ENTERTAINMENT

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Al Kooper & His Funky Faculty play on Friday, Nov. 5, followed by Alo Brasil on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Firm presents United Soul on Friday, Nov. 12; Jem and Blue Merle play on Saturday, Nov. 13. Times and cover charges vary. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. are for Salsa; Sundays at 8, it's classic R&B. Happy Hour Office parties are also available; call for details. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

PSALM LAUNCHES. The newly formed Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature & Music is launching its membership and fundraising drive with a benefit concert on Friday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 8000 St. Martin's Lane. Tickets are $20 and maybe purchased at the door, or online at www.thepsalm.org.

SINGER/SONGWRITERS RACHAEL DAVIS AND ANTJE DUVEKOT will be performing at the Sedgwick Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8 pm. 7137 Germantown Ave. $. 215-248-9229 or www.sedgwickcenter.org.

KESWICK THEATRE: Saturday, Nov. 6, Joy Behar; Tues., Nov. 9, soulster Michael McDonald; Fri., Nov. 12, singers/songwriters the Indigo Girls; Saturday, Nov. 13, Arlo Guthrie; Sun., Nov. 14, classic rockers Kansas. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

RENOWNED PHILADELPHIA ORGANIST MATTHEW GLANDORFF, director of the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia, will give a recital on Friday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. in the sanctuary of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Edge Hill Road and Mount Carmel Avenue, Glenside. There is no admission charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. The program is entitled "The Symphonic Organ" and will consist entirely of transcriptions of major works for orchestra and for solo violin and for piano. 215-345-7000.

BOOK OF DAYS, a play by Lanford Wilson, will be presented at The Stagecrafters, 8130 Germantown Ave., from Nov. 5-20. 215-247-8881.

"ANNIE" will be performed by Mount Saint Joseph Academy's Fine Arts Department on Friday, Nov. 12; Saturday, Nov. 13; Friday, Nov. 19; and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 14 there will be a matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens and children under 10. For tickets, call 215-233-3177. MSJA is located at the corner of Wissahickon and Stenton Avenues in Flourtown.

AT THE FOLK FACTORY: Billy Jonas will perform a solo family concert at the Folk Factory, 6900 Stenton Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. and a concert for adults, with P3, at 7:30 p.m. 215-848-6246 or www.folkfactory.org.

BUS STOP, by William Inge, will be performed by the North Light Players on Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Kendrick Recreation Center, Ridge and Roxborough Avenues in Roxborough. The show is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $5 - $7 at the door. 215-483-4800 or northlightcommunitycenter.org.

AT THE SEDGWICK CULTURAL CENTER, 7137 Germantown Ave.: Secret Cinema: "City of Brotherly Crime," Friday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Philly in the 1970s was one of many of the nation's cities subjected to gang warfare, riots and crime. View a fascinating NBC special from the 1970s that documents the history of crime in the Germantown/Mt. Airy area. Community forum to follow. $7. On Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., the Sedgwick will show The Donnie McClurkin Story: From Darkness to Light, a film that documents the life of multi-platinum gospel singer Donnie McClurkin. $5.

TREES NOT WALLS: On Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Folk Factory Coffeehouse, 6900 Stenton Ave., there will be a benefit concert in support of Palestinian olive growers' nonviolent struggle. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30. Admission is by requested donation of $5 to $30 (sliding scale), half price for no or low wage, with children under 12 admitted free. 215-848-6246 or www.folkfactory.org.

FIRST FRIDAY AT INFUSION, Nov. 5, opens from 7-9 p.m. with eclectic paintings by Philly artist and writer T.J. Huff, on display through November (huffart.com). At 9 p.m., InFusion screens Ultrachrist!, a satirical indie movie on the second coming, by Mt. Airy-native screenwriter Kerry Dye and partner Jordan Hoffman (ultrachrist.com). InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1718, www.InFusionCoffeeandTea.com.

FIRST FRIDAY AT MOUNT AIRY VIOLINS & BOWS: Nov. 5, 4-8 p.m. Wine & cheese and an old time jam. 6665 Germantown Ave., 215-438-9031 or www.violinsandbows.us.

