This Week

ENTERTAINMENT

PASTORIUS PARK CONCERTS continue with the Walter Bell Latin Jazz unit following the police and firefighters picnic on Wednesday, June 23 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: Howard Jones performs on Friday, June 18; Donovan Frankenreiter plays on Saturday, June 19; CJ Chenier plays on Friday, June 25; and Rosie Flores and the Theresa Anderson Group perform on Saturday, June 29. Times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

KESWICK THEATRE: The Richard Thompson Band plays folk-rock on Thursday, June 17; Steven Wright delivers his cerebral humor on Sunday, June 20; and Los Lobos plays roots-rock on Tuesday, June 22. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

MERMAID INN: Flexible Flyer plays on Friday, June 18; Stevie & the Bluescasters play on Saturday, June 19. Sherry Somach swings on Friday, June 25 followed by Beats Walkin' on Saturday, June 26. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

GOAT HOLLOW: Bill Schenk & Mixed Co. play jazz on Friday, June 18; Animus plays world fusion music on Saturday, June 19; The Tommy Lander Duo plays pop, rock et al on Friday, June 25; and The Rob Brosh Trio plays jazz on Saturday, June 26. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

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

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION WITH SPOKEN WORD & MUSIC will be on Friday, June 18, 7 p.m. Bring your picnic fare, relax on the lawn of the Historic Francis Cope House, and celebrate the beginning of summer with the poetry of Aaren Yeatts Perry, accompanied by local musicians. Free and open to the public. Directions: 215-849-2855 or www.awbury.org.

GOUNOD'S FAUST, fully staged and sung in English, will be presented on June 26, July 1 and 3 by the Delaware Valley Opera Company at the Hermitage Mansion, 700 E. Hermit Lane, in Roxborough. 215-725-4171 or www.libertynet.org/dvoc.

CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN AT THE MORRIS ARBORETUM. On Thursday, June 24, 6:30-8 p.m., the Morris Arboretum will present the Sounds of Silk String Quartet, whose repertoire includes chamber music and light opera selections as well as waltzes, ragtime, show tunes and arrangements of Italian, Irish and Chinese folk music. Free with regular garden admission. Rain or shine; bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating. The arboretum is at 100 Northwestern Ave. 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

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.

** 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.

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.

LUMI—RE 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. $. Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. is a Fun With Fiber class. 215-438-5711 or www.rittenhousetown.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.

³THE INCREDIBLE LIGHTNESS OF SEEING² exhibit at Gallery Saint Martin, 7811 St. Martin's Lane, is open 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 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. Also, birding classes for all levels are available at the WVWA.

THE FRIENDS OF THE WISSAHICKON will hold their annual membership meeting at the Valley Green Inn on Thursday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m. Mike DiBerardinis, the state's secretary of conservation and natural resources, will be guest speaker. The annual meeting is open to all members. Space is limited, so any members who are planning to attend should call the Friends' office in advance at 215-247-0417 or e-mail office@fow.org.

THE 15TH ANNUAL TEX MEX CONNECTION 5K Race for Open Space will be on Wednesday, June 23, in the boro of North Wales at 7 p.m. Prior to the 5K race, there is a 1-mile fun run or walk and a 1-mile kids run at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association. 215-646-8866 ext. 15 or www.active.com.

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 LOVETT LIBRARY, 6945 Germantown Ave.: For ages 6-12, Vicky Town will tell stories on Wednesday. June 16 at 4 p.m. to kick off the Summer Reading Program. 215-685-2095.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY (UCP) OF PHILADELPHIA & VICINITY'S FAMILY FUN FAIR will be on Friday, June 25, 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m., at the UCP Playground, 102 East Mermaid Lane. Enjoy food, entertainment, raffles and bake sale goodies for the whole family. Activities are geared toward preschool age children. Admission is $10 ($8 advance ticket price) for each child participating in games and activities. Adults are free. For tickets and information, call 215-248-7605.

