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Next week in Frankford

  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When-Sun, Jun 1, 12pm – 5pm
    Where-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War History Presentation! – FREE & Open to the public! Philadelphia Civil War History Presentation: ‘Lincoln’s Great Central Fair’ By noted Sanitary Fair historian: Mike Wunsch G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library Presents: First Sunday Historical Program Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 1:30PM G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-289-6484 www.garmuslib.org For details: contact: Eric Schmincke ar 215-284-6484
  • Open house Antiques Roadshow Meets Philadelphia

    When-Sun, Jun 1, 1pm – 4pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-The Historical Society of Frankford invites folks to bring their antiques and heirlooms to be appraised by the world renowned auctioneer and appraiser Barry Slosberg on Sunday June 1 from 1 to 4PM. Appraisals are $7 per items with a 3 item limit. Visitors are asked to leave fire arms, coins and stamps at home. Proceeds will benefit the society, which has been preserving and presenting the history of Northeast Philadelphia since 1905. Call 215-743-6030 for more information.

  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting

    When-Thu, Jun 5, 7pm – 9pm
    Where-Frankford Hospital (map)

  • Youth Rally

    When-Fri, Jun 6, 10am – 2pm
    Where-Frankford Memorial Stagium (map)
    Description-Steve Blackburn, director of Frankford Family Support Services, announced that the agency will hold its annual youth rally on Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frankford Memorial Stadium. The event will include a picnic and workshops to promote summer safety. Frankford Family Support Services, based at 4509 Frankford Ave., offers parenting education and after-school programs and works to discourage truancy.

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Frankford Festival

You certainly could not complain about the weather last Saturday.  It brought out a diverse crowd of codial folks looking for a good time.  We did not have a lot of time to stay but we did video for about a half hour just as things were getting rolling.  This is a rough cut but there is no sense in waiting till it’s perfect.  We would like to add some video of the later musical performances.  If you have any video (or stills) you would like to contribute, please contact us.

 

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Overington Park sparkles

Diane Kunze reports on the Spring into your park event on April 26th:

Our event on April 26, 2008, Spring Into Your Park, was a big 
success! We had the largest number of volunteers of the 67 parks that 
participated. 81 men, women, and children came and helped clean, 
mulch, and plant our park. PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society) came and took pictures of the work and informed us that our event was the most successful in the city that 
day. We have two new flower beds along Orthodox Street, and we 
refreshed all other beds in the park. We now have our own SMA, 
(seasonal maintenance worker), cleaning the park. He goes by Mac, so if 
you see him working around our park offer him your thanks for a job 
well done. The work on the wall is wrapping up. It look great!  We 
are hoping to plan future events to use this wonderful park. We want 
all the families to know the park belongs to them and to use it with 
pride, and care. Thanks for all the support the neighborhood has 
given our park. Go Overington Park!

ps: The Frankford Garden Club plant sale on Sat. May 10th, was a big 
success! We sold every plant that day. There was some concern over 
the weather, but the people came out and bought all we had to offer. 
Frankford will be a little greener this summer thanks to the garden 
clubs efforts.

 

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Next week in Frankford

  • Frankford Friends Spring Fair
    When-Sat, May 17, 10am – 3pm
    Where-Frankford Friends School – 1500 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description-Games, food, plant sale, Activities
  • Flea Market

    When-Sat, May 17, 10am – 2pm
    Where-St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue (map)
    Description-Flea Market silent auction Good used household items vendor spaces available $10.00 each tables $5.00 Reservations or spaces may be made thourgh my 10th call J. Lewis at 215-338-6940 for table reservations and information

  • Ninth Annual Frankford Festival

    When-Sat, May 17, 11am – 4pm
    Where-Frankford Avenue and Orthodox Street (map)
    Description-Come and join the fun located at Frankford Avenue and Orthodox Street. The festival provides a full day of family fun activities. Businesses interested in setting up a table call Theresa at (215) 743-6580 or email mainst5reetcoordinator@yahoo.com Performances: New Frankford Community Y drill team, Second Hand Change, Sparrow, Tomoney Irish Dancers, Butch Ballard Trio Followed by Frankford Poster Contest winners

  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting

    When-Tue, May 20, 7pm – 9pm
    Where-St. James Lutheran Church