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May3Fri
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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 -
Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum -
Upstairs Downstairs Docent Tour at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7 p.m.
200 W. Tulpehocken St.Step back in time to discover the challenges and enjoyments of Victorian women across all socio-economic levels. Guests will be greeted at the door by a Victorian maid who will conduct the downstairs tour. Upstairs, the lady of the house will guide visitors. Guests will be invited to choose a pin featuring a Victorian woman’s portrait. Everyone from suffragists to recipe book writers, and from prostitutes to medical doctors will be featured. Each guest will go home with a cookie recipe and cookie taken from a 19th century cookbook. Display boards featuring Victorian era fashions and menus enhance this walking tour. Champagne and light comestibles will be served. Cost: $20
Tickets available online at www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org/visit_upstairsdownstairs.html
Or by calling 215-438-1861. Reservations required.7:00 pmUpstairs Downstairs Docent Tour at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion -
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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May4Sat
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Mt. Airy Day11:00 am – 5:00 pm
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cliveden of the National Trust
6400 Germantown Ave.
Come out and help us celebrate Mt. Airy Day on Saturday. It will be a great day of fun for the whole family – delicious food, live entertainment, great shopping, kids’ games and much more. Come and dance on the grass. There will be live entertainment all day long on two stages. Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, The Silence, Allens Lane Art Center Dancers, Dignity House Drum Line, Mt Airy Bantams Cheerleaders, Settlement Music School Ensemble, M’Balia Singley, Zumba & Line Dancing and DJ Prepa Red are just some of the performers at Saturday’s event. Mt. Airy Day features many delicious food options to choose from – no matter what you are in the mood to eat. This year we have secured many great food trucks. Shoppers will find vendors aplenty, selling everything from food to clothing to plants to hand crafted goods, arts & crafts, and jewelry to … just about everything.
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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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Poetry Reading by Gary Whitehead7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.
Gary J. Whitehead will read from his third book of poetry, “A Glossary of Chickens,” which was chosen by Paul Muldoon for the Princeton University Press Contemporary Poets Series. His previous books include “Measuring Cubits While the Thunder Claps” and “The Velocity of Dust,” as well as two award winning chapbooks of poetry. His poems have been widely published, including in the The New Yorker. Free and Open to the Public. Complimentary Refreshments Served.
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Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum -
Jazz Concert to benefit ALS Association7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
7:30 p.m.
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, auditorium
120 W. Wissahickon Ave.
Chestnut Hill College faculty and staff will join their musical talents to fundraise for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association in memory of Dennis McCloskey, brother of Kathleen McCloskey, SSJ. “An Evening of Jazz Standards” will feature Edward Strauman, Ph.D., associate professor of music and Yamaha Artist/Educator, Mary Hagenbach, student ambassador coordinator, Chris Kucynski, adjunct music faculty at Chestnut Hill, and local musician Ron Olmi. For ticket information visit http://www.alsphiladelphia.org/jazz.
7:30 pmJazz Concert to benefit ALS Association
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May5Sun
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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 -
Mt. Airy’s Outdoor Community Drum Circle1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1st Sundays May-October
1 – 3 p.m.
6945 Germantown Ave. (Lovett Library Garden).Bring a chair, bring a drum, bring a friend, join the fun. All instruments are welcome. Sponsored by Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy (CAMA). Free and open to all. Ron Kravitz of Music in the Moment: 215-233-0777.
1:00 pmMt. Airy’s Outdoor Community Drum Circle -
Free at Parkway Central Library The Boy Who Cried Bully2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2 p.m.
Parkway Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street
Nate is a third-grader with a big problem: a bully has it in for him and his friends. Luckily Bob the Bully Buster shows up to teach Nate’s class what they can do to prevent and identify bullying in Walnut Street Theater’s fun and funny production of The Boy Who Cried Bully. 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, storytelling, and more. Sundays on Stage is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. For more information call 215-686-5322.
2:00 pmFree at Parkway Central Library The Boy Who Cried Bully -
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 -
Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum
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May6Mon
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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.
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Sketching and drawing class9:30 am – 11:30 am
Mondays, start at any time.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.Enjoy sketching in a relaxed class. A variety of mediums will be demonstrated such as charcoal, pencil, pastels, pen and ink. Still lifes and photographs will be used for inspiration. All abilities are welcome. Instructor Alex Forbes has been teaching for the Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment for the past 16 years. $32 per month. To register, call Jackie Yorko (215-247-4654) or email jyorko@chestnuthillpres.org.
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Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum
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May7Tue
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Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum -
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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May8Wed
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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.
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Save the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MBID Parking Forum for 67-6800 Blocks of Germantown Ave.
Tuesday, May 14
7 p.m.
The Gathering Place
6755 Germantown Ave.
The Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (MBID) has organized this forum for property owners, businesses and tenants in the 67-6800 blocks of Germantown Ave. to voice their concerns about parking issues on the Avenue. As this commercial area of the Avenue has increased in vibrancy and occupancy, parking issues for business owners and tenants are on the increase. This forum will be an opportunity to voice concerns and brainstorm solutions. All are welcome. Savory and sweet treats from Little Jimmie’s Bakery will be served. Please RSVP to hollie@mtairybid.com.
7:00 pmSave the date! May 14 is MBID Parking Forum
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May9Thu
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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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