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Five Things to Do in Collingswood This Week: 1/28/13 to 2/2/13

On tap this week: a free self-defense class for women, live local folk rock and a night for religious doubters. Plus, monthly meetings of the Collingswood Board of Ed. and PFLAG.

1. Board of Education Meeting

Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.—Zane North School

The Collingswood Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday. To preview the agenda—usually available by midday Monday—click here.

2. PFLAG Collingswood Meeting

Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library

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Confidential support group that offers support, education and story-sharing for families and friends of lesbians and gays. For more, check out our story on PFLAG Collingswood President Linda Murphy.

3. Liberti Church Question Night

Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m.—701 Stokes Ave.

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Rev. Jim Angehr of liberti Collingswood hosts a B.Y.O. night for religious skeptics. The topic of the evening: "Can we trust the gospel accounts of the life of Jesus?" Bring a friend, bring some questions and have yourself a time.

4. Fight Like a Girl! Free Self-Defense Class

Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—Kenkojuku Karate

Women 21 and older are invited to attend a free self-defense class. Pre-registration is required: (e-mail jcokl@rcn.com). The night ends with wine and appetizers. Co-sponsored by the Collingswood Juniors Club and Kenkojuku Karate.

Can't make it? Come back Saturday for a free demonstration of Shotokan karate.

5. Los Umlauts Live

Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.—Grooveground

"Three friends, two guitars, one bottle of wine, and zero comprehension of foreign punctuation. Also featuring killer harmonies & acoustic folk-rock!"

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