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Coming Up in Frankford

  • BEEF –N- BEER FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    When-Sat, May 30, 8pm – Sun, May 31, 12am
    Where-SHEFFIELD TAVERN, 4501 SHEFFIELD AVE (map)
    Description-BEEF –N- BEER FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SHEFFIELD TAVERN, 4501 SHEFFIELD AVE COST 25.00 IN ADVANCE, 30.00 AT THE DOOR ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR TICKETS CALL SAM @ 215-332-1507 OR MIKE (WEST FRANKFORD TOWN WATCH) @ 267-628-7712
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When-Thu, June 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where-Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When-Sun, June 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Navy Bob Hanrahan
  • Historical Society of Frankford
    When-Sun, June 7, 1pm – 4pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR with Barry Slosberg, ASA, ISA, CAI. “Antiques Roadshow” meets Northeast Philadelphia. Have your family heirlooms appraised for $7 per item (maximum 3 items)
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When-Tue, June 9, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Salad, Dessert Social. Bring a salad or dessert to share. 7:30 pm — Presentation & Display: “Philadelphia Flag Day Association Historical Flags and Banners”.
  • LEWIS FAMILY HOSTS ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND DURING LEMONADE DAYS
    When-Fri, June 12, 3pm – 6pm
    Where-1900 ORTHODOX STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 (Lot with Black Walnut Tree upon it) (map)

    Description-The Lewis family will host their 2nd Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand as part of the National Lemonade Days weekend on beginning Friday, June 12th, 13th, 14th, 2009 from 3pm-6pm, 1900 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Frankford Section of the City of Philadelphia).

  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When-Tue, June 16, 7pm – 8pm
    Where-St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Frankford Festival
    When-Saturday, Jun 20, 2009
    Where-Overington Park (map)
  • Super multi family multi block yard sale
    When-Sat, June 20, 8am – 3pm
    Where-4600 block od Griscom St Arrott to Orthodox and 1500 block Overington St. (map)
    Description-Super multi family multi block yard sales spots available! Fee: free for residents of block or $5.00 donation requested to benefit Overington House Inc. for non resident spacees first come first serve. Special features: 50-50 raffle, FCDC Festival at Overington Park going on at Lieper and Orthodox on this date, hack sack demonstration, face painting, close to El, Arrott St terminal, voter registration table, business card exchange table, free item table and more things will be added by then. Items for sale include new and used items, clothing, shoes, appliances, plants, used furniture, toys, books and other variety of items. Any other blocks interested in joining in feel free!
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Next Week in Frankford

  • 15th District 3rd Annual community Day
    When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 2pm
    Where-Lincoln High School, 7400 Rowland Ave. Phila. PA. (map)
    Description-15th District Phila. Police Dept. along with 15th District Advisory Council Sponsored by City Council Maria Sanchez and State Senator Tina Tartaglione Rain date may 17th
  • Frankford Friends School Hosts Annual Spring Fair for the Community
    When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 3pm
    Where-Frankford Friends School, 1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia , PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Frankford Friends School (FFS) will host its Annual Spring Fair for the community on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at FFS, 1500 Orthodox Street , Philadelphia , PA 19124 . The day of the event will be filled with fun activities, carnival games, a petting zoo, snacks and new this year the Alumni Café. Don’t miss this exciting event! Come out and enjoy the festivities, tell a friend! FFS has been at its current historic location for over 175 years! FFS provides quality, affordable Quaker-based education for grades Pre-K through 8th grade. For more information on the school or the Spring Fair, check out our website at www.frankfordfriendsschool.org.
  • Gun Buy Back
    When-Sat, May 16, 10am – 12pm
    Where-TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH, Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)
    Description-GUN BUY BACK TO BE HELD AT TACONY BAPTIST CHURCH FROM 10:00AM TILL 12 NOON.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When-Tue, May 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where-St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
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Frankford Civic Association Meeting

The Frankford Civic Association Met on Thursday May 7th at Frankford Hospital.  Over 30 were in attendance.  On the agenda for the meeting:

  • Dan McElhatton, candidate for the nomination for District Attorney on the Democratic party primary, made his pitch for your vote.  YOu can check out what he has to say at this link.
  • Jason Dawkins of Maria Quinonnes-Sanchez office updated the group on the activities of the task force charged with addressing the growth recovery house businesses in Frankford.  Jason made the point that they are not targeting properly run and licensed businesses.

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    Jason Dawkins adddresses the Frankford Civic Association

  • A developer outlined a proposal to build 16 affordable rental houses on a lot near Pratt and Duffield Streets.

The next meeting of the Frankford Civic Association is scheduled for June 4th.

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Next Week in Frankford

  • Frankford Garden Club MeetingNext Week In Frankford
    When-Tue, April 28, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where-house next to FGM on 1500 block of Orthodox Street (map)
    Description-We will hold our April meeting on Tuesday April 28, 2009, at 6:30 in the house next to FGM on 1500 block of Orthodox Street. I’m sorry I don’t have the exact address. Bring something to share from your garden, a beautiful flower, some herbs, or stories of your garden success! All welcome. Come and join us.
  • Tacony civic Association Flea Market
    When-Sat, May 2, 8am – 4pm
    Where-Disston Park – Keystone and Disston Streets, Phila. PA (map)
    Description-Event: Tacony Civic “FLEA MARKET” “Get RID to the junk without having to SHIP IT” What: Flea Market Host: Tacony Civic Association Start Time: Saturday, May 2 at 8:00am End Time: Saturday, May 2 at 4:00pm Where: Disston Park
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When-Sun, May 3, 12pm – 5pm
    Where-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Presentation at 1:30 PM: United Daughters of the Confederacy and their Mission Betty Mastin, UDC, Phila Chapter