School Board, Public Hearings and a Tribute to Queen, This Week

The Upper Dublin School Board will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Upper Dublin High School Cardinal Room. According to the draft agenda, the board will consider recommending approval of the district’s proposed final 2013-14 budget. The board will also consider approving $4,500 for the post prom party. 

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Upper Dublin will hold public hearings on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the township building to discuss the revision of the Dresher Overlay District Ordinance and a proposed alternative energy ordinance. 

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On Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m., Montgomery County Community College will hold its annual Betzwood Silent Film Festival at Science Center Theater, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell.

In its 24th year, the Betzwood Silent Film Festival pays homage to films produced at the Betzwood Motion Picture Studio – founded in 1912 by film pioneer Siegmund Lubin – in what is now West Norriton Township,

The festival will include the screening of three silent western films, including “Red Eagle’s Love Affair,” “Sweeter Than Revenge” and the Louis Bennison feature film “Sandy Burke of the U-Bar-U.”

Tickets cost $10 general admission and $5 for children under age 10. The films are shown at their original projection speeds with organ accompaniment by Don Kinnier. For information and tickets, visit www.mc3.edu/livelyarts or call 215-641-6518.    

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On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m., the students of Fort Washington School of Rock will hold “A Tribute to Queen.” See more here.

Fort Washington School of Rock is located at 425 Delaware Drive, Suite A. Tickets are $8.