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Montgomery County Community Calendar

Western Montgomery County
Wednesday, Sept. 24
St. Paul’s Reformed Episcopal Church, 800 Church Road in Oreland, will hold an “Attic Treasure” rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 215-836-5432.

The East Cheltenham Free Library, 400 Myrtle Ave., will host a “Sweet Dreams Pajama Story Time,” inviting participants to wear pajamas during a special story time featuring sounds and stories about bedtime. This event is appropriate for children ages 3 and older. Registration is required and can be made by contacting Carrie at 215-885-0457.

An Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike in Meadowbrook. To register or for details, call 800-818-4747 or visit  the Web site at www.holyredeemer.com.

Thursday, Sept. 25
The Roslyn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a penny party at the Roslyn Fire House, 1128 Bradfield Road. The cost is $5, and the doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 215-572-9989.

Beth Sholom, 8231 Old York Road in Elkins Park, will host Yoga with Pearl, starting at 5:45 p.m. All levels of participants are welcomed. For details, call 215-887-1342.

The Center for Parenting Education will present a toddler activity time, a mini-preschool for parents and their children from ages 2 to 3. The eight-week session lasts from Sept. 25 to Nov. 20 at the Giant Super Food Store’s Community Center, 315-York Road in Willow Grove. The cost for this event is $80 for members and $120 for non-members. For details, call 215-657-5720.

The Sisterhood of Old York Road Temple — Beth Am, 971 Old York in Abington, will host a bridge game, starting at 12:30 p.m. For details, call 215-886-8000.

Saturday, Sept. 27
Gilda’s Club’s Paws 4 Life 10th Annual Dog Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell. The cost of this event is $25 per leash. Participants may register online at www.gildasclubdelval.org. For more information, call 215-441-3290.
The First Presbyterian Church of Willow Grove, located at the corner of Easton and Barrett roads, will host an AA meeting at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27 and at 8 p.m. on Sept. 31. For details, e-mail fpcwg@verizon.net or call 215-659-5938.

A multi-family yard sale will take place at Arrowhead Development, Tennis Avenue and Susquehanna Road in Ambler, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, contact Carol at cleiper@comcast.net.

The Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of Friends, Route 202 and Sumneytown Pike, will hold an open house featuring discussions about many activities presented by the Friends’ committees. For more information, call 215-699-3055 or visit www.gwyneddfriends.org.

The Committee to Benefit the Children will host a comedy night and beef and beer starring Grover Silcox and other comedians at the Willow Grove VFW Post 3612, 301 W. Moreland Road. Admission costs $35. For tickets or more information, call 215-427-5061 or visit www.cbckids.org.

The Kisses for Kyle Foundation will host its annual fall festival at Willow Grove Day Camp from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature giant inflatables, rocket launches and live entertainment. For details, visit www.kissesforkyle.org.

The ARK Day (Animal Rescue and Kare Day), will be held from 9 to 3 p.m. at the Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church, 2410 Huntingdon Pike. A dog walk, doggie grooming and search and rescue demonstrations will be featured. For more information, call 215-947-5500.

The Ukrainian American Sports Center, Lower State and County Line roads in Horsham, will host a fall festival, featuring live music from The Mango Men. The event will include an international menu. Admission is $15 per person, $5 for adults 18 to 20 and free for those under 18. For more information, visit www.tryzub.org or call 267-664-3857.

Sunday, Sept. 28
B’nai B’rith Upper Dublin Beth Masada Lodge will hold its 14th annual 5K run and one-mile fun-walk at Temple University’s Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Road, starting with registration at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the congregation’s programs for prostate cancer awareness, humanitarian aid to disaster victims and more. To register or for more information, call 215-813-5940 or e-mail bb5krun@aol.com.

The Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road in Bryn Athyn, will hold its premier cell-phone tour and video about the museum of religious art and history, housed in a nine-story Medieval-Romanesque-style castle, from 1 to 5 p.m. General admission costs $5 and $3 for seniors and students. For details, call 267-502-2600 or visit  the Web site at www.glencairnmuseum.org. 

