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MONDAY, APRIl 25 COMMUNITY EVENTS Help your kids fight childhood obesity through a four-week program for ages 7 to 14 at Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting. Weight training, cardiovascular exercise and nutritional information will help kids lose weight and gain confidence. Each child will be weighed weekly and given prizes based on weight loss. Nutrition will be discussed once a week (topics include healthy snack choices and portion control). Healthy food samples will be given out for children to try, and kids will use Active Zone and other exercise equipment. Dates/time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, today through May 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $80, non-residents; $65, non-resident with pass; $60, residents; $50, residents with pass. Information: www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org or 610-277-4312.

Bookmobile of the Montgomery Library District will visit Norriton Square Shopping Center, ShopRite, 55 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Soldier Care Packages items accepted daily for drop off at Stewart Middle School, 1315 W. Marshall St., Norristown, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IAnyone who knows of someone who is deployed in the military can contact the group with name and an address so a package can be mailed. Information: 610-275-6870

Karen's Kloset, a charitable endeavor in Norristown, is being organized to help dress women for job interviews and is seeking donations of good-conditioned, well cared for, clean and stylish clothing. Being accepted are suits, dresses, blouses and sweaters, shoes, handbags, jewelry and coats. Especially needed are women's plus size (18 and larger) and shoes in 9.5 and larger and wide width. Information, appointment: 610-277-2532.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, offers infant/toddler story time, with stories, songs, fingerplays and creative movement or ages birth through 3 years and their caregivers, at 9:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Department, second floor. No registration is necessary. Information: www.mc -npl.ort or 610-278-5100, ext. 205.

Lower Providence Comunity Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-olds. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org .

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, hosts storytime for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Knitting group meets 10 a.m. Hatha yoga is at 1:30 p.m. Bring a mat and towel. Fee: $20 for eight classes or drop-in for $5 per class. Tai chi class led by Dr. Kurt Findeisen is at 3 p.m. Fee: $20 for eight classes or drop-in for $5 per class. At 7 p.m., Socrates Cafe discusses various issues, led by Sam Frederick. Free. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org .

Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, offers story times, 10:15 a.m. for children of any age and 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 and older. Free, no registration required. Information: www.mc.npl.org , choose Royersford Branch or call 610-948-7277.

English as a second language classes are offered by the Literacy Council of Norristown, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church, Airy and DeKalb streets, Norristown. Information: 610-292-8515 or visit www.LcnLit.org .

Learn-to-Line-Dance Classes take place 7 p.m. at the Norristown Maenner Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave., Norristown. Sign-in by 6:45 p.m. Dances include Philly line, soul line and some country line. Information: Joanne at 610-322-2986 or joannemurray47@yahoo.com ; or Carol at 484-919-3690 or cpiantone1519@comcast.net .

Free square dance for beginners hosted by Perky Promenaders Square Dance Club is offered 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Valley Forge Road (Route 363), 1020 S. Valley Forge Road, Lansdale. Singles welcome, or bring a partner, family or friends. Casual dress; no experience needed. Information: 215-855-7130 or www.perkyprom.org .

Montgomery County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) invites the public to an educational meeting, 8 p.m. at Calvary United Medthodist Church, 16 E. Park Ave., (corner of Lindenwold and Park avenues), Ambler. Parking lot is located off of Park Avenue. Topic is "Equal Rights for All, Including Women in the Constitution." Information: e-mail to montconow@hotmail.com or visit www.montcopanow.org .

Knit-Knights Group meets 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, conversation and "knit-networking" with a chance to learn new skills and share them in a relaxed environment. Numerous handmade items are donated to charity. Information: Peggy at 610-828-0568 or the library at 610-825-1656 or .

Collegeville Business Network Group (CBNG) weekly breakfast meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. at Collegeville Dinner, 290 E. Main St., Collegeville. Cost: $10. New members welcome. All attendees give a 30-second commercial. Opportunity to sign-up for 10-minute presentation. Business cards exchanged. Information: Barbara Ayling at 610-489-6881 or Babe4899@aol.com ; or Rick Bergami at 484-921-4150.

The Liberty Belles is seeking women singers who would like to experience barbershop harmony. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. John's U.C.C. Church, Main and Richardson streets, Lansdale. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Information: 610-584-4238.

Montgomery County Health Department is using an appointment system for immunizations Immunizations remain free for residents. Call the Health Center nearest you to make an appointment: Norristown - 610-278-5145; Pottstown - 610-979-5040 or Willow Grove - 215-784-5415.

Free blood pressure screening daily at the Medicine Shoppe, 2109 W. Main St., Jeffersonville. Information: 610-539-7282.

