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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at The Stagecrafters Theater
DESCRIPTION:Twelfth Night Opens at The Stagecrafters on June 13th \nTwelfth Night\, William Shakespeares’s romantic comedy opens at The Stagecrafters on June 13 at their theater on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. \nLove\, confusion and mistaken identity set the plot in motion in Illyria a location providing a romantic atmosphere. \nTwelfth Night is a reference to the Eve of Epiphany or the twelfth night after Christmas\, a festive day of celebration. Mischief and merriment ensue\, with all the characters entangled in romantic and comic situations. \nBut as in the Bard’s comedies\, in the course of Twelfth Night\, these intertwined relationships are miraculously resolved. \nPerformance dates: June 13-29 Thu\,Fri\,Sat @8\, Sun@2\nTickets:$26 online\, $30 at the door. Discounts available.\nthestagecrafters.org\n215 247 9913 for reservations
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/shakespeares-twelfth-night-at-the-stagecrafters-theater/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:The Stagecrafters Theater\, 8130 Germantown Ave\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Event
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-22/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion\nPlease park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-29/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower and FOCT
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower\, his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors\, and our friends at Friends of the Cresheim Trail!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\, using long handled tools\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-and-foct-2/
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CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Jazz on the Green at Fisher Park 2025
DESCRIPTION:Jazz on the Green will bring live music to the Olney section of Philadelphia on Saturday\, June 7. This multi-generational showcase will present four distinguished groups of musicians including the venerable Professor Randy J. Gibson & the Double Portion Ensemble\, Singer Paris Marie\, Saxophonist Hiruy Tirfe\, and Jazz Tap Dancer Pamela Hetherington Quintet.\nThe event will be held from 3 pm – 7 pm.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, the event will be moved indoors at Gibson School of Music at 5425 North 5th Street.\nJazz on the Green is produced by the Olney Culture Lab (of the CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia.\nMain support for this event is given by William Penn Foundation. Additional support provided by Forman Arts Initiative\, Councilman Anthony Phillips\, The Jazz Foundation of America\, Philadelphia Foundation and Fisher Park Community Alliance.\nVisit olneyculturelab.org to learn about all our programs\, events and activities.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/jazz-on-the-green-at-fisher-park-2025/
LOCATION:Fisher Park\, 571 West Spencer Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Event,Free
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SUMMARY:Now + Then Marketplace MEGA MARKET
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Now + Then Marketplace collaboration with Phila Flea Markets aptly named MEGA MARKET returns around Thunderbird Salvage & The Fishtown Flatiron & Hackett Elementary for the 5th time. One of the largest markets of the year\, the MEGA market surrounds 3 whole city blocks along Frankford Ave\, Trenton Ave\, & York Street and hosts over 200 local vendors. Vendors range from vintage clothing from Kensington Vintage and art from Noah Marcuse\, to local drinks from Jrip Juicery and macaroons from 1984 Cakes. As always the market is free to attend\, dog\, and kid friendly. A full list of N+T vendors can be found on the event page.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/now-then-marketplace-mega-market-2/
LOCATION:Thunderbird Salvage & Hackett Elementary\, 2441 Frankford Ave Philadelphia\, PA 19125\, 2441 Frankford Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day Volunteer Service
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Hermitage Mansion\nWe recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over\, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins.\nPlease note that there will not be restroom access during the service day.\nNational Trails Day is a day of celebration\, service\, and advocacy of our hometown trails—of which Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles! This year\, we’ll be improving the trail leading to Hermit’s Cave\, maintaining our planting sites\, and more!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister Here!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/national-trails-day-volunteer-service/
LOCATION:Hermitage Mansion\, 700 Hermit's Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:The Wissahickon Trail Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Wissahickon Trail Classic was established in 2006 to highlight the Wissahickon Valley Park as one of the best trail running destinations on the East Coast. Back for its 16th year\, the Wissahickon Trail Classic will engage hundreds of trail runners from the region\, providing a unique race experience in Philadelphia’s premier park. Benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon\, funds raised through the Trail Classic will go directly back into the stewardship of the Wissahickon trail system and watershed.\nDate: Saturday\, June 7th\nTime: 8:30 am\nPre-Race stretch: 8:15 am\nStart/finish location: W. Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia PA 19118\nLength: 10K trail race or 1 mile family-friendly nature walk. Here’s a map of the last Trail Classic in 2019. The 2025 race course will be similar.\nConfirm your spot for the race here!\nAny questions? Email Maeve at pollack@fow.org.\nThank you to our sponsors: \nThank you to our race partner\, the Wissahickon Wanderers!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-wissahickon-trail-classic-2/
