• Frankford CDC to host Public Meeting
  When – Tue, May 25, 5pm – 6pm

  Where – Frankford Library, Frankford Avenue at Overington St. (map)

  Description – The Frankford Community Development Corporation will host a public meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The Frankford CDC will discuss the 2010 Program of Work and ideas for collaboration with community organizations. Guest may enter through the main door.
• Frankford Garden Club Meeting
  When – Tue, May 25, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

  Where – Wissinoming Park (map)

  Description – Celebratory meeting and Pot Luck for members only (use parking lot entrance by the playground on Cheltenham Ave between Frankord Ave. and Charles St) At this meeting * Time to make our Summer Plans! * Are members interested in Judging in the City Garden Contest this year? * Latest info on Entering your Garden into the Contest New members are always welcome to join at any time for only $10/year (individual) or $15/yr (family)
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, May 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

  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.
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, June 3, 7pm – 8pm

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

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

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: The story of Gettsyburg battlefield National Military Park Herb Kaufman
• Historical Society of Frankford program
  When – Tue, June 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

  Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – ANNUAL TEA and PROGRAM: RESEARCHING NORTHEAST HISTORY — A Local Historian’s Journey Frank W. Hollingsworth. Local historian and co-author of “Northeast Philadelphia: A Brief History” Frank Hollingsworth has conducted his research at various sites throughout the region — including right here at the Historical Society of Frankford. Learn of his approach to researching local history — utilizing the many techniques and resources available — and evolution from HSF member, to researcher, to lecturer, co-author, and recognized local historian.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, June 15, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)

Frankford Garden Club Update

The Annual Plant Sale did great this year! We sold out around 2:30pm with a profit of  $200 – our best haul yet!
Yes, Charlie, $200, not $195.  I forgot about the $5 I had at home for 5 little potted Black-Eyed Susans I sold.

Mark your Calendar for a Celebratory meeting on Tuesday May 25th at our Wissinoming Park home 6:30 pm – Pot Luck
(use parking lot entrance by the playground on Cheltenham Ave between Frankord Ave.  and Charles St)
At this meeting

• Time to make our Summer Plans!
• Are members interested in Judging in the City Garden Contest this year?
• Latest info on Entering your Garden into the Contest

Thanks go to Diane Kunze, Una Esther Coyle, and Janet Bernstein for driving out to Delran NJ to pick up the plants for the plant sale from Bart’s Nursery; and to all the members who  came out to help at the sale:
Cara Kaminski, Nancy Tweed, Mary Ellen Post, Marie Zimmerman, Maria Goldston, Connie Whitmore, Pat Hoberg, Joan Long, Gloria Green (with her eyepatch!) Charlie Bugg, Una Coyle, and Nona Bloom -oh, and myself and Diane Kunze too. Yup, we was a crowd!
Cara, Marie Z., Una and Nancy finished up the tail end of the sale (was it one or 2 hours?)
AND  thanks to Betsy Baxter, Librarian, and the Frankford Library, for letting us set up shop in front of the Library, and for  coming out on her day off to give out Library information.
AND thanks to Simone Wood (staff member for PA Rep Tony Payton) for designing and printing the Sale flyers-
OH! Thanks to Johnnie Mae Parker fr getting the flyers out and about!
AND Special Thanks to Bart’s Nurseries for supporting our Club by providing strong healthy plants at a fantastic price for our Sale.
Lots of supporters and neighbors came out to shop, and we thank them too! (Like you, Sloane and Jennifer Folks and Yvonne Philips) Thanks to  Frankford Gazette, the online Fkd website, Second Baptist and others for publicizing the Sale!

–
Janet E. Bernstein
6946 Jackson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(267) 343-3267  home
(267) 982-9620 cell
jamberstone@gmail.com
jamberstone@aol.com

• Frankford Garden Club Annual Day-Before-Mother’s Day Plant Sale
  When – Sat, May 8, 9am – 10am

  Where – In Front of the Frankford Library, corner of Frankford Ave and Overington St (map)

  Description – We will have “Growing from Seed” Workshop at the Sale and at the Park VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
  When – Sat, May 8, 12pm – 3pm

  Where – Overington Park (map)

  Description – LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
• Frankford Business & Professional Association Meeting
  When – Wed, May 12, 8:30am – 10:00am

  Where – Northeast Treatment Centers, 4625 Frankford Avenue (map)

