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Jan2Wed
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CHCA Fund Drive Committee Meeting2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Tues., Jan. 8
6:30-8 p.m.
Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.
Agenda: – Fund Drive progress report – Report on number of grant applications received so far – Discuss outreach to additional non-profit
groups – Establish schedule for second appeal letter and grant review meetings
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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 -
Save the date! PSA 4 Meeting Jan. 237:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
7 p.m.
Germantown Field.Mt. Pleasant & Woolston (held in concession stand building)
General Meeting & Open Forum
7:00 pmSave the date! PSA 4 Meeting Jan. 23
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Jan3Thu
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Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day)Jan 3 – Jan 8
Jan. 4-5
Friday 7-9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mishkan Shalom Synagogue
4101 Freeland Ave, Phila.The Heschel-King Festival celebrates the vision, lives and teachings
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who
worked together on behalf of racial equality, social justice and peace
in the 1960s. Through public forums, worship, workshops, music,
performances and conversation, more than 50 community and faith groups
will explore how to address the civil rights issues of today. The
Festival is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
For more information: http://mishkan.org/story/heschel-king-festival
or contact heschelkingfestival@comcast.net.Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day) -
Save the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 1210:00 am – 2:00 pm
Electronics Recycling Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Valley Green Bank
23 W. Highland Ave.
When it is time to clean up after the holidays, recycle your old electronics! You may bring in anything which has a plug. This includes printers, telephones, televisions, computers and much more. It is important to recycle electronics responsibly so that these items are not sent to third world countries where children often dismantle the toxic chemicals, endangering their health. Whatever you bring will be dismantled here in Philadelphia and reused. Weavers Way Environment Committee is sponsoring this Electronics Recycling Event. Please note the new time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but donations are very much appreciated. The Environment Committee uses the donations to help fund their Grant Program. Last year recipients included Chestnut Hill Garden District, Ogontz Library, Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor and E. Mt. Airy Community Garden, among others.
10:00 amSave the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 12 -
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.
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Soul line dancing for beginners5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Every Thursday night
5:30-7 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
This Soul Line Dancing class will teach you some of the old favorites and newer line dances of today. It is a wonderful way to get moving, lose weight, relieve stress and have loads of fun. Soul Line Dance teacher, Lorraine McClary, has been dancing since 2004 and is proficient in more than 100 dances. Lorraine hopes to share the experience of line dancing with you and others who wish to move, groove, and have fun. $7 per class; pay at the door, but please register ahead of your first time. To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
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CHCA Meeting Jan. 37:30 pm – 8:30 pm
(ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC )
Thurs., Jan. 3
7:30 p.m.
Special Meeting of the CHCA Board of Directors
Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave.
Agenda: Anticipated executive session on a pending legal matter, followed by public discussion and vote7:30 pmCHCA Meeting Jan. 3 -
CHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thurs., Jan. 3
8 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave., Main Level Conference Room
Agenda: 133 E. Mermaid Lane (Herbiary – usage variance)8:00 pmCHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
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Jan4Fri
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Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day)Jan 4 – Jan 9
Jan. 4-5
Friday 7-9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mishkan Shalom Synagogue
4101 Freeland Ave, Phila.The Heschel-King Festival celebrates the vision, lives and teachings
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who
worked together on behalf of racial equality, social justice and peace
in the 1960s. Through public forums, worship, workshops, music,
performances and conversation, more than 50 community and faith groups
will explore how to address the civil rights issues of today. The
Festival is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
For more information: http://mishkan.org/story/heschel-king-festival
or contact heschelkingfestival@comcast.net.Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day) -
Save the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 1210:00 am – 2:00 pm
Electronics Recycling Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Valley Green Bank
23 W. Highland Ave.
When it is time to clean up after the holidays, recycle your old electronics! You may bring in anything which has a plug. This includes printers, telephones, televisions, computers and much more. It is important to recycle electronics responsibly so that these items are not sent to third world countries where children often dismantle the toxic chemicals, endangering their health. Whatever you bring will be dismantled here in Philadelphia and reused. Weavers Way Environment Committee is sponsoring this Electronics Recycling Event. Please note the new time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but donations are very much appreciated. The Environment Committee uses the donations to help fund their Grant Program. Last year recipients included Chestnut Hill Garden District, Ogontz Library, Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor and E. Mt. Airy Community Garden, among others.
