Get Involved - Volunteer and Visit!

By Kyra Hanlon, '12
(from Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School's The Town Crier, December 2010)

Operation Santa Clause:
Open Thursday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 22.
Help sort, bag, and wrap thousands of toys for children of all ages!
For more information, contact Chris Jones at 215-965-4625 or cjones@adphila.org.

The Macy's Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village:
Both of these events are hosted at the Macy's, Center City, Philadelphia location, at 13th and Market Streets.
They will be showing from Black Friday through Christmas Eve; the Lights Show runs on the hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Mummers Parade:
Wrap up your winter break with the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day, with 15,000 Mummers parading through the streets of Philadelphia!


St. Johns' Hospice:
St. John's is one of the largest soup kitchens in Philadelphia, that feeds between 250 and 450 men each weekday at noon.
Volunteer your time at the soup kitchen on Race Street, or donate toiletries, clothing, or winter wear.
Call 215-563-7763 for more information.

Cradles to Crayons:
An organization located right here, in West Conshohocken!  Cradles to Crayons collects supplies such as: clothing, school supplies and toys.  Visit the Cradles to Crayons website for more information!


The Franklin Institute:
This is your last chance to catch the Cleopatra exhibit before it closes on January 2, 2011! Go on the Franklin Institute's website or calll 2150448-1200 for more details about hours and tickets.

Art After 5: Festival of Lights.
Come down to the Art Museum every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for a taste of jazz, Yiddish musical genres, folk, swing, and so much more! Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art for more information.

PECO World Culture Day: Peace Around the World.
Head on over to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on December 5 from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of fun and learning about different cultures.

Skiiing:
Skiing for all skill levels can be found at Blue Mountain, Camelback Mountain, and Elk Mountain (visit their websites for more information).  Stores such as Buckman's ski shop in King of Prussia will help you out if you need skis, snowboards, or recommendations!