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.