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Is it Spring Yet? Week Events March 30 – April 2, 2015

We’re almost out of March. We’ll get you through the best events to see the light of April – and hopefully warmer temps.

Philly week events: March 30 – April 2, 2015

  • Meatless Monday Fun Run: Join a weekly Fun Run with Team Humane League! Meet up at Boot & Saddle, and enjoy a run in FDR park. Monday, March 30, 6:30pm, Boot & Saddle; 1131 S. Broad St; RSVP.
  • Green Drinks:  It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time to have a beer with friends in Northern Liberties, South Philly or Cherry Hill. Green Drinks, Wednesday April 1 at 6 PM, various locations.
  • Nerd Nite No. 47: Star Formation! Plane Crashes! And Improv! The 47th edition of Nerd Nite Philly is all over the place with a talk by a local astronomer on early stage star formation, an expert from Boeing talking about technology improvements in aviation, and a speaker at the upcoming TEDxPenn talking about the powers of improvisation. Wednesday at 7:30pm at Frankford Hall, $5, RSVP.
  • City Council Candidate Convention: Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP), in partnership with the Committee of 70 and hosted by WHYY, presents the first ever City Council Candidate Convention!This event is a one stop voter preparation experience in advance of the May 19th primary election. Each of the candidates will be at booths to answer questions, get info on voter registration & more. Register for free. Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, WHYY Independence Civic Space, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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