Mermaid Inn. Zydeco-a-Go-Go will rock the house on Friday, November 7 and The Humbleman Band plays on Saturday, November 8. Lava Blues plays on Friday, November 14 and Acoustic League of Justice plays bluegrass on Saturday, November 15. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill, 215-247-9797. www.themermaidinn.net.

Keswick Theatre: G3 — Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen — play on Wednesday, November 5; Rickie Lee Jones sings on Thursday, November 6; and Michael Amante entertains on Saturday, November 8. Lonestar plays acoustic on Wednesday, November 12, Barrage returns with a new show on Friday, November 14 and Arlo Guthrie entertains on Saturday, November 15. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

At InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave.: Secret Society, a gumbo of r&b, reggae, jazz, and rock, will play on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m.; and Felicia Rose will sing on Saturday, November 8 at 9 p.m.

First Friday Open Gallery Reception will feature the works of Dan Walinsky and Jay Thomson on Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m. All events are free. 215-248-1718.

Anglesea Pub North, 7136 Germantown Ave.: Wednesdays are martini nights, Thursdays are  college nights. Live music Friday and Saturday nights.215-248-4435.

** The Lion in Winter will be presented at the Stagecrafters from November 7-22. 8130 Germantown Ave. Information: 215-247-8881.

Folksingers Haines & Leighton will perform at the Germantown Academy Arts Center, 340 Morris Road, Ft. Washington, on Sunday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Folksong Society; tickets/information: 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.

Playback for Change Theatre Company will be performing on Saturday, November 8 at 8 p.m. at Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St. Information: 215-842-1492.

Art, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza, will be presented by The Drama Group at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave., from November 14-29. Call 215-844-0724 for details.

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.

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** One-Day Workshop With Larry Fink. Woodmere Art Museum is offering a one-day portfolio review with nationally renowned photographer Larry Fink on Saturday, November 15 from noon – 5 p.m. Registration deadline is November 7. Woodmere members: $100; non-members: $125 includes lunch.  For more information and a registration form, call Woodmere, 9201 Germantown Ave., at 215-247-0948.

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.

** 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.

Ron Tarver / Trees is a benefit exhibition for the Awbury Arboretum, on display through November 25 at the Francis Cope House at the arboretum. Information: 215-849-2855.

Photo Contest Reception will be at Valley Green Inn on Monday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. to fete the winners of the Friends of the Wissahickon photo contest. Free, but please RSVP:; 215-247-0417.

** Art Classes for Adults are beginning now at Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. Classes include beginning drawing and painting, the figure in space, painting and drawing from the live model, viewing the visual arts, the elements of watercolor and drawing from the figure. Woodmere membership is required for art classes. The Elements of Art lecture series will continue on Monday mornings through December 8. For complete information, call 215-247-0948 or click www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

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. Moving Walls:  Mixed Media Exhibit of Philly Graffiti Artists runs through November 30.

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.

Penn Charter and Germantown Academy Student Art Exhibit, on Penn Charter’s campus in East Falls, will run through November 17. A reception will be on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. during PC-GA Day. Information: 215-844-3460.

Artists and Crafters interested in participating in the first annual Springfield Township Elementary, Erdenheim Campus Art/Craft Show, Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., please contact Jane Pohl, 215-836-5966.

Craft Show & Sale at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Road, runs from November 7-23. Hours/information: 215-379-4660.

** At the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough: “Delaware River Fisheries: Past, Present and Future” will be discussed by Jed Brown of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Night Hike will be on Saturday, November 8 at 6 p.m. “Fall Color and the Health of Your Trees” will be discussed at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12. Click www.schuylkillcenter.org or call the center at 215-482-7300 for details about all events.

At the Tree House at the Wissahickon Environmental Center at Andorra Natural Area, Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive: Cider Making And Autumn Crafts: Learn how apple cider is made and celebrate the season by creating an autumn-inspired craft on Sunday, November 9 at noon. Free. Call 215-685-9285 for information or registration for any activities.

** At the Morris Arboretum: Varied activities, classes and trips are scheduled, including growing perennials, orchids, floral design, making centerpieces — and other horticultural courses for amateurs as well as professionals. Arts and crafts classes are also being offered throughout the fall and winter. The Morris Arboretum is at 100 Northwestern Ave. 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

Lenni Lenape Hunting is a family program at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler, on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. Participants will shoot a bow and arrow, try some tribal fishing techniques and play games that Lenape children played to sharpen their hunting skills. Ages 6 and up. Preregistration requested. Cost: $1 per child for members and $3 for non-members. Call Judith Gratz at 215-646-8866 ext. 13.

