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Hosted by Germantown Jazz Festival Description (from host) Featuring the Josh Lee Trio.
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:
Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Need childcare during the hoildays? Sign up TODAY for Awbury's President's Day School Day-Off Camp! 
When: February 19th, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: AdventureWoods (6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia 19138) 
Don't forget: Member families can save $10, and scholarships are available for families who qualify! Spots are limited—register TODAY!
Hosted by Germantown Info Hub Description (from host) Come chat with us about anything, whether story ideas or just getting to know us more. If you have questions ahead, email gtowninfohub@resolvephilly.org. 
See you tomorrow!
Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…
Description (from host) Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing will be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. We'll be meeting from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., most Wednesdays.
Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…
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.
Hosted by Our Closet in Your Neighborhood Description (from host) Stop in for a free clothing and food giveaway, along with information about social services. Please note that there will be a limit of 10 clothing and grocery items per adult, everything is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and specific sizes and styles of clothing cannot be guaranteed. Our Closet In Your Neighborhood (OCIYN) provides free groceries and clothing, as well as the opportunity to speak with a qualified…
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!
Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024. **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…
Hosted by Germantown United CDC (us!) Description (from host) Germantown Business Meetings bring local business owners together to connect, share resources, and strengthen relationships across the neighborhood. These meetings are an opportunity to develop contacts, learn about valuable programs like grants, loans, and business support services, and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Join us on February 20th from 6pm – 8pm at the Cope House Galleries for an evening with artist and photographer Ron Tarver as he discusses his latest work, The Long Ride Home, the story of the Black cowboy experience in contemporary America. Stay tuned for more details and updates!
Hosted by Jerry Tanenbaum Description (from host) Dinner at 6; music 7-10. BYOB but free spiked punch with dinner 5547 Germantown Ave The Treasure’s Cove
Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) "Cooking has the power to bring people together." Come hear the amazing journey of Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Our Place, Shiza Shahid as she launches her new cook book, Dinner at Our Place. From creating a beloved global brand to activist work with Malala Yousafzai, Shiza's story is as inspirational as it is impactful. Dinner at Our Place is designed to "invited readers to rediscover the joy of gathering, celebrate cultural traditions, and…
Hosted by Rikki D. Description (from host) Twerk and Flow is a twerk yoga class that relies on intuitive movement led by Rikki D. In this new 4 part series offered at Black Bird Rising we're offering 4 different opportunities to twerk 4 different ways. You'll learn to know breath, meditation and yoga postures as tools to find your twerk. The rhythmic movement of the PELVIS known as twerking helps release trapped and stagnant energy in our bodies. You will…
Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are thrilled to welcome speaker, public theologian, and activist, D. Danyelle Thomas for an intimate, in-store book signing and meet & greet. Each ticket comes with a copy of D. Danyelle Thomas's latest book, "The Day God Saw Me as Black". You do not want to miss this! -------- About D. Danyelle Thomas: D. Danyelle Thomas, MPP is a Black faith and spirituality speaker, author, public theologian, spiritualist, and activist. Danyelle’s work centers…
Hosted by Natural Creativity Description (from host) Join us at Natural Creativity on the last Sunday of each month for Open Play! Starting this Sunday (January 26, 2025), from 12 to 2 PM, young people can experience self-directed exploration in our community space. Who: Young people aged 4-12 are welcome to come and play from 12-2.-> Ages 4-6 must be accompanied by an adult.-> Ages 6-12 can play while parents run errands (or have some alone time…we won't tell!) Cost:…
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…
Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…
Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024. **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…
Hosted by Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department Description (from host) Join the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Literature Department in celebrating the 30th Anniversary season of Monday Poets. This year’s theme is Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah), a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana which loosely implies that to move forward, one must “go back and get it”. In that spirit we will be celebrating at each event a past Monday Poet and introduce a new one. Each month from September…
Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are excited to welcome poet, journalist, and organizer, Mohammed El-Kurd for the release of his newest book, Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal. Mohammed will be in conversation with author, activist and Uncle Bobbie's owner, Marc Lamont Hill. The need for this discussion couldn't be greater and will be followed by a Q&A with the community. All copies of Perfect Victims will be signed. See you all there for this important…
Description (from host) Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to the Americas, to African-American printers, writers, and craftspeople of the 19th century and beyond! Ramon will demonstrate historical bookmaking techniques, and explain what they can tell us about the relationship between Black people and the written word…
