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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Frankford Business and Professional Association Meet and Greet
    When – Wed, February 23, 12pm – 2pm
    Where – Frankford CDC, 4900 Griscom Street (map)
    Description – Annual Membership Drive. To kick off our efforts, we are holding a meet and greet event for prospective members at Frankford CDC’s offices on 4900 Griscom Street, between noon and 2:00pm on February 23rd. We hope you will be able to join us on the 23rd – and that you will be able to bring along at least one potential member. In that vein, we also hope you will bring along at least one prospective member to our next general meeting.
  • Shared Legends and Rhythms at the Frankford Library
    When – Wed, February 23, 4pm – 5pm
    Where – 4634 Frankford Avenue (map)
    Description – Legends and rhythm stories common to African, African American and Native American cultures, brought to life! Participants will have the opportunity to play and learn about authentic rhythm instruments. Recommended for ages 6-12 but all ages welcome. Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia through One Book One Philadelphia at the Frankford Branch Library, 4634 Frankford Avenue.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
    When – Thu, February 24, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – Aria Hospital’s Frankford Campus (4900 Frankford Avenue) in the 2nd floor meeting room. 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.
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, March 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – We will be talking about PHS tree planting, and the Mayor’s clean up on April 2nd, where Keep America Beautiful will be joining with us to plant trees and make our garden beds ready for planting. Please come out and help us plan for upcoming events in the park. Hope to see you there! Diane K.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, March 3, 7pm – 8pm
    Where2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, March 6, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: The Last Leaf: Voices of History’s Last Known Survivors (last Civil War Widows) Stuart Lutz, Author
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, March 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – ANNUAL MEETING “Behind the Scenes” Tour Come out and learn what has been done this past year at your historical society and meet the directors. Then, enjoy a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of our 1930’s building and vast museum and library collections. Don’t miss it!
  • 50th Anniversary of Lorenzo DeLavelle Barbershop
    When – Saturday, Mar 12, 2011
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, March 15, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)