Wednesday, June 11
Adoption Information Meeting: This event will take place at the Pearl S. Buck Welcome Center, 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, at 10 a.m. People interested in learning about adoption are invited to attend an information meeting regarding adoption. For information or to register, call 215–249–0100 or email [email protected].
Socrates Café: This event will take place at the Abington Public Library, 1030 Old York Road in Abington, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Philosophical discussion based on Christopher Phillips’ book, Socrates Café. For information, call 215–885–5180.
Summer Concert Series: This event will take place at the DeBarth Amphitheater, 1 Parkside Place in North Wales, at 7 p.m. Kevin O’Connell and the Dixieland All Stars will be performing some free spirited jazz. For information, call 215–699–7777.
Thursday, June 12
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, 7763 Old York Road in Cheltenham, will host this support group meeting at 1:30 p.m. for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. For information, call 215–829–7273 or email [email protected].
Friday, June 13
Ambler Arts and Music Festival: This event will take place at Ridge and Butler avenues in Ambler, from 6 to 11 p.m. The event will continue on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Artists from the area will be displaying their original work during two days of live free musical performances. Parking is $5. For information, visit www.amblerfest.org.
Movie Screening: This event will take place at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, from 2 to 4 p.m. This week the library will be screening The Book Thief, based on the best selling novel by Markus Zusak. For information, call 215–947–5138.
Saturday, June 14
Book Sale: This event will take place at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for a new book to add to your collection. For information, call 215–947–5138.
Family Camp Out: This event will take place at Robbins Park, 1419 E. Butler Pike in Ambler, June 14 through June 15. Enjoy hot dogs, games, nature hikes, nature crafts, s’mores and songs around a campfire, all while learning to respect the environment. For information, call 215–643–1600 Ext. 3443 or visit www.upperdublin.net.
Musical Instrument Workshop: This event will take place at the Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St. in Norristown, at 1 p.m. Children ages 5 to 12 can make their own musical instrument. Registration is required. For information, call 610–278–5100.
Sunday, June 15
Summer Concert Series: This event will take place at Elmwood Park, Harding and Coolidge boulevards in Norristown, at 7 p.m. The Norristones will be performing. Food and drinks are available at the snack stand. For information, call 610–270–0467.
Sunday School: New Life Community Church, 2680 Huntingdon Pike in Huntingdon Valley, offers Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m., and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Children’s worship and nursery are provided. For information, call 215–947–1880.
Monday, June 16
Family Zone: This event will take place at the Upper Moreland Library, 109 Park Ave. in Willow Grove, from 7 to 8 p.m. School age children have the opportunity to learn while engaging with fun activities with the families. For information, call 215–659–0741.
Learn Basic Chinese: This event will take place at the Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road in Abington, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of the Mandarin Chinese language and experience some of China’s rich culture. For information, call 215–885–5180 or visit www.abingtonfreelibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 17
Dog Care for Kids: This event will take place at the Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, from 7 to 8 p.m. Kids can learn how to take care of their pets at the workshop by practicing on a stuffed animal. For information, call 215–947–5138.
Military Memories: This event will take place at the Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road in Abington, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Listen to a speaker talk about their experiences during World War II. For information, call 215–885–5180 Ext. 15 or visit www.abingtonfreelibrary.org.
Wednesday, June 18
Senior Film Festival: This event will take place at the Norristown Library, 1001 Powell St. in Norristown, from 1 to 3 p.m. Watch films that local seniors have made for the library’s monthly festival. For information, call 610–278–5100.
Willow Writers: This event will take place a the Upper Moreland Free Public Library, 109 Park Ave. in Willow Grove, from 6 to 8 p.m. Writers from the Willow Grove area can meet to share, discuss and critique their work. For information, call 215–659–0741.
Yoga: This event event will take place at the Upper Moreland Library, 109 Park Ave. in Willow Grove, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Full one hours beginner Hatha yoga class taught by Theresa Landolfi. The cost is $7. All levels of experience are welcome. For information, call 215–948–5138.
Ongoing
Free Depression and Anxiety Screenings: The Counseling Center at the Provincialate of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, 521 Moredon Road in Huntingdon Valley, is providing this confidential service for free. To make an appointment with a mental health professional, call 215–938–1130.
Knitting Group: Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, will hold a knitting group Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to knit and learn. For information, call 215–643–1320 or visit www.wvpl.org.
Miss Michelle’s Story Times: This event is held at Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 209 Race St. in Ambler, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. For information, call 215–646–1072 or visit www.wvpl.org.
