4 WHO BROUGHT YOU ULYSSES A course telling the story of how Ulysses was written from four perspectives. Wednesdays, June 5-26. Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2010 Delancey Place. 215-732-1600.
ADVANCED TRAINING OF TRAINERS Learn the art of emergent design, explore group dynamics and more. June 11-16, $400-$800. Training For Change, 4719 Springfield Ave. 215-729-7458, www.trainingforchange.org.
ART OF JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY Call for more information. June 9, 2pm. Northeast Regional Library, Cottman Ave. & Oakland St. 215-686-0500.
ART OF THE SHORT STORY W/ Paul Gordon. Bring samples of writing. June 11, 7:30pm. Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ. 609-596-7058.
ASK THE DOCTOR A lecture on the advances in the treatment of melanoma. June 12, 6:30pm-8pm. RSVP by June 7. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 215-879-7733.
BRICK SCHOOL LEGACY, Videomaker Willa Cofield in person. June 13, 7pm. $5., Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., 215-569-9700.
BUSINESS PLAN A workshop on the elements, applications and contents of a good business plan. June 4, 6pm-9pm. $35. Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., 5th floor. 215-790-WBDC.
CHILDREN'S ART CLASSES Ages 3-12. Intro to spring & fall studio art classes. May 11-June 15. Register at 215-253-SHOW. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th & the Parkway. 215-684-7860.
CHOGYAL NAMKHAI NORBU will be talking, as one of the most accomplished Tibetan dzogchen teachers. June 8, 6-8pm. $15. University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Locust Sts.
CIRCUS PULL TOYS Toy-making for children. June 8. 11am-12:30pm, $2-8. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad & Cherry Sts. 215-972-7600.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP DESIGN Learn how to add zing and power to your workshops. June 7-9, $135-$300. Training For Change, 4719 Springfield Ave. 215-729-7458, www.trainingforchange.org.
DIDI MENUSSI Israel's leading political humorist will speak. June 9, 7:30pm. $5. Akiba Hebrew Academy, 223 N. Highland Ave., Merion. 839-3540.
ESPALIER IN THE GARDEN Ted Zoltowski will demonstrate pruning methods and cultural techniques. June 11, 10am-noon. $20... Meadowbrook Farms.
GARDENING WORKSHOP Bold Foliage and Beautiful Container: Gardening with Tropical Plants. June 7, 9:30am-2:30pm. $55. Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore. 610-328-8025.
HERB GARDENING WORKSHOP Covering growing herbs, uses in cooking & medicine. June 8, 10am. Free. At New Kensington CDC Garden Center, Frankford Ave & Berks St, Philadelphia. 215-739-6910.
JAZZY ART: IMPROVISE YOUR WAY Through Modern & Contemporary art w/ Danielle Rice. June 12, 6 & 7pm. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th & the Parkway. 215-684-7860.
JEFFREY DORWART Lecturing on Washington's experience during the Revolutionary War. June 13, 7:30pm. Free. David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Rd., Washington Crossing. 215-493-6776.
KARL RIDER Talk about growing pitcher plants in containers. June 4, 10am-noon. $45. Meadowbrook Farms.
KRIPALU YOGA CLASSES, Thursdays 5:45 to 7pm. At the Moss Rehab Outpatient Center, 2116 Chestnut Street, 215-673-6554.
LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS Part of the Workplace Wednesdays. June 12, 6pm-8pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
LEARN TO SPEAK ITALIAN Classes for beginners and masters. Summer semester registration begins immediately. At the Italian Language Center, 1420 Walnut Street, Suits 1206 & 1207, Philadelphia. 215-735-3250 for times, dates and registration.
LISA ROPER Discussing mix border gardening. June 6, 6-8pm. $20. Chanticleer, 786 Church Rd., Wayne. (610) 687-4163.
LYNDA K. BYRD Speaking at a business round table luncheon. June 11, noon-2pm. At the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill NJ. 856-751-9500, ext.189.
MUSSOLINI, THE BIOGRAPHY Reception & lecture. June 9, 5:30. Union League of Phila., 140 S. Broad St.
NANCI WALSH Growing herbs in containers. June 6, 10am-noon. $45. Meadowbrook Farms.
OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE PART 1 All levels. June 12-July 3, 9:30am-3pm, $225-300. Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. 610-688-3553.
PAINTING IN WATERCOLORS Class with Ann Howes on locations. June 11-July 16, 12:45-3:45pm, $100. Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. 610-688-3553.
PRODUCE OR DIE A workshop by Sid Friedman concerning the economy. June 5, 7:45a,-11:30am. Doubletree Hotel, Broad & Locust Sts.
RAINBOW BUDDIST MEDITATION GROUP A meditation group that meets every Mon. and Thu., 6-7:30pm. Monday's group is coordinated by a member with extensive Vissapana experience. Thursday's group is non-sectarian, with either a speaker, tape or movie. For information call 215-732-2220. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
RAKU KILM BUILDING AND FIRING Everything you want and need to know about constructing a raku kiln. June 8 & 9, 9am-4pm. Free. At Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro Pa.
READING ROOM SYMPOSIUM On the designers of the Central Library and great early 20th century architecture. June 1, 1-3pm. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
REAL X-FILES A lecture by Linda Moulton Howe on crop circles, mysterious lights and more. June 8, 1pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
RESUME DEVELOPMENT Help for making a winning resume. June 5, 6-8pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
STEVEN CAPSUTO Slide show on gay TV characters. June 12, 6:30pm. Independence Branch Library, 18 S. 7th St. 215-685-1633.
STONE SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Call to register. June 10, 3:30-6pm, $75. Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. 610-688-3553.
SUCCESSFUL DIVISION AND CUTTING Learn how to make more of your favorite plants at home. June 12, 4pm-6:30pm. $35. ($25 members). Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore. 610-328-8025.
SUPERFOODS WORKSHOP Find out which food are best for people with cancer. June 7, 11:30am-1pm. RSVP by June 5th. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. 215-879-7733.
SUSAN BELSINGER Speaking at the herb festival. June 8, 10am & 2pm. Free. At Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb Garden, Franklinville NJ. 856-694-4272.
TUTOR TRAINING at Old Presbyterian Apartments, 25 N. 4th Street. June 10, 5:30pm-8:30pm. Free. 215-683-1218.
WATER PROGRAM Learn all about water from expert Bob Walters. June 8, 10am-noon. Free. Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Rd., Huntingdon Valley. 215-657-0830.
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP Janice Edelman instructs. June 10 - June 14. $160. Call for times. Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Grant Ave. & State Rd. 215-632-5330.
WAVE MONDAY NIGHTS A drop-in self defense class every Monday night from 6-8pm. Women of all ages, sizes and abilities welcome, sliding scale fee from $5-20 a night, Women's Anti-Violence Education 1501 Cherry St., 215-241-5720.
WORKING WARDROBE Reception and workshop on a career workshop. June 11, 6-8:30pm. $49. At Saks Fifth Avenue Bala Cynwyd.
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