MERMAID INN: Ted Jordan and Bob Kasprzak play on Friday, May 28, followed by the R&B sounds of the Dukes of Destiny on Saturday, May 29. Lava Blue plays on Friday, June 4 and Timberline plays on Saturday, June 5. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

GOAT HOLLOW: No Turn on Red plays on Friday, May 28. Kevin Wright plats on Friday, June 4 and Tim Concannon plays on Saturday, June 5. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

LATIN NIGHT AT INFUSION is on Thursday, May 27, 7-9 p.m. Slides and information on Culture Xplorers small group travel to Mexico, Peru and Brazil; Conrad Louis-Charles photos from Latin America; free Latin American drink specials; live Capoeira demonstration. Free. 7133 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1718.

ELAINE HOFFMAN WATTS AND SUSAN WATTS will perform Saturday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at Arcadia University Easton and Church Roads, Glenside, dining complex (lower level), during the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations" (CSJO) annual international conference. Internationally celebrated for their musical skill, ingenuity and cultural knowledge, the group is led by a mother and daughter pair of third- and fourth-generation klezmer musicians who have developed their repertoire based on familial and traditional tunes, infusing them with both new and ancient sounds. Admission is $10 per person at the door.

FEATURED GUEST PERFORMER: URI CAINE, piano/keyboards will perform Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28  at 7:30pm at the prince music theater,1412 chestnut street,philadelphia.

"THE SLEEPING BEAUTY" & "WHEN FAIRYTALES COME TRUE" at Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Road Bryn Athyn at June 5, 7:30 p.m.; June 6, 2:30 p.m. Dance Del Bello performs the classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky"s score, plus an original short ballet by Philadelphian David Kloss. Tickets: $18; $14, seniors, students; $7 children under 6. Group discounts available. Benefits Embracing the Child. 215-364-9932

"SONGS FROM THE ROAD": presented by the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and Blue Sky Arts, at the Adrienne Theater,2030 Sansom Street on June 13 at 7 pm. $10. This presentation features the 12 finalists of the Road Songs competition who"s songs were chosen out of 250 submitted entrants. 215.563.4330 X3

MICHAEL TOLCHER, singer/songwriter, will be previewing new material from his debut album, I Am, on June 3 at 8 p.m. at Trocadero, 1003 Arch Street.

TONY N" TINA"S WEDDING: tenth year in Philadelphia. Performances are aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia and include dinner, show, live music and cruise. Weekends through September Fridays at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 7 p.m. Sundays at 1:30p.m. $79 per person.

ARTS

** "VOICES: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND" is an exhibit of artwork by juniors and seniors at Wissahickon High School, 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, through May 29. 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.

LUMIÈRE is an exhibit showcasing the works of the photographers at Susan Beard Design: Susan Beard, Julia Lehman, Tracey Williams, Joanne Posse, Leah Macdonald, Leah Craver and Christine Foster. The show will run through July 20. 5 East Highland Ave.; 215-248-5040 or susanbearddesign.com.

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.

COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, will be on Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., (rain or shine). Music by local performers, special performances, arts & crafts, children's games, paint-a-tile, great food, student & faculty art exhibit, silent auction, and raffle. Admission free, small fees for games, raffle tickets and refreshments. 215-248-0546.

EXTREME CREAMWARE EXHIBITION at the Brandywine River Museum, located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, May 29 -July 25. The exhibition, Extreme Creamware: Surprising Forms and Diverse Decorations, showcases approximately 50 examples of popular 18th and early 19th century English earthenware that are dramatic and often surprising. The Brandywine River Museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $. 610-388-2700.

"DANCE AS ART AND THE VISUAL ARTS": student concert presented by the Hatch Dance Company June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 8812 Germantown Ave. $. 215-416-0457.

