 Happy Hour with Council-at-Large, Wed, 12/14, 2016 at 6 PM, at Victor's Bar, 2101 Chestnut St.
Meet Council at-large members Domb, Gym, Oh and Taubenberger (and maybe Greenlee) to converse in a relaxed, informal setting. The first round is on CCRA for CCRA members and their guests. Victor's Bar will graciously provide the food and Happy Hour prices for the rest of your drinks.
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Center City Sacred Spaces Free Tour Sun, 12/11, 1-4pm
For those who walk by our neighborhood's houses of worship but have yet to view their splendid interiors, join CCRA's self-guided tour
which can be commenced at any of twelve participating congregations
each of which will have a map and booklet describing tour stops. The
congregations opening their doors to the public are:
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 18th & Arch
Arch Street United Methodist Church, Broad & Arch
First Presbyterian Church, 21st & Walnut
First Unitarian Church, 22nd & Chestnut
Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, 19th & Walnut
Liberti Church and First Baptist Church, 17th and Sansom
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 21st & Chestnut
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Locust St. btwn 16th and 17th
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 20th & Locust
The Shambhala Meditation Center,2030 Sansom St, 4th Fl.
Tenth Presbyterian Church (2:15-4pm), 17th & Spruce
Trinity Memorial Church, 22nd & Spruce
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Free to CCRA Members
Merchant Member Society Hill Dance Academy is hosting a
Holiday Dance Gala
Friday, December 9, 8-11pm
2nd & Pine St
Live Music, Cocktail Attire
Ladies Provide the Tasty Treats
Gents Provide the Spirits
For more information, call
215-574-3754
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Friends of Greenfield and CCRA
invite you to
Hidden Gems
100 Things to do in Philadelphia Before You Die
Great Ideas for Having More Fun!
Author Talk & Book Signing
Monday, December 12, Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Albert M. Greenfield School, 2200 Chestnut Street
Irene Levy Baker will
speak about her newly-released book, 100 Things to do in Philadelphia
Before You Die. This well-curated, easy-to-use guide includes the
tried-and-true as well as little known gems and tips.
This is a joint event with CCRA and Friends of Greenfield
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Neighborhood News and Events
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TONIGHT
Education: Our Human Right and All Rights on Human Rights Day,
Thurs, 12/8, 5:30 - 8pm, Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq.
Be
informed about the progress and struggle for quality public education
on the global and local level. Presentations and Q&As will allow
you to offer your voice on this issue. Free to the public. Light
refreshments will be served. Click here for more info. |
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Rittenhouse Row
presents
Holiday Fashion Crawl
Saturday, December 10, 12-3pm
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Celebrate the holiday season with lights, trees, parades, fireworks, shows
and more
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Public Schools Survey
PennEnvironment
are gauging public opinion about Philadelphia public schools. Please
answer these 10 simple questions to help us with this important effort!
All results are confidential.
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Astral Artists Presents Gabriel Cabezas, Cello, Sun 12/11, 3pm, American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St.
(click image for more info)
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Make Real Change: End the Cycle of Homelessness Open House, Thurs, 12/15, Convention Ctr, 12th & Arch St, Room 108 A
Amidst
holiday shopping, parties or while finishing year-end projects, please
take just a few minutes to stop by the Center City District's and Office
of Homeless Services' Open House at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
to help those who are homeless by supporting organizations that provide
many things that we may take for granted. Light refreshments will be provided.
CCRA's Government Relations Committee continues top be involved with this issue and will have representation at this meeting.
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Free Street Trees
The
Friends of Schuylkill River Park Tree Tenders is accepting applications
for free street trees to be planted by volunteers next April. Help make
Center City greener and healthier! For an application email Susan Kahn.
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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 and personal identification.
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 SAVE10.
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
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