Category Archives: EVENTS

Acting Class Week: 4

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So Let me be real with you guys, I did not feel like going to class last night, I felt anxious and just plain afraid.  I get so easily intimidated by the other students in the class, because they seem to have more acting experience than me. However, I cannot give up. Fear holds people back, and I will not give into that. (Plus I paid for the lessons, and there ain’t no refund)  Anywho, we did the 2 truth and the one lie game, and we had to act out 3 scenes but it only had 1 speaking line. That was so hard, but it turned out to be so much fun. I’m still nervous about the next lesson, but I encourage everyone to go out for your dreams, and don’t let anything stop you. I’m the shyest person  in the world, if I can do it, so can you.

XOXO…

Inquirer Sports Columnist, Frank Fitzpatrick to Speak @ The Free Library of Phila

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Dear Senior Center Friend:

As you know, we are in the midst of our series “Philadelphia 2112,” in which guest experts peer into the future and make thoughtful guesses about what life in our city might be like 100 years from now. To date, we’ve explored population and politics, the world of art and culture and the battle against crime. On Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00 A.M., our focus will be on the professional sports scene in Philadelphia a century from now. Our guest will be Inquirer Sports Columnist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Frank Fitzpatrick. Will “new” sports with few Philadelphia fans in 2012 be more important in the future? Might some of the teams that we are passionate about today simply cease to exist in the next century? Frank Fitzpatrick believes that some clues to our sports future can be found by exploring the past. Please join us in Room # 108 for this compelling, free program! Dick Levinson Central Senior Services levinsonr@freelibrary.org

Registration is not Required, but seating is limited.

Community Event: Housing Counseling Classes

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search nationwide listingsHousing Counseling Classes  with Genesis Housing Corporation

208 DeKalb Street Norristown, PA 19401

Class 1: Tuesday, July 9, Class 2: Tuesday, July 16, and Class 3: July 23

7:00PM to 9:00PM

Genesis Housing Corporation offers FREE Housing Counseling Classes, covering in three sessions:

1. Class One: Understanding credit & credit repair – learn how to improve your credit score. Obtain a free credit report from all major credit bureaus.

2. Class Two: Money management – Learn how to prioritize spending in tough economic times, how current spending impacts future financial options and set up a working budget “It’s more than just bills.”

3. Understanding the home buying process – Learn about Agreements of Sale and how to choose a Realtor. Also, learn how to qualify for different types of mortgages and loan & grant programs for first time homebuyers.

 

It is recommended to attend the classes in sequence (1, 2, 3) as they build upon each other and individual counseling is also available.  Visit www.genesishousing.org for more information or contact Sarah Kasiewski at sarahk@genesishousing.org or (610) 275-4357 for more information.

Meek Mill Dream Chasers Tour Dates!

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Meek Mill’s “Dreamchasers” Tour Dates

August 2 – Denver – The Fillmore Auditorium August 4 – San Francisco – The Fillmore August 6 – San Diego – House of Blues August 8 – Los Angeles – House of Blues August 10 – Houston – House of Blues August 11 – Dallas – House of Blues August 13 – Miami Beach – Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater August 14 – Atlanta – Tabernacle August 16 – St. Louis – The Pageant August 17 – Chicago – House of Blues August 18 – Detroit – St. Andrews August 20 – Cleveland – House of Blues August 22 – Boston – House of Blues August 24 – Washington, D.C. – The Fillmore Silver Spring August 25 – Philadelphia – TLA August 27 – New York City – Irving Plaza

 

 

Modeling Contest Vote for MimiHoney!

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Howdy, it’s Ya Phillyitgirl, MimiHoney, I hope all is well. Please vote for me in the Black Hair Velvet Model Search.  Black Hair Velvet sells quality Humar Hair Extensions and other beauty cosmetics.  I would be elated to be the face of their new campaign. Click the Link Here and vote for me!!!! I Greatly appreciate it…XoXO.

On This past Tuesday night, my pic was featured in New York’s Times Square as apart of the Dove’s Real Beauty Campaign. Here is the pic and a message from Dove via Twitter.

 

Dove‏

@IAmMimihoney You’re welcome! Thank YOU for showing off your #beautifulskin :)

 

 

 

 

Septa to End Hunger Food Drive

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Courtesy:septa.org

It’s still not too late to donate canned tuna, pasta, peanut butter, and more to various Septa locations.  The food donated will provide meals to the summer food programs of the Philadelphia School District. For more information and complete listings go to www.Septa.org Tommorow, June 22 is the last day.

#GiveBack

Acting Classes Week 2

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Howdy everyone, I hope yall having a great week.  I am currently on my vacation from my 9-5. Last night, I attended my acting lessons with my class. It was very challenging.  A  lot of improvisation, and making up characters on the spot.  I played at least 20 characters last night, including a hitch-hiker and a party host.  The main theme of the class was listening and trusting your acting partner, which is hard, because you barely know each other.  It was a lot of fun, but I have to learn how to relax and not be so hard on myself.  Check in with yall next week.

XOXO

Walnut Street Theatre Intro To Acting Week 1

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Hey yall, It’s ya Phillyitgirl Mimihoney! I’m now taking on Acting Classes. Sure I’ve been on Independent movie sets as an extra, and in  a few videos, as a Sexy Starlet, but now I’m ready to jump in front of the camera for speaking roles. What better place than the oldest theater in the United States, Walnut Street Theatre.

