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  1. Sep
    2
    Sun

    1. Super Bones Exercise Class
      5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

      Thursdays, September 13—December 13 (Start at any time), 10:30-11:30 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.

       

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      5:00 pm
      Super Bones Exercise Class
  2. Sep
    4
    Tue

    1. CHCA Membership Committee Meeting
      7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

      CHCA Agenda

      ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

      Tues., Sept. 4

      7 p.m. (note change in time and location)

      Town Hall, 8434 Germantown Ave.

      Agenda:

      - Analysis of membership procedures and communications

      - Membership development mailing and events

      - Welcome packs – contents and distribution

      - Fall for the Arts – plans for the table

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      7:00 pm
      CHCA Membership Committee Meeting
  3. Sep
    5
    Wed

    1. Storytime at Big Blue Marble
      10:00 am – 11:00 am
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      Categories:
      Kids

      10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
      Big Blue Marble Bookstore
      551 Carpenter Lane

      Kids 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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      10:00 am
      Storytime at Big Blue Marble
    2. Advanced Cancer Support Group
      10:30 am – 12:00 pm

      Second Wednesday of the month
      10:30 a.m. – noon
      Conference Room 109, Chestnut Hill Hospital,
      8835 Germantown Ave.

      This new monthly group for people with any type of cancer that has recurred, is metastatic, or advanced is an opportunity to discuss the stresses, changes and challenges that such a diagnosis may bring. The group is facilitated by Lori Curtis, M.S.W. Please call the Cancer Resource Center at 215-248-8047 to register.

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      10:30 am
      Advanced Cancer Support Group
    3. Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
      2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
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      Kids

      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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      2:00 pm
      Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons
    4. Wednesday Evening Group Run
      6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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      Other

      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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      6:15 pm
      Wednesday Evening Group Run
    5. Ping-Pong
      9:00 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.

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      9:00 pm
      Ping-Pong
  4. Sep
    6
    Thu

    1. Yoga at the Cedars House
      9:00 am – 10:00 am

      Thursday, Sept. 6
      9 a.m.
      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, e-mail or call to reserve your indoor space! Classes are $12, call (215)-242-312 for more information or to reserve a spot.

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      9:00 am
      Yoga at the Cedars House
    2. Mt. Airy Farmer’s Market
      3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

      Mt. Airy Farmer’s Market
      Corner Greene St. and Carpenter Lane
      3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

      The Mt. Airy Farmers Market is up and running for the season. Located at Greene Street and Carpenter Lane, the Farm-to-City market will operate every Thursday afternoon until Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.


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      3:00 pm
      Mt. Airy Farmer’s Market
    3. CHCA Traffic, Transportation, and Parking Committee Meeting
      4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

      Thurs., Sept. 6

      7 p.m.

      Chestnut Hill Hospital, Main Level Conference Room, 8835 Germantown Ave.

      Agenda:

      - Update on traffic signage at intersection of Anderson Street and East Highland Avenue

      - Update on repainting/resurfacing of pedestrian crosswalks on Germantown Avenue intersections

      - Discussion of traffic/parking concerns on and around the unit block of East Highland Avenue, including the upcoming Chill on the Hill frozen yogurt shop

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      4:15 pm
      CHCA Traffic, Transportation, and Parking Committee Meeting
    4. CHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
      7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

      Thurs., Sept. 6

      8 p.m.

      Chestnut Hill Hospital, Main Level Conference Room, 8835 Germantown Ave.

      Agenda:

      - 5-7 E. Highland Avenue (Chill on the Hill frozen yogurt shop) – discuss solutions to neighbor concerns regarding parking, trash, and loitering, and the impact of new business on these concerns, including its business hours.

       

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      7:00 pm
      CHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
    5. CHCA traffic, transportation, and parking committee meeting
      7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

      Thurs., Sept. 6

      Chestnut Hill Hospital, conference room

      8835 Germantown Ave.

      Update on traffic signage at intersection of Anderson Street and East Highland Avenue.

      Update on repainting/resurfacing of pedestrian crosswalks at Germantown Avenue intersections.

      Discussion of traffic/parking concerns on and around the unit block of East Highland Ave., including the Chill on the Hill frozen yogurt shop.

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      7:00 pm
      CHCA traffic, transportation, and parking committee meeting
    6. CHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
      8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

      Thursday, Sept. 6

      8 p.m.

      Chestnut Hill Hospital, conference room

      8835 Germantown Ave.

      5-7 E. Highland Ave., (Chill on the Hill frozen yogurt shop), discuss solutions to neighborhood concerns regarding parking, trash, and loitering, and the impact of the new business on these concerns, including its business hours.

       

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      8:00 pm
      CHCA Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
  5. Sep
    7
    Fri

    1. Storytime at Big Blue Marble
      10:00 am – 11:00 am
      Read more
      Categories:
      Kids

      10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
      Big Blue Marble Bookstore
      551 Carpenter Lane

      Kids 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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      10:00 am
      Storytime at Big Blue Marble
    2. Preview Work for Mt. Airy Art Garage Auction
      12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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      Arts

      Fri 7

      The Mt. Airy Art Garage
      noon
      11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.

      The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) will hold a preview of all donated artwork for its Sept. 22 Third Annual Silent Auction. MAAG member artists have donated original paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, handcrafts, and more. All proceeds benefit the buildout of MAAG’s artists’ studios. The Silent Auction will have an array of artwork, gift certificates and handcrafts. Each year the Silent Auction grows in popularity and attracts community members, artists, and art lovers. Come see the array of work and talent of participating artists in our Gallery. The work is also available for preview on September 8-9 and 14-16. For more information about MAAG and the Silent Auction, visit www.mtairyartgarage.org.

