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Was hoping to get this out earlier today but got caught up with some other things and then started watching Tsunami footage on Youtube.

Hoping to head out west for a few days next week using air miles. If you have interest in coming along, please let me know. Or if the week after works better for you, come out to Big Sky with us on www.PhillyTrips.com. Lots of snow has been falling in the mountains out west.

Thinking about Phillies opening day but have not yet secured my game ticket yet. Can anyone be of help? I would be grateful. :) And I also need help with a hotel in NYC for a bachelor party weekend - anyone have any hook ups for me? And while on the subject of sports, did you know the city of Philadelphia pays the Eagles an "Operating and Maintenance Reimbursement" each year? In 2011, Philadelphia taxpayers will send the Eagles a check for $7,840,000.

My buddy Lou is looking to start a softball team this spring. Let me know if you have any interest in playing.

And lastly, I have five projects of my own going on currently but I am never too busy to help out with anyone looking to buy or sell a home......and mortgage rates have been dropping in recent weeks. - Mark

The ultimate St Patrick's Day pre party! Tons of prizes (Phillies tickets, trips, and more), giveaways, drink specials, NO COVER, 1st drink free, and MUCH MORE! Get all the details above - invite friends, it's gonna be FUN!

Saturday March 19th: AOE in association with Decibel Presents... AUSTIN LEEDS

International DJ, Austin Leeds will be spinning at the C5 Nightclub at the Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City

** $165.00 GREY GOOSE BOTTLES **
** $125 Absolut Bottles **
$6 Mixed Drinks / $6 Imports / $5 Domestics / $6 Wines
15% off room rates when booked through AOE.

Rooms/Reservations / Info: jaye@trckd.com or 609.431.0723

**Call for Special AOE Room Rates**

Time for the best month in sports once again...it's March Madness time!! The conference tourneys are under way and selection Sunday is this weekend! You're getting this email because you've played in the past, expressed interest, or I just thought you might want to play. Feel free to pass this onto others that may be interested. If you're not interested in playing or want off this list, just reply to this email and let me know.

Thursday April 14th - Atlantic CIty NJ
The Foundation Room, House of the Blues

Noticed a change in temperature outside? We did too! Everyone is thinking about spring and everyone is registering for their sports! We are approaching the final months of spring registration and giving our loyal followers a quick heads up so you don’t get left inside this spring!

Looks like softball will sell out within the next 48 hrs, football and kickball are filling up quickly, winter playoffs are approaching and returning teams are filling in those spots! Do not hesitate! Register today!!

As the 5th annual Philadelphia Book Festival draws near, the Free Library's Volunteer Office is beginning to match volunteers with the various events being held the week of April 11 through April 16. We currently need volunteers for Saturday, April 16^th during our outdoor and indoor events.

On Saturday we will need volunteers assisting at the Check In Tent ,the Information Desk, Set Up, Breakdown, Library Tent, Festival Main Stage, Lobby Signings and others.

Also, volunteers will receive a complimentary Festival t-shirt (while supplies last) and a volunteer badge as a keepsake.

If you are interested in volunteering at this year's festival, please email me at eliasr@freelibrary.org, so that I can send you a form to fill out and submit to the Volunteer Office.

Registration for our 2011 Spring Soccer Season registration is going strong! Also, check out our website at www.playphillysports.com

Tues. Coed 8v8 Recreational Outdoor Soccer @ Lee Cultural Center Starts 4/5 (4 Team Spots Left)

10) Philly Guys Night Out Meetup Group - Kick-off Meeting/Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Great American Pub, 123 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428

The Philly Guys Night Out Meetup Group was started so that guys could get together to do guy-things, such as going to sports bars, paintball games, poker tournaments, etc. This will be the first meeting of our group.. we’ll get to know each other and plan out future events. Any professional male who is interested in such activities as the ones mentioned above, who is between the ages of 25 and 45 and lives in the Greater Philadelphia Region should join. The meeting is limited to 15 people for now, since anything over that will require more planning with the restaurant. If you want to invite friends have them register as a member of the group on Meetup first. RSVP closes on Tuesday, March 15th at 3:00pm so we can have an accurate head count for a reservation.
** ATTENTION** In order to attend, you MUST sign up as a member of at the Philly Guys Night Out Meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/PhillyGuysNightOut/

Table 31, Comcast Center, 17th St. between JFK Blvd. and Arch Sts. in Center City

From 8pm-11pm, One of the hottest DJ's around, "Johnny Looch" will be there spinning great dance music, with sounds from the 70's to the present. Put your boogie shoes on!

