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Artist Finalists Visit Womrath Park

The five finalists competing for the opportunity to create a sculpture in Womrath Park visited the site for the first time on November 25th.  The weather was ideal but cold as the group, along with city representatives and members of the public, heard some of the history of the park and its present condition.  The sculpture is intended to become the central feature of the park.destination frankford

The group then met at the Globe Dye Works for further discussions.  Final proposals from the five will be presented to the selection committee on January 27th, 2014.  On the same evening, they will give shorter presentations to which the public will be invited. The winning proposal will be unveiled to the public in February.  The contract for the successful artist will be finalized in April and installation is scheduled to be completed by November of next year.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Conveys high artistic quality;
  • Communicates with a wide public audience;
  • Possesses a fresh and innovative approach;
  • Highlights and preserves the uniqueness of the community;
  • Includes an interactive component;
  • Expresses a welcoming spirit;
  • Adheres to specific dimensional and other physical requirements;
  • Pays attention to public safety;
  • Presents resistance to vandalism;
  • Demonstrates durability of materials; and
  • Is environmentally thoughtful.

The finalists are:  Jake Beckman, Pete Beeman, Jim Galucci, Robert Roesch and Christine Rojek.  Click on the names to see samples of their past work.

Funding for this project, the central component of the Destination Frankford initiative, is supported by a grant from ArtPlace America, a collaboration of leading national and regional foundations, banks and federal agencies accelerating creative placemaking across the US

Thanks to Ian Litwin, Project Manager, and the City Planning Commission for making this a reality.

 

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St. Joachim Advent Service

From Keep the Faith in Frankford:

Please join us for our Advent Prayer Service today (Saturday) at 3:45 PM and tomorrow (Sunday) at 8:00 AM. However, for our 10:30 AM Prayer Service we are joining in fellowship and sharing at St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave. Rev. Jon Clodfelter and the congregation of St. Mark’s provided us refuge when St. Joachim’s Church was closed. We are most grateful for their hospitality, kindness and expression of God’s love for all.

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Silent Auction of Frankford Memorabilia

Coming up in December and exciting event and just in time for Christmas shopping.

The Friends of the Frankford Library will hold a silent auction of Frankford memorabilia from December 2nd to December 20th 2013.  Stop by the library, 4634 Frankford Avenue, to place your bid on paintings of Frankford area landmarks, books of local historical interest, and other small items.  You just might find that unique holiday gift for someone on your list.  Winners will be announced on Monday, December 23, 2013.  For more information, contact Betsy Baxter, Branch Head, at 215-685-1473, or email baxterb@freelibrary.org.

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Coming Up in Frankford 11/30 to 12/27/2013

  • Services at St. James -Sat, November 30, 6pm – 7pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.- Saturdays at 6:00 pm: Prayer Service Sundays at 9:00 am: Traditional Service Sundays at 10:30 am: Contemporary Service
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House –  Sun, December 1, 12pm – 5pm, 4278 Griscom Street – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “A Short History of the 90 Day gunboats built in Philadelphia during Civil War” by Kurt Schweighauser
  • Friends of Overington Park – Wed, December 4, 7pm – 8pm, Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox St.
  • Trim-a-tree party -Thu, December 5, 12:30pm – 2:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, December 5, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 2nd floor
  • Indoor Flea Market/Christmas Bazaar – Sat, December 7, 9am – 2pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Christmas will be here before you know it. Come join the fun! We have 6 foot tables available for rent for only $15.00! Bring the kids for Breakfast with Santa, only $3.00 for kids and $5.00 for adults! Try your luck; we will be raffling off several gift cards and items to help with your shopping! Space is limited; please contact Karen at 215-831-2926 by November 29, 2013 for table rentals or with any questions.
  • Christmas Bazaar -Sat, December 7, 10am – 4pm, Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St. – Massage table, homemade baked goods, candles, food, fun and fellowship. Vendor tables $10 call 215-533-6222 for further information.
  • Live Nativity Pageant -Sat, December 7, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Services at St. James – Sat, December 7, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.- Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • Annual Trip to Longwood Gardens – Sat, December 7, 2:00pm – 8:30pm, Departs from Wissinoming Park, Cheltenham Ave Parking lot – The bus will depart from Longwood Gardens at 7:00 PM to return to Wissinoming at 8:30. Ticket Prices: $15 for Frankford Garden Club Members $25 for General Public – Contact Janet Bernstein (267) 982-9620 or Johnnie Mae Parker (215-537-0145) for more information.
  • Services at St. James -Sat, December 7, 6pm – 7pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.- Saturdays at 6:00 pm: Prayer Service Sundays at 9:00 am: Traditional Service Sundays at 10:30 am: Contemporary Service
  • Live Nativity Pageant -Sun, December 8, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Holiday Craft Workshop -Mon, December 9, 10am – 11am, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Come make some beautiful Holiday decorations for your home and tree. Cost $1.00
  • Movie Matinee -Mon, December 9, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – You pick it, we play it! Popcorn and beverages served. Free of charge
  • Wreath-making workshop -Tue, December 10, 3pm – 4pm, Frankford Branch of the Free Library, 4634 Frankford Ave.- Make a festive wreath to decorate your home for the holidays. Workshop is free and all materials are provided – please preregister so we have enough to go around. Instructor Pamela Thomas has conducted many workshops, on a variety of topics for other organizations.To preregister: call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@freelibrary.org
  • Historical Society of Frankford program – Tue, December 10, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, 1507 Orthodox St. – FIGHTING FIRE IN FRANKFORD – Philadelphia’s Fireman’s Hall Museum – Jack Wright View some of the Society’s Library and Museum collections of fire fighting artifacts from Frankford’s long-gone volunteer fire companies (first in 1793). Fire historian Jack Wright will introduce the Fireman’s Hall Museum collections, located in a 1902 firehouse at 2nd/Arch.
  • Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting -Thu, December 12, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St.
  • Verizon Bingo -Fri, December 13, 12:45pm – 2:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave.- Great prizes to win! 50 cents per card.
  • Beef ‘n Beer Fundraiser for St. Joachim Vatican Appeal -Fri, December 13, 7pm – 11pm, Philadelphia Ballroom, 2029 Hornig Rd. – Tickets $30 for further information contact: Pat Smiley 215-537-0659, Pete Specos 267-738-3103 or Florence Stanowski 215-680-3930
  • Drama Presentation “A Season of Love” -Fri, December 13, 7pm – 10pm, Second Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St. – Free will offering. (also o 12/14 at 6PM)
  • Services at St. James -Sat, December 14, 6pm – 7pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.- Saturdays at 6:00 pm: Prayer Service Sundays at 9:00 am: Traditional Service Sundays at 10:30 am: Contemporary Service
  • Traditional Service -Sun, December 15, 9am – 10am, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Fundraiser Luncheon -Sun, December 15, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” -Sun, December 15, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. (again at 8:30PM)
  • Community Candlelight Service -Sun, December 15, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting -Tue, December 17, 7pm – 8pm, St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street.
  • Dance Movement Therapy Class -Wed, December 18, 10am – 11am, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave.- Come join this hot new program! Free of charge
  • PSA 1 Meeting -Thu, December 19, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 4900 Frankford Ave.
  • Cookology -Fri, December 20, 10am – 11am, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – A certified Dietitian will be whipping up some delicious, nutritious treats for all to sample! A very popular, free of charge event.
  • Services at St. James – Sat, December 21, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St. – Saturdays Prayer Service at 6:00 pm, Sundays Traditional Service at 9:00 am, Sundays Contemporary Service at 10:30 am
  • Movie Matinee -Mon, December 23, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – You pick it, we play it! Popcorn and beverages served. Free of charge
  • Frankford Garden Club – Mon, December 23, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Wissinoming Park Playground
  • Traditional Service -Tue, December 24, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Contemporary Festival Family Service -Tue, December 24, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, St. James Lutheran Church, Castor Ave. and Pratt St.
  • Basketball Tournament -Dec 26 – 27, 2013, Northeast Frankford Boys and Girls Club, 1709 Kinsey St.- State Representative James Clay Jr. and the Concerned Citizens for a Better Frankford will sponsor a Basketball Tournament to be held on December 26-27, 2013 for 9-12, & 13-15 Boys and Girls. Call 215 251 0380 to register.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, December 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street
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Health Partners Plans Delivers a Happy Thanksgiving to Underserved Philly Families

