Events for the family

February 15, 2008

Special Events

*FREE* 2008 Black History Showcase Interactive & inspiring exhibits, living history performers, film screenings, book signing, poetry readings, spoken word & more. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 215-418-4700. www.blackhistoryshowcase.org. 2/16-2/17 11 am-7 pm.

*FREE* Annual National Woman's Heart Day Health Fair Heart health screenings, fitness, beauty & cooking demos, giveaways, seminars on nutrition & health related issues & more. 484-362-2683. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.; 484-362-2683. www.sistertosister.org. 2/21 8 am-3 pm.

Black History Month Awards Banquet Tribute to leaders in science, technology & community service. Organized by the National Society of Black Engineers. Grand Hall, 3141 Chestnut St.; www.drexelnsbe.org. $20; $10 students. 2/15 6-9 pm.

*FREE* SAR's Annual Commemoration of George Washington's Birthday Presented by the Sons of the American Revolution. Win Carroll, 610-517-1056. Omni Hotel at Independence Park, 401 Chestnut St.; 215-925-0000. www.sar.org/passar. 2/16 10:30 am.

The Search for Cupid's Missing Arrow These adventures are like 'Amazing Race,' 'DaVinci Code' & 'National Treasure' all rolled into one. Registration required. Ravenchase Adventures, Philadelphia; 609-838-1500, 888-702-9039 x4. www.ravenchase.com. $30. 2/16 1 pm.

9th Annual Frostbite 5-Miler Run Benefit road race for Ambler Main Street & the Quaker School at Horsham. Race info & registration: www.aarclub.com. Mattison Avenue Elementary School, 131 Rosemary Ave., Ambler; 215-619-8104. www.aarclub.com. $20; $15 students advance registration. 2/16 9 am.

Bluebird Workshop: Make a Nestbox After a discussion on the ecology of bluebirds & other cavity nesters, participants will make bluebird house. Registration required. Doylestown Township Activity Center, 425 Wells Rd., Doylestown; 215-348-9915. $20. 2/16 1-2:30 pm.

*FREE* In Search of the Bald Eagle Learn about the Bald Eagle's decline & comeback, then check out the resident birds. Green Lane Nature Center, 1492 Gravel Pike, Green Lane; Registration required. 2/16 10 am.

Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Music Festival & Fair Features music, dance, culture & heritage of Scotland & Ireland. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-825-7268. www.eohebrides.com. $18-$20 advance; $20-$24 day of show. 2/15 7:30-midnight pm. 2/16 9:30 am-midnight pm. 2/17 10 am-7:30 pm.

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