4 FREE Concerts, Back-To-School Fun Day, and more

For Labor Day weekend, you'll find concerts every evening, Friday through Monday, at Elmwood Park Bandshell, (assuming there's no rain). And a Back-To-School event at the Carver Center on Monday.

Friday, August 31, 6 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Special Labor Day Weekend Concert. Dean Garofolo as Elvis. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Saturday through Sept 30, Timshel Coffee Shop (104 E Main) will display art works by the Greater Norristown Art League. All pieces will be available for sale. Artists Reception on Friday, Sept 7.

Saturday, 9 am-5 pm at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Library Card Sign-Up Month. Starting today, kid in grades 0-12, if you don't have a card and sign up for one this month, you'll receive a free book and bookmark, plus be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card. New registrations only. For info, contact 610-278-5100 x205. The card is good not only in Norristown, but at libraries around the county.

Saturday, 6 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Special Labor Day Weekend Concert. The Allen Reynolds Band. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Sunday, 2-5 pm, Elmwood Park Zoo. FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 2 PM. Residents of Norristown must present valid photo ID.

Sunday, 7 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Summer Concert Series continues. This week, Newspaper Taxis perform. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Monday, 8 am-1 pm at the Carver Community Center (249 Jacoby St). Back To School Fun Day. Free haircuts and curls for kids. Games, prizes, food, dancing, music.

Monday, 6 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Special Labor Day Weekend Concert. The Monkeephiles. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Tuesdays in September, 6-8 pm at the Montgomery County Historical Society (1654 Dekalb). Intermediate Genealogy Workshop. 4 week workshop is $10 for members, $40 nonmembers. To reserve a spot, call 610-272-0297 or online at www.hsmcpa.org.

Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Municipal Hall. Council Meeting.

Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm at Elmwood Park Zoo, Rep Matt Bradford is hosting a Family Fair. Register to gain FREE admission, plus FREE food and entertainment. Space is limited. Register at 610-222-3490 or email repbradford@pahouse.net with name, address and number of adults and children attending.

Thursday, 11 am-2:30 pm, in front of the Courthouse. The Norristown Farmers' Market. Stop by Thursdays through October 25.

Next Friday, 6-8 pm at Timshel Coffee Shop (104 E Main). Art Show Reception. Artworks by the Greater Norristown Art League.

Next Saturday, 1-6 pm, Elmwood Park Bandshell. Arts and Music Festival. Live music, Food, Giveaways, Raffles, Vendors.

Last Week Before Labor Day Activities (mostly FREE)

No reason that getting ready for school shouldn't be fun. Stop by the Beat the Heat rally tomorrow, then check out Community Arts Norristown's open house, then the Youth Empowerment Summit at Elmwood Park. Girls can top off the day at the Carver Center while parents enjoy down time at Five Saints. And that's just Saturday.

Saturday, August 25, noon-2:30 pm, Montco Courthouse. Beat The Heat Rally. Come out and learn about Climate Change and what can and should be done about it. FREE ice cream.

Saturday, 1-3 pm, Community Arts Norristown (506 Haws). Fall Open House.

Saturday, 1-6 pm, Elmwood Park. Youth Empowerment Summit. FREE. Crafts, food, music, games, dancing. Bring a chair. Free school supplies while they last.

Saturday, 8 pm to 8am the next day, Carver Community Center (Jacoby and Arch). Slumber Party for girls aged 7 to 17. Bring a sleeping bag or bedroll. $5 per girl (discounts for siblings). Call 610-272-7480 or email GWCarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Somewhat Civil performs. No cover.

Sunday, 1-4 pm (or possibly 6 pm?), St. Patrick's Church basement (Dekalb and Chestnut). Irish Festival. Homemade food, desserts, raffle baskets, entertainment.

Sunday, 6-8 pm, Oak Street Park (near basketball courts). Back to School Backpack Drive, sponsored by the Help A Single Parent Foundation.

Sunday, 7 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Summer Concert Series continues. This week, The Supernaturals perform. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Monday, 7 pm, Norristown Area School District Admin Bldg (401 N Whitehall). Board of School Directors will host their regular monthly school board meeting.  Agenda at this link.

Tuesday, 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Zoning Board Hearing.

Wednesday, 2-3 pm, Norristown Library Youth Services Department. Magic Show with Ran'D Shine. For info, contact 610-278-5100 x205.

Thursday, 11 am-2:30 pm, in front of the Courthouse. The Norristown Farmers' Market. Stop by Thursdays through October 25.

