The Smith College Club of Philadelphia

Would you like to meet with other Smithies to discuss novels by diverse authors? Have you always wanted to join a Smith book club, but could not make weeknights work in your schedule? Join the new Sundays with Smithies Book Club! We will be meeting each month on a Sunday afternoon to talk about that month’s book in a local café. Come to our inaugural meeting on November 17 where we will discuss A Tale for the Time Being, but Ruth Ozeki ’80 and figure out what to read in the coming months. ALL Smithies welcome! Let us know you’re coming by sending an email with your name/class year to sundayswithsmithiesbookclub@gmail.com. Can’t come but still want to join? Email so we can let you know about upcoming dates and books. 

–Liz Borland ’97 and Brigid Barrett ‘05

First meeting: Sunday, November 17, 2019

Time: 3-5pm

Book: Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being

https://booksbysmithies.com/a-tale-for-the-time-being-by-ruth-ozeki/

Location: Charterhouse Café and Gallery, 620 S. 9th street (between South and Bainbridge)

https://chapterhousecafe.wordpress.com/

Note: Easy free parking nearby in the Whole Foods garage

Food Share Project

Saturday November 2, 2019
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

2901 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Come do a service project with Smith Alums and their families! Share is a nonprofit organization which focuses on food distribution, education, and advocacy. Every month Share Food Project’s emergency relief programs bring food to over 600,000 low-income Philadelphia families. Last spring, the Smith College Club of Philadelphia helped out at Share and packed approximately 500 boxes of food that was distributed to low-income seniors. For more information about Share: https://sharefoodprogram.org/our-programs

Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Do bring family members. Children are encouraged to attend to as long as their parents supervise them. Share has a large free parking lot and is near multiple Septa bus routes.

We are hoping to get a great turnout of Smith Alums and families!! To join us, please contact Pam Kim ’87 atpamvkim@gmail.com or 734-846-4397.

We are excited to welcome our Fall Faculty Speaker: Andrea Hairston, Professor of Theatre, Professor of Africana Studies and class of ’74 to Philadelphia on October 5th at 2pm. Professor Hairston is the artistic director of Chrysalis Theatre and has created original productions with music, dance, and masks for over thirty-five years. In addition to writing plays, Professor Hairston has spoken and written extensively about Octavia Butler, theater and film, and pop culture.

Professor Hairston will be discussing her novel Redwood and Wildfire and the research that went into the book. She will do a reading from the book and then be available to answer questions and lead a discussion on science fiction, Afro-futurism, and her current projects. There will also be time for chatting with fellow alums and feasting on tasty snacks and drinks.

Location:
Neighborhood House, 20 N American Street, Philadelphia

Bring friends or family and RSVP today to phillysmithclub@gmail.com.

Tickets are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $10 for members and $15 for non-members (wish you were a member?). Use the button below to pay, or pay at the door.

NOTE: We recommend reading Redwood and Wildfire in advance of the talk, but you’ll be able to follow along either way. We are excited to see you there!