Friday, October 31, 2014

CCRA Newsletter



WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Tues Nov 4th: New Polling Places Changes
Poll Workers Needed Election Day Nov 4
CCRA EVENTS
CCRA Halloween Nite Costume Contest
CCRA NEWS
CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS:
"Under the Sea" Concert for Kids
Promoting Literacy Inside and Outside the Classroom
Winter Collections Drive
Hidden Treasures at the Rosenbach
Opera Performance at AVA
Concert Series Begins
Teen Series at the Inst. Branch Library

  
       
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Tues Nov 4TH:  NEW  POLLING PLACE FOR ALL WHO VOTED AT RADISSON/WARWICK AND STERLING APTS AND FOR SOME WHO VOTED AT SIDNEY HILLMAN, S. 22ND
All those who voted  at the Radisson Hotel on 17th and Walnut (known to old timers as the Warwick) and the Sterling Apts, 1815 JFK, have new polling places. In addition, some who had voted at the Sidney Hillman apartments on South 22nd St. have a new polling venue. See the schedule below:


DIV.           OLD POLL                        NEW POLL
5                Radisson/Warwick            100 S. Broad
                                                          Land Title Bldg.
6                Radisson/Warwick            1701 Delancey St
                                                         10th Presby Church
9                Sidney Hillman Res.          2308 Ranstead
                  22 S. 22nd St.                   (btw Mkt. & Chest.) Armory  
11              Radisson/Warwick             100 S. Broad
                                                          Land Title Bldg.
17               Sterling Apts                     Atria Seniors' Home
                                                          150 N. 20th 
20               Warwick                           1701 Delancey St
                                                           10th Presby Church

 
If you are uncertain as to what division you reside in, click here or consult the enclosed map of divisions  in the 8th ward where the polling changes are taking place.
POLL WORKERS NEEDED ELECTION DAY NOV 4: STIPEND AVAILABLE
The election board is seeking workers to staff polls on Tues Nov 4 in our neighborhood. A $90 stipend is paid to those who work the entire day (7am to 8 pm) but part time help is also welcome. Lunch and dinner are usually provided. This is a non-partisan, non-political day of volunteering, helping people sign in and vote. To volunteer, contact Ted Mucellin at  610 730 8622.
 CCRA EVENTS
CCRA HALLOWEEN NITE COSTUME CONTEST, TODAY 10/31, 4-7PM, FITLER SQ, 23RD & PINE
toy-jackolantern.jpg While you are taking your young ones trick or treating, drop by the judging table at Fitler Square and enter your child in the Association's inaugural Halloween Costumer Contest - it should take two minutes at most.   Winners in age categories from under 2 to 12 years of age will earn a $50 donation to their schools. Sponsored by Superfunder The Childrens Boutique and funders: Metro Kids' Club, My Fabulous Mama, Rittenhouse Market, and South Square Supermarket. 
CCRA NEWS
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.
 
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Rittenhouse Pet Supply, 135 S. 20th St (215-569-2555)
Computer Troubleshooters ,108 S. 20th St. (215-825-2101)
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center (215-665-9220) 
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)
Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
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.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS
 "Under the Sea," Concert for Kids, Sun, 11/2, 2-4pm, Curtis Inst, 1726 Locust
Curtis students perform Michael Djupstrom's musical fairytale, The Seahorse and the Crab, featuring the trumpet and cello as the story's two main characters. Best enjoyed by children ages five and older, these interactive concerts are a great way for children and parents alike to explore the world of music. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children twelve and under. For tickets or more information, contact the Curtis Patron Services Office at (215) 893-7902 or www.curtis.edu.
PROMOTING LITERACY INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, MON, 11/3, 5-7PM, 440 N. BROAD ST
Learn about a Philadelphia-wide initiative to get ALL children reading on grade level by the end of third grade, addressing the key issues in learning to read from birth through elementary school.  Parents, families, teachers, Principals, literacy partners, and early childhood and out-of-school providers are invited. For more information, click here.
WINTER COLLECTIONS DRIVE, NOW THRU 11/15, FIRST PRESBY CHURCH, 201 S. 21ST ST.
Tens of thousands of kids in the Philadelphia region face the cold winter months without the essentials they need to stay warm and safe. Help Cradles to Crayons provide these children with warm winter essentials listed below:

* Children's coats (sizes newborn-14/16)
* Winter boots (sizes infant/child 0-14/16)
* Children's warm, winter clothing (sizes newborn - 14/16)
* Hats, gloves, mittens and scarves

Drop items off at any time during church hours. Please contact Bob Gross at  robert.gross@fpcphila.org with questions. For more information, click here.
Hidden Treasures at the Rosenbach, WED, 11/7, 6:30PM, CITY INST. LIBRARY, 19TH & LOCUST
The Rosenbach Museum & Library has made front page headlines more than once this year. First, there was a merger with the Free Library Foundation (not to be confused with the city operated Free Library) and a name change to the Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Then there was the recent return of the Maurice Sendak collection. What rare and fascinating treasures remain on Delancey Place, and what will you find as you go through the house? Derick Dreher, the director of the Rosenbach, will be speaking at the Branch Library. He will tell you about this neighborhood gem which is visited by scholars, neighbors and visitors from around the world. The program is presented by the Friends of PCI Library.
OPERA PERFORMANCE AT AVA, SAT,11/8; WED, 11/12; FRI,11/14, & SAT 11/15; 1920 SPRUCE, 7:30PM 
The Academy of Vocal Arts' is holding their first-ever fully staged production of Rossini's L'italiana in Algeri. This two-act opera will be performed in the original Italian with English supertitles.  Ticket Prices: $60 Adults / $50 Seniors / $25 30 & Under / $10 Students. Premium Tickets and Group Rates Available. For more information, click here.
CONCERT SERIES BEGINS, MON, 11/10, 7:30PM, ACAD. OF VOCAL ARTS, 1920 SPRUCE ST.
Nancy Bean, violin; Lloyd Smith, cello; and Natalie Zhu, piano, kicks off the first of six concerts held at the AVA. Ticket prices are  $17. To purchase tickets, call 215-438-4027 OR 215-978-0969.  Click here for more information and for a list of upcoming concerts. 
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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