Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00pm
People’s Baptist Church, 5039 Baltimore Avenue
Continuing on last year’s community conversation to revitalize Baltimore Avenue from 49th – 52nd Streets, the Community Design Collaborative and Cedar Park Neighbors want to gather the community to discuss next steps. The discussion will include a brief summary of the finalized report from last year and an update to the neighborhood on some initial efforts to move it forward.
Following this introduction, there will be brief presentations on the following community desires: senior/affordable housing, building facade improvements, fresh food grocery, greening the corridor, and garden center.
Speakers will include a representative from Friends Rehabilitation about the steps in the process involved in building senior/affordable housing with examples from projects they have built around Philadelphia. Joe McNulty, Cedar Park resident and Baltimore Ave. commercial corridor coordinator for the University City District, will talk about how commercial facade improvement programs work, what sorts of local and state grants and programs are available for Baltimore Ave. businesses. Leah Pillsbury from Mariposa Food Co-op will present information about their plan to expand their store to Beulah Tabernacle building at 49th and Baltimore, including expanding membership to new members, a larger store, more open shopping hours for non-members. Stephanie Chiorean from the Philadelphia Water Department will be speaking on greening plans for the City of Philadlephia and about their ambitious new plans to change the way Philadelphia manages storm water run-off. Danielle Denk will present about a new proposal to possibly bring a Garden Center to some of the empty lots at 51st and Baltimore.
We hope to see you there. Please feel free to invite all of your neighbors for what should be a very informative event.
For further information on the Baltimore Avenue Conversation please contact
Cedar Park Neighbors at 267-531-4147 or contact@cedarparkneighbors.org
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Also please check out the Baltimore Avenue Community Corridor Design Study yourself online.
The link above has the entire study produced by the Community Design Collaborative with the help and input of everyone who came out and participated in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation project. You can view and flip through the book of the study online or download a copy for yourself at the link above. Thanks again for everyone who came out and provided input to the process.
Come to Cedar Park 5/27 7:00 pm to enjoy some funky free live jazz with local faves, Dr. Ketchup.
Dr. Ketchup has been at it, up to it and all about it for a good long while. These Cedar Park residents put their distinct remedy in a saucy blend of instrumentation and feel good rhythms. Don’t miss them as they kick off this years Series in Cedar Park.
Upcoming Shows: JUNE 3, 2011
Rich Tucker and the Universal Concept
These cats will rock your world! Richard tucker has worked as a professional musician for over twenty years. He is first and foremost a guitarist, but can also play bass. He has a foundation in theory and also loves to play by ear. Featuring Special Guest Vocalist Suzanne Burgess.
JUNE 10, 2011
TONY “STICKMAN” WYATT CREW
Tony “Stickman” Wyatt, Drums …Tony Wyatt has been a leader and educator for more than thirty years. He has established himself as one of the topdrummers in the tri-state region. Tony has played for Hank Mobley, James Moody, Bootsie Barnes, and a host of others!
June 17, 2011
THE BUDESA BROTHERS & LUCKY THOMPSON
These gentlemen are consummate professional musicians. Their high energy style and showmanship is known throughout the region. Their sound is rooted in the tradition of the great Philadelphia jazz organ/guitar combos.
15 BUSINESSES TO FEATURE $1 ITEMS IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BALTIMORE AVENUE DOLLAR STROLL
From ice cream to pint glasses to international dishes, $1 deals will be featured every first Thursday from June-September along the avenue; festivities include live music, street vendors, and giveaways of the new West Philly Mix Tape
(Philadelphia, PA) – University City District (UCD) is excited to announce the schedule for the 2011 Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll happening each first Thursday in June through September – June 2, July 7, August 4, and September 1. From 5:30 to 8:30pm. West Philadelphia’s Baltimore Avenue between 42nd and 51st streets will come alive and celebrate its unique businesses offerings and charm with one-night-only $1 bargains. The special $1 items are as eclectic as the fifteen businesses offering them, including Milk & Honey, Dock Street Brewery and the new Mood Cafe. From $1 Bassetts ice cream to $1 mini okinomiyaki (Japanese crepes) to $1 PBRs to $1 Dock Street pint glasses, these warm nights will surely be festive and fun.
In addition to the 15 participating Baltimore Avenue locations, the ever-popular Clark Park Farmers’ Market at 43rd and Baltimore will be offering a spectacular selection of baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more every Thursday from 3-7pm. Check out Jose Garces’ Guapos Tacos food truck and Country Meadows Barbeque stand who will also compliment the market. Additional food trucks and vendors such as Jimmies Cupcake Co., and Maru Global Takoyai will also be selling $1 items along Baltimore Avenue.
If that isn’t enough, UCD will debut the free West Philly Mix Tape download card featuring tracks from some of the neighborhoods finest musicians including the West Philadelphia Orchestra, Stinking Lizaveta, Dr. Dog’s Scott McMicken, Fan of Friends and many more. Stop by the UCD table in front of Calvary Church at 48th and Baltimore to pick one up. All the cool kids will be doing it.
The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll is produced by University City District and sponsored by Aroundphilly.com, Campus Philly, Grid Magazine, Philadelphia City Paper, Philadelphia Weekly, UC Net and UC Review. See below for participating businesses or visit www.universitycity.org for more information.
