Beauty Students Showcase Skills and Help Cut Out Cancer During HopeCuts

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Beauty Students Showcase Skills and Help Cut Out Cancer During HopeCuts

Dozens of local high school students start the new year with a lesson in giving back to the community by cutting out cancer.  On Saturday, January 25, 2014, cosmetology students at Bucks County Technical High School (BCTHS) at 610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills Pa 19030 will donate their time at the school’s third “HopeCuts” event from 9:00am to 2:00pm. During the HopeCuts, students will provide services for only five and six dollars, including haircuts, manicures, facials and conditioning/styling.  One hundred percent of all money raised, including special product sales, will be donated to City of Hope to help cut out cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Festivities will also include baked goods, pizza and other snacks, plus raffles, product sales and prizes. For more about BCTHS, visit www.bcths.com or call (215) 949-1700, ext. 2088.  For more information about City of Hope, please visit www.hopcuts.org or call 800-260-HOPE. 

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Chhaya Cafe Introduces New Winter Menu Items

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Chhaya Cafe Introduces New Winter Menu Items

Chhaya Café, 1823 East Passyunk Avenue, warms up during dipping temperatures with the return of richer, heavier and heartier brunch flavors. Chef and owner V Beuria serves up a winter menu with sweet and savory selections that embody the concept of comfort food. On the beverage side, Chhaya is warming up this winter with Mulled Apple Cider, Café Miel, Belgium Hot Chocolate and White Chocolate Mocha.  

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Eviama Life Hosts Year-End Boutique Sale and New Year's Group Cleanse

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Eviama Life Hosts Year-End Boutique Sale and New Year's Group Cleanse

Eviama Life Green Spa & Boutique, located in the heart of Midtown Village at 109 S. 13th Street, 2nd Floor, will host its largest boutique sale of the year on Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31, 2013. After the sale, it's time to get ready for a new year and new you with the first-ever Eviama Group Cleanse, running Sunday, January 5th through Sunday, February 2, 2014. The 28-day cleanse program combines healthy meals with carefully chosen supplements to kick-start your 2014 healthy resolutions. 

Savings at the region's premiere green spa and boutique will include:

  • 15% off: Dr.Hauschka SkinCare, BodyCare, Decoratives, Weleda Products and Oshadhi Essential Oils
  • 35% off: Jewelry, Candles, Statuary
  • 40% off: Vintage Kimono, Tops, Belts and Clothing
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Serrano Restaurant Hosts Special Five Course Beer Dinner

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Serrano Restaurant Hosts Special Five Course Beer Dinner

Serrano Restaurant, 20 S. Second Street in Old City District, will host the dinner that beer lover’s dreams are made of on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, starting at 6:30pm. Executive Chef Gina Rodriguez and Eulogy’s Christopher Topham have created five courses that are as eclectic as they are adventurous.  Seating is limited for this special one night only partnership that also serves as a memorable farewell to Topham before he moves to Denver, Colorado. Reservations are required. Tickets are $60 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and available by calling 215-928-0770.

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East Passyunk's Holiday Second Saturday Features Santa, Strolling Music, Food, Sales and Fun

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East Passyunk's Holiday Second Saturday Features Santa, Strolling Music, Food, Sales and Fun

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) hosts the largest and most festive Second Saturday of the year on Saturday, December 14, 2013, starting at 9:00am and running into the evening. Holiday Second Saturday highlights will include the finale of the shopping spree contest, pet photos with Santa, music by the Joe King Trio, Holiday Crafty Balboa, Nice Things Handmade ornament show, Traveling Wares Holiday shopping, free food and drink samples, and tons of holiday sales.  For the most up-to-date information about Holiday Second Saturday, follow @epassyunkave on Twitter or RSVP to the event invite on the East Passyunk Avenue Facebook page. Holiday Second Saturday is part of the on-going “Deck the Ave” campaign on East Passyunk. For more information on the larger campaign, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com/events

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Mt. Airy Restaurants Host Charity Coat Drive with Tasty Reward

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Mt. Airy Restaurants Host Charity Coat Drive with Tasty Reward