MERMAID INN: The Schonwalds sing on Friday, Nov. 5, followed by The Humbleman Band on Saturday, Nov. 6. Ellyn Hill & Richard Drueding perform on Friday, Nov. 12, followed by Boris Garcia's Family Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 13. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

PHILADELPHIA SWING DANCE SOCIETY 17TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE. Saturday, Nov. 13. Swing lessons at 7 pm, followed by the City Rhythm Orchestra, 8:45 - midnight, $15 ($12 students or substantial baked goods to share). Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St, Mt Airy, 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

VARIETY NIGHT AT THE WATER TOWER, Hartwell Lane & Ardleigh St., featuring a Stephen Sondheim revue, will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Dinner, snacks & beverages available. 215-657-1906.

ARC GOSPEL OPEN MIC NIGHTS take place at the Point of Destination Café, Upsal Train Station, Greene & Upsal streets, on Nov. 4 and every other Friday night thereafter, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 267-736-2063.

YOUTH STEP SHOW will be at Germantown High School, Germantown Avenue & High Street, on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. $15 pp. 215-260-1060.

THE PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY presents David Burgess, classical guitarist on Sunday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch of the Settlement School of Music, 416 Queen Street, Germantown. 610-205-3543.

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. No cover. 215-247-0598.

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

BLUE MONDAY JAZZ JAMS take place each Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave.

ARTS

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW will run from Thursday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th & Arch streets. 215-684-7930 or www.pmacraftshow.org.

FINE ART AND CRAFT SHOW, featuring 30 juried artists and craftsmen from the Philadelphia area, will take place at the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Dr. Friday, Nov. 5, 5-9 p.m. is a "Meet the Artists" wine and cheese reception ($10 donation at the door); Saturday, Nov 6, 10-4 p.m., free admission. 215-844-1157 or www.USGUU.org.

HAHN GALLERY, 8439 Germantown Ave., will show Richard Yeager's "Recent Paintings: France & Italy," through Nov. 30. 215-247-8439 or www.hahngallery.com.

TESSERAE STUDIO GALLERY, a Make-Your-Own Mosaic Shop and Craft Gallery at 6780 Germantown Ave., presents Sharon Bartmann: Raku Tile and Sculpture. The exhibit will run from Nov. 5-14, with an opening reception on Nov. 5 from 5-8 in conjunction with Mt. Airy First Friday. 215-848-2110 www.bellamosaic.com.

JMS GALLERY, 8236 Germantown Ave. Wed-Fri, 1-6:30; Sat, 12-5; and by appointment. Through Nov. 13, still life paintings by Doris Peltzman; photography by Vincent Feldman, Link Harper and Yvonne Barber. 215-248-4649.

** PORTRAIT DEMONSTRATION BY NELSON SHANKS will be on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. During the event, Shanks will be working on his portrait of Cardinal Justin Francis Rigali, who will be present at the session. $$. Reservations are required; call 215-247-0948.

ART AND ARCHITECTURE: WORKS IN MIXED MEDIA is on display at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., until Nov. 7. 215-248-9229.

ON BALANCE, a show by Mt. Airy artist Alice Norman Mandel, will be at the Artforms Gallery, 106 Levering St., Manayunk, through Nov. 14. 215-483-3030.

"PLAYING THE FIELD: THE ART + DESIGN OF GODLEY-SCHWAN" at The Design Center/Philadelphia University will run through Nov. 19. This retrospective exhibition of furniture, furnishings, process drawings and sketchbooks highlights the bridging of craft, art and design - a trend that became full blown in the American furniture market during the 1980s and 1990s. 215-951-2860 or www.PhilaU.edu/designcenter.

"ARABESQUES," encaustic paintings by Christopher Meredith, are on display at Gallery Saint Martin. Also featuring painting, prints and more by Susan Hall, Naomi Limont, Monique Seyler and Ursula Sternberg. Public hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 2-6 p.m. through Dec. 19 and by appointment. Call 215-247-7811 for info. Visit at 7811 St. Martin's Lane or at www.GallerySaintMartin.com.

** WOODMERE ART MUSEUM is showing a collection of more than 50 works -- including oil paintings, watercolors and prints -- by the late Allan Freelon, African-American, Tyler School of Art-educated, master Impressionist painter and printmaker through Nov. 28. Paintings by Nelson Shanks will be on display through Jan. 16. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. Suggested donation $5, $3 seniors and students, children under 12 free. Visiting hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Call 215-247-0476 or visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org for more information.

