April 9, 2023 11:00 am April 9, 2023 11:00 am Add to calendar Join  on Easter Sunday, April 9, 11:15 am, as we celebrate liberation and new life through the story of Resurrection! Worship is hybrid, so feel free to join us in person or virtually. To begin the day, Calvary is also hosting an 8 am 'sunrise' service at Cedar Park – followed by a potluck brunch and Easter egg hunt back at the church. All are welcome! Full details at allmeansall.org/holy-week. * a wheelchair-accessible l

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October 13, 2022 7:00 pm Calvary United Methodist ChurchOctober 13, 2022 7:00 pm Add to calendarAll are welcome for a Community Rhythm Circle at Calvary Church, the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7-8:15 pm – nurturing a spirit of connection, community-building and healing. Full details at allmeansall.org/community-rhythm-circle. The circle is led by professional drummers – no drumming or rhythm experience required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own rhythm instruments of any kind, but extras are available.

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November 25, 2022 12:00 pm One Art Community CenterNovember 25, 2022 12:00 pm Add to calendarAkan Collective, in partnership with Plant & People and One Art Community Center, is hosting Blackity Black – Black Friday Weekend on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26, 12:00-5:00 p.m. The event is featuring Black owned and made in Ghana brands – fashion for men and women, art, plants, wellness and gifts for you and everyone on your holiday list including Chale Socks and Clothing, MoD HQ, and ini Collective.

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/blackity-black-black-friday-weekend/

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December 11, 2022 5:00 pm Clark Park "B"December 11, 2022 5:00 pm Add to calendarHark the Herald Angels Sing at the annual Carol Sing on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 pm at the Community Christmas Tree atop the maintenance house, near 45th & Regent St. This wonderful, longstanding event draws many neighbors each year as a hushed winter night falls. Sing traditional Christmas favorites by candlelight with your neighbors, and then enjoy hot cider and cookies, thanks to the Friends of Clark Park. NOTE: WEATHER PERMITTING.

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May 27, 2023 11:00 am May 27, 2023 11:00 am Add to calendar TSW Legend has organized a charity basketball tournament during the third annual So What Hip-Hop & Arts Festival. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit HopePHL (formerly People's Emergency Center and Youth Service, Inc.). The teams facing off are Team Legend, led by TSW Legend and Team Chvlly led by Chvlice (pron. Chalice). The game takes place on Saturday May 27th at 11am at 3301 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia PA 19145. Doors open at 10:30 am.

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August 11, 2022 6:30 pm The WoodlandsAugust 11, 2022 6:30 pm Add to calendarWhen: Thursday, August 11 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Where: 4000 Woodland Ave More details: https://www.woodlandsphila.org/events-calendar/bat-night-2022 About the Event: Pack a picnic and a flashlight and join us for a night of Urban Biodiversity! Enjoy the cemetery after dark during August's Full Moon—the last supermoon of the year! The Popalong Truck (a collab between Lil Pop Shop and Weckerly's) will be serving up the best of Summer in the form of popsicles and ice cream sandwiches throughout the evening.

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/nature-night-bat-night-at-the-woodlands/

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October 8, 2022 11:00 am Faith & Blue event hosted by State Rep. Amen BrownOctober 8, 2022 11:00 am Add to calendarState Rep. Amen Brown is partnering with the 18th Police District for a community gathering to inspire the community to come together during the violence raging in Philadelphia. The gathering will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on October 8 at 5500 Pine Street.

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/faith-blue-event-hosted-by-state-rep-amen-brown/

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November 18, 2021 6:00 pm Calvary Center for Culture and CommunityNovember 18, 2021 6:00 pm Add to calendarThursday, November 18 – Calvary Center at 48th & Baltimore Ave. – 6 pm – Community meeting with Lt. Sean Cobette of the University City Division of the Phila. 18th Police District and representatives of UCD. Bring your concerns and discuss crime and neighborhood issues. Please share this message with friends and neighbors. 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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August 26, 2023 11:00 am August 26, 2023 11:00 am Add to calendar Join us at during the opening week of our second location. We are hosting a series of FREE and limited seating workshops with artists that we love. Join us at our West Philadelphia location to get started on your fashion and sewing journey. It's fashion education on your terms. Want to learn flower pressing with us? Raven Dakota will teach you how in this Flower Pressing Workshop. You will get to know the process, make your own creations, and have an opportunity to shop the artist's work.

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March 31, 2023 5:00 pm March 31, 2023 5:00 pm Add to calendar Play On Philly invites you to join us for our second College Prep 101 Workshop: 'What Do I Need to Know?' on Friday, March 31st from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Saint Francis de Sales School. At this FREE workshop, we will hear from a panel of Play On Philly Alumni and members of our teaching staff who are currently earning college degrees. We will discuss a range of topics that center around the general themes of ‘what do I need to know?' ‘How do I make sure I'm prepared for college?' ‘What can I expect my first year?' The second half will be an open Q&A and then, if time, small group discussions with our panelists.