Restaurants in Mt. Airy are giving back this holiday season through a new “Give and Get” charity coat drive. From now through January 15, 2013, bring a winter coat for a donation to one of nine participating Mt. Airy restaurants and get a signature dessert for free with your meal (minimum $15 purchase). From chocolate crème brulee to bread pudding, apple crisp and much more, your taste buds will receive an apt reward for your generosity.  Restaurants include Earth Brew & Brewery, Wine Thief, Avenida, Little Jimmies Bakery Café, Jyoti Indian Bistro, Geechee Girl Rice Café, Trolley Car Diner, Goat Hollow and High Point Café. For more information on the Give and Get promotion, call 215-844-6021, tweet @gomtairy or visit www.gomtairy.com/events

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South Street Headhouse District Doubles Holiday Fun with Christmas Village and Santa's Stumble

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South Street Headhouse District Doubles Holiday Fun with Christmas Village and Santa's Stumble

South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) doubles the holiday fun on Saturday, December 14, 2013 with the first Christmas Village and Santa’s South Street Stumble. Enjoy a full day of handmade shopping at the Christmas Village under the Headhouse Square Shambles (Second and Pine streets) from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Festivities will include 30 handmade artisans curated by PHAIR, a visit from Santa, holiday photos at Posey Booth, and food and drink from Brauhaus Schmitz.  Christmas Village is a free event, with shopping, food and drinks pay-as-you-go. From 6:00pm to Midnight, SSHD will be filled with jolly laughter and the sight of Santa hats during Santa’s South Street Stumble. Participants pay $5.00 for a special SSHD Santa hat that entitles them to holiday beer and cocktail specials at 13 participating bars and restaurants. Both events are rain or shine. For more information, visit southstreet.com, call (215) 413-3713 or follow @officialsouthst on Twitter.

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Join us! Aversa PR Holiday Open House + East Passyunk Tree Lighting After Party

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Aversa PR Holiday Party, East Passyunk Tree LIghting

Get ready to rock your way around the Avenue! On Thursday, December 5th, join us for one of Philadelphia's biggest tree lighting parties followed by our first-ever Aversa PR Holiday Open House/ After Party. Don't miss the festive fun! 

Start the party early, from 5-7pm, with the Tree Lighting Party + Deck the Halls Kick-Off at the Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Avenue (at EPA + Tasker Streets). Enjoy holiday music, sweet treats, free food/drink samples, visit from Santa + the lighting of the magnificant tree ABOVE the historic, world-famous Singing Fountain.

After the ceremonies, from 7-9pm, come get your holly jolly on with us as we present our first Holiday Open House /After Party with lite bites, holiday spirits and more. Ms Goody Cupcake truck will have free cupcake minis, The Tot Cart will serve tots and beer cheese and Sum Pig Food Truck will offer sliders, stews and more (all at big discount).  Noir Restaurant will offer pasta and rice balls (yum), Bitar's will have new flavored hummus and Middle Eastern platters, candy displays, sweets and treats, more! 

The party is free but we're hosting an optional holiday drive for two great organizations. Bring school supplies to support City Year's work in the Philadelphia schools. Donations will go to several classrooms in need of supplies for the second half of the school year.  We will also collect toileties, gift sets, toys, etc. for Bianca's Kids to help foster children. Small gift cards are also welcome for Staples, Wal-mart, etc. 

Media Alert: Former Governor Ed Rendell Honored at FIGHT for Life Gala

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Media Alert: Former Governor Ed Rendell Honored at FIGHT for Life Gala

This Wednesday, Philadelphia FIGHT honors former Governor Ed Rendell at the FIGHT for Life Gala, to be held at the Union League of Philadelphia. The gala supports the most comprehensive HIV/AIDS service organization in the city – and raises funds to support FIGHT’s HIV medical care at the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center. Public support for this year's gala has been tremendous, with attendance projected to DOUBLE last year’s event.  Media information - click below. 

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South Street Headhouse District Hosts Winter Wonderland with Tree Lighting, Window Competition and PHAIR Market

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South Street Headhouse District Hosts Winter Wonderland with Tree Lighting, Window Competition and PHAIR Market

South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) presents their annual extravaganza Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Historic Headhouse Square Shambles on 2nd Street, 200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.  Free family fun will include the annual holiday tree lighting, Santa Claus arriving on a firetruck, free horse-drawn carriage rides, performances by Philadelphia Dance Academy and Society Hill Dance Academy, and a holiday shopping market organized by PHAIR. Before or after the festivities, stroll the district and check out holiday displays at 31 businesses competing in the Window Wonderland Storefront Challenge. Winners will be announced during the tree lighting ceremony. Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public.  For more information, visit southstreet.com or call (215) 413-3713. During the event, follow along on Twitter at @officialsouthst #WW2013.

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