First, Marilyn gets the latest scoop on the World Meeting of Families from their Director of Marketing and Communications, Lizanne Pando. She’s got her finger on the pulse on ALL of the WMF events, including the Papal Visit 9/25 and 9/27. Tune in to hear how many family-friendly events are scheduled leading up to his Holiness arrival in Philadelphia…including mural painting with the kids at the PA Convention Center, World Meeting of Families Film Festival, Verbum Domini, showcasing more than 80 artifacts from the Museum of the Bible’s Green Collection and additional happenings with Visit Philadelphia.
Then Dana Careless, the Manager for Health Promotion at the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services returns to BEN Around Philly to talk with Kristen about their Mental Health First Aid mission. If you remember, their goal was to train 10,000 people in Philadelphia in Mental Health First Aid. Well… success! Join Dana and her colleagues this Thursday, September 10th at MSB Plaza from noon to 1pm to celebrate.
Last, Marilyn speaks with Katie Edwards, the Special Events and Communications Director for the Clean Air Council about the 10th Annual Greenfest Philly. The event happens Sunday, September 13th from 10am-4pm at Headhouse Square and is the tri-state region’s largest environmental festival. Enjoy live music, free demos, an outdoor beer garden and more. Plus over 150 exhibitors for family fun, eco adventures and new surprises!