July 2008

Wednesday, July 2, 7:30 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, John Clark Big Band and Paula Johns (swing into the Fourth). Rain location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Friday, July 4, 9 AM to 1 PM: Chestnut Hill July 4th Celebration, 92nd Anniversary. Schedule of Events: 9 AM: Decorated bikes, wagons, and float parade. Starts at Hartwell Lane and Devon Street and continues to Water Tower Recreation Center. Judges will award prizes in various categories. Also at 9 AM: Hartwell Lane and Devon Street -- July 4th salute and playing of national anthem. 10 AM: Water Tower Recreation Center ballfields -- free face painting, balloons, pony rides, and various kinds of races for both boys and girls in various age categories. Candy find for toddlers. Clowns, moon bounce slide, and carnival music atmosphere. 11:15 AM: Water Tower Recreation Center, front of building -- free lunch of hot dogs, juice, and ice cream cups. 12 Noon: Water Tower Recreation Center, side of building -- live magic show. 1 PM: Day's events conclude.

Saturday, July 5, 9 AM to 1 PM: Recycling at the Wyndmoor train station. Accepted materials include plastics #1 and #2, paper, and cardboard boxes. Proceeds benefit the Chestnut Hill Community Fund.

Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Simple Gifts (international folk trio). Rain Location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Sunday, July 13, 5:00 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Two of a Kind (for families and children of all ages). Rain location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Sunday, July 13, 7:00 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Burndown presents the David Quicks Band with special guests Dialect (soulful songs and hip hop reggae). Rain Location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Hank's Cadillac (country, roots, and classic rock). Rain location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Klingon Klezmer (out of this world Jewish jam). Rain Location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

Thursday, July 24, 6:30-9:30 PM: Let's Get Lit! Block Party at Germantown and East Highland Avenues sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Food, drink, raffles, and music; proceeds to benefit the Chestnut Hill holiday tree lighting program. Tickets $20 per person, $5 for children 12 and under. For more information on how to "Adopt a Tree" or to purchase tickets, call 215-247-6696.

Saturday, July 26, 8:30AM: MCAP Run for the Hill of It . The Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) serves as the race director of the annual 5 mile run and 1 mile fun walk at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive. For more information visit: http://www.runforthehillofit.org

Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 PM: 10th Annual Picnic in Pastorius Park honoring Police, Firefighters, and Postal Workers. Free to police, firefighters, postal workers, and their immediate family members and all children under 8 years of age. General community: $7.50 per person. Call 215-248-8810 to reserve your place at the picnic. (Immediately followed by Ed Wise and his New Orleans Band; see below.)

Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 PM: Free Concert in Pastorius Park, Ed Wise and his New Orleans Band (authentic New Orleans jazz). Rain Location: J.S. Jenks School Auditorium, 8301 Germantown Avenue. For more information, call 215-248-8810.

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