  Description – The next general meeting for Frankford Business & Professional Association will be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 8:30am. There was a scheduling conflict with the previous locations. At this meeting there will be presentations from SEPTA on the upcoming construction of the Margaret-Orthodox El Stop and from The Enterprise Center on the programs they now offer for Frankford businesses.
• Happy Birthday Frankford High Open House
  When – Sat, May 15, 10am – 3pm

  Where – Frankford High, Oxford Ave. & Wakeling St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Join us for a full day of fun, food and reminiscing!! FHS students, staff and alumni are invited Be a part of the fun! Tours of the Building Memorabilia rooms Gathering spaces for clubs, teams, and music groups Frankford Souvenirs Tickets will be on sale for the 100th Anniversary Banquet November 26th Current
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Sat, May 15, 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!
• ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR
  When – Sun, May 16, 10am – 3pm

  Where – Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR Annual fundraiser. Have your cherished items appraised by local appraiser/auctioneer Barry S Slosberg. Who knows — you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! Cost: $8 per item; maximum 3 items per person.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, May 18, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
• Frankford CDC to host Public Meeting
  When – Tue, May 25, 5pm – 6pm

  Where – Frankford Library, Frankford Avenue at Overington St. (map)

  Description – The Frankford Community Development Corporation will host a public meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The Frankford CDC will discuss the 2010 Program of Work and ideas for collaboration with community organizations. Guest may enter through the main door.
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, May 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – Aria Health, Frankford, 2nd floor conference room (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.
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, June 3, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)

• Frankford Special Services District Board Meeting
  When – Mon, May 3, 8:30am – 9:30am

  Where – St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave, Griscom Street entrance. (map)

  Description – Open to the public.
• Rachael Ray Shines on Frankford High
  When – Mon, May 3, 10am – 11am

  Where – TV ABC (map)

  Description – Rachael Ray show comes to Frankford.
• PSA 1 meeting
  When – Tue, May 4, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Aria Health, Frankford and Dyre Streets, second floor conference room (map)

  Description – Patrol Sector Area 1 – bring your crime issues directly to the 15th district captain.
• Frankford Garden Club Annual Day-Before-Mother’s Day Plant Sale
  When – Sat, May 8, 9am – 10am

  Where – In Front of the Frankford Library, corner of Frankford Ave and Overington St (map)

  Description – We will have “Growing from Seed” Workshop at the Sale and at the Park VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
  When – Sat, May 8, 12pm – 3pm

  Where – Overington Park (map)

  Description – LOVE Your Park Day in Overington Park Planting, Mulching Flower Beds and “Growing From Seeds” Workshop
• Historical Society of Frankford program
  When – Tue, May 11, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

  Where1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – FRANKFORD’s “SLOW FOOD” EFFORTS and LEGACY HSF Collections and Frankford Friends School Students HSF’s 2010 exhibit features aspects of food in Frankford and the Northeast. Frankford Friends School students have been researching food, urban farming (such as Kensington’s Greensgrow Farms — national leader in urban farming), and other aspects of slow food. View HSF’s display of historic food use, preparation, and storage items.
• Frankford Business & Professional Association Meeting
  When – Wed, May 12, 8:30am – 10:00am

  Where – Northeast Treatment Centers, 4625 Frankford Avenue (map)

  Description – The next general meeting for Frankford Business & Professional Association will be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 8:30am. There was a scheduling conflict with the previous locations. At this meeting there will be presentations from SEPTA on the upcoming construction of the Margaret-Orthodox El Stop and from The Enterprise Center on the programs they now offer for Frankford businesses.
• Happy Birthday Frankford High Open House
  When – Sat, May 15, 10am – 3pm

  Where – Frankford High, Oxford Ave. & Wakeling St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Join us for a full day of fun, food and reminiscing!! FHS students, staff and alumni are invited Be a part of the fun! Tours of the Building Memorabilia rooms Gathering spaces for clubs, teams, and music groups Frankford Souvenirs Tickets will be on sale for the 100th Anniversary Banquet November 26th Current
• Italian Style Family Dinner
  When – Sat, May 15, 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!
• ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR
  When – Sun, May 16, 10am – 3pm

  Where – Historical Society of Frankford, 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – ANTIQUE (and COLLECTIBLE) APPRAISAL FAIR Annual fundraiser. Have your cherished items appraised by local appraiser/auctioneer Barry S Slosberg. Who knows — you may have a priceless treasure just waiting to be discovered! Cost: $8 per item; maximum 3 items per person.
• Northwood Civic Association Meeting
  When – Tue, May 18, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)