Free back and spinal screening and blood pressure checks, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m., at DeKalb Chiropractic Center, 106 DeKalb St., Bridgeport. Information: 610-272-4181.

Free, informative, spinal care workshops on such topics as fibromyalgia, migraines, overall health and more will be given by Dr. Benjamin Grisafi, 6:15 p.m. at 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Information: 610-275-3355.

RESALE SHOPS

Belfry Bargains Thrift Shop, operated by the Church of the Messiah, Route 202, just south of Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, housewares and collectibles. Donations also accepted. Information: 215-699-3441.

Crossroad Gift Thrift Shop, 139 W. Main St., Norristown, a registered nonprofit thrift store, sells clothing for the whole family, small household items and furniture, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide relief and service agency. MCC's Counter-Top Collection Box Project for now is for support of churches and partner organizations to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to provide treatment and nutrition for those who are ill for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Visitors' loose change helps greatly. Information: 610-275-3772.

Marian's Attic, 255 Town Center Road, Valley Forge Shopping Center, King of Prussia, is open for donations and sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, decorator items, collectibles, artwork and housewares. Tax receipts are given. Shop hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shop benefits the programs of Laurel House, which provides a safe haven for abused women and their children. Information: 610-337-3068.

SAAC's Fifth Avenue shop at the Montgomery County Senior Center, 536 George St., Norristown, is open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clothing, knick-knacks and more. Donations accepted 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Large-size clothing is especially appreciated. Information: 610-275-1960.

Sweet Repeats Thrift Shop, 499 E. Walnut St., North Wales (sponsored by the Lamb Foundation that supports disabled adults), features furniture, collectibles, household items and clothing. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday. Information: 215-661-8800.

The Well Thrift Shop, 107 E. Fourth Ave., Conshohocken, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday Clothing, household goods, books, etc. Volunteers and donations always welcome. Operated by Colonial Neighborhood Council.

SUPPORT GROUPS

DivorceCare, a support group for separated and divorced men and women, begins 6:30 p.m. at Fairview Village Church, 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Eagleville. Information: 610-539-3333, ext. 249 or mrieger@fvcn.org .

Overcomers (Celebrate Recovery) meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1208 Green St., Norristown.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfuctional Families meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road. Information: Ed, 610-937-5514.

Montgomery County Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, Fourth and Fayette streets, Conshohocken.

Conshohocken Recovery AA Group meets 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Harry streets, Conshohocken, for those with alcohol and drug problems.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m. in the dining room at Valley Forge Medical Center Hospital, 1033 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Alanon, for families of alcoholics, meets 8:30 p.m. in the Wolffe Conference Room, and Alateen, for teens with alcoholic family members, meets 8:30 p.m. in the Therapy Room. Information: 610-539-8500.

Nar-Anon family group meeting, Bryn Mawr Group, 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, New Gulph and Pennswood roads, Bryn Mawr. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m. For further listing information or to leave message, call the Nar-Anon Hot Line at 215-446-8452.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. at Renaissance Nutrition Center, 2500 DeKalb Pike, Suite 200, East Norriton.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 a.m. at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Handicapped accessible. Information: Carolyn at 267-255-2639.

Fifth Chapter Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, meets 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, DeKalb Pike and Hancock Avenue, East Norriton.

First Step Valley Forge Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, meets 8:30 p.m. at Valley Forge Medical Center, 1033 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Chestnut Hill Group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Teenagers Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, across the street from the Chestnut Hill East train station. Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Information: Chuck S. at 267-253-9562 or visit chcoda@cavtel.net .

Suicide Anonymous, a 12-step program to help people end chronic thoughts of suicide and death, meets first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center, Conference Room C, 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown. Entrance and parking off Fornance Street. Information: 484-580-8049.

Tender Transitions, a support group for all new moms, meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, in the Maternity and Women's Health Center, second floor. Information: 610-327-7213.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Maternity Wear | Asda Mothercare Executive Hire For Business Executives In Spain

Maternity clothes shop Mothercare is set to hire a former Asda executive to run its business in the UK, a move designed to help management to devote more attention to both international and domestic business to expand.

Mike Logue - who joined Asda in 2007 as head of its Asda Living non-food format and then moved to roles including commercial director of the grocery store for home and leisure - is about to join as a British director Mothercare and Early Learning Centre, the group acquired in 2007. It is unclear whether to buy a seat in the main directory of Mothercare.

D. Hiring Logue, who was also previously the CEO of computer game specialist Gamestation (now part of the play group) is likely to release Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon to focus more on the group of retailers and international strategy. Mothercare sales in the United Kingdom have been eroded by increasing competition from supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and, in recent years and Logue Sr. 's experience should help the retailer.

