- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
- Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pmWhere – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)Description – 2 PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, October 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pmWhere – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – PLAYING CARDS and the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Presented by Patricia Coyne. Learn of the evolution and role of playing cards in prompting the American Revolution and enjoy an annotated display of playing cards from last century. Following this brief program and display, attendees will be invited to view some of the cards in the Historical Society of Frankford’s collection, and share their own, personal playing card decks and stories.
- Overington Park Craft Fair and Fall Fest
When – Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper St and Orthodox St. (map)Description – Craft fair/ flea market. $5.00 per space, The Frankford Garden Club will be doing a bulb planting demonstration and answering your garden questions. We are also having face painting, a pumpkin patch, and other kid activities. Please come out and take a look, join your neighbors for our Friends Of Overington Park Fall Fest. (rain date of Oct. 24)
- St. Joachim’s annual Tricky Trays
When – Sun, October 18, 11:30am – 3:00pmWhere – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – St. Joachim’s Church located at 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 is having their annual Tricky Trays (A Giant Tombola) event on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. on Fitzmaurice Hall. Adults are $3.00 and children (4 yrs. to 12 yrs.) are $2.00, this cost includes either a Hot Dog or Chili. Any questions, please call 215-535-0580. Join us for an afternoon of fun!
- Historical Society’s CENTER FOR NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA HISTORY’s “History Day”
When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 5pmWhere – Holy Family University in the plaza between the Perzel Building and the Library. (map)Description – Historical Society’s CENTER FOR NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA HISTORY’s “History Day” is fast approaching. Various Northeast neighborhood, historical, and cultural groups will be setting up exhibits on their history at Holy Family University in the plaza between the Perzel Building and the Library.
- Innaugural Induction Ceremoines for the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame
When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 3pmWhere – Holy Family University (map)Description – The Inaugural Induction Ceremonies for the Northeast Hall of Fame will be held at Holy Family University Perzel Building.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, October 20, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
- Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Wed, October 21, 4:30pm – 8:00pmWhere – 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!
Category: Meetings and Events
Coming Up in Frankford
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 1, 7pm – 8pmWhere – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
- Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pmWhere – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)Description – 2 PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
- Overington Park Craft Fair and Fall Fest
When – Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper St and Orthodox St. (map)Description – Craft fair/ flea market. $5.00 per space, The Frankford Garden Club will be doing a bulb planting demonstration and answering your garden questions. We are also having face painting, a pumpkin patch, and other kid activities. Please come out and take a look, join your neighbors for our Friends Of Overington Park Fall Fest. (rain date of Oct. 24)
- St. Joachim’s annual Tricky Trays
When – Sun, October 18, 11:30am – 3:00pmWhere – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – St. Joachim’s Church located at 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 is having their annual Tricky Trays (A Giant Tombola) event on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. on Fitzmaurice Hall. Adults are $3.00 and children (4 yrs. to 12 yrs.) are $2.00, this cost includes either a Hot Dog or Chili. Any questions, please call 215-535-0580. Join us for an afternoon of fun!
- Innaugural Induction Ceremoines for the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame
When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 3pmWhere – Holy Family University (map)
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, October 20, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
- Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Wed, October 21, 4:30pm – 8:00pmWhere – 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 4PM to 8PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
Frankford Festival 2009
As opposed to years past, the Frankford Festival of 2009 resembled a bit of the old country fair. The setting in Overington Park (Leiper St. and Orthodox St.) belied its proximity to the urban scene only a few hundred yards away. It kind of wisked you back to a simpler time when things were, hmmm, quieter.
The festival opened at 11 AM with music by “Second Hand Change”. While the band played, the kids really enjoyed the petting zoo and the moon bounce. I took a walk around to see who all was represented. You can see the pictures from my walk around at our slide show on Flickr by following this link.
At noon, the contestants for the Northeast Philly Idol competition began performing. There were a total of five young folks, all very talented: Raquel Alt, 16; Amber Barnes, 14; Sean Bradley, 19; Ciara DeSautel, 17 and Olive Paidge, 20. The winner of the competition was Ciara DeSautel.
The remainder of the afternoon was filled with music and good times. Music by The Red Alert Band the Butch Ballard Tribute Trio.
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Coming Up in Frankford
- Frankford Festival
When – Sun, September 20, 11am – 4pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper St. and Orthodox St. (map)Description – The 10th Annual Frankford Festival will be taking place Sunday, September 20th from 11am-4pm in Overington Park (intersection of Orthodox and Leiper Streets). The festival is hosting The Northeast Philly Idol Contest where young singing talents will be competing for a cash prize. Other entertainment will include live music, rides, games, crafts, face painting, food and much more! The festival is sure to be a day full or family fun so don’t miss out!
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, October 1, 7pm – 8pmWhere – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
- Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pmWhere – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)Description – PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
- Overington Park Craft Fair
When – Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper St and Orthodox St. (map)Description – Craft fair/ flea market. $5.00 per space, Contact Diane at 215-537-5750 for more information. The Frankford Garden Club will be doing a bulb planting demonstration and answering your garden questions. Please come out and take a look, join your neighbors for our Friends Of Overington Park Fall Fest. (rain date of Oct. 24)