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Posted: 25 Jan 2011 10:52 AM PST

MEATOUT VEGETARIAN/VEGAN SUPPORT AND OUTREACH

Are you Vegetarian? Vegan? Why?

Do you have questions or advice?

Do you have children who are or who want to be vegetarian? Wouldn't it be nice to meet once a month for a potluck lunch or dinner? Maybe rotate at one another's homes or meet as a group at restaurants that serve veg fare? Come join us! Bring a friend, a recipe to share and your stories. If this sounds like fun to you, please let us know. For your health, the planet and the animals. Contact Georgia or Veronica Smith at e-mail address Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-970-4539.

PMMC ONGOING EVENTS

PMMC SUPPORT GROUPS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Every Tuesday evening. For more information call 610-970-7363.

BIPOLAR DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. in the PMMC Boardroom #1 on the ground floor. For more information call 610-327-7633.

BREAST SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building). For more information call 610-327-7719.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Private Dining Room "A" (ground floor) at PMMC. For more information call 610-327-7633.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Private Dining Room "A" (ground floor) at PMMC. For more information call 610-327-7463.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the second and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building). For more information call 610-327-7596.

PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP

"Man to Man", meets the third Wednesday of every month at noon Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Chesmont Classroom #1 (rear of building). For more information call 610-327-7585.

PRO-ACT FAMILY PROGRAM

Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. Facilitated by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these information and support programs begin on the first Wednesday of each month and run for three consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sessions meet at Creative Health, 11 Robinson St., Pottstown, Pa. Sessions are free and confidential - first names only.

To register, call the PRO-ACT advocacy hotline, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., at 800-221-6333, or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Education Program link.

LOCAL FARM FRESH FOOD DRIVE

Every first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. under the Veteran's Memorial Gay Street Bridge and French Creek Trail. Phoenixville Farmers' Market will be sponsoring a monthly food drive every first Saturday of the month. Farmers and bakers will be contributing and customers are welcome to donate perishable market items and non perishable items. The donations will be received by Good Samaritan Shelter in Phoenixville, an emergency and transitional housing shelter for homeless men. The shelter cooks all of their own meals and is appreciative of the farmers' and customers' donations.

SUNNYBROOK BALLROOM

COUNTRY LINE DANCING

Country line dancing on the largest and best dance floor in the region on Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Includes a lesson with DJ Dixie Lynn from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Families welcome! $5 per person, kids 10-17 are $3 and kids under 10 are free.

FRIDAY NIGHT ADULT DANCES

Dance to the grand old tunes of the 50s, 60s and 70s. $5 per person.

All events have cash bar and snack bar. For information and reservations, please call 484-624-5186 and visit www.sunnybrookballroom.net.

JANUARY, 2011:

LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO

Sunday, January 30. Longaberger Basket Bingo to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Keystone Fire Company, 240 N. Walnut Street, Boyertown. Doors open at Noon and Bingo begins at 1p.m. Tickets are $20 for 20 games. There will also be additional special games, raffles, door prizes, baked goods. To order tickets, contact Angie at 484-614-9758 or send an e-mail to akhenderson@comcast.net.

FEBRUARY:

BOYERTOWN LIONS CLUB

Thursday, February 3 - 6:30 p.m. - The Boyertown Lions Club will hold their weekly meeting at the Keystone Fire Co., Boyertown. Our program will be presented by Phil Shober, First Vice District Governor speaking on the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware.

Thursday, February 10 - 6:30 p.m. - The Boyertown Lions Club will hold their weekling meeting and have a Valentine party for all members at the Keystone Fire Co., Boyertown.

STEAK AND SHRIMP NIGHT

The Monarch Fire Company at 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monocacy, is having a steak and shrimp night on Saturday, February 5. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. Call 610-385-3310 for more details.

13th ANNUAL LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO

Sunday, February 20 at 1 p.m. at the Birdsboro Community memorial Center. Doors open at noon and tickets are $25 for 25 games. Game specials, raffles and door prizes. Call 610-582-1036 or 610-404-0067. All proceeds benefit the Woman's Club Community service projects. Refreshments available; seating is limited.

