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SPONSORS
If you would like to donate to CCRA, click below.
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
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CCRA
ADVOCATES FOR HATE CRIMES PROTECTION IN SB 42
 In response to
the September 11 attack at 16th &
Chancellor, CCRA Executive Vice President Maggie Mund testified in Harrisburg on
Wednesday September 23 urging quick action on Pa. Senate Bill 42, sponsored by
Senator Larry Farnese of Center City. The bill extends the protections of
current hate crimes legislation to gay, lesbian, bi and transsexual citizens.
Maggie's remarks on behalf of CCRA are contained in this link.
Two days later, CCRA Vice President Chuck
Goodwin spoke in support of the legislation at a Love Park rally organized by
our State Rep. Brian Sims. The elected officials who spoke included DA Seth
Williams, Senator Farnese and Council members Kenney and Reynolds-Brown. In
addition, representatives of the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission,
William Way, EqualityPA, GALEI, and the transgender community as well as Caryn
Kunkle, a friend and spokesperson for the victims, spoke at the rally. Chuck's
statement on behalf of CCRA is contained in this link.
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56TH ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR,
SUN, 10/19, 1-5PM
The
56th Annual House Tour features 11 spectacular homes in Rittenhouse Square.
Tour tickets purchased before Oct. 17 are $25 each. Click here to buy a ticket
, call (215) 546-6719, or mail a check to CCRA (1600 Market St., Suite 2500,
Phila. 19103).
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VOLUNTEER FOR CCRA'S HOUSE TOUR,
SUN, 10/19 AND RECEIVE FREE TICKET
Hosts/Hostesses
are stationed in homes from 1-3:00PM or from 3-5:00PM to greet tour goers and
receive a free Tour ticket. If you wish to volunteer, email us at centercity@centercityresidents.org.
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CCRA
MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Support our
local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a
discount (described
here) to any member
who shows a current CCRA membership card (Di Bruno Bros. has its own CCRA card)
and personal identification.
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center
(215-665-9220)
Uber - Limo service Uber
provides $20 off a
first ride, Good for new users only. Members use
code CCRA14.
Philly Foodworks - Use the
code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on
delivery charges.
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DOG WALKER NEIGHBORHOOD
SECURITY TRAINING, MON, 10/6, TANEY PARK, 7PM
CCRA and event sponsor Rittenhouse Square Pet Supply (at
137 S. 20th St.; 215 569 2555) invite dog owners (and others who walk dogs) for free training on how to observe the
environment - and to know when, what, and how to report
suspicious activity or hazards. Because space
is limited, register ahead and, alas, no room for dogs. Click here to register or
call 215-546-6749.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND
EVENTS
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TWO
CENTER-CITY CONGREGATIONS FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP AT 17TH & SANSOM
Ownership
of the First Baptist Church Building has been sold to Liberti Church, a member
congregation in the Reformed Church in America. The arrangement permits First
Baptist to have a continued presence and ministry. The Liberti congregation has
been worshipping here for the last 3 1/2 years under a lease agreement. First
Baptist chose Liberti instead of a commercial development interest so that this
building would continue to be a source of ministry, healing, and a center for
community life and support. For more information,click
here.
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TEEN PROGRAM SERIES
AT THE INST. BRANCH LIBRARY, 1905 LOCUST ST, NOW THRU 12/15
Calling
all teens! The Philadelphia City Institute Branch Library will hold a series of
teen programs this fall and early winter. For a list of events, click
here.
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DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY, SAT, 9/27, TRINITY MEM. CHURCH, 22ND & SPRUCE, 10AM
- 2PM
You can bring your unwanted prescriptions to Trinity for
safe disposal.
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CONCERT SERIES BEGINS
AT AVA, MON, 9/29, 7:30PM, 1920 SPRUCE ST.
The
Academy of Vocal Arts 2014-2015 Concert Series begins with music from:
Nancy
Bean, violin
Pamela Fay, viola
Lloyd Smith, cello
Marcantonio Barone,
piano
Ticket
prices are $17 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, call
215-438-4037. to view a list of upcoming concerts,
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SCHUYLKILL BANKS
BOARDWALK OPENS 10/2
The
long-awaited grand opening of the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk will be celebrated
with three days of events, including a pre-opening fun run/walk on October 1 (click here to register),
the official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on October 2nd, and an
old-fashioned community celebration on the new boardwalk on October 5th. Click here to view the press release for these
events and for additional information regarding the
Boardwalk.
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THE
GIARGIARI BEL CANTO COMPETITION, SAT, 10/11, 7:30PM, KIMMEL CTR, BROAD &
SPRUCE ST.
Academy of Vocal Arts' Resident Artists will perform
in the annual favorite Giargiari Bel Canto Competition in the Perelman
Theater. Joining AVA's Resident Artists will be faculty member Master Vocal
Coach Danielle Orlando.
Many of AVA's Resident Artists will perform opera
arias at the competition, scored by three experienced judges to receive the
evening's prizes. The audience itself
will vote on which Resident Artist receives the coveted Audience Favorite Award.
Tickets ($45 adult, $25 under 30, $10
students) are available by calling the Kimmel Center's Box office at
215-893-1999. For more information, click
here.
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FREE COLLEGE CONCERT AT THE KIMMEL, TUES, 10/14 8PM, BROAD & SPRUCE
ST.
The Kimmel Center presents the Philadelphia Orchestra's
Seventh Annual Free College Concert Pre- and post concert festivities included.
Reserve ticket at www.philorch.org/college. This
offer applies to all full-time college undergraduates and graduate students with
a valid full-time student ID.
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PHILLY HIGH SCHOOL FAIR,
FRI, 10/17, 3-7PM AND SAT, 10/18, 9AM-3PM, DREXEL ARMORY, 33RD &
MARKET
Explore
your options! Get information about high schools, and partnering &
volunteering. Learn about academic and special programs, extracurriculars,
admissions criteria, how to apply, and more. For more information, click
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