Borough Residents As Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates our 90th anniversary, we would like to thank the community for 90 great years by offering FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM. Residents of Norristown Borough that present valid photo I.D. may enter the Zoo free of charge after 2 PM on the following dates: Sunday, March 2 Sunday, April 6 Sunday, May 4 Sunday, June 1 Sunday, July 6 Sunday, August 3 Sunday, September 7 Sunday, October 5 Sunday, November 2 Sunday, December 7 Adults must show photo I.D. as proof of residency. Children must be accompanied by a Borough resident. Non-residents will be charged normal admission rates. Borough residents are defined by living within the following four boundaries: east of Forrest Avenue south of Johnson Highway west of Sandy Hill Road/E Fornance Street north of the Schuylkill River 
• Buried Child - 2:00pm @ Centre Theater - On a road trip to his Grandfather's farm in Illinois, Vince hopes to renew his lost family ties. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a dark family mystery. With wicked black humor, Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winning play is a dazzingly profound look at the fragmentation of the myth of the American family. For tickets: http://thecentretheater.ticketleap.com/buried-child or call 610-279-1013

Monday, April 7th

• Understanding Credit - 7:00pm @ Genesis Housing Corporation - This free class is sponsored by Genesis Housing Corporation. Obtain a free credit report from major credit bureaus with scores. Also, learn how to improve your credit score. Registration required. visit www.genesishousing.org or call 610-275-4357.

Tuesday, April 8th 

• Healthy Me! - 10:30am @ Norristown Public Library - Preschoolers learn about caring for their teeth, exercise, and healthy eating through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-1/2 to 5 with a caregiver. Registration required. Call 610-278-5100 x 205 or stop by the Children’s Department to register. 
• Planning Commission Meeting - 7:00pm @ Municipal Hall - March 2014 monthly board meeting to discuss proposals for Norristown development. Questions, contact Jayne Musonye. 

Wednesday, April 9th 

• Senior Film Festival  -  1:00pm @ Almaz Cafe -  Films will be shown every second Wednesday of the month in the library's board room between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each month we will feature a new theme. For seniors. Complete film listings are available at the front desk.
• Open Words Norristown - 7:30pm @ Jus Java - Support local artists during open words at Jus Java. Good poetry. Good Music. Good food. All artists are welcomed. Sign up at 7:00pm.

Thursday, April 10th 

• Toddler Tickle Tales - 10:30am @ Norristown Public Library - Stories, songs, fingerplays and simple games for the active toddler and early preschool child, followed by playgroup time with toys. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver.
• Microloan Check and Grand Opening - 1:00pm at Mina Mart - On April 10th at 1pm, Mina Mart will hold a Grand Opening celebration at its location on 428 Arch Street in Norristown, across from the Municipal Services Building. Mina Mart, which was converted from a former nightclub and opened in February 2014, offers customers groceries and soon will open a deli section with take-out breakfast and sandwiches. The owner of Mina Mart, Ms. Ivonne Patino, seeks to provide healthier, fresher products than those found at other grocery stores and delis. Ms. Patino is working with the Norristown Small Business Assistance Center and The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation located in West Philadelphia to help grow her business and expand her products and services. She recently received a $19,650 loan from The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation which she will use to purchase needed equipment, supplies, and inventory. With her loan proceeds, Ms. Patino now can open the deli portion of her business where there will be an area for customers to eat-in. She also plans to increase the variety of grocery products in her store. At the grand opening celebration, you will have the opportunity to meet Ms. Patino, representatives from the Norristown Small Business Assistance Center, The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation, and other Norristown officials. Ms. Patino also will be offering promotional discounts, so be sure to stop by!

Friday, April 11th

• Friday After Work Happy Hour - 4:30pm @ Jus' Java - Come out for Happy Hour stating at 4:30. Live music, discounted food and drink specials. Fun for all.
• Buried Child - 8:00pm @ Centre Theater - On a road trip to his Grandfather's farm in Illinois, Vince hopes to renew his lost family ties. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a dark family mystery. With wicked black humor, Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winning play is a dazzingly profound look at the fragmentation of the myth of the American family. For tickets: http://thecentretheater.ticketleap.com/buried-child or call 610-279-1013

Saturday, April 12th

• KYW Movie Critic Bill Wine - 2:00pmm @ Norristown Public Library - Friends of Montgomery Library District Center Present KYW Movie Critic Bill Wine. Event is free
• Buried Child - 8:00pm @ Centre Theater - On a road trip to his Grandfather's farm in Illinois, Vince hopes to renew his lost family ties. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a dark family mystery. With wicked black humor, Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winning play is a dazzingly profound look at the fragmentation of the myth of the American family. For tickets: http://thecentretheater.ticketleap.com/buried-child or call 610-279-1013