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| The Beacon Cafe Youth Showcase |
Event Date: |
May 2, 2008 |
Location: |
Wordsworth Beacon Center @ Norris S. Barratt Middle School |
Event Time: |
5pm |
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On Friday, May 2nd, 2008 the Coda Program and the Wordsworth Beacon Center at Norris S. Barratt Middle School will present the Beacon Café Youth Showcase. The Beacon Café Youth Showcase will feature live performances from some of the most talented youth in the area.
The CODA Program invites youth ages 8-18 to attend The Beacon Café Youth Showcase auditions. Youth interested in participating should contact Kevin Patterson at 267-471-8884 kpatterson@wordsworth.org or Stephanie Tisdale at 888-250-6341 x703 Stephanie@codaprogram.com.
The CODA Program encourages youth and community organizations to get involved with the Beacon Café Youth Showcase. To learn more about how your organization can be involved please contact Nathan Jones at nathan@codaprogram.com.
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| PECO-ASAP 24-Hour Chess Challenge Anti-Violence Marathon |
Event Date:
May 2, 2008
Location:
Temple Unviversity's Student Activity Center, 13th & Montgomery Streets
Event Time:
Begins at 5:30 pm
Descripition and Details:
We hope you can join Mayor Michael Nutter and the ASAP Philadelphia Youth Chess Challenge kids for the kick-off ceremony of the PECO-ASAP 24-hour Chess Challenge Anti-Violence Marathon on Friday, May 2nd, at 5:30 pm at Temple University's Student Activity Center at 13th and Montgomery Streets.
Come out and support the Chess Challenge kids as they "Checkmate Violence" and highlight chess as a positive anti-violence activity. Bring your chess board and plan to play!!
Please RSVP by April 25th to Marie Walker at mwalker@phillyasap.org or (215) 545-2727, x. 15. We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Philadelphia Renaissance: From the Stoop to the Stage |
Event Date:
May 2, 2008
Location:
Church of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond Streets
Event Time:
Begins at 10:00am
Descripition and Details:
Join Art Sanctuary's afterschool arts students for a school matinee, North Stars, in Philadelphia Renaissance: From the Stoop to the Stage, a multimedia youth production incorporating music, modern dance, poetry, African dance and media arts to highlight the contributions of African American Artist born, raised or affiliated with Philadelphia.
Students will embody the personas of "Nina Simone, Pearl Bailey, John Coltrane, The Nicholas Brothers, Judith Jamison, Alaine Lock, and Jessie Fauset to help the audience experience the importance of African American arts and the overall contribution of Philadelphia born, raised or affiliated artists in our culture.
For more information: 215.232.4485 or www.artsanctuary.org.
This event is funded by Alston Beech Foundation, Citizens Bank Foundation, Hamilton Family Foundation, Lawrence Saunders Fund, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, PECO, An Exelon Company, The Allen Hilles Fund,The Douty Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Wachovia Foundation, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial, PNC Bank Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, The Douty Foundation,The Seybert Institution, Wachovia Foundation.
Art Sanctuary Church of the Advocate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121-1590 215.232.4485 www.artsanctuary.org
FRIDAY, MAY 2 @ 10am - School Matinee ($5/student) Teachers, should contact education coordinator, Melissa Talley-Palmer at 215.232.4485 or info@artsanctuary.org to reserve space for your students. Space is limited! @ 7:30pm - Champagne Reception & Performance
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| Philadelphia Renaissance: From the Stoop to the Stage |
Event Date:
May 3, 2008
Location:
Church of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond Streets
Event Time:
Begins at 7:30 pm
Descripition and Details:
Join Us! FRIDAY, MAY 2 @ 10am - School Matinee ($5/student) Teachers, should contact education coordinator, Melissa Talley-Palmer at 215.232.4485 or info@artsanctuary.org to reserve space for your students. Space is limited!
@ 7:30pm - Champagne Reception & Performance
Saturday, May 3 @ 7:30pm Evening Performance
Location: Church of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond Streets (Use Gratz Street Entrance) Philadelphia, PA 19121
Join Art Sanctuary's afterschool arts students, North Stars, in Philadelphia Renaissance: From the Stoop to the Stage, a multimedia youth production incorporating music, modern dance, poetry, African dance and media arts to highlight the contributions of African American Artist born, raised or affiliated with Philadelphia.
Students will embody the personas of "Nina Simone, Pearl Bailey, John Coltrane, The Nicholas Brothers, Judith Jamison, Alaine Lock, and Jessie Fauset to help the audience experience the importance of African American arts and the overall contribution of Philadelphia born, raised or affiliated artists in our culture.
For more information: 215.232.4485 or www.artsanctuary.org.
This event is funded by Alston Beech Foundation, Citizens Bank Foundation, Hamilton Family Foundation, Lawrence Saunders Fund, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, PECO, An Exelon Company, The Allen Hilles Fund,The Douty Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Wachovia Foundation, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial, PNC Bank Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, The Douty Foundation,The Seybert Institution, Wachovia Foundation.
