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Learn about upcoming events, program-related reminders, and other exciting things happening at PIC!

ArtStart, which will take place at PIC on October 16, will once again feature gift baskets created by families and teachers in each classroom. This fall fundraiser features a silent auction where bidders can survey close to 100 items, including an important selection of creatively packaged items...
On Tuesday, August 26, PIC started the day with a family PJ Breakfast.
photo from past event Are you starting to think about ArtStart? On Thursday, October 16, the chapel next to PIC will be turned into an "Enchanted Garden." The evening will feature an amazing exhibition of children's art, food and drink with dinner provided by Beijing Restaurant, silent auction...
We had a great Kindergarten Playdate yesterday when families with children heading to kindergarten in the fall got together at PIC. We welcomed about 20 families, which was combination of PIC families and families from the community. Everyone brought snacks to share as they mixed and mingled. In...
On Wednesday, August 13, PIC families gathered on the blacktop for some watermelon slices. What a refreshing way to end the day!
Mark your calendars! The Fall Room Parent meeting will be held on Monday, August 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Small Gym (Spruce Building). We will talk about the role Room Parents play, September's Classroom Potlucks, ArtStart, and other things coming up. Please attend if you are a current Room...
PIC is looking for one or two families to assist with early morning watering on the Magic Circle Nature Playground. Bonus hours are available! Please contact Operations Manager Alison Williams for details. You can also stop by Alison's office which is on the ground floor of the Spruce Building.
Yesterday, two area artists delivered a very special gift for the children at PIC. When PIC longtime supporter Kathryn Keeler, asked her friends Josey and Earl Stamm to do something to help children, they just couldn't refuse. Katherine brought her friends to PIC so they could see the space and...
West Philadelphia resident Mary Ellen McCarty made this short video showcasing University City District's Dirt Factory, and featuring PIC dad, Seth Budick. Located at 4308 Market Street, the Dirt Factory is a community composting facility for University City.
Want to learn more about ArtStart and it's theme for 2014, Enchanted Garden? Stop and chat with one of this year’s committee members to find out about this fall fundraiser or email Development Manager Karen Stachelek . Planning is moving forward for ArtStart 2014, which will be THE social event of...