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Mar9Sat
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“Shadows of Men” reading with Kevin Grauke5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Local author to read from his new book “Shadows of Men”
5 p.m.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Lane“Shadows of Men” consists of thirteen stories about thirteen men. Some of these men live in the shadows of other men, such as their fathers or male ancestors, while others are shadows themselves—either the fading shadows of their former selves or the inadequate shadows of their desired selves.
All feel less than whole in some fashion, either because of their own faults and weaknesses, or because of the unrealizable expectations of others. Occupying a suburban terrain where insecurity, uncertainty, and inadequacy hound their protagonists, the stories of “Shadows of Men” provide a dignified, near-elegiac portrait of the modern man.
Kevin Grauke’s fiction has appeared in such national literary journals as Fiction, The Southern Review, Story Quarterly, Quarterly West, Five Chapters, and Hayden’s Ferry Review. After receiving an MFA in Creative Writing at Texas State University and a PhD in American literature from the University at Buffalo, he moved to Philadelphia, where he teaches at La Salle University.
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Cocktail Reception at Mt. Airy Art Garage7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday, March 9
7 – 9 p.m.
Mt. Airy Art Garage
11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.Join us for a weekend celebration of International Women’s Day and women in the arts from March 8 – 10 at the Mt Airy Art Garage. Over a three-day span, MAAG will honor the artistic contributions of women artists to our society. The weekend will feature a wide-array of local and citywide female talent — choirs, poets, spoken word artists, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, actors, painters, media gurus, and more. Stop by, have a drink, view a slideshow showcasing the historical achievements of female artists, celebrate yourself as a creator, and see what we’re all about, here, at the Mt. Airy Art Garage.
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Poetry Open Mic Night at Musehouse7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 9
Poetry Open Mic Night at Musehouse
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.
Free and Open to the Public; complimentary refreshmentsAll poets are welcome for an open mic night of reading at Musehouse. Call 267.331.9552 or email us at musehousecenter@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on Friday to add your name to the readers’ list.
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Wedding Belles at Old Academy (Comedy)8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
8 p.m.
Old Academy Players
3544 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129
By Alan Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards
Runs March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17
Directed by Helga Krauss
Produced by Linda Marie Bell and Carla Childs
It is war time, 1942, in a small Texas town. There, four ladies of 60 who have known each other all their lives form the local garden club and have a hand in most of the social activities of the town. Laura Lee, the wife of the mayor who disappeared a year ago, is more or less the leader. The others are her sister-in-law, her sister and a married lady named Glendine. On this day, Laura Lee brings home a waifish 18-year-old girl she found at the bus stop, tired and hungry. She had been waiting for her soldier boyfriend so they could be married before he shipped out. The big-hearted ladies decide to stage a real, elaborate wedding for the girl, but, will the boy actually arrive and will the differences among the women that have been half-hidden come to the surface? This is a lovely play with laughs and heartfelt emotion. Free on-site parking. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15
Call 215-843-1109 for reservations.8:00 pmWedding Belles at Old Academy (Comedy)
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Mar10Sun
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Yoga Basics at Chestnut Hill Yoga10:00 am – 11:15 am
Yoga Basics (classes run continuously throughout the year and are subject to change)
10 – 11:15 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Yoga
15 W. Highland Ave. (above Valley Green Bank)
Learn the basics of yoga in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information call 215-200-4868 or go to chestnuthillyoga.com10:00 amYoga Basics at Chestnut Hill Yoga -
Tap for Adults11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, Feb. 10 (classes run throughout the year)
Instructor: Timothy Yue
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Allens Art Center
601 West Allens Lane
Develop your rhythmic skills with Philadelphia low, fast hoofing, which was created on the city’s streets in the 1930s. This session we’ll focus on great classic tap pieces from the Legendary LaVaughn Robinson, and blues from Howlin’ Wolf. (Tap shoes required.) Classes run continuously throughout the year. Please contact the instructor to make arrangements for registration at timothytapdancing@gmail.com. Or call 215-248-0546. Cost: $50 per month.11:30 amTap for Adults -
Drinking Liberally12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Sunday Afternoons
12:30 p.m.
