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Monday, July 20th
Antiques Roadshow
If you're in the market for antiques, you may think auctions are a great deal. Auctions can be a dealer's dumping ground for restored or low-quality pieces. A reputable dealer will present a piece's history in writing, including any restoration work. Savvy consumers ask questions: "Are the feet original? Have the brasses been replaced?" Be an educated buyer.

Monday, July 20th
Savage Earth: "Ring of Fire."
Despite technology's immense impact on weather forecasting, the National Weather Service still relies heavily on human observation for predicting severe weather. Skywarn has trained about 2000 Delaware Valley volunteers to obtain reliable data and transmit it to local meteorologists. These observations, combined with satellite reports, ensure timely postings of severe weather warnings in your area. You, too, can help. Just enroll in a free, three-hour class with skywarn! Check out Tuesday, July 21st
NOVA: "Lightning."
Despite technology's immense impact on weather forecasting, the National Weather Service still relies heavily on human observation for predicting severe weather. Skywarn has trained about 2000 Delaware Valley volunteers to obtain reliable data and transmit it to local meteorologists. These observations, combined with satellite reports, ensure timely postings of severe weather warnings in your area. You, too, can help. Just enroll in a free, three-hour class with skywarn! Check out
Tuesday, July 21st
Cyclone!
Despite technology's immense impact on weather forecasting, the National Weather Service still relies heavily on human observation for predicting severe weather. Skywarn has trained about 2000 Delaware Valley volunteers to obtain reliable data and transmit it to local meteorologists. These observations, combined with satellite reports, ensure timely postings of severe weather warnings in your area. You, too, can help. Just enroll in a free, three-hour class with skywarn! Check out
Wednesday, July 22nd
Search for the Battleship Bismarck
Camden County prospered considerably during the Second World War as a primary manufacturer of naval vessels. The Camden shipyards hired thousands of new workers to make aircraft carriers, cruisers, mine sweepers, sub chasers and Liberty Ships. Visit the Camden County Historical Society for a fascinating account of the war on both sides of the Delaware.

Wednesday, July 22nd
Plane Crazy
Sometimes the best things come in small packages. That often goes for museums. The Allied Airforce Wings of History Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania offers an outdoor aircraft display just right for an unhurried afternoon. On view are such planes as the WWII Douglas DC-3, the DeHaviland L-20 Beaver, and helicopters like the Vietnam veteran UH1-Huey. Call the Allied Airforce Museum in Allentown for details.

Thursday, July 23rd
The Prince of Wales: Kings in Waiting
Christina, Siri, Helga. One cannot study Andrew Wyeth's paintings without wondering at his consuming passion for these three women. Ten years ago, Wyeth unveiled a collection - allegedly unknown even to his wife - that covered 20 years in the life of Helga Testorff, a nurse who lived in a neighboring house. The "Helga Collection" comprises over 100 sketches, pen and ink drawings and tempera paintings depicting Helga from age 30 to 50. To learn more, contact the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Contact: the Brandywine River Museum (610) 388-8336.

Thursday, July 23rd
Jonathan Creek: "No Trace of Tracy"
Not everybody likes mysteries. Reluctant readers, however, should know about the intriguing possibilities lurking at your local library or bookstore. Loretta Wrighter, of the Montgomery County Norristown Public Library, recommends author Anne Perry. Perry's mysteries, set in Victorian times, give you a real feel for how people lived during that period.

Friday, July 24th
I, Claudius
Greek and Roman influence abound in the City of Brotherly Love. The name Philadelphia itself derives from the Greek language. Which classical building showcases the great figures of Greek mythology from high atop its pediment? The Philadelphia Museum of art was 34 years in the making and is a mixture of Doric, Corinthian and Ionic architectural orders.

Sunday, July 26th
NATURE: "The Joy of Pigs"
Animals communicate naturally with each other. But how intimately do they express themselves to humans? "Only if you approach them with a sense of their innate dignity, do you stand a chance for dialogue," says Animal Communicator, Patty Graham. Graham helps resolve behavioral and emotional issues for pets and their owners. Contact the Learning Studio in Langhorne, Pennsylvania for details.

Sunday, July 26th
"Jack Paar: As I Was Saying"
The Museum of Television and Radio is a mecca for broadcast fans. If you can't get to New York City or Los Angeles to attend a seminar with a famous producer or see a favorite film screening, visit the museum's expansive web site at
Stop in soon!