• Frankford Garden Club trip to Longwood Gardens
  When – Sat, December 12, 3pm – 9pm

  Where – 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
• 23.5 Credits Workshop
  When – Tue, December 15, 10am – 11am

  Where – Frankford High School, IMC Room (Library), 1st Floor 5000 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Come and learn: • What subjects your child needs to take each semester? • What are the numerical values that are assigned to each subject? • What are your child’s options if they failed a subject? • And more….. Presenter: Ms. Barbara Hutchins FHS Roster Office DATE: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 TIME: Session I 10:00 a.m. or Session II 6:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. to: Ms. Patricia O. Green Parent and Community Ombudsman Email: pgreen@philasd.org (215) 537-2519 extension 1343
• Frankford Garden Club Holiday Party
  When – Tue, December 15, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

  Where – Wissinoming Park (map)

  Description – For Garden club members and their invited guests.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, December 15, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Wed, December 16, 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!
• Pictures with Santa
  When – Sat, December 19, 9am – 12pm

  Where – Dream Girls, 4601 Frankford Avenue, 2nd floor. (map)
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• Christmas Bazaar
  When – Sat, December 5, 12pm – 4pm

  Where – Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, December 6, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Music from the Front at Christmas Time Gleim’s Band 198th P.V
• DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? St. Joachim’s Christmas Event
  When – Sun, December 6, 3:00pm – 4:30pm

  Where – 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!
• Community Meeting on the SEPTA Margaret-Orthodox Station Rehabilitation Project
  When – Tue, December 8, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – Frankford Group Ministries, 4620 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Get details about what’s happening to update the station We invite you to attend the meeting to get: * an overview and progress update about the project; * details about improvements; * possible impacts to businesses, residents, and riders; * an opportunity to have your questions answered firsthand. Tuesday, December 8 Frankford Group Ministries 4620 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 5:30 pm Registration & Refreshments 6:00 Meeting Begins 7:30 Meeting Ends We look forward to seeing you. For more information contact Patricia Miller, Constituent Relations Coordinator, at 215-580-3609.
• Historical Society of Frankford program
  When – Tue, December 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

  Where – 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.
• Zoning Board Hearing on 1522-24 Church Street
  When – Wed, December 9, 4pm – 5pm

  Where – 1515 ARCH STREET 18TH FLOOR (map)
• Philadelphia Energy Coordinating Agency co-host Weatherization Workshops
  When – Wed, December 9, 6pm – 8pm

  Where – Sankofa Charter School, 4256 Paul St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Rep. Payton and the Philadelphia Energy Coordinating Agency co-host Weatherization Workshops These free workshops are open to the public and will teach people how to save money through energy conservation. Trainers will present on how to install self-help energy saving material and provide these materials free of charge to qualifying attendees. Information will also be available on rebates, tax credits, and new energy programs. Referrals will also be provided to existing energy conservation and assistance programs. Sankofa Charter School 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 4256 Paul St. Philadelphia For more information, call 215-288-2001 http://www.pahouse.com/Payton/CommunityCalendar.asp
• Frankford Garden Club trip to Longwood Gardens
  When – Sat, December 12, 3pm – 9pm

  Where – 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
• Frankford Garden Club Holiday Party
  When – Tue, December 15, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

  Where – Wissinoming Park (map)

  Description – For Garden club members and their invited guests.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, December 15, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Wed, December 16, 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!
• Free Pictures with Santa
  When – Sat, December 19, 9am – 12pm

  Where – Dream Girls, 4601 Frankford Avenue, 2nd floor. (map)

• Program at the Historical Society of Frankford
  When – Sun, November 29, 2pm – 4pm

  Where – 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 – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, December 6, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Music from the Front at Christmas Time Gleim’s Band 198th P.V
• DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? St. Joachim’s Christmas Event
  WhenSun, December 6, 3:00pm – 4:30pm

  WhereSt. Joachims, 1507 Church St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  DescriptionSt. 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 – 9:00pm

  Where – 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.
• Zoning Board Hearing on 1522-24 Church Street
  When – Wed, December 9, 4pm – 5pm

  Where – 1515 ARCH STREET 18TH FLOOR (map)
• Frankford Garden Club trip to Longwood Gardens
  When – Sat, December 12, 3pm – 9pm

  Where – 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
• Frankford Garden Club Holiday Party
  When – Tue, December 15, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

  Where – Wissinoming Park (map)

  DescriptionFor Garden club members and their invited guests.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, December 15, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Wed, December 16, 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!

The Frankford Garden club is sponsoring a trip to Longwood Gardens this year.  Non members are invited to come along.  Price for non member children is $6.00.

• One Love Basketball, Volleyball, Church Choir contest
  When – Sat, August 22, 9am – 12pm

  Where – Wissinoming Park (map)
• Frankford Garden Club Meeting
  When – Tue, August 25, 6pm – 8pm

  Where – See below (map)

  Description – Second Frankford Garden Tour and Party Beginning 6 PM at Gloria Green’s garden, 4617 Paul Street (just North of Orthodox St) 215-288-3672 Next, a 4 block walk (or drive) to Una Esther Coyle’s garden at 4634 Hawthorne St.   On to Yvonne Phillips’ at 1727 Plum Street, only one block away, 215-744-1247 Finishing with Rose Britton’s garden, at 1713 Plum Street, 215-743-9483,for Pot Luck and Drinks – Bring your favorite dish to share! AND Please bring a chair or two!
• 2009 DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS
  When – Wed, August 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – DENI PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS (1381 RUAN ST) Philadelphia, PA (map)

  Description – THE 2009 DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 AND WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2, 2009 FROM 5:30-7:30 PM AT THE DENI PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS (1381 RUAN ST). THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE $20. THE DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE IS COED FOR AGES 10-13. THE SEASON WILL START ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th AND RUN TILL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st. THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ON THE DENI BASKETBALL COURTS. TO REVIEW THE DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL RULES CHECK THE DENI PLAYGROUND WEBSITE. www.deniplayground.com
• Frankford Depot Community Family & Friends Day
  When – Sun, August 30, 12pm – 3pm

  Where – McIlvain Recreation Center Penn and Pratt Streets (map)
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, September 3, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, September 6, 12pm – 5pm

  Where4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Jenny Wade of Gettysburg Judy Giesberg