The Won Community Service Center will hold its 12th annual Korean Folk Festival for children, starting at 5 p.m. at John Russell Field, 7420 Penrose Ave. in Elkins Park. The event will feature consultations for women’s health issues from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, and Irish traditional folk games from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Admission is free. For details, call 215-884-8443 or visit www.woncommunity.org.

Monday, Sept. 29
An aerobic dance class for those age 50 or older will take place every Wednesday and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Seniors Adult Activities Center, 45 Forest Ave. in Ambler. The first class is free. For details, call 215-619-8863.

Free English as a Second Language Classes will be held for children and adults every Monday and Wednesday from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. at the Won Community Service Center, 423 Abington Ave. in Glenside. For details,  e-mail info@woncommunity.org or call 215-884-8443.

Tuesday, Sept. 30
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Ave. in Cheltenham, will sponsor a holiday “family-style” dinner at 5:45 p.m. For details, visit www.mbiee.org or call 215-635-1505.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave. in Ambler, will host a southern Gospel music program at 3 p.m., featuring The Harmenairs Quartet. A free-will offering will be taken. For details, e-mail lcalvaryumchurch@gmail.com or call 215-646-8145.

Friday, Oct. 3
Spring House Estates, 728 Norristown Road in Lower Gwynedd, will hold its annual Harvest Bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 3, and from 9 to noon on Oct. 4. Proceeds will benefit resident activities and various charities. For details, call 215-619-0179.

Saturday, Oct. 4 
Boomer U, 45 Forest Ave. in Ambler, will hold a workshop titled “Your Future Paycheck,” an educational event for women of all ages, featuring a panel of experts in social security, retirement income, credit and debt management. The cost for this event is $10 and registration must be made by Oct. 1. To register or for more information, contact Jill at 215-619-8863 or e-mail boomeru@montcosaac.com.    

The Grace Lutheran Church’s annual Harvest Festival will take place on church grounds, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Wyndmoor, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. The event will include pumpkins, crafts and white elephant sales. To volunteer or donate items, contact the church office at 215-836-2366.

St. Hilary, 820 Susquehanna Road in Rydal, will hold a Country Fair Weekend, featuring an antique car show and garage sale, a spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast and a moon bounce. For details, visit www.sainthilaryschool.com.

The Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish will hold its 11th annual fashion show at Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland. The show begins at noon, and will feature wedding, mother-of-the-bride and flower girl dresses. For details or to purchase tickets, contact Christine or Margot at 215-362-7400 or e-mail cbmmrad@aol.com.

Thursday, Oct. 9
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold a support group for family members and caretakers of persons with mental illness on the second Thursday of the month, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the NAMI Glenside office, 100 S. Keswick Ave. For more information, call 215-885-0350.

Tuesday, Oct. 16
A bereavement support group for adults coping with parental death will take place at the Moss Rehab Einstein Hospital, 60 E. Township Line Road in Elkins Park, starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is free. For details, call 215-635-0176.

Friday, Nov. 14
Crafters are currently being sought for the St. Luke’s annual Christmas fair, Easton Road and Fairhill Avenue in Glenside. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. On Nov. 14 and from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. On Nov. 15. Tables cost $55 for both dates. The event will also feature homemade meals, baked goods and a children’s carnival. For more information, contact Nancy Alcorn at 215-885-8915 or e-mail neanet@comcast.net.



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Central Montgomery County

Thursday, Sept. 25
The Lower Providence Library, 50 Parklane Drive in Eagleville, will host a free home-buying seminar. Learn what can be afforded, how to qualify for a mortgage and how to go about finding the right home. The seminar is held at 7 p.m. on every fourth Thursday. For more information or to make reservations, 610-539-3422.

North Penn Elks Lodge, 2737 Trewigtown Road in Hatfield, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 8 p.m.

The Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of Friends, Route 202 and Sumneytown Pike, will hold an open house featuring discussions about many activities presented by the Friends’ committees. For more information, call 215-699-3055 or visit the Web site at www.gwyneddfriends.org.

Friday, Sept. 26
Montgomery County residents are invited to participate in Warminster Recreation’s annual Heaviest Tomato Contest. Ripe, not rotten, tomatoes are weighed at the center, 1101 Little Lane in Warminster, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest ends on Sept. 26. For details, call 215-443-5428.

Saturday, Sept. 27
A multi-family yard sale will take place at Arrowhead Development, Tennis Avenue and Susquehanna Road in Ambler, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, contact Carol at cleiper@comcast.net.

Gilda’s Club’s Paws 4 Life 10th Annual Dog Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell. The cost of this event is $25 per leash. Participants may register online at www.gildasclubdelval.org. For more information, call 215-441-3290.

A bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Normandy Farms Estates, Morris Road and Twin Silo Drive in Blue Bell. The bazaar will feature items like jewelry and furniture. For more information, call 215-699-8721.

The Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists will present “Reflections by Artists,” featuring paintings, sculptures and mixed media, with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inquirer Building, routes 23 and 320 in Conshohocken. For more information, call 610-292-6048 or visit www.mcgopa.org.
Almost Home Dog Rescue will hold a meet and greet from 11 to 1 p.m. at Dogtown, 252 Bethlehem Pike in Colmar. Foster homes are needed. For more information, call 215-794-2301.

St. Paul’s Reformed Episcopal Church, 800 Church Road in Oreland, will hold an “Attic Treasure” rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call 215-836-5432.

A bowling social for the deaf and hard of hearing will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Earl’s Bowl, 390 Morwood and Allentown roads in Earlington. The cost per game is $3.75, $2 for shoes. Caring hearing people are welcome. For details, call 610-323-2365.

The Bucks/Mont Mother of Multiples will hold a children’s rummage sale, featuring items from seasonal wear to equipment. The free event will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 N. Main St. in Lansdale, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. No strollers will be permitted at the sale. For more information on this event, e-mail bucksmontmomssale@yahoo.com.

Sunday, Sept. 28
B’nai B’rith Upper Dublin Beth Masada Lodge will hold its 14th annual 5K run an one-mile fun-walk at Temple University’s Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Road, starting with registration at 8 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the congregation’s programs for prostate cancer awareness, humanitarian aid to disaster victims and more. To register or for more information, call 215-813-5940 or e-mail bb5krun@aol.com.

The St. David’s Conference of the Vincent de Paul Society will take part in the first National Walk for the Poor, starting at 9 a.m. at the Montgomery County Community College. To register or to donate, contact Robert at 215-659-1181 or Fran at 215-346-2040.

The Won Community Service Center will hold its 12th annual Korean Folk Festival for Children from 1 to 5 p.m. at John Russell Field, 7420 Penrose Ave. in Elkins Park. Admission is free. For more information, call 215-884-8443 or visit the Web site at www.woncommunity.org.
“Dead Man Walking,” an award-winning film about the ministry of Sister Helen Prejean to persons on death row will take place at 6 p.m. at Salford Mennonite Church, 480 Groff’s Mill Road in Harleysville. The screening precedes her visit to the church on Oct. 11. For more information, visit www.salfordmc.org.

“Freedom Steps — 5K Walk/Run for our Soldiers,” an event to raise awareness for troops and raise funds needed for their supplies, will take place at Masons Mill Park, 3500 Masons Mill Road in Huntingdon Valley. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  For more information, visit www.active.com.

TOMA Martial Arts, 2828 Ridge Pike in Trooper, will hold its fifth annual Break-a-thon fundraiser for CHOP from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature students, ages 4 through adult, who will break boards they have sold for charity. The event is free to attend. Board donations cost $5. For more information, call 610-631-2310.

