Our friend Lynn sent this to us today… Seeing as most of these apply to us and they’re FREE, we’ll have to find time to check them out!

“I saw these in “The Philadelphia Architect” newsletter and though you might be interested….

Homeowner Workshop: Energy Efficiency in Older Homes
Date: Wed 9/9/2009, 6:30 PM
Organization: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Location: Tacony Branch Library, 6742 Torresdale Avenue
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215.546.1146 x4,patrick@preservationalliance.com,http://www.preservationalliance.com

Presented by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia as part of our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 orpatrick@preservationalliance.com

Homeowner Workshop: Repairing Historic Wood Window Maintenance and Repair
Date: Wed 9/16/2009, 6:30 PM
Organization: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Location: Tacony Branch Library, 6742 Torresdale Avenue
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215.546.1146 x4,patrick@preservationalliance.com,http://www.preservationalliance.com

Presented by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia as part of our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 orpatrick@preservationalliance.com

Homeowner Workshop: Masonry and Pointing
Date: Thu 9/17/2009, 6:30 PM
Organization: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Location: Historic RittenhouseTown, 206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215.546.1146 x4,patrick@preservationalliance.com,http://www.preservationalliance.com

Learn about masonry and pointing in a hands on demonstration workshop by the conservation staff of Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust. Presented by the Preservation Alliance for GreaterPhiladelphia as part of our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at215-546-1146 x4 orpatrick@preservationalliance.comNote: NEITHER GPS NOR MAPQUEST WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE. Follow these instructions–http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html

Homeowner Workshop: Flat Roof Repair and Maintenance
Date: Wed 9/23/2009, 6:30 PM
Organization: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Location: Tacony Branch Library, 6742 Torresdale Avenue
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215.546.1146 x4,patrick@preservationalliance.com,http://www.preservationalliance.com

Presented by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia as part of our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at 215-546-1146 x4 orpatrick@preservationalliance.com

Homeowner Workshop: Historic Wood Window Restoration
Date: Thu 9/24/2009, 6:30 PM
Organization: Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Location: Hisotric RittenhouseTown, 206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia
Cost: FREE
Registration: Required
Contact: Patrick Hauck, 215.546.1146 x4,patrick@preservationalliance.com,http://www.preservationalliance.com

Learn about repairing and maintaining historic wood windows in a hands on demonstration workshop by the conservation staff of Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust. Presented by the Preservation Alliance for GreaterPhiladelphia as part of our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes. These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a space, or for more information, please contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs, at215-546-1146 x4 orpatrick@preservationalliance.comNote: NEITHER GPS NOR MAPQUEST WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE. Follow these instructions–http://www.rittenhousetown.org/contact/directions.html