COMMUNITY EVENTS
Christmas bazaar takes place at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1260 S. Trooper Road, near the Betzwood Bridge, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Pig roast, homemade crafts, new and uese treasures, bake shop, games, the Maze and Santa Claus.
Global marketplace will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Main and Morgan streets, Phoenixville, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday. Enter off Jackson Street. Featured will be mission crafts from 20 countries, which will benefit world missions.Also featured will be the People-toPeople Mission Craft group benefiting those in need in the Phoenixville area and the homeless of Philadelphia. Information: (610) 933-8816.
Holiday bazaar takes place at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 w. Summit St., Souderton, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Craftsmen,food including oyster stew and vegetable soup. Proceeds will go toward construction of a new cafe.
Gospel exposition continues7 tonight at Grace Tabernacle S.D.A. Church, 603 E. Elm St., Norristown, with Pastor/Evangelist Pete Palmer. Tonight’s theme is “The Blessing in Letting Go.” Continues Saturday.
East-End West End Revival is being hosted jointly by Ebenzer Methodist Church and Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church, Norristown, with guest revivalist the Rev. Walter Ellis of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Montgomery, Ala.Revival concludes at 7 . tonightat Shiloh, 610 George St. Information: (610) 270-0759 or (610) 270-9949.
Bingoat Holy Saviour School Hall, Airy and Walnut streets, Norristown. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Information: (610) 275-0958.
Basket bingo takes place at Geigertown Fire Co., Route 82, Geigertown. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo begings at 7. tickets: $15. Prizes are Dresden Baskets. Information: (610) 286-6481.
Andorra Natural Area restoration and trail work will be done by REI volunteers 9 a.m. to noon. Tools and equipment will be provided by Fairmount Park. Wear appropriate clothing. Call Tree House or REI for information.
ORGANIZATIONS
Homemakers Country Quilters sponsored by Montgomery County Extension will have an open meeting 9:30 a.m. at the 4-H Center Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Public invited. Guest fee: $5. Wendy Etzel will present “Symbols of Time.” Information: (215) 855-8369.
Parents Without Partners, Valley Forge Chapter 214, sponsors new member orientation 8 p.m. at WestoverCountry Club, Schuylkill Avenue, Jeffersonville. D.J. dance follows 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance fee, $8, visitors; $5, members. Information: (610) 688-4829.
Networking group breakfast meeting, 7 to 8 a.m., at the Inn at Plymouth Meeting, Germantown Pike and Pennsylvania Turnpike, Plymouth Meeting, to promote business. New members welcome. Information: Don Taylor, (610) 584-8080.
Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers meet 7:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Spring Lane, Roxborough. Dr. Carlson Chambliss, professor of astronomy at Kutztown University, will discuss planets outside our solar system. Free admission and parking. Information: (610) 933-0497.
Free blood pressure screenings offered by HealthCARE on the second Friday of each month at Giant Food Store, 2670 Egypt Road, Audubon, 9 to 11 a.m. and inside Redner’s Market, Route 29, Collegeville, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Collegeville Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 Main St., Collegeville.
King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: (215) 923-7900.
Delaware Valley Chapter of Marijuana Anonymous meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7 St. Andrew’s Lane (Route 401 just west of Route 100), Glenmoore. Information: (610) 622-9243.
SATURDAY, NOV. 11
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Veterans Day program sponsored by the Conshohocken Post 1074, begins 9 a.m. with assembly at the Post Home, 300 E. Fifth Ave.; memorial services 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, Second and Fayette streets, 10:30 a.m. at West Conshohocken Monument at West Conshohocken Borough Hall and 11 a.m. at the post home.
Veterans Day ceremonies will be conducted by Coates-Wafer Post 840 in Bridgeport 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, Fourth and DeKalb streets, Bridgeport. All are welcome.
Bazaar and craft show will be sponsored by Lower Providence Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chief’s Hall at the firehouse, Mt. Kirk Ave., Eagleville. Three rooms of crafts. Lunch available. Donuts from 9 a.m. to noon only.
Christmas bazaar continues at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1260 S. Trooper Road, near the Betzwood Bridge, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Pig roast, homemade crafts, new and uese treasures, bake shop, games, the Maze and Santa Claus.
Christmas bazaar will be held at St. Mary Church, W. Elm and Maple streets, Conshohocken, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Polish and American food, bingo, crafts, games. Santa will visit 4 p.m.Sunday.
