ENTERTAINMENT

NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Friday, Nov. 19, Wellstar; Saturday, Nov. 20, Philly Gumbo; Friday, Nov. 26, DJ Gary O; Saturday, Nov. 27, Zydeco A Go Go. Times and cover charges vary. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. are for Salsa; Sundays at 8, it's classic R&B. Brunch is on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000.

TANGLEFOOT will perform at the Germantown Academy Arts Center, Morris Road, Ft. Washington, on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. Tickets/information: 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.

KESWICK THEATRE: Fri., Nov. 19, legendary jam band Little Feat; Sat., Nov. 20, bluegrass stars Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, plus Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet, plus The Seldom Scene. Wednesday, Nov. 24, Hot Tuna: acoustic & electric; Friday, Nov. 26, Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine; Saturday, Nov. 27, Will Downing Christmas concert. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com.

CHESTNUT HILL FILM GROUP presents The Third Man on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Free. 215-248-0977.

BOOK OF DAYS, a play by Lanford Wilson, will be presented at The Stagecrafters, 8130 Germantown Ave., through Nov. 20. 215-247-8881.

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER, a mystery/thriller by D.D. Brooke, will be presented by the Mask and Foil Drama Club of Chestnut Hill College on Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the college's Gruber Theater, located in Logue Library at 9601 Germantown Ave.  General admission is $5. 215-248-7990.

PHILOMEL BAROQUE will perform at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. $. 215-569-9700 or www.philomel.org.

ANNIE will be performed by Mount Saint Joseph Academy's Fine Arts Department on Friday, Nov. 19; and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens and children under 10. For tickets, call 215-233-3177. MSJA is located at the corner of Wissahickon and Stenton Avenues in Flourtown.

VIOLIN SOLO SONATAS BY BACH will be performed by Solomiya Ivakhiv on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church as part of this year's Bach Festival. $20. www.Bach-Fest.org.

BUS STOP, by William Inge, will be performed by the North Light Players on Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. at Kendrick Recreation Center, Ridge and Roxborough Avenues in Roxborough. The show is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $5 - $7 at the door. 215-483-4800 or northlightcommunitycenter.org.

FILM AT THE SEDGWICK CULTURAL CENTER, 7137 Germantown Ave.: Saturday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Love, Sex and Eating the Bones, a sexy and engaging love story with a twist (parental discretion advised). $5. 215-248-9229 or www.sedgwickcenter.org.

SPINNING INTO BUTTER, by Rebecca Gilman, a provocative and funny exposé of racism and political correctness at a picture perfect Vermont college, will be presented by The Drama Group on Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. 215-844-0724 or www.thedramagroup.org.

THEATER TRIP: Congregation Or Ami is sponsoring a trip to see Menopause The Musical at Society Hill Playhouse, Sunday, Nov. 28. Tickets/information: 610-828-9066.

OLDIES DANCE PARTY with DJs Lou Costello and Billy from Philly will be on Friday, Nov. 26 from 8-midnight. Lu Lu Shriners Great Hall, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting. 800-898-5858. $10 pp. BYOB; ice, water, soda available. Free Parking. Line dance lessons at 7 p.m. are free.

MERMAID INN: Friday, Nov. 19, Sacred Cowboys; Saturday, Nov. 20, Sacred Cowboys; Friday, Nov. 26, Something Black; Saturday, Nov. 27, Psych-a-billy. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill. 215-247-9797 or www.themermaidinn.net.

ARC GOSPEL OPEN MIC NIGHTS take place at the Point of Destination Café, Upsal Train Station, Greene & Upsal streets, on Nov. 18 and every other Friday night thereafter, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 267-736-2063.

THE DEATH OF THE BLACK JESUS, by David Barr, will play at the Allens Lane Theater, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, from Nov. 19 - Dec. 4, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets: $15 ($2 discount for students & seniors on Sundays). 215-248-0546 or www.allenslane.org.

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.

THE LOFT JAZZ CLUB (UPSTAIRS AT ANGLESEA'S PUB), 7132 Germantown Ave., offers live jazz on Saturdays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. 215-247-0598.

AT THE LAROSE CLUB, 5531 Germantown Ave., Tony Williams plays jazz on Mondays; you can take dance lessons and/or dance to the oldies on Wednesdays; enjoy live jazz and Caribbean music on Fridays; and dance to the oldies on Saturdays. 215-844-5818.

BLUE MONDAY JAZZ JAMS take place each Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave.

ARTS

HAHN GALLERY, 8439 Germantown Ave., will show Richard Yeager's "Recent Paintings: France & Italy," through Nov. 30. 215-247-8439 or www.hahngallery.com.

