Community Corner

Northern Children's Services Gift Boutique Thursday in Roxborough

Northern children Services will host its annual holiday boutique while the Central Roxborough Civic Association will hold its regular monthly meeting.

Here's what's going on around town Thursday in Roxborough.

Central Roxborough Civic Association

Meeting Dates: CRCA is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) serving the Central Roxborough community. CRCA meets on the first Thursday of each month, except July and August, at the Leverington Presbyterian Church at Ridge and Hermitage streets at 7:30 PM.

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Next Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

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Holiday Gift Boutique

Plans are under way for the Northern Children's Services Holiday Gift Boutique on Thursday, December 5th, which is promising to be a wonderful event. Proceeds from the Boutique will directly benefit the children and families we serve, many of whom are facing extraordinary challenges. This exciting community event will help usher in the holiday season with beautiful holiday decorations, gifts, gourmet food items, unique home accessories, handmade jewelry and holiday treats. Artists, designers and crafters interested in participating in the event are encouraged sign up as soon as possible. Please let us know your intentions to participate as a vendor, volunteer or to donate to our drawing. Space Reservation deadline: 11/25/13.

Space is limited so please hurry to reserve your space!

CALLING ALL VENDORS!

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form.  Vendor tables are $25 each. For more information, please contact Maureen Klein for details at (215) 482-1423 Ext. 1202 or email mklein@northernchildren.org.

Northern Children’s Services supports the healthy development of children, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities.  This community event helps us accomplish that mission.

Northern Children’s Services
Holiday Gift Boutique
Thursday, December 5, 2013

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (setup begins at 2:30 p.m.)
Northern Children’s Services Gymnasium
(located on second floor- no elevator)
5301 Ridge Avenue, Roxborough (Between Hermit St. and Manayunk Ave.)


This day in historyOn Dec. 5, 1492,  Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic).

Traffic: 
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Weather: The forecast says that Thursday will be warm with a high of 63 and good chance of rain especially at night.


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