YMCA ³SPLASH WEEK² — Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25; 90-minute sessions at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. — will helps keep kids safe around pools. Call the Roxborough Y, 7201 Ridge Ave., at 215-482-3900 for details.

SUMMERTIME

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

AL-BUSTAN CAMP at Morris Arboretum runs Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm, from July 5 - 23. Set in 92 acres of the Arboretum, children develop new language skills and appreciation of Arabic culture while making new friendships & exploring nature. Open to ages 6-12 of various religious & ethnic backgrounds — no prior Arabic required. Program areas:  language instruction, nature, art/architecture, music/dance, storytelling/drama, field trips for athletics/swimming. A few spaces are still available. 267-303-0070 or www.albustanseeds.org.

ARCADIA UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP, for boys and girls entering grades 1-12, is scheduled for July 26-30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: 215-572-2976, ext. 1

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.

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.

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 ³American Tall Tales and Legends,² 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.

CENTER IN THE PARK HOSTS INTERGENERATIONAL SUMMER CAMP. Registration is underway for ³Kid's Stuff at CIP,² 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.

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

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.

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. through 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.

HOPE LODGE SUMMER HISTORY CAMP for children entering grades 3-6 will run from August 2-6 at the site, 553 Bethlehem Pike. Information/registration: 215-646-1595.

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 — 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.

SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL offers a summer arts camp for children ages 4-7 from July 6-30, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at the Germantown branch, 6126 Germantown Ave. 215-320-2610 or www.smsmusic.org.

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.

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.

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.

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 ARTS-ORIENTED DAY CAMP for ages 5-12 runs weekly from June 21 - August 13 at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

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.

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.

THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA offers summer programs for kids of all ages. Call 215-482-9945.

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.

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.

HEALTH/FITNESS

BREAKTHROUGH IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT is the theme of Philadelphia's 6th annual men's health conference on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Ave. Free lunch as well as other free health screenings will be provided. Recipients must pre-register for admission by calling CHH at 215-753-2000.

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 The Church on the Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, on Monday, June 21 from 2-7 p.m.; or at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave., on Friday, June 25 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.pleasegiveblood.org.

MOMS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA-NW, Friday, June 25, 10-11:30 a.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin hall, playroom, 8835 Germantown Ave. Join the local chapter of this national, non-profit support group for at-home moms. Discuss your concerns and share your triumphs. Group meets the fourth Friday of each month. Cost: $25/year. 215-482-7963.

KEYSTONE HOSPICE OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS throughout the month. Most are free, lunch is included, but pre-registration is requested: 215-836-2440. 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for adults, sponsored by Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., is on Tuesday, June 22, from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Free. 215-624-8190.

ALS SUPPORT GROUP: Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at the ALS office at 321 Norristown Road, Ambler — 877-434-7441 or www.alsphiladelphia.org.

LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER will host a teleconference, "Update from ASCO: New Approaches to Breast Cancer Treatment," from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22. Kimberly L. Blackwell, MD, of Duke University Medical Center, will discuss important findings from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The teleconference is free. To register, contact Living Beyond Breast Cancer at www.lbbc.org or 610-645-4567.

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. A classical yoga course, offered by the SKY Foundation, runs for four Wednesday evenings each month. 215-247-0641.

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:

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

TEA & POLITICS. Step back into the 19th century, take tea at the Maxwell Mansion and join other suffragettes to discuss the issues facing women and their right to vote in the 1860s on Sunday, June 27, at 2:45 p.m. The mansion, Philadelphia's only restored Victorian house museum and gardens, is at 200 W. Tulpehocken St. Tickets are $20; reservations are required by June 23. 215-438-1861.

WOMEN'S WEEKEND IN PHILADELPHIA'S HISTORIC NORTHWEST is on June 26-27, noon-4 p.m. Significant Women are portrayed at various sites throughout Germantown. www.germantownhistory.org/whatsnew.html

TERRORISM AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM will be hosted by The 14th Police District on June 21 at 7 p.m. at 43 W. Haines Street. The presentation has been an evolutionary process since September 11, 2001. Anyone who would like to participate in this program, please contact P/O Johns, 14th District Community Relations Officer, at 215-685-2147.