REAL WORLD/DREAM WORLD: Paintings by Lisa Reisman, Christopher Windle and Joseph Gibson will be on display through Nov. 14 at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

FURNISHING THE HOME IN EARLY FEDERAL GERMANTOWN, 1790-1810, is the exhibit at the Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave., until December 30. 215-844-1683 or www.germantownhistory.org.

VISION THRU ART: SLIDE SHOW AND DISCUSSION will be given by Allens Lane instructor Robert Fluhr on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. as part of Disabilities Awareness Week (Nov. 4-7) at Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave. Haverford. 610-896-1000.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR ADULTS with Dizzy Lizzy (Elizabeth Lowther) will be on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Materials provided; light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration recommended. Andorra Branch Library, Henry Avenue & Cathedral Road. 215-685-2552.

FALL AT ALLENS LANE ART CENTER includes classes, plays, art exhibits and more. See complete schedule and register online at www.allenslane.org/classes.html or call 215-248-0546 for a brochure.

THE WISSAHICKON ART CENTER, 5245 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, offers classes for kids and adults in performing and visual arts. Call 215-482-4860 for details.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER CALL FOR ENTRIES. Open to producers of fine original crafts including clay, fiber, metal, wood, glass, etc. through juried committee. Annual craft market is held Dec. 2-5 in the Barn in Cedar Grove Park on Cedar Grove Road in Conshohocken. Details: 610-825-0917.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken, offers a variety of art workshops for adults and children throughout the year, plus theater and museum trips. 610-825-0917.

24TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, will be from Nov 5-14, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm. Thursday, Nov. 4, members preview and reception, 7-9 p.m.

215-379-4660.

NATURE/GARDENS

WISSAHICKON WORKDAY, Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of the Wissahickon, the Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers and Fairmount Park staff are looking for volunteers to invest some sweat equity in the Wissahickon to help repair the damage caused by the two storms that battered the park in recent months. To volunteer, call Fairmount Park volunteer coordinator David Bower at 215-991-3272.

** THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE) is at 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Roxborough. A night hike will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. and there will be a trip to Hawk Mountain on Saturday, Nov. 6. The North American Butterfly Association will meet on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Information/pre-registration for all programs: 215-482-7300.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS. Patchwork Storytelling Guild will sponsor a daylong storytelling retreat on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road. Workshops include "Telling Environmental Stories" presented by Bill Wood, and "Creating a Living History Character" led by Suzy Brody and Rachel Greisler. Registration fee ($15) includes admission to the center, lunch and snacks, as well as the workshops. 215-849-8783.

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. Also, birding classes for all levels are also available at the WVWA. 12 Morris Road, Ambler. 215-646-8866.

** AT THE MORRIS ARBORETUM: A variety of trips, activities and classes are going on now -- for amateurs as well as professionals -- adults as well as kids -- including horticulture, tree health (Nov. 9), perennial gardening (Nov. 9), landscape design and floral design. 100 Northwestern Ave.; $; 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

HIKE THE WISSAHICKON with various groups throughout the month. Call the Friends of the Wissahickon at 215-247-0417 for details or click www.fow.org/calendar/calendar.htm.

THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY offers a variety of classes throughout the year at various locations. Call 215-988-8869 or go to www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org for details.

FOR THE KIDS

** 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 most 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 the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. 215-248-1213.

THE ACADEMY OF COMMUNITY MUSIC will host a musical open house, free to the public, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the academy, 601 Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington. 215-233-3020 or e-mail academycm@aol.com.

HOMESCHOOLERS' CLUB. Join the new homeschoolers' club at The Falls of Schuylkill Branch library, 3501 Midvale Ave., East Falls. Bring a book to share and learn something about your favorite authors. The group will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. 215-685-2093 for more information.

THE LOVETT LIBRARY, 6945 Germantown Ave.: Call for story hours and special events: 215-685-2095.

NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. ministry at Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., offers kid's club for ages 3 - 13 every first and third Saturday from 10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids experience Bible time, music, games, arts and crafts and more. Lunch is provided. Drama club and drill team programs are also available. 215-479-9375.

