ENTERTAINMENT

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Bob Schneider plays on Friday, April 30. The Damnwells open for Blue October on Saturday, May 1. Times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

KESWICK THEATRE: Blue Oyster Cult + UFO play on Thursday, April 29; folk artist Patty Griffin performs on Wednesday, May 5; The Machine takes to the stage on Friday, May 7; the David Bromberg Big Band performs on Saturday, May 8. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

MERMAID INN: Lava Blue takes the stage on Friday, April 30, followed by Beats Walkin' on Saturday, May 1. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

GOAT HOLLOW: Carol Moog & Co. play the blues on Friday, April 30, followed by the Tommy Lander Duo on Saturday, May 1. Secret Society plays on Friday, May 7; Trailer Park plays on Saturday, May 8. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

THREE VIEWINGS, a play by Jeffrey Hatcher, will be staged at the Allens Lane Theater, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, from April 23-May 8. 215-248-0546.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, by Arthur Miller, is on the boards at The Stagecrafters from April 23-May 8. 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881.

HEARING VOICES (SPEAKING IN TONGUES) will be presented by author/actor Michael Mack on Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 6008 Wayne Ave. $20. 215-844-1203.

YOUTH IN THE LOOP FOR LUPUS: Searching for the stars of Springfield Township High School, 1801 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, is a talent show to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeastern PA Chapter, on Saturday, May 1 at 3 p.m. $5. 215-517-5070 or www.lupus-sepa.org.

BLACKTHORN ­ DAVE GIBSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE — will perform at Bishop McDevitt High School, 125 Royal Ave., Wyncote, on Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m. to midnight. Food, beer, set-ups are $30 pp; no tickets sold at door; must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 215-886-2252 or ilieber@mcdevitths.org.

FOLLOW THE PIPERS is a family concert by Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, on Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Settlement Music School, 6128 Germantown Ave. $. 215-235-8469.

JAZZ PIANIST ORRIN EVANS, of Mt. Airy, a teacher at Germantown Friends School, will be performing at the painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street in Old City, on Saturday, May 1, at 8 p.m. with his new band called "Luvpark," plus singer Bilal, drummer Will Calhoun, scatman JD Walter and multilingual vocalist Dawn Warren. 215-925-9914 or www.paintedbride.org.

THE BOY FROM OZ, the new Broadway musical starring Hugh Jackman, is the destination of a NYC theater trip sponsored by Congregation Or Ami on Wednesday, May 12. 610-828-9066.

ORGANIST AND COMPOSER DR. DAVID ARCUS, chapel organist at Duke University, will give the closing recital in the Concerts at Carmel series at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 30. Carmel Presbyterian Church is located at 100 Edge Hill Road in Glenside. A reception follows the concert. Admission is free, but voluntary contributions are requested. 215-345-7000.

VIOLIN CONCERT IN GERMANTOWN: The Independence Sinfonia will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church, 6023 Germantown Ave., on Sunday, May 2, 3 p.m. The featured soloist is 16-year-old Won-Hyee Bae. $10 donation, students/seniors free. 215-836-2240.

JAZZ DIVA JEANNIE BROOKS and her ensemble will be appearing at Center in the Park's spring benefit concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Tickets are $15; CIP is at 5818 Germantown Ave. 215-848-7722.

MAPLEWOOD MUSIC STUDIO CONCERT — on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m., preceded by a reception at 2 p.m. — will highlight the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen art exhibit at the Coleman Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave. Free. 215-685-2153.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA will presents a concert in hope for peace on Saturday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, 1710 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. Director Roy V. Cox will conduct music by Dall' Abaco, J.S. Bach and W.A. Mozart. Free. 610-642-3948.

ARTS

ARTQUILTS AT THE SEDGWICK 2004 will be on display through May 2. The Sedgwick Cultural Center is at 7137 Germantown Ave.; 215-248-9229.

** "VOICES: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND" is an exhibit of artwork by juniors and seniors at Wissahickon High School, May 2 through June 20, in the Woodbrook Museum's Helen Millard Children's Gallery, 9201 Germantown Ave. The exhibit will feature nearly 75 visual and written pieces in response to perceived government imposed limitations on literacy. 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

JMS GALLERY, 8236 Germantown Ave., will show the paintings of Barbara Barasch Rosin and Anthony A. Ferrara, and the sculpture of Jason Howard Shorr, from May 5-29, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 8 from 4-7 p.m. 215-248-4649.

** ARTHUR DE COSTA EXHIBIT. The Woodmere Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of 71 paintings of Arthur De Costa, one of the genuine lions among Philadelphia's distinguished artists and teachers, through July 3. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. Suggested donation $5, $3 seniors and students, children under 12 free; Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. ­ 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 ­ 5 p.m. 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

VISUAL ALLEGORIES:  Paintings by Ruth Wolf and sculpture by Deborah Waddington Smith will be on display at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, through May 8. Information: 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org. 

CLASSES IN CERAMICS AND TILEWORKS for all ages are stating May 4 at Karen Singer Tileworks, 90 E. Church Lane, Germantown. 215-849-7010.

