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Please join us on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Tools for Tracing Your Family Tree! Documentary filmmaker Eboni Zamani shares how she uncovered family histories using genealogy tools available to anyone. Learn how to find family records and write a family story using the many resources available at the library, and beyond.
Belfield Recreation Center and Belfield Advisory Council are presenting our 1st Annual Community Baby Shower. If you are interested in attending as a new parent, please make sure your register or if you are looking to provide donations, please feel free to reach out (donnell.martin@phila.gov).
Hosted by Lonnie Young Advisory Council Description (from host) The Lonnie Young Advisory Council invites you to an afternoon of line dancing! Every Saturday from 12-2pm. Free & fun fitness!
Grief has no season. Come join us. Free, come as you are, no registration needed. Open to all ages and all types of loss (no matter how much time has passed). Nature walk program begins at 12pm (goat walking optional). Guided by grief coach Naila Francis.
Resources, food giveaways. This even is free and open to all ages & genders.
Slow Saturday, co-hosted by @womenswayphilly, is this Saturday, April 5, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Joseph E. Coleman Library. Join us for an afternoon of unstructured discussion, social connection, and artmaking. Let’s indulge in our community and restore our sense of Freedom, Joy, and Belonging. All are welcome into a space to just be.
Were you wondering who’s coming next at @imperfectgallery? Well wonder no more!! You are invited to check out the new exhibits coming next week by @handlerstudio, @karensinger_tileworks & @masonfromblendini, three extraordinary artists, quietly living among us right here in Germantown, we definitely think you should know them and their works, they are very timely. Artists help us see the world from a different perspective, they help us recognize truths, let’s pay attention... Please join us for the Opening Reception on…
Join Philly Queer Birders for an outing at Awbury Arboretum. Free and no registration required!
Please join us in honoring your loved one that was affected by crime & to uplift crime survivors. KINSHIP is a call to action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.
Please join us for a performance of Arthur Honegger’s "King David", performed by FPCG's Oratorio Choir. This composition details the calling, life, and death of King David in a fun and challenging score. Overflow parking will be available at the Germantown Life Enrichment Center (GLEC), located at 5722 Greene Street.
Enjoy an afternoon of clay play! Children will have a great time creating marvelous, magical, wondrous, animated, objects of art! Ages 5-8: April 6: Coil Creations May 18: Animal Wall Pockets June 8: Sun Medallions Ages 9-12: April 27: Fun Face Mugs June 1: Garden Inspired Tiles June 22: Creative Wall Pockets
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…
If you are renting here, or would like to partner in this effort, join us for an evening of action-oriented discussion. Understand your rights as a tenant, obtain resources & information, build community, and share your experiences. Representatives from tenants' rights organizations, as well as local tenants rights advocates will join us. Dinner & childcare provided.
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.
You don't want to miss the next 10th Anniversary Event! President and Founder, Ken Weinstein will be joined by Jumpstart Germantown Mentors for a panel discussion. These experienced developers will share lessons they've learned along the way, what inspires them and how mentorship played a role in their journey. RSVP using the link below.
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…
Every Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, St. Luke's Church opens its doors for our Food Pantry. Come and collect groceries to support you and your family. Let’s build a stronger community together! 
Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions held on Second Fridays. Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny
Family. Friends. Games. Pizza. Laughter. Celebrating the Planet. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Environmental Game Night promises fun and learning for all! Email info@water-shed.org to let us know you’re coming.
Make a date with CLAY! Join us for a Friday evening of creativity and fun. Bring Friends, Family, or Yourself! April 11 – Garden PlantersMay 9 – Garden Wall PocketsJune 13 – Potter’s WheelJuly 11 – Fabulous VasesAugust 8 – Pitcher Perfect
The plant nursery opens in just over a month! The greenhouse is filling up with veggie seedlings, and I'm starting to organize overwintered perennials and shrubs to see what we need this year. Please reach out - soon - if there's a tree or shrub or other ornamental you need for your garden, so I can try to find it and include it in my spring orders.We open in person on April 5th, but will be open for online orders…