Tuesday, Sept. 30
A Friends in Grief Support Group will take place at the North Penn VNA board room, 51 Medical Campus Drive in Lansdale, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The free group supports anyone who has recently lost a loved one. Registration is required, and can be made by contacting Bill at 215-855-8296, ext. 233.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave. in Ambler, will host a southern Gospel music program at 3 p.m., featuring The Harmenairs Quartet. A free-will offering will be taken. For details, e-mail calvaryumchurch@gmail.com or call 215-646-8145.

The Well Spouse Support Group, for healthy spouses or partners of chronically ill or disabled persons, will meet at the Women’s Conference Room, second floor of the Dixon Building at the Abington Memorial Hospital. For details, contact Mike at mdbrownmd@comcast.net or visit 267-625-7507.

Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, will hold a presentation titled “From Baghdad to Boston: An Evening with Dr. Jacob Baroukh Shammash.” The event is free and open to the public. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 26 by calling 610-275-8797, ext. 144. For details, visit  the Web site at www.tbibluebell.org.

Friday, Oct. 3
Spring House Estates, 728 Norristown Road in Lower Gwynedd, will hold its annual Harvest Bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 3, and from 9 to noon on Oct. 4. Proceeds will benefit resident activities and various charities. For details, call 215-619-0179.

Saturday, Oct. 4
Boomer U, 45 Forest Ave. in Ambler, will hold a “Your Future Paycheck” workshop for women only. The workshop will feature a panel of experts on social security retirement income and credit and debt management, starting with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Registration must be made by Oct. 1. For details, call 215-619-8863.

The Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, will host its 15th annual community day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature free family fun, rain or shine. For details, visit www.mc3.edu.

The Rotary Club of Willow Grove will hold its second annual Monte Carlo Night from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The German Club, 130 Davisville Road in Warminster. A $25 admission fee will include refreshments and entry chips. For details, contact e-mail Jason at jasonk@harbormortgage.net or contact  Jack at 215-443-7100 All proceeds benefit local communities.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its monthly support group for family members and caregivers of persons with mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD), on the first Tuesday of each month, starting at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Main St. and Richardson Ave. in Lansdale. For more information, call 215-886-0350.

Thursday, Oct. 9
“Animal Adventure Hours” for pre-schoolers will feature “Feathered Friends” at the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in Schwenksville, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. The cost for this event is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is requested and can be made by visiting www.perkiomenwatershed.org.

The Worcester Historical Society will host its fourth annual society tour, visiting various sights of historical and artistic interest throughout the township. The tour will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and costs $10 per car. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Farmers Union Hall, Valley Forge Road and Route 73 in Center Point. For details, visit www.worcesterhistorical.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 11
An oyster or ham supper to support the Fritz Masonic Lodge, Eight Ave. and Fayette St. in Conshohocken, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission costs $10 for this event. For details, call 610-834-0756. Take will be available.

Sunday, Oct. 12
A dog walk fundraiser, “Bark in the Park!” benefiting the Animal Welfare Project of Valley Forge, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Central Perkiomen Valley Park, 1 Plank Road, Schwenksville. Participants must register for this event. Registration costs $25 for individuals or $45 for families. A rain date of Oct. 19 is set. For more information, visit www.awpbarkinthepark.com.
 
 
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Eastern Montgomery County

Thursday, Sept. 25

The Lower Providence Library, 50 Parklane Drive in Eagleville, will host a free home-buying seminar. Learn what can be afforded, how to qualify for a mortgage and how to go about finding the right home. The seminar is held at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday. For more information or to make reservations, call 610-539-3422.

Friday, Sept. 26
The Indian Valley YMCA, 890 Maple Ave. in Harleysville, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“Longanberger Basket Bingo, Gals Night Out” will take place a St. Paul Parish Hall, located along Johnson Highway in East Norriton, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Must be at least 16 years old to attend. twenty games cost $20 a ticket, which must be purchased in advanced by contacting Jesssie at 484-431-6465.

