This Week

ENTERTAINMENT

PASTORIUS PARK CONCERTS continue with Irish-American band Solas on Wednesday, July 21 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.

FREEDOM FILM FESTIVAL will be from July 16-18 at The Stagecrafters and Solaris Grille. See Page 1 for details; www.freedomfilmfestival.com.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HAITIAN FLOOD VICTIMS — an all-volunteer orchestra comprised of members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, Boston Symphony and others. Violin soloist will be 12-year-old Chestnut Hill resident Caeli Smith. Works by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Barber and others. Sunday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 406 N. Easton Road, Willow Grove. Tickets: $25 at the door. 215-247-8673.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: The Royal Crown Revue plays on Friday, July 16; John Austin and Blue October perform on Saturday, July 17. The Modern Troubadours in the Round take to the stage on Friday, July 23, followed by Los Mocosos on Saturday, July 24. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. are for Salsa; Sundays at 8, it’s classic R&B. Times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

KESWICK THEATRE:Mary Chapin Carpenter performs on Thursday, July 15. The Benoit-Freeman Project Vol. 2 gives a CD-release concert on Thursday, July 22, followed by Spyro Gyra’s CD-release concert on Friday, July 23. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

MERMAID INN: Tom Gala & The Terraplanes are on Friday, July 16, followed by Ted Jordan &

Bob Kasprzak on Saturday, July 17. Herman Scott & Sam play on Friday, July 23, followed by the bluegrass sounds of Aimless Pursuit on Saturday, July 24. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

GOAT HOLLOW: Trailor Park plays music from the ‘20s-‘60s on Friday, July 15; Bill Schenck & Mixed Co. play jazz on Saturday, July 16. Friday, July 22 features Secret Society, followed by Carol Moog & Co. with the blues on Saturday. July 23. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

CAMP ST. VINCENT COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. On Wednesday, July 21, from 1-3 p.m., Eternal Triangle (jazz) will perform. The concerts will be held at St. Vincent De Paul Church at 109 E. Price St. in Germantown. 215-438-7939.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, Mozart’s “big fat wedding opera,” fully staged and sung in English, will be presented on July 17, 22 and 24 by the Delaware Valley Opera Company on the grounds of the Hermitage Mansion, 700 E. Hermit Lane in Roxborough. $. 215-725-4171 or www.libertynet.org/dvoc..

CARILLON CONCERTS AT ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH, Whitemarsh, continue with a “fun raiser” concert featuring Lisa Lonie, carillon, on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m., followed by James Batt, organ, at 8 p.m. Free. The church is at Bethlehem Pike & Church Road in Ft. Washington. 215-233-3970 or www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

AT THE LAROSE CLUB, 5531 Germantown Ave., Tony Williams plays jazz on Mondays; you can take dance lessons and dance to the oldies on Wednesdays; enjoy live jazz and Caribbean music on Fridays; and dance to the oldies on Saturdays. 215-844-5818.

FAMILY SUMMER CONCERTS at the Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road in Jenkintown, are on Thursdays, July 1-August 5 at 7 p.m. Zydeco-A-Go-Go plays on July 15, followed by In Full Swing on July 22. 215-887-4882. Free.

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.

THE LOFT JAZZ CLUB (UPSTAIRS AT ANGLESEA’S PUB), 7132 Germantown Ave., offers live jazz on Saturdays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. July 17 will feature Mean Machine; July 24 features Plan B with Debra Billups. No cover. 215-247-0598.

CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN AT THE MORRIS ARBORETUM. On Thursday, July 22, enjoy the bluesy sounds of Georgie Bonds and the Blueskeepers. The concert is 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. Rain or shine; bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating. 100 Northwestern Ave.; 215- 247-5777.

ARTS

** “SOMETHING FROM NOTHING” is a drawing and sculpture installation of the elements of energy on display through August 1 in the Woodmere Art Museum’s Helen Millard Children’s Gallery. 9201 Germantown Ave. www.woodmereartmuseum.org or 215-247-0476.

** 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.

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.

