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.