Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 6, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |
08/06/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
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Teen Movie Matinees
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch |
07/02/12 -
08/06/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch, Philadelphia |
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Teen Craftables
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch |
07/03/12 -
08/07/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch, Philadelphia |
Helping You Achieve Your Financial Goals
Presented by J. Lewis Crozer Library at J. Lewis Crozer Library June 5-August 7, 2012 For adults and teens! Topics covered will include money and credit management to make your financial dreams come true. Generously provided by Pathways PA.
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J. Lewis Crozer Library |
06/05/12 -
08/07/12 |
J. Lewis Crozer Library, Chester |
Shakespeare in Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park August 8, 2012 Teens participating in the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Young Performers Theater Camp will stage Shakespeare for your cultural entertainment. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch!
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
08/08/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
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CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank
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Center City District |
08/08/12 |
Gallery at Market East, Philadelphia |
Summer Entertainment Series: Play With Your Food! Fun Food Sculpture!
Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center August 8, 2012 Carve a little or carve a lot—there's a face hidden in almost any fruit or vegetable, waiting for release! Turn a pepper into a camel, beats to mice, grapes to bugs, or a cucumber into a race car. You'll never look at a vegetable the same way again! Join Wayne Art Center in welcoming Susie MacDonnell of the Willistown Conservation Trust as she demonstrates the techniques of creating fabulously fun food sculptures! Each child will create a simple creation of their own to...
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Wayne Art Center |
08/08/12 |
Wayne Art Center, Wayne |
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L'il Filmmakers Workshop
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Paschalville Branch |
06/27/12 -
08/08/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Paschalville Branch, Philadelphia |
Knee Deep in the Creek
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Lorimer Park August 8, 2012 What swims in the Pennypack Creek? What do the fish eat? Join a knee-deep investigation of the creek. Wear sturdy water shoes or old sneakers (no rain boots or flip-flops).
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration by phone is required.
Meet in the parking lot on Moredon Rd.
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Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
08/08/12 |
Lorimer Park, Huntingdon Valley |
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night - The Incredibles
Presented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock August 9, 2012 Bring your friends, blanket and picnic basket for a great time watching viewer's choice movies by the river. All movies start at dusk (approximately 8 pm on August 9th). Come early for free snacks and beverages, provided by Dranoff Properties' Locust on the Park and Left Bank, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2012 Schuylkill Banks Movie Series is presented by CSX.
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Schuylkill River Development Corporation |
08/09/12 |
Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock, Philadelphia |
Hooray for Bugs!
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library August 9, 2012 Artypantz Productions presents an interactive storytelling event about unity and cooperation. After the story, each child makes a paper bug or butterfly wand.
Ages 2-6. (Older siblings welcome!)
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
08/09/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
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Board Games for Teens
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch |
07/05/12 -
08/09/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Wynnefield Branch, Philadelphia |
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LEGO Club
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Eastwick Branch |
06/21/12 -
08/09/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Eastwick Branch, Philadelphia |
Groove Rockstar Event
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library August 10, 2012 Strut your stuff and learn cool hip-hop moves from professional dancers. Also, get the rockstar treatment with a rockstar photo shoot. Pose in front of a green screen with rockstar props and receive a photo favor!
For children registered in the Summer Reading Program.
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
Summer Reading Club
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library June 18-August 10, 2012 Children of all ages can Dream Big this summer at Tredyffrin Public Library! Independent readers may sign up for the Summer Reading Club, and children who read with their families may sign up for the Read-To-Me-Club. Registration for both begins June 11th, and reporting begins June 18th.
There are prizes! The first prize you'll earn is a Dream Big T-shirt, which you receive the very moment you sign up for the Summer Reading Club. The next prize is a free book. At the end of the...
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
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Story Times
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
Wine Concert: Dogs Playing Cards
Presented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm August 10, 2012 Join us every Friday Night! Don’t miss the area’s best outdoor concert venue! Enjoy music by local musicians, and wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery. Wine for sale by the glass or bottle. Cheese, crackers, and other yummy treats for sale in our Farm Market. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and playground for kids. Fun for the whole family. And the best part–admission is FREE!