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      12:00 pm
      Preview Work for Mt. Airy Art Garage Auction
    3. Reading and Book Signing
      7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

      Friday, Sept. 7
      7 p.m.
      Musehouse Center for the Literary Arts
      7924 Germantown Ave.

      Join Richard C. Morais as he reads from his new novel about a repressed Buddhist monk, Reverend Seido Oda. As a set-in-his-ways middle aged priest, Reverend Oda is sent by his Japanese superiors across the ocean with instructions to build a temple in an Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn. As the curmudgeonly priest carries out his duties, he is forced by New York and its colorful residents to confront his past, and along the way the monk finds himself unwittingly undergoing a profound transformation as the seasons around him change. This event is free.

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      7:00 pm
      Reading and Book Signing
    4. Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
      7:30 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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      7:30 pm
      Save the Date: Oct. 20 Black & White Gala and Silent Auction
    5. Teen Center Open Friday nights
      7:30 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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      7:30 pm
      Teen Center Open Friday nights
  6. Sep
    8
    Sat

    1. Free Philadelphia River to River, Vine to Pine, Rain or Shine (all-day)
      Sep 8
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      Other

      Saturday, Sept. 8
      8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.

      The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is hosting its third “Great 12-Hour, River to River; Vine to Pine, Rain or Shine Tour” on Saturday. The Great Tour is a celebration of Philadelphia and the hundreds of museums, cultural venues, sites and organizations that it offers tourists and residents alike.

      This 12-hour tour covers the city from river to river, from Pine Street to Vine Street

      ■ The tour takes place in four separate 3-hour phases

      ■ Each phase visits as many as 20 to 25 cultural and historic sites

      ■ You can walk the whole tour from start to finish, or join any phase at any of the staging points

      ■ All the tours are conducted by expert APT certified guides

      ■ Pre-registration is recommended:

      The four tour launch sites and times are 8 a.m. at the National Constitution Center; 11 a.m. at the Bourse at 5th St.; 2 p.m. at the Independence Visitors Center and 5 p.m. at City Hall Courtyard. This event is free. More information at www.phillyguides.org/greattour2012.aspx.

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      Free Philadelphia River to River, Vine to Pine, Rain or Shine (all-day)
    2. Rummage Sale for charity at St. Thomas Church
      8:00 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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      8:00 am
      Rummage Sale for charity at St. Thomas Church
    3. Historic RittenhouseTown’s annual 5K Paper Mill Run
      9:45 am – 10:45 am

      Sat 8

      10 a.m.
      Historic RittenhouseTown
      206 Lincoln Dr.

      The entrance to the site is located on Wissahickon Avenue between Walnut Lane and Lincoln Drive. On‐site parking is available only for staff and the disabled. You may park on Wissahickon Ave, Walnut Lane or other residential streets within walking distance. You may then walk down our driveway, past the first house and down the hill to the sign‐in/registration table. The sign‐in/registration table will open at 9 a.m. and the race will begin promptly at 10 a.m. You must sign in to retrieve your number, safety pins and race t‐shirt. You do not have to wear the shirt while running. We will also be registering new runners the day of the race. On-line pre-registration is $25; the cost to register at the race will be $30. We accept cash and checks. To register online and for more information visit www.rittenhousetown.org/special_events/events.html

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      9:45 am
      Historic RittenhouseTown’s annual 5K Paper Mill Run
    4. RSVP Now for Stoudts Oktoberfest
      11:00 am – 7:00 pm

      Take a Trip with Center on the Hill

      Stoudts Oktoberfest,
      Adamstown, Pa.
      Sunday, October 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

      Celebrate the German tradition of Oktoberfest at Stoudts in Adamstown. Join us for a fun-filled family event featuring live German music, dancing, German food and locally brewed beer. Also, visit Stoudts Black Angus Mall, home to over 400 antique dealers, and Stoudts Wonderful Good Market, renowned for their artisanal bread and cheeses. $76 per person, includes transportation, Oktoberfest Platter, 3 drink tickets and gratuities. Reservation and payment in full due by September 14. To register, call Boscov’s Travel, .1-800-782-5605

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      11:00 am
      RSVP Now for Stoudts Oktoberfest
    5. Second Saturday Festival at Wyck
      11:00 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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      11:00 am
      Second Saturday Festival at Wyck
    6. Preview Work for Mt. Airy Art Garage Auction
      12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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      Categories:
      Arts

      Fri 7

      The Mt. Airy Art Garage
      noon
      11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.

      The Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) will hold a preview of all donated artwork for its Sept. 22 Third Annual Silent Auction. MAAG member artists have donated original paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, handcrafts, and more. All proceeds benefit the buildout of MAAG’s artists’ studios. The Silent Auction will have an array of artwork, gift certificates and handcrafts. Each year the Silent Auction grows in popularity and attracts community members, artists, and art lovers. Come see the array of work and talent of participating artists in our Gallery. The work is also available for preview on September 8-9 and 14-16. For more information about MAAG and the Silent Auction, visit www.mtairyartgarage.org.

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      12:00 pm
      Preview Work for Mt. Airy Art Garage Auction
    7. Fundraiser for Progeria
      1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

      A “Make a Splash Fundraiser” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 1 to 5 p.m., at Flourtown Country Club, 150 McCloskey Rd., to raise funds for research into Progeria, a rare genetic condition that produces rapid aging and a short life span in children. There is no cure. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids 2-12. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/nathanandbennett.

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      1:00 pm
      Fundraiser for Progeria
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