A Cub Scout pack 2006 sign-up night will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Sumneytown Pike in Kulpsville, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.pack2006.com or contact Geoff at 215-513-0161.

Saturday, Sept. 27
Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 Main St. in Trappe, will hold its 15th annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The whole family is invited for rides, games and authentic German culture. Crafters are also wanted for this event For more information, call 610-489-9625.

The Lower Providence Township Fall Festival at Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive in Eagleville, will take place from 1 to 8 p.m. The festival will include a live performance by the Boogie Dogs from 7 to 8:30 p.m., food, crafts, a business expo and fireworks at dusk. For more information, visit the Web site at www.lowerprovidence.org.

The Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists will present “Reflections by Artists,” featuring paintings, sculptures and mixed media, with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inquirer Building, routes 23 and 320 in Conshohocken. For more information, call 610-292-6048 or visit www.mcgopa.org.

A bowling social for the deaf and hard of hearing will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Earl’s Bowl, 390 Morwood and Allentown roads in Earlington. The cost per game is $3.75 per game, $2 per shoes. Caring hearing people are welcome. For more information, call 610-323-2365 (voice only).

The second annual children’s safety fair, a free event that will include a weather safety presentation by channel 6 ABC meteorologist Erica Grow, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Training Campus, 1175 Conshohocken Road in Conshohocken. For more information, visit the Web site at www.2.montcopa.org/childrensafetyfair or call 610-278-5117.

The Valley Forge Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club will hold a fall clothing sale at Green Tree Church of Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road in Oaks. The sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon. For details, call 610-792-1768 or e-mail info@vftwins.org.

Gilda’s Club’s Paws 4 Life 10th Annual Dog Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell. The cost of this event is $25 per leash. Participants may register online at www.gildasclubdelval.org. For more information, call 215-441-3290.

Sunday, Sept. 28
A free information seminar on dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome will take place at 2 p.m. at the Dreamcatcher, 4049 Skippack Pike in Skippack. Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 215-679-7560.

“Dead Man Walking,” an award-winning film about the ministry of Sister Helen Prejean to persons on death row will be shown at 6 p.m. at Salford Mennonite Church, 480 Groff’s Mill Road in Harleysville. The screening precedes her visit to the church on Oct. 11. For more information, visit www.salfordmc.org.

The United Church of Christ at Valley Forge, 45 Walker Road in Wayne, will open its fourth concert season with local professional musicians, starting at 4 p.m. The concert will feature works by Elgar, Hassler, Brahms, as well as folk songs, Americana and spirtuals. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12. For more information, visit www.uccvf.org.

TOMA Martial Arts, 2828 Ridge Pike in Trooper, will hold its fifth annual Break-a-thon fundraiser for CHOP from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature students, ages 4 through adult, who will break boards they have sold for charity. The event is free to attend. Board donations cost $5. For more information, call 610-631-2310.

A free 175th anniversary concert will take place at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Sumneytown Pike in Kulpsville, starting at 3 p.m. The concert will feature nationally renowned concert pianist Jim Hendricks. For more information, call 215-885-9621.

Tuesday, Sept. 30
AARP instructor Al Holeczy will teach a two-day course on preventive driving measures for senior citizens at Montco SAAC, 536 George St., Norristown. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For registration, call 610-275-1960.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 107 W. Lincoln Ave. in Telford, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 8 p.m.

Family Night at Chick-fil-A, 680 S. Trooper Road in Audubon, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature over 30 crafts and face painting. For more information, call 610-650-8505.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Norriton Presbyterian Church, 608 N. Trooper Road in Norristown, will hold a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 2
A cocktail party and buffet with a live silent auction to benefit the East Norriton Township Centennial Celebration will take place at the Presidential Catereres, DeKalb and Germantown pikes, from 6 to 9 p.m. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 26 by contacting Larry at 610-275-2800, ext. 120.

