• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, July 8, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, July 22, 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 Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, August 1, 12pm – 5pm

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

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Wicked Women of Winchester Jerry Holsworth
• Frankford Special Services District Board Meeting
  When – Mon, August 2, 8:30am – 9:30am

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

  Description – Open to the public

• 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)

There is a letter to the editor in this week’s Northeast Times opposing the re-establishment of the Frankford Neighborhood Improvement District. Councilman Savage introduced the bill and hearings have been held. The letter writer asks what is the benefit when a previous version of this idea has been tried and did not result in much improvement.

Unless this new version fits into a comprehensive plan for the future of Frankford, residents and business owners may not see the benefit. If that plan exists, it certainly has not been well publicized.