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  • Tea & Cookies Community Get-Together

    Media Borough Parlor Room 301 N Jackson St, Media, PA, United States

    The Community Builders Group is hosting this casual, drop-in, get-together. Come meet Transition Town Greater Media members, enjoy some refreshments, and get to know some of the work we’re doing. The event is in the Media Parlor Room, 301 N Jackson St, Media 19063. Come in through the big porch on the 3rd & Jackson St corner of the Borough Building. The event runs from 2-4pm—come any time in that window and stay as long as you like. All are welcome, feel free to bring the whole family. The event is free. Parking is available in the Borough Building parking

    Free

  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) BARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory

    $35

  • Co-op 101

    Parkway Central Library BRIC Center 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance for an informative session that will cover the basics of cooperatives, their benefits and purpose, models and membership structures, and a brief history. Whether you're new to the concept of cooperative businesses or looking to deepen your understanding, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and learn about this community ownership structure which works to build democratic community control, participation, and wealth. Get ready to explore the world of cooperative businesses and their impact on communities. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals!

    Free

  • Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall

    Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall
    Drexel University's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For many people, energy bills keep rising, while the cost of living keeps getting harder to manage. At the same time, too many neighborhoods have been left out of the benefits of clean energy while experiencing shouldering the impact of exploitative utilities. The Human Rights Coalition is hosting a free, educational town hall to learn how community-owned solar can help lower energy bills and move our communities closer to energy independence. Join us for food and beverages, socializing, and a presentation on the basics of community solar and solar energy! RVSP here: https://forms.gle/UrTaQVjhxEp4Ccbw8

    Free

  • Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall

    Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall
    Drexel University's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For many people, energy bills keep rising, while the cost of living keeps getting harder to manage. At the same time, too many neighborhoods have been left out of the benefits of clean energy while experiencing shouldering the impact of exploitative utilities. The Human Rights Coalition is hosting a free, educational town hall to learn how community-owned solar can help lower energy bills and move our communities closer to energy independence. Join us for food and beverages, socializing, and a presentation on the basics of community solar and solar energy! RVSP here: https://forms.gle/UrTaQVjhxEp4Ccbw8

    Free

  • Summer Solstice

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Celebrate the longest day of the year and welcome summer at Riverbend! Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer! Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, pretzels and water ice, a bonfire and s’mores, and live music. Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own picnic dinner. At

    $35

  • The Future Faces of Religious Freedom: A Children’s Program to Celebrate Religious Diversity

    Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us for a joyful, family-friendly interfaith experience designed especially for children ages 10 and under. Hosted by Society Hill Synagogue and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, this special program is part of Interfaith Philadelphia’s year-long Religious Freedom: Then & Now series. Through stories, play, and creative expression, children will explore different religious traditions. The event is designed to be engaging, welcoming, and accessible by inviting curiosity, questions, and connection. A faith leader from a different tradition will lead a lively storytime, reading children’s books that celebrate diversity, interfaith friendship, and belonging. Children and their families can ask questions and learn

    Free