STUDENT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Photography students from the Antonelli Institute in Erdenheim will be exhibiting a series of digitally created photographic posters at the Photo Workshop, 8011 Germantown Ave., through May 13. 215-836-2222 or www.antonelli.edu.

** STUDY ART HISTORY with noted art historians, artists, educators and Woodmere Art Museum staff during Woodmere's Elements of Art lecture series on Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, through May 10. Cost: members, $7; non-members, $12. Woodmere Art Museum is at 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org. Studio art classes for the spring session are also now available: 215-247-0948.

MALTA 24/7 is a preview of selected images from the book Malta 24/7, on display at Susan Beard Design Gallery, 5 E. Highland Ave. 215-248-5040. www.projectmalta.com.

GALLERY SAINT MARTIN is featuring the works of Naomi Limont, Monique Seyler and the late Ursula Sternberg. Call 215-247-7811 to arrange a visit.

CLASSES IN CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS — the spring 2004 session — are available at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken, offers a variety of art workshops for adults and children throughout the year. 610-825-0917.

"ARTISTS FROM COMMUNITY ART CENTERS" exhibit at City Hall features work by students and faculty of Allens Lane Art Center (including work by the Vision Thru Art class for the blind). City Hall 2nd & 4th floors; through May 14. 215-248-0546.

ONLY CONTROVERSIAL AND NOT DETRIMENTAL: The Legacy of Modern Design in Chestnut Hill — drawings, photographs and models representing Chestnut Hill modernism from the late 1940s through the 1980s — runs through May at The Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania, Kroiz Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library Building, 220 South 34th St. These works, created by internationally renowned modern architects such as Louis I. Kahn, Robert Venturi, Richard Neutra and Mitchell/Giurgola, have influenced modern design throughout the world. Other architects represented in the exhibit include John Lane Evans, G. Holmes Perkins, Montgomery & Bishop and Thomas A. Todd. Many of these materials have never been exhibited before. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free.

HOPPING FENCES: INFLUENCES IN MODERN LIVING, is an exhibition of the work of five local design firms, based on the idea that design affects the way we live, especially in urban environments. The exhibit, a collaboration between The Philadelphia Art Alliance and The Design Center at Philadelphia University, is on display through May 2 at the Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St. 215-545-4302.

TASTE OF THE BARNES FOUNDATION: Sample aesthetic and horticulture classes at the Barnes, 300 North Latch's Lane, Merion, on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, June 19 from 3-5:30 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception. Registration: 610-667-0290, ext 2259.

NATURE/GARDENS

** MORRIS ARBORETUM PLANT SALE: admission is free to public on May 8 & 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. "Members' only" day is Friday, May 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The sale will be held directly across from the main arboretum entrance on Northwestern Avenue. Parking will be available on the grass to the right of the new road and a shuttle will ferry those who prefer not to make the short walk to the site of the sale. Shoppers will also be able to load their purchases into their cars at the pick up area as in the past. 215-247-5777.

TREE HOUSE TOTS is a program for children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver on Friday, April 30, from 10-11 a.m. at the Wissahickon Environmental Center (The Tree House) in Fairmount Park at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive. Wildflowers of the Wissahickon will be discussed on Sunday, May 2 from noon-3 p.m. The Nature Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Registration: 215-685-9285.

DUCKS AND GEESE OF VALLEY GREEN will be discussed by Fairmount Park environmentalists on Sunday, May 2, outside of Valley Green Inn, from 12-3 p.m. 215-685-9285.

** THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE), 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Roxborough, offers a variety of programs. 215-482-7300.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BIRDATHON at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler, will be from noon on Friday, May 7 ­ 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. RSVP: 215-646-8866 ext. 15 or carolatWVWA@aol.com.

CREEK CLEAN UP is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. ­ noon, followed by a "Talkin' Trash" picnic, sponsored by Whole Foods, at the Upper Gwynedd Park on Sumneytown Pike just north of North Wales. Volunteers need to call ahead to be assigned a section for the clean up; call 215-646-8866 ext. 14, e-mail Bob Adams, property manager, at BobofWVWA@aol.com, or just stop by the Four Mills Barn, the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association's headquarters, at 12 Morris Road in Ambler.

FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON maintains a Web site at www.fow.org, where you can get information about a variety of events related to the park, or you can call 215-247-0417.

HEALTH/FITNESS

SPIRIT TO HEAL: SPIRITUALITY AND MEDICINE explores the difficult challenges facing cancer patients, teaching them strategies to successfully overcome these challenges. It will take place at Fox Chase Cancer Center Auditorium, 7701 Burholme Ave., Philadelphia, on Saturday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. ­ noon. Sponsored by Keystone Home Health and Keystone Hospice. Reservations essential: 215-836-2440.