FLYING BOARD SHOOT

The Monarch Fire Company at 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monocacy, is having a flying board shoot on February 27, starting at Noon. Call 610-385-3310 for more information.

PERKIOMEN VALLEY LIBRARY AT SCHWENKSVILLE

MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION

A monthly book discussion on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the library located at the corner of Second and Church Sts. in Schwenksville Please join us in the library auditorium for light refreshments and stimulating conversation. It is recommended that attendees read the book prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Please call 610-287-8360 to register or for more information.

ROYERSFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

A branch of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library

200 South Fourth Avenue, Royersford. Call 610-948-7277 for information on events.

Story Times for January are Mondays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:15 a.m. for children of any age or at 11:15 a.m. for children ages 3 and over; Tuesdays, January 4 and 18 at 10:15 a.m. for babies up to age 24 months only and 11:15 a.m. for children ages 2 and 3 only; Wednesdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:15 a.m. for children ages 3 and over only; and Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10:15 a.m. for children of any age. Library will be closed January 1.

Lego Club – Mondays, January 3, 10, 24, and 31, 4:15 to 5:15. For children in kindergarten through fourth grade only. Must pre-register; space limited. Call the library.

Paper Airplane Class – Tuesday, January 4, 4:30 p.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Airplane folding, games, snack; lead by the Royersford Library's Teen Advisory Board.

Mom's Club – Friday, January 7, 10 a.m., Royersford Mom's Club meets at Royersford Free Public Library. Interested moms are invited to attend.

Snowy Story Time – Tuesday, January 11, 4:30 p.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at Royersford Free Public Library. Must pre-register, call the library. Stories, craft, and a snack. Participants should bring an empty, clear 2-liter soda bottle.

APPRISE Medicare Counseling – Friday, January 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free, pre-registration is required. Bring your questions and get answers. A great resource for seniors or their caregivers.

DART-Dogs Are Readers Too! – Saturday, January 15, 10:30, Children ages 4 and over may read to therapy dogs. Pre-registration necessary; call library.

TEENS ONLY – Candy Bar Bingo – Saturday, January 15, 1p.m., Students in grades 6 through 12 must pre-register to play bingo and win candy bars.

Cupcake Decorating Class – Monday, January 17, 2 p.m. for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at Royersford Free Public Library. Must pre-register, call the library. Each child can decorate two-cupcakes to take home. Lead by the Royersford Library's Teen Advisory Board.

Book Discussion Group for Adults – Wednesday, January 19, 10:15 a.m. "Booked to Die" by John Dunning. Call to reserve a copy. New readers welcome.

Book Discussion Group for Adults – Thursday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. New readers welcome.

Monday, January 24 – donations of small items for a White Elephant Auction are requested at Royersford Free Public Library. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Royersford Free Public Library's Teen Advisory Board. All proceeds will go towards the 2011 Teen Summer Reading Program. Donate items may be new, re-gifted, or gently used and may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours.

THE COLONIAL THEATRE

227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 610-917-1228; Fax: 610-917-0509

www.thecolonialtheatre.com

WINTER SCHEDULE

NEW SERIES: SUNDAY AFTERNOON DOCS

All documentaries screened on DVD in the Colonial's 50-seat screening room. Tickets are $5 per person.

UNDER OUR SKIN

Sun, Jan 30 @ 4 p.m.

Andy Abrahams Wilson. US. 2008. NR. 104 min.

LOUDER THAN A BOMB

Sun, Feb 20 @ 4 p.m.

Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel. US. 2010. NR. 99 min.

CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS:

PRESTON STURGES

UNFAITHFULLY YOURS

Sun, Jan 30 @ 2 p.m.

Preston Sturges, US, 1948, NR, 105m

CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS: THE DARK SIDE OF SHOWBIZ

SUNSET BOULEVARD

Sun, Feb 6 @ 2 p.m.

Billy Wilder, US, 1950, NR, 110m

ALL ABOUT EVE

Sun, Feb 13 @ 2 p.m.

Joseph Mankiewicz, US, 1950, NR, 138m

THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Sun, Feb 20 @ 2 p.m.

