BACKSTAGE AT THE FRINGE Philadelphia Fringe Festival Artistic Director Nick Stuccio discusses how the Fringe got started in 1997. March 19, 7pm, free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

BHOJARATHA YOGA With Hiram Jamison. Every Wed., 7-8:30pm, $8. Call for more info. Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848.

BRUCE GINTHER, RF COACH Will host a lecture, " Radical Forgiveness," to learn the theory and practice of forgiveness. Seven consecutive Sundays through Mar. 30, 4-6pm, $70. For more information call 610-265-2367. Fresh Fields, 929 South St. . 215-300-3311.

BUSINESS FINANCING Workshop on finding funding for small businesses. March 19, 6pm-8pm, free. Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., 5th Fl. . 215-790-9232.

BUSINESS WRITING Freelance business writer Brian O'Connell will share tips on clear writing about or for business. March 15, 9am-noon, $75. Writers Room of Bucks County, 4 W. Oakland Av., Doylestown. 215-348-1663.

CHALLENGING WHITE SUPREMACY Monthly lecture series. This month: "Dimensions of the Black Liberation Struggle." March 16, 3pm-5pm, free. A-Space, 4722 Baltimore Ave. 215-724-1469.

FAMLIES LIVING IN POVERTY Lecture on the barriers to health and well-being facing Philadelphia's low-income children as well as relevant public policies and consequences. March 16, 11am. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. 215-735-3456.

FOOD BANK CONFERENCE The Greater Philadelphia Foodbank is holding a conference to discuss tools that can be used to combat neighborhood hunger. March 15, 8am-1pm, free, call 215-739-7394 to register. St. Joseph's University, 5600 City Line Ave.

FREE SPEECH, CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE CONSTITUTION Women who worked in the civil rights and peace movements share their experiences. March 16, 3pm. Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave. 844-0514.

GHOSTWRITING Ghostwriter and former Wall Street Journal columnist Foster Winans will speak about the aspects of ghostwriting and collaborative writing, including finding clients, interviewing and financial issues. March 15, 1pm-4pm, $75. Writers Room of Bucks County, 4 W. Oakland Av., Doylestown. 215-348-1663.

HARMFUL CULTS Cult deprogrammer Joe Szimhart will talk about cults over the last 30 years. March 15, 2pm, room W-47. Community College of Philadelphia, 17th & Spring Garden Sts.

JACK MILES author of "God: A Biography," will speak on the topic of "How Many Scriptures Became One Bible (and Why the Change Matters)." March 19, 5pm, free. College Hall, 34th and Locust, 4th Floor.

JOB HUNTING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES March 19, 6pm-8pm, free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

JOURNAL MAKING Make a handmade journal, using colonial decorating techniques to create a cover. March 15, 1pm-2:30pm, $6/children, parents free. Colonial Industrial Quarter, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, Pa.

KRIPALU-STYLE YOGA Classes every Thu., 5:45-7pm. Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, 1200 W. Tabor Rd. 456-9200.

LEARN TO SPEAK ITALIAN Classes for adults and children, available in different slots. Call 215-735-3250 for info and to register. America-Italy Society of Philadelphia, 1420 Walnut St. 215-735-3250.

MAKE YOUR OWN COSMETICS Learn how to make natural cosmetics. March 15, $5. Fresh Fields, 20th & Callowhill Sts. 215-557-0015.

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Kickboxing, physical conditioning, weekly, call for times. Urban Defense Fitness Center, 725 N. 6th St., 215-421-7856.

NONFICTION SALON Playwright Bob Griffiths will speak about authors from Bucks County, earning it a reputation of being a "Genius Belt," such as Dorothy Parker and Pearl S. Buck. March 16, 1:30pm-3pm, $15. Writers Room of Bucks County, 4 W. Oakland Av., Doylestown. 215-348-1663.

PANORAMA TOASTMASTERS Overcome your fear of public speaking in a supportive environment. Meetings on March 19, April 2 & April 16, 7:30pm, 1500 Locust St., 215-574-1865.

PILATES Free health workshop every Tue., 5:55pm, lasting 45 mins. Chamberlain Family Chiropractic, 1223 West Chester Pike, West Chester. 610-429-4920.

PILATES Every Mon, 6:45pm, and Thu., 5:45pm & 7pm. Triune Wellness Center, 325 Cherry St. 215-627-6279.

QIGONG Class, every Thu., 5;30-6:30pm. Call 1-800-789-PENN to register. Pennsylvania Hospital, 8th & Spruce Sts. 829-5555.

SELF DEFENSE Free self defense and Krav Maga class, every Monday, 6:30 & 7:30pm, call for more info. Krav Maga PA, 1155 S. 9th St. 215-462-1134.

SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Will be offered for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Mar. 3-Mar. 31, every Monday night, 6:30-8:30pm, $50/$25 members. . William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.

SHRED-PROOFING YOUR PROPOSALS Naharai Consulting services offers tips for nonprofit organizations on writing effective funding proposals. March 15, 9am, call 215-474-2371 for info. First District Plaza, 3801 Market St.

SUFI PERSPECTIVE ON THE MIDDLE EAST Global Security Institute President Jonathan Granoff will discuss the Sufi view in the Middle East as part of St. Paul's "Voices of Faith" lecture series. March 19, 7pm-9pm. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.

WOMEN'S ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATION Self-defense and safety training. Every Mon., 6pm-8pm, sliding fee scale, 1501 Cherry St., 215-241-5720 for info.

YOGA With Dahna Rohanna. Every Sat., 9pm, $8. Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848.

YOGA Open-level classes for all levels. call for dates & times. $12, 2329 Parrish St., 215-235-1228.

YOGA Every Wed., 9:30am, and Mon, noon. Triune Wellness Center, 325 Cherry St. 215-627-6279.