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Reflections of a Hidden Child during World War II
601 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118
Ruth Hartz shares her experiences during World War II as a young child hidden with her family in southern France.
For more information, contact Dr. Lorraine Coons at 215-248-7184 or e-mail lcoons@chc.edu.
http://www.chc.edu/holocaust_survivor_shares_her_experiences_as_a_hidden...
Trail Ambassador Walk in the Wissahickon
1032 Kitchens Ln. Philadelphia, PA 19119
Diane Garvey discusses horses and history on this three mile hike.
Children over 6 welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Heavy rain or icy conditions cancel.
Historical Watershed Talk with Adam Levine
6026 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-848-1690
wyck@wyck.org
Join Philadelphia Water Department historian, Adam Levine, for this talk to find out what makes Germantown's watershed so unique. $5 members, $7 non-members. Registration required
Chestnut Hill Book Festival
Germantown Avenue
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA
The weekend will be filled with panel discussions, author readings and signings, writer workshops, a soapbox corner, fiction and singer songwriter slams, and dramatic readings of famous literary passages by local actors. For kids there will be a costume parade led by a stilt man where kids dress as their favorite book character, a Cat in the Hat appearance, a Green Eggs & Ham Brunch, storytelling.
Intergenerational Concert
5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
CIP Songsters Unlimited and Martin Luther King High School present the Annual Intergenerational African-American History Month Concert under the direction of Dr. Jerome Lang.
Black History Month
8500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Black Fashion Designers. Shalonda (Shay) Sutton, is a young African American female designer with a vision that emanated from her love of poetry and her desire to be a good role for her brothers and sisters. Her designs are innovative and span the globe in terms focus and style. Renee Bolden Designs features custom women's clothing design from casual outfits.
Black History Month
8500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Black Art and Sculptures. Philadelphia's premiere Artist Leon Dewitt Finney's extraordinary work is placed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Lucien Crump Art Gallery. He will be showcasing his work at Citibank in honor of Black History Month. Exhibiting with him will be the talented female sculptor, Stephanie Threet. Her work is derived from the rhythms of music and vibrations.
Black History Month
8500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Experience the journey and history of black music, spiritual gospel, jazz and classical.
Resource Center Helps Homeowners
Beautiful Chestnut Hill Rooftops Resource Center Helps Homeowners
October 30, FridayLet’s say a big piece of slate slides off your roof and lands on your car. As those insurance commercials say, “Now what?”
Preserving Chestnut Hill’s Character
Chestnut Hill Historical Society Preserving Chestnut Hill’s Character
October 30, FridayThe diverse architectural styles and stories behind nearly any street here are like rings of a tree, evidence of Chestnut Hill’s history. The Chestnut Hill Historical Society aims to preserve the community character through historical archives, architectural preservation, and an extensive outreach program.

