Got up today to some clouds and had to go out but on the way back we stopped at Frankford Friends to see what was happening at the Fair. There was a good crowd even then and eveyone seemed to be having a good time. The sun was starting to come on strong. Here is a few minutes of video.
Category: Meetings and Events
Next Week in Frankford
- 15th District 3rd Annual community Day
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 2pmWhere-Lincoln High School, 7400 Rowland Ave. Phila. PA. (map)Description-15th District Phila. Police Dept. along with 15th District Advisory Council Sponsored by City Council Maria Sanchez and State Senator Tina Tartaglione Rain date may 17th
- Frankford Friends School Hosts Annual Spring Fair for the Community
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 3pmWhere-Frankford Friends School, 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia , PA 19124 (map)Description-Frankford Friends School (FFS) will host its Annual Spring Fair for the community on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at FFS, 1500 Orthodox Street , Philadelphia , PA 19124 . The day of the event will be filled with fun activities, carnival games, a petting zoo, snacks and new this year the Alumni Café. Don’t miss this exciting event! Come out and enjoy the festivities, tell a friend! FFS has been at its current historic location for over 175 years! FFS provides quality, affordable Quaker-based education for grades Pre-K through 8th grade. For more information on the school or the Spring Fair, check out our website at www.frankfordfriendsschool.org.
- Gun Buy Back
When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 12pmWhere-TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH, Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)Description-GUN BUY BACK TO BE HELD AT TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH FROM 10:00AM TILL 12 NOON.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When-Tue, May 19, 7pm – 8pmWhere-St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
2nd Mayfair May Fair & 1st Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run Press Release
Mayfair Business Association
Contact: Lisa Greco FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 215-327-4756
Email: bellalisa3530@msn.com
Web: www.mayfairbiz.com
MAYFAIR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL “MAY FAIR” AND FIRST ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES RUN
Festivities Kick-Off At 7:30AM at Ryan and Sackett Sts.
On Saturday May 16th, 2009
The Mayfair Business Association is excited to announce its Second annual “May Fair” festival along Frankford Ave and its First annual “Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run”. Association President Mike “Scoats” Scotese, owner of the Grey Lodge, is extremely happy with the success of this event and looks forward for many to come home to Mayfair and for our neighbors to celebrate our rich history and civic pride. Scotese said, “I am proud at how the neighborhood has rallied around this endeavor and am already excited to see the growth for next year. I want to thank the members of the Business association that have worked tirelessly to make this possible, they truly are the backbone of this community and without them we would have nothing to celebrate. I’d also like to thank the Mayfair CDC for their never ending commitment to this community and to the Mayfair Civic Association and our countless numbers of sponsors and finally to our men in Blue, in whose honor we launch the first annual Fallen Heroes Run.”
We will start by celebrating Mayfair via our Fallen Heroes Run and Walk. All proceeds from this race will go to the Heroes Thrill Show which benefits the education of the survivors of Police and Fire that were lost in the line of duty. This year our association will celebrate the life of our very own Officer Gary Skerski whose life was tragically cut short just three short years ago. He will be missed and we will make this year’s donation in his name and will honor his legacy with a plaque to his family. The race will kick-off at 8:30AM at Ryan and Sackett Sts where we will have a bagpiper and a vocalist before the many participants compete in our first ever 5K run which is organized by the Northeast Roadrunners.
The Second Annual May Fair will commence with the award presentation to the winners of the 5K followed by sidewalk sales, face paintings, fire engines, music, prizes, free giveaways, and a day long scavenger hunt with the opportunity to win Five Hundred ($500) Dollars in Mayfair shopping. Free parking along Frankford Avenue will be provided by the Philadelphia parking Authority from 10AM to 4PM.
These events are helping highlight an exciting year for Mayfair and are just another reason that Mayfair is a great place to live, work and play.
Frankford Civic Association Meeting
The Frankford Civic Association Met on Thursday May 7th at Frankford Hospital. Over 30 were in attendance. On the agenda for the meeting:
- Dan McElhatton, candidate for the nomination for District Attorney on the Democratic party primary, made his pitch for your vote. YOu can check out what he has to say at this link.
- Jason Dawkins of Maria Quinonnes-Sanchez office updated the group on the activities of the task force charged with addressing the growth recovery house businesses in Frankford. Jason made the point that they are not targeting properly run and licensed businesses.
Jason Dawkins adddresses the Frankford Civic Association
- A developer outlined a proposal to build 16 affordable rental houses on a lot near Pratt and Duffield Streets.
The next meeting of the Frankford Civic Association is scheduled for June 4th.
Next Week in Frankford
- Tacony civic Association Flea Market
When-Sat, May 2, 8am – 4pmWhere-Disston Park – Keystone and Disston Streets, Phila. PA (map)Description-Event: Tacony Civic “FLEA MARKET” “Get RID to the junk without having to SHIP IT” What: Flea Market Host: Tacony Civic Association Start Time: Saturday, May 2 at 8:00am End Time: Saturday, May 2 at 4:00pm Where: Disston Park
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When-Sun, May 3, 12pm – 5pmWhere-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description-Presentation at 1:30 PM: United Daughters of the Confederacy and their Mission Betty Mastin, UDC, Phila Chapter
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When-Thu, May 7, 7pm – 8pmWhere-Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer
When-Thu, May 7, 7:30pm – 8:30pmWhere-ORTHODOX & TACKAWANNA STREETS, (LOT WITH THE BLACK WALNUT TREE) (map)Description-JOIN THE FRANKFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF PRAYING RESIDENTS MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY LET’S SET THE MARKER HIGH ABOVE LAST YEAR’S EXPECTATIONS SUPPORT COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO PROSPER COME PRAY FOR OTHERS FELLOWSHIP & WITNESS THE BALLOON RELEASING CELEBRATION
- “Globe Dye Works: Layers”, Opening Reception with the Artists
When-Sat, May 9, 5pm – 9pmWhere-Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth St. Philadelphia, pa 19124 (map)Description-Curated by Philadelphia artist Veronica Scarpellino, “Globe Dye Works: Layers” will bring together 13 artists to celebrate the transition of the Globe Dye Works building into its next incarnation. Artist Maria Anasazi, a recent Philadelphia transplant from Greece, will headline the exhibit with delicate sculptures created from antique and discarded books. Anasazi is a prolific artist who has shown her work extensively across the country and has received numerous awards and accolades. Anasazi will be joined in the main gallery by other established artists Steven Earl Weber, Kiki Gaffney, courtesy of Pentimenti Gallery, NY artists Guy Stanley Philoche, courtesy of James Oliver Gallery, and Pete Checchia. Together their artwork will pay homage to the past as it meets the present, in unison with the space around them.
The exhibition continues upstairs in two other exhibit rooms, featuring the works of Candace Karch and Joshua Erb, Romy Scheroder, Ron Johnson, Justin Coffin, Deb Imler and Allen Spencer, James Oliver and Peter Stanfield. Globe Dye Works has been remade to support art studios, craftsman studios, offices and stores. Public spaces within will serve as areas to exhibit art, communicate with fellow tenants, and give residents an opportunity to collaborate. Spaces vary in size, from 500 sq. ft. to 3000 sq. ft., giving residents a flexibility in scope that is rare. Join the partners of Globe Dye Works and Philadelphia Brewing Company in this celebration