"RECREATING YOUR LIFE WHEN TOUCHED BY ILLNESS," a spiritual support group, will meet on Sundays, 11 a.m. ­ 12:30 p.m., May 2, 9, 16 and 23, at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet Street. Sponsored by the Joan Grossman Center for Chaplaincy and Healing of Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia. $10. Pre-registration is required: call 2l5-646-2115.

CAREGIVERS 101: CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER AT HOME, Monday, May 3, 5 p.m. free box supper, 6 p.m. program, Evergreen adult day care, 551 E. Evergreen Ave., Wyndmoor. First of a three-part Monday series. Register: 215-753-2000.

BEING LIGHT: a yoga weight-loss, beauty, and wellness class at Yoga Schelter, 3502 Scotts Lane, East Falls, will be held on eight consecutive Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning on May 4. $$. 215-991-9642.

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF IN RELATIONSHIPS PAST AND FUTURE, for men and women who are single or in the early stages of dating, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 1, Chestnut Hill HealthCare Women's Center, 8816 Germantown Ave. Work on creating healthy, satisfying and enduring relationships. $$. Register: 215-753-2000.

COUPLES ENRICHMENT will be offered by The Growing Center of PA on Thursday, April 29, 8 p.m., 7600 Stenton Ave. $10. To pre-register, call 215-233-2560.

WALK WITH EASE — a free group walking program especially for people with arthritis and related diseases — will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, through May 9, from 10:30 ­ 11:30 a.m. at Interac Senior Center. The program includes 15 minutes of essential education, such as measuring fitness levels, exercise principles and good body mechanics, followed by 30 minutes of walking at your own pace. Pre-registration: 215-871-0400.

STAY IN SHAPE. For many kinds of movement, mind-body and dance classes, for you and your kids, ongoing and dropin, look to the Moving Arts Studio, off Lincoln Drive. 215 842-1040.

FUN RUN. Wissahickon Wanderers Running Club meets every Saturday at 8 a.m.; start at Valley Green. Details: 215-849-9080 or www.wanderersrunningclub.org.

YOGA/TAI CHI/QIGONG classes are offered throughout the week at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike. Information: 215-248-9642.

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CIRCLE meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings, April-June, from 7-9 p.m. at Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St. Each class focuses on a different theme, such as body image, personal power or sexuality. $. 215-620-2130.

CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL offers a great variety of programs and support groups, plus exercise programs for all ages and physical conditions, cardiac rehabilitation, women's health issues, Smoke Stoppers, CPR, a senior activity and functional evaluation (SAFE) program, a variety of clinical trials, a driver screening course, wound care program, diabetes education and support center, a geriatric resource center, drop-in parenting discussion and child play group, a prosthetic and orthotic program, wheelchair program,  prenatal/postpartum yoga classes, cancer support groups, breastfeeding classes, stroke club, babysitter training and more. 215-753-2000 or www.chh.org.

BLOOD SUPPLIES ARE AT A CRITICALLY LOW LEVEL! Being a donor might not get your name in the newspaper or on TV, but it sure makes you an American hero. Red Cross: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

BOOK SCENE

SPRING SALE of books, plants, baked goods and more will be at the Falls of the Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., on Saturday, May 8, rain or shine, from 9:30-1:30 p.m. 215-842-3794.

JEWISH WOMEN READ JEWISH WOMEN: Local writers will share the words of favorite Jewish women authors on Sunday, May 2, at 7 p.m., at Borders Books, 8701 Germantown Ave. The reading is free and open to the public. Jewish Women Read Jewish Women celebrates the diversity and range of Jewish women's writing — sacred and secular, classic and contemporary, poetic and political. This year's readers include Elliott bat Tzedek, Elissa Goldberg, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Yiskah Rosenfeld, Carol Saline, Ilana Streit and Donna Wolf-Palacio reading works by authors such as Kim Chernin, Irena Klepfisz and Marcia Falk. 215-248-1213.

AT BORDERS, 8701 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1213: Northwest Story Swap will be on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m.; Poetry Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

CONGREGATION OR AMI'S BOOK CLUB will meet and discuss The Cap ­ The Price of a Life, by Roman Frister, on Monday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

EDUCATION

CHESTNUT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR of the north Chestnut Hill area will be on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. Reservations: 215-247-0417.

HOUSE TOUR. Tour a series of grand Victorian houses, many never before opened to the public, on Saturday, May 8, as part of the Philadelphia Open House program. Meet at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St., at 1 p.m. $20 pp. Reservations: 215-928-1188.

PRESERVATION WEEK IN FORT WASHINGTON, May 3-10, will to celebrate 300 years of Whitemarsh Township with tours of The Highlands Historical Society, Hope Lodge and the Fort Washington Historical Society. Details: 215-887-1945.

LEARN ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS and Red Crescent Movement and the Geneva Conventions at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. After her presentation, international services representative Deborah Cooper will answer questions. 215-248-0977.

NATIVE AMERICANS IN COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA will be discussed on Thursday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Stenton, at North 18th Street and Windrim Avenue. Laura Johnson, a Winterthur fellow, is the guest speaker. 215-329-7312.

