Community Corner
Gift Boutique, Toy Drive, Recycling Event This Week in Roxborough
Here's what's going on this week in Roxborough.
Here's what's going on this week in Roxborough.
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!
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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.
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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.)
Green Lane Church will host a Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7. Here's how they describe it: "VENDORS WANTED; $20 for a table prior, $25 day of. please call Bruce @ 215-303-0790 or email denisebratina@gmail.com Christmas Bazaar / Flea Market / Crafts & Santa - we have it all, and then some. Homemade cookies, cakes & pumpkin roll too... 470 Green Lane in Roxborough, near Ridge Avenue - Parking in rear of church We'll be there between 8am & 3pm; hope to see you!"
Community Event
December 7th
8 AM- 3 PM (Electronics collection ends at 12:00PM)
5000 Flat Rock Road
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(The Northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk)
PaperWorks Industries, Inc is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program starting November 1st and ending December 7th. Interested parties, please drop off toys to the guardhouse in the designated box.
On December 7th, there will be an event featuring electronic waste recycling, document destruction, and a make-your-own-paper activity for the kids (or curious adults!). At that time, you may also bring a new, unwrapped toy.
Asking for the latest gadget for the Holidays this year? Come join PaperWorks Industries, Inc. and E-Waste Experts, Inc. to recycle your old electronics for
FREE! You don't even have to get out of your car!
We'll take:
Computers / Laptops / Monitors CD Players
VCR/DVD Players Cell Phones/Phones
Fax Machines Small Home Office Copiers
TVs/Radios/Stereos MP3 Players
Electronic Toys and Games Photo and Video Cameras
Microwave Ovens Mixed Household Electronics
Printers
Prohibited Items:
Fluorescent Lamps Hazardous wastes/Liquids
Loose Batteries Large Electrical Appliances
We are a paperboard mill using 100% recycled fibers, so we are also allowing members of the community the rare opportunity to turn their unwanted paper directly into paperboard!
We will have demonstrations to make your own paper!!
If interested in volunteering your time or if you have questions, please email: bridget.foreacre@paperwrks.com
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