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Apr5Fri
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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 -
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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Apr6Sat
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Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair10:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 6 and 7
The Lulu Temple in Plymouth Meeting
5140 Butler Pike
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Minerals and fossils are a natural combination, creating an attractive and education exhibition for experts and amateurs of all ages. The event is sponsored by the Delaware Valley Paleontological Society and the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society. There will be exhibits from personal collections as well as displays of local and regional findings, a mineral identification table and learning activities for children. The show will feature a Kid’s Corner with a fossil dig and free mineral gifts, fossil preparation demonstrations, educational materials, door prizes and food. Admission is $5; Children under 12 are $1; Uniformed scouts are free with a paid adult. For more information call Cathy Young at 610-209-0758.
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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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Chestnut Hill College Scholarship Gala6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
April 6
Chestnut Hill College Scholarship Gala
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Commonwealth Chateau at SugarLoaf Hill, 9230 Germantown Ave.Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and dinner and will have the opportunity to meet Chestnut Hill College students who are assisted by academic scholarships. Highlights of the evening include dancing and a “Support-A-Student” live auction, where guests can bid to provide a student with a variety of scholarships. Throughout the evening, guests will tempt their taste buds with a sumptuous array of savory and sweet treats from some of Chestnut Hill’s finest food and beverage purveyors, including Baker Street Bread, Zipf’s Candies, The Wine Thief, Bredenbeck’s Bakery, the Chestnut Grill, Metropolitan Bakery and more.
One lucky guest will also walk away with a diamond pendant, courtesy of master jeweler Carol Voelme Zemnick, ’75. Proceeds from the event will fund Chestnut Hill College academic scholarships.
Tickets are $150 a person. Event sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. Cocktail attire is recommended and complimentary valet parking is also available. For more information, please visit www.chc.edu/gala. To purchase tickets, please contact Coco Minardi at 215.753.3692 or email minardin@chc.edu
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Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 6
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.
Free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments served
Join us for a reading and reception that kicks off a month-long exhibit of the unique fiber art of Wendy Osterweil and the responsive poetry of Musehouse poetry students.7:00 pmArt Exhibit and Poetry Reading
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Apr7Sun
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Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair10:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 6 and 7
The Lulu Temple in Plymouth Meeting
5140 Butler Pike
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Minerals and fossils are a natural combination, creating an attractive and education exhibition for experts and amateurs of all ages. The event is sponsored by the Delaware Valley Paleontological Society and the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society. There will be exhibits from personal collections as well as displays of local and regional findings, a mineral identification table and learning activities for children. The show will feature a Kid’s Corner with a fossil dig and free mineral gifts, fossil preparation demonstrations, educational materials, door prizes and food. Admission is $5; Children under 12 are $1; Uniformed scouts are free with a paid adult. For more information call Cathy Young at 610-209-0758.
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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 -
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.
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Free performance Danco 3 (D/3) Youth Dance Ensemble at Parkway Central Library2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 7
Free performance Danco 3 (D/3) Youth Dance Ensemble at Parkway Central Library
2 p.m.
Parkway Central Library, Montgomery AuditoriumFounded in 2006, Danco 3 (D/3) is the newest addition to the PHILADANCO Family! With dancers ranging in ages from 9 to 16, D/3 was created to give talented young dancers a chance to nurture their performance skills. Enjoy a colorful and spirited dance performance showcasing talented area youth.
Sundays on Stage is a series of cultural programs featuring live performances by a variety of artists and entertainers. These family programs celebrate diversity through music, dance and storytelling on select Sundays from January to May. Sundays on Stage is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers.
For more information to to http://www.freelibrary.org/libserv/sunstage.htm.
2:00 pmFree performance Danco 3 (D/3) Youth Dance Ensemble at Parkway Central Library -
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
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Curious About Acupuncture? CAMA offers workshop -UPDATED7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, April 7
7-9 p.m.
Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy (CAMA) 6782 Germantown Avenue.
Are you struggling with pain of any kind, gynecological/menopause symptoms, a digestive disorder, immune system dysfunction, anxiety, depression or other chronic condition? Acupuncture is undoubtedly ancient medicine for modern times, when it’s difficult to find both drug free solutions as well as the deep relaxation acupuncture offers, at an affordable price! In a friendly atmosphere that encourages questions, learn how this fascinating medicine works, discover what it’s like to receive acupuncture and find out if it can help your specific condition. To register, call the Mt. Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6333 or mtairylearningtree.org. An earlier posting stated this workshop was free. There is a $10 fee for the workshop.
7:00 pmCurious About Acupuncture? CAMA offers workshop -UPDATED
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Apr8Mon
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Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)Apr 8
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHCA Annual Meeting
Presbyterian Church
8855 Germantown Ave.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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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.
9:00 amUrban Athletics Fitness Class
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Apr9Tue
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For Women Who Grieve support group1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Every second Tuesday
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Women’s Center
8811 Germantown Ave.
For most women, the loss of a spouse or loved one is intensely personal and overwhelming. Achieving balance and independence is a constant struggle. For Women Who Grieve, facilitated by Barbara A. Penny, a local attorney and advocate who lost her husband to cancer 13 years ago, will provide emotional support and the tools to move forward. Additionally, Barbara will provide the opportunity for participants to talk openly in an intimate setting about life after this life-altering event. For more information or to register, call 215-260-1268. Support group is held every second Tuesday of the month.
1:45 pmFor Women Who Grieve support group -
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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Apr10Wed
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Diabetes Education Program Wednesdays in April at Center on the Hill12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24
noon – 2 p.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.You can live well with diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes. All are welcome to take part in this series of four small-group workshops, where participants receive personalized attention and learn what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Participants can sign up for one or all four workshops, or just attend the cooking workshop. Free if you attend all 4 sessions or $5 for the cooking workshop alone, which is the last session of each series. To register, call 215-248-8479.
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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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Apr11Thu
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Save the date April 18 CHCA annual meeting (all-day)Apr 11
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHCA Annual Meeting
Presbyterian Church
8855 Germantown Ave.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Yoga at The Cedars House9:00 am – 10:15 am
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 (Every Thursday)
9 a.m.
The 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, call 215-242-3121 to reserve your space. Cost $12.9:00 amYoga at The Cedars House
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