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Feb22Fri
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Big Blue Marble Storytime10:30 am – 11:30 am
Kids storytime
10:30 a.m.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Ln.
Kids storytime every Friday morning. Free
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Folk Dance on Fridays1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Friday afternoons
1 p.m.
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
Come to Folk Dance on Fridays and make new friends and get some exercise while learning ethnic folk dances from Israel, Greece, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and more. Beautiful music and congenial company. No prior experience and no partner needed. Wear comfortable clothing.
We dance weekly year-round except for cancellations announced in advance in case of weather, holidays, etc. Instruction is by Bill Wadlinger, with occasional guest teachers–and occasional live music. Tons of free parking behind the church. Come and try it out. Cost is $7. Your first visit is free.1:00 pmFolk Dance on Fridays -
Celebrate Finally Friday at Ground Zero Salon with a free photo session6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
“Love. Mt Airy Style” Professional Photo Booth
Finally Friday 2/22
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ground Zero Salon
7119 Germantown Ave.Come celebrate the one you love in the neighborhood you love! This month we celebrate the beautiful diversity of Mt. Airy’s couples with a professional photo opp. Stop by Ground Zero Salon on Final-ly Friday between 6:30 and 8:30 for your free photo session with your honey! John Barone, an esteemed local photographer who focuses on weddings as well as commercial and magazine editorial shoots, will set up a’photo booth’ at Ground Zero Salon (7119 Germantown Ave.) and capture Mt. Airy’s couples.
Select images from the evening will be used in what’s sure to become an iconic Mt. Airy poster capturing a montage of images of “Love. Mt Airy Style.” The poster will be sold to raise funds to continue promoting Mt. Airy. Participants will also be able to order prints from an on-line photo gallery.
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Faces, Families, and Relationships— A Legacy of Diversity and Harmony7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 22
Opening Reception on “Finally Friday” 7 – 9 p.m.
Mt. Airy Art Garage
11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.
Mt. Airy is notorious for being diverse in all facets of family and community life: young, old, single, coupled, Black, Caucasian, Latino, Asian, LGBTQ, single parent homes, dual parent homes, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Quaker, Buddhist, and so many more categories, but always creative and an exciting place to live. Join us as we celebrate this vision through the eyes of member artists.7:00 pmFaces, Families, and Relationships— A Legacy of Diversity and Harmony -
Teen Center Open Friday nights7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Teen Center
105 Bethlehem Pike
The Teen Center located directly across from the Chestnut Hill East Train station is open every Friday night from 7:30 to 10:30 pm for 12-15 year olds. The Teen Center is now open for High School Students on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Center is staffed by a young adult who has his/her clearances. Special Events include: Games, Movies, Drumming, Nintendo Wii, Live music and Open Mic nights. Some Fridays are just TGIF nights to hang with friends. There is free access to the Teen Center with a $25 yearly membership. All teens are admitted with a $5 guest fee charge.
7:30 pmTeen Center Open Friday nights -
Public Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Wissahickon Skating Club
550 W. Willow Grove Ave.Wissahickon Skating Club will be holding an open public skate time for those interested in taking to the ice. Admission is $9 and skate rentals are $3. Visit http://www.wissskating.com for more information.
8:30 pmPublic Skate at Wissahickon Skating Club -
Seussical Productions at Penn Charter7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Runs from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24
Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m.William Penn Charter School, 3000 West School House Lane
The musical based on favorite Seuss characters and stories is appropriate for all ages. Tickets $10, students $8; available online at penncharter.com/kurtzcal. 215-844-3460.7:00 pmSeussical Productions at Penn Charter
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Feb23Sat
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Chestnut Hill Community Association Blood Drive8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Save a life, donate blood
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Springside Fieldhouse
500 West Willow Grove Ave.Please contact Noreen Spota at The Chestnut Hill Community Association by calling (215) 248-8810 or noreen@chestnuthill.org to schedule an appointment to Give the Gift of Life.
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Yoga Basics10:00 am – 11:15 am
Yoga Basics
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 -
Tap for Adults11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Learn to Tap Dance
Instructor: Timothy Yue
Sundays on going (must register)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Allens Art Center
601 West Allen 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. Especially useful for musicians. (Tap shoes required.)
Classes run continously throughout the year. Please contact the instructor to make arrangements for registration at timothytapdancing@gmail.com. Cost: $50 per month.
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Open Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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
http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/index.shtml
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Poetry Reading and Signing7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vanitas by Jane McKinley
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.In this debut poetry collection, Jane McKinley weaves together memories, myths and interior worlds to create a Vanitas of her own. With an oboist’s mastery of rhythm and form and a painterly eye for detail, the poet retraces scenes from her childhood, allowing us to witness its shattering conclusion: the death of a beloved sister and the silent aftershocks. Free and Open to the Public. Complimentary Refreshments Served. For more information call 267-331-9552 or email musehousecenter@gmail.com.
7:00 pmPoetry Reading and Signing
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Feb24Sun
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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 -
Save the date! Maple Sugar Day Sunday, Feb. 2411:00 am – 3:00 pm
Maple Sugar Day
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us on Forbidden Drive (near Northwestern Avenue) for our annual Maple Sugar Day. There will be ongoing maple sugaring demonstrations, mini pancakes served with real maple syrup, a taste test of different pancake toppings, as well as freshly made maple candy to taste. Pennsylvania Maple Syrup products will be available for purchase. This event is Free. No registration is necessary.
11:00 amSave the date! Maple Sugar Day Sunday, Feb. 24 -
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 -
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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Feb25Mon
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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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Origami workshop with Barbara Pearl: a One Book One Philadelphia Program4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, Feb. 25
4 p.m.
Lovett Memorial Library
6945 Germantown Ave., PhiladelphiaParticipants will discover how to recycle paper into one-of-a-kind, moving, action figures. Ages 7 and up. A One Book One Philadelphia Program.
4:00 pmOrigami workshop with Barbara Pearl: a One Book One Philadelphia Program
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Feb26Tue
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Monthly Community Luncheons at Center on the Hill12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Tuesday, Feb.26
12:15 p.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.Center on the Hill, the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment, Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels and Keystone Care co-host a monthly community luncheon. This monthly event has a wonderful community feeling to it and new guests attend every month. The tables are set with linens and real dishes, the atmosphere is social and relaxed, the food is consistently delicious and you don’t have to lift a finger! An additional perk of the luncheon is enjoyable time spent with both new and old acquaintances and friends. $7 per person. Pay at the door. Please register by the friday before by calling 215-247-4654.
12:15 pmMonthly Community Luncheons at Center on the Hill -
CHCA budget and finance committee meeting5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tues., Feb. 26
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 8434 Germantown AvenueAgenda: Review of budgets for fiscal year ending 3/31/14
5:30 pmCHCA budget and finance committee meeting -
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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Feb27Wed
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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.
6:15 pmWednesday Evening Group Run
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