Events for the family

Special Events

*FREE* 3rd Annual Teen Idol Search for the Greatest 'God Bless America' Patriotic singing competition. Audition registration deadline is 6/20. Teen Idol Hotline: 215-733-0900 x245. teenidol@lightsofliberty.org. PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts.; 215-542-3789. www.lightsofliberty.org. 6/22-6/23.

*FREE* Arnold Healthy Sandwich Challenge Taste-Off Three semi-finalists' sandwiches will be judged by the Philadelphia Fire Department Fitness Trainer Richard Davison & nutritionist Christine Palumbo. Philadelphia Fire Department, 601 South St. 6/26 10:30 am.

City Harvest Tour by Trolley City Harvest program links incarcerated men & women from the Philadelphia Prison System with community gardeners & local food cupboards. White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom St.; 215-386-9224. www.whitedog.com. $45 includes muffins & coffee; trolley; 3-course lunch, tax & tip. 6/23 8:30 am.

Healthy Hoops 2007 Kickoff Event Healthy Hoops is an innovative health education & management program from AmeriHealth Mercy for children & their families. Temple University - Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; 215-204-2400. www.liacourascenter.com. 6/23 10 am.

*FREE* Irish American Festival Part of the PECO multicultural series presented by Independence Blue Cross. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386. www.pennslandingcorp.com. 6/23-6/24 noon-8 pm.

Leaders of Tomorrow Case Competition ExxonMobil sponsors the National Black MBA Associations's 6th annual high school competition of analytical & oratory skills. Jon Huntsman Hall, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania at 38th & Walnut Sts.; 267-258-4695. www.nbmbaa.org. 6/23 8:30 am-5 pm.

Running for Cover - 2nd Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk Raises awareness of melanoma & generates funds to support fight against skin cancer. 215-898-3930. Wachovia Spectrum & Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600. www.comcast-spectacor.com. $20 includes t-shirt, bracelet & one raffle ticket. Same day registration 7:30 am-8:45 am. 6/24 9 am.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America!: Dreamland Amusements Carnival Carnival games, refreshments & live entertainment. Fairmount Park, 4231 N. Concourse Dr.; 215-685-0060. www.phila.gov/fairpark. 6/28. noon-11 pm.