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SUMMARY:WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a walk in the park! \n\n\n\nJoin neighbors for a free\, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. \n\n\n\nThursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30. \n\n\n\nWe Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017\, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy\, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly)\, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. \n\n\n\nFor walk schedules\, meeting locations\, and other relevant updates\, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/wewalk-phl-thursday-walking-group-at-bartrams-garden/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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SUMMARY:Parent Café: Harvest of Harmony: Positive Discipline for Purposeful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories\, their experiences\, their worries\, their fears\, their wisdom\, and find community and strength together. … Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/parent-cafe-harvest-of-harmony-positive-discipline-for-purposeful-parenting/
LOCATION:Overbrook Educational Center\, 6722 Lansdowne Ave\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
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SUMMARY:Garden Mindfulness Meetup at Penn Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn Museum for journaling in the garden lead by mindfulness specialist Dr. Hava Rose. Connect with the garden surroundings through a 30-minute intentional journaling exercise\, then mingle and enjoy a small treat underneath the colorful fall trees. \n\n\n\nNo journaling experience required. Refreshments and journaling materials will be provided. Space is limited—advance registration required. Participants are welcome to explore the Museum after the conclusion of the program. \n\n\n\nThis mindfulness event is sponsored by the Nature Sacred Firesoul Network. Learn more at naturesacred.org.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/garden-mindfulness-meetup-at-penn-museum/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Nerikomi and Marbled Surfaces at West Philly Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll be learning about Nerikomi\, a traditional Japanese technique of layering different colored clay bodies to create agate or marbled surfaces. This technique can be seen in candy making\, laminating pastry dough\, some beadwork in polymer clay\, knifemaking techniques and many other spaces. In this class each guest can use provided bisque molds or free build to make a set of dishes or bowls for your home. We will be using Brown\, white and Blue Clay during our time together. This class is open to all levels of clay\, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class!  \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by local artist Mackenzie Pikaart\, owner of MVP Studio. She holds a BFA in Crafts/Ceramics from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia\, taught at Fleisher and The Clay Studio\, and has had multiple residencies throughout the country. Check out her page here! \n\n\n\nThe cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $100 ticket\, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost. \n\n\n\nAlso please consider paying more\, if you are able\, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/intro-to-nerikomi-and-marbled-surfaces-at-west-philly-tool-library/
LOCATION:West Philly Tool Library\, 1314 S 47th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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SUMMARY:Scary-Oke at Kingsessing Library
DESCRIPTION:Spooky Season is here! Help us ring in Halloween this year by singing your favorite tunes\, hosted by Pirate Pebbs from Dr. Thunder Karaoke. All ages are welcome\, so everyone has a chance to join the fun! We’ll set the vibes with treats and decorations\, and everyone in attendance is encouraged to come in costume. Don’t miss this spooktacular event at your favorite neighborhood library!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/scary-oke-at-kingsessing-library/
LOCATION:Kingsessing Library\, 1201 S 51st St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000
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SUMMARY:Truth and the Novel\, author Geraldine Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth\, said Albert Camus. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks spent half her life as a journalist\, running after the truth in difficult places where despots and warlords were desperate to obfuscate. Later she turned to fiction\, but her novels always hew as closely as possible to historical truth. In the Wolf Humanities Center’s 2025 Dr. S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities\, Brooks will discuss her process as a novelist and how it is informed by the toolkit she acquired as a foreign corespondent covering conflicts in the Mideast\, Africa\, and the Balkans \n\n\n\nA book signing will follow the lecture and Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralian-born Geraldine Brooks is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist renowned for her deeply immersive\, character-driven historical novels. Her fiction debut\, Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague\, became an international bestseller\, translated into more than 25 languages. In 2006\, Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her second novel\, March. Her other bestsellers include People of the Book\, Caleb’s Crossing\, The Secret Chord\, and Horse. In addition to fiction\, Brooks has authored acclaimed nonfiction books\, including Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women\, Foreign Correspondence: A Penpal’s Journey from Down Under to All Over\, and The Idea of Home. Her latest book\, Memorial Days\, was published in 2025.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/truth-and-the-novel-author-geraldine-brooks/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T143000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour: Monsters\, Myths\, and Legends at Penn Museum
