This Week

ENTERTAINMENT

PASTORIUS PARK CONCERTS debut the season with the Georgie Bonds Band playing the blues on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. The park is at Abington Avenue and Lincoln Drive. Rain place is Springside School, 8000 Cherokee St. Free. 215-248-8810.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Roomful of Blues takes the stage on Friday, June 11; and Billy Price and Carla Gio play on Saturday, June 12. Howard Jones performs on Friday, June 18 and Donovan Frankenreiter plays on Saturday, June 19. Times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

KESWICK THEATRE: Phil Keaggy performs on Friday, June 11 and the Richard Thompson Band plays on Thursday, June 17.  Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

MERMAID INN: Ellyn Hill & Richard Drueding play on Friday, June 11; Acoustic League of Justice plays on Saturday, June 12; Flexible Flyer plays on Friday, June 18; and Stevie & the Bluescasters play on Saturday, June 19. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

GOAT HOLLOW: Sister Blue sings the blues on Friday, June 11 and the Nightbirds sing pop, rock & originals on Saturday, June 12. Bill Schenk & Mixed Co. play jazz on Friday, June 18 and Animus plays world fusion music on Saturday, June 19. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

GROOVELILY, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, will play at the Germantown Academy Arts Center, 340 Morris Road, Ft. Washington, on Sunday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. $. 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE will be presented by The Stagecrafters, 8130 Germantown Ave., from June 11-26. 215-247-8881 or www.thestagecrafters.org.

PHILADELPHIA CÉILÍ GROUP presents Liz and Yvonne Kane (from Letterfrack in the Connemara Gaeltacht area of Co Galway) with Donna Long (of www.cherishtheladies.com fame) on keyboard. Friday, June 11, 8.30 p.m. at the Commodore Barry Club, Carpenter Lane and Emlen St. 215-843-8051 or www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONCERT will be at the Folk Factory Coffeehouse on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave.; 215-848-6246.

CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN AT THE MORRIS ARBORETUM. On Thursday, June 10, the Morris Arboretum will begin its summer concert series with a performance by Satori, a mixed ensemble of winds, strings and piano whose repertoire ranges from baroque to 21st century selections. This performance will blend traditional chamber music and selections with a Latin flavor. The concert will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. and is free with regular garden admission: adults - $8; seniors (65+) and students (13-18) - $6; children (3-12) - $3; and under age 3 free. Please note, events are held rain or shine and visitors are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating. 100 Northwestern Ave.; 215- 247-5777.

ARTS

THROUGH SEASONED EYES, an exhibit of the work of artists over 50, continues through June 27 in the Gallery of the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave. 215-248-9229.

** "VOICES: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND" is an exhibit of artwork by juniors and seniors at Wissahickon High School, through June 20 in the Woodmere 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.

** ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN, featuring original works (for sale) by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators, will be on display in the Upper Gallery of the Morris Arboretum's Widener Visitor Center through September 9. The Morris Arboretum is at 100 Northwestern Ave. 215-247-5777.

ŒBODY DREAMS & WORLD IMAGES,' a collection of photography by Milt Dienes and Kat Reilly, will be shown at the Crafts for Living Gallery at The Mills at East Falls through June 16. 215-991-7601, ext 16.

JMS GALLERY, 8236 Germantown Ave.: Paintings by Patricia Ingersoll and Edwin Bronstein and sculpture by Camille Whiteman are on display through June 30. 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.

PAPERMAKING WORKSHOPS are being offered at Historic RittenhouseTown throughout the summer. $. The first is on Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 215-438-5711 or www.rittenhousetown.org.

CLASSES IN CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS — the summer 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.

"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 8 p.m. through June 19, or by appointment through August 31. Featured artists include Susan Hall, Naomi Limont, Ursula Sternberg and Monique Seyler.

THE WISSAHICKON ART CENTER has classes for adults and music, theater and art programs for children. The arts center's six-week session begins the last week of June and runs through the last week of July. Classes and individual lessons are held once a week. The art center is located at 5245 Ridge Ave. in the Wissahickon Presbyterian Church. 215-482-4860.

