One-man show challenges racial stereotyping Imagine discovering you are not the person you thought you were. That you have a family, a history, an ethnicity you never knew. How would this discovery impact your life, the lives of those around you; your vision of yourself and society? These questions and their answers unfold in a compelling true story when Baldwin  presents Incognito, an interactive one-man play that explores race, cultural identity and stereotypes, on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Residence Assembly Room. The performance is free and open to the public.

Visit 'Lord of the Rings' at Astronomy Night The Baldwin School Science Department invites Middle and Upper School families to “A Family Evening of Astronomy” on Friday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center Multipurpose Room.  Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Goldader of the Baldwin Science Department, this year’s topic is “Saturn: Lord of the Rings.”   Dr. Goldader’s talk will run to 8 p.m. followed by telescope viewing outside the Athletic Center, weather permitting.  All family members over 11 years of age are welcome. Invitations will be in the mail next week.

Come to the Halloween Fair Halloween Fair - Friday Oct. 23, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This annual event is a huge hit with girls big and small.  This year’s event will be held in the Assembly Room where your little “ghoul” will be able to purchase baked goods such as spooktacular cookies, brownies, popcorn “hands”, caramel apples and lemon sticks.  In addition to consumable treats, Halloween toys, bracelets, earrings, scrunchies and stuffed cats will be available.  A terrific selection of adorable decorated munchkin pumpkins have been created just for Baldwin by talented volunteers.  For a treat that can’t be beat, purchase a raffle ticket for a pumpkin decorated by either Sally Powell or Baiba Vasys.

Twelve students named Merit Scholars Twelve Baldwin seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for outstanding performance on the PSAT.   They are Semifinalists Ellen Morris, Sarah June, Emily Lau, Elena Stephenson and Allison Ballinger;  Commended students Elizabeth Schoenberg, Caroline Durlacher, Claire Henkel, Noelle Niu, and Jennifer Newman; and Outstanding Participants in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Black Americans, Morgan Dawkins and Ayana Peterson.   Of the 1.5 million high school juniors who enter the program, only about one percent are chosen as semifinalists and a little over two percent are named Commended students. Of the more than 160,000 students who enter the National Achievement Program each year, approximately two percent are named Outstanding Participants.

Baldwin to host walkers in 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk This Saturday, Oct. 17, Baldwin will serve as a rest stop for walkers in the 3-Day Philadelphia Breast Cancer Walk, which begins on Friday, Oct. 16.   Baldwin's Middle Field will welcome walkers between 9:20 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. Walkers will be able to stop here to rest, use bathrooms, and get refreshment. The school community is invited to come to campus during that time to cheer on the walkers. For more informaiton on the Walk,visit www.the3day.org.

Maskers stage 'Dixie Swim Club' The Upper School Maskers will present the comedy, The Dixie Swim Club by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Athletic Center.  The show is open to the public and appropriate for all ages. General admission is $8.

Baldwin sponsors 'Growing Up Global' film series Bryn Mawr Film Institute is partnering with Baldwin and author Homa Tavangar to present the Growing Up Global Film Series, a series of three family films that address multiculturalism from different perspectives. The series begins with the international soccer comedy, The Great Match, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 am.

Students volunteer for Philadelphia Cares Nineteen Baldwin Upper School students and two faculty members volunteered for Philadelphia Cares Day on Oct. 17. Rain did not dampen their spirits as they helped rehab a Philadelphia elementary school. This is the fifth year Baldwin students have volunteered for Philadelphia Cares. In the photo at left, the Baldwin volunteers get a thank you from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

Faculty Art Show The 2009 Faculty Art Exhibition is now on display in the Residence Art Gallery. The show features drawings and paintings by Janice Wilke and CJ Cona, photographs by Frances Merritt Thompson, and ceramic work by Vicky Gold, and the school is especially happy to welcome and show the sculpture and installation photographs of our new sculpture and three dimensional design teacher, Kerry Adams. The show will be up through the second week of October, and 20 percent of all sales will go to the school's financial aid fund.

Main Line Play 4 the Cure More than 50 Main Line independent and public school field hockey players will converge on Baldwin’s Lower Field for the Main Line Play 4 the Cure on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. The goal of the game is to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer and to encourage friendly competition between local independent and public school players, who will play on mixed teams against each other.  Rain date is Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Call 610-525-2888, ext. 668 for rain date info.

Bring your family to Homecoming on Oct. 3 All students, parents, alumnae, current and former faculty and friends are invited to come to Baldwin’s Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, a delicious barbeque, varsity games and more.

Join Baldwin at the Main Line 5K Baldwin once again is a supporting sponsor of the Main Line 5K Run and Fun Walk to be held Saturday, Sept. 26 by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Chamber's Foundation. The Foundation awards college scholarships to deserving local students (including Baldwin students) and provides funding for the 17 local volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services in the region. Come cheer on the Baldwin team of runners! The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Chamber 's offices in Wayne. For more information or to register for the Run, visit www.mlcc.org.

New faculty join Baldwin community Baldwin welcomes seven women and one man to its faculty and staff this year.