DESCRIPTION:Your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions\, explore complex themes\, and unlock surprising connections across cultures as you encounter the myths\, monsters\, and legends conjured by ancient imaginations. \n\n\n\nWhere in the Museum do monsters hide\, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand\, hunt creatures small and grand! \n\n\n\nDiscover vampires\, werewolves\, sea monsters\, and other mythic beasts that tiptoe the line between fear and fascination. Alongside your seasoned guide to strange and sublime\, you’ll dig deeper into the meaning of monsters: what they protected\, what they punished\, and what they revealed about the cultures that imagined them. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/guided-tour-monsters-myths-and-legends-at-penn-museum/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
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SUMMARY:Parktober at Clark Park
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Parktoberfest is happening Saturday\, October 18\, from 2–8 PM at Clark Park. A family-friendly fundraiser with live music from local bands\, craft beers from neighborhood breweries\, and the best company—our amazing community. 🌳✨ \n\n\n\nWant to support or donate? Visit short-url.org/1b2SZ
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/parktober-at-clark-park/
LOCATION:Clark Park\, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
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SUMMARY:Build your own Bookcase at West Philly Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on class\, you’ll learn how to design and build your own custom wooden bookshelf using basic woodworking tools and techniques. Perfect for beginners and intermediate DIYers alike\, this workshop covers measuring and cutting lumber\, drilling\, assembly\, sanding\, and finishing. Participants will leave with a sturdy\, functional bookshelf and the skills to tackle future woodworking projects with confidence. Forget IKEA and other cheap flat pack furniture\, learn to build a quality bookcase and gain some new skills! All tools and materials are provided. \n\n\n\nAll participants will be able to walk away with a 24″ W x 10″D x 46″ H bookcase\, crafted from cabinet grade wood. We will do our best to accommodate small adjustments (lower\, wider\, more shelves). \n\n\n\nThis is a hands-on class – so get ready to get your hands dirty and try something new at the West Philly Tool Library! \n\n\n\nThe cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $75 ticket\, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/build-your-own-bookcase-at-west-philly-tool-library/
LOCATION:West Philly Tool Library\, 1314 S 47th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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SUMMARY:SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider Making at Bartram's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of this medicinal cider and its health benefits\, as well as how to prepare and store it. \n\n\n\nThis workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19139) \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nFormalized in 2018\, SWWAG represents a coalition of local farmers and growers\, led collaboratively by the Urban Tree Connection\, the Philadelphia Orchard Project\, Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden\, and the Garden at CHOP Karabots.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/swwag-workshop-fire-cider-making-at-bartrams-garden/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T203000
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SUMMARY:Handbuilding Mugs Workshop - Date Night @ West Philly Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll be making mugs\, perfect for coffee\, tea\, soup\, or anything really! Choose to make a larger soup mug or a set of two mugs. This class is open to all levels of clay\, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class!  \n\n\n\nEach ticket is for (1) big soup mug or (2) normal mugs\, but can accommodate (2) people total for the date night. You may purchase two separate tickets if you would like to make additional pieces! \n\n\n\nThe cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $100 ticket\, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost. \n\n\n\nAlso please consider paying more\, if you are able\, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/date-night-wptl-handbuilding-mugs/
LOCATION:Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
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SUMMARY:WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a walk in the park! \n\n\n\nJoin neighbors for a free\, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. \n\n\n\nThursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30. \n\n\n\nWe Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017\, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy\, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly)\, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. \n\n\n\nFor walk schedules\, meeting locations\, and other relevant updates\, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/wewalk-phl-thursday-walking-group-at-bartrams-garden/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
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SUMMARY:Parent Café: Building a Circle of Safety: Home\, School\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories\, their experiences\, their worries\, their fears\, their wisdom\, and find community and strength together. … Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/parent-cafe-building-a-circle-of-safety-home-school-and-community/
LOCATION:Samuel Gompers Elementary School\, 5701 Wynnefield Ave.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195151Z
