Posts Tagged ‘overington park’
Friday, October 8th, 2010
- 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)
- Frankford Parks Group
When – Mon, October 25, 6pm – 7pm
Where – Second Baptist Church – 1801 Meadow St. Phila. PA 19124 (
map)
- Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
When – Thu, October 28, 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.
- winter clothes drive
When – Fri, October 29, 3pm – 6pm
Where – Overington Park 4600 Leiper St. and Wilmot Park 1800 Meadow St. (
map)
Description – We are having a winter clothes drive that will be held in two locations (Overington Park 4600 Leiper St. and Wilmot Park 1800 Meadow St.). If it rains we will move the locations to Cora’s Neumann Center 1000 Orthodox Street and to 2nd Baptist Church 1801 Meadow St. We will be giving away winter clothes and coats to needy families. The event will last from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. I have attached a flyer for the event. The partners that are responsible for this event are CORA’s EPIC Community Stakeholders and Young Professionals Group, The Frankford Recovery Coalition, The Frankford Boys and Girls Club, and Council Woman Maria Quinones` Sanchez’ office.
- Overington Park Fall Festival
When – Sat, October 30, 10am – 1pm
Where – Overington Park – Orthodox and Leiper Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (
map)
Description – Costume parade, pumpkin patch, games, scavenger hunt and refreshments
- Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, November 2, 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.
- PS1 Meeting
When – Wed, November 3, 7pm – 8pm
Where – Aria Health – 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (
map)
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, November 4, 7pm – 8pm
Where2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (
map)
Posted in Civics, Meetings and Events | Tags: butch ballard, frankford civic association, Frankford Community Garden, Frankford Parks Group, historical society of frankford, Northeast EPIC Stakeholders, Northeast Hall of Fame, northwood civic association, overington park, st. joachim parish | Comments Off
Friday, September 17th, 2010
- 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 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.
Posted in Civics, History, Meetings and Events, Miscellaneous | Tags: CORA Neuman Center, Edmunds School, Frankford Community Garden, grand army of the republic museum, historical society of frankford, holiday thriftway, northwood civic association, Old Baldy, overington park, St. James Lutheran Church, UnLitter Us | Comments Off
Friday, September 17th, 2010
It is Saturday, September 18th from 10AM to 1PM at Overington Park, Orthodox and Leiper Sts.

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Friday, September 10th, 2010
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
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)
Posted in Business, Civics, History, Meetings and Events | Tags: CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL, CORA Neuman Center, Edmunds School, frankford civic association, friends of overington park, grand army of the republic museum, historical society of frankford, Northeast EPIC Stakeholders, northwood civic association, Old Baldy, overington park, Sid Copel, St. James Lutheran Church, UnLitter Us | Comments Off
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (
map)
Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
- Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, September 7, 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 Business and Professional Association Meeting
When – Wed, September 8, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Where – Aria Health 2nd Floor Conference Room – (4900 Frankford Avenue) (
map)
Description – The Frankford Business and Professional Association will be holding a general membership meeting Wednesday, September 8 at 12:00pm at Frankford Hospital conference rooms 1 & 2 (4900 Frankford Avenue). At this meeting the Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Streets will be there to speak about Frankford and our efforts to become a Litter Free Zone. We will also be discussing many of the exciting upcoming events we have planned. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP as soon as possible. Theresa Hanas, FBPA Secretary
- Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, September 9, 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.
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, September 9, 7pm – 8pm
Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (
map)
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
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)
Posted in Business, Civics, History, Meetings and Events | Tags: Andy Redmond, aria health, Cedar Hill Cemetery, CORA Neuman Center, frankford business and professional association, frankford civic association, FRANKFORD CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL, Frankford Community Garden, friends of overington park, grand army of the republic museum, historical society of frankford, Northeast EPIC Stakeholders, northwood civic association, Old Baldy, overington park, UnLitter Us | Comments Off