Next Friday, August 31, 6 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Special Labor Day Weekend Concert. Dean Garofolo as Elvis. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Next Saturday through Sept 30, Timshel Coffee Shop (104 E Main) will display art works by the Greater Norristown Art League. All pieces will be available for sale. Artists Reception on Sept 7.

Also next Saturday, 6 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Special Labor Day Weekend Concert. The Allen Reynolds Band. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Events in N-town as Summer Winds Down

Hopefully the weather holds because there are plenty of outdoor activities this weekend.

Friday, August 17, 8:30 pm, Carver Community Center. Poolside Movie Night. Movie starts at 9 pm. $3 for movie only. $5 includes movie, snack and beverage. For info call Ericka Wharton, 610-272-7480 or email gwcarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Saturday, 11 am-6 pm at Simmons Park (Oak and Arch Sts). Watch the 3-on-3 Co-ed Basketball Tournament, hosted by Norristown Lady Eagles Basketball and Willis Barbecue. 3 Divisions, ages 10-13, 14-17, 18 and up. 4 Player max per team.

Saturday, noon-3 pm, Haws Avenue Methodist Church (Haws and Marshall) will host a FREE Neighborhood Barbecue. Food, fun, games, and music. Rain or Shine.

Saturday, 6:30-8 pm. Historic Montgomery Cemetery (Hartranft and Jackson Sts).  Author and Historian Tammy Schane presents a tour on Symbols of the Cemetery. Discover the meaning of symbols carved on tombstones; the history behind them; and why tombstone styles changed in the 19th century. Tickets: $15 per person includes: Walking Tour, Refreshments and Presentation. Tickets are limited: to reserve a space by phone 610-272-0297; online at hsmcpa.org; or email contact@hsmcpa.org. For info, contact Barry Rauhouser, Executive Director, 610-272-0297, barryr@hsmcpa.org.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Jazz 180 performs. No cover.

Sunday, 7 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Summer Concert Series continues. This week, FabForward performs. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Monday, women 40 or older, register this week for the FREE Mammography Screenings on the following Monday, August 27 starting at 10 am at Matt Bradford's office, 750 E Johnson Hwy. Fox Chase Mobile Mammography Screening Unit will be there that day. You must have a prescription from your doctor. To register, call 215-214-1744.

Tuesday, 4:30- 6:30 pm, 500 block of Lafayette. Water Ice With A Cop. Come out for FREE water ice and meet your local cops.

Tuesday, 6:30 pm. Municipal Hall. Council meeting.

Wednesday, 1 pm, Norristown Library board room. Mary's Matinee. FREE movie in our boardroom the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This week's selection is "Phantom Thread." Drop in. Contact Mary Motta at 610-278-5100 x111, mmotta@mclinc.org.

Thursday, 11 am-2:30 pm, in front of the Courthouse. The Norristown Farmers' Market. Stop by Thursdays through October 25.

Next Saturday, August 25, noon-2:30 pm, Montco Courthouse. Beat The Heat Rally. Come out and learn about Climate Change and what can and should be done about it, and how you can add your voice. Free ice cream.

Next Saturday, 1-3 pm, Community Arts Norristown (506 Haws). Fall Open House.

Next Saturday, 1-6 pm, Elmwood Park. Youth Empowerment Summit. FREE. Crafts, food, music, games, dancing. Bring a chair. School supplies while they last.

Next Saturday, 8 pm to 8am Sunday morning, Carver Community Center (Jacoby and Arch). Slumber Party for girls aged 7 to 17. Bring a sleeping bag or bedroll. $5 per girl (discounts for siblings). Call 610-272-7480 or email GWCarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Italian Festival and Norristown Appreciation Day

The Italian Festival is this weekend, and there are 2 happenings at Simmons Park, this weekend and next.

Friday, August 10, 6-10 pm at Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main (walk down driveway to rear of club). Festa Italiana. Live music, Games and Rides, Souvenirs, Bocce, and really great Italian Food. All are welcome. Festival continues Saturday, 4-11 pm, and Sunday 11 am-10 pm.

Saturday, Aug 11, Noon-2 pm, at the Carver Community Center. Senior Swim and Game Day. $3. For info call Ericka Wharton, 610-272-7480 or email gwcarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Saturday, starting at noon at Simmons Park (328 E Oak). Norristown Appreciation Day. Food, Facepainting, Water ice. Oak League All-Star Games.

Saturday, 8-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Danny Beisel performs. No cover.

