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Virtual Positioning Your Nonprofit for Fundraising Success: An Insider’s View
Thu, October 21, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Do nonprofit best practices and governance really matter? Is the quality of your nonprofit's infrastructure important? This workshop will provide an insider’s look at how funders and donors perceive and evaluate your organization when making funding decisions. Included will be…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: Math, Reading, and High School Equivalency
Thu, October 21, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you looking to earn your high school equivalency (a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, etc.), or take some refresher courses in math and reading? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Fri, October 22, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Northeast Regional, and afterward you will meet with…
Free Converstational Arabic Classes! Sunday Mornings,Only 5 Classes, Starting October 24
Sun, October 24, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Virtual
Manuscripts of the Muslim World and Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture bring you free beginner Arabic conversational classes. Students will learn Modern Standard Arabic in a small virtual group taught by Professor Fadi Skeiker. This Zoom class meets for five consecutive weeks on…
Virtual Nonprofit Nerds: Last-Minute #GivingTuesday Strategies
Mon, October 25, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Join Nonprofit Nerds Philly as we dive into #GivingTuesday Strategies! About this Event Now in its 9th year, #GivingTuesday has become a global phenomenon. According to the GivingTuesday Data Commons , about 34.8 million people participated in #GivingTuesday 2020, and total giving in 2020…
Virtual Math and Science Enrichment Tutoring on Zoom!
Tue, October 26, 2021
3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Wynnefield Library will host the Virtual Teen and Pre-teen Math and Science Enrichment in partnership with Saint Joseph's University. Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more. To register click here . To learn more, contact Claire Hand, Adult/Teen…
Fun Veggie Art Project and More!
Tue, October 26, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Bustleton Library
Fun Veggie Art Project and much more! Stop by outside Bustleton Library on October 26th at 4 pm for a fun event for families with children of all ages. Members of the Culinary Literacy Center's Nourishing Literacy team will be leading some wellness and food inspired activities.…
Taller de Calaveritas de Azúcar - Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Workshop
Tue, October 26, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Come make a calavera in celebration of Día de Muertos! No ofrenda is complete without a richly decorated calavera. And Artist Ivonne Pinto-García will show us how to make one with the help of generous folks from the Philadelphia Folklore Project . With the…
Virtual Trademarks 101: Learn the Basics
Wed, October 27, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Do you want to protect your logo, brand name, or slogan with a trademark? Join us to learn more about the three different types of trademarks available for businesses and entrepreneurs and where to apply for them. The Free Library of Philadelphia is a Patent & Trademark Resource…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Wed, October 27, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…
Meditation Club for Adults
Wed, October 27, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this six-week program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…
Start Adult Education classes through myPLACE: English Language Learners
Wed, October 27, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Paschalville Library
Are you looking to improve your English language skills? Continue your educational journey through myPLACE, a network of adult education classes organized through the city of Philadelphia. Start by taking an intake and assessment test at Paschalville Library, and afterward you will meet with a…
The Opioid Crisis in Philadelphia
Wed, October 27, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
The Science for Change Series is presented in partnership with Skype a Scientist You can get tickets here! We will hear from both a scientist and an activist in the sphere of the opioid epidemic. We'll cover what we know about opioids and how they affect the brain, what people are…
Virtual Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Essential
Thu, October 28, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Learn how to use everyone's favorite foundation funding database, Foundation Directory Online (FDO). The user-friendly interface makes it easy to find funders that are interested in supporting your organization's mission. During this workshop we will explore the…
Cook-Along with Nourishing Literacy: Family Style Pumpkin Party!
Fri, October 29, 2021
4:00 P.M.
Virtual
This event is for children, youth, and caregivers and will be held over Zoom. Register for free here ! We will make a few simple recipes using canned and fresh pumpkin! If able to cook along with us, you will have a snack to enjoy at the end of this event! In addition to cooking together, we…
VIRTUAL Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Tue, November 2, 2021
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
This program is part of the Regional Foundation Center's Diversify Your Funding Series. Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a road map to…
Virtual Math and Science Enrichment Tutoring on Zoom!
Tue, November 2, 2021
3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Wynnefield Library will host the Virtual Teen and Pre-teen Math and Science Enrichment in partnership with Saint Joseph's University. Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more. To register click here . To learn more, contact Claire Hand, Adult/Teen…
Foods of the Muslim World: Syrian Molokheya
Tue, November 2, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
Celebrate the Muslim world through food! The Culinary Literacy Center and Manuscripts of the Muslim World Project are hosting a free culinary class! Please join us in the teaching kitchen while chef Osama Herkal prepares Molokheya—a green leafy soup or topping eaten in many Middle…
Virtual Program: Edible Alphabet English
Wed, November 3, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Virtual
Adults are invited to this FREE online English class. Each week we read, write, and speak in English--and cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). This class will meet on: WEDNESDAYS from 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Attendance is preferred at class…
Meditation Club for Adults
Wed, November 3, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Andorra Library
Let's meditate together! We will explore various modalities of meditation in this six-week program. Meditation has many benefits. It can reduce stress, help control anxiety, improve sleep and emotional health, and may reduce blood pressure and help control pain. Our…