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Running 26.2: Weekend Events for 11/21 – 11/23

TGIF! We survived the first cold week of winter Fall.

Whether you’re prepping for your Winter CSA as Generocity shared, find a co-working space like MilkCrate or rooting for better transit access in Northwest Philly as PlanPhilly told us, it’s time to take a break and ease into the weekend. Here’s what’s in store for you to pick from:

Weekend Events for November 21 – 23, 2014:

  • Repair Fair: Do you have broken stuff around the house? The Philly Fixers Guild is hosting a repair fair where you can bring in your broken flea market find or clothing and walk away with it as good-as-new. Fishtown’s Shissler Rec Center, 1800 Blair St., Philadelphia,  Saturday, November 22, noon – 4 PM; website.
  • Young Involved Philadelphia’s (YIP) LOVEFest: YIP is closing out it’s State of Young Philly calendar with a bash. Get a little dressed up, enjoy an open bar and delicious spread of local breads, cheeses, hummus and tapas, great DJ, photobooth, and company of other YIPsters. Saturday, November 22nd from 7:30-9:30 PM, Impact Hub,1227 N. 4th Street, $50, Tickets.
  • Farm to Table Cupcakes Workshop: Join Greensgrow to learn how to creatively transform local produce into Thanksgiving inspired mini cupcakes perfect for holiday entertaining. Saturday, November 22nd from 12-2 PM, Greensgrow Community Kitchen at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church,2139 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, $35, Registration required.
  • Philadelphia Marathon: Cheer on runners as they complete a 26.2 mile course around Philadelphia, out to Manayunk and back. The Waste Watchers will be helping you compost, recycling & throw away your trash.
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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