PAPER & COOKING WORKSHOPS are being offered at Historic RittenhouseTown throughout the summer. Learn about Japanese papermaking on Saturday, July 17 or take a family bookmaking class on July 18. You can also learn about colonial hearth cooking on Saturday, July 17. $. 215-438-5711 or www.rittenhousetown.org.

“THE INCREDIBLE LIGHTNESS OF SEEING” exhibit at Gallery Saint Martin, 7811 St. Martin's Lane, features paintings/prints and more by Susan Hall, GG Kopilak, Naomi Limont, Monique Seyler and Ursula Sternberg. Flexible summer hours. Call first: 215-247-7811 or e-mail gallerysaintmartin@comcast.net.

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.

JMS GALLERY: New Works by Daniel Heyman, Eleanor Day, Ruslan Khais, Vladan Gradistanac and Pegalina through August 7. 8236 Germantown Avenue; 215-248-4649.

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.

** AT THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE), 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough: Learn about moths and other insects of the night on Thursday, July 15 from 7:30-9 p.m. Take a butterfly walk on Sunday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. and a Bird Club Walk on Saturday, July 24, at 7 a.m. “Tales of the Fairy Queen,” a performance for the whole family, will be presented on Saturday, July 24 at 6 p.m. Information/pre-registration: 215-482-7300.

MEDICINAL HERBS 101 — growing and using them — will be discussed on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Roxborough branch library, 6245 Ridge Ave. (at Hermitage St.). Free, but register by calling 215-685-2550.

FOR THE KIDS

THE WIZARD OF OZ, a Storybook Musical Theatre production, will play at the Germantown Academy Art Center from July 19 to 31. Tickets are $10. School and group discounts are available. Show times vary with each production. For information, call Storybook Musical Theatre at 215-659-8550 or visit www.storybookmusical.org.

** 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.

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

THE FALLS OF THE SCHUYLKILL LIBRARY, 3501 Midvale Ave.: Vacation reading club, for children entering grades 1-6, is at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 21, 28 and August 4. Call for details: 215-685-2093.

THE LOVETT LIBRARY, 6945 Germantown Ave., 215-685-2095: call for summertime story hours. Thursday knitting for kids begins at 2 p.m. on July 15 and runs through August 19. Learn about Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21.

SUMMERTIME

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

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

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 and activities, depending on the book that week. The class will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays 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 “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.

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 CLUB. The Chestnut Hill Library has 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.

ESPANOL PARA LOS NINOS (Spanish for Children) still has openings in Los Amigos Summer Spanish Club for children ages 4-16. 215-885-2461 or spanishforkids@aol.com.

GHS DISCOVERY THEATER SUMMER CAMP. The Germantown Historical Society will offer its summer camp program through 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.

MT. AIRY PLAYGROUND, 7001 Germantown Ave. offers a variety of 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.

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.

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 through 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 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

LIBERTY BELL WANDERERS & THE GIRL SCOUTS will be holding a summer walk through Chestnut Hill on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 & 18. Start times: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Finish by 5 p.m. Starting point: Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 W. Willow Grove Ave. Walk distance: 5k & 10 k. Walk is free or, for AVA-IVV credit, $3. For information, call Ron Nelson, 215-699-9246.

SUNRISE YOGA WITH JENNIFER SCHELTER. Join a caravan to the shore for yoga at sunrise on Sunday, July 18, at 4 a.m. Register: 215-991-YOGA. $20 includes entrance and parking to the Island State Beach in N.J. www.yogaschelter.com.

NAMI-PA, The Montgomery County Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Pennsylvania, will hold its next general meeting on Sunday, July 18, at 1:45 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center (the former Sacred Heart Hospital), 1430 DeKalb Street (at Fornance) in Norristown. The guest speaker will be Stephen C. Hurvitz, Esq, whose talk will be, "Legal Strategies for Coping with Mental Illness." Free. 215-886-0350.

MOMS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA-NW, Friday, July 23, 10-11:30 a.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin hall, playroom, 8835 Germantown Ave. Join the local chapter of this national, nonprofit support group for at-home moms. Discuss your concerns and share your triumphs. Group meets the fourth Friday of each month. Cost: $25/year. Call 215-482-7963.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Wednesday of the month — July 21 — from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. 1-800-272-3900.

