Psychics, Living History, and Woodstock Comes To N-Town

We may finally see the sun this weekend. Lots to do Saturday around Norristown ~ check out the living history reenactors at the library ("Ned Hector" is amazing), the psychics at Selma Mansion, and the Woodstock tribute concert at Coffee Talk, among other activities.

Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, Annual Psychic Fair at Historic Selma Mansion (1301 W Airy). Join the Norristown Preservation Society for their 2nd annual Psychic Fair. A variety of talented readers, healers and workshops available. $5 admission at the door includes attendance to any and all of the workshops offered during the day. All readers, and healers are a separate charge for their services upon day of event. Also raffles of many goodies. All the proceeds from this event go to the Society for the upkeep of Selma Mansion.

Saturday, 12:30-2 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Revisiting the Founding Era Day: Life on the Line, in Camp, & on the Home Front, presented by Members of the 6th Pa Regiment. With over 40 years of experience in “Living History” the 6th Pennsylvania is the standard in today’s reenacting community. This program is part of Revisiting the Founding Era, a three-year national initiative of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presented in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Constitution Center, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For info, contact the Reference Desk at 610-278-5100 x2 or email PKellyEvans@mclinc.org.

Saturday, 3:30-4:30 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Revisiting the Founding Era: Ned Hector, Peter Kiteredge, and Other Blacks In Washington's Army. Presented by “Ned Hector”, Hero of the Battle of the Brandywine, as portrayed by Noah Lewis. Mr. Lewis uses humor and audience participation in his programs honoring the African Americans who served the American cause. He brings to life their struggles with prejudices from the highest levels of government, efforts to find acceptance, and sacrifices to secure freedom for American people. This program is part of Revisiting the Founding Era, a three-year national initiative of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presented in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Constitution Center, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For info, contact the Reference Desk at 610-278-5100 x2 or email PKellyEvans@mclinc.org.

Saturday, 7-10 pm, Coffee Talk (507 W Marshall). Remembering Woodstock, concert with Herman Bruning, Jim Ramsey, Paul Girard and more. Donations welcome.

Saturday, 9 am-5 pm at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Library Card Sign-Up Month. Through Sept 30, 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

Sunday, Noon at Christ United Church of Christ (Marshall and Noble). Community Barbecue.  All welcome. Food and Games. Kids activities.

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

Wednesday, 2-3 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Youth Services Department. Talk Like a Pirate Day. Children ages 5-12 can drop by for some pirate themed crafts and activities, and learn some pirate lingo. For children ages 5-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in. Norristown area schools day off activity. For info, call 610-278-5100 x205.

Wednesday and next Wednesday (26th), 6-8 pm, Municipal Hall. NPD presents Neighborhood Watch Training. FREE. You must attend both sessions. For info call 610-292-8283 or email mbishop@norristown.org.

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

Thursday, 4:30-6 pm, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Community Room. Science of Sound. Caryn Lin transforms sound through the use of her five-string electric violin and a myriad of modern technology. Drop in. For info, contact Asha Verma, 610-278-5100 x0 or averma@mclinc.org.

Next 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.

Next 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.