Art Sanctuary Church of the Advocate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121-1590 215.232.4485 www.artsanctuary.org
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Scholarships 101 Workshop "The Financial Keys to Educational Success"
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Event Date: |
May 6, 2008 |
Location: |
Philadelphia NAACP Building, 1619 W. Cecil B. Moore |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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Join presenter, Jessica Reed for the Scholarship 101 Workshop: Learn how to fund your student education (at any level) Scholarship Research Tips, Scholarship Portfolio Dynamics, Financial Aid Fundamentals and The Application Process. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
For more information, contact Jessica Reed ( 267) 632-4072 or Rev. Elisha Morris at (215) 820-1943. Cost: $5 Donation
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| Responding to Family & Community Violence Workshop |
Event Date: |
May 6, 2008 |
Location: |
The Bossone Research Center Auditorium |
Event Time: |
8AM to 5 PM |
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Violence is a major social problem transforming our homes and communities from safety zones to war zones. This workshop is designed for practitioners, human service workers, teachers, probation officers, and community leaders interested in solutions for dealing with violence in both the home and external environments.
Featured speakers are the internationally acclaimed Just Therapy Team (Taimalie Kiwi Tamasese, Maria Maniapoto, and Charles Waldegrave) of New Zealand, Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy, co-author of Teens WhoHurt: Clinical Interventions to Break the Cycle of Adolescent Violence, and a diverse panel including Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller,and other invited distinguished guests.
This one day workshop is presented by Drexel University's Programs in Couple and Family Therapy, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm The Bossone Research Center Auditorium 32nd & Market Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tuition: FREE
http://drexel.edu/cnhp/respond2violence/workshop.asp
For more information contact is preferred By E-mail: Respond2Violence@drexel.edu or By Phone: 215.762.1867
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| Building Community Youth Development Series - Cobbs Creek |
Event Date: |
May 8, 2008 |
Location: |
Turning Tide, 425 South 61st Street |
Event Time: |
6-8 PM |
Descripition and Details: |
Resource Development Contact: Howard Lucas (215) 851-1816
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| Cobbs Creek Community Day |
Event Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
Location: |
63rd & Spruce Street to 63rd & Carpenter Street |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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Kids in Need, Recovered Addicts, Inc. presents Cobbs Creek Community Day featuring Raffles, Moon Bounce, Drill Teams, Sports, Free Carnival Rides ALL Day, City Agencies, Face Painting, Free computerize back exams, Vendors, Guest speaker, HIV testing and more...
Come out and have some fun!!
Special Guest include: The Elgins & Philly Miracles.
Vendors and entertainment, for more information go to www.kinractr.org or call (215) 727-7788. Cobbs Creek Community Day is sponsored by : Verizon, State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, Brown Family ShopRite, Leslie L. Wise Art Foundation & Philly Musik.
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| 7th Annual National Rally & Walk to Fight "Violence and Abuse of Black Women, Girls & Elders |
Event Date: |
May 10, 2008 |
Location: |
Front of City Hall |
Event Time: |
10AM |
Descripition and Details: |
Assemble at 10:00 am in front of City Hall traveling to Love Park by Noon.
Healing, Growing & Rising Above It All"
Stand with us to help end: rape, murder, abuse, incest, exploitation, misogyny, racial/religious/cultural/ethnic profiling, sexism, ageism, negative Imagery and all forms of Violence and Violations of our Sistah's & Elders.
To add your group/organization's name as an endorser, to present, to volunteer, to make a donation or to find out more about the event call (267) 299-6424 or email mwmsistahood@aol.com
Sponsored by the Original and Official Million Women March and International Million Women Movement Black Women's Defense League.
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| Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Celebration 2008 |
Event Date: |
May 13, 2008 |
Location: |
Love Park, 16th & JFK Blvd. |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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Philadelphia Compact - A Citywide Commitment to the Healthy Social and Emotional Development of All Philadelphia's Children announces the Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Celebration 2008; Information Expo for Teens and Their Families.
A resource and information fair for youth/teens and their families will be held on May 13th, at Love Park in recognition of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and National Mental Health Awareness Month. Providers of adolescent behavioral health services, youth mentoring and leadership programs and violence prevention programs are welcome to staff resource tables that will be made available for that day, at no charge.
Space will be limited. Each table will be used to support two (2) organizations. Participating providers may have a maximum of 2 staff at any one time at their table.
For more information, contact Valarie Dunbar at (215) 599-6350, ext. 111 or via email at vdunbar@pmhcc.org - To reserve a table, contact Anthony McLaughlin at (215) 413-3100, ext. 6348 or via email at anthony.mclaughlin@phila.gov.
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| Haddington-Cobbs Creek CDC's Resource Fair for Families |
Event Date: |
May 15, 2008 |
Location: |
Sayre High School, 58th & Walnut Streets |
Event Time: |
6pm-8pm |
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Sponsored by the Children and Families Sub-Committee of the Haddington-Cobbs Creek CDC.
For further information, contact Children and Families Sub-Committee's Co-Chair, Ms. Barbara Akins at (215) 476-1463.
