ENTERTAINMENT

North by Northwest. Radio Mundial plays on Friday, October 17; Marc Cohn on Saturday, October 18; Bob Schneider appears with Jeff Klein on Friday, October 24; and Coco Montoya performs on Saturday, October 25. Performance times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000 or www.nxnwphl.com for more NxNW listings.

Goat Hollow. Kiwi plays pop and rock ‘n roll on Friday, October 17 and Kevin Wright plays pop and classic rock on Saturday, October 18. Carol Moog and Don Evans do the blues on Friday, October 24 and Trailor Park sings songs from the 20’s to the 60’s on Saturday, October 25. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

Mermaid Inn. Ellyn Hill and Richard Drueding return on Friday, October 17 and Don Meyer plays folk on Saturday, October 18. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill, 215-247-9797. www.themermaidinn.net.

Keswick Theatre: Joan Baez and Laura Cantrell will sing and play on Wednesday, October 15; and funnyman Bob Newhart entertains on Sunday, October 19. Queensryche + Echo 7 entertain on Friday, October 24; and singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn appears on Saturday, October 25. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

The Tony Williams Quartet will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., every Monday from 6-9 p.m. $8/$6. Information: 215-248-9229.

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.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, a play by Six Feet Under creator Alan Ball, will be presented at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, through October 18. Call 215-248-0546 for tickets.

At InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave.: Thursday, October 16, Wanamaker Lewis plays bluegrass; Friday, October 17, World Fusion CD release party; Saturday, October 18, Mind, Body and Soul, a monthly event of poetry, spoken word, hip hop and jazz. Tim Concannon plays folksy blues on Thursday, October 23; The Power of the Word sings gospel hop hop on Saturday, October 25;  and a special children’s Halloween party will be on Wednesday, October 29. Times vary; all events are free. 215-248-1718.

Anglesea Pub, 7136 Germantown Ave.: McHugh & Co. will play on Friday, October 17 and Mixed Co. will play on Saturday, October 18. 215-248-3271.

Chestnut Hill Film Group will show The Birth of a Nation on Tuesday, October 21 in the screening room at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Free. Information: 215-248-0977 or www.armcinema25.com.

A Chestnut Hill Orchestra Concert will be presented at Saint Madeleine Sophie Parish, 6449 Greene St., on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. 215-438-9464.

Jammin’ at the Juke Joint, a jazz concert and dance featuring Home Base and the Mean Machine Band, will be at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St., on Saturday, October 18 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Information: 215-289-3606.

An Evening With East Falls Performers — a free concert featuring local talent — will be presented at the Falls of the Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-685-2093.

Settlement Music School Faculty Brass Quintet will perform on Sunday, October 19 at 3 p.m. at the Settlement Music School, Mary Louise Curtis Branch, PNC Bank*Presser Recital Hall, 416 Queen St. The quintet will perform, among others, works by Duke Ellington, Giovanni Gabrieli, Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Gioacchino Rossini and Camille Saint-Saens. Information: 215-320-2600.

The Bach-Gospel Jubilee, starring Mariette Simpson, mezzo-soprano, will present a concert on Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave. Information: 215+247-BACH.

Live @ Allens Lane continues with She-Haw and Ekendra Dasa (alt country - bluegrass - hillbilly - honky tonk - rockabilly) on Friday, October 24. Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. 215-248-0546.

Swing Dancing: Swing lessons at 7 p.m., followed by music by Melissa Martin & the Mighty Rhythm Kings, will be on Saturday, October 25 from 8:45 p.m. - midnight, at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. $12 ($9 students or substantial baked goods to share). 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

Vespers Recital Series at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill on Sunday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m. will feature pianist Donald Dolan. The series, on the third Sunday of each month, will feature performances by a wide range of international talent, followed by a short service of prayers, Psalms, and silence. The church is at 8855 Germantown Ave. Information: 215-247-8855 or www.chestnuthillpres.org.