Vincente Minnelli, US, 1952, NR, 118m

SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS

Sun, Feb 27 @ 2 p.m.

Alexander McKendrick, US, 1957, NR, 96m

CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS: DORIS DAY

LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME

Sun, Mar 6 @ 2 p.m.

Charles Vidor, US, 1955, NR, 130m

IT HAPPENED TO JANE

Sun, Mar 13 @ 2 p.m.

Richard Quine, US, 1959, NR, 120m

PILLOW TALK

Sun, Mar 20 @ 2 p.m.

Michael Gordon, US, 1959, NR, 120m

LOVER COME BACK

Sun, Mar 27 @ 2 p.m.

Delbert Mann, US, 1962, NR, 120m

YOUNG AUDIENCES: ANIME MANIA

BALLOON FREAK JOHN CASSIDY

Sat, Jan 29 @ 2 p.m.

Ages 4+, 60m, Tickets: $7/$8

YOUNG AUDIENCES: TWO

FOREIGN FILMS IN FEBRUARY

TOM AND JERRY

Sat, Feb 5 @ 2 p.m.

Ages 6+, 75m

VIVA CUBA

Sat, Feb 12 @ 2 p.m.

TWO OF A KIND AND THE GIVE 'EM A HAND BAND

Sat, Feb 19 @ 2 p.m.

Ages 4+, 60m, Tickets: $7/$8

M. HULOT'S HOLIDAY

Sat, Feb 26 @ 2 p.m.

Jacques Tati, France, 1953, Ages 6+, 85m, French w/ English subtitles

YOUNG AUDIENCES: THE MANY LIVES OF BATMAN

BATMAN AND ROBIN

Sat, Mar 5 @ 2 p.m.

Spencer Gordon Bennett. US. 1949. Ages 6+, 60m (2 episodes plus a bonus cartoon)

BATMAN

Sat, Mar 12 @ 2 p.m.

Tim Burton. US. 1989. Ages 12+. 126 min.

MASK OF THE PHANTASM

Sat, Mar 19 @ 2 p.m.

Eric Radomski. US. 1993. Ages 8+. 76 min.

BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER

Sat, Mar 26 @ 2 p.m.

Curt Geda. US. 2000. Ages 12+. 74 min.

FIRST FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT

THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Fri, Feb 4 @ 9:45 p.m.

Luc Besson. France. 1997. PG-13. 126 min.

IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS

Fri, Mar 4 @ 9:45 p.m.

John Carpenter. US. 1995. R. 95 min.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE 3000

MST3K: JACK FROST

Fri, Jan 21 @ 9:45 p.m.

Aleksandr Rou. Russia. 1964. NR. 84 min.

MST3K: CRASH OF THE MOONS

Fri, Mar 18 @ 9:45 p.m.

Hollingsworth Morse. US. 1954. NR. 78 min.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TEDTalks Salons

Tue, Feb 15 @ 7p.m.

Tue, Mar 15 @ 7 p.m.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE BRITISH INVASION TRIBUTE

Sat, Jan 22 @ 8 p.m. • $20 advance, $24 door • General Admission Seating

FOURTH ANNUAL ROBERT BURNS MEMORIAL WHISKY TASTING

Fri, Jan 28 • 6-8 p.m. • $100.00

GROUNDHOG DAY

Wed, Feb 2 • 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Harold Ramis. US. 1993. PG. 101 min.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS LEO KOTTKE

Fri, Feb 11 @ 8 p.m. • $24.50 - $38.50

(Rescheduled from Dec 10. 2010)

CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA

Sun, Mar 27 @ 7 p.m. • $27/$22 for adults. Students only $7 with purchase of an adult ticket.

