Weekly E-Newsletter
Our Sponsors:
William Penn House
Southern Land Company
AMC Delancey
Clemens Construction
Robin Apartments
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News and Updates
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Celebration of Center City Living, Casino Night!
We are currently accepting donations for our silent auction. If you would like to donate an item, please email Travis Oliver, or call 215-546-6719.
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Interesting Things are Happening at the Markward Recreation Center
Markward
would like inform our neighbors about some things happening at the
Markward Rec Center (aka Taney Playground), located in the western-most
part of the neighborhood. Click or tap here to see what's going on at the Playground.
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Free Street Trees
Do you have space for a tree in front of your property? The Friends of Schuylkill River Park PHS Tree Tender group plants free
street trees in our area. Property owners must remove dead trees and
stumps but PHS will arrange for free concrete removal where necessary.
Apply online here. The deadline for the fall planting is at the end of April. Help make our neighborhood green and clean!
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Office Closure
In observance of the President's Day Holiday, the CCRA office is closed Monday, 2/18, and will reopen on Tuesday, 2/19.
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Trash Collection
In observance of the Presidents' Day
Holiday, no trash will be collected on Monday, 2/18. Garbage collection
will resume on Tuesday, 2/19.
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Renew Your Membership To Get The DiBruno Brothers Discount
The deadline to submit our list to DiBruno's is fast approaching.
DiBruno Brothers has renewed their popular 10% discount to CCRA members
who join or renew by 2/28/19. The discount will be good as of today to
members who have already renewed. Remember to pick up your card at
your local DiBruno Brothers establishment to start saving today!
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Community Garden Plot Lottery
Each
year five garden plots (four 10x10 and one 10x15) in the Schuylkill
River Park Community Garden (located at approximately 25th and Spruce
Streets) are awarded to non-members of the Center City Residents'
Association (CCRA) for a one season term. To be eligible, candidates
must be bone fide residents of CCRA's geographic boundaries, defined as
residing in the area encompassed by South Street, Broad Street, John F.
Kennedy Boulevard and the Schuylkill River, City of Philadelphia, PA. Winners pay a one-time fee of $65 for a 10x10 or $85 for a 10x15.
To enter the lottery, please send email with your name, address, phone number, and email to the following address (requests MUST include your residential address and email): Center City Residents' Association 1900 Market St. 8th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email, centercity@centercityresidents.org. Requests must reach the destination by March 2, 2019. The drawing will take place in early March and winners will be contacted by phone or email. One entry per household. |
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Community Events
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Hudson Street Gallery Exhibition Artwork by Gail Gaines
Gail Gaines is a Philadelphia resident, fashion designer, illustrator, and educator. Friday, February 22, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Free and open to the public.
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Singing City Presents "The Children's March," Sunday, 2/24, 2019, 3pm Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 23 S. 38th St.
The
Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 was the catalyst for
bringing about the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. On May 2, 1963,
the children of Birmingham flooded the city's streets-and the city's
jail-to challenge segregation. With dogs and fire hoses, police tried to
stop them. Yet, in ways their parents could not, the children
prevailed, defying the police intimidation that long had plagued
Birmingham's black community. Singing was a large part of the protest
that resulted in the arrest of thousands of children. A DJ used code and
song to spread the word, transmitting news of the march over the radio.
This is a work that unites all ages in re-telling the story that
changed the direction of the Civil Rights movement in America. Click or tap here for more information.
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Philadelphia Suburban Artist Shows
Recent Abstract Artwork at the Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd Street,
beginning Friday, 3/8, 6PM
Tammy Kushnir has been an artist her whole
life. She finds her passion in her creations. She is currently
licensed with "Roaring Brooks Art" and works with "Oopsy Daisy"
designing art for children and teens. Her artwork has been seen in
various brick and mortar and online gallery shows. She currently
resides in Chalfont, PA with her husband and two teen sons.
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Greenfield Home and School Association Annual Auction
Join the Greenfield Home and School
Association on March 15, 2019 at 6:30pm for our 12th Annual Auction
& Social Greenfield 2.0 - Auction for Upgrades 2019 @ Dorrance
Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts, 320 S Broad Street. For more
information, click or tap here.
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Classes at the Markward Playground
Mondays: Zumba at 6:00pm
Wednesdays: Ceramics at 7:00pm
Thursdays: Zumba Toning at 6:00pm
Classes are $10 per person |
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For more information about neighborhood events, check out CCRA's Community Events Calendar
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Useful Links
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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.
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Suga Restaurant, 1720 Sansom St. (215-717-8968)
Ursula Hobson Fine Art Framing, 1528 Waverly St (215.546.7889)
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St, (uses separate card, see info here)
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)
Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Home Helpers Philly, 1835 S. Broad St., Ste 2 (215-334-2600)
Jason Matthew Salon, 1735 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl (215-665-8030)
Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
Nature's Gallery Florist, 2124 Walnut St (215-563-5554)
NextMove Dance - 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.
Photo Lounge 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)
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