TESSERAE STUDIO GALLERY, a Make-Your-Own Mosaic Shop and Craft Gallery at 6780 Germantown Ave., presents Sharon Bartmann: Raku Tile and Sculpture. The exhibit will run through Nov. 21. 215-848-2110 or www.bellamosaic.com.

JMS GALLERY, 8236 Germantown Ave. Wed-Fri, 1-6:30; Sat, 12-5; and by appointment. Nov. 17 - Dec. 31: oil paintings by Zhang Wei; sculpture by Moore College professor Paul Hubbard. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 20, 4-7 p.m. 215-248-4649.

LUMINOSITY, an Art in City Hall exhibit which includes the work of Chestnut Hill artist Patricia Ingersoll, will be on display through Jan. 28 on the northeast corner of City Hall, second and fourth floors.

CHESTNUT HILL ARTIST NIC COVIELLO is showing his botanical works on paper -- illuminated drawings -- at the Nexus Gallery, 137 N. 2nd St. through Nov. 28. 215-629-1103.

"ARABESQUES," encaustic paintings by Christopher Meredith, are on display at Gallery Saint Martin. Also featuring painting, prints and more by Susan Hall, Naomi Limont, Monique Seyler and Ursula Sternberg. Public hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 2-6 p.m. through Dec. 19 and by appointment. Call 215-247-7811 for info. Visit at 7811 St. Martin's Lane or at www.GallerySaintMartin.com.

** WOODMERE ART MUSEUM is showing a collection of more than 50 works -- including oil paintings, watercolors and prints -- by the late Allan Freelon, African-American, Tyler School of Art-educated, master Impressionist painter and printmaker through Nov. 28. Paintings by Nelson Shanks will be on display through Jan. 16. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. Suggested donation $5, $3 seniors and students, children under 12 free. Visiting hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Call 215-247-0476 or visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org for more information.

FURNISHING THE HOME IN EARLY FEDERAL GERMANTOWN, 1790-1810, is the exhibit at the Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave., until December 30. 215-844-1683 or www.germantownhistory.org.

FALL AT ALLENS LANE ART CENTER includes classes, plays, art exhibits and more. See complete schedule and register online at www.allenslane.org/classes.html or call 215-248-0546 for a brochure.

THE WISSAHICKON ART CENTER, 5245 Ridge Ave., Roxborough, offers classes for kids and adults in performing and visual arts. Call 215-482-4860 for details.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER CALL FOR ENTRIES. Open to producers of fine original crafts including clay, fiber, metal, wood, glass, etc. through juried committee. Annual craft market is held Dec. 2-5 in the Barn in Cedar Grove Park on Cedar Grove Road in Conshohocken. Details: 610-825-0917.

WHITEMARSH COMMUNITY ART CENTER, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken, offers a variety of art workshops for adults and children throughout the year, plus theater and museum trips. 610-825-0917.

KIDS CARE 11. The Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., presents Kids Care 11, a collaboration with MANNA (Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance), WXPN's Kids Corner (88.5 FM), and students and teachers from 20 public and private schools, to create art for people homebound with HIV and AIDS, through Dec. 20. 215-247-0948 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

THE GERMANTOWN WOMEN'S Y, 5820 Germantown Ave., is offering a series of art workshops for children (Nov. 27-Dec. 18) and adults (starting Nov. 29). Registration: 215-438-6266.

SEDGWICK CULTURAL CENTER FINE CRAFT SHOW: fine crafts on display and for sale. Opening reception Friday, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. Craft show will run until Dec. 23. Gallery hours:  Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 7137 Germantown Ave., 215- 248-9229.

NATURE/GARDENS

** THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (SCEE) is at 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Roxborough. Information/pre-registration for all programs: 215-482-7300.

THE WISSAHICKON VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION will hold a family program on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. called Native American Hunting -- for ages 6 and up. $1 per child for members and $3 for non members. RSVP: 215-646-8866. 12 Morris Road, Ambler.

** AT THE MORRIS ARBORETUM: A variety of trips, activities and classes are going on now -- for amateurs as well as professionals -- adults as well as kids -- including horticulture, perennial gardening, landscape design and floral design. 100 Northwestern Ave.; $; 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.

HIKE THE WISSAHICKON with various groups throughout the month. Call the Friends of the Wissahickon at 215-247-0417 for details or click www.fow.org/calendar/calendar.htm.

THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY offers a variety of classes throughout the year at various locations. Call 215-988-8869 or go to www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org for details.

