Community Corner
Five Things for Tuesday, Aug. 30
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.

1. Norristown Patch editor is now officially returned from his ill-timed vacation weekend in coastal Delaware where he took the photo at right. I think we all felt the same way.
2. The folks at are going to spend the day cleaning up the damage to the center caused by Hurricane Irene-related flooding. They would love some help, so maybe you or some of those teens who haven't started school yet could swing by and lend a hand. Call Director Brett Wells at 610-278-8040 for details.
3. Montco health officials recently discovered West Nile Virus in Riverfront Park in Norristown. To combat the disease, the county will be spraying for mosquitos tonight from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the neighborhood bounded by the Schuylkill River, Main Street, Buttonwood Street and Pearl Street. If you have questions about the spraying, call the Montgomery County Department of Health at 610-970-5040, extension 4230.
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4. Looking for a job? Staffing agency is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their office in Hillcrest Plaza at 134 W. Germantown Pike. They're looking for picker-packers, direct mail and warehouse job-seekers. Positions pay around $9 an hour, and first, second and third shift positions are available. Bring an updated resume and two forms of state-issued ID, and be dressed to impress. Call 610-279-7900 for more details.
5. Register now for at the . The five-week workshop for children from birth to 3 years old and their caregivers gives you a chance to spend time together, play, meet new friends and discuss parenting issues with community specialists. The program runs on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 21, but you should call 610-278-5100, ext. 205, today to register.
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