ENTERTAINMENT

North by Northwest. Alo Brasil plays on Friday, October 10; Calexico on Saturday, October 11; Radio Mundial on Friday, October 17; and Marc Cohn on Saturday, October 18. Performance times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000 or www.nxnwphl.com for more NxNW listings.

Goat Hollow. Mark Furman and Johnny B. play the blues on Friday, October 10; Bill Schenk and Mixed Co. play jazz on Saturday, October 11. Kiwi plays pop and rock ‘n roll on Friday, October 17 and Kevin Wright plays pop and classic rock on Saturday, October 18. No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

Mermaid Inn. Psych-a-billy plays on Friday, October 10; and Timberline plays on Saturday, October 11. Ellyn Hill and Richard Drueding return on Friday, October 17 and Don Meyer plays folk on Saturday, October 18. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill, 215-247-9797. www.themermaidinn.net.

Keswick Theatre: Boz Scaggs appears on Wednesday, October 8; political satirist Mark Russell will perform on Saturday, October 11; Joan Baez and Laura Cantrell will sing and play on Wednesday, October 15; and funnyman Bob Newhart entertains on Sunday, October 19. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

The Tony Williams Quartet will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., every Monday from 6-9 p.m. $8/$6. Information: 215-248-9229.

Jazz Flutist Walter Bell, of Chestnut Hill, is a featured performer each Sunday at Hibachi, Pier 19, Columbus Blvd. & Callowhill St., from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: 215-592-7100.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, a play by Six Feet Under creator Alan Ball, will be presented at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, through October 18. Call 215-248-0546 for tickets.

Auditions for the Holiday Pops concerts will be on Monday-Tuesday, October 13-14 from 7-10 p.m. Call 215-546-6400 to schedule an audition.

Modern Man, a comedy troupe, will perform at the Germantown Academy Arts Center, 340 Morris Road, Ft. Washington, on Sunday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Folksong Society; tickets/information: 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.

Anglesea Pub, 7136 Germantown Ave., presents Jasscape on Thursday and Sunday nights, Irish Sessium on Wednesdays and a variety of live bands on Friday nights. 215-248-3271.

Celebrate Cinema with the Whitemarsh Community Art Center: A private screening of Frida will be shown at the Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, on Sunday, October 12 at 4 p.m. A lecture by Steve Friedman, "Mr. Movie," precedes the film, followed by Mexican refreshments. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. Reservations: 610-825-0917.

Chestnut Hill Film Group will show Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles on Tuesday, October 14 in the screening room at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Free. Information: 215-901-3771 or www.armcinema25.com.

A Chestnut Hill Orchestra Concert will be presented at Saint Madeleine Sophie Parish, 6449 Greene St., on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. 215-438-9464.

Jammin’ at the Juke Joint, a jazz concert and dance featuring Home Base and the Mean Machine Band, will be at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St., on Saturday, October 18 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Information: 215-289-3606.

An Evening With East Falls Performers — a free concert featuring local talent — will be presented at the Falls of the Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-685-2093.

Looking for Half-Price Tickets to cultural events in the area? Click http://www.phillyfunguide.com/calendar/home.do and sign up!

 

ART

Eyedazzlers: The Two-Century Romance of Navajo Weaving and Germantown Yarn, an exhibition of contemporary Navajo weaving using yarn created in the Northwest, will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., through December 24. 215-248-9229 or www.sedgwickcenter.org.

ACX: Artists Cultural Exchange Group Exhibit of Mixed Media will run at Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, through October 12, followed by Beyond The Pale:  Photographs by Laura Jean Zito and Mixed Media by Rebecca Hoenig, from October 17 - 29. Receptions in conjunction with the Philadelphia Open Studios Tour are on October 18 & 19 from noon-6 p.m. 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

SHORT STORIES: Tales Textiles Tell highlights textiles, fashions and accessories from the historic archive of the Design Center at Philadelphia University, 4200 Henry Ave. Over 150 selected works relay stories — through words, images, symbols and even construction — about the people and societies who made and used them. The show will run through October 31. Information: 215-951-2860.