LOCATION:Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue\, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:SPIN Philadelphia First Fridays - “Dare to Play As You Are”
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the party and the pride to your city\, join SPIN Philly on the first Friday of June for a celebration of ping pong\, play\, and unapologetic self-expression. \nSPIN’s First Fridays returns June 6th with the Dare to Play As You Are event – an all-out Pride Month celebration of queer joy\, individuality\, and community. This month\, we’re transforming our clubs into vibrant playgrounds of glitter\, glam\, and good vibes – because Pride deserves a party as bold and inclusive as the people it celebrates. \nThroughout the night\, rally with friends and chosen family while our DJs spin queer icons\, disco classics\, and dance floor bangers. Cheer on (or challenge!) your local drag queen in our Drag Pong Battles\, belt out your favorite bangers at Sing-Along Pong\, and glam up at the sparkle station before snapping pics at the rainbow-themed photo wall. \nSip on the Off the Wall cocktail—created by a bartender from the legendary Stonewall Inn—with $1 from every drink going to The Trevor Project. Or go big with our Pride & Spirits package featuring two hours of ping pong\, drinks\, bites\, and the cocktail of the month. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n👑 Drag Queen Ping Pong Battles: Full of sass\, spin\, and sequins\n🎤 Sing-Along Pong: Karaoke + ping pong = chaotic fun\n🎧 DJs playing queer icons & high-energy Pride anthems\n✨ DIY Glam Station: Face gems\, glitter\, and glow-up galore\n🍹 Pride cocktails + rainbow jello shots\n🌈 LGBTQIA+ vendor pop-ups & community artists\n❤️ Donations to local queer nonprofits\n📸 Pride photo wall & social contest with $100 gift card prize \nWhether you’re out and proud or an ally ready to party\, this First Friday is your chance to play as you are—and celebrate the vibrant\, powerful\, and playful spirit of Pride. \nReservations open now. Table reservations are $10/hr at wearespin.com/programming/first-friday/
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spin-philadelphia-first-fridays-dare-to-play-as-you-are/
LOCATION:SPIN Philadelphia\, 211 S 15th St.\, Philadelphia\,\, N\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Children,Community Events,Event,Family Fun,Festival
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-21/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion\nPlease park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-28/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Valley Green Inn\nMembers are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 3 at 6 PM to review the past year\, elect members to the Board of Directors\, and learn about upcoming projects and Friends of the Wissahickon’s plans for stewardship in 2025. We will also be joined by Sarah Clark Stewart\, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets’ Trails and Transportation Manager\, who will share more about the Wissahickon Gateway Project.\nBetween 2009-2024\, Sarah worked at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia as Policy Director\, Deputy Director and Executive Director\, a role she held for 8 years.  During that time\, she chaired the Circuit Trails Coalition and the Commonwealth’s Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  For ten years\, she co-managed a successful citizen action campaign to preserve street-level access to Schuylkill Banks.  Prior to that\, she held positions at the Pew Charitable Trusts\, Conservation Law Foundation\, Environmental Defense Fund and Natural Resources Defense Council.  In 2024\, she was awarded the 2024 Dopplet Family Rail-Trail Champion by the Rails to Trails Conservancy.\nRegistration is required for this event. All FOW members will also receive a digital copy of the Annual Report for 2024.\nFOW Members should visit the Member Hub or email Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org for the link to register.\nJoin or renew your membership here to attend this meeting!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/annual-members-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
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SUMMARY:Arts in the Park
DESCRIPTION:30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show & Festival offers crafts\, music\, food\, beer\, sponsors\, children’s activities\, and fun for the whole family on Sunday\, June 1\, 2025 from 11am to 4pm\, rain or shine! \nArtists\, musicians\, and the community at large will join for family fun when the Friends of High School Park presents its 30th Annual Arts in the Park Craft Show and Festival Sunday\, June 1\, 2025 at High School Park in Elkins Park. The festival fundraiser benefits native plant restoration at award- winning High School Park. The event\, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, will feature for sale the work of more than 20 artisans who create jewelry\, home décor\, ceramics\, fiber and apparel\, glass\, photography\, wood\, and many other hand-crafted items.\nThe festival also features a children’s craft and activity area that includes a children’s art center run by Cheltenham Center for the Arts. In addition to the children’s activities there is also a native plant sale and plenty of food\, beer\, refreshments and music.\nProceeds from Arts in the Park support the native plant restoration management of the four ecosystems in 11- acre High School Park.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/arts-in-the-park/
LOCATION:High School Park\, Montgomery Ave & High School Rd.\, Elkins Park\, PA\, 19027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Children,Community Events,Event,Family Fun,Festival,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion\nPlease park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\, using long handled tools\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-27/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Parlor
