A big THANK YOU to all you came out and contributed to the Passyunk Square Civic Association’s 6^th annual “Not Just a Plant Sale.” We are proud to announce over $2,100 was raised through the items sold that day, and 27 of your fellow neighbors volunteered to help. Those funds will help contribute towards the larger goals of continuing beautification efforts, improving local schools, and fighting litter in the neighborhood.

If you missed out on the event OR would still like to help your local civic association achieve its goals, YOU STILL CAN!!! We have two major fundraising efforts still going on:

1.      The PSCA’s Annual Coupon Book is now available and includes discounts at your favorite local merchants. This year, you can receive great deals at: 1540 Hardware, Anastasi Seafood Inc, August, Benna’s Café, Black N Brew, Café deLaos, Chickie’s Italian Deli, Cosmi’s Deli, DaVinci Ristorante, Devil’s Den, Iannelli’s Famous Brick Oven Bakery, J&J Pizza, Lime Cleaners, Ricci’s Hoagies, RIM Café, Rita’s, SliCE, Sweat Fitness, Teri’s Deli, Urban Jungle.

An extra special thank you goes out to fitness works, inHabit, and Tenth Street Laundry, for their generous sponsorship for the printing and production costs. The coupon book is available for a $20 donation and is currently available via any PSCA board member, at the monthly meeting (tomorrow evening), or by contacting Pam Zenzola at pamzenzola@zenzolagroup.com

2.     A new logo has been created for the Passyunk Square Civic Association and it is available on some great t-shirts for $15. Also available are P’unk Square hoodies for $30. Check out images of the new logo, t-shirts, and hoodies on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35365661727 PSCA apparel will be available for purchase at this Tuesday’s general meeting.

Last but not least…. join us at 6:30PM this Tuesday, June 1^st at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (located at 10^th and Dickinson) for the June General Meeting. This is the last general meeting before the summer break and topics include: the proposed murals in the neighborhood, a speaker from the UnLitter Us program, food co-op updates, a call for folks interested in becoming board members, and HAPPY HOUR FOLLOWING THE MEETING AT SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL! See you there!

Logo guidelines. We ask that submissions include the phrase “Passyunk Square Civic Association” as well as the abbreviation “PSCA” within the design. We’d also like three different versions of the logo for use on our three main initiatives: anti-litter, education, and greening. Please send submissions to logo@passyunk.org. Please include your name, your preferred e-mail address, and your website if you have one. We will happily allow multiple submissions.

We ask logos be submitted as scalable vector graphics, EPS or Illustrator file format, and also as JPGs. Kindly outline any fonts.

The entry must be your original design, and not a copy that may be subject to copyright laws. That would be awful.

prize. The designer of the winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize and the winning design will be unveiled with much fanfare at our Spring Plant Sale on May 15th.

deadline. The deadline for entries is Thursday, April 15, 2010 by midnight EST.

questions. Please send any questions you may have to logo@passyunk.org

Passyunk Square Civic Association’s general membership meeting will be held on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (SPOAC) at Passyunk Ave and Dickinson St. Learn about upcoming events, hear about updates from education, zoning and other committees and be a part of a special discussion about litter efforts in the neighborhood. We have some exciting plans to make our neighborhood more beautiful, and we want your input.

PSCA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 5, 6:30pm
@ S.P.O.A.C. (12th & Dickinson)

Join your neighbors to hear about and discuss:

• Phila. Water Dept.’s Model Neighborhoods Program
• Xmas tree recycling on Jan. 9th at Columbus Square
• Fairmount Park’s educational programs in local schools, summer camps, and future public walks
• Efforts to clean and green the neighborhood

Don’t throw out that Christmas tree!

PSCA, in partnership with civic associations around the city, will be hosting a Christmas tree wood chipping event on Saturday January 9 from 10 am to 4 PM at Columbus Square (13th and Reed corner).