** Open House at Woodmere Art Museum, with activities for the whole family, will be on Sunday, October 12 from noon-4 p.m. “Make your own” in Woodmere’s studio: printmaking, sun prints and creative headwear. Meet instructors, see demonstrations; view the museum’s collections; enjoy music and more. The first Woodmere Triennial of Contemporary Photography is on display through January 11. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival takes place at the Ft. Washington Expo Center on Friday-Sunday, October 17-19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 800-210-9900 or www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Halloween Family Papermaking Workshop at Historic RittenhouseTown will be on Sunday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. The main entrance to RittenhouseTown is on Wissahickon Avenue between Lincoln Drive and Walnut Lane. Information: 215-843-2228 or www.rittenhousetown.org.

Children's and Adult Art and Culinary Workshops, offered by The Whitemarsh Community Art Center, are now available. Classes are held in the Farmhouse in Cedar Grove Park, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken. Information: 610-825-0917.

The “Warm” Show at the ADM Gallery, 314 Brown Street, Northern Liberties, through November 8, features local artists Merle Spandorfer, of Mt. Airy; Rebecca Jordan, of Flourtown; and Deborah Holljes, of Roxborough. 215-925-6040 or www.admgallery.com.

Classes in Creative and Performing Arts for Children and Adults are available at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. Call 215-248-0546 or click www.allenslane.org for more information.

 

NATURE/GARDENS

** At the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough: Evening Hayride and Campfire is on Friday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. and a Family Concert is on Saturday, October 18 at 4 p.m. The Wyncote Audubon will present “The Bird Song Grammies” on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Wissahickon Watershed Walk will be on Sunday, October 11 from 9:30-11 a.m. Click www.schuylkillcenter.org or call the center at 215-482-7300 for details about all events.

 ** At the Morris Arboretum: Varied activities, classes and trips are scheduled, including growing roses (10/11), pressed flowers (10/12 and 10/19), Japanese garden construction (10/18), growing perennials in the shade (11/19), perennial gardening (10/25), tree pruning (10/28), and general courses on home landscape design. A series of classes in floral design will be in October and November and an outdoor photography class will be offered in October. The Morris Garden Railway Display will run daily through October 14. $. The Morris Arboretum is at 100 Northwestern Ave. 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

Militia Hill Hawk Watch operates 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days/week, through October 31. Enter Ft. Washington State Park at Route 73 and Militia Hill Road. Information: 215-884-2558.

Bird Seed Sale. The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association is accepting orders for birdseed through Thursday, October 9. Birdseed will be available for pickup at the association’s headquarters on Saturday, October 18, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There are three ways to order: download the order form from www.WVWA.org, call 215-646-8866, or stop by WVWA’s headquarters at the Four Mills Barn at 12 Morris Road in Ambler.

Friends of the Wissahickon & Fairmount Park Commission sponsor field work at various locations on the second Saturday of every month. Call David Bower at 215-991-3272 for details.

 

BOOK SCENE

At Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave.: Find out about volunteer opportunities with Philadelphia Cares on Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m. The People of the Book group will meet on Tuesday, October 14 to discuss The Physician, by Noah Gordon. Information: 215-248-1213.

At the Lovett Library: “Poetry Slam” will be on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Bring poems you’ve written or would like to recite, or just come and listen. Free; no registration necessary. 6945 Germantown Ave.; 215-685-2095.

 

HEALTH/FITNESS

Fun Run. Wissahickon Wanderers Running Club meets every Saturday at 8 a.m.; start at Valley Green. Details: 215-849-9080 or www.wanderersrunningclub.org.

Blood Donors are Always Needed! You can donate on Thursday, October 9 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave. or on Wednesday, October 15 from 2-7:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, 25 W. Johnson St. For more information, call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

October is National Spinal Health Month. On Tuesdays in October, Dr. Brett D. Cardonick is offering a spinal evaluation at no charge. Call 215-242-8632 to reserve an appointment at his office at 16 E. Highland Ave.

Yoga for Seniors, Beginners & the Not So Flexible: Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike, 215-248-9642. Drop in any time.