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December 17, 2022 12:00 pm One Art Community CenterDecember 17, 2022 12:00 pm Add to calendarSHOP SMALL, SHOP BLACK and SHOP LOCAL with heart-based businesses, holistic artisans, and slow-fashion crafters all waiting to share their special offerings with you this holiday season @inicollective_philly @plantandpeople From wellness workshops and make-n-take corners, to our artisans marketplace and cidar by the bonfire, shopping small and local has never felt so good. Entrance is FREE with a welcomed love donation offering and registration is required.

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January 19, 2023 6:00 pm Calvary Center for Culture and CommunityJanuary 19, 2023 6:00 pm Add to calendarMeet with Lt. Kevin Livewell of the Phila. 18th Police District and representatives of UCD. Bring your concerns and discuss crime and neighborhood issues. Please share this message with friends and neighbors. 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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May 7, 2022 10:00 am What are City Pocket Parks and Habitats? (virtual event)May 7, 2022 10:00 am Add to calendarSloan Street Community Garden invites you to join the virtual conversation as it presents information about our local Philadelphia ecosystem, how to create pocket gardens, and how to build your own habitats! Featuring Lamar Gore, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. Hosted by @sloanstreetcommunitygarden Saturday, May 7, 10 am-11am This is a great way to kick off Love your Park week. Bring your mom to your house for coffee and this great free online event.

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August 2, 2022 5:00 pm 5443 Addison StreetAugust 2, 2022 5:00 pm Add to calendarThe 18th District Community TownWatch will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday August 2, 2022 5p-7p on the 5400 Block of Addison Street. A night of fun, bookbag and school supply giveaway, children's books. Highlight of the evening is our raffle, we have a 20inch mongoose bicycle, 36 inch wind machine fan, choice of girl of boy Nike Sneakers. Come out and enjoy a night out with your neighbors. Shirley Pickens 267 973-4025.

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/18th-district-community-townwatch-national-night-out/

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August 26, 2023 10:00 am August 26, 2023 10:00 am Add to calendar Join us on Saturday August 26th from 10am-12pm at Christy Rec Center, 728 S 55th St. In this workshop you'll learn how to collage and create your own unique journals for writing poetry with artist, Natalia Villaran Quinones. Cobbs Creek Art club for kids is a FREE monthly art workshop designed to express creativity and learn about nature with a focus on community building, meditation and mindfulness! The monthly workshops create space to spend time exploring the natural environment and expressing yourself through art.

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October 29, 2022 2:00 pm Clark Park "B"October 29, 2022 2:00 pm Add to calendarThere will be more than 25 contests, from the tallest dog to curliest tail to fastest runner, best trick, best Halloween costume, and more! Raffle to win doggie goodies. Also greet the vet, Dr. David Littlejohn. Meet near the Bowl at 43rd and Chester — fun for dogs and their human friends. Chester Ave & S 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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November 12, 2022 3:00 pm Plant and PeopleNovember 12, 2022 3:00 pm Add to calendarJoin Plant and People to customize wreaths in time for the changing seasons. While learning about Tillandsia care and making air plants thrive. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-and-people-air-plant-wreath-workshop-tickets-453048469167

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November 12, 2022 11:00 am Clark Park "A"November 12, 2022 11:00 am Add to calendarSaturday, November 12 – 11 am – Veterans Day Commemoration – Gettysburg Stone in Clark Park, near 44th and Baltimore Ave. Please join the Friends of Clark Park, students of the HMS School and the Boy Scouts in honoring all those who have served in the Armed Forces. Special Guests: The celebrated 3rd United States Colored Troops reenactors will honor the Gettysburg Stone. Sgt. Larry Harris, Pvt. Joe Becton and Pvt. Bernard Lambert will shed light on the role of African American soldiers in the Civil War, famously celebrated in the Academy Award-winning movie 'Glory.

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June 14, 2023 12:00 pm June 14, 2023 12:00 pm Add to calendar City officials will join the community to celebrate the renaming of the Mill Creek Playground in honor of Tiffany Fletcher, a former Pool Maintenance Attendant at the site, who was killed during a shooting at the site last year. The renaming ceremony will be followed by the first official pool opening of the season at 12:30 p.m.

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June 24, 2023 12:00 pm June 24, 2023 12:00 pm Add to calendar On Saturday, June 24th, rain or shine, A Home is Right, Inc. (AHARI) will host their 4th annual in partnership with Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, State Representative Rick Krajewski, and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal. The event will feature games, performances, free food, free haircuts, furniture giveaways, vendors, and more.