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Shady Brook Farm, Inc. |
08/10/12 |
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley |
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Movie Monday
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
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Storycrafts
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
KTB Lunch Bunch
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library June 18-August 10, 2012 Bring your lunch (the lemonade and iced tea are on us) and the title of a book you have or are currently reading that you wish to share with the group. We will discuss a different genre or format each week (e.g. mystery, fantasy, graphic, etc); a bookmark with specific topics and activities will be available by June 4th.
Ages 9 and up.
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
90-Second Newbery
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library June 18-August 10, 2012 Calling all actors, writers and filmmakers! What happens when you try to turn a Newbery Award-winning novel into a 90-second movie? A lot, actually, and all of it is hilarious.
Ages 8 and up.
Registration is required.
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
Lego Club
Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library June 18-August 10, 2012 Are you a builder? Drop in and join the library for freestyle Lego building every Friday afternoon. If you provide the imagination, they'll provide the Legos.
Ages 7-12.
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Tredyffrin Public Library |
06/18/12 -
08/10/12 |
Tredyffrin Public Library, Strafford |
LUMC Vendor & Craft Fair
Presented by Lahaska United Methodist Church August 11, 2012 2012 vendor and craft fair. Rain or shine.
Vendors wanted. Please email Robin at vendorfairlumc@yahoo.com.
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Lahaska United Methodist Church |
08/11/12 |
Lahaska United Methodist Church, Lahaska |
Dragons and Damsels
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park August 11, 2012 No, it's not storybook time. Dragonflies and damselflies represent an ancient order of insects that have been on earth since before the dinosaurs. Learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to recognize individual species. Explore the creek and the pond in search of our quarry. Bring water to drink.
For adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required.
Meet in parking lot #3 near the kiosk.
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Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
08/11/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton |
Stefan Sagmeister - The Happy Show at ICA
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) April 4-August 12, 2012 Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister not only tests the boundary between art and design, he often transgresses it through his imaginative implementation of typography. Filling the Institute of Contemporary Art's (ICA) entire second-floor galleries and Ramp, and activating the in-between spaces of the museum, The Happy Show offers visitors the experience of walking into the designer's mind as he attempts to increase his happiness via mediation, cognitive therapy, and mood-altering...
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Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) |
04/04/12 -
08/12/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Philadelphia |
National Collage Society 28th Annual Juried Exhibition at Berman Museum of Art
Presented by Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art June 9-August 12, 2012 June 9th-August 12th, Upper Gallery
As the National Collage Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of collage in 2012, the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art is delighted to collaborate once again with the NCS on its annual juried exhibition.
A reception in honor of the 100th anniversary milestone will be held on July 12th from 6-8 pm, with music by the Paul Woznicki Trio.
A Collage Workshop is scheduled for July 14th and led by Gretchen...
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Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art |
06/09/12 -
08/12/12 |
Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art, Collegeville |
Story Art at Sister Cities Park
Presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at Sister Cities Park July 9-August 13, 2012 Join us on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).
This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation |
07/09/12 -
08/13/12 |
Sister Cities Park, Philadelphia |
We the Poets from Artwell
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch at Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch June 18-August 13, 2012 Teens are invited to participate in We the Poets presented by Artwell, a ten-week creative writing workshop series to strengthen their creative voice and improve literacy and communication skills.
Workshops are enriched through writing and spoken work performances where students can discuss personal and social issues, explore their emotions and identities and develop deeper cultural understanding.
This program is sponsored by Drexel University’s Lindy Center...
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch |
06/18/12 -
08/13/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch, Philadelphia |
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Behind the Screens
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch |
07/09/12 -
08/13/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch, Philadelphia |
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College Prep Bootcamp
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Haverford Branch |
07/09/12 -
08/13/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Haverford Branch, Philadelphia |