BABY LAPSIT SERIES. Babies, ages 6-18 months, and their caregivers are invited to a lapsit series at the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. Learn bounces, tickles, rhymes and songs to share with your baby, and meet other local parents and caregivers. Older siblings are welcome, and should bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce and tickle. Friday mornings at 10:15. Please be prompt. Nov. 5, 12, 19. No pre-registration is required. 215-685-2093.

TODDLER STORY TIMES. Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, are invited to bring their caregivers to the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., for a fun story time series. Share stories, learn a few rhymes and songs, and enjoy meeting other kids, parents and caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Friday mornings at 11. Please be prompt. Nov. 5, 12, 19. No pre-registration is required. 215-685-2093.

PLAY FREE AT PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM. Free Library of Philadelphia customers will now be able to visit the Please Touch Museum for free through a special program. Eight library branches, including the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library at 68 W. Chelten Ave., are loaning out Please Touch Museum play passes, allowing up to six people to visit the museum for free. Details: 215-685-2152.

FUN BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH AN HISTORIC TWIST. For kids aged 7-12, a party at The Highlands includes historic games, crafts, dress up, scavenger hunts and more. The Highlands is located at 7001 Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington. 215-641-2687.

THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., offers after-school and teen leadership programs, plus sports, arts and other activities for kids. Details: 215-482-3900.

HATCH DANCE THEATER offers 3-5 year old creative movement on Tuesdays 3:15 and Thursdays 11:15 at Chestnut Hill Methodist Church; intergenerational dance for 2 years and up on Thursdays 2-2:45; and acting classes on Tuesdays at 4 p.m for 8-13-year-olds and at 6:15 for 13 and older. 215-416-0457.

HEALTH/FITNESS

LUPUS NOW: STATE OF THE ART APPROACHES FROM EXPERTS is a free educational program for physicians, people with lupus and their families on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust St. To register, call 215-517-5070 or www.lupus-sepa.org.

BEGINNER GYROKINESIS CLASS (therapeutic movement system for the spine) taught by Joe Tighe, physical therapist, every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at his studio, The Balance Point, 400 W. Hortter St., 215-844-7773. First class free.

MASSAGE FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS: Saturdays, Nov. 6 and 13, 10-2. Learn how to give a great massage to relax and help release problem areas. $150 for two people.  The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike, 215-248-9642. 

HOW MANY LAPS CAN YOU SWIM? The Germantown Women's Y (GWY), 5820 Germantown Ave., invites young and old to sign up for swimming classes and participate in the swim-a-thon to support the GWY pool, now through Nov. 6. 215-438-6266.

THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BABY, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital (CHH), 8835 Germantown Ave. Increase your chances for a safe pregnancy and healthy newborn. Join Marialisa Lambert, MD, CHH OB/GYN, and a certified nurse practitioner, nutritionist and parenting educator who will address the emotional, physical and mental challenges of pregnancy. Cost: $15/couple. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

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 Philadelphia University, School House Lane & Henry Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.pleasegiveblood.org.

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE of Greater Philadelphia will be offering continuing education programs and classes on health and healing at various locations throughout the region. Visit www.jfcsphil.org or call 215-540-3737 for more information.

STRENGTH AND AEROBIC INTERVAL TRAINING is offered on Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. at Wallace and Glick Physical Therapy and Fitness, 813 Bethlehem Pike. $. 215-233-9677. Donna Storm and Drew Wallace will lead the training.

KEYSTONE HOSPICE OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS throughout the month, with specialty groups for children, widowers, young widows, and a new "motherless daughters" group. 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.

RELAX INTO NOW MEDITATION teleclass with Linda Durand every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. Join this group call and experience "yoga on the phone" without leaving home! 215-242-0604 or www.RelaxIntoNow.com.

THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., offers a variety of fitness classes for adults throughout the year. 215-482-3900.

YOGA / TAI CHI / QIGONG classes are offered throughout the week at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike. Information: 215-248-9642.

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, smoking cessation programs, 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.

POWER OVER PSORIASIS: a free, educational program designed to provide people with psoriasis and family members the opportunity to learn about advances in psoriasis treatment, led by dermatologist Dr. Abby Van Voorhees from University of Pennsylvania. Hear patient perspectives, and gain tips on a healthy lifestyle on Thursday, Nov. 4; 6 p.m. registration; Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue. Register at www.poweroverpsoriasis.com or call 1-888-212-5321.