FOR THE KIDS

** THE CHESTNUT HILL LIBRARY, 8711 Germantown Ave.: Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds is on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., and on most Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for children 3-6. 215-685-9290.

O'DOODLE'S TOY STORE, 8335 Germantown Ave., is now offering martial arts for kids classes and holds an interactive story time on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 215-247-7345.

FREE LIBRARY OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, offers daytime and evening story times for young children. Mighty Mike and trainer Linda Adkins will be at the library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18. 215-836-5300.

BORDERS, 8701 Germantown Ave.: Children's story time is held the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. 215-248-1213.

THE LOVETT LIBRARY, 6945 Germantown Ave.: Call for story hours and special events: 215-685-2095.

NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. ministry at Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., offers kid's club for ages 3 - 13 every first and third Saturday from 10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids experience Bible time, music, games, arts and crafts and more. Lunch is provided. Drama club and drill team programs are also available. 215-479-9375.

BABY LAPSIT SERIES. Babies, ages 6-18 months, and their caregivers are invited to a lapsit series at the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. Learn bounces, tickles, rhymes and songs to share with your baby, and meet other local parents and caregivers. Older siblings are welcome, and should bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce and tickle. Friday, Nov. 19 at 10:15 a.m. No pre-registration is required. 215-685-2093.

TODDLER STORY TIMES. Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, are invited to bring their caregivers to the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., for a fun story time series. Share stories, learn a few rhymes and songs, and enjoy meeting other kids, parents and caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Friday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. No pre-registration is required. 215-685-2093.

PLAY FREE AT PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM. Free Library of Philadelphia customers will now be able to visit the Please Touch Museum for free through a special program. Eight library branches, including the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library at 68 W. Chelten Ave., are loaning out Please Touch Museum play passes, allowing up to six people to visit the museum for free. Details: 215-685-2152.

FUN BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH AN HISTORIC TWIST. For kids aged 7-12, a party at The Highlands includes historic games, crafts, dress up, scavenger hunts and more. The Highlands is located at 7001 Sheaff Lane, Ft. Washington. 215-641-2687.

GAME NIGHT for kids in grades 1-12 will be on Monday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave. Bring your favorite board games or use the library's. Refreshments provided. No pre-registration is required. 215-685-2093.

THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., offers after-school and teen leadership programs, plus sports, arts and other activities for kids. Details: 215-482-3900.

HATCH DANCE THEATER offers dance and creative movement classes for youngsters; and teen, college and adult acting and modern dance classes, with a college student discount. 215-416-0457.

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS will join Santa in his arrival at Plymouth Meeting Mall at noon on Saturday, Nov. 20.

THE WISSAHICKON SKATING CLUB, Willow Grove Avenue and Cherokee Street, has public ice skating every Friday, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; open adult hockey on Saturday, 11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; group skating lessons and hockey instruction for all ages at varied times and days; and fun birthday parties. 215-247-1759.

HEALTH/FITNESS

THURSDAY, NOV. 18 IS THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT. Do it.

BEGINNER GYROKINESIS CLASS (therapeutic movement system for the spine) taught by Joe Tighe, physical therapist, every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at his studio, The Balance Point, 400 W. Hortter St., 215-844-7773. First class free.

BLOOD SUPPLIES ARE AT A CRITICALLY LOW LEVEL! Being a donor might not get your name in the newspaper or on TV, but it sure makes you an American hero. On Saturday, Nov. 20, you can give at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Bethlehem Pike & Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.pleasegiveblood.org.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA will be taught by Kiki Judd at Yoga Schelter on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. $25. 3502 Scotts Lane, Bldg. 3, Suite 1, East Falls. www.yogaschelter.com or 215-991-YOGA.

"LEND A HAND FOR THE HUNGRY" day will be hosted by Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic, 8151 Ridge Ave. in Roxborough on Thursday, Nov. 18, between 8:30-11 a.m. and 3-6:30 p.m. The public is invited to take advantage of free health and wellness information, postural evaluations and chiropractic consultations. Canned food donations will be collected at the door through Thanksgiving; proceeds from will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank. 215-487-2500.

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE of Greater Philadelphia will be offering continuing education programs and classes on health and healing at various locations throughout the region. Visit www.jfcsphil.org or call 215-540-3737 for more information.

STRENGTH AND AEROBIC INTERVAL TRAINING is offered on Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. at Wallace and Glick Physical Therapy and Fitness, 813 Bethlehem Pike. $. 215-233-9677. Donna Storm and Drew Wallace will lead the training.

KEYSTONE HOSPICE OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS throughout the month, with specialty groups for children, widowers, young widows, and a new "motherless daughters" group. Most are free, lunch is often included, but pre-registration is requested: 215-836-2440. 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor.

