Happenings and Events in Philly

Now – March 6
A Moon for the Misbegotten
Arden Theatre Company
40 North 2nd Street
215.922.1122
www.ArdenTheatre.org

February 15 – 20
STOMP
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
215.893.1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

February 17 and 19
2011 Young Voices High School Monologue Festival
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
InterAct Theatre Company
2030 Sansom Street
215.665.9226
www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org

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February 19 & 20
Paleopalooza Festival
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215.299.1000
www.ansp.org

February 19 – 21
Presidents Day
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
215.409.6600
www.ConstitutionCenter.org

February 22 & 23
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Academy of Music
Broad & Locust Streets
215.893.1999
www.kimmelcenter.org

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Dancing at the Gallery
Dance/UP presents Dance in Public Places, through February 26 at The Gallery at Market East. From 10am-7pm each day, 24 local dance companies- ranging from African to ballet, contemporary to clogging, Hip Hop to tap and more- will create new works and perfect their moves in a temporary rehearsal studio on the 3rd level of The Gallery at Market East. To find it, use the UP escalators inside the 9th & Market Street entrance. On Market Street, enter beside the How Philly Moves banner. See who\’s dancing and when at www.DanceInPublicPlaces.org
Dance in Public Places @ The Gallery at Market East, 9th and Market Streets, www.DanceInPublicPlaces.org

New @ The Shops at Liberty Place
The food court at Liberty Place has a new addition, Zaffron, a Mediterranean grill that features a menu created by chef Seth High. It includes kabobs that can be ordered in a wrap, tossed with a salad or plated with specialty saffron rice. Zaffron uses fresh produce, organic meats and the finest ingredients. And three holiday pop-up shops have extended their stay at Liberty Place indefinitely: BC Collectibles, Bella Turka Gifts and The Big Green Earth Store.
The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, 215.851.9055, www.shopsatliberty.com

Black History Month @ Joan Shepp
In honor of Black History Month, Joan Shepp will be honoring women of substance and style on February 23 from 5-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Stenton Family Manor, a women\’s and children\’s shelter in Philadelphia. Food and drink will be available.
Joan Shepp, 1616 Walnut Street, 215.735.2666, www.joanshepp.com

Complimentary In-Home Design
Through February 28, take advantage of BoConcept\’s complimentary in-home design service with a trained consultant and receive 10% off your order (minimum purchase $5,000). Their design consultants will customize furniture and accessories to the right color and size for your home.
BoConcept, 1719 Chestnut Street, 215.564.5656, www.BoConcept.com

February Savings @ Esprit
Take an additional 60% off of already marked down merchandise at Esprit. Stop in before the end of the month for this great discount.
Esprit, 1729 Walnut Street, 215.567.2009, www.esprit.com

Fresh, Healthy & Convenient
Freshii has just opened at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton. Serving up salads, wraps, bowls, soups and breakfast items, Freshii is focused on being a convenient choice for healthy and fresh meals served in an environmentally sustainable setting. You can even build your meal online first, calculating the nutrition facts as you go.
Freshii, 1414 South Penn Square, 215.977.7123, www.freshii.com

Your First Stop for Wedding Preparation
The Bellevue is hosting a bridal event on March 5 from noon-4pm on the 19th floor. Featuring gourmet cocktails and hors d\’oeuvres, representatives from some of the top wedding service providers of The Bellevue and Philadelphia will be on hand. Also view a high-energy bridal and formalwear fashion show from Nicole Miller\’s most recent collection, with the designer herself in attendance. Tickets will be for sale on The Bellevue website for $35 a piece.
The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street, www.bellevuephiladelphia.com

Empowerment and Shopping
Join the Empowerment Group for a networking event at SA VA on February 26 from 10am to noon. Attendees will have the opportunity to voice their business issues, brainstorm solutions and build supportive relationships. Shop during the event and receive 20% off regular-priced clothing.
SA VA, 1700 Sansom Street, 215.587.0004, www.empowerment-group.org

St. Pats & Mardi Gras @ McGillins
Get warmed up for Saint Patrick\’s Day with McGillins\’ St. Practice Daze. On February 18 and 19, enjoy live Irish music, Irish beer and Irish food from 9pm to 2am with a $2 cover. Then, on March 8, head back to McGillins for a Mardi Gras celebration. They\’ll be serving up hurricanes and Cajun favorites like po\’ boys, Cajun pot pie, blackened catfish sandwiches and spicy jambalaya.
McGillins, 1310 Drury Street, 215.735.5562, www.mcgillins.com

A Running Triple Threat!
Fusion Cross-training, Excel Physical Therapy and Fitness, and Philadelphia Runner have teamed up for Team Philly Race Training. Created to support runners of all levels, this program uses the expertise of each business to provide coaching, apparel, fitness cross-training, strength conditioning and injury prevention and treatment. Join now to start training for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run.
Team Philly Race Training, www.meetup.com/teamphilly

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High School Seniors Selected to Participate in 2011 WBCA High School All-America Game

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presented by Nike

ATLANTA – The nation’s top 20 high school senior girls’ basketball players have been selected to participate in the 2011 WBCA High School All-America Game presented by Nike, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced today.

