BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20260314T211952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T212016Z UID:10030213-1774015200-1774020600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Indego Riding Basics DESCRIPTION:Want to bike safely around Philly? Curious about how to use an Indego bike?\nJoin the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia to learn how! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/indego-riding-basics/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a8f0712c386904ba810fa9a5cf04249e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20260224T181411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181411Z UID:10029223-1772290800-1772296200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Daylily Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Daylily is a feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different backgrounds\, the film reflects on the fleeting beauty of life and the quiet meaning found in moments that often pass unnoticed. By observing these flowers\, which appear briefly and are found everywhere\, the film invites viewers to recognize the same fragility\, value\, and presence within themselves. \nDuring the making of the film\, I traveled to nine U.S. states and two countries\, interviewing gardeners along the way\, and ultimately finished the project with a deeper appreciation for the small\, often overlooked moments we pass by every day. One of the most meaningful moments in the film centers on what many people casually call “ditch lilies.” Flowers that are easy to ignore slowly become something an entire community learns to truly see and celebrate. \nAnother powerful story comes from the history of daylily hybridizers and the ongoing efforts of today’s growers who are shaping the future of the plant. \nWorking on this project changed my perspective on life\, and I hope it can offer the same inspiration to those who watch it as it did for me while creating it. This film brings warmth to winter and allows audiences to experience the peace and unexpected gifts that flowers bring to us all. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/daylily-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Free Community Events,Gardening,General Events,Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/daylily-film-screening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20240912T165307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T165307Z UID:10014553-1727373600-1727379000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Author Event: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez DESCRIPTION:Cost: FREE \nRoom 108 \nUniversity of Pennsylvania historian William Sturkey will discuss his latest book\, which tells the dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez\, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history\, from “a major new voice [with] lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight) \nIn May 1968\, while serving in Vietnam\, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of Honor after a yearslong campaign\, Benavidez became a highly sought-after public speaker\, a living symbol of military heroism\, and one of the country’s most prominent Latinos.  An unwavering patriot alternately celebrated and snubbed by the country he loved\, Benavidez embodied many of the contradictions inherent in twentieth-century Latino life. The Ballad of Roy Benavidez places that experience firmly at the heart of the American story. \nSturkey will be in conversation with Nelson Diaz\, the first Hispanic judge in Pennsylvania history. \nRegistration encouraged but not required URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/author-event-the-ballad-of-roy-benavidez/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/William-Sturkey-9.26.24-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20240125T180825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T180825Z UID:10010688-1708446600-1708450200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (Free) DESCRIPTION:Learn the what\, why\, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.\n\n\nAbout the Program\nScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress\, pain\, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood\, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness\, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. \nAbout the Presenter\nMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University\, PA. In the years since\, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from the Indiana University of PA and his certification as a Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Maceo’s experiences as a senior HR practitioner for the last 25 years primarily in organizations that were experiencing change and restructuring led to his interest in employee psychological safety and wellness. Most recently Maceo earned his certifications in Mindfulness Leadership as well as Mindfulness Facilitation from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness (IOSM). URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation-free-2/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5452b3388b5db8c0369a3e3b3ab7ab42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20231002T180848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T163816Z UID:10007260-1697740200-1697743800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (Free) DESCRIPTION:Learn the what\, why\, and how of science-based mindfulness meditation in this beginner friendly presentation.\n\n\nAbout the Program\nScientific research shows mindful meditation can relieve stress\, pain\, and other negative thoughts. Join Maceo Hood\, a certified Mindfulness Facilitator from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness\, to learn about the science of mindful meditation. A brief practice session will follow. Sign-up is not required but appreciated all the same. \nAbout the Presenter\nMaceo Hood began practicing Transcendental Meditation in the 70’s while a student at Lincoln University\, PA. In the years since\, he earned his Master degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from the Indiana University of PA and his certification as a Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Maceo’s experiences as a senior HR practitioner for the last 25 years primarily in organizations that were experiencing change and restructuring led to his interest in employee psychological safety and wellness. Most recently Maceo earned his certifications in Mindfulness Leadership as well as Mindfulness Facilitation from the Institute for Organizational Science and Mindfulness (IOSM). URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation-free/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/a39a5ea53db1e74666821e842b74af31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221754 CREATED:20230817T135306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T135306Z UID:10006419-1695664800-1695668400@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Urban Riding Basics DESCRIPTION:Learn how to ride safely in a city!\n\n\nLearn how to ride safely in a city! Led by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia\, Indego\, the Better Bike Share Partnership and The City of Philadelphia\, this workshop will cover: \n• Bike laws and rules of the road\n \n• Bicycling etiquette\n \n• How to use Indego\n \n• Riding in traffic safely\n \n• Proper helmet usage\n \n• Choosing a route\n \nEnter the Parkway Central Library through the Wood Street Entrance. The event will be held in the Heim Center\, Room 131/132. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/urban-riding-basics/ LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St\, Science & Wellness Dept.\, Room 202\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/afbe4f8027b7acb6f27e722329811a28.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR