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Coming Up in Frankford 12/30/2011 to 1/26/2012

  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, January 5, 2012, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop
    When – Fri, January 6, 2012, 10:30am – 12:30pm
    Where – Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 4634 Frankford Avenue (map)
    Description – Begin the New Year by learning faster and better ways to achieve your job and career goals! Job seekers are invited to attend a free workshop on Effective Job Search Strategies. Evelyn Cunningham of JEVS Human Services will present techniques for developing short and long term career plans and finding a job. During the second half of the workshop, participants will have a chance to explore The Career Gateway, JEVS online job and career resource. To register, call 215-685-1473 during library hours or email baxterb@freelibrary.org.
  • Mayor Nutter, PhillyRising to Open Computer Center
    When – Fri, January 6, 2012, 12pm – 1pm
    Where – Frankford Community Development Corporation, 4900 Griscom Street (map)
    Description – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the PhillyRising Collaborative will open a new computer center at Frankford CDC. The computer center will be open to the public and is scheduled to host a free FAFSA and tax filing workshop on February 26, 2012.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, January 8, 2012, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: First-person ‘Living History’ presentation of Mrs Elizabeth E Hutter by Kerry Bryan
  • Financial Aid Application Workshop
    When – Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012
    Where – Frankford High School (map)
    Description – This workshop will assist parents and students in completing the FASFA application.
  • Meet Your Elected Official Night
    When – Fri, January 13, 2012, 4pm – 6pm
    Where – Brightside Academy, 1627 Meadow St. (map)
    Description – This event provides an opportunity for our parents to meet local legislators. We already have a confirmation from Rep. Tony Payton and are waiting confirmation from other officials for the area. This event will also feature a photo exhibit by our older children themed “What would you do to change your community?”, the children will present this to the legislators in attendance.
  • 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration
    When – Mon, January 16, 2012, 9am – 11am
    Where – Sankofa Freedom Academy, 4256 Paul Street (map)
    Description – The Breakfast Celebration is a Youth event focused around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the goals and aspirations of the Civil Rights movements with included equitable work, pay, peaceable assembly and desegregation. The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors is a non-profit organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition building. For Information or to Volunteer CONTACT: Jennifer Powell-Folks at (215) 744-9170
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 17, 2012, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Frankford Community Development Corporation Public Meeting
    When – Thu, January 19, 2012, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Ave. 2nd floor conference room (map)
    Description – Frankford CDC staff and board will discuss 2011 accomplishments and plans for 2012.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, January 26, 2012, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    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.
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Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop

Begin the New Year by learning faster and better ways to achieve your job and career goals!  Job seekers are invited to attend a free workshop on Effective Job Search Strategies at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 4634 Frankford Avenue on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM.  Evelyn Cunningham of JEVS Human Services will present techniques for developing short and long term career plans and finding a job.  During the second half of the workshop, participants will have a chance to explore The Career Gateway, JEVS online job and career resource.

To register, call 215-685-1473 during library hours or email baxterb@freelibrary.org.

 

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Former Globe Dye Workers Sought for New Video

If hearing the name “Globe Dye Works” sends a shiver of recognition up your spine, Philadelphia Sculptors would love to hear from you. Philadelphia Sculptors will be producing a video portraying the history of Globe Dye Works and the role it played in the Frankford community. This will be shown in conjunction with ”Catagenesis”, a large exhibition of sculptural installations to be exhibited on Globe’s premises on Worth Street during September and October 2012. The focus of the video will be on the people whose lives were affected by the factory.

This will be an opportunity for former Globe workers, people who live(d) in the neighborhood and had a connection to Globe, or friends and relatives of Globe workers, to tell their stories and have their voices heard. Interviewers will visit the community and speak with all those interested in sharing their experiences, stories, mementos, and viewpoints on camera. No prior experience is necessary and all who are interested will be interviewed. Interviewing is set to begin immediately in order to complete the production before the show opens in September.

The video will be shown at Globe during the seven week run of the show and other venues will be sought after the show closes to make it available to a larger audience.

Anyone who is interested in being interviewed or otherwise involved in the project, or who has additional questions, should contact Leslie Kaufman at 215-413-9126 or by e-mail at lesliekaufman@verizon.net. For additional information about Philadelphia Sculptors and the upcoming exhibition, go to www.philasculptors.org.

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Second Baptist Church

I stopped by the Second Baptist Church the Sunday before Christmas.  There were several toy events in Frankford that week and the one at Second Baptist was the first.  Others were held at Campbell AME and also at the Boys and Girls Club.  There were many people in need this year in Frankford and a lot of people came together in different ways to try to help.

The folks at Second Baptist area very welcoming group.  My first stop, of course,  was the kitchen to see what the culinary crew was up to.  I can’t linger there too long, too easy to fall off your diet.  I met pastor Darrell Bradsbery for the first time.  Jason Dawkins was present, as he often is at these community gatherings.  He does credit to Councilwoman Sanchez with his community efforts in his off duty time.

The tables were still covered with shopping bags full of toys, each labeled with a child’s name, waiting for pickup.  The crowd who had done all that work was still hard at it but I asked them to pose for a few pictures.

Thanks to these folks and everyone in Frankford who went out of their way to help others in need.  This kind of spirit in Frankford is what makes this community unique and yet it often goes unnoticed.  Thanks to all.