Morris Arboretum celebrates thirty years of the Moonlight & Roses annual fundraising gala6/9 Natural Pest Control Workshop
Tonight, learn how to control pests while maintaining the balance and diversity of your backyard ecosystem. The Kensington South Neighborhood Advisory Council and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in conjunction with environmental educator Paco Verin will discuss how natural pest management utilizes simple, environmentally-safe and effective practices.
6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Kensington South Neighborhood Advisory Council, 1301 N. 2nd Street RSVP to greening@ksnac.org here. For more information click
6/9 “A Perfect Fit” The Career Wardrobe Fundraiser
Indulge in a night of fashion, auctions and cocktails with The Career Wardrobe for its tenth annual premier fundraising event, A Perfect Fit. This reception, auction, and celebrity fashion show features fashion presentation by local anchorwomen and media personalities. The evening will also include a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception sponsored by Barefoot Wines and Pravda Vodka and a live auction of one-of-a-kind purses autographed by celebrities and designed by Viv Pickle Custom Handbag Studio. Help support the organization that recycles thousands of pounds of clothing and accessories each year! Tickets are $70. To purchase tickets and for more information click here.
5:30p.m.-8:30p.m., Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street
6/10 30th Anniversary of Moonlight & Roses
Join friends, neighbors, and colleagues as the Morris Arboretum celebrates thirty years of the Moonlight & Roses annual fundraising gala. The party will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in Rose Garden, followed by dinner and dancing under a festive clear-top tent. To specially highlight Moonlight & Roses’ 30th year milestone and celebrate the rich history of the Arboretum, this year’s theme and décor will incorporate historical elements of the gardens, direct from the Morris Arboretum archives. Reservations are required and space is very limited. For more info or to request an invitation, please contact Miriam Pinsker at (215) 247-5777, ext 281, or mpinsker@upenn.edu
6:00p.m.-12a.m. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, for more information click here.
6/11 Mess with Texas BBQ Workshop
Don’t let this heat take away your grilling desires! Learn how to BBQ indoors, without involving the fire department. Chef Alyssa Moles brings a little bit of her beloved Texas to Kensington. Space is limited. You can still pre-register for this event by contacting kitchen@greensgrow.org to save your spot!
2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m., Greensgrow Community Kitchen (St Michael’s Lutheran Ch.
6671 Germantown Avenue) for more information click here.
6/11 Third Annual Jakestock 2011
This Saturday enjoy a day of family fun for a good cause! Play softball and volleyball, hop on a moon bounce, get your face painted, eat good food and try your luck in raffles for items like Phillies tickets! Local bands will be playing all day. Money raised goes toward Jake Revere Foundation (benefits graduating seniors and the local community). Rain date is Sunday, June 12th.
12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.. George M. Bush Park, Burnt House Hill Rd and Cold Spring Creamery Rd, Doylestown for more information click here.
6/12 Dock Street to Dock Street Philly Beer Week Run
Celebrate the ending of Philly Beer week with the Dock Street to Dock Street Run. Start at the actual Dock Street in Old City and run a course to the Dock Street brewpub in West Philly. Along the way “collect” clues to help win great prizes (deals!) from local bars and breweries. Finish the race, then stick around to enjoy the 3rd Annual Dock Street Music Festival! To RSVP or request more information contact Bryan@BrewLounge.com
11:30a.m. (run starts) 2:00p.m. (festival starts) FREE TO RUN for more information click here
Even more local events in our July Bikes & Beer issue, which hits streets this week!
