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Overington Park Update

Diane Kunze reports on the bulb planting  on Saturday November 13th:

We had some volunteers come and work like crazy, because they had seen our plea for help on your sight. We planted 1000 bulbs in the park! It should be wonderful come spring. Thanks to all our volunteers who came out, very last minute, and got the job done. Overington Park will look like a mini Longwood Gardens from Feb thru April. We planted bulbs in large groups around flower beds and a 50 foot run, between two beds, down Orthodox Street. The bulbs came to us from Longwood Garden, via PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society). They were the biggest bulbs I’ve ever seen. The display should be spectacular! Keep an eye out this spring for the best daffodil show in Philadelphia right here in Frankford!

This is an email I got this week about the park from Sandi Gammon:

Hello, I was wondering if you could get me in touch with the “Friends of Overington Park” that are often mentioned on your website. My great-grandmother was Poppy Overington and she grew up on that property – they even had her wedding reception at the house there in 1924! My parents and grandparents took me out to the park about ten years ago and I remember being sad to see the shape it was in. I wanted to thank the people who help to keep it looking nice these days. Not only are they improving their community but they are unknowingly doing a great service to my family’s memory. I am so happy that people are enjoying the park and that it is cared for.

It’s nice to know others have seen the showplace this park is becoming.

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Overington House Tenth Anniversary Celebration

Our Friend, Lynda DeSouza reports on the celebration held at the Quaker City Yacht club Saturday night.

Friends, neighbors, volunteers, and local political people turned out to wish Overington House a happy birthday. Food, beverages and fellowship were enjoyed by all and funds were raised to help sustain the work of Overington House.

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KC Jefferson, volunteer

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Griscom Street Neighbors, Mike and Joe

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Lynda DeSouza,Volunteer (right), Ann Mason, Overington House Manager (center) and Marie DeLany

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Guest Speaker Beatriz Vieira, V.P. Community Impact THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION

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Gary Feldman -Frankford CDC Board

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • The Overington House’s 10th anniversary Celebration
    When – Sat, October 24, 6pm – 10pm
    Where – QUAKER CITY YACHT CLUB, 7101 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19135 (map)
    Description – The Overington House’s 10th anniversary Celebration will be held at the QUAKER CITY YACHT CLUB DATE: OCT. 24, 2009 TIME: 6:00 TO 10:00 PM PRICE: $30.00 A PERSON OR TABLE OF 8 FOR YOUR GROUP $200.00 ADVANCE SALE TICKETS Make your check payable to: Overington House Inc. Call Ann Mason 215-535-7680 for tickets Featuring guest speaker: Beatriz Vieira, Vice President for Community Impact THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION THE POWER OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Enjoy free beer and food, cash bar, raffles, and fun.
  • Overington Park Craft Fair and Fall Fest
    When – Sun, October 25, 10am – 2pm
    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.
  • Truancy Workshop
    When – Thu, October 29, 10:00am – 11:30am
    Where – Frankford High School, IMC Room (Library) (map)
    Description – Did you know that three unexcused absences is truancy? Come learn the ABCs of truancy: • The truancy process levels. • Where a parent can seek help. • How to improve your child’s grades. • And more…… When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Where: Frankford High School, IMC Room (Library) 5000 Oxford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Time: Session I: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Session II: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP: Patricia O. Green, Parent and Community Ombudsman (215) 537-2519 Extension 1343 Email: pgreen@philasd.org
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, November 5, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, November 8, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Santa Claus Kevin Rawlins
  • Historical Society of Frankford program
    When – Tue, November 10, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
    Where – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – FRANKFORD AVENUE The Nation’s Newest National Historic Trail “Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route W3R-PA” Robert Selig, PhD National Historian W3R-USA Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:30 pm HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FRANKFORD Frankford Avenue is a newly-designated NPS National Historic Trail, part of the 685 miles of French (Rochambeau) & American (Washington) campsites from Newport RI to Yorktown VA, where a decisive victory securing American Independence was forged. Dr Selig, Nat’l W3R-USA Historian, has researched those sites & activities along Frankford Ave, & will discuss his publication and the possibilities for marking our NE Phila/Frankford Ave route. Also, The Color Guards of the Philadelphia-Continental Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, will perform a flag processional in uniform FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact W3R-PA cameo99@netzero.net 215-365-5550 The Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-6030 www.frankfordhistoricalsociety.org Light Refreshments Served.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, November 17, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, November 18, 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 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
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Overington House’s 10th anniversary Celebration

The Overington House’s 10th anniversary Celebration will be held at the QUAKER CITY YACHT CLUB

DATE: OCT. 24, 2009

TIME: 6:00 TO 10:00 PM

PRICE: $30.00 A PERSON OR TABLE OF 8 FOR YOUR GROUP $200.00 ADVANCE SALE TICKETS

Make your check payable to: Overington House Inc. Call Ann Mason 215-535-7680 for tickets

Featuring guest speaker:

Beatriz Vieira, Vice President for Community Impact

THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION

THE POWER OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Enjoy free beer and food, cash bar, raffles, and fun.