$5 "Mia" Cosmopolitans. $4 Beer Specials. $5 Wine and Champagne specials per glass.

So get out of the cold and come join us for a fun evening, this Thursday, MARCH 3, at what is quickly becoming the "New" Thursday Night Hot Spot!!

We are holding a "FRIENDRAISER" Event for the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC) of Philadelphia at the new Kokopelli Restaurant & Tequila Bar (1904 Chestnut Street). The event will be held March 24th, 2011, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

We wanted to make sure you all had enough notice. We will be having complimentary cocktails & hors d’oeuvres during the event. We ask for Non-Friend members to make a small donation at the door of $10. If you chose to become a member of the organization the fee is $25 for the year. This program is very close to my heart and I hope you will all have an interest in helping us spread the word. Friends of CcTC" is vibrant group of philanthropic young professionals, dedicated to strengthening the agency’s mission of providing high quality behavioral health services to Philadelphia's children and their families. These services address the effects of abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to early childhood development and assist children in reaching their full potential within their homes, community and society

Score tickets for $15 to select Philadelphia 76ers games at Wells Fargo Center in March as they battle for playoff position. These seats normally cost $45.

The 76ers welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder (Mar. 9), Atlanta Hawks (Mar. 23), Sacramento Kings (Mar. 27) and Houston Rockets (Mar. 30). The following seating levels are available:

-Mezzanine Center ... $15 (regularly $45) -Mezzanine Outside Center ... $15 (regularly $30) -Lower Level Corners ... $30 (regularly $67) -Lower Level Ends ... $30 (regularly $54)

The Philadelphia Flower Show is in full bloom at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Experience Springtime In Paris with romantic walks down the Seine, relaxing cafes and much more during the largest indoor flower show in the world (March 6 – 13).

Enjoy the fragile pink blossoms of 1,000 cherry trees, listen to the thundering beat of a giant Taiko drum, create origami masterpieces or hone your sushi-making skills during the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia (March 4 – April 15).

Paris and Philadelphia once again collide during the month-long Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA). Between April 7 and May 1, 2011, the city will be infused with fine arts, fashion, music, dance, cuisine and more inspired by the art renaissance of Paris circa 1910-1920.

Take advantage of the climbing temperatures in scenic Bucks County during the 2nd Annual New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week (March 20 – 25). Browse the small town shops before enjoying a meal at one of the 27 restaurants offering prix-fixe meals for $19.95 or 29.95.

Communing with nature is second nature at Tyler Arboretum, one of the region’s oldest and largest arboreta. Explore the 650-acre wonderland with family-friendly walks and workshops offered throughout the month of March.

the 4th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

2. 200 N. Simpson Street, West Philly 19139 - 9am to 2pm, 100 volunteers needed.

4. 1800 N. Etting Street, North Philly 19121 - 9am to 2pm, 100 volunteers needed.

5. H Street and Ontario Street, North Philly 19134 - 9am to 2pm, 150 volunteers needed.

6. 2200 and 2300 W. Thompson Street, North Philly 19124 -9am to 2pm, 100 volunteers needed

We're out to put an end to litter and illegal dumping - permanently. Join us!

Gallery 1, Third Floor, Space 4141, The Gallery at Market East, 9th & Market Streets

Roll up your sleeves and participate in the creation of this 50,000 square foot mural by helping to paint panels that highlight Philadelphians dancing. No painting experience necessary; all supplies provided.

