SOSNA Newsletter

What's Going On At SOSNA? Friends & Neighbors,  Do you have a neighborhood project you'd like to tackle, but don't know where to start? Have you been wondering what SOSNA is working on and how you could help? Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our committees of volunteers SOSNA is able to tackle the big projects, plan the events and create the community spaces that make our neighborhood the best place to live in Philly. Take a look at our current projects- whether it's planning  events at the Triangles Plaza, creating Carpenter Green, or organizing neighbors to clean our streets, we have something for everyone. Check out our events calendar to find our when each of the groups listed below has their next meeting or event. All are welcome! Events Zoning Committee Meeting The next SOSNA Zoning Committee meeting will take place at the SOSNA office, 1901 Christian Street, at 7PM on June 15, 2016. The SOSNA Zoning Committee always meets the third Wednesday of every month starting at 7 PM.     June 15, 2016 SOSNA ZONING AGENDA : 1. 922 S 19th Street: Use application for a doggie daycare facility.   Events Carpenter Green Backyard BBQ Bring your neighbors, friends, kids, family, dog, barista, bartender, whoever- We're having a BBQ at Carpenter Green Park on June 18th! We'll be serving up burgers, dogs (veggie too) and beer to celebrate summertime and the end of the school year. Check out the soon-to-be park, grab a bite and get in on some lawn games. We'll have the sprinkler going for the kiddies as well as bocce, badminton, corn hole and more. Make a day of it and bring a picnic blanket for some quality lounge time. Donations for beverages are greatly appreciated, and all proceeds will go towards Phase 2 and the completion of the park. Events Triangles Summer Music Series Thursdays and Sundays throughout the spring and summer we're bringing food, fun and MUSIC to the Triangles Plaza as part of our Triangles Summer Music Series. For the full list of dates, bands and food trucks, click here.    Events Jamz at Julian Abele Park Join us on June 8th from 6-8PM for the Summer 2016 Music Series at Julian Abele Park! Fun for the whole family! Bring a blanket, cooler, chairs and enjoy the free entertainment. A great way to enjoy summer nights in the city while hanging with your neighbors. For more info and future events, click here.  News Welcome Murray Spencer and Jim Hartnett to the Board of Directors We'd like to welcome Murray Spencer and Jim Hartnett to the SOSNA Board of Directors! At the June General Membership Meeting the community unanimously voted to appoint both Jim and Murray in order fill two vacancies due to  previous board members moving from the neighborhood. Jim is a member of our Clean & Green Committee, a SOSNA Clean Block Rep and Carpenter Green volunteer. Murray participates in Zoning Workgroup and has served on SOSNA's Zoning Committee since 2008, he's dedicated to improving the urban design of our neighborhood.

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