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Coming Up in Frankford 11/15 to 12/12/2014

 

  • Family Assistance Workshop –Sat, November 15, 10am – 2pm, NET, 4625 Frankford Ave. – LIHEAP Applications done onsite, PGW, PECO, Energy Coordinating Agency, Utilities Emergency Services Fund – light refreshments served
  • Arts & Crafts Fair –Sat, November 15, 10am – 3pm, Frankford Friends School, Penn and Orthodox Sts. – Artists, Crafters and Vendors
  • Friends of Overington Park –Tue, November 18, 7pm – 8pm, Overington Park, Orthodox St. – We will meet in the park in fair weather and at 1500 Orthodox St. , the Friends Meeting House, in bad weather or cold months.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting – Tue, November 18, 7pm – 8pm – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street.
  • Healthy Habits Demonstration –Thu, November 20, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Our case worker will be cooking up some healthy foods and discussing the benefits of each ingredient. Free of charge event.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group –Thu, November 20, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street – Winter Coat Drive
  • Satellite Office of State Rep. John Taylor -Every Thursday, 5pm – 7pm,  Simpson Playground, 1010 Arrott St. – Open to the public to meet Rep. Taylor or a member of his staff to discuss whatever issue is on your mind.
  • Cookology Class –Fri, November 21, 10am – 11am, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Please join us for our cookology class on Friday, A certified Dietitian will be whipping up some delicious, nutritious treats for all to sample! A very popular, free of charge event
  • AIDS Testing – Fri, November 21, 11am – 2pm, Rep. James Clay Office – 4915 Frankford Ave. – Testing is quick, painless and confidential. It can give you and your loved ones peace of mind or the knowledge needed to make important decisions.
  • Movie Matinee –Mon, November 24, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Please join us for Movie Matinee Monday. You pick it, we play it! Popcorn and beverages served. Free of charge
  • Senior Breakfast – Tue, November 25, 8am – 10am,  Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor cafeteria- Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly, insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affecting you and your health. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742 and then press 2.
  • Monthly Birthday Party –Tue, November 25, 11:45am – 12:45pm, Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center 4744 Frankford Ave. – Come celebrate your birthday! We have a monthly birthday party. Join us for cake, ice cream, lunch, and live entertainment!
  • HIV and Hepatitis C Testing – Sun, November 30, 11am – 4pm, St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, – Philly Faith in Action was brings the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Drexel University with their mobile medical center to St Marks for rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, counseling and follow up care. They will be here the 2nd Saturday of every month.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, December 4, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital, 2nd floor
  • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony –Fri, December 5, 6pm – 7pm, Frank­ford Av­en­ue and Pratt Street, in front of the Hol­i­day Thrift­way
  • Frankford Business and Professional Association First Annua Holiday Bizarre – Sat, December 6, 10am – 6pm, Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street at the Holiday Thriftway – Vendors can sign up for the event by Nov. 17 by con­tact­ing Nafisah Lewis at jsgscent­s50@gmail.com Cost is $30 per table
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House –Sun, December 7, 12pm – 5pm, 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Mark Dunkelman – ‘Gettysburg’s Unknown Soldier’
  • Town Hall Meeting –Tue, December 9, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School, Penn and Church Sts – Are you curious to learn what the new land bank legislation means and how it can benefit you? If you’re interested in learning more about the land bank legislation that was sponsored by Councilwoman Sanchez, attend our town hall meeting on December 9th at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School to learn more.
  • Historical Society of Frankford program – Tue, December 9, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 – AUTHORS OF NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA Frankford’s Home Grown Historians A first for the Society—members will have a chance to meet and greet local historians/authors—some who have previously offered programs at the Society. They will be signing copies of their books and sharing previews of their upcoming works. These make great gifts—join us!
  • Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting – Thu, December 11, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St.
  • Open House at Simpson Recreation Center – Sat, December 12, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Simpson Recreation Center, 1010 Arrott St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 – Simpson Recreation Center announces our new Martial Arts instructor Sensei Charles Stevens. Join us for an open house on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. for a free class as well as registration. Martial Arts program will return Friday, January 9, 2015.
  • Breakfast with Santa – Sat, December 13, 9:30am – 12:30pm, McIlvain Playground, 5200 Penn St – Come enjoy breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13th. There will be two sittings at 9:30 and 11:00. The event includes breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage and juice, a small gift from Santa and crafts. Bring your camera for personal pictures. The cost is $7.00 per child. This event is for children 10 and under. Breakfast for parents is $5.00.
  • Friends of Overington Park –Tue, December 16, 7pm – 8pm, We will meet in the park in fair weather and at 1500 Orthodox St. , the Friends Meeting House, in bad weather or cold months.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting –Tue, December 16, 7pm – 8pm, St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street.
  • Christmas in Frankford – Thu, December 18, 7pm – 9pm, Grace City Church of Wissinhoming, 6035 Walker St, Philadelphia, PA – McIlvain Playground invites you to come join members of the Frankford community for a night full of holiday sounds. The show will be held on Thursday, December 18th and performed by children, teens, adults and families. The event will be held at the Grace City Church of Wissinoming. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door and can be purchased at the playground
  • Caroling in Overington Park –Fri, December 19, 7pm – 8pm, Overington Park, Ortbodox and Leiper Sts, Philadelphia PA
  • HIV and Hepatitis C Testing – Sun, December 28, 11am – 4pm, St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, – Philly Faith in Action was brings the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Drexel University with their mobile medical center to St Marks for rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, counseling and follow up care.
  • Senior Breakfast – Tue, December 30, 8am – 10am,  Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor cafeteria- Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly, insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affecting you and your health. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742 and then press 2.