International House, 3701 Chestnut Street

African People's Solidarity Day" will bring together African revolutionaries from South Africa, Sierra Leone, and the U.S. to discuss a multitude of issues and offer proposals for positive action. Guest speakers will be Mfanelo Skwatsha (PAC of Azania), Chernoh Alpha Bab (Africanist Movement, West Africa), Omali Yeshitela Uhuru Movement). Donations of $10-$25 suggested daily that will benefit the African Sustainable. Please call for more information 215-387-0919

The William WAy Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Join us for a night of mayhem, laughter and fun as we kickoff our first annual drag competition! Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given. The event is FREE if you dress in drag and participate; otherwise, registration is $3 (advance) or $5 (door) for spectators! Participants are expected to prepare a runway show with their own selection of music (on CD) in advance. Presented by the Young Adult Programming Committee of the William Way Community Center. For more information call (215) 732-2220.

Philadelphia Art Museum

More than 30,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in the Philadelphia region and many need assistance. Walk along the river by the Art Museum, raise funds, and help them out. To register online go to www.aidswalkphilly.org/Registration.aspx.

Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Cross Keys Road Sewell NJ

The South Jersey Lupus Foundation will hold its “13th Annual Walk for Lupus." Participants can register at 9:30AM and will begin the walk at 10:30AM. For more information call (856) 424-0255.

Collingswood Manor, 460 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, NJ

The Delaware Valley chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosts monthly support group meetings. The meetings are for family members dealing with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The one-hour sessions are held on the 4th Monday of every month at 4pm. For more information call (856)854-4331, or email mfein@cm-umh.org

Free Library Torresdale Branch, 3079 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia

An informational seminar sponsored by Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz.

The William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bracing for Winter: Simple things you can do to make your house or apartment warmer for less.

Haddington Free Library Branch 446 North 65th Street, (65th St. & Girard Ave.)

Lori Hayes discusses why fall is an excellent time to plant many trees and shrubs in this City Gardening Series workshop presented by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, West Philadelphia

Anthropologist Randall White explores the origin of symbolic representation–art–and its significance for human history. In Europe between 50,000 and 30,000 years ago, an explosion of symbol-making took place: the invention of material forms of representation such as painting, engraving, sculpture, and personal ornament. Event free and open to the public. Registration required. Call (215) 573-8280.

Independence Mall, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Historian Stacy Cordery discusses her new biography Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker. Free. Call 215-409-6700 for more information.

Free Library, 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA

Michael Korda is the former editor in chief of Simon and Schuster, where he worked with David McCullough, Henry Kissinger, and Mary Higgins Clark. Korda’s biography of Dwight David Eisenhower presents details and anecdotes drawn from personal correspondence, diaries, and historical documents, providing an analysis of the character and personality of our 34th president.

Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground, New Lisbon, NJ

8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions). Socks are also important foot gear; synthetics and wool being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks). Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground. Contact Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker at (609) 758-4768, (609) 577-9004.