On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This Act changed the time change dates for Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. Beginning in 2007, DST will begin on the second Sunday of March and end the first Sunday of November. The Secretary of Energy will report the impact of this change to Congress. Congress retains the right to revert the Daylight Saving Time back to the 2005 time schedule once the Department of Energy study is complete. This year, clocks SPRING FORWARD this Sunday, March 13. In the U.S., clocks change at 2:00 a.m. local time. In spring, clocks spring forward from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

28) Philly Roller Girls Double Header
While every member of the Phillies’ starting lineup may have an oh-so clever nickname, none of them is quite as bad-ass as Roxy Elbowa, Shenita Stretcher and Leggs Benedict. If you’ve never experienced the fierce, puntastical world of roller derby—you’re in luck. Having just kicked off their fifth season, the Philly Roller Girls will be delivering not one, but two batches of ass-whoopings for your enjoyment. First up, last year’s Warrior Cup Champions, the Broad Street Butchers will go head to head with the league’s newest team, the Heavy Metal Hookers. The Independence Dolls will then take the track for the first time this season and look for their second win against the Cape Fear Rollers Girls from Wilmington, N.C. There will also be an after party at Bonner’s Irish Pub where you’ll have a chance to get to know the women behind all the awesome aliases. 6pm. $15-$20. 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St. phillyrollergirls.com
Read more: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/Calendar-March-9-15-117600828.html#ixzz1G7L1P5X5

29) The Karma Factor Finals
5pm. Yards Brewing Co., 901 N. Delaware Ave. 215.634.2600. yardsbrewing.com

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/Calendar-March-9-15-117600828.html#ixzz1G7LAm3Zo
Bringing their success full circle to their homebrewing origins, at the beginning of the year Yards Brewing announced their inaugural Karma Factor competition, a challenge for homebrewers to create a perfect mimic of a Yards brew. In February, two semifinal tastings were held at the City Tap House and the Hulmeville Inn, with judges weeding out the batches of near-misses and rewarding strict attention to science, a discerning palate and drinking in the name of craft. The winning duos from each event are now set for the crowning throwdown, the Karma Factor Finals, with a duplicate IPA to be poured against a copycat Brawler. The champion wins the opportunity to collaborate with the Yards team on a beer that will premiere at Philly Beer Week’s Opening Tap ceremony. Throughout the night of the competition beers are only $4, and that makes everyone a winner. -Micaela Hester

30) Science on Tap : Monday, March 14

Perhaps more kids would clamor for science if pints were given out with homework assignments. Those adults among us who understand the pleasures of expanding the mind while inebriating it can continue their education at National Mechanics’ bi-weekly Science on Tap forum. The informal gathering is the brainchild of the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Chemical Heritage Foundation, the Wagner Free Institute of Science, and the American Philosophical Society and Mütter museums. Each event features a presentation from an expert within the scientific field while attendees take down notes and brews. This month, Christine Bartos, curator of ungulates and small mammals at the Philadelphia Zoo, will lead a presentation and discussion about graceful giraffes and evolutionary adaptation. Apropos of the giraffa camelopardalis, participants can learn about the tallest mammals to roam the land while pouring the contents of their longnecks down their throats. -M.H.

6pm. Free. National Mechanics, 22 S. Third St. 215.701.4883. nationalmechanics.com

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/Calendar-March-9-15-117600828.html?page=2&comments=1&showAll=#ixzz1G7LXv34g

31) Ella The Musical
March 22-27
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut Street

Frank Sinatra’s favorite singer. Cole Porter’s finest interpreter. Duke Ellington’s muse. Ella Fitzgerald — “The First Lady of Song” — is the greatest jazz singer of all time. Starring the magnificent vocalist Tina Fabrique and a top-notch band, this exhilarating production journeys through Ella Fitzgerald’s career and features two dozen legendary hits including “Night and Day” and “The Man I Love.” Tickets start at only $20! For more information visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215-898-3900.

