It's official!

After months of planning and paperwork (!), there is now a civic association and town watch for the area from Tasker to Snyder, Broad to 9th.

By vote of the membership at our September 11th meeting we're officially known as "East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town Watch." "Where Passyunk crosses the heart of South Philly."

Regularly scheduled monthly General Membership meetings (open to all!) will begin:

Monday, October 2, 2006
7:00 p.m.
St. Agnes Continuing Care Facility, Auditorium
Broad and McKean Streets - northwest corner

Meetings will always be held the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Visit our website for regular updates, meeting minutes, and event information:

www.passyunkcrossing.org

Here's what happened last night, excerpted from the website,

Thanks to everyone who's helped move this organization from idea to reality!

I'm between 8th and 9th near Moore - may I still participate? Do you know which neighborhood civic organization I should contact?

I'm excited to hear about what your organization does in the future - I am currently renting but hope to buy a house in the neighborhood early next year. I love the area and I am very interested in participating in cleaning up the neighborhood and getting the residents to understand that it really isn't okay to sweep everything into the sewer drains... (what's with that anyway?)

S

I don't see why not. I did a tree planting with Passyunk Square last spring and they were very welcoming even though I lived just outside their boundaries.

East Passyunk Crossing's Clean and Green group has tentatively scheduled a neighborhood clean up day on Saturday, Oct. 21. Not sure which blocks yet. I'm sure there will be more info soon if you'd like to get involved. Here's the web address:
http://passyunkcrossing.org/

I think that east passyunk is really starting to boom and stand up as a great neighborhood and cultural area. This Wednesday is a monthly event on east passyunk avenue called 'Piazza on Passyunk'. I went last month and it was great, and heard that this month is going to be even better. There is a farmers market that starts at 3 pm and starting at 5pm, tons of artisans, crafters, demonstrations, performances etc. This event is great for all types of people....families, young adults, senior citizens...basically everyone in the community!!!
Hope to see you there!

How close is that to Passyunk Square Triangle?

Joel


That's where O-Sandwitches is located.
(Uncle Krancy spells it like that).

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i believe that it is AT the triangle. its exact start is at passyunk and tasker.
i hope to see you there!! its going to be fantastic. here is a copy and paste from an email i got about it.

http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new...665&attachId=4

Where the Arts, Music & People
of South PhillyConnect!

Meet you at the fountain!!
Wednesday September 27th
Starting at 5 PM
East Passyunk Avenue at Tasker Street

Get ready to build new traditions in the neighborhood! On September 27th, PiazZa on Passyunk is the place to check out the best local artists, musicians, and gossip in South Philadelphia. PiazZa will celebrate the Avenue’s traditional role as a dynamic cultural stomping ground and bustling marketplace.

Entertainment will include:
vViola played by Daniela Pierson at the fountain during the opening of the Farmer’s Market

From 5pm- 8pm
vJim Fogarty & the ToneBenders will perform American Roots music included R&B and Rockabillie
vFamilia Rojo’s will perform Puerto Rico’s most famous dance battle between drummers and dancers. Traditional singers will tell stories of the people known as the ‘singing newspaper’
vA Puppet Parade presented by Spiral Q Puppet Theatre
and much more…

From 8pm-Late
vRock out & Drink up at Karaoke Crooners!! Hosted by Danny from the business at Anastasi’s Café at 1235 East Passyunk!!
Drink Specials include the new Moriarty Beer and complementary pizza & munchies

Dining, Shopping & Special Attractions Include:
vCraft presenters include, The Craft Mafia, Made By Hank, Pasta Making presented by Filitalia Center of Language & Culture, Pastries provided by Benna’s Café, Premier of Arts of the Avenue Gallery, Wine purveyor presented by Paradiso Restaurant (Best of Philly 2006), Fine Cigars from the Twin Shoppe, Basket Weaving presented by the Swedish Museum, Outdoor dining at Mamma Maria’s, Roselena’s, Cantina El Caballito, Anastasi’s and more…

A Big South Philly Special Thanks goes to:
Biagio Genovesi from the Annunciation Church, Bob Pierson from Farm to City, Daniela Pierson, Anthony & Maria Renzulli from the Twin Shoppe, Marc Bainbridge & M3 Printing, East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association, Passyunk Square Civic Association, Sue Patrone, Geoff DiMasi, Ilene Baker, Suzi Nash, Joey Ruggiero, Jon Gill, Just Jess, Kim Emmons, Rick D’Agostino, Al & Chris from Roselena’s, Jim Galo, Joe Marino, Lynn Randazzo, Matt Rador, Danny V from the Business, Tony Sparacino, April Crone, Puppet Uprising, Spiral Q Puppet Theatre, Nancy from Benna’s Café, Mike Demers of mxd MEDIA Design Group, Jeff Heart of Wiggle Productions and Citizen’s Alliance

Contact Us!
Get the scoop on Piazza:
Email: amanda@visiteastpassyunk.com
Connect and Participate at www.myspace.com/piazzaonpassyunk

Yup, and with Hallowe'en coming I am thinking about
eatin' one of those O-Sand-WITCHES ...... too

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