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  • Historical Society of Frankford – Program
    When-Tue, Jun 10, 7pm – 9pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-Salad and Dessert Social – Bring a salad or dessert to share PLUS Philadelphia Area Gardens Presentation Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:30 pm Adam Levine will present a slide show of his newly published, comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. “A Guide to Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region”
  • Father’s Day Playgroup
    When-Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
    Where-Frankford Group Ministry (map)
    Description-Calling all Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, male role models! Come to the Neighborhood Parenting Program to celebrate Father’s Day with your family and other dads! Father’s Day is a day to pay tribute to you for everything you’ve done! This event will offer crafts, food and everything will be provided FREE, courtesy of the Neighborhood Parenting Program. What better way to celebrate! When: Wednesday June 11, 2008 11:00 am- 12:30pm The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. For more information, please call Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212

     

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  • 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 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

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  • Neighborhood Parenting Program
    When-Sat, May 10, 9am – 2pm
    Where-Garden State Discovery Museum (map)
    Description-The Neighborhood Parenting Program is sponsoring a Free Bus Trip to The Garden State Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 from 9 am to 2 pm for parents and their young children. The Garden State Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for young children. It offers fifteen larger-than-life, kid powered interactive exhibit areas. You’ll be able to get inside of a gigantic bubble, scale a rock climbing wall, bandage a wounded teddy bear, whip up a pretend exotic meal at the Discovery Diner or build a two-story house! Space is limited. First come, first served! Pack a brown bag lunch to eat there for you and your children. The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. We are located at 4620 Griscom St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. In Person registration required, please contact Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212.
  • Frankford Garden club plant sale

    When-Sat, May 10, 10am – 2pm
    Where-in front of the Frankford Library (map)
    Description-Frankford Garden club is holding a plant sale in front of the Frankford library on Sat. May 10. 2008, from 10am to 2pm. We are hoping to catch those mother’s day shoppers with beautiful plants for Mom or any gardener ready to kick off the planting season.

  • Nurturing Parenting Classes

    When-Tue, May 13, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where-SPIN FRANKFORD, 1642 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description-Sponsored by Frankford Group Ministry’s Neighborhood Parenting Program Location: SPIN FRANKFORD 1642 Orthodox Street (Corner of Paul & Orthodox Sts.) Date/Time: Beginning Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM Give yourself a chance to become a better parent and it will change your (and your child’s) life! This 5-week class will focus on effective discipline, building your child’s self-esteem, coping with parental anger and how we nurture ourselves and our children. A light dinner will be served. Free on-site child care available. For more information or to register, please contact Rebecca Daniel at (215) 744-2990 ext. 212

  • Program Historical Society of Frankford 

    When-Tue, May 13, 7pm – 8pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-A History of Frankford Friends School and Quakers in Frankford by William C. Kashatus Dr. Kashatus, an alumnus of Frankford Friends School, is a will known author, historian and educator who has written and lectured widely on Quaker history. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 215-743-6030 Sponsored in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council

  • 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

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  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When-Sun, May 4, 12pm – 5pm
    Where-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
    Description-Presentation at 1:30 PM: Col Frederick Boland, 72nd PA (Baxter’s Fire Zoaves) and Member of GAR Post 2 Leona Baker (Descendant)
  • Open house Historical Society of Frankford

    When-Sun, May 4, 1pm – 4pm
    Where-1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124
    Description-The Historical Society of Frankford in cooperation with Frankford Friends School presents An exhibit in Celebration of Frankford Friends School 175th Anniversary “Friends in Frankford” The entire school collaborated on projects that focus on the history of Quakers in Frankford This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 215-743-6030 Sponsored in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council

  • Mother’s Day Playgroup

    When-Wed, May 7, 11:00am – 12:30pm
    Where-Frankford Group Ministry
    Description-Calling all Mothers! Come to the Neighborhood Parenting Program to celebrate Mother’s Day with your family and other moms! Mother’s Day is a day to pay tribute to you for everything you’ve done! This event will offer crafts, food and everything will be provided FREE. What better way to celebrate! When: Wednesday May 7, 2008 11:00 am- 12:30pm The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. For more information, please call Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212

  • Neighborhood Parenting Program

    When-Sat, May 10, 9am – 2pm
    Where-Garden State Discovery Museum
    Description-The Neighborhood Parenting Program is sponsoring a Free Bus Trip to The Garden State Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 from 9 am to 2 pm for parents and their young children. The Garden State Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for young children. It offers fifteen larger-than-life, kid powered interactive exhibit areas. You’ll be able to get inside of a gigantic bubble, scale a rock climbing wall, bandage a wounded teddy bear, whip up a pretend exotic meal at the Discovery Diner or build a two-story house! Space is limited. First come, first served! Pack a brown bag lunch to eat there for you and your children. The Neighborhood Parenting Program, a part of Frankford Group Ministry, provides parenting classes, trips and activities for parents and their children age 12 and under. We are located at 4620 Griscom St., Philadelphia, PA 19124. In Person registration required, please contact Rebecca Daniel at 215-744-2990 x212.

  • Frankford Garden club plant sale

    When-Sat, May 10, 10am – 2pm
    Where-in front of the Frankford Library
    Description-Frankford Garden club is holding a plant sale in front of the Frankford library on Sat. May 10. 2008, from 10am to 2pm. We are hoping to catch those mother’s day shoppers with beautiful plants for Mom or any gardener ready to kick off the planting season.