Click on this link to check out photos from the Fairmount Park Day Service Project. Enjoy! Saturday, May 17, 2008
PHOTOS - Fairmount Park Day
Click on this link to check out photos from the Fairmount Park Day Service Project. Enjoy! 
Fairmount Park Day!
HELP BEAUTIFY YOUR CITY!DAY: Saturday, May 17th
TIME: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
PLACE: Schuylkill River Towpath, 25th and Locust Ave., Center City Philadelphia, PA 19104.
WHAT: In partnership with the Fairmount Park Commission and Greater Philadelphia Cares, volunteers will garden, plant trees, clean playgrounds, and repair trails. From small community playgrounds to large major parks, no stone will be left unturned. Hundreds of volunteers will come together this Saturday to help revitalize Philadelphia's beautiful parks.
A light breakfast will be provided. Please don't forget your permission slip!
For more information contact Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or call 215-292-9261 the day of the project.
For up to date information about all Saturday Service Projects, and to see photos from past projects, visit http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/.
SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the Subway to City Hall and transfer to one of the Green Line West Philadelphia Trolleys. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. At 22nd and Market walk south to Locust Avenue (you’ll cross Chestnut, Sansom, Walnut…), then walk 3 blocks west to 25th and Locust. There is a very beautiful entrance and Locust dead ends into the park.
Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Take the El to 30th street and transfer to one of the Green Line trolleys going toward City Hall. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. Following the directions above to walk to 25th and Locust.
Buses/Trolleys: There are several buses that drop near to this location. We suggest you go to septa.org and type in S. 25th and Locust Avenue if you are looking for a bus to take. Otherwise, following the Broad Street Line or El directions. Again any trolley from West Philadelphia (excluding the 15) will take you to 22nd and Market and the directions above.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the Schuylkill Expressway - 76 W/76E
* Get off at the South Street Exit. Make a right onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 W/ Make a left onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 E.
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the Subway to City Hall and transfer to one of the Green Line West Philadelphia Trolleys. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. At 22nd and Market walk south to Locust Avenue (you’ll cross Chestnut, Sansom, Walnut…), then walk 3 blocks west to 25th and Locust. There is a very beautiful entrance and Locust dead ends into the park.
Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Take the El to 30th street and transfer to one of the Green Line trolleys going toward City Hall. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. Following the directions above to walk to 25th and Locust.
Buses/Trolleys: There are several buses that drop near to this location. We suggest you go to septa.org and type in S. 25th and Locust Avenue if you are looking for a bus to take. Otherwise, following the Broad Street Line or El directions. Again any trolley from West Philadelphia (excluding the 15) will take you to 22nd and Market and the directions above.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the Schuylkill Expressway - 76 W/76E
* Get off at the South Street Exit. Make a right onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 W/ Make a left onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 E.
* Follow South Street to 25th Street Make a left onto 25th Street.
* Follow 25th Street to Locust.
Ronald McDonald House
Join Building with Books as Guest Chefs at the Ronald McDonald House!
WHEN? Saturday, May 17
TIME? 8:15 am (promptly) – 10:30 am
WHERE? 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
TIME? 8:15 am (promptly) – 10:30 am
WHERE? 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
WHAT? Preparing breakfast for families at the House
Volunteers will prepare a homemade breakfast for the children and families at the House. After a long week in the hospital, families look forward to waking up for a hardy breakfast that may otherwise be skipped due to financial difficulties or time constraints. Volunteers will have to opportunity to interact with the families based on comfort levels.
The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House provides a much-needed home away from home for families whose children are receiving medical treatment for serious illness. They provide comfort, care, food, necessities, and support families need to get through such stressful times.
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www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf
For more information, please contact Olanike Akanbi at oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org
On day of project, call 859-536-7700
SEPTA Directions:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) & Market Frankford Line (Blue):
Take the Broad Street/ Orange Line going towards City Hall/15th Street Stop. Transfer (FREE) to the Market-Frankfort/ Blue Line towards West Philadelphia. Get off at the 40th Street Stop which is at 40th & Market Street. Walk one block south to Chestnut Street and almost another block towards 39th Street. The RMHouse will be on the left between 40th Street and 38th Street.
Driving Directions:
Take 76 East to Exit # 345 (30th Street/Market Street.) exit. Turn right at first stop sign. Turn right at second traffic signal onto Market Street. Go straight to 40th Street. Turn left at 40th Street. For Front Entrance: Go one traffic light and turn left onto Chestnut Street. Green gate in the middle of the block on the left hand side is entrance. For Garage Entrance: Go one block and turn left onto Ludlow Street. The underground parking garage is on the right hand side in the middle of the block.