STAY IN SHAPE. For many kinds of movement, mind-body and dance classes for you and your kids, ongoing and drop-in, look to the Moving Arts Studio, off Lincoln Drive. 215 842-1040.

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.

RELAX INTO NOW MEDITATION teleclass with Linda Durand every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. Join this group call and experience "yoga on the phone" without leaving home! 215-242-0604 or www.RelaxIntoNow.com.

THE ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., offers a variety of fitness classes for adults throughout the year. 215-482-3900.

YOGA / TAI CHI / QIGONG classes are offered throughout the week at The Second Wind Center, 98 Bethlehem Pike. Information: 215-248-9642.

CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL offers a great variety of programs and support groups, plus exercise programs for all ages and physical conditions (including yoga and Feldenkrais), cardiac rehabilitation, women's health issues, smoking cessation programs, 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. 215-753-2000 or www.chh.org.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY sponsors many programs and support groups for people with cancer. 215-879-7733 or www.twcp.org.

EDUCATION

STORYTELLING FOR GROWNUPS. Patchwork Storytelling Guild and Keepers of the Culture (Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group) present TELLEBRATION 2004, an International day of storytelling for grownups at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, on Saturday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 2 p.m. Featured storytellers include Nashid Ali, Milt Cohen, Vashti Carey Duff, Irma Gardner-Hammond, Bill Mettler and Carla Wiley. Reservations $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (Students ages 11-18 and seniors $5 at the door.) To reserve tickets, call 215-849-8783.

ENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, 1118 Church Road, Oreland, through Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to community, friends and neighbors. 215-233-6080.

THE UNITED STATES' DIVERSE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES will be the topic of a special presentation at Interac Center, 6012 Ridge Ave., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19. Carla Messinger, a Commonwealth speaker of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, will speak on "Our Native American Heritage: What You Know That Isn't So," in a presentation that is free and open to the public. RSVP: 215-487-1750.

KIDS THAT START AHEAD, STAY AHEAD! How to teach your newborn to six-year-old anything and everything joyously. View a free 44-minute introductory video production, featuring author Glenn Doman, on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Reservations: 267-440-2576.

FRENCH-ONLY CONVERSATION LUNCHEON, sponsored by the Alliance Française, will take place at CinCin, 7838 Germantown Ave., on Friday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. 215-735-5283.

THE MT. AIRY COMPUTER CENTER, 6335 Wayne Ave., offers classes for kids and adults throughout the week. Call 215-438-8505 for a complete schedule.

PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS is accepting applications for the 2005-2006 Class. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2005. Go to www.whitehouse.gov/fellows for details.

AT BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL, 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote: The scholarship examination will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. Fall registration for the class of 2009 will be through Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 .m., in the lobby of the school. Eighth grade visitation day is on Thursday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by the fall open house that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 215-887-5575, ext. 226 or www.mcdevitths.org.

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES will host an Information session on M.S./Psy.D and Psy.D. programs on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Social Room of Fournier Hall located at 9601 Germantown Ave. 215-248-7077 or e-mail profpsych@chc.edu.

GERMANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING. The GHS invites its members and the public to attend its annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring speaker William T. Coleman Jr., winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This program, free and open to the public, will be held in Saint Barnabas Hall at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, at 5421 Germantown Ave. A reception will follow immediately afterward at the Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave. 215-844-1683 or www.germantownhistory.org.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BOARD LEADERSHIP. Advance your expertise. Become a motivator with influence. Make an impact on the arts. This Arts & Business Council Business On Board® program trains business professionals and attorneys on nonprofit board governance. Graduates of the program are then matched with boards and committees of dynamic arts and cultural organizations. Apply before Dec. 15 to be part of the next training session that begins in January 2005. 215-790-3769 or snegus@philachamber.com.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, sponsored by SPEC, will meet on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Branch of the Free Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Joe Scullin, director of social services for UCP, is the featured speaker. 215-248-5930.

CITIZEN'S CAFÉ, Thursday, Nov. 18, noon - 1 p.m. and every first and third Thursday of the month at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. on Independence Mall, brings together journalists and guest experts for lively conversation and heated debate. Free. 215-409-6600 or www.constitutioncenter.org.

RELIGION

NORTHWEST INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Bringing Neighbors Together, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5421 Germantown Ave. (at Coulter Street). Participation of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, including four choirs, a liturgical dance troupe, and a slide presentation, "Historical Congregations of Germantown Avenue," by Rev. Katie Day, of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Sponsored by Northwest Interfaith Movement (NIM), a coalition of 41 congregations in Germantown, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Hill. Information: 215-843-5600 x221.

UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF GERMANTOWN, 6511 Lincoln Drive, offers "Coffee and Conversation" on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Bill and Betsy Rosenberg will talk about what's going on at the U.U. House on Nov. 21. For Information call 215-844-1157 or visit www.usguu.org.

RABBI ARTHUR GREEN will be at the Germantown Jewish Centre, Lincoln Drive and West Ellet Street, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20, to participate in the 5th Annual Memorial Shabbat. Rabbi Green will discuss "Hasidism -- Old and New: Reflections on the Emergence of an American Neo-Hasidism over the Past Several Decades and its Relationship to the Original East European Movement." To participate in the Friday night potluck dinner before Shabbat services or for more information, call 215-844-1507 or go to www.GermantownJewishCentre.org.

DR. ALI B. ALI-DINAR will speak on "The Crisis in Darfur, Sudan: Are We Our Brother's Keeper?" at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. Dr. Ali-Dinar is outreach director for the University of Pennsylvania African Studies Center and a Sudanese national. 215-247-2561.

FESTIVAL OF HYMNS CHOIR with instrumental ensemble directed by Harrilese DuRant Miles, presents "A Musical Celebration of Thanksgiving for Advent and Christmas." This service of praise will take place at Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, 47 East Haines Street, Sunday, Nov. 28, at 4 p.m. Free-will offering. 215-844-9564.

SSJ CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY, 9701 Germantown Ave., offers weekend retreats, presentations and spiritual workshops throughout the year. Call 215-248-7222 for details.

PLYMOUTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1090 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, offers a full range of worship and community services. 610-277-1690 or www.PVCCHURCH.com.

CONNECTING TO OUR JUDAISM is a series of interactive and experiential programs at Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. 610-828-9066.

MISCELLANEOUS

EMPTY BOWL DINNER. Thursday, Nov. 18, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Chestnut Hill College, Rotunda of St. Joseph Hall, 9601 Germantown Ave. $12 adults; $6 children/students. 215-248-7031.

AT THE CHESTNUT HILL SENIOR CENTER, 7999 Crittenden St.: Mini-bazaar and holiday party will be on Friday, Nov. 19 from noon-3 p.m.; Senior Scrabble Fest will be on Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 1-3 p.m. 215-248-0180.

WINTER CRAFT FAIR will be held at the Waldorf School, 7500 Germantown Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $2, adults and $1, children. 215-248-1662.

HOLIDAY AUCTION, sponsored by the Bishop McDevitt High School Parents' Association, will be on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the school cafeteria (handicap accessible), 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote. Tickets are $15/person, $25/couple. The auction is open to anyone 21 years and older. 215-887-5575, ext. 232 or www.mcdevitths.org.

MANNA'S PIE IN THE SKY GOURMET BENEFIT FOR HIV/AIDS COMMUNITY -- One $25 donation provides Thanksgiving dinner to a family of four. Through Nov. 19 a selection of five $25 Thanksgiving pies will be on sale with all proceeds benefiting MANNA's mission - to deliver nourishment to people living with HIV/AIDS. The five pies MANNA will be offering this year include: Old-Fashioned Apple, Delilah Winder's Sweet Potato, MANNA's own Pumpkin Pie, Bob Cotten's Southern Pecan Pie and Strike it Rich! Cheesecake Pie with Caramelized Pecans & Chocolate. Orders can be placed online at www.mannapa.org or by calling toll free 1-866-SKY-PIES.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at W.B. Saul High School, 7100 Henry Avenue. Refreshments, raffles, crafts, handmade holiday decorations, gift baskets, candles and lots more. 267-235-0961.

RECYCLING SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 20. Recyclables will be collected from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Unitarian Church of Germantown parking lot (enter off Johnson Street between Greene Street and Wayne Avenue). Weaver's Way Cooperative and PhilaPride sponsor this third Saturday of each month collection. 215-843-2350.

MOUNT AIRY PLAYGROUND, 7001 Germantown Ave., has a variety of fall activities for kids and adults: after-school programs, football, ceramics, basketball, aerobics, karate, line dancing and more. Call 215-685-9297 for details.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974 REUNION will be on Nov. 26-27. Make your reservation ASAP by calling 610-323-7150 or e-mail eces@enter.net.

"TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION" is on display at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, 222 North 20th Street, through January 2. 215-448-1200 or www.fi.edu.

LEWIS & CLARK: THE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION will be on display at The Academy of Natural Sciences through March 20, 2005. 1-800-347-9000 or go to www.acnatsci.org/lewisclark.