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

FREE SUNDAY MORNINGS IN JUNE — from 9:30 a.m.-noon — are being offered at the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. Information: 610-388-2700.

NATURE/GARDENS

"THE CUTTING GARDEN" will be presented at the Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. Learn how to grow beautiful flowers to use inside your home. Free; presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 215-685-2095.

THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION'S archeological dig continues to find artifacts. You can help with the dig and/or see the artifacts on display by calling 215-646-8866.

** DESIGNING WITH TREES. Trees are essential components for an effective and creative garden or landscape design. Examine their use in various settings, ranging from small garden spaces to urban streetscapes, parks and picturesque cemeteries, plus their environmental impact. Morris Arboretum; Thursday, June 17 and Saturday, June 19. $. 215-247-5777 ext. 125. The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located at 100 Northwestern Ave.

LEARN BASIC ORIENTEERING. Penn State Cooperative Extension 4H Programs will hold an Orienteering Meet on Saturday, June 12, on the grounds of the Andorra Tree House, at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive. Orienteering is a sport in which orienteers use an accurate detailed map and compass to find points in the landscaped trails. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport. Pre-register: 215-471-2228.

DUCKS, GEESE, WILDFLOWERS & TREES OF VALLEY GREEN AND THE WISSAHICKON will be discussed by Fairmount Park environmentalists on Sunday, June 13, outside of Valley Green Inn, from 12-3 p.m. 215-685-9285.

** AT THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE), 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Roxborough: Information/pre-registration: 215-482-7300.

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

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. Tuesday, June 15 will feature an evening of stories by Robin Brady at 7 p.m. 215-836-5300.

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

AT THE JOSEPH COLEMAN LIBRARY, 68 W, Chelten Ave.: Summer Reading Game begins with a Lemony Snicket program on Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. 215-685-2152.

SAFE SITTER BASIC BABYSITTING, Wednesday, June 16, Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Prepare your young student (ages 11 to 13) to be an attentive, responsible babysitter. Course stresses how to handle major and minor emergencies and covers the basics of childcare. Students should bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. Space is limited; register early. Cost: $35. Call 215-753-2000.

SUMMERTIME

CENTER IN THE PARK HOSTS INTERGENERATIONAL SUMMER CAMP. Registration is underway for "Kid's Stuff at CIP," an intergenerational summer camp for grandparents and their grandchildren, July 6 - August 13. For a nominal fee, grandparents and grandchildren can engage in social activities, arts & crafts, computer education, physical activities, field trips and more, all programmed by the center. 215-848-7722.

THE WISSAHICKON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, at the Tree House at Northwestern Avenue, has summer programs for young teens, including a Monday hiking club and a Monday volunteer group. Call 215-685-9285 for details about both.

BISHOP MCDEVITT H.S. LANCERS BASKETBALL CAMP 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.

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.

THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA operates 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.

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.

ABINGTON ART CENTER, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, offers an art camp for kids. 215-887-4882 or www.abingtonartcenter.org.

ASTHMA CAMP EXPERIENCE (ACE) is sponsored by the American Lung Association for children with asthma. To find a nearby camp, call 1-800-LUNG-USA.

CHELTENHAM ART CENTER offers instruction in the visual and performing arts for kids of all ages. Information: 215-379-4660 or www.cheltenhamarts.org.

THE PHILADELPHIA ART ALLIANCE runs an Art Adventure Summer Camp for boys & girls ages 8-12 from June 21-August 6. Call 215-545-4302 for details.

HEALTH/FITNESS

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. You can give at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave., on Thursday, June 10 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; at Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 11; at St. Madeline Sophie School, 6440 Greene St., on Saturday, June 12, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 41. W. Rittenhouse St., from 2:30-7:30 p.m.; and at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Road, on Tuesday, June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

SOS: WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR CAREGIVERS AND HOW DO I OBTAIN IT? Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m., Evergreen adult day program, 551 E. Evergreen Avenue, Wyndmoor. Get information on federal, state and local programs that provide a variety of services to older adults and their caregivers. Program is part of Family Caregivers Support Group, an ongoing support group held at Evergreen. Call 215-753-2000 to register. Free.

COMPLEMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE AND INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES FOR CANCER. Thursday, June 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Chestnut Hill Hospital (CHH), Williams conference room, 8835 Germantown Ave. Patients with cancer often explore complementary, alternative and integrative therapies. Gain an understanding of the uses of herbs, nutrition and massage. Facilitated by Jill Lipschutz, MSS, licensed social worker and oncology counseling and support services coordinator, CHH Cancer Center. Call 215-753-2000 to register. Free.

ALS SUPPORT GROUPS: Wednesday, June 16 at Homelink, 6950 Germantown Ave at 1 p.m. — 800-272-3900; Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at the ALS office at 321 Norristown Road, Ambler — 877-434-7441 or www.alsphiladelphia.org.

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.

BREAST CANCER SELF HELP GROUP meets the second Thursday of each month at Canaan Baptist Church, 5430 Pulaski Ave., Germantown, from 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 215-849-7004. Sponsored by Women of Faith and Hope.

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.

BOOK SCENE

AT BORDERS, 8701 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1213: Ron Tarver discusses We Were There: Voices of African-American Veterans on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.

HAROLD I. GULLAN, Ph.D., of Mt. Airy, author of First Fathers, The Men Who Inspired Our Presidents, will be giving a talk and booksigning at Barnes & Noble, 185 Walnut St., Center City, on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. 215-665-9958.

BOOK SALES are going on now at the Elkins Park Free Library, 563 East Church Road, Elkins Park. Half-price book sale runs through June 23; $3/bag sale is from June 25-30. 215-635-5000.

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.

55 ALIVE SAFETY DRIVING PROGRAM, Monday, June 14 & Tuesday, June 15, 1-5 p.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Update your driving skills and learn how to compensate for the effects of aging. Those who successfully complete this two-day course receive a five percent insurance discount for three years. Register: 215-247-6393. Cost: $10/class.

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.

Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St, Martin's Lane, has reverted to their summer service schedule, with services at 8 and 10 a.m. until September. 215-247-7466.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, Germantown Avenue and Mt. Pleasant Street, will run from June 28- July 2. The one-week program will begin every day at 6 p.m. with a complimentary dinner; classses will run from 6:45 - 8 p.m. Register now: 215-215-843-6333.

MISCELLANEOUS

EAST MOUNT AIRY NEIGHBORS (EMAN) annual meeting will be on Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Theological Seminary (Hagan Hall), 7301 Germantown Ave. Guest speaker will be J. Whyatt Mondesire, president of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP and publisher of the Philadelphia Sunday Sun. Derek Green will provide a "State of EMAN" report and Barry Seymour, of the DVRPC, will also speak. 215-848-4163.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Semi-Annual Playground Maintenance Day at Houston School, Allens and Rural lanes, will be on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to sand and seal the wood structures, as well as help with various maintenance tasks, such as gardening, upgrading planters and spreading wood chips. And the grounds could use some perennials that grow well in full sun. The playground will be closed from June 19-21.

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.

AUDITIONS II. The Philomusica Chorale, a community-based choral group, will hold open rehearsals on Monday, June 14, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue. 215-646-1975.

AUDITIONS III. The Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia (CASP) will hold open auditions for all voice parts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14, 15 and 16 at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, Rittenhouse Square. To schedule an audition, by appointment only, call 215-545-8634 or e-mail jjordan@choralarts.com.

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.

HATS OFF. The United Methodist Women of Janes Memorial Church, 47 E. Haines Street, will hold a "salad delight" luncheon on Saturday, June 12, at noon, featuring a "fantastic food and fashionable hats" show. Tickets - $8. Children under 12 - $4. 215-842-2038.

FLEA MARKET: Saturday, June 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of Germantown, Germantown Avenue at Upsal St. 215-884-6413 or 215-483-0394.