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey based historical musicians\, The Ministers of Apollo\, will play 19th-century music in Cliveden’s Parlor on Saturday\, May 31st\, 12pm to 4pm. Tour the first floor of the house and hear a song or two during your visit. The program is free. Music in the Parlor is generously supported by The Haley Foundation. \nCliveden is located at 6401 Germantown Avenue\, 19144 and can be accessed by private and public transportation. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. For traveling directions\, visit https://cliveden.org/visit/.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/music-in-the-parlor/
LOCATION:Cliveden\, 6401 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Free,Free Community Events,Germantown,History,Special Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm.\nTown Fair is a free community event with tours\, hearth cooking\, hiking\, activities\, health and wellness\, vendors\, artists\, craftsman\, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully\, we see you there!\nWith over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historic-rittenhouse-town-fair-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-20/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown\nThere is plenty of nearby parking\, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins.\nPlease note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-27/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion\nPlease park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-26/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the ASHM Balcony exhibit Across the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway to America. \nEnjoy traditional Norwegian recipes\, a special kransekake from MANDEL bakery\, and the opportunity to meet Susan Satkowski\, Honorary Consul General to Norway. \nAcross the Atlantic explores the trans-Atlantic journey of the first organized group of Norwegian immigrants to sail to the United States. Traveling aboard a small sloop called the Restauration\, the 1825 voyage took three months and challenged the strength and resolve of its passengers and crew from the very onset of the journey. The exhibit highlights the Sloopers’ experiences on the open sea and their eventual arrival in the United States. \nAcross the Atlantic: Sloopers and the First Organized Emigration from Norway is part of Crossings Bicentennial in North America. The exhibit is made possible with support from the Sons of Norway Foundation. Additional support for the exhibition opening is provided by NorCham Philadelphia\, IK Start\, and Sons of Norway Restauration Lodge 3-555. \nThe exhibition event is free to the public\, with light refreshments served. Please RSVP to help us plan. https://www.americanswedish.org/events/balcony-exhibit-opening-across-atlantic-sloopers-and-first-organized-emigration-norway
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/exhibit-opening-across-the-atlantic-sloopers-and-the-first-organized-emigration-from-norway-to-america/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Event,Events,Food & Drink,Free,Gallery,Social,Special Event,Special Tour,Tours and Explorations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-19/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Jannette Street Trailhead\nThere is plenty of free street parking nearby our meeting location.\nPlease note that there will not be bathroom access during this service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wednesday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-26/
LOCATION:Jannette Street Trailhead\, 699 Green Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
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SUMMARY:Girls' High Library Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Girls’ High Library was once a vibrant hub of learning\, creativity\, and inspiration. However\, it has been closed since 2013. Its research materials still include World Book Encyclopedias and a physical card catalog. There is no access to digital books\, electronic research materials\, periodicals\, and other critical technological resources to ensure that our students can excel and compete academically. Despite our school’s successes and strengths\, our students cannot effectively engage with their present education and prepare for life after graduation without a library and a technologically accessible resource center. \nThis fundraiser aims to restore the library to its former glory while incorporating modern resources to empower current and future students. We aim to provide a state-of-the-art library and resource center staffed with librarians so Girls’ High girls can thrive. And now\, there are three ways you can support\, including our Library Fundraiser planned for Sunday\, May 18th.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/girls-high-library-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Curds N Whey\, 817 Old York Road\, Philadelphia\, 19046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Celebrations & Networking,Children,Community Events,Event,Featured,Food & Drink,Montgomery County,Social,Special Event,Teachers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T173956Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown\nThere is plenty of nearby parking\, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins.\nPlease note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-25/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Volunteer Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location TBD\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Drain-clearing: carrying and using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/thursday-volunteer-service-day-18/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
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SUMMARY:Valley Talk - Fingerspan Bridge: A Community Story with Jody Pinto