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SUMMARY:Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:University City District is hosting a laid back\, family-friendly fall event at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) on Thursday\, October 16th from 4 to 6 PM. \n\n\n\nCome by and get a free pumpkin (while supplies last)\, enjoy a family-friendly performance by local musical duo Ants on a Log\, make slime and meet the Slime Monster with our friends from NOMASTER\, and enjoy free refreshments from Renata’s Kitchen! Take a stroll through our Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch\, where you can pick out your very own pumpkin for decorating. We’ll have free pumpkins available on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, plus tons of arts and crafts supplies to help you get creative. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by our friends at Renata’s Kitchen (also while supplies last). \n\n\n\nWhile you’re there\, enjoy the sounds of Ants on a Log\, who play upbeat tunes for kids (and the kid-at-heart!)—full of humor\, harmony\, and interactive energy. Whether you’re a little one or a big kid\, you won’t want to miss this lively\, feel-good show! Follow the Ants (@antsonalogmusic) to learn more!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/trolley-portal-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:40th St Trolley Portal\, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore\, Philadelphia\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250923T201254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201255Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Indigenous culture\, history\, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. \n\n\n\nEnjoy live performances\, vendors\, workshops\, and more. More details TBA.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20251020T205019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T205021Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Fall Flea Market\, food\, vendors\, shopping! All are welcome!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/fall-flea-market/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius School Hall\, 617 N. 43rd St.\, Philadelphia\, Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Volunteer Day at Bartram's Garden
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will support seasonal plantings\, weeding\, invasive species removal\, and support greenhouse maintenance. \n\n\n\nRegistered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others\, please arrive on time. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers. \n\n\n\nRegistration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden.org to be added to our waitlist. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under. \n\n\n\nPlease also email Kimani immediately if you plan on cancelling your attendance\, so that we may make room for those on our waitlist. \n\n\n\nThank you! \n\n\n\nHealth reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms\, please do not volunteer.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/horticulture-volunteer-day-at-bartrams-garden/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
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SUMMARY:WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a walk in the park! \n\n\n\nJoin neighbors for a free\, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. \n\n\n\nThursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30. \n\n\n\nWe Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017\, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy\, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly)\, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. \n\n\n\nFor walk schedules\, meeting locations\, and other relevant updates\, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/wewalk-phl-thursday-walking-group-at-bartrams-garden/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Matcha Bowl (chawan) at West Philly Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll be making matcha bowls\, also known as chawans\, which are the traditional ceramic bowls used for making and drinking matcha. Each student will learn about the different sizes\, shapes\, and aesthetics of traditional matcha bowls and then build their own! This class is open to all levels of clay\, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class!  \n\n\n\nThis class is taught by local artist Mackenzie Pikaart\, owner of MVP Studio. She holds a BFA in Crafts/Ceramics from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia\, taught at Fleisher and The Clay Studio\, and has had multiple residencies throughout the country. Check out her page here! \n\n\n\nThe cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $60 ticket\, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost. \n\n\n\nAlso please consider paying more\, if you are able\, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/make-your-own-matcha-bowl-chawan-at-west-philly-tool-library/
LOCATION:West Philly Tool Library\, 1314 S 47th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250919T201227Z
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SUMMARY:HMS School Fourth Annual Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Community members outside\, enjoying the HMS Community Day\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the Fourth Annual HMS Community Day at its campus at 4400 Baltimore Ave! \n\n\n\nThis free community event is celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day and HMS’s 143 years of exceptional service in specialized education supporting children and young adults with cerebral palsy and other traumatic brain injuries.  \n\n\n\nHMS is inviting the greater Philadelphia community onto its historic campus for a free family-friendly event filled with activities such as feeding and petting a therapy pony\, face painting\, door prizes\, an online auction\, a game zone\, a celebratory parade led by the University of Pennsylvania’s Band\, plenty of food\, and an appearance (from 12 PM to 1 PM) from special guest Phang\, the Philadelphia Union mascot\, all at no cost to attendees. