Halloween Events, Time Change, Election and More

Tonight, Friday, October 30, 5-7 pm at Gotwals School, and every Friday from now on, Habitat for Humanity will host a FREE Kids' Club for kids of all ages. Activities include sports, arts & crafts, movies and more. Snacks provided. Contact 610-278-7710 x107 or msampson@habitatmontco.org for info

Saturday, Halloween, at 1 pm at the Elmwood Park Bandshell, Annual Spooktacular Costume Contest. For ages 13 and under. Meet at the bandshell in costume. Judging at 1:10 pm. Each participant will receive a free hotdog, drink, and goody bag. Hosted by Norristown Recreation.

Saturday, 4-7 pm, Trunk or Treat at the Roosevelt School parking lot (Stergiere St, near Markley), coordinated by CADCOM. Bring your kids Trick or Treating in a safe place. They can make their way through a maze of cars. Local groups will be giving out candy and treats. For info, contact Heather Lewis at 610-277-6363 x166 or hlewis @cadcom.org.

Also Saturday from 4-7 pm, another Trunk or Treat in the West End at Calvary Baptist's parking lot on West Marshall and Haws Avenue. Again, trick or treating in a safe environment.

Saturday night -- Daylight Savings Time ends. SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR.

Sunday starting at 10 am, Open Mic at Coffee Talk, 507 W Marshall St. Musicians, writers, poets, artisans and anyone else welcome. $5 donation.

Sunday after 2 pm at Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown Municipality residents receive FREE Zoo admission. Valid ID is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.

Monday from 5-10 pm, you can help the Norristown Youth Football and Cheerleading Teams raise funds by eating at Chaps Sports Bar, 2509 W Main, Jeffersonville. They'll receive a percentage of all food purchases, dine in or carryout. Door prizes, raffle baskets. Tell your server you're with Norristown Eagles.

Tuesday is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. GET OUT AND VOTE. Check out your sample ballot at this link.

Thursday from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Children's Dept of the Norristown Library, families are invited to learn healthy snack ideas and nutrition tips for kids, create healthy snacks, and eat what you make. Presented by PA Nutrition Education Tracks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages. Registration required. Call 610-278-5100 x 205 or visit the Children’s Department to sign up. For info, contact ysprmcnpl@yahoo.com.

Remember to check out the library's full calendar. They have daily programs for readers of all ages. Click on the link in the right column.