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Events for Thursday, 11th March 2010

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Friday, 19th March 2010

Our Stories, Our Health
Location: U-Penn: 3730 Walnut St; Rm 365, Huntsman Hall
Time: Time 12 noon
Description: RSVP: cphi@pobox.upenn.edu To attend

Dr. Giang Nguyen will discuss the Penn Asian Health Initiatives; community outreach project which aims to engage immigrant Laotian and Vietnamese seniors in the process of health needs identification, first-person storytelling, video production, and community discussion about health.

For more information about this project--visit --

http://newroutes.org/projects/ourstoriesourhealth

Thursday, 18th March 2010

The War for Talent
Location: 1519 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Time: 6 PM to 9:15 PM
Description: NAAAP Philadelphia and the Harvard Business School Club of Philadelphia will be conducting a resource round table entitled, "Is the 'War for Talent' Still Relevant in 2010?" on Thursday, March 18. The event aims to discuss the relevancy of the “war for talent” in this economy and connect companies who plan to hire in early 2010 to talented and experienced job seekers.

The Entry fees:$20
Contact steve.suh@naaapphilly.org for RSVP

Wednesday, 17th March 2010

Free Volunteer Income Tax
Location: Delaware Chamber of Commerce, 602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2nd Floor, Media, PA 19063
Time: 12:30 PM
Description:
PathWays PA is scheduled to prepare tax returns at the Chamber. Their goal is to help individuals take full advantage of the credits available to working people when they file their taxes.
The best opportunity is the Earned Income Tax Credit, a tax credit given to people earning less than $48,000 a year. EITC limitations and maximum refunds have increased for 2009, and a tax filer with three qualifying children may now be eligible for a refund of up to $5,657 through the EITC alone.

Appointments available from 12:30 - 4:30 PM and are approximately 1/2 hour each.
Contact Sue at the Chamber to make an appointment, 610-565-3677

Tuesday, 16th March 2010

Public Hearings on School Violence
Location: Myers Recreation Center, 58th Street & Kingsessing Avenue
Time: 4 pm to 7pm
Description: The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) is holding public hearings to hear from students, parents, faculty, police, community members, and youth-service organizations about race and violence in Philadelphia’s public schools.

Hearings will focus on violence motivated by race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Your testimony will help us to create a report with recommendations to be submitted to the School District.


You must register to testify: e-mail Naarah’ Crawley at naarah.crawley@phila.gov or call 215-686-4674.

Tuesday, 16th March 2010

Persian Dance -- One Book One Philadelphia 2010
Location: Independence Branch Public Library
Time: Time 3:45 pm
Description: Located: 18 S. 7th Street; 19106 215-685-1633

The art of Persian or Iranian dance comprises a variety of styles performed by people of different regions in Iran including:Bandari, Kurdi, Tehrani, and Turki.
These dances are based on delicate hand and gentle upper body movements combined with subtle facial expressions. Persian dance tradition has largely been maintained in private homes. The dances are taught by family members to provide family entertainment.

The Rangeen Kaman Group has performed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and has also been featured on NBC television.

Sunday, 14th March 2010

An International Women’s Day 2010
Location: Ibrahim Theater @ International House 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Time: 7 pm
Description: Join a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women. Event will embody the decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.

-Comedic performances by women
-Musical performances by female artists
-Learn about local organizations promoting women’s empowerment
-Refreshments and live music after the performances
-The Women’s Caucus for Art is holding an exhibition in conjunction with this event
WOMEN: An International Women’s Day Exhibition March 8-March 14

This is a FREE event
Sponsors: International House Philadelphia, CARE USA, Women’s Campaign International, Women's Caucus for Art Philadelphia, United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania’s African Studies Center, Center for East Asia Studies, South Asia Center, Middle East Center, Penn Women’s Center

Sunday, 14th March 2010

Habib Koite and Bamada
Location: Annenberg Performing Arts Center; 3680 Walnut St; Philadelphia
Time: Time 5:30 pm
Description: Annenberg Performing Arts & the African Studies Center Presents: Habib Koite & Bamada

Mali's biggest pop star! (Rolling Stone) Ignite all your senses! Join us for a pre-show chat with Habib Koite and sample the culinary traditions of Mali prepared by Bintou Restaurant of Germantown.
Pre-show activities begin at 5:30pm and are FREE to ticket holders.

Tickets start at $20 -- save 25% on this performance

Use the code HABIB25 online, over the phone or in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.

Saturday, 13th March 2010

Free Kidney Health Screening
Location: The Bourse Building
Time: Time call for appt
Description: Attend a FREE Kidney Health Screening
___Do you or a family member have diabetes or
high blood pressure?
___Does anyone in your family have kidney disease

If YES -- you are at risk for Kidney Disease

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Delaware Valley Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)tm

Saturday March 13th, 2010
The Bourse Building
111 S. Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, PA 19106

To Register: call 1-800-697-7007

Must be 18 or Older to register