Other chains with fast-growing international operations have recently moved to strengthen his team in the UK. The supermarket giant Tesco in the UK established a meeting earlier this year to allow Philip Clarke, the supermarket's new chief executive to spend more time developing their overall strategy. It is believed that Mr. Asda Logue left a few weeks ago.

Sales growth in overseas business have exceeded Mothercare UK recently, suffering a sharp slowdown in consumer spending. Mothercare - which opened 166 new stores abroad in 2010-11 - said it plans to open another 150 in the current year, as its UK underlying sales fell 2.4 percent for the 12 weeks to March 26 . Two weeks ago, Ben Gordon, Mothercare chief executive, said: "The UK is an insecure and nervous, a little, but is booming internationally."

A spokesman for Asda said: "We can confirm that Mike Logue Asda has failed to discharge the role of UK director of Mothercare and ELC Mike joined Asda in 2007 as managing director of Asda and living under his direction have moved success in our home. and leisure. Mike has made a great contribution to Asda in the last three and half years and wish him all the best for the future. "

Mothercare declined comment.

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Founded by students from the Harvard Business School, Sonali Mathur and Leah Tucker, Poshling takes the position as "social community" in which members can vote for discounts on designer brand maternity and children 's products. Categories include vote cutest summer dress for children "and" more attractive diaper bag. "

Poshling brings a unique twist to niches according to the day since the company gives its members control what products they want to do with discounts available as well as suggest in the future. Products with the highest number of votes that go solely to the sale, which is refreshing in a place where daily deals are either hit or miss, and indeed, there are only so many kinds of pole dancing and teeth whitening kits can be purchased until 's only an old hat.

What seemed Mathur and Tucker (wit) made is to combine two successful business models, deals with every day and mass customization to create an e-commerce solution very negotiable.

The biggest consumer complaint sites like trying Groupon established and has been relevant LivingSocial. Although the sites according to FamilyFinds day, offering deals for families, and the District of plums, a site that gathers offers curated by mothers for mothers, focusing on a target audience, their agreements are to be as highly customizable.

"We founded Poshling to help busy moms, solicit offers exclusive style and discover adorable brands without having to leave home. We won 't stop here. We'll be adding new features to make it even easier for members to request and offers exclusive access Poshling, "said Mathur.

Belabumbum, the luxury clothing brand commonly worn by celebrity moms was the first nominee to the limited-time sale Poshling 's web site pre-release, setting the bar for more high-end products to come . The company plans to conduct a beta release around the country this month.

Until then, there are few possibilities to consider. The first thing that comes to mind is whether Poshling 's voting system could be manipulated by overzealous mothers set their own preferences for discount on a regular basis. The possibility of sitting in front of a 's computer all day and press "vote" is very plausible, which leads to the question is there a limit placed on number of times a member can vote? As another possibility, Poshling is a business model that has the legs to take off. Finally, other e-commerce solutions will develop and operate the same as Poshling but for other markets, which could lead to saturation of this space.

Remember that time became one when Groupon really popular?

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Some women have a misconception that can be adjusted with your old clothes during the pregnancy. There are some others who fear losing the fashion trend during the period of maternity leave and head out to the store and buy some conventional loose clothing. This plan seems to work in the first couple of months as the belly flowers, there is no way you can wear normal. And so in a hurry to buy some trendy maternity clothes. In the rush will not be able to choose and buy the clothes of the best of motherhood. Therefore it is always advisable to buy maternity clothes as soon as you are pregnant.

Stores selling maternity dresses wedding maternity pillows also offer to help a bride requiring the adjustment of her dress according to what month you are getting married and what month is owed. Size pillows are sequential month to provide an estimate of the size. The pillows are estimates only certainly what still needs to focus on the cut of her dress to look at maternity dresses wedding.

Pregnant women can actually get away with wearing a dress almost anywhere. When a pregnant woman may seem a little higher up the launch of a dress to pick up children at school, a pregnant woman wearing a maternity dress in the pickup line at school seems perfectly normal. You can even wear the same dress style for every day a message to the shopping mall or grocery that would have lunch with friends, office or even a wedding.

A tunic dress is usually for a casual look and is paired with skinny jeans or leggings. However, there are many styles and designs that are elegant enough for date night or girl 's night. The tunic dress is designed to be flexible for comfort is not a problem.

Since there is incredible variety of them on offer, is an incredible experience for a pregnant woman to go for a new wardrobe. Every mother-to-be can now be happy to know that there are sure to be attractive offer maternity clothes that fit your mood, and suitable for all public events, casual or formal.

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