STRAIGHT TALK ON SEX, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL: What Parents Should Know to Help Keep Their Children Safe and Healthy. Thursday, April 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Besides a panel discussion addressing the issues — dealing drugs, alcohol, sex, media, date rape, STDs, rave parties, tobacco and the dangers of the Internet — this free program will offer resource tables from a variety of community agencies and organizations with valuable information, as well as opportunities for questions and answers. Pre-registration is recommended: call The Lincoln Center, 610-277-3715 or e-mail to LaRue Emmell at doulalarue@fast.net.

GERMANTOWN JEWISH CENTRE'S adult education classes for spring 2004 range from the "Rebbe's Tisch" to studying Hebrew, the Talmud, Jewish American fiction, Passover and the Haggadah. Most classes meet at GJC, 400 W. Ellet Street (at Lincoln Drive). Pre-registration: 215-844-1507, ext. 10.

KIDS THAT START AHEAD, STAY AHEAD! How to teach your newborn to six-year-old anything and everything joyously. View a free 44-minute introductory video production, featuring author Glenn Doman, on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Reservations: 267-440-2576.

AT THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway: "Genome: The Secret Of How Life Works" runs through May 9. 215-299-1000 or www.acnatsci.org.

AARP SAFE DRIVERS COURSE will take place on Saturdays, May 8 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Grace Epiphany Church, at the corner of Gowen Avenue and Ardleigh Street in East Mt. Airy. $10 pp. Advanced registration is required: call Ouima Snowden at 215-682-0338.

FOR THE KIDS

** AT THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY, 8711 Germantown Ave.: Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds is on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., and on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for children 3-6. 215-685-9290.

O'DOODLE'S TOY STORE, 8335 Germantown Ave., is now offering martial arts for kids classes and holds an interactive story time on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 215-247-7345.

FREE LIBRARY OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, offers daytime and evening story times for young children. 215-836-5300.

AT BORDERS, 8701 Germantown Ave.: Children's story time is held Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 215-248-1213.

SUMMERTIME

SUMMER ADVENTURES IN HISTORY CAMP, for children in grades 1-4, is available at The Highlands, Ft. Washington, from July 12-16. Call 215-641-2687 for details.

CHESS CLUB. The Chestnut Hill Library will be starting a summer chess club for ages 6-18 on Monday nights, 6:30 ­ 8 p.m. beginning June 14 and ending August 16. All level players are, and parents or adult volunteers with chess experience are also needed. Call Irene Klemas-Brady or Cooper Russell at the library, 8711 Germantown Ave., 215-685-9290. The library would also like to display unique or interesting chess sets.

GHS DISCOVERY THEATER SUMMER CAMP. The Germantown Historical Society will offer its summer camp program from July 5 - August 6 for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 6. Every week brings new activities and trips to historic places. The camp runs in one-week sessions, Monday-Friday mornings and/or afternoons. Financial aid is available. Registration: 215-844-1683.

CHESS CAMP. USA Chess, Inc. is the largest chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their 2004 Philadelphia camp will be held July 5-9 at Springside School. Morning, afternoon and all-day sessions are available and beginners are welcome. For more information, go to www.chesscamp.com or call 888-65-CHESS or 972-233-9999. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess, Inc. and not through Springside School.

SUMMER ART CAMP AT WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 100 Cedar Grove Road in Cedar Grove Park, Conshohocken. Explore sculpture through works in clay, collage and paper; painting, drawing and printmaking round out a week of fun and discovery. 610-825-0917.

CAMP WILMA, a program for children ages 7-16, held at the theater on 265 South Broad St., will run from August 2-13. The camp will celebrate America's roots in "American Tall Tales and Legends," using the stories of such characters as Pecos Bill, Slue Foot Sue and more. The students will create, design and perform an original theatrical production about how the American spirit was cultivated and present it for family and friends on Friday, August 13. 215-893-9456.

SUMMER ADVENTURES IN THE WISSAHICKON are available at the Wissahickon Environmental Center, at the Tree House on Northwestern Avenue, for kids of all ages. 215-685-9285 or wisswnvcenter@netzero.com.

BOOKWORMS. The Wissahickon Environmental Center will be offering a program for children ages 6 and 7 on Tuesday afternoons. Each week will have a different topic based on a book we will be reading; activities, crafts and snack will follow along with the theme. The class will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 6 through August 24. Registration necessary: 215-685-9285.

RELIGION

CONNECTING TO OUR JUDAISM is a series of interactive and experiential programs at Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

EVENSONG AT ST. MARTIN'S. St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, will host a joint Choral Evensong with the choir of St. Paul's Church of Chestnut Hill at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. The two choirs will join their voices to present an evening of liturgical music. 215-247-7466.

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: Centering prayer sessions are on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Information: Ken Garner at 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF GERMANTOWN, 6511 Lincoln Drive, offers "Coffee and Conversation" on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Discuss if free trade impacts healthcare on Sunday, May 2. 215-844-1157 or www.usguu.org.

