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WHO GETS TO TELL THE STORY?&nbsp;

The Adoption Game turns transracial adoption into a darkly funny, live game show written and performed by transracial adoptee Andrew Watring, and directed by Gabe Moses, invites audiences to play along—and reconsider who gets to control the stories we tell about family.

Upstream Performance Collaborative presents the world premiere of The Adoption Game, a darkly funny, deeply personal, interactive solo performance written and performed by Philadelphia theatre artist and transracial adoptee Andrew Watring. Presented through Cannonball’s Immersive Track Cohort as part of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the production runs for just three performances, September 25–27, 2026, at Asian Arts Initiative’s Black Box Theater.

Billed as “America’s one-and-only adoption-themed game show,” The Adoption Game transforms the theatre into a live studio audience. Under the watchful eye of dazzling host Andre Devon, spectators encounter applause signs, prizes, audience games, commercial breaks, and all the polished machinery of televised entertainment. Beneath the spectacle is a more vulnerable question: What happens when the child at the center of an adoption story finally gets to control the narrative?

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Plumsteadville Inn

Join this scenic 2-2.5 hour guided motorcycle ride honoring veterans and supporting military families. Registration includes a full buffet breakfast at Plumsteadville Inn and admission to the Hot Rods for Homeless Veterans Car Show at the Bishop Estate Vineyard &amp; Winery finish line.

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Explore how junior boarding helps middle school students build confidence, independence, and readiness for high school.
Discover the benefits of boarding school during the middle school years. Join representatives from 11 junior boarding schools and local educational consultants for an informative panel discussion designed to answer families’ common questions:
<ul><li>What is junior boarding school?</li><li>How can boarding during the middle school years support a student’s academic growth, independence, confidence, sense of belonging, and preparation for high school?</li><li>What is daily life like, and how do schools help students adjust to living away from home?</li><li>How can families determine whether junior boarding is the right fit for their student?</li></ul>
The program will explore academics, residential life, extracurricular opportunities, student support, the admissions process, and preparation for secondary school. Following the discussion, families will have time to meet representatives from participating schools, ask individual questions, and learn more about each school’s distinctive community and programs.
Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Families are welcome to arrive later and join us as their schedules allow.
Advance registration is encouraged; walk-ins are also warmly welcomed.
Junior Boarding School Association Member Schools:
<a href="https://www.applewild.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Applewild School</a> — Fitchburg, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.bement.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bement School</a> — Deerfield, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.cardigan.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cardigan Mountain School</a> — Canaan, New Hampshire
<a href="https://www.eaglebrook.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eaglebrook School</a> — Deerfield, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.fayschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fay School</a> — Southborough, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.fessenden.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Fessenden School</a> — West Newton, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.hillsideschool.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hillside School</a> — Marlborough, Massachusetts
<a href="https://www.indianmountain.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Indian Mountain School</a> — Lakeville, Connecticut
<a href="https://northcountryschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Country School</a> — Lake Placid, New York
<a href="https://www.rectoryschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rectory School</a> — Pomfret, Connecticut
<a href="https://www.rumseyhall.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rumsey Hall School</a> — Washington Depot, Connecticut
Learn more about the <a href="https://juniorboarding.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Junior Boarding School Association</a>.
This event is supported by <a href="https://mainlineparent.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Main Line Parent</a> and <a href="https://phillyfamily.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Philadelphia Family</a>. We help parents find their village and discover the best local events, tips, and referrals through our communities. Join 35K of your neighbors who subscribe for free at <a href="https://familyfocus.org/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">familyfocus.org/newsletters</a>.

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The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle...

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The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years

Penn Wood High School

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at the Green Avenue campus of Penn Wood High School. Director Patrick Hein will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Night, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

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Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at the...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs from October 9-11; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

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Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct 9-11)

Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury

The <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gloucester County Historical Society</a>&nbsp;takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in its Museum hosted by Civil War reenactor Vince Dicicco from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 15. He will detail the haunted sites, errie encounters, and tales of apparitions reported from buildings and sites across the grounds where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought.
Gettysburg is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, with numerous accounts of ghostly regiments, phantom horsemen, and mysterious faces appearing in photographs. Sites like Devil’s Den at Gettysburg, Bloody Lane at Antietam, Chickamauga, Sharpsburg, Shiloh, and Andersonville are well-known for reports of spectral soldiers wandering the grounds or reenacting historical battles.
Tourists and locals at Gettysburg have reported seeing apparitions, hearing the sounds of battle, and encountering unexplained phenomena around landmarks such as the Gettysburg Orphanage, Farnsworth House, and Soldier’s Orphanage cellar. Bloody Lane at Antietam has tales of ghostly singing, vanishing Confederate soldiers, phantom gunfire, and strange smells attributed to lingering spirits of fallen men.
Tickets available at $15/person. Tickets must be <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/shop/vince-dicicco/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">purchased in advance online</a>.
Helpful Google maps link to the Museum: <a href="https://bit.ly/gchs-museum" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/gchs-museum</a>
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot or the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>
GPS Coordinates: GCHS Museum: 39.83952, -75.15193

Local Event: Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

The Gloucester County Historical Society takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in...

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