32) Calling Emerging Writers: ArtsEdge Residencies

ArtsEdge is a collaborative residency project designed to encourage the careers of emergent writers. Through ArtsEdge, the Kelly Writers House and Penn's Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) have teamed up to offer a one-year residency in an apartment and studio space near Penn's campus. ArtsEdge aims to support the work of emerging writers, to foster an environment that will inspire innovative writing, and to enrich West Philadelphia by encouraging young writers to live and work here.

Residencies last for one year and include an apartment, studio space in the AIR Space artistic nexus on 40th street, and close affiliation with Penn's writing communities. During the course of their residencies, writers will be encouraged to develop at least one project at the Writers House — such as a reading, a panel discussion, or discussion group. Qualified applicants (with graduate degrees or appropriate experience) may also be considered to teach a writing course at Penn in the spring semester.

For more information visit writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/awards/artsedge

33) Saturday Mix at Upstairs @ Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar :::

March 12 [10pm -2am]

Party the night away at Philly's newest hot spot.
The top floor opens up with some amazing sounds, lights and bar scene

:: DJ will be spinning Top 40 | Hip Hop | Party
all night long

:: Drink Specials [10pm-12pm]
$3 Coors Light
$6 Margaritas
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Please contact 215.557.7510 for Bottle Service
:: Special Rates for Bottle & VIP Service ::
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Tamillionaire Entertainment 215.821.6483 & Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar
1904 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia - (215) 557-7510

$10 cover
March Birthday gets in FREE.

On Wednesday, March 16 the Raven Society Book Club will be discussing the 2011 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, Sherman Alexie's War Dances. Join us in the Home Page Cafe at the Parkway Central Library at 6 p.m. for our book discussion and then in the Auditorium for Alexie's Author Event. Still need a copy of the book or looking to RSVP? Contact Anne at annesap@gmail.com.

35) Free Seminar: "Maximizing tax-planning for your 2010 filing" & Networking

Join the Philadelphia Jaycees - Junior Chamber - and William R. Zeuner CFP(R), Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, to learn key ideas for what you can still accomplish for 2010 year-end tax reducing strategies, as well as retirement plan strategies going forward.

Tickets are selling quickly for the
Young Friends Winter Gala—Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion!
Click on the image to view the official evite.

Make a difference while enjoying a fabulous night out! All funds raised at this event benefit the Young Friends' mission of art acquisitions, conservation, and education.

Consider upgrading to a VIP ticket and enjoy an exclusive pre-gala reception, a guided tour of Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion, a swag bag, and access to the VIP lounge and bar!

Become a Young Friend today and start enjoying the benefits immediately, including exclusive discounts on your Winter Gala tickets—up to $50 per ticket!

$120 Individual Membership with Young Friend benefits
$215 Dual Plus Membership with Young Friend benefits for two

37) NCAA Wrestling ChampionshipsFan Festival at Lincoln Financial Field

The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, to be held March 17-19 at the Wells Fargo Center, are officially sold out. The event is being hosted by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Rider University. Philadelphia will be vying to break the event’s attendance record of 97,336 (over six sessions), established in St. Louis in 2009. Wrestling fans can still participate in the championship excitement at the NCAA Fan Festival. Free to all fans, the Festival will be open Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 from 1-7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.

Events will include USA Wrestling National Team practices; the “Family Ties” National Wrestling Hall of Fame presentation and display; the NWCA Coaches Clinic and the annual Semifinals Preview Show. Additionally, there will be daily autograph sessions, a trivia contest, the WIN Magazine Memorabilia Show and a “Taste of Philadelphia” food, beverage and lounge area. For more information, visit www.ncaa.com/championships/wrestling/d1

Please join us for a frank discussion about the upcoming Philadelphia City Council elections with political consultant Dan Fee and Jeff Shields of the Philly Inquirer.

You are invited to the following event:
Progressive Thinkers Forum - The City Council Elections

Friday, March 18, 2011 from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Location: Ballard Spahr, 1735 Market St.