“Wild Lunch Bunch.” World traveler and birding expert Jamie Stewart will be presenting a slide show series of his travels on Wednesdays, November 12 & 19 and December 3 & 10 at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler. Bring your own bag lunch; the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association will provide beverages. Lunch beings at 11:30 a.m.; the slide show will follow. Free, but call to register: 215-646-8866.

Leslie Jones Sauer Lectures on Urban Forestry on Wednesday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at Awbury Arboretum. Ms. Sauer is a landscape architect with Andropogon Associates, an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and is author of The Once and Future Forest. Free and open to the public; call 215-849-2855 or click www.awbury.org for information or directions.

Holiday Grief Workshop is being given by Keystone Hospice on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is provided. The group is free of charge but you must make a reservation: 215-836-2440. 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor.

Arthritis in the Prime of Life is a symposium on Saturday, November 8 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, City Line Avenue, Bala Cynwyd. Information: 215-564-9800, ext. 117.

Free Flu Immunizations for people over 50 — or those with certain diseases — will be given on Friday, November 14 from 8 a.m.-noon at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 88835 Germantown Ave. Call 215-753-2000 for an appointment.

Insulin Resistance is a widespread problem that often precludes and continues after the diagnosis of diabetes. With this condition, the pancreas produces adequate insulin but the insulin has become “resistant” and is not working well. Learn about it on Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, Lea auditorium, 8835 Germantown Ave. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

Bereavement Support Groups for adults, sponsored by Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Avenue, continue on Tuesday, November 11. The group meets on alternate Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-2:45 p.m. through December 9 and is free of charge. Information: 215-624-8190.

The Changing Face of Eating Disorders is being presented by the Renfrew Center at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott from November 13-16. Call 856-488-5500 for more information or click www.renfrewcenter.com.

Asthma Education Classes are being held at Grace Community Center, 25 W. Johnson St., on Saturdays through December 6. Free. Information: 215-848-2700.

Anger Management Workshops for adults and teens offered by the Growing Center of PA, 7600 Stenton Ave. Thursday, November 13 at 8 p.m. $25; call 215-233-2560 to pre-register.

Blood Donors are Always Needed! You can donate at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Bethlehem Pike & Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, on Tuesday, November 11 from 2-7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

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.

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 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.

At Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave.: Discussion and booksigning with David O’Neil, who gives a chronicle of the Reading Terminal Market, on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.; People of the Book group meets on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:15 p.m.; enjoy a reading of Ain’t I a Woman? by playwright Brandi Jeter on Sunday, November 16. 215-248-1213.

At the Lovett Library, 6945 Germantown Ave.: Stan Diamond will present a slide talk, “Eastern Turkey,” on Wednesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. Free. Information: 215-685-2095.

At the Lovett Library: “Poetry Slam” will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Bring poems you’ve written or would like to recite, or just come and listen. Free; no registration necessary. 6945 Germantown Ave.; 215-685-2095.

“Brotherly Love: Penn’s Treaty with the Indians.” Reading excerpts from his book-length poem, Brotherly Love, Daniel Hoffman, a Commonwealth Speaker of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, will discuss William Penn’s ideals, his example in setting just laws and showing respect to other races and cultures, as well as his bequests and how they were betrayed after his death on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave. This lecture is a presentation of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC), supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Free, but reservations are required: call 215-247-5777 ext. 169.

"How Does Welfare Reform Look Seven Years Later?" will be addresses by Katherine Fisher, the head of the Watching Out Project for the Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth, on Monday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Coalition for the General Welfare fall meeting at Mishkan Shalom Congregation, 4101 Freeland Ave., Roxborough. Information: 215-843-2051 or www.Mishkan.org.

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

Regional College Fair, with representatives from more than 200 local and national colleges, will be on Saturday, November 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the phys. ed. center at Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell. Information: 215-641-6551 or www.mc3.edu.

“How To Talk So Kids Will Listen,” an interactive lecture and discussion for parents, caregivers, and teachers, will be presented by communication skills teacher Joanne Siciliano at the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Avenue in East Falls on Monday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. Free. Information: 215-685-2093.

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

African Americans in the Revolutionary War will be discussed on Saturday, November 8 from noon-4 p.m. at the Deshler-Morris House, 5442 Germantown Ave. Military reenactor Ned Hector will talk about the daily life of a soldier in the war. Information: 215-596-1748.

