Upcoming events

This article was originally published in The Notebook. In August 2020, The Notebook became Chalkbeat Philadelphia.

Fri. May 1. Empowerment for Women Forum and Luncheon. 11:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, 201 South Columbus Blvd. Enjoy workshops and seminars on various topics and receive dance lessons. For ticket information, call Katherine J. Gilmore at 215-686-3438.

Fri. May 1 & Sat. May 2. Dad for a Day. 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. on May 1. 7:30 p.m. on May 2. Church of the Advocate, 18th and Diamond Sts. Art Sanctuary’s North Stars afterschool art students put on an original multimedia production in which young fatherless kids enter into a magical “Land of Dads” where their wishes to have a father are granted for a day. Matinee tickets, $5 for students. Evening show, $20 at the door. Sat. performance, $5 at the door. For reservations, call 215-232-4485 or email info@artsanctuary.org.

Fri. May 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives on Transitions 3rd Annual Autism Conference. 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. LaSalle University, LaSalle Union Building, 1900 W. Olney Ave. This one-day conference, also hosted by Green Tree Partnerships, includes 12 innovative workshops that deal with transition throughout the ASD Spectrum Network, and various speakers from the autism community. For information, call 609-518-1259 or email lavinia@eventmood.com.

Sat. May 2. Early Preparation for College Admissions Parent Conference. 9a.m.-12p.m. Temple University Ritter Hall, Walk Auditorium, 13th St. and Montgomery Ave. Parents of public school students in grades 7-11 can learn about preparing for and applying to college. For information, call 215-204-7000.

Sat. May 2. Teen Support Group. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.1801 Vine St. Troubled youth ages 14-18 can participate in discussions with their peers and adults. For information, call Cynthia Hargrove-Patterson at 215-686-4111.

Sun. May 3. 6th Annual Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation. 2-5:30 p.m. Al Aqsa Islamic Society, 1501 Germantown Ave. (3rd & Jefferson Sts.). Participants will gather at 12:30 p.m. at the cathedral. Scheduled stops will be made during the walk to celebrate with prayer, music, and sharing. For information, visit www.interfaithpeacewalk.org.

Tue. May 5. Philadelphia Home and School Council General Meeting. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St., Room 1075. All parents and caregivers welcome. For information, call 215-400-4080.

Tue. May 5. Reception: Young Artists 2009 Citywide Student Art Exhibition. 4 p.m.-5:30 pm. 440 N. Broad St. Free and open to the public. For information, call 215-400-5973.

Tue. May 5. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 6-8 p.m. Philadelphia High School for Girls, 1400 West Olney Ave. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget, to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Tue. May 5, 12, 19 & 26 and Thurs. May 7, 14, 21, & 28. Basic Computer Classes. 1-2 p.m. Jay Cohen of Communities in Schools will provide instruction on various topics, including use of the mouse and keyboard, what to look for when buying a computer, Internet access, Web browsing, and printing and saving information. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Wed. May 6. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 6-8 p.m. Sayre High School, 58th and Walnut Sts. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget, to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Wed. May 6. Community Resource Fair Advocacy Brunch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Arc of Philadelphia, 2350 W. Westmoreland St. Vendors will include Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Financial Group, Friends Hospital Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and The Wanna Play Program. Event is free. For information, call Martrice Kennedy at 215-229-4550, ext. 105.

Weds. May 6, 13, 20, & 27. Basic Mandarin for School Administrators. 4:40-5:40 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Classes taught by Cong Wang and Tamala Montgomery. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Thu. May 7. Philadelphia Home and School Council East Region Meeting. 9:30 a.m. East Region Office, Ramonita Rivera Building, 5th floor, 2603 N. 5th St. For information, call 215-237-6498.

Thu. May 7. Homeschool and the Museum. 5-7 p.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wachovia Education Resource Center, Fairmount and Pennsylvania Ave. Explore how the services and materials of the resource center can help provide a meaningful interdisciplinary homeschool experience for your student/child through an overview of teaching kits and ARTstor collections. Education resource center tickets are required. For information, call 215-235-3200.

