Library Cards, Cemetery Tour, Talking to Your Kids About Drugs, and More

This week's events: 

Friday, September 21, 9 am-2 pm. PARK(ing) Day. That's all the info on the Municipal calendar for this event ~ no explanation, no location. I'm assuming it's downtown on Swede St like last year. What PARK(ing) Day really is ~ individuals and organizations can turn a parking spot into a private park for however long they want to feed the meter. It's held annually, globally, on the 3rd Friday of September to highlight the need for more public green space. Actually, if the county and Norristown want to do it right, they'd publicize it ahead of time and make it a friendly contest between organizations and businesses. 

Saturday, 9 am-5 pm at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Library Card Sign-Up Month. Through Sept 30 (only one more week), kids 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.

Saturday, Sept 22, 1-2 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. Meet Local Author David Jackson Ambrose, whose first novel, State of the Nation, happens right here in Norristown. David will read an excerpt from the book, followed by a Q&A session. Raffle for a gift bag. Light refreshments included. Registration encouraged. Call 610-278-5100 x2, or drop by the Reference Desk to register. For info, contact Jennifer Hoey 610-278-5100 x2 or jhoey@mclinc.org.

Saturday, 5-6:30 pm, Montgomery Cemetery (1 Hartranft, Norristown). The Culture of Death, Twilight Walking Tour & Presentation by Barry Rauhauser, Historical Society of Montgomery County. Cost of $15 includes walking tour, refreshments and presentation (tour requires walking on uneven ground). For information or to reserve a ticket call 610-272-0297 or purchase on line at hsmcpa.org/events.

Sunday, 1-6 pm, St. Patrick's Parish Hall and parking lot (Dekalb between Chestnut and Oak). Annual Mexican Independence Day Festival. Music, dancing and lots of great food.

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

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

Wednesday, 4-6 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. After School Movie Club for teens 12-18 years old.

Wednesday, 5:30 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. Norristown Area School District presents "Have You Had The Conversation?" Talking to your kids about drug and alcohol abuse. Register to attend at norristownconversation.eventbite.com.

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Navigating the Medicare Maze. Learn how Medicare works, when it's best to sign up, and what plan choices to make. If you're already signed up, explore how and why you may benefit by making a switch this year. Medicare's Open Enrollment Period begins on October 15 and ends December 15, so now is the time to get ready. Your host, Dale Rubinkam, is a certified and experienced Medicare and Affordable Care Consultant. She works for you, not the insurance companies. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Call or drop by the Front Desk to register. Contact Asha Verma at 610-278-5100 x0 or averma@mclinc.org.

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

Next Friday, Sept 28, 8 pm at Theatre Horizon. Staged reading of "The Laramie Project." Other performances on Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. One weekend only. Tickets at this link. Special rates on Friday for ACCESS card holders.

Next Saturday, Sept 29, 10 am-5 pm at Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). National Ghost Hunting Day. $10/person. Food and entertainment. Info at PASelmaMansion@aol.com.

On Tuesday, October 2, 3:30-6:30 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. FREE FLU SHOTS for Montgomery County residents, by the Montgomery County Health Department. Put it on your calendar now (we already have flu cases in our area). If you are a Medicare beneficiary or have health insurance, please bring insurance cards. Be assured there will be no co-pay or cost to you. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be available. For more information, visit www.montcopa.org/flu.