"THE INCREDIBLE LIGHTNESS OF SEEING" exhibit at Gallery Saint Martin, 7811 St. Martin's Lane, is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8pm through June 19 - and by appointment other times through August 31. Featured artists include Susan Hall, Naomi Limont, Ursula Sternberg, and Monique Seyler.

NATURE/GARDENS

** AT THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE), 8480 Hagy"s Mill Road, Roxborough: 2004 Butterfly Festival will be on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m, rain or shine. All ages. $. Information/pre-registration: 215-482-7300.

BIRDING CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS are available at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association. 215-646-8866 ext. 13.

AT THE WISSAHICKON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (The Tree House) in Fairmount Park at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive: Nature book club will meet on Wednesday, June 2. Information: 215-685-9285.

BLOOD SUPPLIES ARE AT A CRITICALLY LOW LEVEL! OLE_LINK2'> Being a donor might not get your name in the newspaper or on TV, but it sure makes you an American hero. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS for adults and teens offered by the Growing Center of Pennsylvania, 7600 Stenton Ave. Thursday, May 27 at 8 p.m. $10 pp; call 215-233-2560 to pre-register.

STAY IN SHAPE. For many kinds of movement, mind-body and dance classes for you and your kids, ongoing and drop-in, 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 (including yoga and Feldenkrais), 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.

SATURDAY NIGHT ALIVE AT YOGA SCHELTER, 3502 Scotts Lane, Bldg. 3, Suite 1, on Saturday, June 5, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This Saturday night Yoga Schelter is offering a workshop to fully explore savasana, the relaxing pose performed at the end of yoga classes. The fee is $25. 215-991-YOGA.

ALS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet Tuesday, June 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA. Reservations 215-726-8724. This is designed to help loved ones deal with the challenges of loosing someone from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

EDUCATION

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.

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.

FALLS OF SCHUYLKILL BRANCH LIBRARY offers preschool story times for children 3-6 and their caregivers on Thursdays in May at 10:30 a.m. 3501 Midvale Ave.; 215-685-2093.

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

AT THE LOVETT LIBRARY, 6945 Germantown Ave.: Toddler story time (ages 3-5) will be on Thursday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. 215-685-2095.

SUMMERTIME

BISHOP MCDEVITT H.S. LANCERS BASKETBALL CAMP OLE_LINK2'> for boys 7-14 will be from June 21-25. Lady Lancer basketball camp for girls 7-14 will follow, from June 28-July 2. Application: 215-887-5378.

THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA OLE_LINK2'> operate three regional day and resident camps. Non-Girl Scouts are also welcome. Call 215+564-2030 or click www.gssp.org for more information.

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.

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.

MT. AIRY PLAYGROUND, 7001 Germantown Ave. is now holding registration for their summer programs. The day camp, each one week of specialty activities ‹ basketball, art, archery, golf, baseball, drama and soccer ‹ will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call the playground at 215-685-9297 for more information or to enroll your child.

SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER Š IN THE SEA. The oceanography course is being offered in the 52 branches of The Free Library of Philadelphia. Using microscopes, microviewers and magnifying glasses, students will observe microscopic sea life, such as animal plankton and zooplankton. For details, call each branch: Chestnut Hill, 8711 Germantown Ave., 215-685-9290; Andorra, 705 E. Cathedral Road, 215-685-2552; Lovett Memorial, 6945 Germantown Ave., 215-685-2095; Joseph E. Coleman, 68 W. Chelten Ave., 215-685-2152.

SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP is being offered by The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Daily activities include crafts, music, dance, drama, recreation, weekly swimming, Bible study, field trips and assemblies. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided. Enrollment is limited; call 215-843-8811.

WOODMERE ART MUSEUM, 9201 Germantown Ave., offers a wide variety of weeklong classes and workshops for kids ages 6-12 beginning June 28 and running through August 15. Classes include: nature magic, art box, picture books, performance art and ideas, printmaking, draw your heart out, portfolio preparation for teens and more. Call 215-247-0948 for registration deadlines, fees and other information.

