Upcoming Events

Norristown's National Night Out, 2012

August is going to be a month for interesting events in Norristown.

Saturday the 3rd -- Shae Ashe of The Norristown Project will host two Town Hall meetings at the OIC Center, 1101 Arch St. 10 am-noon, and 6-8 pm. These gatherings are for all residents and business owners in Norristown, to discuss how we can bolster Norristown's economy, and find solutions to other issues. Everyone is invited.

Also on Saturday -- no NUDGE meeting this week They'll all be at the event above instead. Meetings will resume Saturday, Aug.10th, 11-12:30, at Coffee Talk, 507 W. Marshall. Anyone can attend.

Sunday the 4th -- Band shell concerts, every Sunday, 7 pm. This week features Mercury Rising.

Tuesday the 6th -- NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. The night you're supposed to get outside and let the world know we own our streets and we intend to make them safe. If you want a big block party, the 1300 block of Willow will have food, games, music and give-a-ways between 6 and 9 pm (hosted by Mt Zion A.M.E. and Silome Baptist churches, and sponsored by the Norristown Police and Town Watch). Or host your own neighborhood cookout. Or sit out on your stoops and porches, chat with your neighbors. At least put an outside light on that night.

Thursday the 8th -- The August 1st Zoning Workshop has been cancelled, but the one on the 8th is still on. 6-8 pm at the Hancock Fire House, 820 W. Airy St. Other zoning workshops are scheduled for Aug. 29, 6 pm, Municipal Hall; and Sep. 26, 6 pm, Human Resources Center.

Thursdays, 11 am-4 pm -- Norristown Farmers' Market on Main St. between Swede and Dekalb. Fresh food direct from local farms