Friday, Oct. 3
Basket bingo will take place at the Limerick Fire House, located along Ridge Pike. The event costs $20 per person in advance, and $25 at the door. Price includes 20 games. All proceeds benefit the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact Tammy at 610-287-2525, ext. 103, or e-mail bmgr@blteresacalcutta.com.

Saturday, Oct. 4
Skippack Days will take place on Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Skippack Village. The event will feature crafters, artists and food vendors. For details, call 610-584-6004 or visit www.bestofskippack.com.

The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Road in Audubon, will hold its annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature corn husk doll-making, gourd birdhouse workshops and demonstrations of apple cider pressing. For details, call 610-666-5593, ext. 101.

The Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, will host its 15th annual community day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. For details, visit www.mc3.edu.

United Singles will hold a dance at the Gilbertsville Fire Co., 1456 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Gilbertsville, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $9 for members and $10 for non-members.

A personalized card-making event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Creative Space, 327 W. Ridge Pike in Limerick. The card making is geared for all ages for the holiday season. For details, call 610-306-7076 visit www.thecreativespaceonline.com.

Sunday, Oct. 5
The sixth annual Meg Whalen memorial Health Fair will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lakeside Inn, 594 W. Ridge Pike in Limerick. The event is free for members of the Women’s Referral Network of Montgomery County but is open to the community. To register, contact Crystal at 610-476-6676.

Monday, Oct. 6
A two-day AARP Driver Safety Program will be held on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission costs $10 per person, and an insurance-recognized certificate is issued after completion. To register, contact Luci at 610-539-0266.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
The Historical Society of Montgomery County will hold a sequence of four workshops covering the basics of genealogy called “Finding Your Family.” The workshops run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the society headquarters, 1654 DeKalb St. in Norristown. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For details, call 610-272-0297 or visit www.hsmcpa.org.

The MOMS Club of Harleysville North will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Advent Lutheran Church, Route 113 and Landis Road. The featured speaker will be the owner of the Harleysville Books store. For details, call 215-234-8339.

Thursday, Oct. 9
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its monthly support group for family members and caretakers of persons with mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD) on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 200 W. Main St. in Trappe. For more information, call 215-886-0350.

The FairMount Athletic Club, 499 S. Henderson Road in King of Prussia, will hold a course on Yoga, Meditation and Breath, starting at 6 p.m. For details, contact Ruchi by e-mailing ruchi@artoflivingpa.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 11
An oyster or ham supper to support the Fritz Masonic Lodge, Eight Ave. and Fayette St. in Conshohocken, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission costs $10 for this event. For details, call 610-834-0756. Take will be available.

Sunday, Oct. 12
The Animal Welfare Project will host its third annual  “Bark in the Park,” fundraiser at Central Perkiomen Valley Park, 1 Plank Road, Schwenksville, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event will feature activities for families and their pets, a tent fair, free food and more. The cost is $25 for individuals and $45 for families. For information or to register visit www.awpbarkinthepark.com.

Temple Brith Achim, 481 S. Gulph Road in King of Prussia, will celebrate Sukkot from 4 to 7 p.m. by creating crafts, singing in the Sukkah and making stuffed cabbage and decorated carrot cupcakes. The cost is $9 per adult members, $10 for non-members and $6 for children. Prospective members and guests are welcome. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 5 by calling 610-337-2222 or cpoust@brithachim.org. TBA supports local produce.

Wednesday, Oct. 15
Master Gardener Kathy Klein will present “Fall and Winter Gardening,” at the Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive in Eagleville. Registration is required and can be made by e-mailing mwadsworth@mclinc.org or calling 610-666-6640. For details, visit www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

St. Andrew’s Nursery School, 2709 Baleagle Circle in Eagleville, will hold fall nature walks for all students, where students will explore the neighborhood for signs of the fall season. For details, call 610-539-1551.

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