SUMMERSIDE CAMP has expanded its season and its course offerings this year. Now running four weeks, from June 7 to July 2, Summerside is a co-educational enrichment program dedicated to offering innovative and enjoyable learning experiences for boys and girls entering grades pre-K through 8 on the Springside School campus. For more information, go to www.springside.org or call 215-247-7200.

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.

RELIGION

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

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.

CONGRESS OF SECULAR JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS (CSJO) annual international conference on secular humanistic Judaism, hosted by Philadelphia Secular Jewish Organization (PSJO), will be at Arcadia University, Glenside, from Friday-Monday, May 28-31. Teens and adults welcome. 215-248-1550.

INTERFAITH SERVICE OF MOURNING, NATIONAL REPENTANCE AND HOPE will be on Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Cgurch of Germantown (FUMCOG), 6023 Germantown Ave. 215-438-3677 or www.fumcog.org.

Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St, Martin"s Lane, will revert to their summer service schedule beginning Sunday, May 29 services will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. hour will include a Children"s Liturgy of the Word. The summer schedule will remain in effect until September. 215-247-7466.

ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS SCHOOL, 6611 Ardleigh Street, is closing this year. A special mass to celebrate 76 years of Catholic Education will be held Sunday, June 6 at 11 a.m. All former students and graduates are invited to attend.215-438-5279.

MISCELLANEOUS

MIDDLE EAST LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN, Sponsored by the Philadelphia Jewish Peace Network, takes place the last Thursday of every month, starting May 27, from 7-9 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 100 E. Mermaid Lane. pjpn@verizon.net.

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

THE BRITS ARE BACK. British antique car show will be on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hope Lodge, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike. $. Proceeds will go to The Friends of Hope Lodge and Mather Mill. 215-646-1595.

FLEA MARKET. Saturday. June 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Church of St. Jude and the Nativity, 203 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. To reserve space ($20), call 610-941-9253.

PLYMOUTH MEETING FRIENDS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be on Saturday, June 5 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school, Butler & Germantown Pikes in Plymouth Meeting. Food, games, flea market, craft fair and more. 215-290-7668.

COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL at Allens Lane Art Center will be on Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., (rain or shine). Music by local performers, special performances, arts & crafts, children's games, paint-a-tile, great food, student & faculty art exhibit, silent auction, raffle and more. Allens Lane & McCallum Street. www.allenslane.org or 215-248-0546.

RECYCLING of all kinds of paper, #1 and #2 plastic containers and more will be on Saturday, June 5 at the Wyndmoor Train station from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Money raised benefits the Chestnut Hill Community Fund. Information: 215-248-8810.

JUNE BAZAAR AND FUN DAY will be on Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with games and prizes for children, food, baked goods, music and vendors. Calvary Episcopal Church, Germantown, corner of Manheim Street and Pulaski Avenue. 215-843-0853.

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN: Bid on the items remaining from the auction at the Champions for Children Benefit Reception. There are no minimum bids and all auction items are online. All bids must be in by June 15th to Auction Chair, Joan Smith, at joanesq@comcast.net. To view items please contact Sandra Lavini, 215-925-1913, ext. 126.

SWING DANCE LESSONS start June 12 at 7pm, followed by DJ music, 8:45 - midnight at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St, Mt Airy. $12 ($9 students or substantial baked goods to share) Following classes will be held Saturday June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 14 from 8:45 - midnight at Widener Hall (Presbyterian Church) 8855 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill. $10 ($7 students). 610-676-0123.

** 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., offers live entertainment. 215-248-4435.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Hundreds of volunteers needed for the Wachovia Cycling Series 20th year, June 1-6 in Philadelphia, Lancaster and Trenton. For more information visit wachoviacycling.com or call 610-676-0390x103

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

• 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.

• 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 OLE_LINK2'> 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 OLE_LINK2'> 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 Š 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.