Wednesday, May 1, 2013

TOMORROW!!! WPNA Fundraiser at Miss Rachel's Pantry!

Please join us for the 1st West Passyunk Ave Fundraiser!

Check out the article in the Passyunk Post!

WHEREMiss Rachel's Pantry, 1732 W Passyunk Avenue
WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00pm
COST: $35 per person (cash only!)
What you get: Tapas style menu, buffet setting, byob (however, they'll be some freely available), $1 raffle, coupon book from local businesses and a really great time!!
WHY: proceeds will benefit landscaping and beautification efforts along West Passy
RSVPwestpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com 

We will be selling our new West Passyunk sweatshirts and t-shirts (kids sizes too!)

Come out and support your neighborhood!!!

Friday, April 26, 2013

**NEXT THURSDAY** West Passyunk Ave Fundraiser!

Do you love West Passyunk as much as we do?!?! 
Then come on out for our West Passyunk Ave Fundraiser!

WHEREMiss Rachel's Pantry, 1732 W Passyunk Avenue
WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00pm
COST: $35 per person (cash only!)
What you get: Tapas style menu, buffet setting, byob (however, they'll be some freely available), $1 raffle, coupon book from local businesses and a really great time!!
WHY: proceeds will benefit landscaping and beautification efforts along W Passy
RSVPwestpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com 

Come out and support your neighborhood!!!


Free Computer Classes - KeySpot


DiSilvestro Recreation Center is one of six KeySpots located in the South Philadelphia area. There are other KeySpots located throughout the city and we all have the same purpose of bringing Internet access, training, and technology to all Philadelphia communities. The city’s KeySpots mission is to increase computer and internet access among underserved and underprivileged Philadelphians.

Free computer classes are on Monday and Thursday from 1:30-3:00pm and  6:30-8:00pm. More classes will be added when more students join. All of these basic computer classes will be hands-on, with plenty of handouts and only a little bit of note taking.

DiSilvestro Playground
City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation
1701 S. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-685-1598
www.phillykeyspots.org 

Monday, April 8, 2013

West Passyunk Ave Fundraiser - Miss Rachel's Pantry

Do you love West Passyunk as much as we do?!?!

Then come on out for our West Passyunk Ave Fundraiser!

WHERE: Miss Rachel's Pantry, 1732 W Passyunk Avenue
WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 6:30 - 9:00pm
COST: $35 per person (cash only!)
What you get: Tapas style menu, buffet setting, byob (however, they'll be some freely available), $1 raffle, coupon book from local businesses and a really great time!!
WHY: proceeds will benefit landscaping and beautification efforts along W Passy
RSVP: westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com 



Saturday, April 6, 2013

Philly Spring Cleanup - Volunteers Needed & FREE Lunch!

FREE Volunteer Lunch this upcoming Saturday, April 13 from 12:00 - 3:00pm at the South Philly Tap Room. So come to 22nd and West Passyunk Avenue at 9:00am and join us for the 6th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup! Visit www.phillycleanup.com to sign up or you can go directly to our project here

THANK YOU!! West Passyunk Mulching!

Thanks to everyone who came out early this morning to help mulch all along West Passyunk Avenue! We will be planting some amazing shrubs and plants along the Avenue next so stay tuned!
Check out more photos on our Facebook page!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Volunteer Opportunities! We Need Your Help!

Philadelphia Youth Music Program in Point Breeze
Philly Rising is looking for volunteers to help with their music instruction program at Wilson Park Community.  No experience necessary!

Walking School Bus at Girard Elementary
Volunteers will walk with Girard Elementary students either in the morning to school or in the afternoon home after school, providing a safe walking environment for the children. Scheduling is flexible.

West Passyunk Ave Mulching - Saturday, April 6
We survived the construction, and now it's time to start working on the greening of West Passyunk Ave.  First up: Mulching! You may have noticed the areas of dirt that were left behind after construction.  Throughout the year we will be planting in those, but first we must mulch.

Philly Spring Cleanup - Saturday, April 13
Join us as we clean up West Passyunk Ave! And stay tuned for details on a post-cleanup party for volunteers.

Spring Tree Planting - Saturday, April 20
We have 22 trees to plant this Spring and we need your help! No experience necessary.

Please email us at westpassyunkneighbors (at) hotmail (dot) com if you are interested in any of these opportunities!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

DATE CHANGE: WPNA Zoning Meeting - Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm


DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLY THURSDAY
Please join WPNA’s Zoning Committee for a public meeting to solicit community feedback for the following application:

2435 W. Passyunk Avenue Application for demolition of all existing structures on lot and the erection of a one story structure & canopy above a fueling island for use as automobile fueling station with accessory retail sale of groceries with prep & serving of food for takeout; For the erection of one double sided freestanding sign & for the creation of six off-street parking spaces (including zero handicap spaces). Refusal was on the grounds that automobile service station with take-out food is prohibited in Passyunk Ave; special controls district; proposal does not include required handicap space; the required 6’W X 6’H screening along residential lines is not included in proposal.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm **NEW DATE**
Where: 1st District Police Station, 2301 S 24th St. (between Wolf & Ritner)

PLEASE NOTE: WPNA Zoning Meetings will be held the 4th Thursday of every month at 1st District Police Station at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

WPNA Zoning Meeting - April 3, 7:00pm

Please join WPNA’s Zoning Committee for a public meeting to solicit community feedback for the following application:

2435 W. Passyunk Avenue Application for demolition of all existing structures on lot and the erection of a one story structure & canopy above a fueling island for use as automobile fueling station with accessory retail sale of groceries with prep & serving of food for takeout; For the erection of one double sided freestanding sign & for the creation of six off-street parking spaces (including zero handicap spaces). Refusal was on the grounds that automobile service station with take-out food is prohibited in Passyunk Ave; special controls district; proposal does not include required handicap space; the required 6’W X 6’H screening along residential lines is not included in proposal.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm
Where: 1st District Police Station, 2301 S 24th St. (between Wolf & Ritner)

PLEASE NOTE: WPNA Zoning Meetings will be held the 4th Thursday of every month at 1st District Police Station at 7:00pm.

Friday, March 15, 2013

FREE Tree Application Now Available!

Would you like to apply for a FREE Street Tree in front of your house or business? Now is the time to apply! There are no costs involved - the City will even come out and cut your sidewalk if needed. The deadline for this round is March 31, 2013. Please email us for a copy of the application at westpassyunkneighbors@hotmail.com.