"QUALITY OF LIFE: TREATMENTS AND STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER," will be presented by Living Beyond Breast Cancer from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A conference fee of $30 includes light breakfast and a lunch voucher to Reading Terminal Market. To register, contact LBBC at www.lbbc.org or call 610-645-4567.

EDUCATION

CONNECTING, COLLECTING AND CONSERVING: AN ORAL HISTORY HOW-TO, presented by Dr. Joan Savarino, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Stapeley in Germantown, 6300 Greene St. Free and open to the public. Refreshments and meet the speaker after the presentation. RSVP: MaryAnn Davis, 215-844-0700.

PIZZA & POLITICS: "OK, The Election's Over; Now What?" Monday, Nov. 8, 7:30-9 p.m., Chestnut Hill Free Library Community Room, 8711 Germantown Ave. 215-233-9220 or 215-836-7886.

PRISON MINISTRIES: HOW WE CAN HELP will be presented by Dr. Wilson Goode on Saturday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. at the education building; third floor, Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, 47 E. Haines St. in Germantown. 215-844-9564.

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 Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Reservations: 267-440-2576.

THE MT. AIRY COMPUTER CENTER, 6335 Wayne Ave., offers classes for kids and adults throughout the week. Call 215-438-8505 for a complete schedule.

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS is accepting applications for the 2005-2006 Class. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2005. Go to www.whitehouse.gov/fellows for details.

AT BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL, 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote: The scholarship examination will be held on Saturdays, Nov. 13 & 20 at 8 a.m. Fall registration for the class of 2009 will be from Nov. 15-23, 9 a.m. to 3 .m., in the lobby of the school. Eighth grade visitation day is on Thursday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by the fall open house that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 215-887-5575, ext. 226 or www.mcdevitths.org.

WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL, 4700 G. Wissahickon Avenue across from Fern Hill Park, is having an open house for all interested applicants entering kindergarten for the 2005-2006 school year on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m. Interested applicants must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2005. 267-338-1020.

BOOK SCENE

THE TURBULENT SOULS READING GROUP of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8 to discuss The Brothers Karamazov. Information: 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

THE AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP at Andorra Library will be discussing White Oleander by Janet Fitch on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 215-685-2552.

RELIGION

GERMANTOWN JEWISH CENTRE, SYNAPLEX SHABBAT. Once a month, GJC presents Synaplex Shabbat: just like when you choose your movie at the cineplex theater, Synaplex Shabbat offers a variety of choices for adults and children of all ages. Nov. 5 & 6: Scholar in Residence, Professor Vanessa Ochs, Torah Yoga, children's activities and much more. Some, but not all programs require advanced RSVP. Many programs are free of charge. 400 W. Ellet St., Mt. Airy. For more info, 215-844-1507 ext. 19, Synaplex@germantownjewishcentre.org or www.germantownjewishcentre.org.

"A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME" is a 10-week Or Hadash adult education program taught by Rabbi Marjorie Berman covering Jewish history, philosophy and text from Biblical times to the present -- on Tuesdays, beginning Nov. 9. $. Class size is limited. Or Hadash is at190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington. Information/registration: 215-283-0276 or www.orhadash.com.

SSJ CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY, 9701 Germantown Ave. offers weekend retreats, presentations and spiritual workshops throughout the year. Call 215-248-7222 for details.

PLYMOUTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1090 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, offers a full range of worship and community services. 610-277-1690 or www.PVCCHURCH.com.

CONNECTING TO OUR JUDAISM is a series of interactive and experiential programs at Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

THE DAVINCI CODE: HISTORICAL FACT OR FICTION OR BOTH? with Deirdre J. Good, professor of New Testament, will be presented at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill Road, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration is $15 per event ($20 at the door). 215-233-3970 or www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org.

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: The Women in the Bible series will be on Wednesdays, Nov. 10 and 17, 7:30 - 9 p.m. in the Dixon House Library. Information: the Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert at 215-242-2055 ext. 35 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 8000 St. Martin's Lane: 215-247-7466.

