Author: Kat
Season of Giving – Pick up an extra pack for the homeless!
The Druedling Center serves the most vulnerable; helping them recover the dignity of standing on their own. They are unique among Philadelphia’s transitional housing organizations in the length of time they stay involved with families and in the…
Read More »BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES – Meeting of December 2, 2019
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Avery Amaya; Michael Coyne; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Amy Sweeney; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. ABSENT: Claire Adler, Vice-President; Kristen Ainscoe; Melanie Coffman; Barbara Saverino; ALSO PRESENT: Kenny Cooper, student reporter for…
Read More »Now Through Jan 12 – Xmas Tree Recycling
Dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly by recycling it with the NLNA! Drop off your tree, with all decorations and tinsel removed, on the 3rd Street side of Liberty Lands (southern end) concrete area right behind Kaplan’s Bakery….
Read More »Children’s Clothing Swap – Sun, Jan 5
From 10am to 1pmNorthern Liberties Community Center(3rd & Fairmount) A Northern Liberties tradition! Pass down gently used children’s clothes to fellow parents, and pick up clothes for your kids from others! Questions: Jennifer King at j.king@icloud.com.
Read More »NLArts Kids Winter Break Camp – Registration Closed
Join us for the last three days of NLArts Camp for 2019… Friday, December 27Monday, December 30Tuesday, December 31 Camps run from 8:30am – 3:30pm (no aftercare)$50 per day or $135 for all 3 days$45 sibling discount for…
Read More »December Zoning Meeting – Mon, Dec 30, 2019
Zoning Motions are approved by the Board at the following month’s board meeting, which is held the first Monday of the month. To review past zoning meeting minutes and approved motions find the applicable NLNA Board Meeting Minutes…
Read More »Operation Santa: Gift Wrapping Party Dec 19 and 20 – Deliveries on Dec 21
The NLNA’s Annual Operation Santa gift-wrapping and gift & food delivery is coming! Help deliver happy holidays to families in need in our area. Gather for gift-wrapping on Thursday Dec 19 from 5 to 8pm and Friday Dec…
Read More »Caroling at Orkney Park – Sat, Dec 21
From 4:30pm to 6:30pmat Orkney Park(Enter through Lawrence St Playground, 854 Lawrence St). Join Friends of Orkney park for holiday caroling with Dee Dee’s Church Choir, hot drinks, s’mores and snacks. This is a free event by Friends…
Read More »Parade of Spirits at Liberty Lands – Sat, Dec 14
The Parade of Spirits is Northern Liberties’ family-friendly home-grown Krampuslauf Celebration. Gather at Liberty Lands at 4pm to see the costumes, hear the Slavic Singers, and warm your hands at the bonfire. Come in costume or borrow a…
Read More »December Farm Market at Liberty Lands – Sat, Dec 14
from 1pm to 4pm Come rain, or shine, or snow! Vegetable Power Farms will be selling: • Weaths ranging from $20 to $35• Yummy Eggs $6 per dozen And, they’ll be taking orders for grass-fed beef! Plus, Petunia…
Read More »Come Wrap With Us – Sun, Dec 15
from 6:30pm to 9:00pmNoLibs Community Center700 N. 3rd Street • 19123 Bring your Christmas and/or Hanukkah presents. We’ll provide the wrapping paper, ribbons, wine, hot chocolate and deserts! Admission: $15/adult (sliding scale – all proceeds benefit the NLNA) Wear…
Read More »Drop Off the Kids at NLArts Winter Workshop – Sat, Dec 7 – and Shop the Spree in NoLibs & Fishtown!
Kids Holiday Craft Afternoon Saturday, December 7 from 2:00pm — 6:00pmHave your child(ren) join their friends at NLArts for an afternoon of Holiday craft making while you enjoy the Northern Liberties and Fishtown Holiday Shopping Spree! Children ages…
Read More »Special Neighborhood Meeting About Extended Second Street Closure – Thur, Dec 5
Starts at 7pm – Northern Liberties Community Center (3rd & Fairmount) Next year 2nd St will be CLOSED at Germantown Ave for 4 to 5 months when the Water Department’s major sewer main upgrade project for Germantown Avenue…
Read More »Parade of Spirits Maker Workshop – Sun, Nov 17
from 1 to 4pm at theNorthern Liberties Community Center (3rd & Fairmount) Prepare for this year’s Parade of Spirits (Dec 14) at this casual workshop. Learn techniques for making masks, lanterns & noisemakers. Share your inspiration for this…
Read More »Board Of Directors Minutes – Meeting of Nov 4, 2019
PRESENT: Matt Ruben, President; Claire Adler, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer; Janet Finegar, Secretary; Kristen Ainscoe; Melanie Coffman; Jacek Ghosh; Joe Mikuliak; Don Phillips; Barbara Saverino; Amy Sweeney; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. ABSENT: Avery Amaya; Michael Coyne. ALSO PRESENT: Kenny Cooper, student…
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