Posted on Fri, Feb. 15, 2008
Special Events
Philadelphia
*FREE* 2008 Black History Showcase Interactive & inspiring exhibits, living history performers, film screenings, book signing, poetry readings, spoken word & more. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700.
www.blackhistoryshowcase.org.
2/16-2/17 11 am-7 pm.
*FREE* Annual National Woman's Heart Day Health Fair Heart health screenings, fitness, beauty & cooking demos, giveaways, seminars on nutrition & health related issues & more. 484-362-2683. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 484-362-2683.
www.sistertosister.org.
2/21 8 am-3 pm.
Black History Month Awards Banquet Tribute to leaders in science, technology & community service. Organized by the National Society of Black Engineers. Grand Hall, 3141 Chestnut St.;
www.drexelnsbe.org. $20; $10 students. 2/15 6-9 pm.
*FREE* SAR's Annual Commemoration of George Washington's Birthday Presented by the Sons of the American Revolution. Win Carroll, 610-517-1056. Omni Hotel at Independence Park, 401 Chestnut St.; 215-925-0000.
www.sar.org/passar. 2/16 10:30 am.
The Search for Cupid's Missing Arrow These adventures are like 'Amazing Race,' 'DaVinci Code' & 'National Treasure' all rolled into one. Registration required. Ravenchase Adventures, Philadelphia; 609-838-1500, 888-702-9039 x4.
www.ravenchase.com. $30. 2/16 1 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
9th Annual Frostbite 5-Miler Run Benefit road race for Ambler Main Street & the Quaker School at Horsham. Race info & registration:
www.aarclub.com. Mattison Avenue Elementary School, 131 Rosemary Ave., Ambler; 215-619-8104.
www.aarclub.com. $20; $15 students advance registration. 2/16 9 am.
Bluebird Workshop: Make a Nestbox After a discussion on the ecology of bluebirds & other cavity nesters, participants will make bluebird house. Registration required. Doylestown Township Activity Center, 425 Wells Rd., Doylestown; 215-348-9915. $20. 2/16 1-2:30 pm.
*FREE* In Search of the Bald Eagle Learn about the Bald Eagle's decline & comeback, then check out the resident birds. Green Lane Nature Center, 1492 Gravel Pike, Green Lane; Registration required. 2/16 10 am.
Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Music Festival & Fair Features music, dance, culture & heritage of Scotland & Ireland. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-825-7268.
www.eohebrides.com. $18-$20 advance; $20-$24 day of show. 2/15 7:30-midnight pm. 2/16 9:30 am-midnight pm. 2/17 10 am-7:30 pm.
Super Pet Expo Pet-related exhibitors, unique entertainment, educational activities & more. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-354-8212.
www.superpetexpo.com. $12; $6 children 4-12; free for children 3 & under. 2/15 4-9 pm. 2/16 10 am-8 pm. 2/17 10 am-5 pm.
Taste Some History Tours of the winery, wine-tasting & European music. Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing; 215-493-6500;
www.crossingvineyards.com. $5 tasting; free for winery tour. 2/16-2/17 1-4 pm.
Valentine's Day at the Zoo Interpretive programs & treats for the animals. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; 610-277-3825.
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org. 2/16 11 am-2 pm.
W.S. Hancock Society: Creating an Accurate Civil War Impression Seminars, information, displays on Civil War. Held at Christ Church, Swedesburg, PA. Reservations: 610-630-0912 or e-mail: wshancock.msn.com.
www.wshancocksociety.org. $10. 2/16 9 am-5 pm.
New Jersey
*FREE* Afternoon Nature Stroll Guided walk to check out local flora & fauna. Scotland Run Park, 980 Academy St., Clayton; Registration required.
www.diskworks.com/scotlandrun.html. 2/20 2:30 pm.
Hail to the Chief Gerald Ford's waffle recipe, Jimmy Carter's fried apples & Ronald Reagan's healthy honey bran muffins. Kitchen Kapers East Gate Square, 1341 Nixon Dr., Moorestown; Reservations required: 856-778-7705.
www.kitchenkapers.com. $30. 2/18 11:30 am-1 pm. 1:30-3 pm.
*FREE* Healthy Heart Day Series of events to promote healthy living. Health screenings, lectures, guest appearances & more. Katz Jewish Community Center, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-4444.
www.katzjcc.org. 2/17 8 am-noon.
A Sweetheart Dessert Tea Party Presented by the Herb Society of America. Registration required: 856-346-0426 or 856-881-2585. Franklin Township Library & Community Center, 1584 Coles Mill Rd., Franklinville;
www.herbsociety.org. $15. 2/17 1:30 pm.
Delaware
Flint Woods: Hot Chocolate Hike Winter hike for all ages followed by refreshments. Transportation to Flint Woods provided. Reg. req. Brandywine Creek State Park, Rtes 92 & 100, Wilmington; Registration required: 302-655-5740.
www.destateparks.com/bcsp/bcsp.asp. $4. 2/17 2-3:30 pm.
Ghost Tours Hunt for the paranormal as you visit areas not seen on the regular daily museum tour. Reservations required. Rockwood Museum, 610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington; 302-761-4340.
www.rockwood.org.
$15. 2/16 7 & 9 pm.
Valentine's Day Tea Tea includes tour of the museum. Reservations required: 302-761-1722. Rockwood Museum, 610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington; 302-761-4340.
www.rockwood.org.
$20. 2/16.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
Lois Young Fun mix of music & puppetry. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington; 302-652-5577.
www.grandopera.org. $6. 2/19 10 am.
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