THE PHILADELPHIA MARATHON, which takes runners through the historic and scenic streets of Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 21, is seeking volunteers in several capacities for the city's 11th annual race. Contact Jim Marino at 2215-685-0711 or e-mail Volunteer@philadelphiamarathon.com.

FREE ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM, 321 Chestnut Street in Old City, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 27 & 28 and Dec. 4 & 5. Free admission includes free holiday-themed crafts, such as a project to create holiday cards for American troops overseas. Young visitors receive a free copy of the National Liberty Museum's "Celebrations" activity booklet, which highlights the shared spirit of peace in diverse cultural celebrations across the globe. 215-925-2800 or www.libertymuseum.org.

WALK PHILADELPHIA offers dozens of guided architecture tours of the city and region. 215-625-9255 or www.walkphiladelphia.com.

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THE CHESTNUT HILL HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR is on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m..

VOLUNTEER

… Help a child learn to read. Philadelphia Reads is working to ensure that all Philadelphia children read well and independently by the end of third grade. Volunteers become reading coaches at area schools and after-school programs. Training sessions are held in the Municipal Services Building, 1207 Chestnut St. Call 215-851-1748 for more information or to reserve a spot.

… "Lewis & Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition" will be at The Academy of Natural Sciences this fall. Make history as a volunteer for this once-in-a-lifetime museum exhibit. For information, contact Lois Kuter, volunteer coordinator, 215-299-1029 or kuter@acnatsci.org.

… Roxborough YMCA after school program needs your help. Are you a high school student, college student or adult looking to help others? Are you good with math, English, history, science or arts and crafts? The Roxborough YMCA is looking for volunteer tutors to help tutor children in its After School Program. Children will range from kindergarten to the fifth grade. Anyone interested should contact Mark Szezek at the Roxborough YMCA at 215-482-3900, extension 24.

… Volunteer with ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships! Share your passion, hobby or pastime with kids for one hour a week at a school, recreation center or library convenient to you. Call ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships at 215-875-7024, e-mail asapinfo@phillyasap.org or go to www.phillyasap.org. 

… The Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps of The Schuylkill Center is seeking active people over 55 who are interested in doing water quality monitoring, public outreach or related activities for just a few hours each month. Call 215-482-7300.

… The Lupus Foundation of Southeastern PA can always use help with general office work as well as special projects. 215-517-5070 or www.lupus-sepa.org.

… Chestnut Hill Hospital is recruiting volunteers for a variety of challenging positions. Volunteers are needed in patient and non-patient care areas. A commitment of a 4-hour block of time once a week is desired. Call 215-248-8289 or e-mail vsd@CHH.org.

… Fox Chase Cancer Center is looking for volunteers to provide administrative staffing assistance. Call 215-728-3110 for more information.

… Cancer Patients Need Your Help. Area cancer patients need your help to get to and from their medical treatments and appointments. Road to Recovery, a service program sponsored by the American Cancer Society, needs kind people to volunteer a few weekday hours to help a neighbor in need. Some mileage reimbursement is available and schedules are flexible. Reliable car and insurance required. For more information, call 610-692-0677.

… The Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking male and female volunteers to serve as mentors to the young men and women enrolled in DHS' Achieving Independence Center (AI Center), a resource for young men and women in foster care who are "aging out" of the system. For many of these young people, there is no family or support network awaiting them. The AI Center enables these young men and women to acquire basic life skills, employment training, job opportunities and even a place to live. Mentors must be at least 21 years of age, be willing to make a 12-month commitment to the AI Center and volunteer a minimum of four hours per month. The AI Center staff will match you with a young person with whom you are compatible and provide you with mentor orientation and training sessions. The most significant requirements are compassion, strong listening skills and a desire to help someone less fortunate. To learn more about the program, call the AI Center at 215-574-9194.

… The Highlands Historical Society Needs Volunteers. The Highlands has a number of opportunities to work with children, (primarily 4th and 5th graders) guiding them through numerous hands-on activities and engaging their minds. A background in history and/or teaching is a plus but not a requirement. Call Jennifer April at The Highlands Historical Society for more information: 215-641-2687.

… The Red Cross Needs Disaster Response Volunteers. Free training provided. Call 215-405-8558.

… The Center for Literacy is seeking volunteers to help improve the reading skills of thousands of area residents. Call 215-474-1235 or click www.centerforliteracy.org for more information.

… Foster Parents Needed. Catholic Social Services is looking for married or single adults to become foster parents to children of all ages, races and religions. Homes are also needed for children with special medical or emotional needs and for siblings who wish to live together. 215-587-3960.