A $5 donation is suggested to cover costs. Wood chips will be used in local parks and gardens and made available to individuals for home use. Please remove all decorations, lights and plastic wrap.

Trees placed curbside to be collected by the City will go to landfills. So here’s your chance to make 2010 greener!

For more information, contact Christine at christineknapp@yahoo.com

There are so many great events going on in Passyunk Square this fall! Here’s a sampling of some events to put on your calendar now.

PSCA Trash Discussion- October 20, 6:30 p.m.
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center at Dickinson St and Passyunk Ave
Anyone who is interested in “talking trash” is invited to come share their ideas, learn about Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, and identify projects that PSCA can take on to help reduce trash and litter problems in the neighborhood.

PSCA Education Committee Meeting- October 22
Come find out the committee’s goals for the year – including forming a relationship with Kirkbride and helping to beautify Andrew Jackson. Both parents and non-parents are needed to create a survey to find out what the comunity needs and wants.

Capitolo Community Garden Ribbon Cutting- October 23rd 6:00 p.m.
Capitolo Community Garden at 10th and Federal streets.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society just awarded this new garden first place in the City Gardens contest in the category of Combination Vegetable/Flower Gardens! Celebrate with State Sen. Larry Farnese, and enjoy light refreshments while meeting local gardeners.

Halloween Festival at Gold Star – October 31 11:00am – 2pm
The Friends of Gold Star Park & The Passyunk Square Civic Association’s:
6th ANNUAL
Children’s Halloween Party
RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 1st
GOLD STAR PARK (Wharton Street between 6th & 7th Streets)
Climb aboard a real Philadelphia Fire Truck! Ride a Pony! Balloon animals with Joe Joe the Clown! Jump in a MOON BOUNCE! Make Halloween Crafts!

General Membership Meeting- November 3, 6:30 p.m.
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center at Dickinson St and Passyunk Ave
Open to all residents of Passyunk Square. Learn about upcoming events and get committee updates. Featured speakers will be Gary Tumolo from the Office of Housing and Community Development to talk about the services of his office, such as loans for home improvements and more, as well as Bahiya Cabral-Johnson from the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, who will be discussing how to promote immigrant participation in the area’s political, social, and economic life.

November 7- Capitolo Flea Market
Capitolo Playground at 9th and Federal
Stop by the PSCA table while you peruse arts, crafts, gifts and other tables at this neighborhood flea market.

South Philadelphia Home Weatherization Workshop- November 11, 6:30 p.m.
Methodist Hospital’s Morgan Conference Room (2301 S. Broad St., basement level)
Presenter Barbara McDuffie will talk about how to save money and energy through weatherization. The first 60 pre-registered participants will take home a free weatherization kit, courtesy of the Energy Coordinating Agency.

PSCA Tree Planting- November 21, 9:00 a.m.
TBD
Come help plant trees and make Passyunk Square greener and healthier! Light refreshments and a good time will be had by all. Sign up to volunteer by emailing christineknapp@yahoo.com .

Holiday Potluck and Silent Auction- December 1, 6:30p.m
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center at Dickinson St and Passyunk Ave
Bring a dish and a friend! This is a great chance to meet your neighbors, eat some yummy food and bid on great items to benefit PSCA. Got an item you want to donate? Email pamzenzola@zenzolagroup.com.

PSCA Fall House Tour- December 5

Wanted: Homes in the Passyunk Square Neighborhood for our 5th Annual House Tour!

Have you completed a renovation to your home worthy of HGTV? Have you recently purchased a home and are ready to renovate? Or are you in the process of renovating or re-decorating your home? The Passyunk Square Civic Association is looking for homes to include in our 5th Annual Neighborhood House Tour. This Special Event, to be held December 5, is not only a fund raiser to help our on-going street cleaning program but is also a great way to meet your neighbors. Please contact Pam Zenzola at pamzenzola@zenzolagroup.com for more information today!