Thu. May 7. Working Papers and Summer Programs. 11 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Students can learn about summer job opportunities and how to navigate the working papers process. Reginald K. Moton, manager of Multiple Pathways to Graduation, will provide instruction. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Sat. May 9. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Northeast High School, 1601 Cottman Ave. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget, to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Mon. May 11. City Council Hearings on District’s FY2010 Budget. 10 a.m. City Hall, Room 400. School District officials testify before Philadelphia City Council on the proposed budget. Open to the public.

Tue. May 12. City Council Hearings on District’s FY2010 Budget. City Hall, Room 400. Continuation of School District testimony before Philadelphia City Council on the proposed budget, followed by opportunity for public to testify before City Council. For information on times or to sign up to testify, call 215-686-3410.

Tue. May 12. Advocacy: A Way of Life. 10:30 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Philadelphia HUNE will provide insight into special education advocacy and give tips on what to expect from advocates and how to effectively work with them. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Wed. May 13. School Reform Commission Planning Meeting. 2 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Wed. May 13. Philadelphia Autism Network. 6-7 p.m. Elwyn SEEDS Early Childhood Center, 3300 Henry Ave. Event is free and open to families and professionals working with children who have autism. For information, call Karen Krivit at 215-254-2088, or email krivitk@elwyn.org.

Thu. May 14. Curriculum Exchange: Literacy in the Art Classroom. 5-7 p.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wachovia Education Resource Center, Fairmount and Pennsylvania Ave. Explore the opportunities of art class in assisting the development of literacy skills within a seamless and natural environment. For information, call 215-235-3200.

Thu. May 14. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 6-8 p.m. Stetson Middle School, 3200 B St. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget, to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Thu. May 14. Family First Brunch about Transitions. 10 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Learn about changes in services, policies, and procedures, meet other families with children who receive services and learn about what to expect when your child transitions into kindergarten. Registration required. Brunch provided. For infomation, call 215-400-7272.

Fri. May 15. The Forgotten Founding Father Contest. A citywide high school essay contest that gives students an opportunity to express their hopes and concerns for the future. In the spirit of Thomas Paine, students are encouraged to find their own persuasive voice and convince others of their views on a topic that matters to them. Prizes will be awarded to 12 finalists who will be invited to read their essays on May 30 at the Philadelphia Free Library. Two winning student authors will be invited to share the stage with renowned Paine scholars at a June 8 event. For information, visit www.forgottenfoundingfather.net.

Fri. May 15. Music Therapy in Philadelphia Schools. 4 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Workshop is designed to teach the benefits of music therapy and how it can improve students academically and in other areas. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Sat. May 16. One Voice Education Leadership Council. Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia, Broad St. at Locust. K-12 teachers, professors, lecturers, and assistant teachers meet to identify issues in education regarding No Child Left Behind. For information, email Rosanna Pittella at rosanna.pittella@elementalethics.com.

Mon. May 18. Philadelphia Home and School Council Central Region Meeting 10 a.m -12 p.m. Central Region Office, 540 N. 13th St. For information, call 267-912-4056.

Mon. May 18. Understanding Title I. 4 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Learn about parents’ and caregivers’ rights and responsibilities under Title I. Supplemental Education Services (SES), school choice, and other issues will be discussed. Glenn Campbell will provide instruction. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Mon. May 18. Title I PAC Meeting. 5:30 p.m. The School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. The Title I parent advisory committee meets every month to discuss parent involvement in Title I issues.

Mon. May 18. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 6-8 p.m. South Philadelphia High School, 2101 South Broad St. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Mon. May 18. Free GED Class Assessment. 5:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Meehan Conference Room, 440 N. Broad St. Center for Literacy will provide instruction. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Tue. May 19 & Thu. May 28. Parents Helping Students to Achieve Success. 5 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Find out how to help your children succeed in school by thinking about learning opportunities that exist at home and in the community. Dr. Stephen Jones will offer information about careers students should consider. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Tue. May 19. An Evening of Arab Music. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Girard Academic Music Program, 22nd and Ritner Streets. Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture presents an Evening of Arab Music featuring several youth ensembles performing classical Arab music and Arab/Jazz fusion compositions by internationally acclaimed Palestinian-American composer Simon Shaheen. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Al-Bustan at 267-303-0070 or email hsayed@albustanseeds.org.