Christmas bazaar will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower Providence Baptist Church, 3430 Ridge Pike, Eagleville. Crafts, books, needlework, attic treasures, baked goods and lunch.
Alternative Gift Market and ham and turkey dinner will be held at Valley forge Presbyterian church, Town Center Road, King of Prussia. The market will be from 4 ro 8 and will feature gifts to aid people around the world. There also will be international crafts. Dinner will served 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Information: (610) 265-2420.
Semi-annual flea market and bake sale will be sponsored by Colony Club of West Norriton, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Haws Avenue and Airy Street, Norristown.
Annual bazaar will take place 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saints’ church, 535 Haws Ave., Norristown. Attic treasures, books, jewelry, plants, baked goods, frozen casseroles. Lunch available.
Craft fair will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School, 250 E. Johnson Highway, Norristown. Over 130 crafters. Food and baked goods.
Craft fair will be sponsored by Valley Forge Optimist Club of King of Prussia, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Upper Merion Middle School, Crossfield Road, King of Prussia. Forty quality crafters will participate.
Rummage sale/flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church Preschool autiorium, Fifth and Harry streets, Conshohocken.
Holiday bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. Crafts, ceramics furniture, cltohing, white elehants, baked goods. Lunch available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Holiday bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale. Santa Claus will visit at 10 a.m. and will be available for photos until 11. Ethnic food, refreshments, baked goods, crafts and other items.
“Top It Off for Fall”Hat Show will be presented by Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, Norristown, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Items for men will be included. Information: (610) 275-0210.
Global marketplace continues at First Presbyterian Church, Main and Morgan streets, Phoenixville,9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter off Jackson Street. Featured will be mission crafts from 20 countries, which will benefit world missions. Also featured will be the People-to People Mission Craft group benefiting those in need in the Phoenixville area and the homeless of Philadelphia. Information: (610) 933-8816.
Holiday bazaar continues at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 w. Summit St., Souderton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craftsmen,food including oyster stew and vegetable soup. Proceeds will go toward construction of a new cafe.
Holiday bazaar will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. Puppets Pizzazz will entertain children at 11. Tickets are $4 and will be available at the door.
Holiday bazaar will sponsored by the Residents’ Association of Brittany Pointe Estates, 1001 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handmade crafts, quilted gift items, jewelry, attic treasures, art, books, furniture decorations and more. Chances on a handmade quilt will be available. There will be a silent auction, children’s activities and food. Proceeds benefit the Residents’ scholarship program.
Gospel exposition continues11 a.m. at Grace Tabernacle S.D.A. Church, 603 E. Elm St., Norristown, with Pastor/Evangelist Pete Palmer.Theme is “Sacrificing the Blessing.”
Santa arrives at the King of Prussia Mall at 11:30 a.m. Watch him regain his throne from Ebenezer Scrooge.
Introductory orienteering will be sponsored by the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association, at Evansburg State Park, Evansburg. Registration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: (215) 361-0642.
Real Food for Real Folks Conference will be from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Wayne Senior Center, Station Road, Wayne. Concerned farmers, consumers, nutritional experts and more will gather to discuss degredation of food quality. donation: $5 to $25. Information: Lucille Balukian at (610) 640-2788.
Green Lane Nature Center, Route 29, Green Lane, will have a “Banquet for Birds” program 1 p.m. Indoor program will offer the basics of food, feeders and backyard birds.
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, is open everyday (except New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve and thanksgiving) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. These hours will remain in effect until May 1, when the zoo will be open everyday from 10 .m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees and other Information: (610) 277-3825 or visit the Web site at www.elmwoodparkzoo.com.
Children’s Story Hour will be held at Grace Tabernacle Church, 603 E. Elm St., Norristown, Saturdays from 4 to 5 p.m. for 6 to 12-year olds. Information: (610) 277-3316.
ORGANIZATIONS
Historical Society of Trappe holds its semi-annual dinner meeting 7 p.m. at Moorehead’s Catering Service, E. First Avenue, Trappe. Architect Christina Henry Carter worked on the MuhlenbergHouse and will discuss stove plates. Three original 18th century stove plates will be displayed. Cost is $17. Information: (610) 489-7266.
