Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The fourth annual event is open to all players 18 years or older.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- James Myers
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Wednesday, February 8
Greater Norristown Police Athletic League's (GNPAL) fourth annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is schedule for Saturday, Feb. 25. The cost to enter the tournament is $100 per team and each team must have at least three, but no more than four players. All entry forms and fees must be received by Friday, Feb. 11. (Download and entry form in our PDF section.) The event is open to all entrants, 18 years or older. All teams will participate in the round-robin portion of the tournament, followed by playoffs. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and all participants will receive a tournament t-shirt. Tournament sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Matt Hein at matthein@greaternorristownpal.org.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Ken Fennal, program director for the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League, thanks
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Tuesday, January 17
Once Again, GNPAL wants to thank everyone that made this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day of Service at Greater Norristown PAL successful. We knew that we would have a great turnout, as we have had the past two years and this year was no different. The level of diversity that was vividly portrayed on Jan. 16, surpassed our expectations again this year! This vivid illustration of human commitment is the start of living the "Dream" as a reality, but it is only the beginning. It truly is what we should all expect, in all communities, boards, corporations, agencies and municipalities, at every level, throughout the year, 24/7/365 – not just when commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. We can’t thank everyone, …
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Several events and activities in Norristown yesterday honored the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Residents from all over the area honored the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Norristown yesterday by volunteering their time at area nonprofits like the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League and the ACPPA Communtiy Art Center. Later that evening, a crowd gathered at Norristown Municipal Hall for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” awards ceremony honoring Norristown's Brian Wayne Bell for his impressive history of civil service to our community. Read more about the awards ceremony and see a video of the proceedings on The Times Herald's website.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Area residents are honoring the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. with events and service projects in Norristown today.
Residents from all over the area will be attending events and working on service projects in Norristown in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Here are just a few of the highlights: Greater Norristown PAL is hosting an MLK Community Day of Service at the PAL Community Center on Harding Boulevard. Volunteers will be painting, cleaning out storing, organizing, gardening and more. More than 250 volunteers participated last year at GNPAL, and with the more volunteers anticipated for this year the organization is planning to spread out and send volunteers to other projects all over Norristown. “This year GNPAL’s intent is to make this a Norristown-wide day of service," said PAL Program Director Ken Fennel, "not just at PAL." …
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Norristown Municipal Hall
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Theist Temple Church of God In Christ
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Senior Night activities were the highlight of the evening.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, was a special night for the nine seniors on Norristown Area High School's Wrestling Team. Parents got flowers, there was a picture cake, there were reporters, there were lots of cameras and a few balloons too. A couple of guys even had cheering sections and some signs. Most importantly though, was that tonight would be these seniors' last chance to walk on the water. The big blue mat known as "The Ocean" is an absolute beast to set up and put away and the seniors proved that they would be just as beastly. After the celebratory festivities at the beginning of the match, it was time to get down to business with Upper Moreland. The Vikings came into town looking to get a claim to the Suburban One American Title, but …
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Fuentes records 100th victory; Springer records 150th victory and 112th fall.
The Eagles traveled up to Blue Mountain High School on Saturday. Jan. 07, and wrestled five matches in about five hours. In the end, they brought home seven gold medals. During the fast paced event, junior Zack Fuentes (113) recorded his 100th career victory – a milestone most wrestlers hope to achieve by the end of their high school careers. A short time later, senior Shane Springer (170) recorded his 150th career victory. It was by fall – the 112th of his career. The PIAA State Record for falls is 127 held by Matt Yocco. Taking home gold medals for the Eagles were Zack Fuentes (113), Mike Springer (138), Brett Harner (160), Shane Springer (170), Tyler Letrinko (182), Larry Gordon (195) and Jesse “The Body” Prante (220). All were 5-0 on …
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The names have changed but the goal is the same.
Eight short years ago the Greater Norristown PAL wrestling team started out. They didn't have mats; they had to borrow them. They didn't have any singlets or t-shirts; they wore leftover LaCross t-shirts and shorts until their singlets finally arrived. What they did have was a handful of kids with guts and determination. That handful of kids from the original team are now helping to power their varsity teams. Some are in college. Marcus Robbins is at Clarion. Dan Gallagher is at Penn. Jim Gallagher is at Albright. Tyree Gardner is at Kutztown. A few current seniors are looking to join their peers soon. Just as some things have changed, some things have stayed the same. The Springer brothers have been replaced by the Avellino brothers. …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The Genuardi's Employee Foundation has awarded grants to several Norristown nonprofits.
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Tuesday, January 3
The Genuardi’s Employees Foundation (GEF), recently awarded $18,000 in grants to eleven are nonprofit organizations, several from Norristown. Recipients of the grants include:
Friday, December 16, 2011
Collection efforts for the 16th annual Lt. Patty Simon Food Drive ends on Wednesday Dec. 21
The Salvation Army has been partnering with local law enforcement agencies, businesses and individuals for the 16th annual Lt. Patty Simon Food Drive this holiday. Named for the active and vocal officer who originally formed the drive, the annual event is designed to honor Simon's legacy while providing for a “cause that was dear to her heart,” according to GNPAL Director Brett Wells. Weeks ago, collection bins were placed throughout the area and new toy drop offs are being collected at Greater Norristown PAL Center. The last day for collection is Tuesday, Dec. 20. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, a caravan of police vehicles will lead a flatbed trailer full of food through Norristown to the Salvation Army where it will be unloaded. There's still …
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Greater Norristown PAL Track Team held a fundraising Christmas Bazaar on Saturday.
The GNPAL Track Team’s Pre-Christmas Bazaar on Saturday featured a host of local vendors and raised money to offset travel expenses for the team.
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