Wed. May 20. School Reform Commission Action Meeting. 2 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. To register to speak, call 215-400-4040 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Wed. May 20. Free GED Class Orientation. 5:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Classes start May 27 and will continue each week on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Meehan Conference Room. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Thu. May 21. Superintendent’s Parent Roundtable. 6 p.m. Grover Washington School, 201 E. Olney Ave. Get information on various topics, including breast cancer awareness, building enthusiasm with reluctant readers, how to integrate reading, writing, and math, and how to achieve safety during prom season. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. For information, call 215-400-4080.

Thu. May 21. The Role that Parents Play in Special Education. 10:30 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. This workshop emphasizes the importance of parents’ participation in their child’s educational programming and how the laws influence their participation. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Thu. May 21. Second Annual Arab Arts and Heritage Celebration. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education, 1st floor atrium, 440 N. Broad St. The celebration will showcase the hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm of students enrolled in Arabic language, arts, and culture classes in seven Philadelphia public schools. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Al-Bustan at 267-303-0070 or email hsayed@albustanseeds.org.

Sat. May 23. 25th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Literary Symposium. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Carver Engineering & Science, 1600 W. Norris St. Scholar Houston A. Baker, Jr. will reference Maya Angelou and Richard Wright–as well as his own and participants’ experience of reading and writing–to examine our assumptions about texts and how we read the world. Pre-reading required at www.artsanctuary.org Betrayal: How Black Intellectuals Have Abandoned the Ideals of the Civil Rights Era. To register, contact Melissa Talley-Palmer, mpalmer@artsanctuary.org or 215-232-4485.

Sat. May 23. Zulu Nation Citywide Youth Movement. 10 a.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, Parent & Community Resource Center (first floor), 440 N. Broad St. Educational workshop about college preparation, completing the FAFSA, financial aid, dual enrollment, advanced placement, and preparing for college admissions tests. For information, call 215-400-7272.

Tue. May 26. SRC Parent and Community Roundtable. 5-7:30 p.m. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St, Room 1078. For information, call 215-549-9356.

Tue. May 26. Community Hearing on District’s FY2010 Budget. 6-8 p.m. G.W. Carver Engineering & Science High School, 1600 W. Norris St. Give your feedback about the School District of Philadelphia’s FY2010 budget, to be adopted May 27. For information, call Denisa Hurst at 215-400-5837 or Cohen Thompson at 215-400-6783.

Wed. May 27. School Reform Commission Budget Meeting. Time TBD. School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad St. In a special meeting, the School Reform Commission will vote on the District’s FY2010 consolidated budget.

Thu. May 28. Philadelphia Home and School Council West Region Meeting. 9:30-10:30 a.m. West Region Office, 3543 Fairmount Ave. For information, call 215-400-4080.

Fri. May 29. Artists Against Violence: “After the Calm.” Time TBD. Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center, 2020-50 W. Lehigh Ave. NSF Project Build Up and Who’s Next Entertainment present this citywide non-violence initiative in a block party open to all in the fight to take back our streets. For information or to set up a resource table, call Staci Rose at 215-439-4044 or email NSF@artistsagainstviolence.org, or call Nikia Comfort at 267-597-2763 or email nikia@artistsagainstviolence.org.

Continuing until June 13. Young Artists 2009: Citywide Student Art Exhibition. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m. 440 N. Broad St. Hundreds of works of art by Philadelphia students. Free and open to the public. For information, call 215-400-5973.

SAVE THE DATE

Thu. June 11. Philadelphia Public School Notebook Turning the Page for Change / 15th Anniversary Celebration. 4:30-7 p.m., University of the Arts, Dorrance Hamilton Hall, Broad and Pine Sts. Reserve your spot online or email event@thenotebook.org for more information.

School Calendar

Mon. May 4 – Thu. May 7: PSSA makeups for Grades 4, 8, and 11 (Science).

Mon. May 4 – Fri. May 29: PASA Low Incidence Assessment.

Tue. May 19: Primary Election Day. School closed. (professional development).

Mon. May 25: Memorial Day. Schools and administrative offices closed.