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ART

Eyedazzlers: The Two-Century Romance of Navajo Weaving and Germantown Yarn, an exhibition of contemporary Navajo weaving using yarn created in the Northwest, will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., through December 24. 215-248-9229 or www.sedgwickcenter.org.

Beyond The Pale:  Photographs by Laura Jean Zito and Mixed Media by Rebecca Hoenig, will run at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, from October 17 - 29. Receptions in conjunction with the Philadelphia Open Studios Tour are on October 18 & 19 from noon-6 p.m. 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

SHORT STORIES: Tales Textiles Tell highlights textiles, fashions and accessories from the historic archive of the Design Center at Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave. Over 150 selected works relay stories — through words, images, symbols and even construction — about the people and societies who made and used them. The show will run through October 31. Information: 215-951-2860.

** The first Woodmere Triennial of Contemporary Photography is on display through January 11. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org to access a complete list of special programs at the museum.

Halloween Family Papermaking Workshop at Historic RittenhouseTown will be on Sunday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. The main entrance to RittenhouseTown is on Wissahickon Avenue between Lincoln Drive and Walnut Lane. Information: 215-843-2228 or www.rittenhousetown.org.

Children's and Adult Art and Culinary Workshops, offered by The Whitemarsh Community Art Center, are now available. Classes are held in the Farmhouse in Cedar Grove Park, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken. Information: 610-825-0917.

The “Warm” Show at the ADM Gallery, 314 Brown Street, Northern Liberties, through November 8, features local artists Merle Spandorfer, of Mt. Airy; Rebecca Jordan, of Flourtown; and Deborah Holljes, of Roxborough. 215-925-6040 or www.admgallery.com.

Classes in Creative and Performing Arts for Children and Adults are available at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. Call 215-248-0546 or click www.allenslane.org for more information.

Ron Tarver / Trees is a benefit exhibition for the Awbury Arboretum, on display from October 25 – November 25. An artists’ reception will be on Sunday, October 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Francis Cope House at the arboretum. Information: 215-849-2855.

** “A Painter's View of Rembrandt” will be discussed by painter David Shevlino on Monday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. Tickets at the door. Information: 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival takes place at the Ft. Washington Expo Center on Friday-Sunday, October 17-19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 800-210-9900 or www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

 

NATURE/GARDENS

** At the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough: The Wyncote Audubon will present “The Bird Song Grammies” on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Olio will perform a family concert on Saturday, October 18 at 4 p.m. Arborist Allison Pottage will discuss fall and winter tree and shrub care on Monday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Halloween Hikes are on Friday and Saturday, October 24 & 25 from 6-9 p.m. Click www.schuylkillcenter.org or call the center at 215-482-7300 for details about all events.

 ** At the Morris Arboretum: Varied activities, classes and trips are scheduled, including Japanese garden construction (10/18), growing perennials in the shade (11/19), perennial gardening (10/25), tree pruning (10/28), begonias (10/25), orchids (10/30), wetlands (10/26) and general courses on landscape design. A series of classes in floral design will be given in October and November, and an outdoor photography class will be offered in October. The Morris Arboretum is at 100 Northwestern Ave. 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

Militia Hill Hawk Watch operates 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days/week, through October 31. Enter Ft. Washington State Park at Route 73 and Militia Hill Road. Information: 215-884-2558.

Friends of the Wissahickon & Fairmount Park Commission sponsor field work at various locations on the second Saturday of every month. Call David Bower at 215-991-3272 for details.

Weavers Way Has Joined the Preserve Your Park Program. The first work session is scheduled for Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m.-noon. All co-op members and friends are welcome. Meet at the base of Hortter Street at Park Line Drive. Be ready to pull weeds, cut brush, and clear trails. Information: 215-248-1880.

“Dividing Perennials” with Liz Dailey will be presented at the Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Free. Information: 215-685-2095.

Lenni Lenape Tribal Life is a family program at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler, on Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. The Lenni Lenape were the first people who lived in this area.  Learn how they made homes and tools with what nature provided. Prepare food as the Lenape did, tell a traditional story with Lenape sign language and paint stories using Lenape pictographs. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration requested; $1/members; $3/nonmembers; 215-646-8866 ext. 13.