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF GERMANTOWN, 6511 Lincoln Drive, offers "Coffee and Conversation" on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. "Election Reactions" is the topic for Nov. 7. For Information call 215-844-1157 or visit www.usguu.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW FOR ADULTS: Dance Collaborative with HATCH Dance Theater. A four-week session starting on Oct. 28 through to Nov. 18 at the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. From 12 to 1:30 the class will include a floor and standing warmup, phrases and a mini choreographic project. Session cost is $50. Class is open to non-professional dancers with experience, University dance students and professional dancers. 215-416-0457.

FREE ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER FOR VETERANS from Nov. 11-14. Many activities will be taking place at the NCC, 525 Arch St. on Philadelphia's Independence Mall, that weekend. 215-409-6600 or www.constitutioncenter.org.

DATING PARTY: Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., 50+ years of age. Meet that someone special or just make new friends. Very relaxed atmosphere in Chestnut Hill. $30 includes refreshments. 215-248-9642 or www.philadelphia-speed-dating.com

THE FIRST ANNUAL BREASTFEEDING RESOURCE CENTER SILENT & LIVE AUCTION will be on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. 215-886-2433 or breastfeedingresourcecenter.org.

GRACE EPIPHANY CHURCH's monthly Second Friday dinner is on Nov. 12 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Meat loaf, with fiesta corn, peas and garden salad, plus rolls, coffee, tea and soda complete the meal. $5 per adult, $3 per child; maximum $20 per family. PB&J and desserts available; eat in or take out. The church is at the corner of Gowen Avenue and Ardleigh Street. Information: 215-248-2950.

MANNA'S PIE IN THE SKY GOURMET BENEFIT FOR HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY -- One $25 donation provides Thanksgiving dinner to a family of four. From now until Nov. 19 a selection of five $25 Thanksgiving pies will be on sale with all proceeds benefiting MANNA's mission - to deliver nourishment to people living with HIV/AIDS. The five pies MANNA will be offering this year include: Old-Fashioned Apple, Delilah Winder's Sweet Potato, MANNA's own Pumpkin Pie, Bob Cotten's Southern Pecan Pie and Strike it Rich! Cheesecake Pie with Caramelized Pecans & Chocolate. Orders can be placed online at www.mannapa.org or by calling toll free 1-866-SKY-PIES.

WALK PHILADELPHIA offers dozens of guided architecture tours of the city and region. 215-625-9255 or www.walkphiladelphia.com.

THE 27TH ANNUAL HUNT BREAKFAST at The Highlands will be on Sunday, Nov. 14. Spectators can meet the riders at 9:30 a.m. and follow the hunt as it departs and view the return of the hunt at 11 a.m. The drag hunt, in which hounds follow a "fox" scented rag dragged through the fields by a rider who goes ahead, is followed by a traditional Hunt Breakfast.  Reservations are required for breakfast: call 215-641-2687.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY FANTASY AUCTION will be on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Hilton on City Avenue. 215-242-4200.

MOUNT AIRY PLAYGROUND, 7001 Germantown Ave., has a variety of fall activities for kids and adults: after-school programs, football, ceramics, basketball, aerobics, karate, line dancing and more. Call 215-685-9297 for details.

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

"TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION" is on display at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, 222 North 20th Street, through January 2. 215-448-1200 or www.fi.edu.

LEWIS & CLARK: THE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION will be on display at The Academy of Natural Sciences from Nov. 6 - March 20, 2005. The show will open with a totem pole ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 6. 1-800-347-9000 or go to www.acnatsci.org/lewisclark.

THE PHILADELPHIA MARATHON, which takes runners through the historic and scenic streets of Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 21, is seeking volunteers in several capacities for the city's 11th annual race. Contact Jim Marino at 2215-685-0711 or e-mail Volunteer@philadelphiamarathon.com.

NORTHWEST PEACE & JUSTICE MOVEMENT. The monthly meeting of Northwest Peace & Justice Movement will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, in the parish center behind Saint Vincent's Church, 109 East Price Street, Germantown. Steve Gulick, co-coordinator of War Resisters League, will lead a discussion of tax resistance for people opposed to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. 215-843-4256 or nwgreens@yahoo.com.

PRESERVATION POTPOURRI, to benefit the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, is on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 7-11 p.m. at four residences in Druim Moir, followed by dancing and a combined live/silent auction. 215-247-0417.

A TASTE OF CHESTNUT HILL, the annual dine-around to benefit Teenagers, Inc., will be on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Springside School, Cherokee Street & Willow Grove Avenue. $25/adult; $5/child. 215-242-4976.