POINT ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENTS LIVINGSTON TAYLOR

Fri, Apr 15 @ 8 p.m. • $22 - $32.50 • Reserved Seating

MUSIC FOR MERCIES

Thu, Apr 21 @ 7 p.m. • $28 • General Admission Seating

LOOKING AHEAD:

DESIGNER BAG BINGO

The second annual "Bag the Winter Blues," an evening of designer handbag bingo, will be hosted by Soroptimist International of Pottstown on March 25 at the Elks Home, 61 High Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and games will begin at 7 p.m. Designer purses by Coach, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Vera Bradley and more will be awarded. Tickets are $25 and may be ordered by contacting macelroylynnm@aol.com or in person at Warrick Jewelers, 251 E. High St., Pottstown and Bookkeeping Services LLC, 228 E. High St., Suite 200, Pottstown. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call 610-304-9866.

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NGOING EVENTS:

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Are you doing things that hurt others? Is there something that you keep doing even though you want to stop? This Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 205/207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this confidential and anonymous support group, call 610-323-2353 or visit www.newhanoverumc.org.

POTTSGROVE RECREATION BOARD

Monday: Community Band Rehearsal, Pottsgrove High School Band Room, 7 p.m.

Monday/Thursday: Table Tennis, Pottsgrove Middle School gym/cafeteria, 7 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Women's Exercise, Pottsgrove Middle School gym/cafeteria, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Recreational Adult Volleyball, West Pottsgrove Gymnasium, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Fit Club, Pottsgrove Middle School cafeteria, 7 p.m.

For more information on any of these activities, please visit the website at www.pottsgroverec.

com.

PRAYER TIME

Hope UMC is inviting everyone to the last Friday of each month for Prayer Time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an open invitation for anyone to come and join in for a casual and relaxing time of spontaneous prayers. There is no format for the prayer services as each service is lead by the Holy Spirit. The church is at 117 North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville. For more information call 610-385-7141 or email admin@hopechurchamity.org.

MOMS CLUB OF POTTSGROVE/POTTSTOWN

Meeting are held every third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, off High St. in Pottstown. The MOMS Club of Pottsgrove/Pottstown welcomes all stay-at-home moms and their children from the area. The MOMS Club is a national support group; our chapter offers playgroups, activities, Mom's Night Out, scrapbook and book clubs and many other opportunities to get moms and children out to meet and play with others. If you miss our meeting and would like to join, or for more information, contact Naurae at naurae@hotmail.com or 801-376-2009.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Meeting at Freedom Fellowship, 239 Main Street, East Greenville (in rear, lower level), each Friday at 7 p.m. beginning 1/7/11. Need help with your hurts, hang-ups and habits? Let us help. 12-step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c'mon over! Call 610-698-4756.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS MEETINGS

Shepherd of the Hills Church in Bechtelsville, is celebrating "Mothers of Preschoolers" (MOPS) 10th Anniversary. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from September through May, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MOPS provides an open, caring and accepting atmosphere where women can come together to share this important season of life. The meetings consists of speakers, discussion time, teaching and creative activities. Child care is provided through our Moppets Program. For enrollment information please contact Gina Kraus at 610-970-5532 or reginakraus87@aol.com.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP

The Alzheimer's Association's Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W 5th Street in Boyertown from 6 to 7:30 pm. It is an opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the meeting. To ask questions or arrange for the respite care call 610-473-8066.

USED BOOK SALE

Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St, Pottstown. There is a wonderful selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices at the Labyrinth. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children's books. Small gift items are also available at a low price. Hours of operation are Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first Saturday of each month, we sell a bag of books for $5 plus tax and we provide the bag!

FREE BEAD NIGHTS AND JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

Being offered year round at Buttercup Beads! Free community Bead Soiree nights twice a month, from 6 to 8 p.m. Huge variety of jewelry making classes also available for novice and/or experienced beaders. Check Web site for dates and details at www.buttercupbeads.com. Buttercup Beads, 2151 E. High Street, Pottstown. For more information call 484-524-8231.

MOMS CLUB OF NEW HANOVER TOWNSHIP

The MOMS Club of New Hanover Township is a group of "Moms Offering Moms Support" for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children. We hold monthly business meeting on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Our meetings are held at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children are always welcome . If you are interested in membership or attending one of our meetings, please send an e-mail to momsclubofnht@yahoo.com. For more information about our club, please visit our web site at www.momsclubofnht.webs.com.