You are invited you to take part in a unique and significant event for our community – the upcoming Woodward Celebration 2016! From Wednesday, June 8, 2016 through Sunday, June 12th, the community will host a variety of special events to honor the Houston-Woodward family’s contributions to sustainability, civic engagement and urban planning in Philadelphia over the past 130 years . The Woodward family has long served as champions for creating, preserving and promoting the well-regarded quality of life in Chestnut Hill, and this is an opportunity for us to pay tribute to their many generous contributions. The Woodward
In the tradition of generosity and community, all proceeds from the Woodward Celebration will benefit the Chestnut Hill Community Centre (501c3) and will be specifically earmarked for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historically significant Chestnut Hill Community Centre.
You will find a list of the events below, all of which you can register for at www.woodwardcommunitycentre
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 08
Welcome and Gallery Talk William R. Valerio, Ph.D. The Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO Patrons of the Arts: The Woodwards and Violet Oakley David R. Contosta, Professor of History, Chestnut Hill College and Woodward Family Biographer Gallery Exhibition: Violet Oakley and the Woodward Family Woodmere Art Museum |
THURSDAY JUNE 09
Woodward Celebration Gala Dinner Master of Ceremonies, the Right Reverend Frank T. Griswold, Former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and Former Rector of the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields David R. Contosta, Professor of History, Chestnut Hill College and Woodward Family Biographer The Honorable Joe Riley, ten-term mayor of Charleston, South Carolina 9601 Germantown Avenue 6:00 – 9:00 pm Social Hour and Dinner Wine, Beer, & Hors d’oeuvres. Valet Parking. $125.00 |
| FRIDAY JUNE 10
Preservation Pioneers Introduction by Anna Woodward
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SATURDAY JUNE 11
Community Centre Dedication 8419 Germantown Avenue 12:30 – 1:00 pm Tent behind Community Centre 1:00 – 3:30 pm Carolina BBQ, Renowned HoBo Band, Children’s Activities Trolley Tours of Chestnut Hill Highlighting Houston-Woodward Innovative Community Development, Housing and Open Space $5.00 |
| SUNDAY JUNE 12
Community Worship Service Free to attend |