On day of project, call 859-536-7700
SEPTA Directions:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) & Market Frankford Line (Blue):
Take the Broad Street/ Orange Line going towards City Hall/15th Street Stop. Transfer (FREE) to the Market-Frankfort/ Blue Line towards West Philadelphia. Get off at the 40th Street Stop which is at 40th & Market Street. Walk one block south to Chestnut Street and almost another block towards 39th Street. The RMHouse will be on the left between 40th Street and 38th Street.
Driving Directions:
Take 76 East to Exit # 345 (30th Street/Market Street.) exit. Turn right at first stop sign. Turn right at second traffic signal onto Market Street. Go straight to 40th Street. Turn left at 40th Street. For Front Entrance: Go one traffic light and turn left onto Chestnut Street. Green gate in the middle of the block on the left hand side is entrance. For Garage Entrance: Go one block and turn left onto Ludlow Street. The underground parking garage is on the right hand side in the middle of the block.
Take 76 West to the University Avenue exit. At V.A. hospital, University Avenue turns into 38th Street. Follow 38th Street straight to Market Street. Turn left on Market Street. Follow for two traffic signals and turn left onto 40th Street. For Front Entrance: Go one traffic light and turn left onto Chestnut Street. Green gate in the middle of the block on the left hand side is entrance. For Garage Entrance: Go one block and turn left onto Ludlow Street. The underground parking garage is on the right hand side in the middle of the block.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Neighborhood Bike Works
Come out to decorate a 4-person bike sculpture on your Half-Day!!! What? Help design bike sculptures
Day? Friday, May 16th 2008
Time? 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where? 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Located Inside of St. Mary’s Church on the U. Penn Campus)
Time? 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where? 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Located Inside of St. Mary’s Church on the U. Penn Campus)
Volunteers will help design bike sculptures on a 4-person bicycle that will be used in the 2nd Annual Kinetic Sculpture Derby (KKSD) – a parade celebrating art and human powered transit! Volunteers will have the option to stay until 6pm to assist with the NBW after-school program
Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is a nonprofit educational organization in West Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for youth through bicycling. By completing a series of classes and fixing up used bikes donated by the community, students can earn a bike for themselves with a helmet and a lock. In addition to providing a positive activity for young people NBW introduces them to the fun, the health benefits, and the freedom that come with cycling in the city.
For more information on day of project, please call Genisha Wallace at (267) 357-2981
~ Don’t Forget your Signed Permission Slip! ~
www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf
DIRECTIONS
Septa:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to the 40th Street Stop. From the corner of 40th Street and Market Street, walk south to Locust Street (located one block past Walnut Street). Turn left onto Locust Walk and walk to the big church – St. Mary’s – located on the right. The NBW entrance is located behind the church. Ring the bell for entrance by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle by the door.
Note: Locust Street dead ends onto 40th street and continues as a path called Locust Walk leading through the U. Penn campus.
Broad Street Subway (orange line) to City Hall stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above to NBW.
Buses 21, 30, 40, and 42 also service this area.
SEPTA: (215.580.7800) http://www.septa.org/
Driving:
From 76:
· Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila. Take Exit #342/Girard Ave/Phila Zoo (US 13). Turn RIGHT onto W Girard Ave (US 30). Turn LEFT onto N 40th Street and travel for about 1.5 miles. Drive one block past Walnut Street to Locust Street. Locust Street dead ends onto 40th Street and becomes Locust Walk. Walk LEFT onto Locust Walk.
· Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary’s Church on Locust Walk. St. Mary’s Church will be on the right facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.
For more information on day of project, please call Genisha Wallace at (267) 357-2981
~ Don’t Forget your Signed Permission Slip! ~
www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf
DIRECTIONS
Septa:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to the 40th Street Stop. From the corner of 40th Street and Market Street, walk south to Locust Street (located one block past Walnut Street). Turn left onto Locust Walk and walk to the big church – St. Mary’s – located on the right. The NBW entrance is located behind the church. Ring the bell for entrance by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle by the door.
Note: Locust Street dead ends onto 40th street and continues as a path called Locust Walk leading through the U. Penn campus.
Broad Street Subway (orange line) to City Hall stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above to NBW.
Buses 21, 30, 40, and 42 also service this area.
SEPTA: (215.580.7800) http://www.septa.org/
Driving:
From 76:
· Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila. Take Exit #342/Girard Ave/Phila Zoo (US 13). Turn RIGHT onto W Girard Ave (US 30). Turn LEFT onto N 40th Street and travel for about 1.5 miles. Drive one block past Walnut Street to Locust Street. Locust Street dead ends onto 40th Street and becomes Locust Walk. Walk LEFT onto Locust Walk.
· Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary’s Church on Locust Walk. St. Mary’s Church will be on the right facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.
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