Description – LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, May 11, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – FRANKFORD’s “SLOW FOOD” EFFORTS and LEGACY HSF Collections and Frankford Friends School Students HSF’s 2010 exhibit features aspects of food in Frankford and the Northeast. Frankford Friends School students have been researching food, urban farming (such as Kensington’s Greensgrow Farms — national leader in urban farming), and other aspects of slow food. View HSF’s display of historic food use, preparation, and storage items.
Frankford Business & Professional Association Meeting
When – Wed, May 12, 8:30am – 10:00am
Where – Northeast Treatment Centers, 4625 Frankford Avenue (map)
Description – The next general meeting for Frankford Business & Professional Association will be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 8:30am. There was a scheduling conflict with the previous locations. At this meeting there will be presentations from SEPTA on the upcoming construction of the Margaret-Orthodox El Stop and from The Enterprise Center on the programs they now offer for Frankford businesses.
Happy Birthday Frankford High Open House
When – Sat, May 15, 10am – 3pm
Where – Frankford High, Oxford Ave. & Wakeling St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Join us for a full day of fun, food and reminiscing!! FHS students, staff and alumni are invited Be a part of the fun! Tours of the Building Memorabilia rooms Gathering spaces for clubs, teams, and music groups Frankford Souvenirs Tickets will be on sale for the 100th Anniversary Banquet November 26th Current
Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Sat, May 15, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR
When – Sun, May 16, 10am – 3pm
Where – Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR Annual fundraiser. Have your cherished items appraised by local appraiser/auctioneer Barry S Slosberg. Who knows — you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! Cost: $8 per item; maximum 3 items per person.
Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, May 18, 7pm – 8pm
Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
If you have time on Friday, don’t forget the groundbreaking for the restoration of this old house. As a result of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America involvement, the Knights of Pythias/Greenwood Cemetery is seeing some long overdue, monumental changes. The ceremony will be on Friday April 30th at 10:00 AM.
There has been so much discussion of the issue of group homes mentioned in the proposal, I am posting that part of the meeting where it was discussed. See it below.
Description – LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, May 11, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – FRANKFORD’s “SLOW FOOD” EFFORTS and LEGACY HSF Collections and Frankford Friends School Students HSF’s 2010 exhibit features aspects of food in Frankford and the Northeast. Frankford Friends School students have been researching food, urban farming (such as Kensington’s Greensgrow Farms — national leader in urban farming), and other aspects of slow food. View HSF’s display of historic food use, preparation, and storage items.
Happy Birthday Frankford High Open House
When – Sat, May 15, 10am – 3pm
Where – Frankford High, Oxford Ave. & Wakeling St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Join us for a full day of fun, food and reminiscing!! FHS students, staff and alumni are invited Be a part of the fun! Tours of the Building Memorabilia rooms Gathering spaces for clubs, teams, and music groups Frankford Souvenirs Tickets will be on sale for the 100th Anniversary Banquet November 26th Current
Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Sat, May 15, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR
When – Sun, May 16, 10am – 3pm
Where – Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR Annual fundraiser. Have your cherished items appraised by local appraiser/auctioneer Barry S Slosberg. Who knows — you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! Cost: $8 per item; maximum 3 items per person.
Location: Frankford Branch of the Free Library, 4634 Frankford Ave
Description: Discover the history and process of paper making and try it yourself at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library. Presenter Richard Aldorasi is an artist, educator, and founder of the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company. Free; recommended for ages 12 and up. Call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@library.phila.gov for more information.
Location: - Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. Philadelphia, PA 19124
Description: - The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community's ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
When – Mon, May 3, 8:30am – 9:30amWhere – St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave, Griscom Street entrance. (map)Description – Open to the public.