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join in HMS’s biggest fundraiser and celebration while aiming to raise $60\,000 benefiting HMS’s students and programs ahead of World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6th. \n\n\n\nFree food and refreshments will be provided by: \n\n\n\nGeno’s Steaks\, Humpty’s Dumplings\, Milk Jawn\, Dunkin Donuts\, and Center City Pretzels \n\n\n\nHMS School’s Fourth Annual Community Day is financially sponsored by: Independence Blue Cross\, Reinard Insurance Agency INC\, Investment Performance Services LLC\, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union\, Ross Feller Casey\, LLP\, Shoprite of Whitman Plaza\, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine\, Univest Financial\, Mutual of America\, PNC Bank\, Rebecca Bradbeer\, Permobil Foundation\, and Team Toyota of Glen Mills. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Day page: www.hmsschool.org/communityday \n\n\n\nSilent auction: https://hmsccp.betterworld.org/auctions/HMSCommunityDay4 \n\n\n\nDonation page:https://tinyurl.com/HMSCD2025
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/hms-school-fourth-annual-community-day-2/
LOCATION:HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy\, 4400 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
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SUMMARY:West Philly Skill Share: Paper Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised\, Philadelphia-based printmaker\, shadow puppeteer\, paper-cut artist\, etc.\, who has been lauded by the New York Times for his “spell-binding cut-paper animations.”
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/west-philly-skill-share-paper-cutting/
LOCATION:Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250908T155934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T200616Z
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SUMMARY:All Means All Anniversary Benefit Concert: Songs of Justice & Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of its 130th anniversary (and 40th as a Reconciling Congregation\, publicly committed to the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities)\, Calvary Church is hosting a special benefit concert featuring renowned musician and composer\, Mark Miller\, and a community choir! \n\n\n\nThe concert is free\, but donations are encouraged (whether you can attend the concert or not!) to support Calvary’s future at the intersection of 48th and Baltimore\, spirituality and justice. Suggested donation is $25. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to participate in the community choir. RSVP required as there will be a rehearsal the morning of the concert.  \n\n\n\nFull details at allmeansall.org/concert. 
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/all-means-all-anniversary-benefit-concert-songs-of-justice-inclusion/
LOCATION:Calvary United Methodist Church\, 801 S. 48th Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calvary Center for Culture and Community":MAILTO:gay@curiotheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250912T183124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T183126Z
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SUMMARY:West Philly Artist Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:The West Philly Artist Yard Sale is back! Join Black Hound Clay West on Saturday October 4 from 12-4 for the best art yard sale out there! supplies\, discounted art\, handmade items and other weird stuff  🏷️ More deets to come!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/west-philly-artist-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Black Hound Clay West\, 715 S 50th St\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250918T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T200636Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Fair at West Philly Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment to handle lithium batteries or gasoline/combustion engines\, so we don’t recommend bringing those items in. Get hands on as a pro helps YOU diagnose and repair your item\, as part of WPTL’s mission to reduce waste and develop skills. In the event that we can identify a part/component that needs to be replaced\, we will either recommend a supplier or we will sell you the item at-cost\, and notify you when it arrives! \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be assisted on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please plan on joining the waiting list when you arrive. Each person registered is welcome to bring 1 item to be repaired. \n\n\n\nPlease register. If “sold out”\, walk-ins are welcome as space allows. \n\n\n\nThe cost of this event is FREE\, but we kindly ask that you make a donation that goes directly towards the material used and the professionals who are helping make this event happen!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/repair-fair-at-west-philly-tool-library/
LOCATION:West Philly Tool Library\, 1314 S 47th St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Philly Tool Library":MAILTO:info@westphillytools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250911T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T193512Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at Walnut Hill Community Playground
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations.  \n\n\n\nAfter installing a new retaining wall with seating\, we hope you’ll join us to install plants in the garden bed\, so that next spring the space is alive with color and texture. We’ll provide the plants\, tools and instructions\, just come ready to get your hands dirty. \n\n\n\nTo participate\, please e-mail awhittenberger@universitycity.org. \n\n\n\nUniversity City District’s Green City Works\, in partnership with the Walnut Hill Community Association and Do Moore Good\, is leading improvements at the playground\, made possible by a $75\,000 Target Foundation investment. Guided by input from more than 70 neighbors\, early work includes a new play surface and upgraded safety features\, with future plans for shade\, games\, and new equipment. Together\, we’re helping transform this beloved community space\, and we welcome all community members to participate!