InFusion Coffee & Tea
7133 Germantown Ave.
Free
Discuss politics with other liberals over coffee/tea. InFusion Coffee & Tea strives to be a community coffee shop where neighbors and other locals meet and friendships flourish. All of its products (including some delicious pastries) are local and organic.
12:30 pmDrinking Liberally -
Canceled Navigating Life’s Transitions at Chestnut Hill Hospital on March 101:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, March 10
Due to low enrollment, Navigating Life’s Transitions at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave., has been canceled. The event was sponsored by The Chestnut Hill Healthcare Consortium. For more information call Alanna Blitz at 215-753-2203.
1:30 pmCanceled Navigating Life’s Transitions at Chestnut Hill Hospital on March 10 -
Guided tour of Morris Arboretum2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Every Sunday
2 p.m.
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
There will be a portion of time for a free guided tour of the Morris Arboretum on Saturday afternoon, with the emphasis being determined by the various interests of those touring. Each tour is designed specifically to highlight a particular section of the arboretum, however, there is no itinerary. It is recommended that those who are touring for the first time select the general tour of the arboretum to get an over-all idea of what the gardens have to offer. This event is free with regular admission. For more information about the Morris Arboretum go to www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml
2:00 pmGuided tour of Morris Arboretum
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Mar11Mon
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Sketching and drawing class9:00 am – 11:30 am
Mondays, beginning January 28; start at any time.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.
Enjoy sketching in a relaxed class. A variety of mediums will be demonstrated such as charcoal, pencil, pastels, pen and ink. Still lifes and photographs will be used for inspiration. All abilities are welcome. Instructor Alex Forbes has been teaching for the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment for the past sixteen years. He also teaches illustration at The Hussian School of Art in the Bourse building in Philadelphia. $32 per month. To register, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.9:00 amSketching and drawing class -
Urban Athletics Fitness Class9:00 am – 10:00 am
Every Monday
9 a.m.
Urban Athlete
7112 Germantown Ave.
The Urban Athletics classes are a 45 minute high-intensity blend of bodyweight exercises, speed and agility training, dumbbell & kettlebell training and more. Each class is lead by an instructor, taking you through your workout step-by-step, just like personal training without the added cost. This way you don’t have to worry about what you’re workout will be each day, nor do you have to question if you’re doing an exercise incorrectly. There is always a coach on staff to lead you through each workout. The cost is $20.
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Save the date! Adult CPR class on March 121:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Save someone’s life learn CPR
Einstein Medical Center in Montgomery is offering the Adult CPR Heartsaver Course at Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., on Tuesday, March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. In only a few hours, the class covers all important aspects recognized by the American Heart Association for basic life support for those aged eight and older. More information at 215-247-8855 or hmohaupt@chestnuthillpres.org.1:00 pmSave the date! Adult CPR class on March 12 -
Mark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Help save a life by donating blood on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Venetian Club sponsors an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
8030 Germantown Avenue, PhiladelphiaAppointments are preferred. To make an appointment or get more information call Vincent Bercaw 215-528-2539 or sign up online at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG. Enter sponsor code 02213902.
2:00 pmMark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive
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Mar12Tue
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Meditation and Breathing Techniques for Stress Management10:00 am – 11:30 am
Tuesday, March 12
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.This class will introduce various techniques to clear the mind, balance the breath, and support relaxation. Cost is $10. Pay at the door. To register, call Jackie Yorko at 215-247-4654 or email jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
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Storytime at Morris Arboretum on March 1210:30 am – 11:30 am
Tuesday, March 12
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Tuesday, March 12 & 26, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Free with admission, registration required.Join us for a fun and engaging reading session among the trees. Storytime will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at the Outdoor Children’s Classroom, next to the Widener Visitor Center. In the case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held in the Upper Gallery at the Visitor Center.
For more information call 215-247-5777 or go to https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime.