10:00 amSave the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 12 -
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
10:30 amBig Blue Marble Storytime -
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 -
First Fridays with Frankie7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Writing the Middle Grade Novel
7- 9 p.m.
Musehouse
7924 Germantown Ave.
Middle grade novels can be one of the most magical, meaningful and memorable reads of a child’s life. Many remain timeless favorites to readers who are well into their adult years. In this crash course on the middle grade novel, we’ll look at the history of this genre, examine its trends and movements and discuss what makes a middle grade novel work. If you are currently writing in this genre, or just curious about it, this course is for you. Frankie Diane Mallis is a young adult fantasy writer and is represented by Laura Rennert. She is a professor of composition and creative writing at Arcadia University. Frankie also runs a small children’s library in Elkins Park. Learn more by visiting her website: www.frankiediane.blogspot.com. Fee: $40. Email musehousecenter@gmail.com for more information.
7:00 pmFirst Fridays with Frankie -
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
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Jan5Sat
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Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day)Jan 5 – Jan 10
Jan. 4-5
Friday 7-9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mishkan Shalom Synagogue
4101 Freeland Ave, Phila.The Heschel-King Festival celebrates the vision, lives and teachings
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who
worked together on behalf of racial equality, social justice and peace
in the 1960s. Through public forums, worship, workshops, music,
performances and conversation, more than 50 community and faith groups
will explore how to address the civil rights issues of today. The
Festival is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
For more information: http://mishkan.org/story/heschel-king-festival
or contact heschelkingfestival@comcast.net.Heschel-King Festival Jan. 4 & 5 (all-day) -
Save the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 1210:00 am – 2:00 pm
Electronics Recycling Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Valley Green Bank
23 W. Highland Ave.
When it is time to clean up after the holidays, recycle your old electronics! You may bring in anything which has a plug. This includes printers, telephones, televisions, computers and much more. It is important to recycle electronics responsibly so that these items are not sent to third world countries where children often dismantle the toxic chemicals, endangering their health. Whatever you bring will be dismantled here in Philadelphia and reused. Weavers Way Environment Committee is sponsoring this Electronics Recycling Event. Please note the new time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but donations are very much appreciated. The Environment Committee uses the donations to help fund their Grant Program. Last year recipients included Chestnut Hill Garden District, Ogontz Library, Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor and E. Mt. Airy Community Garden, among others.
10:00 amSave the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 12 -
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
2:00 pmOpen Guided Tour at the Morris Arboretum -
Art and Poetry Exhibit7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.
Free admission
Join us for a reading and reception that kicks off a month-long exhibit of paintings by local artist Elizabeth Catanese and responsive poetry by our very own Musehouse advanced poetry students. For more information call 267-331-9552 or email musehousecenter@gmail.com. Exhibit runs until February.
7:00 pmArt and Poetry Exhibit
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Jan6Sun
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TreeCycling 2013 with GRinCH9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, January 6, 2013
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
8891 Germantown Ave. (use Sunset Avenue entrance on Fontbonne Campus)
Treecycling with GRinCH (Green in Chestnut Hill) returns to Chestnut Hill. Save your Christmas Tree from the nasty methane- producing landfill and bring it to be chipped for mulch. There is a $5 donation per tree, which will fund GRinCH’s Green Warrior Student grant program.
9:30 amTreeCycling 2013 with GRinCH -
Save the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 1210:00 am – 2:00 pm
Electronics Recycling Event
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Valley Green Bank
23 W. Highland Ave.
When it is time to clean up after the holidays, recycle your old electronics! You may bring in anything which has a plug. This includes printers, telephones, televisions, computers and much more. It is important to recycle electronics responsibly so that these items are not sent to third world countries where children often dismantle the toxic chemicals, endangering their health. Whatever you bring will be dismantled here in Philadelphia and reused. Weavers Way Environment Committee is sponsoring this Electronics Recycling Event. Please note the new time of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but donations are very much appreciated. The Environment Committee uses the donations to help fund their Grant Program. Last year recipients included Chestnut Hill Garden District, Ogontz Library, Hope Garden at Stenton Family Manor and E. Mt. Airy Community Garden, among others.
10:00 amSave the date! Electronic Recycling Event on Jan. 12 -
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.
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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