Saturday, October 29, 2016

CCRA Newsletter

 
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Mark your Calendar
 
Tonight
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*Forum: L&I Comm. David Perri, Th., 10/27, 7pm, Tenth Presby.17 & Spruce*
Sunday, 11/13, Tea, Cookies, & Solar, 3pm, Ethical So'y, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq
Mon., 11/14, Gals' Night Out at Society Hill Dance Academy, 7pm, 2nd & Pine
Thurs, 11/17, 325 S. 18th St Conservatory Hrg, 9:30am, City Hall, Courtrm 602

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The Good Stuff Fast.... The difficulty with this newsletter is that we have so much good stuff to tell you about that it is hard to giving everything the space and prominence that it deserves.  And about half of you are reading this on a phone.  Two special things this week: a public forum with L&I Commissioner David Perri and answers to reader question from Managing Director Mike DeBerardinis.  But there's lots more. 
CCRA News & Events
Public Forum Tonight: Commissioner David Perri of Licensing & Inspections, Thurs, 10/27, 7PM, Tenth Presby., 17 & Spruce St
In past CCRA forums with city leaders, people have had a lot to say about L&I. Recognizing your interest, CCRA is hosting a forum with L&I Comm. Perri, where you can ask questions, get answers, make suggestions and talk about concerns, whether its construction safety, building conditions, restaurant sanitation, communications or broken sidewalks.
 
 

Answer:
  Thank you to CCRA ... the Kenney Admin. is launching a multi-dept. task force to improve enforcement  ... updates in the months ahead.  I hope that once ... implemented, [these] issues ... will no longer be major concerns .... Trash ... should not be set out before 5 p.m., Oct. 1-Mar. 31, or 7 p.m., Apr. 1-Sept. 30 the night before ....  The Streets Department SWEEP Unit  ...  enforces ... [and] meets with concerned residents ... to address problem[s] ... and ... hold violators accountable. ... [C]ontact SWEEP at 215-685-4275. ... [I]n most of Center City, Streets provides nightly mechanical street sweeping and [empties] Big Belly [trashcans]. Streets works closely with community organizations [like CCRA] to coordinate cleaning  ... Streets has several programs to help ..., including SWEEP, the Citywide Cleaning Unit, and the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee ....
 
- Michael DiBerardinis, Managing Director.
 
If you have a question , email it to centercity@centercityresidents.org (with "Inside City Hall" in the subject) and CCRA will share them with "Mike D".
Solarize Center City Update 

Thanks to those of you (more than 60!) who joined us at the Trinity Church for our kick off event. It was lively and a great start. We are busy preparing initial solar proposals and have our first contract in hand. Please visit  www.solarizecentercity.com for more info! Upcoming events include:

Teas, Cookies, and Solar
Sunday 11/13 @ 3pm @ the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square. We will welcome RSVPs shortly. 

Winter Is Coming: Solar Survival
Save the date: Thursday 12/1 @ 5:30pm @ the Dwight D (a new Bed and Breakfast) at the Dwight D @ 256 S. 16th Street.
 
We are busy planning additional gatherings, including at area coffee shops and hot spots. If you'd be willing to gather your neighbors to host us or have suggestions for great venues in the area, please don't hesitate to let us know. Call 215 939.6699 or email info@solar-states.com. Don't forget, CCRA members get an additional five cents off per watt, which means hundreds of dollars saved on your solar!
 
CCRA & Society Hill Dance Acad. present
Gals' Night Out, Monday Nov. 14, 2016 7-9
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Society Hill Dance Academy

Since 2002, Society Hill Dance Academy has been Philadelphia's favorite dance studio. We offer lessons to individuals, couples or groups in all levels of Smooth and Latin dances including but not limited to: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Rumba, Bolero, Salsa, Mambo, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Cha Cha, Merengue and Bachata.  Our monthly theme parties, weekly group classes, holiday parties and nights out in the city will introduce you to a whole new social atmosphere and deliver the countless benefits that ballroom dancing has to offer.  Regardless of your skill level and objective, our talented, friendly and accommodating dance instructors can make you feel comfortable, confident and accomplished on the dance floor.
 