Candid Basket Distribution

Volunteer teams from Health Partners Plans and the Health Partners Foundation distribute Thanksgiving baskets to Abbotsford Homes. Photo Credit: KSN Images, Inc.

‘Tis the season for generosity and giving thanks, and Health Partners Plans and the Health Partners Foundation are “doing it right” in the local community.  The not-for-profit health plan once again teamed up with corporate partners Interphase Medical Equipment and Burman’s Medical Supplies to make Thanksgiving brighter for underserved Philadelphia families.

On Nov 22, employees from each organization presented Abbotsford Homes residents with 150 frozen turkeys — generously donated by Interphase , with financial support from Burman’s — and 35 beautifully wrapped Thanksgiving food baskets, brimming with Thanksgiving trimmings donated by Health Partners Plans employees. Each basket also included a $20 grocery gift card, courtesy of the Health Partners Foundation.  Health Partners Plans volunteers also branched out into neighborhoods throughout the city to personally deliver another 165 baskets to families in need this holiday season.  At day’s end, more than 350 families were gifted with a Thanksgiving treat.

“Health Partners Plans and its Foundation are committed to ‘doing it right’ and making a difference in the Philadelphia community, year-round.  It’s become a meaningful Thanksgiving tradition for our employees to help families in need enjoy the holiday,” said William S. George, President & CEO of Health Partners Plans.

Earlier in the day, Health Partners Plans and Health Partners Foundation’s 5th annual “Turkey Push” pitted senior executives from Health Partners Plans, Interphase and Burman’s against each other in a friendly relay race competition, designed to draw attention to the critical need for charitable giving.

“As joyous as Thanksgiving should be, we recognize that it can be a difficult time for many families in need,” said Health Partners Foundation executive director Claudia Tucker-Keto. “The Turkey Push and Thanksgiving basket donations raise awareness of the need that’s out there and always prove a rewarding way for our employees to get involved and give back to the community.”

About Health Partners Plans and Health Partners Foundation

Health Partners Plans is a not-for-profit, managed care health insurer.  It serves more than 175,000 members in the Greater Philadelphia region through: Health Partners, a Medicaid plan that consistently ranks number one in  member satisfaction; KidzPartners, which provides free or low-cost health insurance to uninsured children through Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and the just-launched Health Partners Medicare.  Founded nearly 30 years ago, Health Partners Plans is one of the few hospital-owned health insurers in the country and nationally recognized for its innovations in managed care.  The Health Partners Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, supports low-income communities in Philadelphia and surrounding counties with educational programs, scholarships, emergency assistance and more.  Learn more at healthpartnersplans.com, at twitter.com/HPPlans and facebook.com/healthpartnersplans.