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WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
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HOUSE TOUR, POPE FRANCIS, & CCRA
Dear Reader, your usual correspondent is sojourning by the Seine and thus this missive shall not feature its hebdomadal quotient of recondite periphrasis or its quotidian bounty of erudite histo-literary allusion.
All we have to offer this week is opportunity:
Opportunity No. 1. The CCRA house tour is coming up on October 18. Volunteers are needed to serve as docents and otherwise help run the event. Day-of volunteers receive free house tour tickets (a $35 value!) as well as eternal gratitude (priceless). Please email us at centercity@centercityresidents.org with the subject "House Tour Volunteer."
Opportunity No. 2. Perhaps you've heard that the Pope is coming to town. There's been some talk of 1.5 million or more people stopping by with him. While the scuttlebutt suggests that the Bishop of Rome will cause more disruption than Category 3 Hurricane, this is an opportunity for us to show everyone what a great place Center City is. To that end, CCRA is looking for volunteers who can serve as "civic ambassadors" during the papal visit. We're looking for people who are willing to go on the streets, greet our visitors and help them find their way around town while they're here. Let's make Philly shine!!! If you're interested, please email centercity@centercityresidents.org (using the subject "Pope Visit").
Opportunity No. 3. The CCRA is a volunteer organization. If you'd like to participate more, or you are interested in joining our committees, please email centercity@centercityresidents.org and express your interest.
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HOMES NEEDED FOR CCRA'S 57TH ANNUAL FALL HOUSE TOUR, SUN, 10/18
Our 57th Annual House Tour will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 This is an important fundraiser for the Association. As hundreds of your neighbors have done before, would you be willing to place your home, apartment, or condo on the Tour this year? We provide insurance and multiple on-site hosts/hostesses. You receive our deepest thanks, as well as recognition in our Tour Book and the Center City Quarterly. Please contact the CCRA office for further information at 215-546-6719 or centercity@centercityresidents.org.
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Quarterly Town Hall-type meetings to begin this October
As an added benefit of membership, CCRA will be organizing informal get-togethers with various government officials to provide a forum for some direct discussions on issues that concern our members. Our first such meeting will be with Kenyatta Johnson, Councilman for the Second District in October (specific date, time, and location TBD). Other city agency reps may be present depending on the issues identified. Members should submit emails to centercity@centercityresidents.org , identifying issues they wish to have on the agenda by September 5, 2015. Further information about these meetings will be contained in our weekly eNewsletters and CCQ.
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CCRA MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
S upport 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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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT PHILA CITY INST LIBRARY, MONDAYS IN AUG, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, 1905 LOCUST ST.
Visit the PCI Library this August to cool off and enjoy an exciting series of diverse musical programs in the library's lower level and are free. Everyone is invited to the last two concerts in the series. Please note there is no elevator in the building. For more information, please stop by the Reference Desk, or call 215-685-6621.
Monday, August 24: Kenn Kweder
Monday, August 31: Hidden Treasure Jazz Group
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PHS POP UPS GARDEN PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENT, SAT, 8/22, 1:15PM, 15TH & SOUTH STS
The 2015 Philadelphia Horticultural Society Pop Up Garden is hosting a summer full of activities, garden programs, beer celebrations, and other special events. Gardeners will enjoy workshops on houseplant care, rain barrels, flower arranging, tree planting, and container gardens, as well as yoga sessions, a day for the dogs, and evenings devoted to Belgian drafts and local brews.
Yoga in the Garden
Theresa Conway, of Yoga on the Ridge, will lead hour-long sessions in the garden. All levels are welcome. Class fee is $10, and advance registration is suggested at www.yogaontheridge.com. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
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DOG DAYS AT DILWORTH PARK, TUES, 8/25 - THURS., 8/27, 1500 MARKET ST, 11AM - 1:30PM
In honor of National Dog Day on August 26, Dilworth Park on the west side of City Hall is celebrating the Dog Days!
Stop by to check out a pet product retailer, ask a question from a professional trainer or learn how to adopt your own furry friend. Meet Barkley, the mascot from Central Bark Doggy Day Care in Philadelphia and ask their experts about your dog's peculiarities.Plus bring your dog by for free nail trims from the team at Central Bark.
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ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR ANDREW JACKSON K-8 SCHOOL, THRU SUN, 8/30, FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, 2125 CHESTNUT
Donations of school supplies are now being accepted. Click here to view a list of supplies needed. All supplies can be dropped off in the box located in the Lobby of the Church.
In addition to the school supplies, monetary donations can be made to purchase additional supplies at a discount. Checks or cash can be made to the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia with School Supplies Drive 2015 in the memo line. Bring or mail to the Unitarian Church -2125 Chestnut St. Phila. Pa. 19103.
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ART EXHIBIT: PHYLLIS ANDERSON "PARALLEL PATHS," THRU SUN 9/6, TWO GALLERY, 236 S 22ND ST.
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| "Peonies in an Urn" acrylic on canvas, 24" x 30", 2015, by Phyllis Anderson |
Recent paintings by local artist Phyllis Anderson.
"I approach painting as an exploration of process which takes on meaning and personal metaphor. With many layers, each painting has a history, no matter the subject. Whether an abstract study, a commissioned portrait or a still life, my pieces are on parallel paths where I find poetry in the physical properties of paint." - Phyllis Anderson
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FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE, SAT, 9/12, 10 AM - 2 PM, 2125 CHESTNUT ST
Sneak Preview, Friday, 9/11, 5 PM - 7 PM
You may drop off your items and leave them in the Sanctuary from Tues day, 9/8, until the afternoon of the sale. Please do not donate any large electronics, computers or clothing other than scarves and jewelry. If you h ave any questions, email events@philauu.org .
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 21, 2015 
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