… Philadelphia Reads is seeking volunteers to read with children -- 1st through 3rd grade -- in school day and after-school programs throughout the city. Training programs are scheduled on a regular basis. Book sorters are also needed. 215-686-4450.

… Historic RittenhouseTown needs volunteers for a variety of activities. Call 215-438-5711 or go to www.rittenhousetown.org.

… Samaritan Care Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide one-on-one companionship to terminally ill patients with a wide range of life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, end-stage cardiac diseases, ALS and end-stage Alzheimer's. For information call 215-653-7310.

… The Franklin Institute Science Museum needs volunteers in a variety of areas, from mentoring Germantown students about careers in science and technology to greeting visitors to helping with the museum's special events. Call 215-448-1163 or visit www.fi.edu.

… www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/volunteer/ is a great starting point for you to find volunteer opportunities, as is www.philacares.com.

… Mayor's commission on service to the aging's APPRISE program is seeking volunteers to counsel seniors regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health care fraud issues; training will be provided. For more information, call 215-686-8462.

… Historic RittenhouseTown Seeks War Reenactors. To support and expand its historical interpretive and educational programs, Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark District, which is the 1690 site of North America's first paper mill manufacturing community, is searching for an American Revolutionary War reenactment group or organization. With a major grant from the William Penn Foundation and other supporting funding sources, a key project was recently completed on the circa 1845 Enoch Rittenhouse Home, one of the seven original properties within this historic site. A portion of this historic building now has dedicated space for a group or organization to partner with Historic RittenhouseTown to provide the public with programs, events and activities centered on the American Revolution. This goal is important, since part of this crucial conflict, the 1777 Battle of Germantown, was fought on this location, now within Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. For more information, call 215-438-5711 or e-mail HistRitTwn@aol.com.

USEFUL WEB SITES

… Your guide to most things local in Chestnut Hill is www.chestnuthillpa.com or www.chestnuthill.org.

… Want to know what's going on around the state? Go to www.visitpa.com.

… The Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration maintains a Web site chock full of good, important information for consumers ... and you can read everything for free: www.pueblo.gsa.gov.

… The National Constitution Center's Web site, www.constitutioncenter.org, is chock full of information and activities.

… The U.S. government's official Web portal is www.FirstGov.gov, with links to thousands of pages featuring helpful services and information from federal, state and local government.

… The Arthritis Foundation maintains www.jointeffort.info, an interactive online resource page to help prevent, manage and control arthritis.

… Do not call! Avoid those telemarketers. Everything you need to know about the state and federal "do not call" lists is available at www.nocallsplease.com.

… Wondering about product recalls? To be notified automatically when a product is recalled, call the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 1-800-638-CPSC and ask to be put on their mailing list, or sign up at www.cpsc.gov.

… A cultural access guide for people with disabilities is at www.art-reach.org.

… There's a virtual animal shelter at www.petfinder.com.

… Here's an online club for children 7-14 with asthma: www.AsthmaBusters.org.

… To learn about your rights in dealing with debt, click http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fdc.htm. As a matter of fact, www.ftc.com can be one of your most useful resources.

… "Personal Safety for Children: A Guide for Parents" is available at www.missingkids.com.

… See www.financialassistancenetwork.org for a free download about reducing your drug costs.

… The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has launched its e-commerce site, www.pawineandspirits.com, which will offer mostly super premium and hard-to-find wines, often not available in the local store.

… http://www.parentednet.org/ takes you to the Parent Education Network, which offers free information and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.

… The Clean Air Council's "Green Guide" is at www.temple.edu/env-stud.

… Keep safety in mind when shopping for toys. Check the American Academy of Pediatrics at www.aap.org; and a nonprofit group, Kids in Danger, which notifies parents of recalls at www.kidsindanger.org.

… The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission wants to help you make informed decisions about your choices of electricity, natural gas and telephone service. Click www.utilitychoice.org to learn how to make informed decisions.

… Traveling? www.bbonline.com can come in real handy if you're looking for a bed & breakfast in which to stay.

… www.readandrideclub.com takes you to the transit book club. As a member you will receive a monthly discount on featured Read & Ride book selections, invitations to unique literary events, and more. So ride public transit, sit back, relax and read!

… www.seniormatters.org takes you to FAIR, the site of the Fairness Advocates for Intergenerational Rights, who run programs like free 911-only cell phones and free "are you all right?" telephone calls for seniors. Whole Foods Markets are now a drop-off point for your used cell phones, in addition to the CHBA office at 8426 Germantown Ave. and other sites; contact FAIR at 215-333-4006 for details.