100 Years Later: A Reappraisal of DuBois’ “Souls of Black Folk” is a symposium on Saturday, November 8 from 1-3 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 25 W. Johnson St. Free. Information: 215-438-3215.

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.

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 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.

Explore Australia! First to third graders are invited to tour Australia at the Falls of Schuylkill Library on Thursday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. Hear a few stories, learn some fun facts about Aussie culture, make a craft, and even taste some Australian treats! No pre-registration is required. 3501 Midvale Ave. (at Warden Drive). Information: call Elizabeth Heideman at 215-685-2093.

“Peter Pan,” a Duet Production, will be presented at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, November 12 at 10 a.m. 215248-9229.

The Give & Take Jugglers will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday November 9 at the Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St. Tickets are $7.50 in advance; $9 at the door; children under 1 free. This is a fundraising event to build a new playground at Germantown Jewish Centre. Information: 215-844-1510.

Pre-School Story Time. Come celebrate the Falls of Schuylkill library’s 90th birthday! Children, ages 3-5, and caregivers are invited to share birthday stories and songs, make a decorative craft, and enjoy special treats.  No pre-registration is required. Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. at 3501 Midvale Ave. (at Warden Drive). Information: Elizabeth Heideman at 215-685-2093.

** 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. “Magic With Bernie” is a free program for the whole family on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. 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.

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.  

At The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill: Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Children’s church school starts at 10:20 a.m., with adult education programs at 11:30 a.m. Childcare is available. Annual Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with crafts, clothes, a silent auction and more. On Sunday, November 9, Jon Pahl, associate professor of church history at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, will lead a discussion entitled “The Religious Origins of Capital Punishment in America.” Rev Cynthia Jarvis and Rev. Brigid Boyle will lead a class entitled “Daily News for Presbyterians,” examining and discussing where Presbyterians “from left to right” are in the news. 8855 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8855 or www.chestnuthillpres.org.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: A four-part series of discussions centering on the United States Constitution and its relationship to religion in America will be held Wednesday evenings through November 19, at 7:30 in the Dixon House Library. The Turbulent Souls Reading Group will meet to discuss Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things on Monday, November 10 at 7:30 pm in the church's Dixon House Library. Centering prayer sessions are on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Information: the Rev. John Francis at 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

Grace Epiphany Church is hosting a Second Friday dinner on Friday, November 14 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. $5/adult, $3/child; eat in or take out. The church is at the corner of Gowen Avenue and Ardleigh Street. Information: 215-248-2950.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave., will highlight the 275th anniversary of ministry on Sunday, November 9 at 11 a.m. Information: 215-848-0199.

Cookbook Recipe Sampling — from the soon-to-arrive “Flavors of Mt. Airy” — will take place on Sunday, November 9 at Holy Cross Church, 154 E. Mt. Airy Ave., after the 9 a.m. and noon Masses. Information: 215-247-0661.

Sisters of Saint Joseph Center for Spirituality offers “Coffee and Contemplation” on Thursday, November 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the center, 9701 Germantown Ave. Call 215-248-7222 for more information about this and other programs.

Unitarian Society of Germantown offers “Coffee and Conversation” on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. On November 9, Susan Miller will discuss her insights into what’s going on in the Middle East: the wall and its effects on the Palestinians. 6511 Lincoln Drive; 215-844-1157.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Celebrates its Saint’s Feast Day on Sunday, November 9 with hospitality, services and a discussion of “What’s Happening in the Episcopal Church?” 8000 St. Martin’s Lane; information: 215-247-7466.

Grace Lutheran Church Youth Group Spaghetti Dinner will be on Sunday November 9 from 4-6 p.m. $7 per person (2 and under free), in advance or at the door. 801 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor. Information: 215-836-2366.

“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 or www.orhadash.com.

The Sojourner Cousins will present a concert on Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Germantown Avenue & Tulpehocken Street. Information: 215-927-2887.

"The Difficulties Faced by Grandparents of Children from Interfaith Relationships" will be discussed at Congregation Beth Or, Penllyn Blue Bell Pike & Dager Road, Spring House, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday November 11. Reservations necessary; call Nancy Flitter at 215-542-5604.

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.

South Indian International Home Cooking Dinner will be featured at Geechee Girl, 5946 Germantown Ave., on Sunday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations necessary: 215-843-8113.

