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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.

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  • Spring Into Your Park
    When-Sat, Apr 26, 10am – 1pm
    Where-Overington park
    Description-On April 26th Overington park will join over 60 parks around the city for PHS, “Spring Into Your Park” event. Our third annual event. Last year we had 60 volunteers help make the park a better place. We will be working in the park from 10 to 1, Planting new beds along the wall running up Orthodox St., mulching trees and beds, and cleaning up our park. There will be free tee shirts for those who help! Please encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the park that day.
  • Classical Concert celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Frankford Friends School

    When-Sun, Apr 27, 3pm – 5pm
    Where-St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Avenue
    Description-Classical Concert celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Frankford Friends School at St. Mark’s Church to benefit Frankford Friends School new Middle School Building Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 3 pm St. Mark’s Church 4442 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Concert with Mr. and Mrs. Farley, organ and soprano and Steven Heitzer, trumpeter Mr. and Mrs. Farley retired from FFS with well over 70 years combined service to FFS and the Frankford community. They also well know for their classical music talents by being involved with several Frankford churches. General Admission is $15 Seniors $12 Students $10 Wine and Cheese will be served For more information contact the school at 215.533.5368

  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting

    When-Thu, May 1, 7pm – 9pm
    Where-Frankford Hospital

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  • Frankford Garden Club meeting
    When Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where Frankford Group Ministry
    Description Frankford Group Ministry 4620 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124
  • Internet Safety Workshop

    When Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am – 11:30am
    Where Frankford Group Ministry, 4620 Griscom Street
    Description Internet Safety Workshop Sponsored by Frankford Group Ministry’s – Neighborhood Parenting Program Location: 4620 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: Thursday, April 24th, 2008 10:00am – 11:30am What Are Signs That Your Child Might Be At Risk On-line? Does your child know more about the computer than you? Is your child on Myspace, Facebook, chatting in chatrooms? Come to our FREE Internet Safety Workshop to find out ways to protect your child online. Registration required please contact Rebecca at (215) 744-2990 ext. 212 Childcare will be provided!

  • Spring Into Your Park

    When Sat, Apr 26, 10am – 1pm
    Where Overington park
    Description On April 26th Overington park will join over 60 parks around the city for PHS, “Spring Into Your Park” event. Our third annual event. Last year we had 60 volunteers help make the park a better place. We will be working in the park from 10 to 1, Planting new beds along the wall running up Orthodox St., mulching trees and beds, and cleaning up our park. There will be free tee shirts for those who help! Please encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the park that day.

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  • SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER
    When Sat, Apr 12, 4pm – 7pm
    Where at St. Joachim Church,Church & Griscom Streets,in Fitzmaurice Hall
    Description SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER at St. Joachim Church, Church & Griscom Streets, in Fitzmaurice Hall, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Menu: Salad, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Italian Bread and butter, Complimentary Beverage, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, Jello or Cake. Cost: Adults – $8.00, Children (4 yrs to 12 yrs.) – $3.00, Children under 4yrs. are free.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When Tue, Apr 15, 7pm – 9pm
    Where St. James Lutheran Church

     

  • Frankford Friends Open House
    When Wed, Apr 16, 9am – 11am
    Where 1500 Orthodox Street
    Description Frankford Friends Open House Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:00 am 1500 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 www.frankfordfriendsschool.org

     

     

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  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When Sun, Apr 6, 12pm – 5pm
    Where4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124
    Description History Program “Jews in the Civil War” Civil War History Presentation! – FREE & Open to the public! G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library Presents: First Sunday Historical Program Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:30PM “Jews in the Civil War” Michael Werner (CWO3), Military Historian FREE and open to the public G.A.R. Civil War Museum & Library 4278 Griscom St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-204-5452 www.garmuslib.org call 215-204-5452 Dr Andy Waskie to confirm
  • Open house Historical Society of Frankford
    When Sun, Apr 6, 1pm – 4pm
    Where1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124
  • The Historical Society of Frankford is proud to present –
    When Tue, Apr 8, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124
    Description The Historical Society of Frankford is proud to present – An Evening With Legendary Drummer Butch Ballard and His Trio Tuesday, April 8th. 7:30 PM The Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-6030 www. historicalsocietyoffrankford. org $20. General Admission $15. Members $18. Students and Seniors
  • Frankford Business and Professional Association general meeting
    When Wed, Apr 9, 8:30am – 9:30am
    Where Frankford Hospital 2nd floor conference room
  • Positive Parenting Workshop
    When Wed, Apr 9, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Where Frankford Group Ministry, 4620 Griscom Street
    Description Positive Parenting Workshop Sponsored by Frankford Group Ministry’s – Neighborhood Parenting Program Location: 4620 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: Wednesday April 9th, 2008 5:30-7:30 PM What do you do when your child is testing your last nerve? What is your parenting style; Jellyfish, Backbone or Stonewall? Come to our FREE Positive Parenting Workshop to find out! Join us as we discuss ways to build strong, healthy families. Registration required, please contact Rebecca at (215)744-2990 ext. 212 A light dinner will be served Childcare will be provided!
  • SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER
    When Sat, Apr 12, 4pm – 7pm
    Where at St. Joachim Church, Church & Griscom Streets, in Fitzmaurice Hall
    Description SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER at St. Joachim Church, Church & Griscom Streets, in Fitzmaurice Hall, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Menu: Salad, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Italian Bread and butter, Complimentary Beverage, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, Jello or Cake. Cost: Adults – $8.00, Children (4 yrs to 12 yrs.) – $3.00, Children under 4yrs. are free.