Shape Down, a program for children ages 8-13 and their parents, will offer practical tools to create positive changes in health and weight. Registered dietician Jule Anne Henstenburg will introduce kid-friendly activities to enhance your child’s self-esteem and develop healthier eating and activity habits. Parents gain positive techniques for diet, activity and developing a balanced lifestyle. This six-session course begins on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at Chestnut Hill HealthCare Women’s Center, 8811 Germantown Ave. Cost: $95/child. Call 215-753-2000 for information and to register.

Tai Chi for Seniors at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike. 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Pre-register: 215-248-9642.

Coping with Mood Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause, originally scheduled for September 10, has been changed to Wednesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. Discuss the signs, causes and symptoms of mood changes and review various treatment options available to women. The free program will be conducted by Iris Wolfson, certified registered nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife and counselor at Chestnut Hill HealthCare Pierce Women’s Mood Center.  It will be held at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Lea auditorium, 8835 Germantown Ave. Call 215-753-2000 to register.

Bereavement Support Groups for adults, sponsored by Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., continue on Tuesday, October 14. The group meets on alternate Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-2:45 p.m. through December 9 and is free of charge. Information: 215-624-8190.

Thinking about Cosmetic Surgery — Mini Consults, are at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 13 at Chestnut Hill HealthCare Women’s Center, 8815 Germantown Ave. Find out more about cosmetic surgery: face-lift, laser procedure, liposuction or eyelid surgery. Lecture includes a free, private mini-consultation with one of Chestnut Hill Hospital’s board certified plastic surgeons. Call 215-753-2000 to register and schedule a consultation. Free.

Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Group meets the Wednesday, October 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Homelink Adult Day Care, 6950 Germantown Ave. 1-800-272-3900.

Diabetes Dialogue 2003: Managing the Physical and Emotional Aspects of Diabetes, takes place on Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, 8835 Germantown Ave. Free, but call 215-753-2000 to register.

Caregivers 101: Changing Roles and Becoming the Decision Maker for an Older Family Member. Monday, October 13, 5 p.m. box supper, 6 p.m. program; at Evergreen adult day program, 551 E. Evergreen Avenue, Wyndmoor. The first lecture in a three-part series is presented by Betsy Stratton, psychologist and outreach coordinator of the CHH Senior Behavioral Health Unit. Share the emotional and pragmatic concerns facing caregivers. Learn what to expect and how to develop coping skills. On Monday, October 20, Ruth Valentine, MSW, director of the CHHC Geriatric Resource Center, will discuss the impact of humor in coping with everyday caregiving. On Monday, October 27, discuss Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, prescription coverage, long-term care insurance, etc. Counselors from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County discuss APPRISE, a medical insurance counseling program defining each program, the differences between them and how to choose among them. Call 215-753-2000 to register. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous conducts two meetings each week at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, near Walnut Lane and Ridge Avenue. Details: 215-674-4418.

Chestnut Hill Hospital offers a great variety of programs and support groups, including exercise programs for all ages and physical conditions, cardiac rehabilitation, programs on women’s health issues, Smoke Stoppers, CPR, a senior activity and functional evaluation (SAFE) program, a variety of clinical trials, a driver screening course, wound care program, diabetes education and support center, a geriatric resource center, drop-in parenting discussion and child play group, a prosthetic and orthotic program, wheelchair program,  prenatal/postpartum yoga classes, cancer support groups, breastfeeding classes, stroke club, babysitter training and more. Call 215-753-2000 for more information or click www.chh.org.

 

EDUCATION

Free Speech, Civil Rights, & the Constitution. Historical documents, photographs and memorabilia in the exhibit will show how members of our community have exercised their constitutional rights. On display through December at the Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave. Information: 215-844-1683 or click www.libertynet.org/ghs.

Springfield Township Historical Society is hosting a bus trip to Harrisburg on Saturday, October 11. Call 215-836-5277 for details and reservations.

STRIVE Program at Metropolitan Career Center, 162 W. Chelten Ave., is beginning classes on Thursday, October 9. Free. Information: 215-843-6615.

“Entwining Lives: Sinkler, Sleeper and Design at The Highlands Garden” will be discussed on Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, at The Highlands, at the corner of Sheaff Lane and Rt. 73. Learn about Caroline Sinkler’s award-winning and celebrity-attracting gardens. $33/members; $36/non-members. Reservations: 215-641-2687.

