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Join Byers' Choice in celebrating the life and legacy of the great Charles Dickens on his 200th birthday. The weekend-

long party includes a meet-and-

greet with Gerald Dickens, great-great-

grandson of the author, who performs scenes from Dickens' works, and numerous other events, such as "A Victorian Christmas" by the Magic Lantern and Punch and Judy puppet shows. Byers' Choice is at 4355 County Line Rd., Chalfont. Admission: Friday reception, $45; Gerald Dickens performances $15. Info: 215-822-6700, www.byerschoice.com.

The PhilAmazing Race, in collaboration with Women With Outbursts of Love Inc., is a Center City-wide scavenger hunt. Participants will have fun solving clues and answering questions to advance in the competition. Early registration: $25; $40 day of event. Check-in is at the Elephant Castle Pub & Restaurant, 1800 Market St. Racers must be on their marks by noon. Info:

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Portside Arts Center hosts the fifth annual Lehigh Avenue Arts Festival for a day of fun and fund-raising. Come out to Port Richmond and enjoy live music, games, craft vendors, and a moon bounce for the kids, among many other attractions. Funds go toward a Portside Arts Center scholarship for children of less privileged families. Festivities commence at noon. Info: 215-427-1514,

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Motorcyclists can take in the scenery while raising money for a deserving cause during the Philadelphia Ride for Kids. Donations go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. After a free light lunch, riders can hear stories of child brain tumor survivors at the Celebration of Life program. Registration open 8 to 9:45 a.m. Ride begins promptly at 10 a.m., leaving from Valley Forge Christian College, Pinecrest Street, across from Solomon's Porch Building, in Phoenixville. Minimum donation: $35. Info: 1-800-253-6530 or 828-665-6891, http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2012/

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Come to Norristown Farm Park for a celebration of Native American heritage at the annual Native American Day. Artifacts from the Indian Artifact Collectors Association of the Northeast will be on display, and visitors can bring in Native American items to be appraised. Demonstrations include Lenape flint-knapping and other skills and crafts. The park is at 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown. Info: 610-270-0215,

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