Check out these photos from the Rubye's Kids Birthday Pary. Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/RubyeSKidsBirthdayParty
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/RubyeSKidsBirthdayParty
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Nonprofit Technology Resource
Join BwB for a Saturday Service Project with NTR!WHAT? Sorting Computer Equipment!
DAY? Saturday, February 23rd!
TIME? 10am to 2pm!
PLACE? NTR @ 15th & Brandywine!
Nonprofit Technology Resource helps bridge the digital divide by making computer equipment affordable for ALL. Check out their computer thrift store and help them refurbish computers. Dress for mess and wear layers. We'll be in a warehouse space.
NOTES: Bring lunch and/or money! Don’t forget your signed permission slip!
For more information please call or email Luis Flores at (267)994-2563 or email Luis.Flores@buildingwithbooks.org
Directions to NTR Computer Thrift Store
1524 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
SEPTA:
Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the MFL train to 15th Street for a free transfer to the Broad Street Subway, and follow the directions below.
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the BSS to Spring Garden stop. At the intersection of Broad and Spring Garden, walk one block north on Spring Garden to Brandywine Street. Make a left on Brandywine toward 15th Street; the NTR Computer Thrift Store is between 15th and 16th Streets on Brandywine Street.
#43 Bus: Get off at 15th and Spring Garden. Walk north on Spring Garden, and make a left on Brandywine St. Follow the directions above.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 to the Vine Street Expressway (676). Take the Broad Street exit onto Vine Street. Turn left onto Broad Street. Turn left onto Brandywine Street. NTR will be on your left.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
PHOTOS - Abington High School Multicultural Fair
Check out these photos from the Abington High School Multicultural Fair. The event was a huge success. There was tons of delicious food, good music, photos, and more from countries all over the world. Enjoy the photos!Monday, February 18, 2008
PHOTOS - Underground Railroad Event
Check out these photos from the Underground Railroad Event where BwB volunteers learned about Harriet Tubman and created informational bookmarks for children!
Underground Railroad Event
“Come Aboard the Underground Railroad” at the Living History Experience at the Penn BookstoreWhen: Monday, Feb. 18th (Presidents Day – No School)
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30 pm
Where: University of Pennsylvania Bookstore
3601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2nd Floor in Event Area
Volunteers will: Learn about Harriet Tubman and create bookmarks with information on Harriet Tubman. Bookmarks will be donated to a local children’s reading program to encourage learning about African American History.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30 pm
Where: University of Pennsylvania Bookstore
3601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2nd Floor in Event Area
Volunteers will: Learn about Harriet Tubman and create bookmarks with information on Harriet Tubman. Bookmarks will be donated to a local children’s reading program to encourage learning about African American History.
Millicent Sparks of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum in Philadelphia will present a first-person portrayal of Harriet Tubman, the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad who aided enslaved Africans to freedom. Speaking in the southern vernacular identified with American slaves, she blends accounts of events in Tubman’s life with an acute sense of her personal qualities and performs 19th century freedom songs that were sung by Tubman, often as coded messages to facilitate the guiding of her fugitive charges northward. She concludes these performances by responding in character to questions about Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Olanike Akanbi at oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org or 859-536-7700 on day of project
Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the subway to the City Hall/15th Street stop and transfer to the Market-Frankford El. Follow directions below to Penn Bookstore.
Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the El to 34th Street Stop. You will be at the intersection of 34th Street and Market Street. Walk 4 short blocks to Walnut Street, then turn RIGHT and walk to 36th Street. The Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 East toward Central Philadelphia. Take Exit 345 toward 30th Street Station/Market Street. Turn right onto Arch street. Continue to follow PA-3 W. Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Blvd. Turn right onto Market Street. Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.
DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Olanike Akanbi at oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org or 859-536-7700 on day of project
Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the subway to the City Hall/15th Street stop and transfer to the Market-Frankford El. Follow directions below to Penn Bookstore.
Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the El to 34th Street Stop. You will be at the intersection of 34th Street and Market Street. Walk 4 short blocks to Walnut Street, then turn RIGHT and walk to 36th Street. The Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 East toward Central Philadelphia. Take Exit 345 toward 30th Street Station/Market Street. Turn right onto Arch street. Continue to follow PA-3 W. Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Blvd. Turn right onto Market Street. Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
PHOTOS - Basic Needs Drive and Chinese New Year Parade
Check out these photos from the Basic Needs Drive and the Chinese New Year Parade. Enjoy!http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/BasicNeedsDriveAndChineseNewYearParade
Basic Needs Drive & Chinese New Year Parade
Join BwB for a day of service and FUN with a needs drive and the Chinese New Year Parade!Schedule:
Needs Drive Shift 1: 10:00 am to 11:45 pm
Chinese New Year Parade: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Needs Drive Shift 2: 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Shift 1: Meet at the corner of 9th and Market Street at 10:00 AM
Create posters and hold them high! We’re going to ask people to donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and other basic needs. Our donations will benefit homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
PARADE!
From 12 – 1 We’re going to enjoy the Chinese New Year Parade. The parade ranges from 8th street to 12th street and from Arch Street to Vine Street.
Shift 2: Meet at the corner of 9th and Market Street at 1:15 PM
Continue service from the morning or join us late! We’re going to continue asking people to donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and other basic needs. Our donations will benefit homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
PROJECT CANCELED IN THE EVENT OF RAIN.
Bring money or pack your lunch. Dress for weather!
DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP! Need a permission slip? Visit… www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Joanna at 215-772-2957 or the day of the project at 610-608-9319
Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
Market-Frankford Line (blue line): Take the MFL line to 8th and Market street. Walk 1 block to 9th and Market. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
Market-Frankford Line (blue line): Take the MFL line to 8th and Market street. Walk 1 block to 9th and Market. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
Market-Frankford Line (blue line): Take the MFL line to 8th and Market street. Walk 1 block to 9th and Market. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
Market-Frankford Line (blue line): Take the MFL line to 8th and Market street. Walk 1 block to 9th and Market. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From I-95
· Take I-95
· Take the I-676 exit-EXIT 22 – on the LEFT toward US-30/CENTRAL PHILA/INDEPENDENCE HALL/CALLOWHILL ST
· Take the CALLOWHILL ST exit toward I-676 E/US-30 E/INDEPENDENCE HALL
· Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CALLOWHILL ST.
· Turn LEFT on N 6th ST
· Turn RIGHT on MARKET ST.
From I-76
· Take I-76 E.
· Keep LEFT to take VINE ST XPY/I-676 E/US-30 E via EXIT 344 toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA
· Take I-95
· Take the I-676 exit-EXIT 22 – on the LEFT toward US-30/CENTRAL PHILA/INDEPENDENCE HALL/CALLOWHILL ST
· Take the CALLOWHILL ST exit toward I-676 E/US-30 E/INDEPENDENCE HALL
· Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CALLOWHILL ST.
· Turn LEFT on N 6th ST
· Turn RIGHT on MARKET ST.
From I-76
· Take I-76 E.
· Keep LEFT to take VINE ST XPY/I-676 E/US-30 E via EXIT 344 toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA
· Turn RIGHT onto N 8th Street
· Turn RIGHT onto MARKET ST.
· Turn RIGHT onto MARKET ST.
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