Educational Options Program, for students who have not been in school recently, are at least 16 years old and need credits to graduate high school, are being offered at Roxborough High School. Call 215-487-4464 for information.

“The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology” will be discussed by Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, professor of religion at Bucknell University, on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Room of Fournier Hall, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. Free. Information: 215-248-7197.

Open House for Allied Health Careers will be at Community College of Philadelphia, 17th Street between Spring Garden and Callowhill, on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 215-751-8000.

“How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?” Dr. Robert L. Quigley, M.D., Ph.D., a pioneer in valvular heart disease treatment as well as beating heart surgery, will be the guest speaker at Chestnut Hill College’s tenth annual biomedical seminar on Wednesday, October 15 at 3 p.m. in the East Parlor of St. Joseph Hall, 9601 Germantown Ave. Free. 215-248-7159.

“America’s Role in the World: A National Issues Forum” will be held at the Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:45 p.m., led by Michelle Charles. Free. 215-685-2095.

Safe Sitter Basic Babysitting, Monday, October 13, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, room K, 8835 Germantown Ave. Prepare your young student (ages 11 to 13) to be an attentive and responsible babysitter. This course stresses how to handle major and minor emergencies and covers the basics of childcare. Students should bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. Space is limited so register early; call 215-753-2000 to register. Cost: $35.

Greene Street Friends School will be holding open houses for prospective families on Thursday, October 9, Saturday, October 25, and Thursdays, November 13 and December 4. Times vary; call 215-438-7545 for more information.

 

FOR THE KIDS

** The Chestnut Hill Library holds story time for 1- to 3-year-olds, held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for children 3-6. The library is at 8711 Germantown Ave. Call 215-685-9290 for all program information.

Free Library of Springfield Township, 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, offers daytime and evening story times for young children; call 215-836-5300 for exact times.

Children’s Story Time is held Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.

At the Lovett Library, toddlers and their families are invited to bring lunch and enjoy stories and fun on Tuesday, October 14 at noon. 6945 Germantown Ave.; 215-685-2095.

** Art Buddy Days At Woodmere. Children ages 4-10 and their adult “buddy” are invited to Woodmere Art Museum on Sunday, October 19 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. for a day of stories, gallery games, tours of the exhibits and hands-on activities. Register: 215-247-0948. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. or at www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

 

RELIGION

“Introduction to Judaism from a Reconstructionist Perspective” will be offered on Tuesdays through May 18 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington. 215-283-0276.

Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, is holding free organ recitals at noon on each Tuesday in October. The Wister Quartet will perform on Friday, October 10 at 8 p.m. Call 215-887-1074 for information.

Congregation Or Ami invites the community to an Open House on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m.; Sukkot Family Services on Friday October 10 at 7 p.m.; a Shabbat Sukkot Family Service on Saturday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m.; an Erev Simchat Torah Family Service, Friday October 17 at 7 p.m.; and a Shabbat Simchat Torah Morning Service, Saturday October 18 at 10:30 a.m. Judaism 103 will be led by Rabbi Kenneth Carr on Sundays, October 12 & 26, at 10:30 a.m. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

Forum Series at St. Martin-in-the-Fields takes place at 10 a.m. on Sundays, October 12, 19 & 26. The theme is “I have called you by name ... all of you.” The church is at 8000 St. Martin’s Lane. Information: 215-247-7466.

Grace Epiphany Church is hosting a Second Friday dinner on Friday, October 10 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. $5/adult, $3/child; eat in or take out. The church is at the corner of Gowen Avenue and Ardleigh Street. Information: 215-248-2950.

Heritage Weekend at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland, is October 11 & 12. Vendors of crafts and collectibles are welcome. Call 215-836-4264.

Jewish, Alive and American, an in-depth introduction of Judaism from a Reconstructionist perspective, will be offered on Tuesday evenings, beginning October 14, for 30 weeks, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington. Register by October 8: 215-283-0276 or www.orhadash.com.

Men’s Luncheon Group of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill will meet on Thursday, October 9 at noon. The guest speaker will be Andrew B. Wigglesworth, president of the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council, speaking on the future of health care in Philadelphia. Bring a sandwich and a friend; dessert and beverage will be provided. 8855 Germantown Ave.; suggested donation is $3.

