- Parent Computer Expo
When – Sat, November 21, 9am – 12pmWhere – Frankford High School, 5000 Oxford Ave. Phila. PA 19124 (map)
- Fall For Your Park at Overington Park
When – Sat, November 21, 10am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)Description – Our next Friends of Overington Park event is on Saturday November 21, 2009, from 10am till 1pm. We will be planting a few trees, and racking up leaves, I hope some of your readers would like to attend. The event is called Fall For Your Park and will be going on around the city in over 60 parks. I hope to see you there.
- Town hall meeting
When – Tue, November 24, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. Joachim’s church hall, Church and Griscom streets.Phila. Pa 19124 (map)DescriptionCaptain Bachmayer (15th District) invites residents from the district to share their concerns at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at St. Joachim’s church hall, Church and Griscom streets.
- Program at the Historical Society of Frankford
When – Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pmWhere – Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Foulkrod Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)Description – THE LENAPE TRADITION — Special Guest Program and Fundraiser Indian Cultural Museum of Allentown This interactive program and display will highlight the heritage of the Lenape people that were the first to inhabit the area that is now Frankford. In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, it is appropriate to remember and appreciate the people that once called Frankford home. Join the folks from the Indian Cultural Center in Allentown as they share information on their history and traditions. The Historical Society of Frankford is also mounting a small display of its own Lenape and other Northeast Philadelphia American Indian artifacts. Activities for all ages will be offered, so bring the entire family and support the educational outreach HSF has been doing for over 100 years to promote and preserve the history of Northeast Philadelphia. Special refreshments will be offered.
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, December 3, 7pm – 8pmWhere – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? St. Joachim’s Christmas Event
When – Sun, December 6, 3:00pm – 4:30pmWhere – St. Joachims, 1507 Church St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – St. Joachim’s is presenting the biggest Christmas event ever! It will be held in the Church on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of music, fun, drama and prayer. Free admission. 3 pm to 4:30 pm with refreshments following. Invite your friends and neighbors!
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, December 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pmWhere – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – MUSEUM and MEMBERS SHARE HOLIDAY TREASURES — Historical Society of Frankford Volunteers and Members. HSF’s Museum and Library has items in its collection that were likely holiday gifts or accessories for past Frankford families. You may have an item that your family has used or a special holiday gift that has been enjoyed over the years. Bring them to share with our members and volunteers as you get an insider’s view of some of HSF’s special items. Educational holiday crafts for the children will be offered, so bring your young people to this festive meeting. And feel free to bring a dessert as we gather to enjoy our traditional holiday sweets buffet.
- Frankford Garden Club trip to Longwood Gardens
When – Sat, December 12, 3pm – 9pmWhere – Bus departs Griscom and Orthodox Streets (map)Description – Trip to Longwood Gardens on Saturday December 12- $5 for Garden Club members, $12 for adult guests, $6 for children guests! The Bus will leave from Griscom and Orthodox Streets at 3:00 pm, arriving at Longwood around 4pm – we will return by 9pm
Category: Meetings and Events
Frankford Community Trip to Longwood Gardens
St. Joachims Christmas Event
The event will be from 3 pm to 4:30 pm with refreshments following.
Frankford High School Offers Parents a Learning Opportunity!
We know that when it comes to technology, our kids are way ahead of us! Here is an opportunity to close that gap and learn some new skills that will benefit you both at home and on the job – even if you are looking for a job! This Saturday from 9 AM until 12 PM, Frankford High School (1st Floor) will be providing a workshop for parents on using the internet, utilizing the School District’s FamilyNetwork to learn more about your child’s progress this school year and available resources, as well as Microsoft’s Office Suite of Word, Excel and Powerpoint programs. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM. For more information, contact Patricia O. Green, Parent and Community Ombudsman, at 215.537.2519, ext. 1343. According to Ms. Green, more workshops will be offered! Let’s show her that the interest is there! Challenge yourself! Find out what your children already know! If you are more familiar with computers, you can always pick up a new tip!
PA Electricity Rate Cap Due to Expire in 2010
The opportunity for PECO to begin picking your pocket opens up next year. Solar for some folks may be the way to go. The following updates to the schedule just came in:
Please update the website to reflect the following changes to the dates, times, and locations for the Solar Power Sessions:
11/17 in Oxford Circle, Great Awakenings Café, 1466 E. Cheltenham Avenue
11/19 in Frankford, Sankofa Freedom Academy, 4256 Paul Street, Meeting Room
11/24 in Feltonville, S.A.L.E.A. Meeting House, 4837 N. Mascher Street, First Floor
12/8 in Hunting Park, Action Harvest, Inc., 4001 N. 9th StreetThe event on the 10th of December has been rescheduled.