… www.attorneygeneral.gov is Pennsylvania's site that is full of useful consumer protection information.

… www.mla.org is the site of the Modern Language Association, which will let you learn about what languages are spoken where in the U.S. -- and in what percentage.

… www.oldcitydistrict.org takes you to historic, trendy Old City in Philadelphia, with a list of restaurants, shops and more.

YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW:

LOOKING FOR HALF-PRICE TICKETS to cultural events in the area? Click http://www.phillyfunguide.com/calendar/home.do and sign up!

THURSDAYS ARE OLDIES NIGHTS AT THE COMMODORE BARRY CLUB, Carpenter Lane and Emlen Street in West Mount Airy. In the tradition of continuing culturally diverse gatherings in Northwest Philadelphia, 2 Girls and A Guy sponsors an oldies night dance party every Thursday from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $10 includes one drink and food. Information: 215-275-8577.

DATING PARTIES FOR GROWN-UPS are now available in Chestnut Hill for a range of age groups at different times. Call 215-248-9642 or click www.philadelphia-speed-dating.com for all the details.

INDEPENDENCE TOASTMASTERS OF FLOURTOWN provides training in leadership and public speaking skills every first and third Tuesday of the month at Scoogi's, 738 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional. 215-482-8765.

THE BUSINESS CENTER AT NEW COVENANT CAMPUS offers a variety of courses in business, marketing, management and more for small businesses. 7500 Germantown Ave. Call 215-247-2473 or click www.thebizctr.com for more information.

THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF ERDENHEIM meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Oreland Presbyterian Church, Church and Paper Mill Roads, beginning at noon. Information: 215-836-1446. Guests are welcome.

CONGREGATION OR AMI: Classes in ethics, Torah study, women's issues, basic Judaism and more, plus Shabbat services are held throughout the month. Call 610-828-9066 for more information. 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill.

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.

WALK THE WILD WISSAHICKON. The Sierra Club sponsors hikes regularly the last Saturday of each month, hiking a different trail each month. Meet at 10 a.m. at Sedgwick Gardens Apts. in Mt. Airy (McCallum and Sedgwick Sts.) Check with Sidney Goldstein for details, at 215-438-4459, or mrbasketball.net@verizon.net.

AAA NOW OFFERS A DISCOUNT DRUG PROGRAM FOR ITS MEMBERS. Get a brochure from a local AAA office or download it from www.aaa.com/prescriptions and follow the instructions. For a listing of participating pharmacies and more details about this program, visit www.aaa.com/prescriptions or call toll-free 866-222-7283.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program for people recovering from addictive eating, welcomes newcomers and meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Pat at 215-836-0274 for more information.

DROP-IN PARENTING DISCUSSION AND CHILD PLAY GROUP, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Chestnut Hill HealthCare parenting education, Laughlin Hall, playroom, 8835 Germantown Ave. Chat with other parents about why you're not getting enough sleep, your house is not as clean as you'd like, your child doesn't easily follow directions and more. Children of all ages welcome. No need to register. Free. For information, call 215-753-2000.

SHHH, A HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill. 215-482-7829.

NEW BEGINNINGS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP is held the first Thursday of each month from 7-8:15 p.m. at Keystone Hospice, 8765 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Free; no need to register; light refreshments. Information: 215-836-2440.

WISSAHICKON HOSPICE offers drop-in bereavement support groups for adults on the last Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, 8835 Germantown Ave. 800-700-8807.

MIRIAM'S WELL: A JEWISH SERVICE FOR HEALING, takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet St. Rooted in Jewish tradition, the service is open to anyone wishing to pray for physical, emotional or spiritual healing. 215-844-1507.

BREAST CANCER RECOVERY GROUP, fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Chestnut Hill Healthcare Women's Center, 8835 Germantown Avenue. Call 215-242-4700 for information.

CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS caregivers support group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Atria Chestnut Hill, 495 E. Abington Ave. 215-247-5307.

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

DONATE YOUR OLD CELL PHONE, save a life and write off up to $100 per phone. Details are at www.seniormatters.org or call FAIR, a nonprofit organization serving senior citizens, at 215-333-4006.

BREAST CANCER SELF HELP GROUP meets the second Thursday of each month at Canaan Baptist Church, 5430 Pulaski Ave., Germantown, from 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 215-849-7004. Sponsored by Women of Faith and Hope.

FREE HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESS. Win free assistance in stabilizing or growing your business from the Greater Philadelphia Region of the International Institute for Independent Business (IIB-GPR). For an entry form and more information, call Bruce Murray at 215-848-4222 or e-mail bpmurray@infionline.net.