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Adult CPR Class at Center on the Hill1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Save someone’s life learn CPR
Einstein Medical Center in Montgomery is offering the Adult CPR Heartsaver Course at Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., on Tuesday, March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. In only a few hours, the class covers all important aspects recognized by the American Heart Association for basic life support for those aged eight and older.
More information at 215-247-8855 or hmohaupt@chestnuthillpres.org.
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For Women Who Grieve support group1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Every second Tuesday
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Women’s Center
8811 Germantown Ave.
For most women, the loss of a spouse or loved one is intensely personal and overwhelming. Achieving balance and independence is a constant struggle. For Women Who Grieve, facilitated by Barbara A. Penny, a local attorney and advocate who lost her husband to cancer 13 years ago, will provide emotional support and the tools to move forward. Additionally, Barbara will provide the opportunity for participants to talk openly in an intimate setting about life after this life-altering event. For more information or to register, call 215-260-1268. Support group is held every second Tuesday of the month.
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Fund Drive Committee Meetings6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tues., March 12; Thurs., March 21; and Wed., March 27
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Town Hall, 8434 Germantown AvenueAgenda: Interviews with grant applicants
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Zumba7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Get in shape with Zumba
7:30 p.m.
Watertower Recreation Center
209 East Hartwell Lane
Cost is $5 per class. Start anytime. For more information call 215-685-9296.
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Ping-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Ping-Pong every Tuesday
9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
Earth Bread and Brewery
7136 Germantown Ave.
Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more information. Table Tennis every Tuesday night.
9:00 pmPing-Pong at Earth Bread and Brewery
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Mar13Wed
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Mark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Help save a life by donating blood on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Venetian Club sponsors an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
8030 Germantown Avenue, PhiladelphiaAppointments are preferred. To make an appointment or get more information call Vincent Bercaw 215-528-2539 or sign up online at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG. Enter sponsor code 02213902.
2:00 pmMark your calendar March 20 Blood Drive -
Wednesday Evening Group Run6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Born to Run-Lafayette Hill
6:15p.m.
428 Germantown Pike
All are experience levels and abilities are welcome for a relaxed and friendly group run, starting from to Born to Run Lafayette Hill! The event is free for all. Contact 1-610-828-4781 for more information.
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Premiere Event: Screening of 10 x 10’s “Girl Rising”7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Girl Rising, a new feature-length film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world, will be screened at SCH Academy in the opening week of the film’s release. The film follows a group of remarkable young girls from around the world, born into unforgiving circumstances, pursuing their education, and attempting to create a better future for themselves.
The film is the heart of 10×10’s global action campaign designed to inspire individuals to take action for girls internationally. Its goal is to educate girls in order to dramatically improve the well-being of their families, their communities, and their countries. 10×10 partners with forward-thinking nonprofits, celebrities, policy leaders, corporations, and concerned citizens to build a global movement to demand equal opportunity for girls. Girl Rising is directed by Academy Award-nominated Richard E. Robbins with voice performances by Meryl Streep, Priyanka Chopra, Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, and other acclaimed actors. For more information, see: www.10x10act.org/girl-rising.
Introduction by nationally acclaimed local author Homa S. Tavangar, Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World (Random House).
Open to the public and free. Bring a friend and join us!
7:00 pmPremiere Event: Screening of 10 x 10’s “Girl Rising”
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Mar14Thu
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Yoga at The Cedars House9:00 am – 10:15 am
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 (Every Thursday)
9 a.m.
The Cedars House
200 W. Northwestern Ave.
Amanda teaches an intentional vinyasa style yoga class that links breath with movement. All levels and yoga experience are welcome, as each class will offer something for everyone, allowing you to explore your physical body, expand your awareness, and find a place of peace. If weather does not permit outdoor practice, call 215-242-3121 to reserve your space. Cost $12.9:00 amYoga at The Cedars House -
Scrabble10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Every Thursday
10 a.m. to noon
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.
New and experienced players welcome. The Center has 3 Scrabble boards and refreshments. Play every week or when you can. Games are $1 to play.
10:00 amScrabble
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