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Oct11Thu
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Super Bones Exercise Class10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.Join physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom in this bone building exercise class that will focus on key strengthening exercises, balance, and posture. $10 per class, plus a one-time $10 equipment fee. To register, call 267-432-1795. Class runs on Thursdays from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13 (Start at any time).
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Men’s Luncheon and Speaker Series: Bill Whiteside12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Men’s Luncheon and Speaker Series: Bill Whiteside
noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
Bill Whiteside–a retired attorney, former Chairman of The Police Athletic League (PAL), and former president of the Wissahickon Skating Club– will be talking about the work of PAL. Bill Whiteside’s event is part of the monthly Men’s Luncheon and Speaker Series at The Presbyterian Church, which takes place on the second Thursday of each month, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees bring their own lunches; dessert and a beverage are provided, and a $3 donation is requested. Phillies broadcast Chris Wheeler will speak on Nov. 8. For more information, call 215-247-8855 or visit www.chestnuthillpres.org.12:00 pmMen’s Luncheon and Speaker Series: Bill Whiteside -
How to lift and move … injury free1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1 p.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
This class focuses on proper computer desk ergonomics, proper lifting techniques and ways to tackle everyday activities of daily living without getting hurt. Learn the proper way to set up a desk and the proper posture for sitting at a computer or work space. Review proper techniques for lifting objects, such as groceries and suitcases. Questions and problem solving sample scenarios will be reviewed. Free! To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.1:00 pmHow to lift and move … injury free -
Living with a Spending Plan3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
October 11 and 25,
3 to 4 p.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.
One of the key components of financial independence is the ability to live within our means. And yet it’s much easier said than done! What is it that gets in our way? In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss crucial concepts as well as practical strategies for setting and sticking to a budget. Presenter Stephanie W. McCullough has been a financial advisor for 14 years. She is founder of Sofia Financial, a company dedicated to creating a world where all women are empowered to make wise financial decisions so they can alleviate their money stress, reach their goals, and fulfill their dreams. Attendance at both is highly recommended. $10 per person for both sessions. No pro rating, please. To register, call Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or e-mail jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.3:00 pmLiving with a Spending Plan -
Chestnut Hill Historical Society presents Speaker Night7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Oct. 11
7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church in Springfield
1710 Bethlehem Pike, FlourtownEarly European settlement of Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township – Speaker Night, a joint program of the Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township Historical Societies.
“Lay of the Land: Revolutionary Springfield and Chestnut Hill,” J.M. Duffin, Editor of Acta Germanopolis, Records of the Corporation of Germantown, Pennsylvania. 1691-1707“Who Are the Schwenkfelders?” David Luz, Executive Director of the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
Moderator: Miles Orvell, Professor of English and American Studies, Temple University
The event is free.7:30 pmChestnut Hill Historical Society presents Speaker Night
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Oct12Fri
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Germantown White House Tours10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Germantown White House
5442 Germantown Ave.The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
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Storytime at Big Blue Marble10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter LaneKids Storytime is held at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore, every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. It is free. For more information visit www.bigbluemarblebooks.com/events or call 215-8544-1870.
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Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
Saturday, Oct. 20
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave.
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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 -
‘Childe Byron’ at Allens Lane Theater8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
8 p.m.
Allens Lane and McCallum Street
Allens Lane Theater will open its 2012-13 season with “Childe Byron” by Romulus Linney, directed by Ellen Wilson Dilks, will play 12-13. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. As her own end draws near, Ada Byron Lovelace is seized with a desire to know more about her profligate father. Stimulated by the drugs she takes for her illness, Ada summons Lord Byron to life and, in sharp, sarcastic exchanges, probes into the truth behind the myth. The life and art of Byron unfold and in the end the private man, the public figure and the protean poet are reconciled, while Ada, a genius in her own right, finds peace with herself and the father she never knew. Single tickets are $18 with reservations, $20 at the door. For reservations visit www.allenslane.org/theaterschedule.htm.8:00 pm‘Childe Byron’ at Allens Lane Theater -
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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Oct13Sat
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Rummage Sale for charity at St. Thomas Church8:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Thomas Church, founded in 1698, hosts rummage sales each year to raise (lots of) money for various charities.
Just ten minutes outside Chestnut Hill, St. Thomas Church hosts its monthly Rummage Sales, which take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout much of the year. These sales feature gently used (and wonderfully priced) clothes, toys, furniture, jewelry, books, and more. Refreshments will be sold. In addition, all proceeds go to carefully selected charities.