Music Meditations for Peace and Healing, with Julia Haines on the harp, take place most Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 8812 Germantown Ave. 215-842-9123.

Plymouth Valley Baptist Church, 1090 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting: Christian Concert featuring Stan and David Wells will be on Saturday, October 11 at 7 p.m.; spaghetti dinner is at 6 p.m. 610-278-1638.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: Centering prayer sessions are on Wednesdays, 7 a.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. A three-part course on St. Paul and the New Testament will be on Wednesdays, October 8, 15 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. Information: the Rev. John Francis at 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will present “The West Virginia Woman,” Karen MacKay, performing Appalachian music, on Sunday, October 19 at 4 p.m. Free. 3025 Church Road, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-3098.

St. Philip Neri Parish, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill: A musical evening, featuring Tom Gala and the Terraplanes and the Children’s Gospel Choir from Our Lady of Hope, will be on Friday, October 10 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $3 plus a jar of peanut butter. Information: 610-834-9868.

Unitarian Society of Germantown offers “Coffee and Conversation” on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, October 12, the topic will be “Health Care for Philadelphia.” Hear about the issues, including universal health care. 6511 Lincoln Drive; 215-844-1157.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Walk Philadelphia, more than four-dozen guided architecture tours of the city and region, is being offered again this year. These guided walking tours, sponsored for many years by the Foundation for Architecture, offer unique insights into neighborhoods in the region. 215-625-9255.

Chestnut Hill in Laurel Hill. Tom Keels leads a tour through Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 11 at 1 p.m. (meet at Laurel Hill). Visit burial sites of illustrious Hillers and more. Information: 215-247-0417.

Litter Cleanup, sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Rotary, will be on Saturday, October 11. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Maintenance Shed at the R8 train station, just off of Germantown Avenue at Evergreen Ave. Coffee, donuts, bags, rakes and brooms provided. Cleanup lasts until noon.

The Friends of Historic Bethlehem Pike will have its next organizational meeting to discuss the future of Bethlehem Pike on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on East Mill Road and Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown. All concerned Springfield Township residents are encouraged to attend.

Flea Market and Craft Fair at Saint Madeleine Sophie Parish, 6449 Greene St, will be on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. 215-438-9464.

Flea Market, Flower Sale, Italian Dinner and more Fall Fest activities will be on Saturday, October 18 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 5720 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, starting at 9 a.m. Information: 215-483-1529.

Highlands Craft Show, featuring more than 60 craft artists, will be on Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Skippack Pike & Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington. $7 pp. 215-641-2687.

Heritage Dance Festival, with over 100 dance and music events, including workshops and beginner-level teaching, participatory dance events, performances and more, plus crafts, food, etc., will be on Friday-Sunday, October 10-12 at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School on Germantown Pike. Information: www.heritagedancefestival.com or 215-635-1013. 

Chestnut Hill College Annual Golf Invitational will take place on Monday, October 13 at Whitemarsh Valley Golf Club, Lafayette Hill, starting at 11:30 a.m. To attend, call 215-248-7137.

 

CANDIDATES’ NIGHTS

• Mayoral candidate Sam Katz will conduct a question-and-answer session on Sunday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave. Free. Information: 215-242-2175.

• Mayoral candidates Sam Katz and John Street have been invited to share their visions for our communities and the city on Monday, October 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Settlement Music School, 6128 Germantown Ave. (At press time, only Katz had confirmed his attendance.) Information: 215-205-4988. Sponsored by East Mt. Airy Neighbors, West Mt. Airy Neighbors and other Northwest community organizations.

• Mayor John Street is tentatively scheduled to speak at the Venetian Club at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 19. This event is sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Community Association. Information: 215-247-9858.

 

VOLUNTEER

Hope Lodge will hold a volunteer training and orientation on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m.-noon. 553 Bethlehem Pike, Ft. Washington. Information: 215-646-1595.

Harvest Festival at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Whitemarsh, will be on Sunday, October 19. Volunteers needed. Call 215-351-1460.

 

DON’T MISS

Chestnut Hill’s Fall Festival of the Arts, with activities and entertainment for the whole family, will be on the 8000-8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue on Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 215-247-6696.

 

CONTACT US

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