Directions: QUAKER CITY YACHT CLUB

7101 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19135, 215-624-9811

From West — go RT 73 East (Cottman Ave) to Torresdale Ave & make a right -&- go 2 Blocks and turn left – onto Princeton Ave — stay left lane & go to State Rd — make a right and stay in the right-hand lane as you pass the underpass for I-95 –(do not go back under I-95) — 2 blocks down and make a Left onto Longshore — go under I-95 to State Rd and make a left turn — stay in right lane – pass Marjam Supply — 1 first Street on right – see a QCYC sign and make a right hand turn — and follow signs into the parking lot.

From East — from Tacony Bridge — follow signs for State Rd. North — curves and pass Longshore — stay to the right when the road forks — keep I-95 on your left — go one more block and see QCYC signs to make a right hand turn and follow sign to the parking lot.

From North — I-95 exit at the Cottman Ave exit and make an immediate left-hand turn onto Bleigh Ave — road will curve / turn right in a southerly direction — this is now New State Rd. — at the end of the fence for St. Vincent’s Home — make a left (see old warehouse) – and follow the signs to the parking lot.

From South — if on State Road — follow the directions “From East” — if on I-95 North — get off at Cottman Ave Exit — stay to the right and go North on State Rd — next light is at Sunoco (Bleigh St) and make a right turn — road will curve / turn right in a southerly direction — this is now New State Rd. — at the end of the fence for St. Vincent’s Home — make a left and follow the signs to the parking lot.

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Overington Park CleanupNext Week In Frankford
    When-Sat, July 25, 10am – 1pm
    Where-Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description-I know this is short notice but we are having a small clean up this Sat. morning from 10 till 1 in Overington Park. We will need help weeding and mulching the trees and flower beds. There will be some kind of refreshments for the people who show up and put in some work. Anything time you can give would be helpful! I know it’ summer and your busy , but if you could stop by, we would love it. Thanks for you support and help, Friends of Overington Park.
  • Bake sale/crafts/yardsale at Overington House
    When-Sat, July 25, 11am – 3pm
    Where-Overington St. and Griscom St. (map)
    Description-We are praying for good weather! 11 am to 3 pm Saturday. Home made empanadas, baked goods, and other delicious food prepared by hand with care. Beverages and hot dogs available. Handmade crafts and jewelry for sale, some made by the children living at Overington house. New and gently used clothing for sale (women’s and children’s) Help support the families at Overington House while getting bargains to take home to your family! 100% of proceeds go directly to helping the families at Overington House. Overington House is located at 1528-30 Overington St 19124 (Behind the Frankford Library) To volunteer or to learn more about Overington House go to www.overingtonhouse.org .
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When-Sun, August 2, 12pm – 5pm
    Where-4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description-From Ft Sumter to Appomattox: General Samuel W. Crawford Presented by Mr. Rich Wagner.
  • Community discussion on the potential use of the historic Benjamin Rush house
    When-Mon, August 3, 6pm – 8pm
    Where-Medical Office Building at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in the third floor conference room (map)
    Description-Knights of Pythias Greenwood Cemetery will host a community discussion on the potential use of the historic house. As you know, the house has been inhabitable for many years however; under new ownership the cemetery has plans to renovate and restore the house. Please see www.kpgreenwoodcemetery.org for the full details. The guest facilitator will be Ann Barton Brown. Ms. Brown brings a wealth of knowledge, including thirty-five years experience as a curator, collections manager, strategic planner and fundraiser for museums and non profit arts and community organizations. With your input we hope to determine the most effective use of the house, not only for the cemetery but for the community as well. Therefore, your participation is greatly appreciated. The meeting will be held in the Medical Office Building at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in the third floor conference room on August 3rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you have any questions please call 215-533-2967.
  • National Night Out
    When-Tue, August 4, 8pm – Wed, August 5, 12am
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When-Thu, August 6, 7pm – 8pm
    Where-Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)