- Back to School Supplies Drive
When – Thu, September 2, 5pm – 8pmWhere – Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)Descriptionhttp://gloomyhappy.wpengine.com/2010/08/18/back-to-school/
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, September 9, 7pm – 8pmWhere – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
- Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pmWhere – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
- Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pmWhere – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
- Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
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Pa. House Bill 2291
I got an email today about Pennsylvania House bill 2291 capital budget. A few items are included of interest to Frankford residents.
- Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the expansion and renovation of the Aria Health Frankford Campus Emergency Room $4,800,000.
- Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the Frankford Friends School expansion project $750,000.
- Construction, redevelopment, and other related costs for the Frankford Senior Living Facility $850,000.
Read the bill its fascinating as usual.
Aria Health is seeking community support for their project. They have supplied templates for your use, should you wish to go on record with the Governor, Senator Mike Stack or Senator Tina Tartaglione as supporting the project.
Coming Up in Frankford
- Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
When – Thu, August 26, 5:30pm – 7:30pmWhere – Aria Health, Frankford Ave. and Dyre St., 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.
- Back to School Supplies Drive
When – Thu, September 2, 5pm – 8pmWhere – Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)Descriptionhttp://gloomyhappy.wpengine.com/2010/08/18/back-to-school/
- Frankford Civic Association Meeting
When – Thu, September 2, 7pm – 8pmWhere – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
- Friends of Overington Park
When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pmWhere – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
- Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pmWhere – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, September 14, 7:30pm – 9:00pmWhere – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
- Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
Frankford Civic Meeting
I missed the Frankford Civic meeting again last week but John Loftus of the Northeast Times was as usual on the job.
News about the safety ambassadors, a new car wash on Torresdale Avenue and issues with littering from Aria employees in the neighborhood.
Read his entire report here.