Baltimore Pet Shoppe
4532 Baltimore Avenue, 215-236-6080
$1 cat and dog treats & accessories
Curio Theatre
815 S. 48th Street, 215-525-1350
$1 tickets to 2011-12 season
preview performances
Dahlak
4708 Baltimore Avenue, 215-726-6464
$1 lentil wraps with small salad
Desi Chaat House
501 S. 42nd Street, 215-386-1999
$1 mango lassis, $1 samosas
Meet the Authors and Panel Discussion at Henry C. Lea Elementary School
47th & Locust
May 5th @ 5:45pm
Free and Open To The Public
The authors of a groundbreaking book about how parents and community members helped to turn the Nettllehurst School in Chicago, a failing public school, into an outstanding and revitilized one. Discussion will include lessons from the examples in the book that parents and community members could use at our local Philadelphia public schools. Discussion is open to the public. Bindlestiff Books will have books for sale at the event.
Monday, April 25th, 7pm
@ the Calvary Community Center (48th & Baltimore)
(The Calvary will be open early (at 6pm) for voting.
Voting ends at 7:30 and results are announced at the end of the meeting.)
Please join Cedar Park Neighbors for our annual board elections and a presentation on what’s happening on Baltimore Ave.
“What’s Happening on the Ave?” speakers and topics will include:
Leah Pillsbury, Capital Campaign Coordinator at Mariposa
- Mariposa Food Co-op’s Expansion Project
Vince Whittacre, Gold Standard Cafe co-owner and BABA member (Baltimore Ave Business Assoc)
- New businesses and BABA’s proposal for sidewalk seating.
Algernong Allen, CPN Board Member and owner of Elena’s Soul
- Upcoming CPN summer festivities (Jazz in the Park, etc.)
Maureen Tate, Baltimore Ave Conversation Volunteer
- Summary on the Baltimore Ave Conversation and possible next steps
Now its time to focus on the garden beds and we hope you might like to help.
This Saturday is the annual citywide Love Your Park event which will take place in Cedar Park from 10 am – 1 pm. We will focus on waking up the gardens: weeding, pruning roses, trimming liriope, mulching tree pits and garden beds.
Bring pruners if you have them. We will have other tools and gloves. Children are welcome.
Cedar Park Neighbors is hosting a CleanUp in the the park on April 2 at 10:00-12:00. This event is part of a larger city wide effort to spring clean public spaces and is part of the City Streets Department’s, fourth annual Phillly Spring Cleanup.
Come out and meet your neighbors, friends, and other users of Cedar Park
CPN will provide FREE coffee, juice and snacks. UCD will provide tools and gloves, The West Philadelphia Cooperative School is also providing snacks.
PLEASE join us clean up our beloved neighborhood park and help to get
it ready for full spring bloom!
From UCD: “A five-alarm fire ripped through West Philadelphia Monday afternoon displacing approximately 98 residents, including families with children, students and seniors. More than 160 firefighters battled the five-alarm blaze that raged through the Windermere Court Apartments at 48th and Walnut streets. Clouds of black smoke could be seen as far as Center City. The fire was declared under control at 7:25pm.
“Many residents left their apartment with just the clothing on their backs. University City District is seeking clothing, coats, shoes, personal hygiene items and any other related items for distribution to these residents through the Salvation Army.”
Photo: Jabari Zuberi
DONATE GOODS:
Clothing, coats, shoes, linens, blankets, personal hygiene items and any other related items (but no furniture, please) can be brought to either:
University City District
3940-42 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
215-243-0555 Drop off Times: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
~ or ~ The Salvation Army – West Philadelphia (also accepting financial contributions)
5501 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-474-1010 Drop off Times: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
UPDATE: Please label your donations “disaster relief” in order to differentiate them from regular donations. Although it’s not required, it would be helpful to separate the clothing before donating, as it makes it easier for distribution and also to keep track of what they have and what is needed. (Separate the clothing by men, women or children, and also, if possible, by size.)
FINANCIAL DONATIONS:
Financial donations to assist with emergency care for the fire victims should be made to either the Salvation Army (info above) or the Red Cross:
From Philadelphia City Kitties: “Many of the Windermere residents had pets, including many cats. So far, City Kitties has learned of 3 or 4 cats who have been pulled from the building alive, even after the fire burned for more than 12 hours. Some residents were also able to get their cats out of the building as they were being evacuated. The PSPCA is temporarily housing animals that have no other place to go, and VHUP has offered free emergency veterinary care.” Philly City Kitties is collecting emergency donations for veterinarians, boarding facilities, etc. as well as applications for Windermere residents in need of assistance for their pet through their website: http://citykitties.org
Photo: Jabari Zuberi
Cedar Park Neighbors
sends our sympathies
to all of those impacted
by this tragedy and
our sincere thanks
to all who helped
fight this blaze
and to all who
are assisting the
Windermere residents
to get back on their feet.
Celebrate 50 years of Cedar Park Neighbors and 100 years of Cedar Park (the park) in our beautiful & historic Cedar Park. 50th and Baltimore Ave. Noon to 5pm.
