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Story by Sephanie Cook
Due to funding shortfalls and decreased attendance, St. James’ last service will be on Sunday April 28, 2019.
Alex and Jocelyn Garfinkel are moving their business, Balboa Catering, to 4345 Orchard Street in the American Silk Building in Frankford. The building has undergone major renovations to accommodate seating for 60, with plenty of off-street parking and is set to continue their tradition of fine dining.
Executive Chef Alex Garfinkel is a graduate of the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill and has spent the last decade honing his craft at various eateries including Le Bec Fin, Lacroix, Morimoto, and Amada.
Jocelyn Garfinkel attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and worked in some of Manhattan’s best restaurants such as Tribeca Grill and Park Ave Café. However, she realized her true calling was in food, but not cooking and now manages the front of the house in the catering operation.
In addition to their catering, Balboa has become well known for their Supper Clubs, which are pop up dinners held at various locations in the area.
To learn more about Balboa Catering, read Michael Klein’s excellent piece on Philly.com and follow this link to their web page.
Read the details at this link.
From our friend Tom Lineman at the Juniata News:
National Wholesale Liquidators at 900 Orthodox Street, off the Wyoming Avenue Circle, is planning a Grand Opening week starting Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019.
From Google Street View
Read the rest of the story at this link.
See below for Spring programming at Frankford Library. Summer Reading/programming starts the first week of June. So, Spring programming has been truncated to accommodate.
School Age
Block Building and Lego Playtime
Wooden Block Party and Lego free play time at the library.
Every 2nd Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Apr 10, May 8
Wii Wednesdays with Mr. Vince
Play Wii and other games at the library.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Apr 24, May 22
Teens and Adults
Frankford Fitness
Exercise with Frankford Staff
1st Monday of the month at 5:30 pm
Apr 1, May 6
Teen Third Thursdays
Come have fun doing various activities and games. Snacks provided. Teens Only
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm.
Apr 18, May 6
Email Basics
Create an email, upload attachments and learn how to navigate your email with our Digital Resource Specialist.
Every Tuesday at 12pm
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28
Resume Help
Create and edit your resume with our Digital Resource Specialist.
Every Thursday at 12 pm
Apr 18, 25; May 2, 16, 23, 30
LaBae Daniels
Library Supervisor
Frankford Branch
215-685-1473 | freelibrary.org
4634 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19124