Through a special arrangement with the Center City Residents Association, we are offering an introductory Free VIP Instructional Package (valued at $200) to CCRA members.  The VIP package includes 3 group classes and one private lesson.  You can arrange for the CCRA offer as an individual or as a couple by contacting SHDA at 215-574-3574 or via email at info@societyhilldance.com  and asking for the CCRA VIP package.  You can also arrange your own group for a fun learning environment.  Come join the fun and merriment found at Society Hill Dance Academy. 
325 S. 18th Conservatorship Hearing ,Thurs Nov 17, 9:30, City Hall, Courtroom 602
Neighbors interested in the conservatorship proceedings about the derelict property on the southeast corner of 18th and Delancey may attend this rescheduled hearing. Michael McIlhinney, the attorney for the parties seeking the appointment of a conservator can be reached at  mmcilhinney@otlp.com.
Happy Hour with your Philadelphia Council-at-Large members, Dec. 14, 2016 at 6 PM, at Victor's Bar, 2101 Chestnut St.
CCRA has many events with officials representing districts in our footprint. We're honored to provide this event to meet our Council-at-Large members. Each will speak for a couple minutes about their 2017 focus and then mingle. This is a face-to-face time for you with city leaders. All seven at-Large members are invited. First round is on CCRA for CCRA members and their guests.  Victor's Bar will graciously provide the food and Happy Hour prices for drinks.
Neighborhood News and Events
Art Exhibition, TONITE, 10/27, 5-7pm, C.R.Ettinger Studio, 2215 South Street

The C.R. Ettinger Studio Gallery invites you to the opening of a new exhibition of etchings by artist José Ortiz-Pagán, entitled CÉNIT (Addendum).  Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Ortiz-Pagán received degrees from the University of Puerto Rico and the Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Rome. His images are about political events in the last 40 years and how industrial systems have displaced people. He was awarded the Carlos Marichal award on Printmaking. This event is free and open to the public.
Art Exhibition at Twenty-Two Gallery:  "Recent Work" by Phyllis Anderson, Now thru Sun, 11/6, 236 S. 22nd St
Scribbles Bebop 48 x 72 in. acrylic on canvas 2016
 
"I have been painting for nearly three decades, exploring process and outcome, meaning and metaphor. I am inspired by the rhythmic energy of dance or music. My aim is to express the joy and energy of painting through the basic elements of color, line and surface."  - Phyllis Anderson
Greenfield Bake Sale, Tues, 11/8, 7am - 6pm, Greenfield Sch., 2200 Chestnut St.
 
The families of Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School will be trying to make this election SWEET and are hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, November 8th, from 7:00am - 6:00pm. If this is your polling location please stop by the tasty tent. All proceeds will benefit the students at Albert M Greenfield School, 2200 Chestnut Street.
Under Glass:  A Victorian Obsession w/ Author and Collector John Whitenight, Thurs, 11/17, 2pm, Atheneum, 210 S. 6th St.

John Whitenight, author of the beautiful and captivating book, "Under Glass - A Victorian Obsession" will share his interest in and love of this little known Penn's Village has discovered yet another fascinating neighbor: Victorian decorative art.
 
Please register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or call 215 925 7333. There is no charge for Penn's Village members and volunteers but a $5 donation is appreciated from other guests.
Useful Links
CCRA Merchant Member 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.

PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St, (215-772-1911)
Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St. (215-840-3577)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Ursula Hobson Fine Art Framing, 1528 Waverly St (215.546.7889)
Crow & The Pitcher, 267 S. 19th St (267-876-2808)
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)
Liberty Vet Pets, 265 S. 20th St. (888-458-8587)
Nature's Gallery Florist, 2124 Walnut St (215-563-5554)
 
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
 
Dance Affiliate - Get $10 off  Dance Performances with your CCRA Membership.  Members use  promo code allattheprince.
 
My Doc Urgent Care, - 1420 Locust St (215 800-1909). Show your membership card and for a $25 flu shot with this coupon.
 
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
 
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