26^th Annual Hunt Breakfast to benefit the Highlands Historical Society will be held on Sunday, November 9 starting at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required for breakfast: call 215-641-2687. Event takes place at the Highlands, Skippack Pike & Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Adults with Dizzy Lizzy (Elizabeth Lowther),will be on Thursday November 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Andorra Library. Incredible Edibles, a workshop on how to make fruit and vegetable centerpieces, will be taught by Albertson's Cooking School at the library on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Materials provided, pre-registration required for either class. Call the library at 215-685-2552. The Andorra Library is located in the Andorra Shopping Center at Henry Ave. and Cathedral Road.

Covenant Toastmaster’s Club will meet on Wednesdays, November 12 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Covenant Campus, 7500 Germantown Ave, B-4 Founders’ Hall. Information: 1-877-651-1092.

2003 Fantasy Auction. UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity and Philadelphia's WB17 Cares, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, will hold the 2003 Fantasy Auction on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Ave. Proceeds will help people with disabilities lead more independent and productive lives. Information: call 215-242-4200 or click www.ucpphila.org.

Swing Dance. Learn to swing in afternoon workshops, 12-5 p.m., then swing lessons at 7 p.m., followed by music by the Walt Wagner Big Swing Band from 8:45 - midnight, on Saturday, November 8 at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. $15 ($12 students or substantial baked goods to share). 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

Community Contra Dance at the Summit Presbyterian Church, Greene & Westview streets on Saturday, November 8 from 7-10 p.m. will feature music by Stafford Street String Band. Sponsored by Greene Street Friends School. Tickets: $10 for adults/$5 for children 6-16. Information: 215-242-5147.

A Best of Brooklyn Bus Trip, sponsored by the Whitemarsh Community Art Center, will be on Friday, November 14. $30 members / $35 nonmembers. Registration: 610-825-0917.

Safe Streets Committee General Meeting will take place at Grace Epiphany Church, Gowen Avenue and Ardleigh Street, on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Find out about crime and safety in your neighborhood. Information: 215-247-4655.

Real or Fake? An Evening of Adventure and Discovery will be at the University of Pennsylvania Museum on Saturday, November 15 from 6-9 p.m. Co-chaired by many Hillers, the evening is a fundraiser for the museum. Call 215-898-9202 for details and tickets.

Bancroft Butterfly Ball to benefit programs for children and adults with disabilities is on Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Union League in Philadelphia. Black-tie; tickets are $500 per couple, or $250 per individual. Information: call Marjorie Sprague at 856-429-0010, ext. 299.

Eastern Pennsylvania Ski Council’s 2003 Annual Ski Auction and Dinner will be on Friday, November 14, at the Holiday Inn Fort Washington starting at 6 p.m. Ski lift tickets, clothing, accessories, airline and restaurant gift certificates and a variety of ski and non-ski items will be available for bids. This fundraiser, $25 pp, will benefit EPSC programs. For tickets, call Joyce Molinaro at 215-205-3702.

Voices Of The Future: The Sixth Annual Young Woman's Conference for Girl Scouts will be on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m-4 p.m at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, 201 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Join cadettes and seniors from around the council for a day of learning, friendship, fun and empowerment. Workshops include fun and fitness, leadership skills sharpening, relationships, performing arts, career exploration, and more. Call 215-564-4657 to register.

• Springfield Township High School class of 1973 reunion is on Saturday, November 29, North Hills CC, 7 p.m. Contact: SHSReunion1973@aol.com or 215-287-7404.

• Springfield Township High School class of 1983 reunion is on Friday, November 28, Sorella Rose Restaurant, 7 p.m. Contact: asamt@comcast.net.

• Germantown High School class of 1973 reunion will be on Friday, November 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Venetian Club of Chestnut Hill, 8030 Germantown Ave. Contact: Leslie Enter at 215-402-9153.

• 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.

• Academy of Natural Sciences is seeking volunteer guides for the exhibit “Genome: The Secret of How Life Works,” at the museum from January to May 2004. For details contact Lois Kuter, volunteer coordinator, 215-299-1029 or kuter@acnatsci.org.

• Volunteer Chess Enthusiast Wanted to visit J.S. Jenks Elementary School in Chestnut Hill one day per week from noon-1:30 to teach chess and supervise young enthusiastic chess players.  Please call or email Nancy Landers at 215-248-6604 or NLanders@mail.phila.k12.pa.us.

• 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.

• The Preservation Potpourri, to benefit the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, is on Saturday, November 15. Call 215-247-0417 for details.

• An Evening With Patch Adams, M.D. is on Wednesday, November 19 at 8 p.m. at the Zellerbach Theatre, sponsored by Keystone Hospice. Tickets: 215-898-3900.

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