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 Summit Park Apartments, 8201 Henry Ave., on Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; at the Falls of the Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., on Monday, July 19, from 2-7 p.m.; at the Church on the Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, on Monday, July 19, from 2-7:30 p.m.; at Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Ave., on Thursday, July 22, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.pleasegiveblood.org.

WORKSHOPS FOCUSING ON HOW THE BODY WORKS will be given by Dr. Brett Cardonick on Tuesdays, July 13 & 27, at 6:45 p.m. at his offices at 16 E. Highland Ave. Space is limited; call 215-242-8632 to RSVP or e-mail drbrett@voicenet.com.

KEYSTONE HOSPICE OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS throughout the month, with specialty groups for children, widowers, young widows, and a new “motherless daughters” group on August 7. Most are free, lunch is often included, but pre-registration is requested: 215-836-2440. 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor.

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

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 THE LAROSE CLUB, 5531 Germantown Ave.: On Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m., authors Leslie Banks (Minion series, soon-to-be-a-movie), Shawna Grundy (Gotta Have It), and Baba Evans (The Pastor's Letter) will be reading from and holding a discussion of their books. Free. Help increase literacy in the black community by bringing your old books and donating them to our Save the Family program. 215-844-5818.

EDUCATION

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.

OPEN HOUSE AT REVIVAL HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 322 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., will be on Saturday, July 24, at 2:30 p.m. 215-753-9088.

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.

THE BELLS OF GRACE, an intergenerational group of English hand bell ringers, will host a Bell Fest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 at Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, 25 W. Johnson St. 215-438-3215.

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.

ST. MICHAEL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6671 Germantown Avenue: The community is invited to “Discover a Living Word for You,” a summer Bible study for adults, which meets every Tuesday in July, through August 3, beginning with supper at 6 p.m. Free will offering. 215-848-0199.

OPEN HOUSE AT CONGREGATION OR AMI on Tuesday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and learn about the congregation, religious school, and nursery school. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-8882.

MAKING SENSE OF THE JEWISH CALENDAR: a class on the history and methodology of the 1,600-year-old Jewish calendar, sponsored by Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia. Sundays, July 18 and August 1, 7:30 p.m., at 7009 McCallum St., Apt A, West Mt. Airy. Reservations: rabbig@chabadnwp.org or 215-438-5327.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be at Messiah United Methodist Church, 527 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, from Sunday, July 25 – Friday, July 30. 610-828-0118.

MISCELLANEOUS

RECYCLING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 17. Recyclables will be collected from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 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.

WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM will host a talk by Rosella Marini, a member of PFLAG (Parents of Families of Lesbians and Gays), on Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at Stapely in Germantown, 6300 Greene St. Free. 215-843-2285.

THE 3RD ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL — to benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center — will be on Saturday, October 2. Teams are forming now. Details: www.philadragonboatfestival.com or 610-642-2333.

SPORTS CARD COLLECTIBLE SHOW is at Plymouth Meeting Mall from Friday-Sunday, July 16-18. 610-825-9351.

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.

“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.

BUILDING NW PEACE & JUSTICE MOVEMENT. Northwest Greens will host a meeting of the Northwest Peace and Justice Movement at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at the Parish Center behind Saint Vincent de Sales Church, 109 East Price Street in Germantown. For more information on joining NWPJM, please contact 215-843-4256 or nwgreens@yahoo.com.

SWING DANCE LESSONS: Saturday, July 24 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.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974 REUNION will be on November 26-27. Make your reservation ASAP by calling 610-323-7150 or e-mail eces@enter.net.

GERMANTOWN HIGH CLASS OF 1974 is planning its reunion for Saturday, October 23. RSVP: 215-844-4901 or gtownreunion@aol.com.

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

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YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

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.

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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.

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

• The Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps of The Schuylkill Center is seeking active people over 55 who are interested in doing water quality monitoring, public outreach or related activities for just a few hours each month. Call 215-482-7300.

• 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 … 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.

• 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.