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Wayne Cozzolino 1987 for the Association of Public Art\nJoin Friends of the Wissahickon and the iconic Philadelphia artist behind the Wissahickon’s own Fingerspan Bridge\, Jody Pinto\, to close FOW’s spring Valley Talk series. If you’ve walked along the Orange Trail south of Livezey Dam\, you’ve been transported by the wonder of form and function of Fingerspan\, a landmark structure in the park since 1987 which was commissioned by the Association for Public Art. Discover its inspiration\, design\, and the passionate community members who collaborated to build and install this steel bridge.\nJody Pinto lives and works in New York City\, but she was born into a family of Philadelphia artists. After receiving a BFA from Philadelphia College of Art\, she studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts (PAFA)\, where she was a critic in its graduate program\, started the first visiting artist program to bring contemporary artists to speak at the school\, and taught for 40 years. In 1983\, Jody was among the recipients of the Thomas Hazlett Memorial Awards for Excellence in the Arts in Pennsylvania. In the years since Fingerspan’s installation in 1987\, Jody has made public works in Japan\, Israel\, and across the United States. Her work is represented in many collections\, including PAFA\, the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, the Locks Gallery\, Woodmere\, the Guggenheim Museum\, the Whitney Museum of American Art\, the Museum of Modern Art\, and the National Gallery of Art. Today\, Jody\, 83\, is working on an upcoming museum show. She recently completed a video archive project with the Smithsonian.\nThis lecture is generously sponsored by Doug Schaller and David Barquist.\nRegister to attend in person at the Valley Green Inn\nRegister to attend virtually on Zoom
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/valley-talk-fingerspan-bridge-a-community-story-with-jody-pinto/
LOCATION:Valley Green Inn\, Valley Green Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
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SUMMARY:Love Your Park Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown\nThere is plenty of nearby parking\, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended\, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins.\nPlease note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day.\nLove Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia. Show your park you care and join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Trail work: using long-handled tools\, moving heavy objects\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email the day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/love-your-park-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower/
LOCATION:Historic Rittenhouse Town\, 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Community Day with SEAMAAC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art\, Resilience\, and Community. SEAMAAC teaching artists from the exhibit will guide visitors in collaborative art projects in the ASHM galleries\, and vendors from FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will sell food and goods on the Museum Terrace. If your family has never visited the American Swedish Historical Museum before\, this is the perfect opportunity! \nhttps://www.americanswedish.org/events/free-community-day-seamaac
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/free-community-day-with-seamaac/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Celebrations & Networking,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Community Meetup,Event,Events,Family-friendly,Free Community Events,Gallery,Hosted events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T090000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at Thomas Mansion\nPlease park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway.\nPlease note that there will be bathroom access during the service day.\nWe recommend parking on Barnes Street and walking over rather than next to the trailhead\, as car break-ins are known to occur along Hermit Lane.\nPlease note that there will not be bathroom access during this service day.\nWould you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects!\nAll are welcome to attend\, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level\, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said\, this service day may include the following activities:\n• Plantings: bending over\, crouching/squatting\, carrying up to 20 lbs\n• Invasive plant removal: bending over\, using long handled tools\n• Litter clean-up\n• Graffiti removal\n• Repetitive motions\nWe provide gloves\, tools\, and instruction–you just need to show up! Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants\, and remember to bring water with you. Detailed information and confirmation of the meeting location will be sent by email one business day before the event. If you are hoping to bring a group of 5 or more people\, please reach out to us first. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.\nRegister below!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sunday-volunteer-service-day-with-david-bower-24/
LOCATION:Thomas Mansion\, 6245 Wissahickon Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T080000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Fishing at Linvilla Orchards
DESCRIPTION:This Mother’s Day\, swap brunch for a trout-filled adventure at Linvilla Orchards\, where every mom gets to fish for free with a paid child’s admission! With May’s gentle weather\, Orchard Lake becomes the perfect place to reel in fun. You’re assured a day packed with excitement and a bounty of fish at the end of your line. No fishing license is needed. Any fish caught and kept over 2 lbs cost $16.99\, and fish under 2 lbs cost $6.99. Bring your own rods and bait or rent the supplies you need for a fantastic day of fishing. Build memories that will last a lifetime!\n$11 per fisher\n$6 per pondside pass – This gets non-fishers access to the pond at a discounted rate.\n*Each ticket is $2 more per person if purchased onsite\n**Free admission for all moms with paid child’s admission. \nVisit linvilla.com for more information and to learn more about all the fun there is to have this Mother’s Day at Orchard Lake.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mothers-day-fishing-at-linvilla-orchards/
LOCATION:Linvilla Orchards\, 137 Knowlton Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Event,Family,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Outdoor Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linvilla Orchards":MAILTO:info@linvilla.com
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