Football Clinic, Free Music and Movie, and More

Okay, it's officially summer. Time for a reminder, now that everyone's windows are open and people want to sit on their porches or in their backyards. Be considerate of your neighbors. They may not have the same taste in music as you do (especially after 10 pm at night). They may not appreciate you scaring their pets and small children when you set off cherry bombs outside their homes (every weekend, not just July 4). They may not want your grill and fire pit smoke wafting in through their windows. They may not want to watch you do drug deals as they try to enjoy nice summer evenings on their stoops. And now that more of us are outside, try to say hello to each other once in a while. If you can't be a nice neighbor, do us all a favor and move out of Norristown.

Saturday, June 23, 8:30 am-2:30 pm at the Norristown Youth Eagles Field (on Stanbridge St across from Norfab's parking lot at 1320). FREE Football Clinic. Drills and Position Training. Guest Speaker, NAHS Head Coach, Joe "Rock" Milligan. All students must have a parent present. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Norristown Men of Excellence. RSVP to Hakim Jones 484-429-9330.

Saturday, Noon-2 pm, outside the Norristown Library. Big Truck Day. Kick off our Summer Reading season by seeing and touching big trucks up close and personal. Firetruck, construction truck, police vehicle, and more. Also, a children’s book sale (cash only) and Dog Bites hot dog cart will be selling treats. For kids of all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, 7-11 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, Sofa Kings perform. FREE. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Tuesday, 7 pm, at Municipal Hall. Zoning Board Hearing. Agenda at this link.

Wednesday, 1-3:30 pm at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board Room, Mary's Matinee. Enjoy a free movie the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This showing: "Downsizing." Drop in. For info, Mary Motta 610-278-5100 x111, mmotta@mclinc.org.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:30-4 pm at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Improv with Rob. Improvisational comedy is a great way to stretch your funny bone while learning how to think on your feet. Come to this event and Rob Wilf will show you how. Create fun characters and create funny scenes by making it up as you go along. Step up to the stage and the challenge. For Teens (12+). Drop in. For info, contact Asha Verma  610-278-5100 x0, averma@mclinc.org.

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

Thursday, 1-2:30 pm, Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Kids Cook. Learn basic cooking techniques, prepare easy, yummy recipes in this 7-week program. For kids with adventurous appetites, ages 6-12. Registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited. To register, call 610-278-5100 x205.

Thursday, 7 pm, Coffee Talk (507 W Marshall). Monthly poetry readings begin. 4th Thursday of each month. Poets and poetry lovers welcome.

Next Saturday, June 30, 9 am-3 pm at Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Dr. (enter at Whitehall Rd.). Hazardous Waste Collection. Bring non-latex paint products, automotive products, outdoor and household chemicals for disposal. Complete list of acceptable materials at this link (2nd page).