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Germantown Community Events Calendar

For Germantown businesses + organizations: Do you have an upcoming event? Fill out our events form to be included in the calendar.

 

 

JUMPinar: Philly Rental License

Zoom

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Speaker: Rachel Mermelstein (Philly Rental License) 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Free

Jumpinar Philly Rental License

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) We have another JUMPinar coming up next Wednesday - this one will be held virtually and feature a presentation from Rachel Fradkin, an expert on Philly Rental Licenses.

Free

Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Coleman Library Description (from host) Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make Histories! season of programming.We will be meeting on the first Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Free

ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop for Parents and Teens

Natural Creativity 5534-46 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Natural Creativity Description (from host) Are you or someone in your life struggling with executive functioning ? Join us to learn more! 🌟 Join Us for an ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop! 🌟📅 When: Saturday, February 8, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Where: Natural Creativity Parents, teens, and families, this one’s for you! Whether you're navigating ADHD or simply curious about executive functioning, this workshop is packed with research-backed strategies to support self-regulation and skill development.…

$10

Free Youth Photography Class

Immortal Vision Studio @ Braid Mill 441 High St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by CJ Wolfe Foundation Description (from host) Join us for a dynamic Saturday morning at the Immortal Suite at the beautiful Braid Mill. In this photography class, students will dive into camera basics, use Immortal Vision Studio's professional photography equipment and studio space, and have an unforgettable hands-on experience at Philadelphia's Most Booked Photo Studio.

Free

Fundamentals of Rhythm and Hip Hop Fundamentals

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Free Library of Philadelphia Description (from host) Amaze yourselves and learn basic moves to create your own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing, with Hip Hop Fundamentals. Created in the 1970s by New York's youth, the dance form is an engaging and exciting way for young people to express themselves, have fun, exercise, build confidence, and work as a team. This workshop is designed to build self-confidence and reinforce the idea that you can do…

Free

Tangled Title

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown United CDC (us!) Description (from host) Join us for our Tangled Title Workshop Series! If you’re facing unclear property ownership, this workshop is for you. Last year’s events were a success, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going!In this series, we’ll cover:

Free

Heart Health Awareness Workshop

Covenant House Health Services 251 E Bringhurst St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Covenant House Health Services Description (from host) Dr. Sanul Corrielus, MD, MBA, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at Corrielus Cardiology in Philadelphia. He will be facilitating an inspiring workshop on maintaining heart health through healthy eating, smoking cessation, and other lifestyle changes. Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author specializing in nutrition and wellness. She will lead an engaging session on maintaining a healthy body by preparing nutritious meals.

Free

Utility Clinic

Face to Face Germantown 123 E Price St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Face to Face Germantown + Community Legal Services Description (from host) 💡 Facing high utility bills? Join Community Legal Services at the Utility Clinic on Feb. 20, 2–4 PM at Face to Face (123 E Price Street)✅ Speak with legal experts for free✅ Meet utility reps✅ Learn about helpful programsBring recent bills & proof of income. First come, first served!

Free

February Flow

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join us for an afternoon of ease and creativity. We’ll begin with a Reiki meditation for relaxation and restoration, followed by a guided hand-building experience inspired by the spiritual and cultural practices of BIPOC societies throughout history. All materials will be provided for you. Please note: ceramics is a slow and multi-step process. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks to receive your finished artifacts. Once complete, they can be picked up in person…

$60

Making Budgets Work for You

West Oak Lane Library 2000 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by The Business Center Description (from host) Come learn the secrets to making a budget and sticking to it.  For more information: Call 215-247-2473 ext.3 or email education@thebizctr.com

Free

Cacao Ceremony

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Description (from host) Join our host Eileen at Artifact Studio for a sacred Cacao Ceremony. This is an opportunity to release repressed emotions, cultivate self-love and compassion, and stimulate your creativity. Date: February 27 from 6pm-8pm Cacao is an ancient and potent plant medicine used traditionally for spiritual and ceremonial purposes. In addition to learning about the history and preparation of cacao, you’ll be guided through meditation, movement, journaling and fostering connection both personally and collectively.    For the…

$30

How to Start Your Own Community Cafe

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Have you ever wanted to open up your own community cafe? Come learn how blew kind spent the last 16 years opening and running cafes in Philadelphia Need support, but cant make the meeting? Schedule a 15 min consultation with blew. What to expect: Learn more about blew blew kind is an Afro-Indigenous, mother, artist, entrepreneur, and certified life coach. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses, she guides folks through their transitions toward…

Free

JUMPinar: Reimagining Highest & Best Use

Jumpstart Germantown 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Jumpstart Philly Description (from host) The concept of "highest and best use" in real estate, which on the surface seems rational and productive, has roots in exclusion and a focus on profits over people. This JUMPinar will feature a discussion with Tayyib Smith & Sandra Dungee Glenn, members of The Growth Collective, on how we can reimagine this concept and focus our collective efforts on holistic development with a community-driven approach.