Common Ground Singles meets at 7:15 p.m. at Branch Community Church, Harleysville, every Saturday evening for relevant teachings on singles issues, spiritual and personal growth, social events and volleyball.Complimentary child care provided. Information: (215) 256-0100.
Peppermint Dance Club meets for ballroom dancing, Saturdays (except the first Saturday of the month), at Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Germantown Pike. Beginners lessons are 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dance party, 9 to 11:30 p.m.Singles welcome. Admission: $6 includes lesson.
Dixie Derbys Square Dance Club will have an Easy Plus level square dance 8 p.m. at Lehman Methodist church, S. York Road, Hatboro. Caller Glenn Matthews will alternate workshop with regular calls. Cost: $4, members; $4.50 for guests. Information: (215) 489-1733.
Institute of Management Accountants, North Penn Chapter, meets 7:30 a.m. to noon at Holiday Inn, Fort Washington. Topic: 401(k) plans from employer and employee’s perspective. Cost: $32, includes breakfast. Information: (610) 825-3864.
Professional and Business SinglesNetwork will sponsor swing dance instruction and DJ Dance at Philadelphia Sports Club, formerly the HIghpoint Athletic Club, 1 Highpoint Drive, Chalfont. Instruction, 7:15 p.m.; dance: 8:30. Cost: $20 for both; $12 for dance only. Dressy attire. Information: (610) 359-9733.
HEALTH
Presentation by Janette D. Sherman, M.D., toxicologist, will be sponsored by the Alliance for a Clean Environment, 7 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College, West Campus, College Drive, Pottstown. Information: (610) 326-6433.
Free Posture and Spine Checkup every Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m., at Gulph Mills Chiropractic Center, 600 Lewis Road, Suite 113, King of Prussia. Information: (610) 768-4559.
RESALE SHOP
Ascension Thrift Shop, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with clothing for the entire family. Donations of clothing or household items are accepted during these hours
SUPPORT GROUP
Overeaters Anonymous meets, 8 a.m., at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Egypt and Crawford roads, Audubon.
SUNDAY, NOV. 12
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Family and friends breakfast will be sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Holy Name Society, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, Hurst Street, Bridgeport. Cost: $8 for full-course breakfast. Information: Nick “Chief” Rotondo at (610) 275-2754 or Darryl Bacchi at (610) 272-3479.
Christmas bazaar will be held at St. Mary Church, W. Elm and Maple streets, Conshohocken, noon to 8 p.m. Polish and American food, bingo, crafts, games. Santa will visit at 4 p.m.
Holiday bazaar will be sponsored by Phoenixville/UPHS Auxiliary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. Gifts, holiday decor, homemade baked goods, photos with Santa, crafts and books.
Orienteering will be sponsored by the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association, at Green Lane/Upper Perkiomen Valley Park, Route 29. Registration will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be instruction for beginners. Information: (215) 679-7829.
Natural critter ornaments workshop for ags 12 and older will be held 1 to 4 p.m. at Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler. Fee: $10, members. non-members, $15. Pre-registration required: (15) 646-8866
Story time will be held at noon Sundays at Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, as one of the docents reads stories to children in the Bayou building. The zoo is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: (610) 277-3825.
ORGANIZATIONS
Forty-Something Walking Club meets every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. for a brisk walk. For more information and directions call: (610) 275-1615.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) meet 10 to 11 a.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. Handicapped accessible and non-smoking. Information: (215) 333-9444.
Women for Sobriety meet at 7:40 p.m. in Lansdale. Location, information: 699-6268.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Montgomery Hospital, Powell and Fornance streets, Norristown. Members of community welcome.
King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: (215)923-7900.
Narcotics Anonymous meet at 8:30 p.m. in the Commons, Eagleville Hospital, 100 Eagleville Road, Eagleville. Information: (610) 539-6000.
Family Support/Education Group for families in crisis meets at 3 p.m. at Montgomery County Emergency Service inc. on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital. Group 1 for patients meets at 11 a.m.
New Beginnings Al-Anon family group meets at 7 p.m. at Green Tree Church, Oaks.
King of Prussia Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: (215) 222-5244.
Alcoholics Anonymous (non-smoking and wheelchair accessible) meets at 7 a.m. at Upper Merion Baptist Church Hall, General Von Steuben and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: (610) 337-3388.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Route 724 and Bonnie Brae Road, Spring City.
