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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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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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1st Annual Musehouse Silent Auction7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chestnut Hill Hotel, Bombay Room
8229 Germantown Ave.
Gift certificates from local merchants, paintings, photographs, jewelry, knitted items, gift baskets and much more!
A $5 entrance fee includes wine and appetizers.
For more information call 267-331-9552 or go to www.musehousecenter.com.
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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.
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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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Sep22Sat
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Philadelphia Interfaith Children and Youth Festival (all-day)Sep 22 – Sep 24
New Covenant Campus
7500 Germantown Ave.Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.The Philadelphia Interfaith Children & Youth Festival is sponsored by the Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia. Celebrating its second year in the 2011, the Philadelphia Interfaith Children & Youth Festival enjoyed an attendance of more than 2,000 people over the two day event.
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A Phanatically Wild Birthday Party10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10 a.m.-noon
The Schuylkill Center
8480 Hagy’s Mill RoadCelebrate our wildlife clinic’s 25th birthday with party hosted by the Phillie Phanatic! Join wildlife ambassadors like Tabitha the black vulture, Jackson the great horned owl, and Loki the screech owl as we share the clinic’s story, sing songs, create crafts, and enjoy a special birthday cake created by Chestnut Hill’s Night Kitchen. Bring a birthday gift for the clinic—paper towels, rags, bleach, etc. Don’t miss this Free special celebration. For more information call (215) 482-7300 or go to scee@schuylkillcenter.org
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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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GRinCH clothing freecycle event12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Clothing Free Cycle Event
Noon to 4 p.m.
8200 Germantown Ave.(formerly Magarity Ford)Things People Need (not Thneeds!) Organized by Green in Chestnut Hill (GRinCH) Part of the CHBA “Trail of the Lorax” Rain or Shine! Due to the overwhelming success of our book free‐cycling event at the Home and Garden Festival, GRinCH is organizing a clothing free‐cycle! What better way to espouse the main idea of Dr. Seuss’ book “The Lorax” than to share Things People Need – Not Thneeds!
If you want to free‐cycle your clothes, shoes, and accessories, bring your donation items (clean and in good condition) to the Chestnut Hill Valley Green Bank, 23 W. Highland Ave. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 19, 20, and 21 between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
If you’d like to volunteer, e‐mail chefamybeth@gmail.com.12:00 pmGRinCH clothing freecycle event -
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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Mt. Airy Art Garage’s 3rd Annual Art Auction Gala6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Mt. Airy Art Garage
11 West Mt. Airy Ave.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.The Mt. Airy Art Garage, a creative center for emerging and professional artists in Northwest Philadelphia, will host our 3rd Annual Art Auction Gala on Saturday, Sept. 22.
This year’s Silent Auction will showcase over 45 of the Northwest’s most accomplished artists such as Ellen Benson, Melvin Chappell, Robert Finch, Andrea Abrams Herbert, Sol Levy, Amir Lyles, Paula Mandel, Kathy Robinson, Diana Trout, and a host of others. The Gallery will feature both 2 and 3-dimensional work ranging from sculpture to photography, fine art, and crafts. In addition to an array of artwork, the silent auction will also feature jewelry, gift certificates, and services/classes by artists expert in their disciplines. Each year, the auction expands its array of fine art and handcrafts and attracts an even more diverse crowd of artists and art-lovers.
So, join us for an evening of friends, fun, and incredible art. Plus, with live music by The Passage Jazz Band and food from Hershel’s East Side Deli at Reading Terminal, who can resist art for such a good cause?
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Mt. Airy Art Garage Building Fund and facilitate the completion of their Artist Studios.
For more information, call 215.22.5074 or visit www.mtairyartgarage.org.6:00 pmMt. Airy Art Garage’s 3rd Annual Art Auction Gala -
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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Sep23Sun
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Arcadia University to host two undergraduate open houses9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Rd.
Glenside, Pa.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sept. 23 and Oct. 14Attend one of our two undergraduate open houses and learn about scholarships, grants and loans, tour the residence halls, meet faculty, find out about our accelerated and assured admission to our top graduate programs, and talk to students about athletics, clubs and campus life. Submit your application at the open house and the $30 application fee is waived. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Grey Towers Castle.
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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 -
Health & Wellness Fair in Chestnut Hill10:00 am – 2:00 pm
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Chestnut Hill SDA Church
8700 Germantown Ave.
Learn how to get healthy at the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, September 23. For more information email Cara Orr <caraorr@msn.com.
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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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Sep24Mon
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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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Play group at Little Tree House Play Cafe10:00 am – 11:00 am
New Baby Groups
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Little Tree House Play Cafe
10 W. Gravers LnFamilies of new babies can come together to chat and make new friends. Admission is free for children who aren’t crawling yet. Regular admission rates apply for older siblings and friends.
$8.50 for 1 child, Siblings are 1/2 price, $55.00 for 10 visits. Adults are free and are responsible for their children at all times.
10:00 amPlay group at Little Tree House Play Cafe
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Sep25Tue
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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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Ping-Pong9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
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 fun events like this.
9:00 pmPing-Pong
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Sep26Wed
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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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Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Wissahickon Skating Club
550 W. Willow Grove Ave.Free ice skating lessons for children ages 3-5. Visit www.wissskating.com for more information.
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Three Mile Hikes with Kimberly Quinn5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 p.m.
Valley Green Inn
Valley Green Rd at Wissahickon
Meet at Valley Green Inn. Difficulty: moderate; group sets pace. Distance: 3+ miles. Duration: 2 hours. Wear supportive hiking shoes & bring water. Cameras & binoculars encouraged. Suitable for children eight years and older accompanied by a responsible adult. More info: kimberlyaquinn@gmail.com.
5:30 pmThree Mile Hikes with Kimberly Quinn
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