Tag: Civics

• Saturday the 20th – 9AM – 2PM – A Rummage Sale to benefit the scholarship fund at Frankford Friends School will be held at the school. Tons of great stuff is being collected and will sell for low, low prices: kids books, toys, clothes, even furniture. I think there will be refreshments served as well. Penn and Orthodox Streets in lovely Frankford.
• Saturday the 20th – 2PM-4PM – Lower Northeast Town Hall Meeting Join Michael Nutter and other communuty leaders to discuss the issues important to you in your neighborhood. To RSVP or for more information, contact Katherine at townhall@nutter2007.com or 215-545-9700.
• Sunday the 21st – For the GAR museum – at the Woodlands cemetery – Cemetery Tour: Civil War Era History at The Woodlands Donation: $20 (donation) Guide: Dr. Andy Waskie, Temple University Visit the graves of historical personalities, heroes, commanders, nurses, surgeons and others who made the supreme sacrifice and now repose among nature at one of America’s premier sacred sites. Experience the history of the Civil War through the lives of generals, admirals, Medal of Honor recipients, and battlefield nurses who gave their lives to defend the Union and free an enslaved race. Learn about war veterans who changed American society, artists who captured the mood of the era, and pioneering physicians who modernized medicine. Meet those who made a difference to the life of the nation, including General David Bell Birney of Gettysburg; Col. Robert Beath who lost a leg leading Black Troops; Emily Bliss Souder Gettysburg battlefield nurse; Col. Sylvester Bonnaffon, Medal of Honor; Dr. John Brinton, pioneer surgeon; and Peter Rothermel, Gettysburg artist. RSVP to 215-898-3169 of info@woodlandsphila.org Jean K. Wolf Executive Director The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104-4560 Tel. 215-386-2181 Fax 215-386-2431 jwolfwoodlands@verizon.net

• On Tuesday the 16th, Frankford Crime and Safety Summit meeting, 6PM at Frankford Hospital’s second-floor conference room
• On Tuesday the 16th Northwood Civic Association Meeting, 7PM at St. James Lutheran Church
• On Friday the 19th, at Mozaic, Friday, October 19th. – Fundraiser for Frankford Friends School. *mozaic *will be donating 10% of your dinner purchase to The Frankford Friends School Building Fund.

This is a busy week in town:

• Saturday the 6th – 15th Police District Advisory Council Community Day, 10AM, Wissinoming Park
• Sunday the 7th – GAR museum – Open House 12-5PM – Presentation at 1:30 PM: “Who is this Dred Scott and why does he think he has rights?” by Mr. Bruce Hanes, Esq. Union League historian
• Sunday the 7th – Historical Society of Frankford – 12-4PM – (An exhibit of all of our firefighting memorabilia will be on display)
• Tuesday the 9th – Historical Society of Frankford – 7:30-9PM – Program – The horse drawn era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire Jack Wright of the Fireman’s Museum presents “The Horse-Drawn Era of the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire” Light Refreshments will be served. $5.00 Admission for Non-Members.
  
• Thursday the 11th – Northwood Neighbors Association meeting – 7-8:30PM – Simpson Playground
  
• Friday the 12th – Historical Society of Frankford – 7:30-9:30PM – Special Program: “Ghost Tour of Frankford And Beyond!” (South Jersey Ghost Researchers will give a short lecture on how they conduct their research hauntings and how they detect ghosts. They have over 50 years of experience with ghost investigations. The lecture will be followed by a walking tour to GAR Museum where the South Jersey Ghost Researchers have completed an investigation on site and have a report on their findings.) Light Refreshments will be served. Admission: $7.00/Adults, $5.00 Students/Seniors, $3.00/Children

• At Mozaic on Saturday night, September 29th, The Dylan Taylor Trio. The trio features the incomparable pianist Tom Lawton on the Baby, drummer Jim Miller, and bassist Dylan Taylor.
• At Mozaic on Wednesday October 3rd, starting at 6PM it’s Gallery night. Meet the artist, open mike, have your cards read and enjoy the wine and cheese buffet. 6PM – 9PM
• Thursday October 4th is the East Frankford Civic Meeting at 7PM at Frankford Hospital

Check the community calendar for more details.

On Saturday, September 22nd, see the Butch Ballard Trio at Mozaic from 7-11 PM.