 

BOOK SCENE

At the Coleman Library, enjoy family story time and activities on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. 68 W. Chelten Ave.; 215-685-2152.

Annual Meeting at East Falls Library. Three sopranos known as “Divas a la Carte” will entertain at the annual meeting of The Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library on Monday, October 20, at 7 p.m. at the library, Midvale Avenue and Warden Drive, East Falls. Also on the agenda is the election of new officers. Free and open to the public. Information: 215-685-2093.

Used Book Sale at the Friends of the William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, will be on Sunday, October 26 from 12:30-4 p.m. Fill a bag with books for only $3. Information: 610-828-0226.

 

HEALTH/FITNESS

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.

Blood Donors are Always Needed! You can donate on Wednesday, October 15 from 2-7:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, 25 W. Johnson St.; and on Friday, October 24 at Sunrise Assisted Living, 429 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Healthy Women 2003: Keeping it Real … Strong Bodies, Strong Minds, will be on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Springfield High School, 1801 E. Paper Mill Road. This is a free health conference for women of all ages, featuring: Karen Smith, MSS, LSW, a nationally known speaker on eating disorders and body image. Dana Lightman, Ph.D., believes optimists live longer, and enjoy better health in relationships, work and sports. She offers five positive practices vital to creativity and productivity. Chestnut Hill HealthCare physicians and health care specialists address bladder and breast health, exercise, nutrition, relationships and more. Free childcare (ages 3+), lunch, mini-massages and skin cancer and blood sugar screenings. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

October is National Spinal Health Month. On Tuesdays in October, Dr. Brett D. Cardonick is offering a spinal evaluation at no charge. Call 215-242-8632 to reserve an appointment at his office at 16 E. Highland Ave.

Yoga for Seniors, Beginners & the Not So Flexible: Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike, 215-248-9642. Drop in any time.

Tai Chi for Seniors at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike. 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Pre-register: 215-248-9642.

Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Group meets the Wednesday, October 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. 1-800-272-3900. Caregiver Training will be on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Interac, 6012 Ridge Ave., Roxborough.

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

Chestnut Hill Hospital offers a great variety of programs and support groups, including exercise programs for all ages and physical conditions, cardiac rehabilitation, programs on 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. Call 215-753-2000 for more information or click www.chh.org.

TOPS — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — is having an free open house on Friday, October 24 in the cafeteria conference room at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5735 Ridge Ave., at 7 p.m. Information: Carol @ 215-508-1152.

 

EDUCATION

Free Speech, Civil Rights, & the Constitution. Historical documents, photographs and memorabilia in the exhibit will show how members of our community have exercised their constitutional rights. On display through December at the Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave. Information: 215-844-1683 or click www.libertynet.org/ghs.

Educational Options Program, for students who have not been in school recently, are at least 16 years old and need credits to graduate high school, are being offered at Roxborough High School. Call 215-487-4464 for information.

“The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology” will be discussed by Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, professor of religion at Bucknell University, on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Room of Fournier Hall, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. Free. Information: 215-248-7197.

Open House for Allied Health Careers will be at Community College of Philadelphia, 17th Street between Spring Garden and Callowhill, on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 215-751-8000.

“America’s Role in the World: A National Issues Forum” will be held at the Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:45 p.m., led by Michelle Charles. Free. 215-685-2095.

Greene Street Friends School will be holding open houses for prospective families on Saturday, October 25, and Thursdays, November 13 and December 4. Times vary; call 215-438-7545 for more information.

College Night will be on Thursday, October 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Bishop McDevitt High School, Mulford Road, Wyncote, for all interested students. Information: 215-887-5575 ext. 235.

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.

American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia will hear author, historian and American Philosophical Society curator Robert Cox discuss “Sleepwalking in the American Revolution” on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the General Lafayette Inn, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. Free and open to the public. 215-686-3058.

