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Weekend Planner: July 8-10
Patch offers some suggestions on how to fill your weekend hours.
First Person Arts Story Slam
Where/When: , 8030 Germantown Ave, on Friday at 7:30pm
Why Go: In conjunction with the Chestnut Hill Book Festival, this “Best in Philly” monthly storytelling competition comes to Germantown Avenue. Come out and compete if you have a story to tell, or enjoy hearing those who do.
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Pricing: $10 at door, $8 for members
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3rd Annual Chestnut Hill Book Festival
Where/When: Multiple venues, 8000-8300 Germantown Ave, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-9pm
Why Go: Celebrate storytelling, books, music, and more in this two-day festival filled with readings, workshops and tips from successful authors, as well as a kids’ festival at Jenks at 10am Saturday morning and an outdoor singer/songwriter slam in Buckley Park on Saturday at 2pm.
Pricing: Over 25 free events
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Mt. Airy Chillin’ and Grillin’
Where/When: Weaver’s Way Coop, 559 Carpenter Lane, Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm
Why Go: Eat delicious hot grilled food, listen to music, and support local vendors, including Volta Soap/Valley Green Coffee and local craftspeople selling handmade jewelry, wooden crafts, and ceramics.
Pricing: varies
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High Point Sunday Market
Where/When: High Point Café at Allens Lane Station, 7210 Cresheim Road, on Sunday from 10am-4pm
Why Go: Celebrate local crafts and urban farmers in the first weekly summer street fair in Mt. Airy!
Pricing: varies
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PAWS in Manayunk
Where/When: Main & Levering parking lot, on Saturday from noon-4pm
Why Go: The day of activities for pets, prizes, and fun is an event for animal lovers benefiting the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
Pricing: Free
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North American Butterfly Association 4th of July Butterfly Count
Where/When: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, on Sunday in the morning (call 215.482.7300 x 110 or email scee@schuylkillcenter.org for registration and exact time)
Why Go: Help gather data on the butterflies of our region by participating in the annual North American Butterfly Association's count. Butterfly watchers of all levels are welcome.
Pricing: $3 for all participants over the age of 12, payable to NABA
