South Philadelphia News and Updates – 1.7.13
Columbus Square Upcoming Program Reminders
Zumba Class – Mondays – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$6 per class or $25 for five classes.
Yoga Class – Tuesdays – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$6 per class or $25 for five classes.
Meredith Elementary School Auction
The Meredith Auction is taking place on Saturday, March 2nd. Ticket sales begin on January 7th for this annual event. Tickets include dinner, open bar and entertainment by DJ Johnny Looch! Check out the Auction Website for more details. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Purchase your tickets by January 31st and receive 5 iPad raffle tickets with each purchase. Mark your calendars for a fabulous Mardi Gras night on Saturday, March 2nd which will include a silent and live auction. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities for parents interested in helping. If you would like to donate or solicit an auction item, please use this auction donation form. Please contact Donielle at doniellecal@comcast.net and Rebecca at rmakuen@yahoo.com to get involved and help make this event a success.
Gayborhood Event Promoters Workshop
Join a panel of professional promoters share their experainced, tips and tricks of the trade to help you become a better promoter. Workshop will include a panel presentation, Q/A, group discussion and lunch. Duration is approximently bout three hours plus time to network with other promoters. Event includes lunch thanks to Wolf Street Catering. Reserve Tickets online – HERE.
Presenters include:
– Bruce Yelk – NightLifeGay
– Amber Hikes – Stimulus
– Gage – Twisted Life
– Steve McCann – PhillyGayCalendar
Moderated by Rudy Flesher.
Abandoned Bike Removal/Re-Use:
Abandoned Bikes can be reported using this GOOGLE DOC link. You can also use 311 to report abandoned bikes to the City of Philadelphia according to this recent announcement. For more information, email Andrew Levitt at levitt.andrew@gmail.com coordinating this effort with the Bicycle Coalition and City.
Captain Ryan’s Monthly Community Meeting
Tuesday Janaury 8th at 6PM. – 3rd District Roll Call Room, 11th & Wharton Street.
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