December 4, 2023
The Calvary Center for Culture and Community (CCCC), a nonprofit created by Calvary United Methodist Church in 2000 to manage staffing, space rental and fundraising related to the Calvary building, is in the process of restructuring its governance, organizational structure, and business model. The organization is hosting an informal meet-and-greet with current CCCC Board members, Calvary United Methodist Church leadership and other community stakeholders, on Monday, Dec. 11, 5-6 p.m.
The purpose of the gathering is three-fold:
1. To provide important updates on the Calvary building, including plans to restructure the CCCC Board to provide for broader community representation and more effective management and maintenance.
2. To encourage networking and relationship-building in support of Calvary’s ongoing function as a critical center of community activity.
3. To invite your consideration as to how you (and/or your office/organization) might be involved in or otherwise support the CCCC’s mission going forward.
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November 30, 2023
Walnut West Library Friends are holding the annual “Huge Holiday Book Sale” at the library located at 40th and Walnut on Tuesday, Dec. 5, noon to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the sale, you will find the library’s best donated books, barely used, for all ages and interests, and priced from $1 to $3, with a few as low as $0.50.
Proceeds from this event help pay for programs, supplies and furniture at the library.
Last year’s book sale funds went toward purchasing 10 comfortable desk chairs for the hardworking library staff, a new beanbag chair in the Teen Corner, and a blowout party to launch Librarian Bruce Seibers into retirement, as well as supplies for several children’s programs.
You can find more details about the library, including events, on the Free Library of Philadelphia website, and the Friends’ Facebook page.
(Photo courtesy of Walnut West Library Friends)
November 28, 2023
UPDATE (11/30/2023): Curio is inviting kids to their dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. FREE of charge. Please call 215-921-8243 for reservations as space is limited. The show lasts approximately one hour including the immersive “Fab Lab” portion. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Also, please note that there will be photos taken for social media.
Next month, Curio Theatre Company will present something unusual and innovative. Families are invited to take part in the immersive theatre program – Makerspace. The first play in this new program, Jack and the Beanstalk, will stage December 9-30, with previews taking place December 6, 7 and 8.
Here’s how it works:
Children who arrive to see a performance will have the opportunity to “make theatre” – create props, set pieces and voice recordings. They will even color a large cow on wheels! All these things will then be part of the show. Curio Theatre Company believes that “all children benefit not from just watching plays, but from making art.”
This event is fun for the whole family and people of all ages (3 to 99) are invited.
The play is written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Performances begin at 2 p.m. except for the preview shows (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets are $15-$20 for adults and $10-$15 for children. Curio Theatre is located at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community (48th and Baltimore). For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
November 16, 2023
The annual Philadelphia Marathon returns this weekend, with events taking place from Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19. Two main events, a half-marathon and marathon will be held on Saturday and Sunday respectively. As always, the marathon events that draw thousands of visitors and participants, will shut down many roads in the city. Here is a summary of what roads and streets in West Philly will be closed to accommodate runners. Also, check out information below on cheer zones. Race maps are available here.
Both races kick off at Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 7 a.m.
Cheering zones for Saturday’s Half-Marathon:
• 33rd and Walnut Street
• 33rd and Market Street
• 34th and Girard Avenue (Philadelphia Zoo)
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October 25, 2023
Another great West Philly tradition, the Peoplehood Parade & Pageant, is returning Saturday, Oct. 28. The event was postponed by one week due to rain last Saturday. As always, the parade will feature giant puppets, created by Spiral Q artists and community volunteers. Here are some more details about this year’s event.
The line-up begins at Noon near The Paul Robeson House (50th and Walnut). The parade departs at 1 p.m. and proceeds to Clark Park at 45th and Kingsessing (see the map below), where performances will take place starting at approximately 2:15 p.m.
The family-friendy event, which promotes diversity, civic engagement and creativity, has been held since late 1990’s. Besides giant puppets, it features drumlines and banners. Last year, 43 community groups and over 600 people joined the parade and celebration, according to the longtime event organizer, Spiral Q, a West Philly-based arts organization.
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October 25, 2023
Fall is the best time of the year to plant a yard tree, and now interested residents can sign up for a free yard tree from Tree Philly, a program of Philadelphia Parks & Rec. About a dozen tree species are available to choose from, including fruit trees, large shade trees and beautiful flowering trees/shrubs (click here for more details).
West and Southwest Philadelphia residents can pre-register for the following tree giveaway events with Tree Philly’s community partners:
Saturday, Nov. 5, 12-2 p.m.
Partner: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden
Location: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden, 320 N. 41st St., Philadelphia
Registration: Register Here
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 31
Note: Trees are reserved for residents of 19104 and 19139 zip codes.
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