The Curtis Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free, one-hour concert at South Philly High this Saturday, October 17th, at 5:30 PM. For more details, see the flyer below:
The Citizens’ Engagement Academy (CEA) is a free, 8-week course that invites city departments to share information and resources with residents. Each week a different department (L&I, 311, Streets, etc.) will give a presentation and answer any questions that community members may have. The CEA is a great opportunity to meet other engaged residents, learn … More South Philadelphia Citizens’ Engagement Academy
We have chosen the second Tuesday evening of each month to meet in each other’s homes for friendly conversation and snacks. These events are more social in nature, but often discussions will be about gardening, tree care, or trash. We find that promoting camaraderie does great things for engagement. We all want to lend a hand when … More LoMo Monthly Green Thumb Socials
Here’s a great opportunity to learn the basics of tree planting and care. Have you recently had a tree planted in front of your house? Do you want to help the LoMo Environment committee care for the trees within our neighborhood boundaries? This PHS-sponsored course is for you. The three-part series runs October 7, 14, and … More Tree Tender Classes Start Next Week!
Brian Carney, newly employed at the library, brings his gardening talent to the neighborhood. He has beautified the two planters in front of the library and will be nurturing the trees on the block. Brian was able to procure the plants through his contacts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Renee Pokorny, head librarian at the … More Beautifying Sidewalk Planters at the Fumo Library
We know yard space is hard to come by in South Philly, but if you’ve got some, why not plant a tree in it? TreePhilly has announced their Fall Tree Giveaway events for 2015, and they’re happening throughout October and November. You can register for up to two free yard trees at the following events: … More Tree Philly: Register for a Free Yard Tree (or Two) Today
LoMo’s biggest event of the year is happening this Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Broad Street between Snyder and Jackson. There will be over 60 vendors with bargains galore. You don’t want to miss this! There will be live music and fun for all ages. Have any used books or small household items you’d like … More LoMo Flea Market is This Saturday!
After you visit the LoMo Flea Market, head over the the Mifflin Square Alliance Festival at 6th St between Wolf and Ritner. It runs from 4 – 8 PM. A wonderful afternoon awaits, including: live music and storytelling, hands-on activities for kids, tips from the Trash Academy on keeping the neighborhood clean, educational workshops, plus food … More Mifflin Square Alliance Festival – Saturday, September 19th
Carol Urovsky (Environmental Committee) and Terry Jack and Will Shuey (Education Committee) made this happen in late August. This was a major logistical undertaking, involving coordination with school officials, the transportation of 40 bags of mulch on a hot summer day, and lots of volunteer labor. The 40 bags of mulch were spread around 18 … More Jenks School Tree Mulching and Wood Surrounds for Tree Pits
The sunflowers are finished and we are planting a few more perennials, plants and flowers that come back year after year. In June we entered the Gas Station garden in the 2015 PHS Gardening & Greening Contest under the category of Public Space gardens. Many people admire the garden while waiting for the bus or … More LoMo’s Gas Station Community Garden Gets Late Summer Boost
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association 