The 20th annual All-America Game, which is held as part of the WBCA National Convention, will be played Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., site of the 2011 NCAA® Women’s Final Four®. Tipoff is 4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played on the NCAA Women’s Final Four court for the second straight year.

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Mt. School District Appreciates Services by Borough Departments

February 17, 2011

Joseph Wolk, Mayor

121 S. Black Horse Pike

Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059

Dear Mayor Wolk, Commissioners’ Gilmore and Greenwald,

I would like to personally thank the Mt. Ephraim Public Works Department, under the $\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef011570924c58970b-200wi\"$ leadership of Ken Jones, for all their help and assistance this winter during the snowstorms. I would also like to recognize the Mt. Ephraim Police Department for their daily help in assisting our children arrive safely to school. These individual departments were recognized at the February 15, 2011 Board of Education meeting for their continuous, outstanding community service.

In addition, I would also like to recognize the Mt. Ephraim Fire Department for all that they do for the school district to educate the children in fire safety. With the combined efforts of all these departments they continuously create a safe environment for the children of Mt. Ephraim.

Respectfully,

Joseph G. Rafferty, Sr., Chief School Administrator

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HUNTING AND FISHING: Another Anti-Gun Bill Introduced in Trenton; Turkey Hunting in NJ; EPA Wants Your Input

HUNTING AND FISHING NEWS

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NRA NEWS

$\"Hunting-and-Fishing-October-1927-1\"$ Assembly Bill 3807, sponsored by Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (D-6) and Assemblyman Annette Quijano (D-20), has been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly. If passed, A3807 would reduce the maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds from 15. This legislation is an example of yet another attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens, while doing nothing to actually combat crime.

As of now, the language for the bill has not been released and a hearing has not been scheduled, but the NRA will continue to update you on the status of the legislation as it progresses through the New Jersey General Assembly. So, please continue to check your e-mail and www.NRAILA.org for updates.

TURKEY HUNTING IN NJ

Does turkey hunting appeal to you but just don\’t know where to start? Or do you turkey hunt now and want to refine your skills. Attending this program conducted by Division of Fish and Wildlife Director and expert turkey hunter Dave Chanda, is the perfect way to get started or to improve your odds of harvesting a turkey. In addition to some excellent hunting tips, Dave will review the agency\’s Wild Turkey Restoration Project and the life history of the state\’s largest and smartest game bird.

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Mount Ephraim Students Receive Honors

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photo by Linda Hubbs

Mount Ephraim students who participated in Honor\’s Band Festival in Audubon on January 22 include: (left to right) Jesse Efymow, Richard Bonzak, Michael Arechevala, Emma Ball, Zach Pacetti, Anthony Cristino, Gregory Veach, Josiah Bracey, Not present in the photo; Michael Snyder. The students proudly display the citations they received.

(below) Mount Ephraim Students of the Month: (left to right) Richard Musselman, Shannon Hyde, Christine Kirk, Emma Ball, Cassidy Chambers, Marissa Rickter, Haley Grady. Not in photo: Destiny Minyon.

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Welcome Home Cpl. Brian Casendino / Thank You for Your Service

When: Saturday, February 19, 2011 $\"60soldier\"$

Time: ETA 2:00 PM

Where: VFW Post 7925

45 Plymouth Street

Fairfield, NJ 07004

Please come out to welcome home Cpl. Brian Casendino from serving in the US Marine Corps. Brian has fulfilled his commitment and is coming home for good.

A little history about our hero…Brian is 24 years old. He graduated from Mount Olive High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corp. on 2.20.2007 and graduated boot camp on 5.18.2007. He first deployed to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban in Garmsir, Helmand Providence. He served with unit 1/6 Weapons Co. Brian returned on 10.20.2008. He then attended Squad Leader School and earned rank of Corporal. On 12.14.2009, the 1/6 deployed back to Afghanistan. Brian was part of a surge into Marjah, Afghanistan under General McChrystal. He returned 7/14/2010. His EAS date was 12/22/2010. Brian is now serving Inactive Reserve for the next 4 years.

His mom is requesting a little help in making noise to welcome home her son. Please come out and join Brian’s friends, family, hometown as they honor him for his service.

*Media is welcome.*

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
[email protected]

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UPDATE ON SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT

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photos by SHANNON SIMS

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ:

Update: The accident happened at around 6 PM not 7:15 PM as originally reported. According to WPVI Channel 6 the driver of the white pickup was charged with being under the influence.

The school bus was transporting 20 seven and eight year olds home from the after-school program at Cold Springs Elementary School in Gloucester City.

Police say the pickup truck with two people inside, drifted from its lane and slammed head on into the school bus.

The bus driver was not injured. The occupants of the truck were badly hurt and rushed to Cooper Hospital.

Some of the children were also treated at Coopers and others at Lourdes. One youngster expects to be sporting a shiner he says from banging into the seat belt.

Police say the driver of the pickup truck will be charged with driving while intoxicated. They say heroin was found inside the truck.

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