1777 WHITEMARSH MILITARY ENCAMPMENT Anniversary will take place at Hope Lodge, 553 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington, on Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 6 & 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $. Information: 215-646-1595.

BEEF & BEER to support Roxborough YMCA child care center will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 at St. Mary the Assumption, Horner Hall, 126 Conarroe St., Roxborough, from 8 p.m.-midnight. $. 215-482-3900.

RECYCLING OF ALL KINDS OF PAPER, #1 and #2 plastic containers and more takes place the first Saturday of each month -- Nov. 6 -- at the Wyndmoor Train station from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Money raised benefits the Chestnut Hill Community Fund. 215-248-8810.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHEASTERN PA fall event and auction will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Material Culture, 4700 Wissahickon Ave., East Falls. 215-351-5529.

GALA DINNER DANCE & AUCTION, celebrating 150th birthday of Jewish Family & Children's Service, will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Call 215-732-6634 for tickets & information.

BORROWERS BALL of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the library, 1901 Vine St. 215-567-7710 or www.library.phila.gov.

CONDUCTOR'S BALL BENEFIT CONCERT, to benefit the Johnson House Historic Site, will be on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 p.m.-midnight in the Hall of Flags at Houston Hall at Penn, 3417 Spruce St. 215-438-1768.

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SAVE THE DATE

CHESTNUT HILL HOLIDAY HOUR TOUR is on Saturday, Dec. 4.

THE PRINT CENTER ANNUAL AUCTION will be on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at 1614 Latimer St in Center City. 215-735-6090 or www.printcenter.org.

VOLUNTEER

… Help a child learn to read. Philadelphia Reads is working to ensure that all Philadelphia children read well and independently by the end of third grade. Volunteers become reading coaches at area schools and after-school programs. Training sessions are held in the Municipal Services Building, 1207 Chestnut St. Call 215-851-1748 for more information or to reserve a spot.

… "Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition" will be at The Academy of Natural Sciences this fall. Make history as a volunteer for this once-in-a-lifetime museum exhibit. For information, contact Lois Kuter, volunteer coordinator, 215-299-1029 or kuter@acnatsci.org.

… Roxborough YMCA after school program needs your help. Are you a high school student, college student or adult looking to help others? Are you good with math, English, history, science or arts and crafts? The Roxborough YMCA is looking for volunteer tutors to help tutor children in its After School Program. Children will range from kindergarten to the fifth grade. Anyone interested should contact Mark Szezek at the Roxborough YMCA at 215-482-3900, extension 24.

… Volunteer with ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships! Share your passion, hobby or pastime with kids for one hour a week at a school, recreation center or library convenient to you. Call ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships at 215-875-7024, e-mail asapinfo@phillyasap.org or go to www.phillyasap.org. 

… 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.

… 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.

… 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.

… 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.

… Historic RittenhouseTown needs volunteers for a variety of activities. Call 215-438-5711 or go to www.rittenhousetown.org.

… 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 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.

… Historic RittenhouseTown Seeks War Reenactors. To support and expand its historical interpretive and educational programs, Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark District, which is the 1690 site of North America's first paper mill manufacturing community, is searching for an American Revolutionary War reenactment group or organization. With a major grant from the William Penn Foundation and other supporting funding sources, a key project was recently completed on the circa 1845 Enoch Rittenhouse Home, one of the seven original properties within this historic site. A portion of this historic building now has dedicated space for a group or organization to partner with Historic RittenhouseTown to provide the public with programs, events and activities centered on the American Revolution. This goal is important, since part of this crucial conflict, the 1777 Battle of Germantown, was fought on this location, now within Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. For more information, call 215-438-5711 or e-mail HistRitTwn@aol.com.

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 National Constitution Center's Web site, www.constitutioncenter.org, is chock full of information and activities.

… 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.

… "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.

… www.oldcitydistrict.org takes you to historic, trendy Old City in Philadelphia, with a list of restaurants, shops and more.

YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

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. 215-482-8765.

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.

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.

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.

FREE HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS. Win free assistance in stabilizing or growing your business from the Greater Philadelphia Region of the International Institute for Independent Business (IIB-GPR). For an entry form and more information, call Bruce Murray at 215-848-4222 or e-mail bpmurray@infionline.net.