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/volunteer-day-at-walnut-hill-community-playground/
LOCATION:Walnut Hill Community Playground\, 4700 Sansom Street\, PHILADELPHIA\, Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250908T153406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T160656Z
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SUMMARY:Spirituality on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap\, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality\, theology\, religion\, etc. \n\n\n\nWhile SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group\, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context\, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome. \n\n\n\nDrinks and food optional\, and on your own.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/spirituality-on-tap-3/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Dahlak Paradise\, 4708 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calvary United Methodist Church":MAILTO:pastortim@allmeansall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250219T191326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T191812Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum - on view through spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit of a Color opens Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 at the Penn Museum. \n\n\n\nUnlike today\, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless pursuit of blue for use in textiles and art has led to the development of ingenious methods in producing this rare\, highly prized color that holds significant meaning for diverse cultures around the world throughout history. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInto the Blue spans 4\,000 years—displaying 20 objects from across the Penn Museum’s collections\, including select artifacts from the Middle East\, China\, Africa\, ancient Egypt\, and Central America. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe exhibition examines three themes: Obtaining Blue\, Making Blue\, and Synthesizing Blue. \n\n\n\nObtaining Blue highlights the mining and transportation of lapis lazuli\, a semi-precious gemstone used in decorative and ceremonial objects in the Middle East—along with the trapping of kingfishers\, brightly colored birds whose feathers were used to decorate articles of adornment in China. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInto the Blue will be on view through spring 2026 and is included with Penn Museum admission.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/into-the-blue-exhibit-at-penn-museum/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250929T173216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T173218Z
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SUMMARY:Adjunctions Networking Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Adjunctions\, the platform dedicated to connecting and supporting adjunct and non-tenured faculty\, is hosting a happy hour to celebrate and connect educators. Attendees can register for the platform on-site to receive a free drink ticket and appetizers\, while meeting peers and building connections within the adjunct community.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/adjunctions-networking-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250918T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T200206Z
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SUMMARY:How to Write and Publish Picture Books
DESCRIPTION:Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris\, author of Plátanos Are Love\, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author\, creativity\, publishing\, and finding an agent. This program is meant for adults and teenagers. \n\n\n\nAlyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller\, author\, and motivational speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day\, she works with community members\, non-profit organizations\, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts on her writer’s hat to craft heartfelt stories. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx\, New York\, and currently lives in Philadelphia\, PA\, with her family. \n\n\n\nA Hispanic Heritage Month Program. \n\n\n\nThe views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/how-to-write-and-publish-picture-books/
LOCATION:Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194350
CREATED:20250918T184307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T143028Z
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SUMMARY:Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\, celebrating the values of creativity\, unity\, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music\, dance\, storytelling\, community cuisine\, and artistic expression—designed not only to honor the past but to inspire shared cultural futures.
URL:https://www.universitycity.org/event/durga-puja-2025-2nd-annual-bengali-cultural-celebration/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Penn Alexander School\, 4300 locust\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
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