SOSNA News Letter

Leap Day Happy Hour & SOSNA's Walkability Plan Friends & Neighbors,  It's Leap Year- you get an entire extra day in February. So don't waste it! Spend Leap Day hanging with friends (new & old) at Los Camaradas at our Leap Day Happy Hour! From 5:30-7:30PM enjoy $4 select beers and house wines, $6 margaritas and $6 snacks. We also have a little competition planned- A prize will go to SOSNA's newest neighbor as well as the neighbor who's lived in the 'hood the longest. Do you have a new neighbor, or, have you been meaning to get to know someone on your block? Invite them to come along! Would you like to see more green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in our neighborhood? The Safety Committee has been working hard on a plan to bring more green infrastructure to the neighborhood through the implementation of the SOSNA Walkability Plan. GSI not only manages storm water, it can also help with traffic calming - making our neighborhood safer for walking and biking. The Safety Committee plans to bring traffic calming to intersections around our schools, join us at the next SOSNA Safety Committee meeting (7:30pm on March 17th) to learn how you can help with this important project! You can also let the Philadelphia Water Department know you'd like to see more green stormwater infrastructure in our neighborhood by taking their short 5 minute survey about Green City, Clean Waters! (Green City, Clean Waters is Philadelphia’s plan to manage stormwater pollution entering our creeks and rivers through the use of green infrastructure.) Events Leap Day Happy Hour It's Leap Year- meaning you get an entire extra day in February. Don't waste it! Spend your extra evening hanging with friends (new & old) at Los Camaradas at our Leap Day Happy Hour! From 5:30-7:30PM enjoy $4 select beers and house wines, $6 margaritas and $6 snacks. We also have a little competition planned- A prize will go to SOSNA's newest neighbor as well as the neighbor who's lived in the 'hood the longest. Do you have a new neighbor, or, have you been meaning to get to know someone on your block? Invite them to come along! Events Classical Open Mic Matinee Join Aurora Classical for a Classical Open Mic Afternoon on February 27th at the Bainbridge Club. Come and play 5-10 min of any classical piece you wish (an accompanist will be provided), or just listen. There will be a cash bar, refreshments will be provided.  Events SCP Spring Into The Arts Please join Stanton Community Partner for a fundraiser at NextFab to support the school yard project at E.M. Stanton Elementary School! Tickets include beer, wine and refreshments, and an opportunity to bid on goodies from local businesses, artists and craftsman in a silent auction. To purchase your tickets, click here.    Events FoCA Night Out Friends of Chester Arthur’s Night Out is a chance for parents, teachers and community members to gather, socialize and support local Philadelphia public education. Proceeds from a silent auction will benefit FoCA and Chester Arthur School. Events Police Community Meeting - PSA-1 The Police Community Meeting for PSA 1 (Police Service Area 1) will take place the Fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30PM at the SOSNA Office, 1901 Christian Street. This is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with officers from the 17th Police District who watch our neighborhood. You will hear about recent crime activity and have the opportunity to raise ideas and concerns directly to the officers. Events 311 Mobile App Training & Town Watch Group Patrol Join the SOSNA Safety Committee for a 311 Mobile App Training and Town Watch Neighborhood Group Patrol on the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. These patrols will begin at the SOSNA Office (1901 Christian Street). This is a good opportunity to learn about how to use 311 to resolve neighborhood issues, as well as to check out what Town Watch is all about.