ALIVE WITH THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC. Dr. Calvin Taylor, pianist and organist, will be featured at the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8700 Germantown Ave., for the morning worship service at 11 a.m. and a community concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. 215-247-7022.

OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES at the Jewish Children's Folkshul will be on Sunday, May 2 from 10:15 a.n.-12:30 p.m. at the Germantown Friends School, Sharpless Building, 31 W. Coulter St. 215-248-1550.

THE OR HADASH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM, a musical weekend to lift the spirit & touch the soul, will be from Friday, May 7 ­ Sunday, May 9. 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft Washington. Details: 215-283-0276 or www.orhadash.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

MT. AIRY DAY takes place at Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave, on Saturday, May 1. 215-848-1777.

CHESTNUT HILL GARDEN FESTIVAL is on Sunday, May 2.

FREE COMMUNITY BARBECUE at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church will be on Sunday, May 2, on the front lawn of the church, at Bethlehem Pike and Germantown Avenue. The public is invited to stop by and enjoy free hot dogs and soda during the Chestnut Hill Garden Festival celebration. 215-248-3063.

WEAVERS WAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Weavers Way Co-op will mark 30 years of serving the community with a 30th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser on Sunday, May 2, from 7 ­10 p.m., at North by Northwest, 7105 Germantown Ave. The event, which is open to the public, will offer a variety of hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and musical entertainment. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered by contacting Gloria Rohlfs at 215-248-6287 or CoachGDR2juno.com.

MOTHERS OF SURVIVORS OF CLERICAL SEXUAL ABUSE will discuss their experiences at a meeting of Voice of the Faithful of Greater Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 4, at Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Room of Fournier Hall. 215-247-9645.

IMPROVE SEPTA'S SERVICES. Northwest Greens will meet at the Urban Cafe, 5815 Wayne Ave., on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss improving SEPTA's R8 services. 215-843-4256 or nwgreens@yahoo.com.

CARS UNDER THE STARS. United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia is hosting a "Motor Cars Under the Stars with Manet" gala event at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 3 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event, which will feature more than 25 antique and modern classic automobiles set on the museum's terrace, includes a private tour of "Manet and the Sea." Cocktails, hors d'ouevres and dinner are included in the $200 ticket price. 215-242-4200, ext. 223 or www.ucpphila.org.

SWING DANCE, featuring Melissa Martin and The Mighty Rhythm Kings, will be on Saturday, May 8 at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. The evening will also include a 90th birthday celebration for legendary Lindy-hopper Frankie Manning. 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

BUILD THE NORTHWEST PEACE MOVEMENT. Northwest Greens will hold a planning meeting on Tuesday, May 4 at 7:15 pm, in the Hospitality Room of the Parish Center, behind Saint Vincent's Church, 109 East Price Street, Germantown, for people interested in bringing the troops home from Iraq. 215-843-4256 or nwgreens@yahoo.com.

RUMMAGE SALE for the benefit of Women's Auxiliary, Chestnut Hill Healthcare, Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, 8855 Germantown Avenue, will feature furniture, costume jewelry, bric-a-brac.

RECYCLING of all kinds of paper, #1 and #2 plastic containers and more, will be on Saturday, May 1 at the Wyndmoor Train station from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Money raised benefits the Chestnut Hill Community Fund. 215-248-8810.

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTNUT HILL CLEANUP will be on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Pergola, Germantown Avenue & Cresheim Valley Drive. Bring gloves, rakes, friends — 215-248-2684

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES will be held at the Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., beginning Thursday, April 29, for eight weeks. 215-482-3900.

SPRING INTO YOUR PARK at Market Square and help clean up the park in front of the Germantown Historical Society Museum, 5501 Germantown Ave., on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSVP: 215-844-1683. www.germantownhistory.org.

CRAFTERS NEEDED. St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh is holding its Country Fair on Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, on Bethlehem Pike and Church Rd. Crafters are needed. Call 215-224-2898 and leave message.

BEACHCOMBER SWIM CLUB, Center Square, is holding open houses at 11 a.m. on Saturdays in April and May in preparation for their 50th year. Call 215-242-522 for details.

AUDITIONS FOR SINGERS for the Delaware Valley Opera Company's 2004 summer festival can be arranged by calling 215-725-4171 or e-mailing sday@bee.net.

REUNION I: The Philadelphia High School for Girls class of June 1954 (187th) will celebrate its 50th reunion on May 1 at Williamson's restaurant. If you have not heard from the committee, or have an address change, please notify either Marilyn Steinhouse Fischer at 215-646-9372 or e-mail Judith Kleinbart Haber at judithkh@aol.com.

REUNION II: Germantown High School Class of June 1944 will hold their 60th reunion on Sunday, June 13, at Williamson's Restaurant, Horsham. Contact Dolores Taboga McCarthy at 215-233-1091.

REUNION III: Germantown High School Class of June 1974 is planning their 30th reunion. Call Kathy Parsons at 215-844-4901 for details.

