Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. The Catholic War Vets Fun Night is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 1182 at 1003 Tremont Ave. There's a buffet dinner and 21 cash prizes, including a $500 grand prize. 2. Did you know the Norristown Area School District is looking for substitute crossing guards? Making sure our students get to school safely is a huge priority for everyone in the community, and those brave souls with stop signs play a key role in that goal. Visit Norristown's website to find out more. 3. Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library will be hosting "Kindergarten, Here I Come!" All of Norristown’s new kindergartners are invited to come and enjoy stories, crafts and snacks to get them ready and excited for their…
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Norristown Catholic War Veterans Post 1182
1005 Tremont Ave, Norristown, PA
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell St, Norristown, PA
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1266286
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40.12846
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Stanbridge St & Sterigere St, Norristown, PA
Norristown State Hospital
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Councilman Bill Caldwell is hosting an event at his home on Haws Avenue this Wednesday, Aug 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for the people of Norristown to meet some of the candidates for municipal council. This unique opportunity for face-time with your potential representatives is invaluable, so you should consider joining in. To RSVP today, call Cathy Lawrence at 610-213-3134 or email Kbl1625@aol.com. 2. Speaking about council, it’s another night for a municipal council committe meeting. Head over to Norristown Municipal Hall on East Airy Street at 7:30 p.m. and get the latest in town news. 3. Have you heard about SEPTA’s senior services in our community? Rochelle Culbreath of SEPTA will be at Montco SAAC at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the …
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
536 George St, Norristown, PA
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Norristown Municipal Hall
235 E Airy St, Norristown, PA
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Yesterday at 1 p.m., the Schuylkill River measured in at 8.25 feet. By 8 p.m., it was already at 9.39! Forecasts predict it will be almost up to 10 feet by 8 a.m. today, but then it should start to recede. 2. Ever wonder what Norristown does with all the storm water on the streets? Check out Norristown's website and find out how it works and why it matters to you! 3. There will be a Fun Run for Art to raise money for the ACPPA Community Art Center on Saturday, Oct. 15, but registration starts now. You can sign up from noon to 1 p.m. at the Art Center on Haws Avenue 4. The Norristown Real Estate Investors group is holding its monthly meeting today at the Storage Deluxe, 714 Markley St, at 4:30 p.m. Head over to learn a thing or two about…
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ACPPA Community Art Center
506 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA
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1849140
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Storage Deluxe
714 Markley St, Norristown, PA
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. As a way to thank our community for supporting their businesses, Don Mitchem, owner of the Sweet Shop, and Mark Stott, owner of the Philly Pretzel Factory, have invited all the children of Montgomery Early Learning Centers to come by the Martin Luther King Jr. Pavilion for a free snow cone and pretzel today at 3:30 p.m. "“I try to do this every year with different children’s organizations,” said Mitchem. Those guys really know how to say thank you. 2. The Board of Commissioners of West Norriton is meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Jeffersonville Golf Club to discuss Freedom Valley YMCA's plan to build a full-service Y facility at the old Markley Pool site. The public is invited to come and join the conversation. 3. Montgomery County SAAC …
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell St, Norristown, PA
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1266286
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40.11973
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
536 George St, Norristown, PA
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1266362
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40.11616
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E Oak St & Walnut St, Norristown, PA
MLK Park
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Jeffersonville Golf Club
2400 W Main St, Norristown, PA
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Are you ready for DanceFest? This third annual celebration will take place Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County Cultural Center, and tickets are going fast! Be sure to get a ticket before they’re all gone. 2. This week, Impact Thrift Store will be collecting non-perishable food items for Manna on Main Street in Lansdale. If you drop by with a food donation, thee store will give you a 25 percent off coupon to use in the store! 3. Verizon workers went on strike at midnight yesterday. The company claims that the unions won't agree to a $100 per month employee contribution to health care, and the unions say Verizon wants to cut employee pensions and health care benefits, and cap sick time at five days. The …
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208 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
Montgomery County Cultural Center
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Impact Thrift Store
1798 Markley St, Norristown, PA
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1266868
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40.13569
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2109 W Main St, Norristown, PA
The Medicine Shoppe
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Here are fiive things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Holy Saviour's Festa Italiana starts tonight at 6 p.m. at the Holy Savior Club, 436 E. Main St. There'll be food and drink, rides and games, a bocce tournament and live entertainment all weekend! 2. Looking for more family-friendly fun in our area this weekend? Tonight is Whitemarsh's Movie in the Park night in Miles Park at 308 Germantown Pike in Lafayette Hill. Tonight's feature is How to Train Your Dragon. The film starts at dusk and is free for everyone. 3. The Norristown CTC has some really great resources for anyone looking for drug or alcohol help. Visit the website to find out more. 4. NASA may have retired the space shuttle, but that doesn't mean we're done exploring the stars. NASA is launching the robotic explorer Juno today …
