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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Frankford Civic Association MeetingNext Week In Frankford
    When – Thu, October 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
  • Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
    When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pm
    Where – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)
    Description – 2 PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
  • Overington Park Craft Fair and Fall Fest
    When – Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper St and Orthodox St. (map)
    Description – Craft fair/ flea market. $5.00 per space, The Frankford Garden Club will be doing a bulb planting demonstration and answering your garden questions. We are also having face painting, a pumpkin patch, and other kid activities. Please come out and take a look, join your neighbors for our Friends Of Overington Park Fall Fest. (rain date of Oct. 24)
  • St. Joachim’s annual Tricky Trays
    When – Sun, October 18, 11:30am – 3:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – St. Joachim’s Church located at 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 is having their annual Tricky Trays (A Giant Tombola) event on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. on Fitzmaurice Hall. Adults are $3.00 and children (4 yrs. to 12 yrs.) are $2.00, this cost includes either a Hot Dog or Chili. Any questions, please call 215-535-0580. Join us for an afternoon of fun!
  • Innaugural Induction Ceremoines for the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame
    When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 3pm
    Where – Holy Family University (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, October 20, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, October 21, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4PM to 8PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • PRESSURE COOKER on TV
    When – Sat, September 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, 4PM Sunday, and 1PM on Monday
    Where – BET Network Comcast channel 21 in PhilaDELPHIA (map)
    Description – On Saturday, September 12, BET, a division of Viacom, will premiere two compelling specials as part of the network’s ongoing education initiative and Viacom’s new Get Schooled platform — award-winning documentary PRESSURE COOKER.
  • PANCAKE BREAKFAST
    When – Sun, September 13, 8:30am – 12:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Fitzmaurice Hall, 1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)
    Description – The menu will include: Juice, Pancakes and Sausage, Coffee, Tea, Milk, and Pastry. The cost will be $5.00 for Adults and Children $3.00 (ages 4yrs to 12 yrs.). We will also offer the McB Sandwich (Muffin, Egg, Cheese, Pork Roll) for $3.00. Take-out will also be available. You could also treat your Grandparents for Grandparents Day!
  • SBN (Sustainable Business Network) Meet Me in a Minute Networking Event
    When – Wed, September 16, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth Street (map)
  • Frankford Festival
    When – Sun, September 20, 11am – 4pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper St. and Orthodox St. (map)
    Description – The 10th Annual Frankford Festival will be taking place Sunday, September 20th from 11am-4pm in Overington Park (intersection of Orthodox and Leiper Streets). The festival is hosting The Northeast Philly Idol Contest where young singing talents will be competing for a cash prize. Other entertainment will include live music, rides, games, crafts, face painting, food and much more! The festival is sure to be a day full or family fun so don’t miss out!
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, October 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
  • Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
    When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pm
    Where – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)
    Description – PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Next Week In FrankfordOne Love Basketball, Volleyball, Church Choir contest
    When – Sat, August 29, 9am – 12pm
    Where – Wissinoming Park (map) Rescheduled from last Saturday due to rain
  • Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School “Grand Opening”
    When – Sat, August 29, 9am – 12pm
    Where – Paul St. and Ruan St. Phila. PA (map)
  • Frankford Depot Community Family & Friends Day
    When – Sun, August 30, 12pm – 3pm
    Where – McIlvain Recreation Center Penn and Pratt Streets (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, September 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church – Pratt St. and Castor Ave. Phila. PA (map)
    Description – The meeting is to consider the Association’s position on a proposed Accelerated High School on the grounds of Friends Hospital.
  • 2009 DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS
    When – Wed, September 2, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where – DENI PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS (1381 RUAN ST) Philadelphia, PA (map)
    DescriptionTHE 2009 DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 AND WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2, 2009 FROM 5:30-7:30 PM AT THE DENI PLAYGROUND BASKETBALL COURTS (1381 RUAN ST). THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE $20. THE DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE IS COED FOR AGES 10-13. THE SEASON WILL START ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th AND RUN TILL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st. THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY MORNINGS ON THE DENI BASKETBALL COURTS. TO REVIEW THE DENI 3v3 BASKETBALL RULES CHECK THE DENI PLAYGROUND WEBSITE. www.deniplayground.com
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 3, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 6, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Jenny Wade of Gettysburg Judy Giesberg
  • PRESSURE COOKER on TV
    When – Sat, September 12, 7pm – 9pm
    Where – BET Network Comcast channel 21 in PhilaDELPHIA (map)
    Description – On Saturday, September 12, BET, a division of Viacom, will premiere two compelling specials as part of the network’s ongoing education initiative and Viacom’s new Get Schooled platform — award-winning documentary PRESSURE COOKER at 7:00 p.m.* and innovative special BRING YOUR A-GAME at 9:00 p.m.*