So my first class was yesterday, and I was extremely nervous and insecure, but guess what I had so much fun. We played games and did tons of improv. The group was mixed of all different, racial and age backgrounds, which is super cool!  I believe these classes will help me build confidence and allow me to be a better public speaker.  So every week I will document how everything is going, and what I am learning.  It is never too late to start a new dream!  Who knows where this experience will take me.

xoxo

Get Involved: Upcoming Volunteer Projects w/The United Way

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EDUCATION

Food Tasting Prep with the Urban Nutrition Initiative Franklin Building Annex 3451 Walnut Street P-1117 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Saturday, June 2 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Help  the Urban Nutrition Initiative increase food and nutrition knowledge in  K-12 grade students by lending a hand to wash, cut, package, and  prepare food samples. These monthly food tasting packets will bring  together food samples and nutritional information for students in 20  partnering schools to get healthy eating tips and tricks. Contact Nancy  Dearden, Volunteer Coordinator, at nancy.dearden@verizon.net or (215) 901-6444.

Get Moving! at Trevor’s Place 1624 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Every Thursday – May 31 & June 7 5:45PM to 7:30PM

Get Moving! with Trevor’s Place where children are motivated and encouraged to read, talk, and play with others to keep them active in the community.  Show these children how to have a great time by teaching them old-school games like four square or inspiring them to create new games that get them outside in the nice weather and indoors during the not so nice weather. Contact Barbara McCoy, Volunteer Coordinator, at Barbara.McCoy@wachovia.com or (215) 294-0490 for more information.

 

 

INCOME

Help Philadelphia’s Play Night 4901 Wyalusing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 Monday, June 4 5:45PM to 8:00PM

Come have fun at Help Philadelphia’s Play Night where volunteers play games and socialize with children so their parents are able to better themselves by attending  classes that teach them the necessary skills to qualify for jobs that pay family-sustaining wages and achieve financial stability & independence. Contact Connie Kreischer-Slingbaum, Volunteer Coordinator, at ckreisch@paturnpike.com or (610) 292-3777 for more information.

 

HEALTH

Jewish Relief Agency Food Packing

109800 Dutton Road Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sunday, June 3

10:00AM to 11:30AM

Join Jewish Relief Agency’s mission to relieve hunger for low-income and elderly families by packing non-perishable kosher food for delivery.  This busy hour and a half of packing will serve 1,600 families in the Northeast and beyond!  If you have some time afterwards, volunteers are always welcome to help deliver the food packages and mingle with some great folks.  Contact Melissa Samen, Volunteer Coordinator, at melissa@jewishrelief.org or (610) 660-0190 EXT 104 for more information.

Casa Farnese’s Computer Session

1300 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

Monday, June 4

6:00PM to 7:00PM

Help give seniors the computer skills needed to stay in contact with loved ones and involved in their community.  Through Casa Farnese’s Computer Session, volunteers will teach seniors the basics of email, typing, and internet usage so participants become more confident in their usage of technology.  Contact Rebecca Loomis, Volunteer Coordinator, at rjloomis@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY

Nonprofit Technology Resources Thrift Shop 1524 Brandywine Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Saturday, June 2 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize donated computer equipment.  Nonprofit Technology Resources serves low-income people in Philadelphia by recycling these used computers.  Contact Pamela Elchert Thurmond, Volunteer Coordinator, at pelchertthurmond@gmail.com or (215) 772-2291 for more information.

MANNA Meal Prep 12 South 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Monday, June 4 5:30PM to 7:30PM

MANNA, the Metropolitan Area neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, prepares and delivers meals to people at acute nutritional risk due to life threatening illnesses.  Help prepare some wonderful comfort food to some of their participants.  Volunteer must be at least 15 years of age so contact Mandy Blumenthal, Volunteer Coordinator at ajtrublu@msn.com or (610) 667-0658.

 

NEIGHBORS IN ACTION

3400 N Hutchinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Saturday, June 2 10:00AM to 2:00PM

 

800,900 West Ontario Street Philadelphia, PA 19140

Saturday, June 9

10:00AM to 2:00PM

Join a group of conscientious community members to fight urban blight!  United Way SEPA’s Community Action Center helps volunteers work alongside residents to beautify neighborhoods across the city.  This is a great opportunity to volunteer with others as well as a good chance to make new friends! Contact Ian Charlton, Volunteer Coordinator, at icharlton@uwsepa.org or (215) 665-2501 or Raymond Gant at rohproject@comcast.net or (215) 744-1039.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MuckRuckus MS Philly

Ellis Preserve

3805 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073

Saturday and Sunday – June 9 and 10

6:30AM to 6:00PM

 

 

Formerly known as Mud Run MS Philly, MuckRuckus is a race where teams of participants tackle a muddy obstacle course. This is one of our popular fundraisers with over 5,000 muck runner participants. Each muck runner has a minimum fundraising goal and we expect to raise over $1million this year!

 

 

There are plenty of jobs! When you complete your volunteer registration form you will be asked to select a volunteer position. Each position has many different jobs available such as check-in, set-up, clean-up, putting medals on race finishers, manning the water aid stations, the kid’s fun area, etc. We ask that you please be flexible as volunteer job assignments may change the day of the race depending on our needs. We will not, however, place you anywhere that you feel uncomfortable.

 

 

Register now at www.volunteerforMS.org or contact Joy McManus, Volunteer Coordinator, at (215) 271-1500 EXT 24124 or joy.mcmanus@nmss.org.

 

American Diabetes Association

Memorial Hall

4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131

Sunday, June 10

4:45AM to 8:45AM

Join us in Philadelphia for the 5K@ADA!  Volunteer responsibilities may include directing participants along the course, distributing water at stations, helping with the clean up of facility after the event and similar functions in the start/finish area.  Contact Mike Griffin, Volunteer Coordinator, at mgriffin@tracks.net or (617) 965-6811.