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SPEAK UP for Parking-Protected Bike Lanes

501 N 3rd St Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120

SPEAK UP for Parking-Protected Bike Lanes What do we want? Parking-protected bike lanes! When do want them? NOW! Join the Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia as we head back to Harrisburg on Tuesday, June 4th to talk to elected officials about the benefits of Parking Protected Bike Lanes and why it’s urgent they be legalized across the commonwealth. Currently, PennDOT does not allow for the installation of parking-separated bike lanes on state-owned roads. Amending state legislation is an issue that the Bicycle Coalition, the City of Philadelphia, and our partners have been working on since the

Bike Advocacy Training – League of American Bicyclists

Temple University

Overview The League of American Bicyclists’ mission is to build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone, improving lives and strengthening communities through bicycling. Our successes to date are thanks in part to the growing bike movement, a network of changemakers leading at the national, state, and local levels. To achieve even more wins for better biking that benefit everyone, we must continue to grow this movement by empowering more people to be capable, confident leaders and advocates in their communities. In support of this goal, the League is thrilled to announce that we have launched a new workshop for people

$100

Slow Roll Memorial Bike Ride for Barbara

Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St.

The Bicycle Coalition and Families for Safe Streets will work in collaboration with Barbara's friends and family to host a silent, slow roll bike ride from Civic Center Blvd and Spruce St. to the site of Barbara Friedes crash, 18th and Spruce. We will place an Angel bike at the crash site and hold a memorial for her. Please join to honor Barbara's memory.

FREE

Event Series Festival of Fine Craft

Festival of Fine Craft

WheatonArts 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, N, United States

Celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence! At this crowd-favorite South Jersey two-day event, engage with a diverse collection of 125+ artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. Experience unique crafting demonstrations, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden*, and create with hands-on family art activities. Listen to live music in the food court with a selection of gourmet food vendors and specialty food trucks. WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser* opens during the Festival as well! The Festival is included with general admission to WheatonArts.

$10
Event Series Festival of Fine Craft

Festival of Fine Craft

WheatonArts 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, N, United States

Celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence! At this crowd-favorite South Jersey two-day event, engage with a diverse collection of 125+ artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. Experience unique crafting demonstrations, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden*, and create with hands-on family art activities. Listen to live music in the food court with a selection of gourmet food vendors and specialty food trucks. WheatonArts signature Glass Pumpkin Fundraiser* opens during the Festival as well! The Festival is included with general admission to WheatonArts.

$10

Climate Revival Tour: Gospel Concert with Special Guests

Grace Community United Methodist Church 1213 Central Ave, Chester, United States

Come join us for an Unforgettable Night of Gospel Music, Inspiration, and Change! Get ready to experience a powerful evening filled with soul-stirring gospel performances and thought-provoking speakers at the Climate Revival Tour! Featuring uplifting music that will move your spirit, including performances from Climate Revival's very own Antonique Smith & local choirs, this is more than just a concert—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. While the music will lift your soul, we’ll also hear from inspiring voices like Climate Revival Cofounder Rev Yearwood, who will share how our faith and community can come together to protect the environment and build

Free

Event Series Festival of Fine Craft

MISSION Story Slam

national mechanics 22 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, United States

MISSION Story Slam is a storytelling competition for the nonprofit and sustainable business communities in the Philadelphia region. Storytellers tell 5 minute stories competing for a $250 Judges' Award donation and a $100 Crowd Favorite Award donation to their favorite nonprofit. MISSION Story Slam is a project of PWPvideo: Video With A MISSION

$10

Galentine’s Day Social

Walnut Street Cafe 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, P, United States

Celebrate connection and community at Walnut Street Café’s Galentine’s Day Social, a chic evening designed to inspire meaningful conversations and entrepreneurial connections. Join Olympic athlete Priscilla Loomis as she kicks off the night with a keynote address, followed by guided networking to help you connect with like-minded women and expand your circle. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, charcuterie, and sweet treats as you mingle and engage with others in a welcoming, stylish setting. Plus, take part in exciting raffles featuring prizes from AKA University City, Skinhouse, and Grow Wild Studios. This event is all about fostering relationships, sharing ideas,

$25

Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting

Media Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, United States

Come to our Fair Trade chocolate tasting for Valentine’s Day! It is at the Media Library at 1 East Front St. 19063 on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm. There will be a short Power Point presentation, then a sampling of chocolate you can find in Media and the surrounding area. It is free and everyone is welcome! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to support workers around the world with better wages and working conditions while helping small producer communities with better health care, education for children and opportunities for women, and, at the

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Presidents’ Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Schools are closed, but the museum is open! Join us at the Weitzman for a FREE Family Day jam-packed with fun activities for all ages. This year, we’re spotlighting Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) alongside exciting programs, workshops, crafts, a resource fair, scavenger hunts, and more. Highlights include: Mr. John’s Music class with Miss Cat, Face Painting with BonBon Parties, Khalil Munir’s show The Crown's Corner, Adoughma sensory-friendly play dough fun, Open Gym with We Rock the Spectrum, and a Cartoon-Making Workshop.

Free

GREEN SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN

Zoom, Online Only

We're a group of students, parents, teachers, and others aiming to transition schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania to 100% clean energy. Please sign up to learn more and/or express your support for getting fossil fuels out of our schools! ​ Register HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y7R87gTqS7SHVh84AFE89A#/registration

Free