Last year, these sales alone raised over $45,000 for charities like the Global Aids Interfaith Alliance, the Ambler Food Cupboard, and Episcopal Community Services. Help us exceed this goal again! Visit www.StThomasWhitemarsh.org for directions.
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Germantown White House Tours10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Germantown White House
5442 Germantown Ave.The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.
10:00 amGermantown White House Tours -
Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
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Second Saturday Festival at Wyck11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm
6026 Germantown Ave.
11 a.m. To 4 p.m.Second Saturday Festivals at Wyck present the best of Wyck’sprogramming in history, horticulture, urban agriculture, food, and conservation. Over the course of four afternoons, Wyck’s entire site – the house, the collections, the rose garden, and the farm – will open up for the community to explore a particular theme. Activities will include workshops, talks, demonstrations, special tours, live music, and art, for adults as well as children. The best part? All of this is free of charge and open to the general public. All dates are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14: Trinkets, Tales and Tomatoes: Things We Treasure. August 11: Homegrown: Food Roots, Culture and Community. September 8:- Beyond the Buzz: Why Bees Matter, part of the Phila. Honey Festival. October 13: Expedition! Nature’s Curiosities. For information call 215-848-1690 or visit www.wyck.org.
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Consignment & Resale1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Consignment & Resale:
Finding the fashions and furnishings you deserve
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.
Savvy shoppers are flocking to the explosion of consignment shops that now compete side-by-side with retail stores. These budding businesses offer new and used merchandise from casual to couture, including clothing, furniture, accessories, children’s items, jewelry, office equipment and more. Come find out where to get just what you want for a fraction of the cost. Presenter Joan de Laurentis has been consignment shopping since long before it became in vogue and has explored nearly one hundred of these shops in the Greater Philadelphia area. $20. To register, call Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or e-mail www.mtairylearningtree.org.1:00 pmConsignment & Resale -
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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Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
Saturday, Oct. 20
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Hospital
8835 Germantown Ave.
7:30 pmSave the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
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Oct14Sun
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Germantown White House Tours10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Germantown White House
5442 Germantown Ave.The oldest official presidential residence in the United States will be open for visitors from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, October 28. The Germantown White House is part of Independence National Historical Park and is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.friendsofindependence.org or call 215-861-4971. For more information about the house and tours, visit www.nps.gov/demo.
10:00 amGermantown White House Tours -
Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
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Slow-pitch Softball10:15 am – 11:30 am
10:15 a.m.
Penn Charter
3000 W. School House Lane
Runs from Sept. 30 until Feb. 24, 2013
Interested in a friendly game of slow-pitch softball? Join a 40-year tradition this Sunday and every Sunday (until it gets cold) at Penn Charter on School House Lane. For more information, call Bill Epstein at 610-505-6105.
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Fall For The Arts Festival11:00 am – 5:00 pm
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8000 to 8600 Germantown Ave.
Each year Chestnut Hill welcomes Autumn with The Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival. Everyone is invited to enjoy a day of art, music, culinary delights and boutique shopping as Germantown Avenue, between Willow Grove and Rex Avenues is transformed into an outdoor arts and crafts marketplace. Chestnut Hill will serve as a backdrop for more than 150 talented artists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and from as far away as New Mexico. A fabulous array of artistic choices will be on display including oils, watercolors, etchings, photography, sculpture, pottery, wood crafts, jewelry and accessories. Rescheduled from Oct. 711:00 amFall For The Arts Festival -
Free Greene Street Friends School Fall Fair11:00 am – 4:00 pm
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5511 Germantown Ave.
The Fall Fair features a haunted house, games and prizes, pumpkins and mums, great food, live music and silent auction featuring local businesses from Northwest Philadelphia. Get your holiday shopping started early and browse work by local artists and crafters including jewelry, handmade cards, baby blankets and clothing, woodwork, mosaics, body products, hot sauce and much more!
Also, a special appearance by WXPN Kids Corner’s Kathy O’Connell
All proceeds support the Greene Street Friends Costa Rica Exchange Program.
(Enter on Armat St. between Greene St. & Germantown Ave.) Free For more information contact:
Debby Seitz 215-873-975611:00 amFree Greene Street Friends School Fall Fair
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Oct15Mon
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum
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