"ART IN THE PARK" will be on Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, at Whitemarsh Community Art Center, 100 Cedar Grove Road in Cedar Grove Park, Conshohocken. Hands on art activities, student and faculty exhibitions,  sale of handmade crafts, plant sale and lunch on the lawn. 610-825-0917.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER is sponsoring bus trips to: Hillwood Museum & Gardens on Friday, May 14; and Storm King Art Center Mountainville, New York, on Sunday, June 6. To register, call 610-825-0917.

THE W. B. SAUL HIGH SCHOOL, 7100 Henry Ave., will hold its annual Country Fair on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. ­ 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the students of the W. B. Saul in the form of scholarships and other school activities. 215-487-6647.

ROARING TWENTIES PARTY — "Art After Dark" — at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Museum on Saturday, May 1, will celebrate education division's first 75 years and help to raise funds to help ensure its future promise. 215-684-7353.

NATIONAL MS SOCIETY'S MS WALK will be on Sunday May 2 at 10 a.m. at the Art Museum. 800-883-WALK or www.walk4ms.org.

PHILADELPHIA RACE FOR THE CURE will be on Sunday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m. at Eakins Oval at the Art Museum. www.komen.org.

** Indicates that the sponsoring organization is part of the Chestnut Hill Cultural Alliance.

CONTACT US

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RETRIEVING MEMORY, an event for Alzheimer's, will honor Robert Glendinning II for his years of service to the community on Monday, September 13, at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, with a golf outing, dinner and silent auction. Details: Bruce Glendinning at 610-940-3909 or bruce22@Comcast.net.

JAZZ FLUTIST WALTER BELL, of Chestnut Hill, is a featured performer each Sunday at Hibachi, Pier 19, Columbus Blvd. & Callowhill St., from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: 215-592-7100.

ANGLESEA PUB NORTH, 7136 Germantown Ave.: Wednesdays are martini nights; Thursdays are college nights; live music Friday and Saturday nights. 215-248-4435.

LOOKING FOR HALF-PRICE TICKETS to cultural events in the area? Click http://www.phillyfunguide.com/calendar/home.do and sign up!

THURSDAYS ARE OLDIES NIGHTS AT THE COMMODORE BARRY CLUB, Carpenter Lane and Emlen Street in West Mount Airy. In the tradition of continuing culturally diverse gatherings in Northwest Philadelphia, 2 Girls and A Guy sponsors an oldies night dance party every Thursday from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $10 includes one drink and food. Information: 215-275-8577.

DATING PARTIES FOR GROWN-UPS are now available in Chestnut Hill for a range of age groups at different times. Call 215-248-9642 or click www.philadelphia-speed-dating.com for all the details.

INDEPENDENCE TOASTMASTERS OF FLOURTOWN provides training in leadership and public speaking skills every first and third Tuesday of the month at Scoogi's, 738 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional.

THE BUSINESS CENTER AT NEW COVENANT CAMPUS offers a variety of courses in business, marketing, management and more for small businesses. 7500 Germantown Ave. Call 215-247-2473 or click www.thebizctr.com for more information.

THE LEAP AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM provides homework assistance, computer literacy, library skills and enrichment activities for school age children and teens (grades 1-12). The program is offered Monday through Friday at all Free Library locations. LEAP is an open, drop-in program; no registration is necessary. Call your local library for additional information.

THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF ERDENHEIM meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Oreland Presbyterian Church, Church and Paper Mill Roads, beginning at noon. Information: 215-836-1446. Guests are welcome.

"INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM FROM A RECONSTRUCTIONIST PERSPECTIVE" will be offered on Tuesdays through May 18 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington. 215-283-0276 or www.orhadash.com.

CONGREGATION OR AMI: Classes in ethics, Torah study, women's issues, basic Judaism and more, plus Shabbat services are held throughout the month. Call 610-828-9066 for more information. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill.

MUSIC MEDITATIONS FOR PEACE AND HEALING, with Julia Haines on the harp, take place most Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 8812 Germantown Ave. 215-842-9123.

WALK THE WILD WISSAHICKON. The Sierra Club sponsors hikes regularly the last Saturday of each month, hiking a different trail each month. Meet at 10 a.m. at Sedgwick Gardens Apts. in Mt. Airy (McCallum and Sedgwick Sts.) Check with Sidney Goldstein for details, at 215-438-4459, or mrbasketball.net@verizon.net.

AAA NOW OFFERS A DISCOUNT DRUG PROGRAM FOR ITS MEMBERS. Get a brochure from a local AAA office or download it from www.aaa.com/prescriptions and follow the instructions. For a listing of participating pharmacies and more details about this program, visit www.aaa.com/prescriptions or call toll-free 866-222-7283.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program for people recovering from addictive eating, welcomes newcomers and meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Pat at 215-836-0274 for more information.

DROP-IN PARENTING DISCUSSION AND CHILD PLAY GROUP, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Chestnut Hill HealthCare parenting education, Laughlin Hall, playroom, 8835 Germantown Ave. Chat with other parents about why you're not getting enough sleep, your house is not as clean as you'd like, your child doesn't easily follow directions and more. Children of all ages welcome. No need to register. Free. For information, call 215-753-2000.