Sunday, 7 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Summer Concert Series continues. This week, Whiskeyhickon Boys perform. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Monday, last day to register for the 3-on-3 Co-ed Basketball Tournament at Simmons Park on Aug 18 (Raindate 8/19), hosted by Norristown Lady Eagles Basketball and Willis Barbecue. 3 Divisions, ages 10-13, 14-17, 18 and up. 4 Player max per team. $40 to register team. Grand Prize $200 for adult team, trophies for younger teams. Call or Text Coach Richard Fisher at 610-457-4471 or Facebook@NorristownLadyEaglesBasketball. Proceeds benefit Norristown Lady Eagles team.

Tuesday, 7 pm. Municipal Hall. Planning Commission meeting. Agenda at this link.

Wednesday, 10 am-2 pm, Norristown Regional Health Center. Health Fair for National Health Center Week.

Thursday, 11 am-2:30 pm, in front of the Courthouse. The Norristown Farmers' Market. Stop by Thursdays through October 25.

Next Friday, 8:30 pm, Carver Community Center. Poolside Movie Night. Movie starts at 9 pm. $3 for movie only. $5 includes movie, snack and beverage. For info call Ericka Wharton, 610-272-7480 or email gwcarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Next Saturday, 11 am-6 pm at Simmons Park (Oak and Arch Sts). Watch the 3-on-3 Co-ed Basketball Tournament, hosted by Norristown Lady Eagles Basketball and Willis Barbecue. 3 Divisions, ages 10-13, 14-17, 18 and up. Register by Monday, August 13.

Next Saturday, 6:30-8 pm. Historic Montgomery Cemetery (Hartranft and Jackson Sts).  Author and Historian Tammy Schane presents a tour on Symbols of the Cemetery. Discover the meaning of symbols carved on tombstones; the history behind them; and why tombstone styles changed in the 19th century. Tickets: $15 per person includes: Walking Tour, Refreshments and Presentation. Tickets are limited: to reserve a space by phone 610-272-0297; online at hsmcpa.org; or email contact@hsmcpa.org. For info, contact Barry Rauhouser, Executive Director, 610-272-0297.

National Night Out, Marvel Movies, and More

Events for the whole community abound this week. Bring your kids to Touch A Truck Monday, National Night Out on Tuesday, Marvel Movie Marathon Thursday, and next weekend, Festa Italiana and Norristown Appreciation Day.

Saturday, 7-11 pm, Five Saints Distilling (Green and Main). Snow White and the Huntsman performs. No cover.

Sunday, 2-5 pm at Elmwood Park Zoo. FREE admission to Norristown Borough residents on the first Sunday of each month. Adults must show photo ID as proof of residency.

Sunday, 7 pm at Elmwood Park Bandshell. Summer Concert Series continues. This week, High Noon (Country Rock). FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Monday, 5-8 pm, Eisenhower Middle School. Touch a Truck event. Join the Norristown Police Department for a truly unique event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of heavy equipment, trucks and machinery while also meeting the people who build, protect and serve our community. Parent supervision is required and cameras are highly recommended.

Monday, 8:15 pm-midnight. The West End of Norristown (from Stony Creek to Forrest Avenue) will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes. For information on area and chemicals to be used, go to this link.

Tuesday, 5:30-7 pm, 1300 Block of Willow Street. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. A great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board Room. Mary's Matinee. FREE movie. This showing: "Molly's Game." Drop in. For info, contact Mary Motta at 610-278-5100 x111,  mmotta@mclinc.org.

Wednesday, 7:30 pm, Municipal Hall. Council meeting. (Wednesday meeting because of National Night Out on Tuesday.)

Thursday, 11 am-2:30 pm, in front of the Courthouse. The Norristown Farmers' Market. Stop by Thursdays through October 25.

Thursday, noon-7 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Marvel Movie Marathon. Three movies chosen by a vote of library patrons. Refreshments will be available. Registration not required. For info, contact Asha Verma, 610-278-5100 x0, averma@mclinc.org.

Next Friday, August 10, 6-10 pm at Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main (walk down driveway to rear of club). Festa Italiana. Live music, Games and Rides, Souvenirs, Bocce, and really great Italian Food. All are welcome. Festival continues Saturday, 4-11 pm, and Sunday 11 am-10 pm.

Next Saturday, Aug 11, Noon-2 pm, at the Carver Community Center. Senior Swim and Game Day. $3. For info call Ericka Wharton, 610-272-7480 or email gwcarvercenter19401@gmail.com.

Also next Saturday, starting at noon at Simmons Park (328 E Oak). Norristown Appreciation Day. Food, Face Painting, Water ice. Oak League All-Star Games.