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December 24, 2021 7:00 pm Calvary United Methodist ChurchDecember 24, 2021 7:00 pm Add to calendarJoin Calvary Church, in person (masks required) or virtually (via Zoom), for a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols. Details at allmeansall.org. All are welcome. If you are coming in person, please use the 48th Street entrance. And if you require accessibility assistance (a lift is available upon request), please contact the church office (215-724-1702) before Friday at 5 pm.

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-of-lessons-carols/

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February 13, 2022 1:00 pm The SoapboxFebruary 13, 2022 1:00 pm Add to calendarMake Valentine's with The Soapbox! Open to all members and the public. Check out the Soapbox's studio space by coming in to make a Valentine! Visitors will be able to print type on our Vandercook letterpress and to use other tools and supplies to create one-of-a-kind notes for your loved ones. This event is free and open to the public. The Soapbox Studio space requires that all of our visitors wear a mask. There is currently no eating or drinking in our space.

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February 17, 2022 6:00 pm Calvary Center for Culture and CommunityFebruary 17, 2022 6:00 pm Add to calendarThursday, February 17 – Calvary Center at 48th & Baltimore Ave. – 6 pm – Community meeting with Lt. Kevin Livewell of the University City Division of the Phila. 18th Police District and representatives of UCD. Bring your concerns and discuss crime and neighborhood issues. Please share this message with friends and neighbors. 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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August 10, 2023 6:00 pm August 10, 2023 6:00 pm Add to calendar Bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, beetles, and more are vital for our local ecosystems! Explore The Woodlands and the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Learning Orchard for an evening full of urban biodiversity. Pollinator Night will feature an aerial performance by Tangle Movement Arts, lessons from our friends at Audubon Mid-Atlantic and The Discovery Center, activities from the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, Alvéole, the National Wildlife Federation and FarmPhilly, storytime with the Free Library of Philadelphia, and sweet treats from the Popalong Truck (featuring Weckerly's Ice Cream + Lil' Pop Shop)! Registration is highly recommended for any event updates.

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September 28, 2023 6:00 pm September 28, 2023 6:00 pm Add to calendar Come meet neighbors while creating art! Learn about the monotype printmaking process as we create one of a kind artist prints using found objects and natural materials with artist, Justin Keller. This is a free workshop designed for adults ages 18+. Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monotype-printmaking-with-justin-keller-tickets-721288692897

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December 3, 2022 10:00 am The RotundaDecember 3, 2022 10:00 am Add to calendarWest Craft Fest is this weekend! Join us from 10 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday for two DIFFERENT days of local wares, handmade with care. Each day features 70+ makers of unique holiday gifts, for over 140 in all. Preview Saturday's and Sunday's vendors before you come. The Fest is both inside and outside of The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. This venue is wheelchair accessible, and pets are welcome in the outdoor portion.

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December 8, 2022 7:00 pm Calvary United Methodist ChurchDecember 8, 2022 7:00 pm Add to calendarCalvary Church hosts a monthly Community Rhythm Circle the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7-8:15 pm. Free and open to all, nurturing a spirit of connection, community-building and healing. Led by professional drummers – no experience required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments, but loaners are available. Please use the 48th Street entrance (see accessibility details in the link below).

http://www.westphillylocal.com/events/community-rhythm-circle-at-calvary-monthly/

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January 10, 2023 7:30 pm Spruce Hill Community AssociationJanuary 10, 2023 7:30 pm Add to calendarThe January Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:30 PM. SHCA Board members and guest speakers are invited to meet in person at the Spruce Hill Center on 45th Street. However, due to rising COVID-19 and influenza infections in the area and the relatively tight space in the Center, community members are asked to join the meeting virtually via Zoom. Community members joining remotely will have an opportunity to participate and ask questions.

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April 29, 2022 8:00 pm The Mann CenterApril 29, 2022 8:00 pm Add to calendarOn April 29 and 30, at 8 p.m., the Mann presents the Philadelphia premiere of Tony Award-winning director Bill T. Jones' Deep Blue Sea, featuring a solo performance by Jones, an ensemble of 10 from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, and a diverse group of community performers featuring local participants. The show marks the start of the Mann's new Downstage @ the Mann series, which places both audience and artists together in the same space, on the Presser Foundation Stage in the TD Pavilion, for an intimate, under cover, open air setting.

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May 6, 2022 6:00 pm The Mann CenterMay 6, 2022 6:00 pm Add to calendarOn May 6, the Mann will be hosting Voices of Hope: A Celebration of Black Excellence, an event honoring six inspirational Philadelphians, as well as featuring a special lineup of artist performances. Voices of Hope is a free community event that celebrates African American culture and iconic Philadelphia innovators who are contributing to and changing the community of Greater Philadelphia. The honorees for this year's ceremony are R&B artist Carol Riddick, culinary entrepreneurs Benjamin Bynum Jr.

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