SHHH, A HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill. 215-482-7829.

NEW BEGINNINGS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP is held the first Thursday of each month from 7-8:15 p.m. at Keystone Hospice, 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Free; no need to register; light refreshments. Information: 215-836-2440.

MAY IS AMERICAN STROKE MONTH. How do you know you're having a stroke? Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. For more information on stroke prevention, warning signs and treatment, visit www.strokeassociation.org.

WISSAHICKON HOSPICE offers drop-in bereavement support groups for adults on the last Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, 8835 Germantown Ave. 800-700-8807.

MIRIAM'S WELL: A JEWISH SERVICE FOR HEALING, takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St. Rooted in Jewish tradition, the service is open to anyone wishing to pray for physical, emotional or spiritual healing. 215-844-1507.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. 1-800-272-3900.

BREAST CANCER RECOVERY GROUP, fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Chestnut Hill Healthcare Women's Center, 8835 Germantown Avenue. Call 215-242-4700 for information.

CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS caregivers support group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Atria Chestnut Hill, 495 E. Abington Ave. 215-247-5307.

HIKE THE WISSAHICKON with various groups throughout the month. Call the Friends of the Wissahickon at 215-247-0417 for details.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS conducts two meetings each week at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, near Walnut Lane and Ridge Avenue. Details: 215-674-4418.

DONATE YOUR OLD CELL PHONE, save a life and write off up to $100 per phone. Details are at www.seniormatters.org or call FAIR, a nonprofit organization serving senior citizens, at 215-333-4006.

CAMP STAFF NEEDED. This year, the Philadelphia Department of Recreation will be celebrating the 52nd season of Camp William Penn, its residential camp located in the Pocono Mountains. The camp is in need of cooks, camp counselors and drivers for a total of 35 working days for the 2004 summer season. The positions include transportation to and from Philadelphia and room and board. Call 215-685-0700 for information.

YOUNG HEROES AWARD NOMINATIONS are being accepted through May 1. In keeping with the National Liberty Museum's mission to celebrate democracy, the education department has established an award honoring youngsters between the ages of 9 and 18 who have distinguished themselves in one of the following ways: artistic expressions of peace and friendship, including poetry, painting, photography, stories, film production, musical composition, mural design, etc.; school/community leadership, including student clubs and organizations; volunteer work/mentoring/tutoring, including girl and boy scout activities; friendship-building activities, including involvement with elections or campaigns; political/civic involvement, including involvement with elections or campaigns; peer mediation groups/ peaceful conflict resolution programs/violence prevention groups. For details, call 215-925-2800 or click www.libertymuseum.org.

VOLUNTEER

• Academy of Natural Sciences is recruiting volunteer guides for "Chocolate," a summer 2004 exhibit that explores the plant, the products, the history and the culture of chocolate. For information about this and other volunteer opportunities, contact Lois Kuter, volunteer coordinator, 215-299-1029 or kuter@acnatsci.org.

• Cancer Patients Need Your Help. Area cancer patients need your help to get to and from their medical treatments and appointments. Road to Recovery, a service program sponsored by the American Cancer Society, needs kind people to volunteer a few weekday hours to help a neighbor in need. Some mileage reimbursement is available and schedules are flexible. Reliable car and insurance required. For more information, call 610-692-0677.

• Special Olympics Needs Volunteer Coaches. Special Olympics Philadelphia, which provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports to children and adults with mental retardation, needs volunteer coaches for basketball, tennis, swimming, softball, golf and other sports. No formal coaching experience is necessary; all that is needed is knowledge of the sport you are coaching and desire to train adults and/or children with mental retardation. Call 215-842-4692 or e-mail robyna@specialolympicsphiladelphia.org.

• The Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking male and female volunteers to serve as mentors to the young men and women enrolled in DHS' Achieving Independence Center (AI Center), a resource for young men and women in foster care who are "aging out" of the system. For many of these young people, there is no family or support network awaiting them. The AI Center enables these young men and women to acquire basic life skills, employment training, job opportunities and even a place to live. Mentors must be at least 21 years of age, be willing to make a 12-month commitment to the AI Center and volunteer a minimum of four hours per month. The AI Center staff will match you with a young person with whom you are compatible and provide you with mentor orientation and training sessions. The most significant requirements are compassion, strong listening skills and a desire to help someone less fortunate. To learn more about the program, call the AI Center at 215-574-9194.

• The Highlands Historical Society Needs Volunteers. Do you love working with kids? Do you love history? Do you have time to volunteer on weekends or weekdays helping kids to "get" the mystery of history? The Highlands has a number of opportunities to work with children, (primarily 4th and 5th graders) guiding them through numerous hands-on activities and engaging their minds. A background in history and/or teaching is a plus but not a requirement. Call Jennifer April at The Highlands Historical Society for more information: 215-641-2687.

• The Red Cross Needs Disaster Response Volunteers. Free training provided. Call 215-405-8558.