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Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
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1265637
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Holy Saviour Parish
407 E Main St, Norristown, PA
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1265382
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40.094441
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308 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA
Miles Park
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Today was the deadline set by the U.S. Treasury for the government to work out a plan for raising the debt ceiling or risk going into default and jeopardizing our country's AAA credit rating. While the nation managed to avoid economic disaster yesterday when President Obama signed the debt-limit plan worked out by Congress, Moody’s Investors Service was confirming that Montgomery County would retain its AAA bond rating. 2. Norristown Municipal Council meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Norristown Municipal Hall. Among the issues being covered tonight—a presentation on a proposal to make DeKalb Street a two-way street. Council will also announce the winners of the Fourth of July House Decorating contest. You can see the entire agenda for the …
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Norristown Municipal Hall
235 E Airy St, Norristown, PA
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1265566
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40.116063
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Montgomery County Courthouse
493 Swede St, Norristown, PA
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1266307
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40.12105
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell St, Norristown, PA
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1266286
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40.11973
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
536 George St, Norristown, PA
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1266362
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Tonight's Municipal Council meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow so council members can join the rest of the community for Norristown Night Out at the George Washington Carver Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Join Norristown Community Policing and Town Watch for free swimming, food, dancing, a karate demonstration, emergency vehicle demonstrations and lots of information tables with giveaways. The program is meant to encourage communities to come together to have a night out against crime. 2. Softball to swimming is not too big a leap, but it’s that time of year again! Before you head to the Carver Center, stop by Norristown Area High School for the Montgomery Bar Association's "Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers Annual Softball Game…
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George Washington Carver Community Center
249 E Jacoby St, Norristown, PA
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Norristown Area High School
1900 Eagle Dr, Norristown, PA
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1878793
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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County
536 George St, Norristown, PA
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1266362
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40.1761
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340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Montgomery County Community College
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Services for 16-year-old Dominique Devlin, who was gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 20, are being held today at St. Patrick's Church at 11 a.m., with viewing hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Stop in and pay your respects to this young lady who was taken from us far too soon. 2. For those of you Norristown Patch readers in East Norriton, it may be useful to know that starting today, the Norriton Fire Engine Company will discontinue basement pumping except for life safety emergencies. This may not be good news, considering we’ve got thunderstorms coming our way today. 3. Speaking of the weather, Accuweather.com is reporting temperatures in the 90s again today and has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning …
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Saint Patrick's Church
714 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Have you ever had a go at volleyball? We know there are some powerhouse players in our neck of the woods and so does Crush Super Cash Monsters Tour! Registrations open today for play later in August, so don’t miss your chance to get involved in the tournament. Visit their website for more information. 2. Pop over to the Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting with your little one at 9 a.m. for a special storytime with Miss Linda and her puppet Lucy. No sign up necessary. Call 610-828-0441 for more information. 3. Sitting at your computer wondering what you’ll do to keep the family occupied tonight? Tired of having boring Friday nights at home? The Elmwood Park Zoo has just the cure for you! Head over and spend the night, complete with dinner, …
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500 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA
Whole Foods
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Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
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40.16557
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S Collegeville Rd & Arcola Rd, Collegeville, PA
Movie Tavern
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jxjipper
11:09 pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I hope Patch will hold some feet to the fire on Wednesday night with Mr. Caldwell & company. It's time for answers and not vague platitudes about addressing the rampant crime problem in Norristown, a one party (D) town. "Arts" or "Law & Order" that's the choice there isn't enough money for both. There is no excuse for the same small but growing group of people to create daily havoc, fear and … more ›