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Comedy Open Mic: This event will take place at Cafe La Fontana, 58 South York Road in Hatboro, from 8 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Slangwhanger’s Comedy, the open mic gives those interested in stand-up comedy a place to try their acts. Sign-ups begin at 7:30. For information, email [email protected].
Rain Barrells: The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Alliance will hold a workshop at Rowland Community Center, 400 Myrtle Avenue in Cheltenham from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Experts will present information on how to save and manage water and how rain barrells improve water quality, Participants can reserve a rain barrel to pick up later. For information, call 215.744.1853 or visit www.ttfwatershed.org.
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Peter Rafaeli Historical Films: Rydal Park, 1515 THE FAIRWAY in Rydal, will screen little-seen, award-winning films from around the world that put European history — especially the World War II era — into a new context. Presented by Rafaeli, a Rydal Park resident and Hon. Consul General of the Czech Republic. For information, call 215–885–6800 or visit www.rydalpark.org.
Yoga Roots at Pennypack: The Pennypack Ecological Recreation Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road in Huntingdon Valley, hosts this event at 5:30 p.m. The class is held outdoors in nice weather. This is a gentle practice and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable layers; bring a yoga mat and water. For information, call 215–882–3154 or visit www.nourishingstorm.com.
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Friday Movie: The Huntingdon Valley Library, 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, will screen The Long Goodbye from 2 to 4 p.m. Starring Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt and Sterling Hayden, it’s the story of a private eye who must prove his friend isn’t a murderer. The movie is rated R, and is open to the public and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For information, call (215) 947–5138 or visit www.hvlibrary.org.
Kid’s Club: The Abington Club, 300 Meetinghouse Road in Jenkintown, offers a Family Friendly Friday Night program from 6 to 9 p.m. Children four to 12 years old can play games, swim and meet great friends. Parents can enjoy an evening at the Wet Whistle, attached to the club. Children should bring their own bathing suit, towel and change of clothes. For information, call Kelly at 215.885.0734 ext. 113 or visit www.abingtonclub.com.
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Car Seat Safety Check: This event will take place at Abington Memorial Hospital, 1200 Old York Road, from 8 a.m. to noon. During a child safety seat check, child passenger safety technicians will teach you how to correctly transport your children and to make sure that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up on every ride. For information, call 267–426–5714.
Spring Concert: The Academy Chamber Singers and Chambers Society presents a concert at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue in Orelad, A at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Academy Community Concerts Association, the concert will feature music by Henk Badings, Aaron Copland, Arthur Honegger, and Ralph Vaughan. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. Children under 12 are admitted for free. For information, visit www.academyconcerts.com.