Free

Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Coleman Library Description (from host) Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make Histories! season of programming. We will be meeting on the first Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Free

Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Blackbird Rising & Black Honey Apothecary Description (from host) 🌱 Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism Workshop Series 🌱 Join us for a transformative workshop series, where we explore the healing power of herbalism as resistance and solidarity. Dates: Fri. Mar 7th, 14th, 21stTime: 4-6 PMLocation: Black Bird Rising @black.bird_risingAdmission: Sliding Scale (Suggested donation: $15-$60)🫖 Limited to 15 slots per workshop Explore herbal medicine through hands-on practice, deepen your connection to ancestral plant knowledge, and empower your community through…

$15 – $60

Annual Sigma Youth Symposium

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by The Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Description (from host) The Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. invites youth ages 12-18 to a day of learning, empowerment, and action against gun violence in our communities. This event is free for all attendees.

Free

Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Blackbird Rising & Black Honey Apothecary Description (from host) 🌱 Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism Workshop Series 🌱 Join us for a transformative workshop series, where we explore the healing power of herbalism as resistance and solidarity. Dates: Fri. Mar 7th, 14th, 21stTime: 4-6 PMLocation: Black Bird Rising @black.bird_risingAdmission: Sliding Scale (Suggested donation: $15-$60)🫖 Limited to 15 slots per workshop Explore herbal medicine through hands-on practice, deepen your connection to ancestral plant knowledge, and empower your community through…

$15 – $60

West African Cooking Class w/ Chef Christine

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this hands on workshop to learn how to make vegetarian empanadas with a West African flare. All materials will be provided. More about Chef Christine Chef Christine has over thirteen years cooking experience and five years professional culinary experience. She developes and showcases food from her Nigerian and African roots. Follow her on Instagram More about d'griot. d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang. A space of story; stories…

Free – $50

JUMPinar: How to Clear a Title

Virtual Philadelphia

Hosted by Jumpstart Philly Description (from host) H&H Settlement Services returns for another educational JUMPinar to help you understand the process of obtaining clear title and title insurance for your investment property!

Free

Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Blackbird Rising & Black Honey Apothecary Description (from host) 🌱 Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism Workshop Series 🌱 Join us for a transformative workshop series, where we explore the healing power of herbalism as resistance and solidarity. Dates: Fri. Mar 7th, 14th, 21stTime: 4-6 PMLocation: Black Bird Rising @black.bird_risingAdmission: Sliding Scale (Suggested donation: $15-$60)🫖 Limited to 15 slots per workshop Explore herbal medicine through hands-on practice, deepen your connection to ancestral plant knowledge, and empower your community through…

$15 – $60

The Love of a Woman

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Artifact Studio & 400 Shades Description (from host) The love of a woman has birthed lives. The love of a woman has saved lives. The love of a woman has touched us all at some point in our lives. Join @400shades and @iamartifact for a unique crafting experience where we will use the power of the pen and the gift of the earth to honor the women in our lives, who have come before us, and who will…

$60

Brush & Brew

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come disconnect, rest, and connect at this creative experience at d'griot community gallery. Everyone will bring home a piece to remember Participants will Receive: More about artist Jasmine Benns A painter and overall creative that has been practicing live painting, face painting, and gallery exhibits throughout Philadelphia for the past 15 years. Follow her on Instagram More about d'griot. d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang. A space of story; stories of our…

Free – $50

SSA Overpayment Clinic 

Face to Face Germantown 123 E Price St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

On Thursday, April 3rd from 2 to 4 p.m., Face to Face (123 E Price Street) will host a free clinic to assist individuals with social security that have either cut off or reduced their check due to an overpayment. Legal experts will be present to help attendees with information on overpayments, and people seeking help should bring all recent Social Security notices and proof of income. Contact aschoenburg@clsphila.org with any questions.

Free
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