How To Multiply Your Baby’s Intelligence is a course on how to teach your baby math, reading, music, foreign languages and much more. It is being offered from Sunday-Friday, October 19-24 at The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. For more information call Anita Guevara at 267-440-2598. www.iahp.org.

 

FOR THE KIDS

** The Chestnut Hill Library holds story time for 1- to 3-year-olds, held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for children 3-6. The library is at 8711 Germantown Ave. Call 215-685-9290 for all program information.

Free Library of Springfield Township, 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, offers daytime and evening story times for young children; call 215-836-5300 for exact times.

Children’s Story Time is held Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.

At the Coleman Library, enjoy a Native American afternoon of storytelling on Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m.68 W. Chelten Ave.; 215-685-2152.

** Art Buddy Days At Woodmere. Children ages 4-10 and their adult “buddy” are invited to Woodmere Art Museum on Sunday, October 19 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. for a day of stories, gallery games, tours of the exhibits and hands-on activities. Register: 215-247-0948. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. or at www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

Looking for a fun place for your child’s birthday party? The Highlands Historical Society in Ft. Washington offers fun hands-on birthday parties for children who enjoy history. Information: call Jennifer April at 215-641-2687.  

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

 

RELIGION

“Introduction to Judaism from a Reconstructionist Perspective” will be offered on Tuesdays through May 18 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington. 215-283-0276.

Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, is holding free organ recitals at noon on each Tuesday in October. Call 215-887-1074 for information.

Congregation Or Ami invites the community to an Erev Simchat Torah Family Service, Friday October 17 at 7 p.m.; and a Shabbat Simchat Torah Morning Service, Saturday October 18 at 10:30 a.m. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

Forum Series at St. Martin-in-the-Fields takes place at 10 a.m. on Sundays, October 19 & 26. The theme is “I have called you by name ... all of you.” The church is at 8000 St. Martin’s Lane. Information: 215-247-7466.

The DMJ Meditation Choir of Mount Zion Baptist Church will present a concert celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday, October 26 at 4 p.m. at the church, 41 W. Rittenhouse St. Free. 215-844-7614.

Jewish, Alive and American, an in-depth introduction of Judaism from a Reconstructionist perspective, is being be offered on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington. Register by October 8: 215-283-0276 or www.orhadash.com.

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.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: Centering prayer sessions are on Wednesdays, 7 a.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. A three-part course on St. Paul and the New Testament will be on Wednesdays, October 8, 15 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. Information: the Rev. John Francis at 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will present “The West Virginia Woman,” Karen MacKay, performing Appalachian music, on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. Free. 3025 Church Road, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-3098.

Unitarian Society of Germantown offers “Coffee and Conversation” on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. On October 19, the topic will be “The American Occupation of Iraq.” 6511 Lincoln Drive; 215-844-1157.

Oktoberfest — complete with food, entertainment and dancing — will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Lafayette Hill on Saturday, October 25 at 4 p.m. 3025 Church Road. Reservations: 610-828-3098.

Harvest Festival at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, will be on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., rain or shine. Pumpkins, fall flowers & holiday decorations, baked goods, kids games, food & fun for all. Co-sponsoring the event this year is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Montgomery County Chapter. Information: 215-836-2366.

Organ Concert by June Davis, accompanied by saxophonist Thomas Davis, will be on Saturday, October 18 at 6 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8700 Germantown Ave. Information: 215-233-0687.

Women United in Prayer will gather to pray on Eakins Oval, 23rd and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on Saturday October 18 at 8:30 a.m.

 

REUNIONS

Little Flower Class of 1948 will hold its 55th reunion on Sunday, November 23. Reservation deadline is October 20; call 215-491-1552.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Flea Market and Craft Fair at Saint Madeleine Sophie Parish, 6449 Greene St, will be on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. 215-438-9464.

Flea Market, Flower Sale, Italian Dinner and more Fall Fest activities will be on Saturday, October 18 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 5720 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, starting at 9 a.m. Information: 215-483-1529.

Highlands Craft Show, featuring more than 60 craft artists, will be on Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Skippack Pike & Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington. $7 pp. 215-641-2687.