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| Women's Health Day Event |
Event Date: |
May 16, 2008
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Location: |
John F. Street Community Center, 12th & Poplar |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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Sponsored by 11th Street Family Health Services and National Nursing Centers Consortium.
To continue our commitment to the health and wellness to our patients and community, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual National Women's Health Day on Friday, May 16th. This event, is in recognition of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health National Women's Health Week initiative, " It's Your Time: Get Inspired, Get Healthy.
We would like your organization to be part of our event by having a table of resources about your organization's services. We are also interested in organizations that are able to do a presentation or workshop during the event.
Please contact, Valerie Holloman at (215) 769-1595 to confirm your attendance by Friday, May 2nd.
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| Philadelphia Cares about Fairmount Park Day |
Event Date: |
May 17, 2008 |
Location: |
TBA |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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The 13th Annual Philadelphia Cares about Fairmount Park Day will be held Saturday, May 17th. During this city-wide spring cleaning and greening, hundreds of volunteer teams from local businesses, schools, churches and other groups will celebrate spring by planting flowers, removing vines, and sweeping up winter debris. For more information call 215-564-4544 or to register online visit, http://www.gpcares.com/events/annualpages/fpd.htm.
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| 2nd Annual Single Mothers & Teens Conference Tour |
Event Date: |
May 18, 2008 |
Location: |
TBA |
Event Time: |
1:00 - 6:00 PM |
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It's that time of year again. Moms take a load off and relax, bring out your teens and let's have fun while bonding with your child.
Theme: Financial Health+ Emotion Wellness + Physical Fitness = Healthier/Wealthier Families.
Whats FREE... Spa Treatments/Massages Dinner Entertainment Speakers Activities for teens Prizes/Giveaways Cash Prizes Also
Shop till you drop with our inspirational entrepreneurs and businesses.
Also featuring: Mother of the Year Award.
Nominate a Single Mother
Single Mothers of the Year will receive: -Plaque -Wellness Basket which includes: Candles, Books, Restaurant Certificate, Other Gift certificates, cash money, and more.
Interested in nominating a single mother contact: 1-866-205-3243 EXT.7587 Please leave your name, number, address and someone will contact you.
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| Glitz & Glamour Production at Ben Franklin High School |
Event Date: |
May 20, 2008
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Location: |
Benjamin Franklin High School, 550 North Broad Street |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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The 2nd Annual All High School Edition of Rip-the-Runway Fashion Show & Competition.
Among the competing High Schools: Germantown High School Lincoln High Sayre High Girls' High George Washington High Benjamin Franklin High Thomas Edison High Paul Robeson High Dobbins High Parkway Center City High Delaware Valley High Cheltenham High
Tickets are $10/person, doors open promptly at 5pm - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Ticket Location: Benjamin Franklin (Beacon) Office: M - TH 3pm - 5pm, Fri. 3pm - 8pm, Sat. 10am - 2:30 pm. Rippin it Hair Studio (7131 N. 20th Street) (215) 991-7786. For more information contact Ms. Lisa Townsend at (215) 279-3061.
www.myspace.com/fashioncoordinator
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| Building Community Youth Development Series - Point Breeze |
Event Date: |
May 21, 2008 |
Location: |
Barratt Beacon, 16th & Wharton Streets |
Event Time: |
6-8 PM |
Descripition and Details: |
Resource Development Contact: Howard Lucas (215) 851-1816
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| 24th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival |
Event Date: |
May 22, 2008 |
Location: |
TBA |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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Save the Dates: May 22-24, 2008 - 24th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival
Join us Memorial Day weekend, for the most exciting three days of writing festival in Philly. This year's theme: Black Family Values: Our Village, Our Writing, Our Future will feature panels and discussions with authors whose work, from the light-hearted to the most serious, focuses on the black community and youth.
Featured authors include: Walter Mosley, Synthia Saint James, Eloise Greenfield, Omar Tyree, E.B Lewis, Sonia Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, Dr. Derrick Bell, Dr. Regina Jennings, Sapphire, Solomon Jones, and the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Haki Madhubuti.
Plus: Literary Workshops, outdoor book fair, children and youth pavilions, open mic, panel discussions, food and book vendors, entertainment, and more! Don't miss it!
Vendors/Authors: Contact Bebita Metellus (bmetellus@artsanctuary.org) or Jeffrey Hart at 215.232.4485.
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| "One Community Raising Peace" Rally |
Event Date: |
May 23, 2008 |
Location: |
Carmella Park (Philadelphia Department of Recreation), 2100 Wakeling Street |
Event Time: |
TBA |
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The peace rally will consist of student performances, a speech by Representative Tony Payton, Jr., and a performance by a local hip-hop artist, Medinah Starr. Also, organizations will be hosting tables to promote their services to the community.
This peace rally is to promote and celebrate peace in the school and in the community of Frankford. Your organization has been recognized as one that brings the community together and advocates safer communities throughout Philadelphia.
There is NO fee to host a table; this is a free event for you to promote your services.
Please RSVP by May 12th.
Contact: Mandy Frisco: (215) 939-6275 or afrisco08@cityyear.org
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