20SOMETHINGS HAPPY HOUR Social trip to Woody's bar. May 16, 5:30-8:30pm. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
AFTERNOON IN THE PARK A huge celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. May 19, 12:30-6pm. Fairmount Park.
AZTEC HEALTH AND HEALING SYSTEM An afternoon talk about physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. The Yoga Garden, 31 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth. 610-664-2705.
BAR MITZVAH GALA Dinner, readings, music & awards. May 21, 6pm. Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square.
BELLA VISTA FESTA Multicultural celebration. May 19, 11am-4pm. Bella Vista Town Watch, 800 S. 9th St. 627-0057.
BLIND WINE TASTING To benefit Foundation Fighting Blindness. May 16, 5:30-8:30pm, $40. Warwick Hotel, 17th & Locust Sts.
BLIND WINE TASTING GALA 2nd annual wine tasting to benefit The Foundation Fighting Blindness. May 16, 5:30-8pm. $40. Warwick Hotel, 17th & Locust Sts.
BLIND WINE TASTING GALA Will benefit The Foundation Fighting Blindness. May 16, 5:30-8pm. $40. Warwick Hotel, 17th & Locust Sts.
CELEBRATION OF OLD-TIME MUSIC 4th annual celebration of music and dance. May 18, starts at noon. Coatesville Cultural Society, 143 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA. 610-384-1790.
CREATING A HEALING ENVIRONMENT Learn why creating stimulating outdoor areas helps maintain good health. 10am. Medford Leas, The Lewis W. Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve.
CULINARY ARTS AND FOOD FESTIVAL Come to eat - stay to shop. May 19, 11am-6pm. Free. On Pine Street, between Hutchinson and 12th streets.
DAY IN THE PARK Fair with games, clown, petting zoo, etc. May 18, 12-3pm, Free. Saunders Park, 39th & Powelton Sts.
DREW SCHOOL FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays 10am-2pm. Lancaster & Powelton Avenues.
EPGS GAME CLUB SATURDAY For anyone interested in playing board games of all times. In the Community Room. May 18, 10am-9:30pm. Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 East Lincoln Highway.
FINISH MEETS FASHION Architectural material fashion show/competition. May 16, 5:30pm ("creative black tie"), $45. Moore College of Art & Design, 20th & the Pkwy. 215-568-4515.
FLEA MARKET Liberty Lands hosts their second annual. May 19, 9am-4pm. The location is 900 block of Bodine St. 215-763-1663.
FRENCH CONVERSATION LUNCH Final of the season. May 21, call for info. La Boheme, 246 South 11th St, 215-735-5283.
FRENCH CONVERSATION LUNCHEON Call for info. May 17, 12:30pm. Stella Note, 8229 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, 215-735-5283.
FRENCH-AMERICAN SPRING GALA Black tie gala for the French-American business community; dinner, dancing, silent auction. May 17, 7pm-11:30pm. $200. Sheraton Society Hill, 1 Dock St. 238-6000.
HALL OF FAME CEREMONY A celebration of the inductees contributions to the German Township. May 17, 7pm. Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave. 844-0514.
HEBREW SPEAKING GROUP Weekly meetings in cafe. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.
HOSPICE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Serving 5 counties, Samaritan Care is looking for those who have 1-2 hours a week to volunteer. Call for info. Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ. 1-800-229-8183.
JOB FAIR Sponsored by YWCA of Bucks County and Latino Leadership Alliance. For adults and teen looking for full, part, or summer jobs. May 17, 2-4pm. St.Mary Family Resource Center, 2546 Knights Road, Bensalem. 215-245-0264.
LIVING WELL Social for queer Asians. May 17, 6-8pm, Free. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION BENEFIT Annual sale. May 18, 1-4pm. Castellina Interior Design, 515 Old York Road, Jenkintown. PA, 215-855-7100. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.
MAY GARDEN PARTY Annual event set in unique Grange gardens. May 19, 4-6pm. At The Grange Estate. 610-446-4956.
MRS.BENJAMIN FRANKLIN VISITS MUSEUM A first-person presentation of "The Good Wife, Mrs. Benjamin Franklin." May 20, 7:30pm. Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-345-0210.
PENNSYLVANIA FAIR RETURNS Featuring the Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken, rides, and lots more fun. May 16-27. Mon Fri- 5pm-11pm, Weekends noon-11pm. Philadelphia Park, Bensalem PA. 639-9000.
PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR 60 booksellers from all over offer rare books for sale. May 18, 10am-4pm. Ft. Washington Expo Center, 1100 Virginia Dr., Ft. Washington.
PHILADELPHIA COMPANY OF FRIENDS Conversation event. May 16, 6:30pm. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.
PHILLY CARES ABOUT FAIRMOUNT PARK DAY A day of volunteering to help paint over graffiti, clear trails and plant flowers. Rain or shine. May 18, 9am-noon. Fairmount Park.
PLANT EXPERTS EXPO Share your passion, find info on plant specialties. Free with admission. May 19, 1-4pm. Longwood Gardens, US Rt. 1, Kennett Sq. 610-388-1000.
PUBLIC LISTENING POST Share what's in your hearts and minds during this time of uncertainty. Each Wednesday, 5:45-6:45pm. Monthly Meeting of Friends Meetinghouse, 320 Arch St, 215-922-0744, free.
SOUTH & PASSYUNK FARMERS' MARKET Tuesdays 2-7pm. East of 5th Street off South.
SPOKEN HAND, SPOKEN WORD Concert & activities for families. With Children's Service Inc. May 18, 11am-4pm, concert 8pm, Free. International House of Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut St. 215-895-6537.
SPRING CLEANUP Volunteers needed. May 19, 10am-2pm, refreshments. Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave. 215-387-1911.
STORYBOOK GARDEN PARTY May 18, 11am-4pm. Hagley Museum and Library, Route 141, Wilmington, DE. 302-658-2400.
THE FIRST PARTNER'S CELEBRATION May 17, 5:30-8pm. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 103 E. 16th St., Wilmington, DE. 302-658-6262.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENING Will feature a lecture by Larry Kane. Hosted at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park. For more info, 215-698-9950 ext. 112. May 23, 7pm.
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20SOMETHINGS HAPPY HOUR Social trip to Woody's bar. May 16, 5:30-8:30pm. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