RECYCLING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19. Recyclables will be collected from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at the Unitarian Church of Germantown parking lot (enter off Johnson Street between Greene Street and Wayne Avenue). Weaver's Way Cooperative and PhilaPride sponsor this third Saturday of each month collection. 215-843-2350.

HISTORIC RITTENHOUSETOWN will be open to the public on Saturdays & Sundays in the summer from noon-4 p.m., with no reservations necessary $. Weekdays are for reserved tours. 215-438-5811.

A SCAVENGER HUNT to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be on Saturday, June 12, from noon to 3 p.m., sponsored by Network in Philadelphia. www.phillyscavengerhunt.com.

SWING DANCE LESSONS start June 12 at 7 p.m., 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). 610-676-0123.

SECOND SATURDAY SALES will take place at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, on June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, and Oct. 9 (end of season blowout!), from 8 a.m. to noon. Bargain shoppers will find incredible deals on clothes for the entire family, books, toys, household items and more. The church is at the intersection of Church Road (Rte. 73), Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill Road in Fort Washington. All funds raised from the sales will benefit local charities. 215-233-3970 or www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE - Survivors' and Caregivers Walk, June 12-13, 7 p.m., Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington. The American Cancer Society's (ACS) Relay for Life is a celebration of life for cancer survivors, a rally for the community and a 24-hour fundraiser in the fight against cancer. Chestnut Hill HealthCare invites survivors to join a symbolic walk around the track at 7 p.m. Join a team for $10 to benefit local cancer research and early detection programs. Survivors walk for free. Full event runs from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 13. Call Jen Loshe, ACS, 215-712-3290 for information. A similar event will be at Roxborough High School on June 19-20. Details: 215-985-5313.

WALK-N-ROLL ACROSS AMERICA to benefit SMA, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research & Treatment, will be on Saturday, June 12 at Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive. Information: pennsylvania@fsma.org or www.curesma.com.

AMERICA'S WALK FOR DIABETES takes places at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19 at Ft. Washington State Park. 1-888-DIABETES or www.diabetes.org/walk.

"CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION" will be at the Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, from June 12 -September 6. 215-299-1000 or www.acnatsci.org.

JUNETEENTH CONCERT & CRAFTS, Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m. at the National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street in Old City, Philadelphia. "Juneteeth," the date America's last slaves learned they were freed, will be heralded with a lively drum-and-singing performance by the "Voices of Africa" quintet, combining the rhythms of traditional African drums (including the sakara, sekere, agogo and sangba drums) and African-American spirituals such as "In Jah's Light" and "Freedom!"  After the concert, visitors can take Juneteenth-themed tours and participate in a Juneteenth craft program — creating "quilts" depicting America's freedoms, and young visitors' hopes for America's future. The concert and craft activities are sponsored by PECO Energy. All programs are free with museum admission: $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3 students and children under 18 with a chaperone are free. 215-925-2800.

BE A BIG WINNER. The Wheel of Fortune audition team will conduct a contestant audition at the Wachovia Center on Thursday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with applications being distributed at 3 p.m. Audition events will be held at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. In addition to the contestant searches for Wheel of Fortune in Philadelphia Week, Wheel of Fortune will also be looking for contestants for Wheel of Fortune Family Week in Philadelphia and Wheel of Fortune Teen Best Friends Week in Philadelphia. Those who wish to audition for those shows can apply at 6 ABC's Web site, www.wpvi.com.

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YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

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.

TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING is in its umteenth year in Philadelphia and funny as ever. Performances aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia include dinner, show, live music and cruise. Weekends through September; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 1:30p.m. $79 per person.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

LEGALLINE P.M. is a free legal advice call-in program conducted by volunteer attorneys as a public service of the Bar Association. Through this program, individuals can receive free legal advice from a Philadelphia attorney on the third Wednesday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. by calling the Philadelphia Bar Association at 215-238-6333. Callers can ask questions related to a variety of legal topics, including family law issues, landlord-tenant disputes, wills and employment.

VOLUNTEER

• 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. 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.

• 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 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 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.