Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Civil War Spies and Guerillas” Dr Sid Copel
Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, October 5, 7pm – 8pm
Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 7, 7pm – 8pm
Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Pasta Dinner
When – Sun, October 10, 12pm – 4pm
Where – St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church 1527 Church Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – St. Joachim’s is having a Pasta Dinner on Sunday, October 10 from 12PM to 4PM. Dinners include: Pasta, meatballs or sausage, salad, rolls & butter, desserts and coffee, tea or iced tea. All this for $10 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Take out is also available!
Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, October 12, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – BREWERIES of FRANKFORD, KENSINGTON & BRIDESBURG Rich Wagner Master Brewers Association of the Americas www.pabreweryhistorians.tripod.com PHILADELPHIA BREWING COMPANY OKTOBERFEST LIBATIONS Raise one up for these three industrial River Wards, where breweries quenched the thirst of thousands of workers and shipped beer throughout the world. Schmidt’s and Gretz were two of the last breweries to close, while those of John Fritsch and John Grauch in Frankford never made it past prohibition. Rich Wagner has been studying the history of this area’s brewing industry and has researched brewing from colonial times to today’s craft brewing industry.
Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, October 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
Northeast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When – Sun, October 17, 1pm – 2pm
Where – Holy Family University – 9801 Frankford Avenue (map)
Description – NORTHEAST HALL of FAME Holy Family University – 9801 Frankford Avenue Inductees: Benjamin Rush, Robert Purvis, Butch Ballard, Sister Mary Scullion, Special People in the NE (SPIN) Tickets $25.00 available from Holy Family University.
Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, October 19, 7pm – 8pm
Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Old Baldy was finally at home and on view yesterday at the Grand Army of the Republic museum on Griscom Street. The Inquirer did a nice job of covering the story. You can read it here.
Thanks to Joe Menkevich for the tip on the slide show below. The GAR Museum is another one of Frankford’s treasures.
Where – Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library, 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’ General Meade’s Famed Warhorse Returns Home to Post #1 Ceremony at 1:30pm Refreshments & Beverages Tours & Talks Parking at St Joachim’s R.C. Church lot on Griscom St. Please R.S.V.P. to: garmuslib@verizon.net or call: 215-289-6484
Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
When – Thu, September 30, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where – Aria Helath, Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (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.
Unlitter Us Rally and Fair
When – Fri, October 1, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Where – outside of Holiday Thriftway (5147 Frankford Avenue) (map)
Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 3, 12pm – 5pm
Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Civil War Spies and Guerillas” Dr Sid Copel
Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, October 5, 7pm – 8pm
Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 7, 7pm – 8pm
Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Pasta Dinner
When – Sun, October 10, 12pm – 4pm
Where – St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church 1527 Church Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – St. Joachim’s is having a Pasta Dinner on Sunday, October 10 from 12PM to 4PM. Dinners include: Pasta, meatballs or sausage, salad, rolls & butter, desserts and coffee, tea or iced tea. All this for $10 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Take out is also available!
Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, October 12, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – BREWERIES of FRANKFORD, KENSINGTON & BRIDESBURG Rich Wagner Master Brewers Association of the Americas www.pabreweryhistorians.tripod.com PHILADELPHIA BREWING COMPANY OKTOBERFEST LIBATIONS Raise one up for these three industrial River Wards, where breweries quenched the thirst of thousands of workers and shipped beer throughout the world. Schmidt’s and Gretz were two of the last breweries to close, while those of John Fritsch and John Grauch in Frankford never made it past prohibition. Rich Wagner has been studying the history of this area’s brewing industry and has researched brewing from colonial times to today’s craft brewing industry.
Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, October 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
Northeast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When – Sun, October 17, 1pm – 2pm
Where – Holy Family University – 9801 Frankford Avenue (map)
Description – NORTHEAST HALL of FAME Holy Family University – 9801 Frankford Avenue Inductees: Benjamin Rush, Robert Purvis, Butch Ballard, Sister Mary Scullion, Special People in the NE (SPIN) . Tickets $25.00 available from Holy Family University.
Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, October 19, 7pm – 8pm
Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
When – Thu, September 30, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where – Aria Health, 2nd floor. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (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.
Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’
When – Sun, September 26, 12pm – 4pm
Where – Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library, 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’ General Meade’s Famed Warhorse Returns Home to Post #1 Ceremony at 1:30pm Refreshments & Beverages Tours & Talks Parking at St Joachim’s R.C. Church lot on Griscom St. Please R.S.V.P. to: garmuslib@verizon.net or call: 215-289-6484
Unlitter Us Rally and Fair
When – Fri, October 1, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Where – outside of Holiday Thriftway (5147 Frankford Avenue) (map)
Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 3, 12pm – 5pm
Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Civil War Spies and Guerillas” Dr Sid Copel
Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, October 5, 7pm – 8pm
Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 7, 7pm – 8pm
Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, October 12, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – BREWERIES of FRANKFORD, KENSINGTON & BRIDESBURG Rich Wagner Master Brewers Association of the Americas www.pabreweryhistorians.tripod.com PHILADELPHIA BREWING COMPANY OKTOBERFEST LIBATIONS Raise one up for these three industrial River Wards, where breweries quenched the thirst of thousands of workers and shipped beer throughout the world. Schmidt’s and Gretz were two of the last breweries to close, while those of John Fritsch and John Grauch in Frankford never made it past prohibition. Rich Wagner has been studying the history of this area’s brewing industry and has researched brewing from colonial times to today’s craft brewing industry.
Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, October 14, 6pm – 8pm
Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – FRANKFORD CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL In preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015) research has begun on the CW veterans interred in Frankford’s Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn of the all-volunteer effort to install individual gravestones involving the Sons of Union Veterans, CW re-enactors, Masons, SW Roundtable members, and others – and how you can be a part of this effort to preserve the history of Frankford and the nation.
Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pm
Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
When – Thu, September 23, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (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.
Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’
When – Sun, September 26, 12pm – 4pm
Where – Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library, 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Grand Gala Unveiling of ‘Old Baldy’ General Meade’s Famed Warhorse Returns Home to Post #1 Ceremony at 1:30pm Refreshments & Beverages Tours & Talks Parking at St Joachim’s R.C. Church lot on Griscom St. Please R.S.V.P. to: garmuslib@verizon.net or call: 215-289-6484
Unlitter Us Rally and Fair
When – Fri, October 1, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Where – outside of Holiday Thriftway (5147 Frankford Avenue) (map)
Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 3, 12pm – 5pm
Where4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Civil War Spies and Guerillas” Dr Sid Copel
Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, October 5, 7pm – 8pm
Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 7, 7pm – 8pm
Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
Location: Frankford Branch of the Free Library, 4634 Frankford Ave
Description: JAMES GALWAY will bring his reptilian friends to the Frankford Branch of the Free Library, 4634 Frankford Ave on Monday May 21, 2012 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come and see Mr. Galway’s snakes, lizards and other reptiles, ask him questions, and even hold a snake if you want! Free, fascinating and fun for the whole family. Call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@library.phila.gov for more information.
Location: Frankford Branch of the Free Library, 4634 Frankford Ave
Description: Discover the history and process of paper making and try it yourself at the Frankford Branch of the Free Library. Presenter Richard Aldorasi is an artist, educator, and founder of the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company. Free; recommended for ages 12 and up. Call 215-685-1473 or email baxterb@library.phila.gov for more information.
Location: - Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. 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.
When – Sun, October 3, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Civil War Spies and Guerillas” Dr Sid Copel