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.

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: 215-843-6333.

CHURCH YOUTH TO PRESENT STORY OF JOSEPH. The Children and Youth from the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield will present the story of Joseph and his brothers during worship services on Sunday June 20, at 9 and 11 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The church is at the corner of Bethlehem Pike and East Mill Road in Flourtown. 215-233-3223 or www.flourtownpres.org.

³VISA — VISION, INTEGRITY, STRUCTURE & ACCOUNTABILITY² is the annual workshop of The Mattie L. Moore Missionary Ministry of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Germantown on Saturday, June 19. The workshop features four adult and youth classes, an elementary class, continental breakfast and lunch, with a donation of $10. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the church, 41 West Rittenhouse Street. 215-842-0640 or 215-848-6610.

MISCELLANEOUS

14TH DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE. ³Open House and Community Day² will be on Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the 14th District, 43 W. Haines Street. The focus is to create strong youth leaders and communities through teamwork and the power of prevention. The day will include entertainment, health pavilion, guest speakers, games, clowns and free food. 215-685-2147.

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.

KEYSTONE HOSPICE PRESENTS JUNEFEST, a community festival and flea market, on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (raindate June 27). Come for great flea market finds, artisan booths, delicious food and fun family entertainment for all! Proceeds benefit the hospice operating fund. Tables available for $25. 215-836-2440.

THE UCP CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity will be on Monday, June 28, at North Hills Country Club in North Hills. The shotgun start is set for noon. Proceeds will help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and independent lives. Registration: 215-248-7609 or e-mail seucp@aol.com.

OLDIES DANCE PARTY with DJs Lou Costello and Billy from Philly Friday night, June 25, from 8-midnight. Lu Lu Shriners Great Hall, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting. 800-898-5858. $10 per person. BYOB. Ice, water, soda available. Free Parking. Line dance lessons at 7 p.m. for additional $5.

SPRINGFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at 94 N. College Avenue, Flourtown. SNA is a non-partisan group of township residents dedicated to protecting and advancing the interests of the community through a variety of means. All residents of Springfield Township are invited to attend. www.mysna.org, 610-564-8470 or e-mail to larry@mysna.org.

MIDDLE EAST LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN continues on Thursday, June 24 at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 100 E. Mermaid Lane, 7-9 p.m. Paper, pens and postage provided. Bring your laptop if so desired. E-mail information: pjpn@verizon.net.

BENEFIT FOR STAPELEY AT CHESTNUT HILL MEETING. The Chestnut Hill Quaker Meeting will host a benefit supper and musical evening for Stapely Hall on Saturday, June 19, from 6-10 p.m. at the meetinghouse, 100 E Mermaid Lane. Tickets: $15-$30. Reservations: 215-242-6974.

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

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.

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.

SWING DANCE LESSONS: Saturday, June 26 at 7 p.m., followed by DJ music, 8:45 - midnight at Widener Hall (Presbyterian Church) 8855 Germantown Ave. $10 ($7 students or substantial baked goods to share). 610-676-0123.

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.

SUMMER STROLL FOR EPILEPSY will be on Saturday, June 19 from 8 a.m.-1 pm., starting at Forbidden Drive. 215-629-5003 or jtrott@efsepa.org.

RUN 4 YOUR LIFE! — BEAT PROSTATE CANCER run will be on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, beginning at 8 a.m. at Eakins Oval, in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. www.active.com, www.breasthealthinstitute.org or 215-732-2300.

³CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION² 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.

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

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YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

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 ³aging out² 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 — 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 ³do not call² 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 ³Green Guide² 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 ³are you all right?² 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.

• www.mla.org is the site of the Modern Language Association, which will let you learn about what languages are spoken where in the U.S. — and in what percentage.