Fall Frolic Race to benefit community members with mental or physical challenges will be on Sunday, October 26. Runners and walkers can participate in either the 5K or one-mile section of the race; both begin at 9:30 am at the junction of Northwestern, Andorra and Thomas Mill Roads. Information: contact Heather Hoehn at 215-482-3900 or hhoehn@philaymca.org.

Fall Fair at Greene Street Friends School will be on Saturday, October 18. The event will feature activities for all ages, including a craft sale and flea market, music, dancing lessons and food. No admission fee. Proceeds from this event will benefit an educational student trip to Costa Rica. 45 West Schoolhouse Lane, between Germantown Avenue and Greene Street. Information: 215-438-7545.

Big Yard Sale at the Big Backyard Nursery School, Gowen & Ardleigh streets, will be on Saturday, October 18 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The day includes pumpkin painting, hot cider, homemade baked goods and more. Information: 215-248-0919.

International Gourmet Day — featuring food, music and dance from Africa, South America and Europe — will be held at Chestnut Hill College on Wednesday, October 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Free. Information: 215-242-7780.

Curt Schilling ALS Golf Tournament takes place on Monday, October 27. Call 215-643-5434 for details.

Johnson House Annual Conductor’s Ball will be on Saturday, November 1 at Sugarloaf at 8 p.m. Call 215-438-1768 for details.

Victorian Ghost Walks of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion and Historic Germantown will be on Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25 on the half-hour from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Advance reservations required; call 215-438-1861.

Rose Gala to Benefit the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation is on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Call 610-992-1140 for details.

Childspace Spaghetti Dinner Party Fundraiser for all current and former Childspace and Childspace Too families will be on Friday, October 24 at 6 p.m. at Childspace, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Dinner, dessert, entertainment and prizes: $6 for adults, $4 for kids; children under 2 are free. RSVP: 215-248-3080 or childspacemtairy@aol.com.

Art & Food Lover's Tour of New York City, a bus trip, is sponsored by the Whitemarsh Community Art Center on Sunday, October 26. Bus leaves Cedar Grove Park at 8:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 8:30 p.m. Call to reserve a seat:  610-825-0917.

Take Back Your Time Day is being celebrated in Philadelphia on Friday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m. at Congregation Mishkan Shalom, 4101 Freeland St. in Roxborough. Americans are increasingly over-worked and over-scheduled. This lifestyle puts stress on individuals’ mental and physical health, as well as taking a toll on family life. Communities suffer, too, when fewer and fewer citizens have time to contribute to civic enterprises, or even get acquainted with their neighbors. Prof. Lonnie Golden will address "Forced Overtime in the Land of the Free" and Rabbi Arthur Waskow will speak on "Can America Learn from Shabbat?” Small group discussions will follow. Free. Information: 215-438-6834.

 

CANDIDATES’ NIGHTS

• Mayor John Street is scheduled to speak at the Venetian Club, 8030 Germantown Ave., from 7:30-9 p.m. on Sunday, October 19 and Sam Katz will be at the Venetian Club on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. These events are sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Community Association. Information: 215-248-8810.

• Mayoral Forum On Parks. Come and hear from mayoral candidates John F. Street and Sam Katz about their plans and commitment to Philadelphia’s parks. Moderated by Marc Howard of Channel 3, the forum will be on Monday, October 20 from 7-8:15 p.m. (seating at 6:15) in the Montgomery Auditorium at the Free Library at Logan Square, 1901 Vine Street. For more information call Friends of Philadelphia Parks at 215-879-8159.

 

VOLUNTEER

Harvest Festival at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, will be on Sunday, October 19. Volunteers needed. Call 215-351-1460.

 

DON’T MISS

Chestnut Hill Senior Services Center Bazaar on Saturday, October 25 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parish house from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 215-248-0180

Germantown Avenue Bridge re-opens on Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. Ceremony will be on the 9700 block of the Avenue, followed by a parade and an afternoon of fun and shopping on the Avenue. Information: CHBA – 215-247-6696.

 

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