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Get Out This Weekend

Sales, sewing and stress management are just a few of the options we have for you this week.

School’s out for summer! But don’t panic Mom and Dad, because Norristown Patch has got the scoop on the best events to entertain your family, and keep boredom at bay.

Check out our five picks for things to do this week:

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Where & When: ACPPA Community Art Center, 506 Haws Ave.; Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go?: Nab some great bargains and support the community art center’s summer camp at the same time. Shop the $1 section for great deals on dishes, toys, books and jewelry.

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Price: Free admission.

Where & When: Greater Norristown PAL, 340 Harding Blvd.; Saturday, June 18, noon to 3 p.m.

Why Go?: Celebrate the youth of Norristown and reinforce drug and violence-free messages with a day of free family fun, food, games, face-painting, sports competitions, entertainment and more.

Price: Free admission.

Where & When: , 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville; Sunday, June 19 and every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go?: The Skippack Farmers Market supports producers of locally grown food and vendors of homemade local food and crafts. The market features fresh bread, flowers, plants, eggs, poultry, meat, honey, fruits and vegetables and much more.

Price: Free admission.

Where & When: Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; Monday through Friday, June 20-24, 1 to 4 p.m.

Why Go?: The designer’s workshop, presented by an Art Institute graduate, is for teens 12 to 18 who love fashion and want to learn to sew. All supplies and materials will be provided.

Price: $10.

Where & When: Montco SAAC, 536 George St.; Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Learn to reduce stress without medication.

Price: Free.

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