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Looking for something to do after your (Virtual) Thanksgiving? Do you need a gift to get that person who loves Philly? This Book Event about little known places is for you!
Tuesday, December 1, 6:30PM
via Zoom
Irene Levy Baker, author of “100 Things To Do In Philadelphia” and “Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia,” is here to explain how. She’ll help you plan a staycation and make sure you never waste your free time doing laundry - based on the newly-published second edition of “100 Things To Do In Philadelphia.” (NOTE: Topic will be adjusted based on current openings/closings.)
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Message from the CCRA President Maggie Mund
Last year, I and several other CCRA board members attended the Philadelphia Citizen’s Second Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival . If you are not familiar with the Festival, the organizers convene several of the nation’s most innovative urban thinkers and global thought leaders sharing bold ideas that can move our city forward. The festival provided an inspiring look at how others have solved pressing social problems with the mantra “It can happen here”.
I am pleased to tell you that this year CCRA is a community sponsor of the Third Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival, which means our members are entitled to a 33% discount on tickets. And this year’s festival is all online, making attendance even easier. The festival will be held on the first four Tuesdays in December, from 5:30-7:30pm, December 1, 8, 15, 22; guests may attend one week or all four weeks.
Panels will address changing police culture, curbing gun violence, moving the needle on poverty, using capitalism for good, and art as a force for social change.
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CCRA Public Zoning is ready
Next scheduled Zoning Committee meeting is
Tuesday, December, 22nd, 7pm
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Please Donate and Win a Trip to the African Safari Ongava Game Reserve in Namibia for 2022
In this unique fundraising year, CCRA is excited to introduce our expanded Clean, Safe and Green Appeal to fund our sidewalk cleaning and related programs. Two generous CCRA supporters have pledged to match each gift of $100 or more received by the end of the year, doubling the fundraising power of every qualifying gift. Furthermore, anyone who donates $200* or more will be recognized as a Green Star Donor and entered to win a 5-night, 4-day stay for two at the Ongava Game Reserve hunting lodge in Namibia, Africa, in 2022. Each additional donation of $200 earns another entry into the raffle. The winner will be selected in January. Please note that flights are not included. To enter, we must receive your donation by December 31, 2020.
Click here for more information about the Ongava Game Reserve.
*If you are the lucky winner, please consult your tax advisor about the retail value of this prize ($3000).
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Visit our special COVID-19 page on our website for more news and info.
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Office Closure
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, CCRA is closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. All emails and phone messages will be returned beginning Monday, Nov 30.
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Free Street Trees!
Last chance to apply for a free street tree to be planted this spring! Property owners apply here.
Deadline is Nov. 30.
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CCRA Board and Staff
Would like to Wish Everyone
A Very Happy Thanksgiving.
However you spend it,
please be safe.
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Community Info and Events |
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Pop-Up Music Concerts in Washington Sq. West
What started as a summertime response to the closing of music halls has continued
into Autumn as pop-up classical concerts appear occasionally on Iseminger St.
in Washington Square West. A Schubert octet featuring strings, woodwinds and
French horn? Life can be good.
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Holiday Events Begin at Dilworth Park
Deck the Hall Holiday Lights started on Monday, November 23 at Dilworth Park. Illumination and sound effects on the west façade of City Hall, Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. through January 1.
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market started on Saturday, November 21 at Dilworth Park. Support local small businesses by buying handmade gifts, treats and crafts, through January 1.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is open seven days a week, now through February 28, with limited number of skaters at one time. Purchase tickets in advance online for 90-minute, timed skating sessions all season long.
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Do you have the time to take a couple of surveys?
Drexel University is inviting you to participate in a short survey on greenspace and health. Results will be used for a public health research study on greenspace utilization and health during the pandemic. Anyone who is ages 18 and older, lives in the Metropolitan Philadelphia region, and can access and complete the survey online, is eligible to participate. The survey is available here.
SEPTA is inviting you to participate in a short survey. COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many aspects of our daily activities, including how we utilize public transportation. To help SEPTA better understand the changing needs and demands of its customers, they are inviting you to take part in a short online survey. This link is for the SEPTA COVID-19 Travel Survey: Fall 2020, through which the Authority hopes to glean information on customer sentiment, feedback on the various health and safety measures SEPTA has implemented throughout the system as well as trends and shifts in travel and overall mobility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for completing the survey is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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CCRA Merchant Partner Discount/Promotion Program
Support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount or promotion to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card and personal identification.
East West Acupuncture, center city office closed, but you can use the 10% discount at her Narberth office (415-758-1057)
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their virtual concerts.
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.546.6719
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