Here’s a good chance for R and R (reuse and recycle) this weekend. The West Philly Clothing Swap will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the A-Space Community Center (4722 Baltimore Avenue).
Here’s how it works:
Bring a bag or two of clean clothes, shoes and accessories (from baby to adult) and $5. You can recycle or upcycle your unwanted clothes, accessories and shoes or you can also turn them into new-to-you items. A sewing station complete with a sewing machine, needles, thread, buttons, ribbon and fabric will be provided.
Refreshments will be available, including vegan/gluten-free cookie samples from Liz Lovely and a Veg Fund table of vegan treats.
The $5 entrance fee per person will be donated to the A-Space that hosts such groups as Food Not Bombs and Books Through Bars. Also, left-over clothing and items from the swap will be donated to Philly AIDS Thrift, a thrift shop that raises funds for AIDS-based charities.
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? If not, International House Philly (3701 Chestnut Street) invites you to “shop ‘til you drop” at the International Holiday Bazaar tomorrow, Dec. 9. Come and check out great bargains from around the world at this all-day shopping event running from 1 – 7 p.m. when IHP’s Galleria gets transformed into a holiday village.
There will be something for everyone’s taste and wallet: crafts, food, jewelry, custom prints, toys and fashion from around the world.
This week’s dog is Brandy – a beautiful, smart, and playful brunette pit bull mix.
Brandy has the kinds of things that you want in a dog, the complete package! She has a huge, beautiful smile that she’ll show you just about any time you pet her, and her pen pal at the shelter has been teaching her some commands.
She already knows “sit” and “down,” and she’s even learning “roll over.” Basically, she’ll learn pretty much anything if there are treats involved!
It doesn’t take much to keep this dog happy. She has a lot of energy since she’s still in her prime, so she loves to play and run, but once she’s worn out she is content to plop down next to you (or on your lap if you’re okay with that) and relax. Brandy also loves belly rubs.
Please come and meet this dog and take her home with you. She wants a new home with people who will love her as much as she’ll love them (a lot!). If you have any other dogs (or cats) in your home, bring them with you to meet Brandy to see if they’d get along.
Please email Brandy’s pen pal Sarah for more information or if you want to meet Brandy: cortes.sarah [at] gmail.com
Reminder: Locally produced musical RENT: School Edition is playing at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street) through December 23. The producers and high school students cast in the show have done an amazing job. There are eight shows remaining: Saturday Dec. 10 @1 p.m., Sunday Dec. 11 @1 p.m., Sunday Dec. 11 @7 .pm., Saturday Dec. 17 @1 p.m., Sunday Dec. 18 @1 p.m., Sunday Dec. 18 @7 p.m., Thursday Dec. 22 @7 p.m., and Friday Dec. 23 @3 p.m.
Tickets are $10 ($5 for under 18, college students w/ ID, and senior citizens). To buy tickets go here.
The Parent Infant Center (4205 Spruce Street) is organizing its first Annual Toy Swap this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
How does it work? You can exchange your new or gently used toys for tickets to “buy” other toys of similar value, OR you can buy tickets at the door on the day of the event.
What kinds of toys? All toys and games for children, including sporting equipment, are accepted. No books, please.
What are the expected conditions of the toys? Only new or gently used items are accepted. All toy sets and games are expected to be complete and in appropriate containers (original boxes or see-through containers). Only the following “singles” from a set are accepted: vehicles, dolls, balls, wooden train tracks and Legos or Duplos.
When and where can I drop off my toys? Toys will be accepted on Friday, Dec. 9 between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at PIC’s small gym.
If you have questions or if you’d like to volunteer at the event, please contact Clara Flores at: clara.flores.studio34 [at] gmail.com
Registration is now open for free “Family and Friends” CPR classes that will be held January 14, 2 – 4 p.m. at the New Africa Center (4243 Lancaster Ave.). This free training is being offered in hope of serving the surrounding community better and has a message that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. The event is co-sponsored by Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council.
To register please call 215-222-0520 or 888-739-2234.
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