Exploring Connections Between Adoption and Cognitive & Emotional Development in Early Childhood Tuesday September 23, 7PM OR Thursday, September 25, 10AM Philadelphia. Call After Adoption 215-879-4030 for information or to register. Fee: $15. each or $20 for both Refreshments will be served Contact: Elaine Frank, MSW � Denise Rowe, BA Presidential Apartments, City Ave. Phila www.adoptionparenting.org.

Talking With Young Children About Adoption Tuesday, October 21, 7PM OR Thursday, October 23, 10AM Philadelphia. Call After Adoption 215-879-4030 for information or to register. Fee: $15. each or $20 for both Refreshments will be served Contact: Elaine Frank, MSW � Denise Rowe, BA Presidential Apartments, City Ave. Phila www.adoptionparenting.org.

CULTURAL EVENTS:

RUSSIAN:

Russian Mosaic Festival Sunday, September 7th 2008, from noon until 7 pm. at Penn’s Landing Great Plaza Philadelphia. See great performances of the best community artists and children’s groups. Try Uzbek “Shashliki” and “Plov” and sample Georgian wines. Browse unique creations of the talented local artists and craftsmen. Visit with Cossaks, Soviet Army reenactors, and friendly Russian “Bratva” bikers. Participate in numerous giveaways, raffles, entertainment, and children activities. http://www.russianmosaic.org/

32nd annual Russian festival Friday, Oct. 3rd 11am - 4pm; Saturday, Oct4th 11am - 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 5th Noon - 4pm. St. Michaels' Russian orthodox church 4th and Fairmount Ave. Phila. 19123. Phone # 215-627-6148.

UKRAINIAN

GENERAL EASTERN EUROPEAN

KHAZAK

LITHUANIAN