Running Numbers

A scholarly look at the digits that matter.

by Nick Norlen

100 Number of years the Wanderlust Walking Club has been wandering around Philadelphia. Join the group at one of their upcoming hikes, including the one Saturday, April 26, at 1:15 p.m. beginning at Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike and proceeding through the Morris Arboretum and the Andorra Nature area. Call 215-424-8510 for more information. But don't worry about bringing a map. They should know where they're going by now.

33 Percent of the cost of each meal ordered on May 1 that Delaware Valley restaurants will donate to the fight against HIV and AIDS as part of "Dining Out for Life Philadelphia." Diningoutforlife.com/Philadelphia features a list of the more than 200 participating restaurants — as well as a short video of famous foodie Ted Allen at XIX restaurant saying, "This is one occasion where you won't feel guilty about ordering dessert." One of many, Ted. One of many.

5 Number of composers who will perform along with the Princeton Laptop Orchestra — a self-described "ensemble of computer-based musical meta-instruments" — during "Playing it UNsafe," a so-called "professional laboratory for the creation of cutting-edge new orchestral music" Sunday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Not that there's anything wrong with self-describing or so-calling. So to speak.

2.5 Minimum GPA required to participate in one of SEPTA's several summer college internships. Eligibility is limited to students entering their sophomore year or higher who are available to work full-time from June 2 to August 8. Pay ranges from $12 to $16 per hour and includes free transportation passes. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm impressed, SEPTA. Go here to apply (before April 27).

2 Number of Philadelphia movie theaters that will host a satellite broadcast of "This American Life Live!" a one-night event on May 1 at 8 p.m. featuring new stories and outtakes from the radio and TV show hosted by Ira Glass. Visit thisamericanlife.org for tickets and a full list of theaters. Sorry, Ted, but I also won't feel guilty about missing the rerun of Top Chef for this.

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