• The Center for Literacy is seeking volunteers to help improve the reading skills of thousands of area residents. Call 215-474-1235 or click www.centerforliteracy.org for more information.

• Foster Parents Needed. Catholic Social Services is looking for married or single adults to become foster parents to children of all ages, races and religions. Homes are also needed for children with special medical or emotional needs and for siblings who wish to live together. 215-587-3960.

• Road to Recovery. Help drive cancer patients to treatment centers and home again when friends and family aren't available: insure that all patients can access the help they need. 610-565-1009.

• Philadelphia Reads is seeking volunteers to read with children — 1st through 3rd grade — in school day and after-school programs throughout the city. Training programs are scheduled on a regular basis. Book sorters are also needed. 215-686-4450.

• Samaritan Care Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide one-on-one companionship to terminally ill patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, end-stage cardiac diseases, ALS and end-stage Alzheimer's. For information call 215-653-7310.

• The Lupus Foundation of Southeastern PA can always use help with general office work as well as special projects. 215-517-5070 or www.lupus-sepa.org.

• Chestnut Hill Hospital is recruiting volunteers for a variety of challenging positions. Volunteers are needed in patient and non-patient care areas. A commitment of a 4-hour block of time once a week is desired. Call 215-248-8289 or e-mail vsd@CHH.org.

• Fox Chase Cancer Center is looking for volunteers to provide administrative staffing assistance. Call 215-728-3110 for more information.

• The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology seeks volunteers for its in-school program called "Museum on the Go." Volunteers, known as Mobile Guides, travel to Philadelphia elementary schools introducing children to actual museum artifacts, as well as reproduction costumes, maps, models and pictures of ancient Egypt, Africa and North American Indians. 215-898-4277.

• The Franklin Institute Science Museum needs volunteers in a variety of areas, from mentoring Germantown students about careers in science and technology to greeting visitors to helping with the museum's special events. Call 215-448-1163 or visit www.fi.edu.

• www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/volunteer/ is a great starting point for you to find volunteer opportunities, as is www.philacares.com.

• Mayor's commission on service to the aging's APPRISE program is seeking volunteers to counsel seniors regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health care fraud issues; training will be provided. For more information, call 215-686-8462.

USEFUL WEB SITES

• Your guide to most things local in Chestnut Hill is www.chestnuthillpa.com or www.chestnuthill.org.

• The Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration maintains a Web site chock full of good, important information for consumers — and you can read everything for free: www.pueblo.gsa.gov.

• The U.S. government's official Web portal is www.FirstGov.gov, with links to thousands of pages featuring helpful services and information from federal, state and local government.

• The Arthritis Foundation maintains www.jointeffort.info, an interactive online resource page to help prevent, manage and control arthritis.

• Do not call! Avoid those telemarketers. Everything you need to know about the state and federal "do not call" lists is available at www.nocallsplease.com.

• Wondering about product recalls? To be notified automatically when a product is recalled, call the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 1-800-638-CPSC and ask to be put on their mailing list, or sign up at www.cpsc.gov.

• A cultural access guide for people with disabilities is at www.art-reach.org.

• There's a virtual animal shelter at www.petfinder.com.

• Here's an online club for children 7-14 with asthma: www.AsthmaBusters.org.

• To learn about your rights in dealing with debt, click http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fdc.htm. As a matter of fact, www.ftc.com can be one of your most useful resources Check it out.

• "Personal Safety for Children: A Guide for Parents" is available at www.missingkids.com.

• See www.financialassistancenetwork.org for a free download about reducing your drug costs.

• The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has launched its e-commerce site, www.pawineandspirits.com, which will offer mostly super premium and hard-to-find wines, often not available in the local store.

• http://www.parentednet.org/ takes you to the Parent Education Network, which offers free information and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.

• The Clean Air Council's "Green Guide" is at www.temple.edu/env-stud.

• Keep safety in mind when shopping for toys. Check the American Academy of Pediatrics at www.aap.org; and a nonprofit group, Kids in Danger, which notifies parents of recalls at www.kidsindanger.org.

• The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission wants to help you make informed decisions about your choices of electricity, natural gas and telephone service. Click www.utilitychoice.org to learn how to make informed decisions.

• Traveling? www.bbonline.com can come in real handy if you're looking for a bed & breakfast in which to stay.

• www.readandrideclub.com takes you to the transit book club. As a member you will receive a monthly discount on featured Read & Ride book selections, invitations to unique literary events, and more. So ride public transit, sit back, relax and read!

• www.seniormatters.org takes you to FAIR, the site of the  Fairness Advocates for Intergenerational Rights, who run programs like free 911-only cell phones and free "are you all right?" telephone calls for seniors. Whole Foods Markets are now a drop-off point for your used cell phones, in addition to the CHBA office at 8426 Germantown Ave. and other sites; contact FAIR at 215-333-4006 for details.

• www.attorneygeneral.gov is Pennsylvania's site that is full of useful consumer protection information.