Worship Service Elmwood Trolley Mitchell Chess Team CityLights Holds Vigil

Honors Marian Track Repair Begins Wins Again For Gun Victims
Anderson – Feb 25 March 18 Afternoon activity Annual pilgrimage to SW
Common Worship and SEPTA construction to benefits academics murder sites.
Meal – All Welcome take 2 months

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CityLights Conducts Vigil for Violence Victims

A
small but dedicated group
turned out Saturday morning,
February 10, for the 9th annual
CityLights Vigil for Victims of Violence
to grieve for nine Southwest residents
murdered there during 2017. To begin
the program, Rev. Cean James, direc-
tor of CityLights and pastor of Grace
Christian Fellowship offered a warm yet
challenging prayer. He petitioned God
to strengthen the community, allow-
ing leaders and residents alike to speak
out against pain caused by all forms of
domestic and street violence and verbal
and physical bullying.
Following the prayer, two teams of
mourners traveled to places at or near
the actual sites of the killings. Stand-
ing in the driving rain, they recited a
responsive prayer litany and reflected
on the impact these sad events must
have had on the victims, families, and
friends. The devotionals also lifted up
first responders, the community at
large…and the perpetrators.
The first responder portion of the
recital was especially meaningful,
thanking God for police, firefighters,
and emergency medical personnel and
others whose duties take them into
the streets, malls, and houses where
violence takes place day by day: “Give
them courage, sound judgment, and
compassion as they rush to our aid
and serenity as risk their lives for us.”
At the conclusion of the site visits,
the mourners returned to The Com-
mon Places for brunch and a time of
meditation on the meaning of their
experiences. The most gripping mo-
ment was the revelation that one of the
team members had come to the vigil
to memorialize the death of her son
who had been murdered in Southwest
eight years previously. Darlene Sistrunk, who guides justice ministry at Grace Christian Fellowship looks on as Mark Harrell,
CityLights is a faith-based, urban/ Community Organizer at Southwest CDC, places red and white carnations at the site of a recent murder
suburban partnership founded in 1993 near Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia. The team was participating in the annual Vigil for
by Wayne Presbyterian Church and Victims of Violence organized by CityLights Ministry.
based at The Common Place in South- working to improve quality of life information, and to be placed on its
west Philadelphia. It holds bi-monthly in Southwest are cordially invited to extensive emailing list contact City-
meetings, and all organizations and share information about their needs, Lights Network at 267-705-6576 or
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U.S. Sen. Casey is PA Climate “Sweetheart”
U Residents in Area of Recent Shooting
.S. Senator Robert Casey was
recognized at his Philadelphia
office February 15 as a “Climate
Sweetheart” for his solid support on
environmental issues in Congress. A
team of PennEnvironment volunteers
delivered a collage of hundreds of photo
petition valentines the Senator’s regional
office to thank him for his continued
leadership on critical climate issues.
In 2017, Senator Casey led the fight
to defend our cornerstone environ-
mental protections, including the Clean
Power Plan, the Clean Air Act and
Clean Water Act. Throughout the year,
he also hosted events across the state,
speaking about the threat of climate
change and need for real climate action.
“As the threat of climate change wors-
ens, we are facing an administration
with the worst environmental agenda
we’ve seen in decades,” said PennEn-
vironment Lead Climate Defender
Organizer, Flora Cardoni. “Now, more
than ever, we need strong leaders in
Congress, like Senator Casey, who will
stand up and fight for climate action
and environmental protection
The large valentines were accompa-
nied by cards and letters collected and
signed by teachers, students, parents,
faith leaders, community members, and
concerned Pennsylvanians, thanking
Senator Casey for his work and encour-
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An elderly birdwatcher poses on Groundhog Day
at the Heinz National Wildlife Reserve with his
Climate Sweetheart Valentine which was among
hundreds presented by PennEnvironmental to Sen.
Bob Casey last week for his support on key climate
issues.
aging him to take continued action for
our climate throughout 2018.
“As a young person in Pennsylvania,
climate change is an issue that I care most
about when I think about the future of
our state and world” added Courtney
Nabua, a PennEnvironment Climate
Defender Volunteer and student at St.
Joseph’s University. “I’m here today,
thankful that Senator Casey is leading by
example and keeping climate action close
to his heart. He is showing our environ-
ment the love it needs and deserves.”
PennEnvironment is a statewide,
citizen-based environmental advocacy
group working to protect our clean air,
clean water, and open spaces. Find out
more at PennEnvironment.org
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Councilman Johnson Visits
C
ouncilman Kenyatta John-
son hosted a public safety
walk the evening following
a shooting near 66th Street and
Buist Avenue on February 17. He
went door to door with community
leaders, 12th District police of-
ficers, and clergy members to talk
with concerned neighbors and give
out public safety, victims services,
and constituent services resource
information.
“Most elected officials don’t (do
these walks),” confided, “but I want
the neighborhood to know I’m pay-
ing attention, there are resources
available to them, and they’re not
alone. They don’t have to feel like
hostages in their own homes, and
maybe if I walk the blocks, they’ll
feel more comfortable to do so too.”
“On the atmosphere of gun
violence in the country, I think it’s
sickening that mass shootings seem
to be our new normal, but I refuse
to lose hope. I refuse to accept this
is what my children will grow up
with so I’ll continue doing what I
can to prevent gun violence here in
Philadelphia.”
According to news media, police
were summoned to the 6600 block
February 23, 2018 SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is expanding throughout Southwest Philadelphia!
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Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and staff with 12th
District police and police clergy representatives
preparing to call on Elmwood residents in the area
where a gun shooting took place Feb. 17. WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE
of Guyer Avenue around midnight
on Saturday, February 17. There
they discovered the body of a
22-year-old victim later identified
as Zaki Thomas of West Philadel-
FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR.
phia suffering from multiple gun-
shot wounds. Thomas was taken to
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center,
where he died from his injuries.
Police are still searching for the
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about the alleged crime is urged to
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TIPS (8477) or email tips and any
photographic or video evidence to
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Phildelphia Area is Nation’s 7 Ranked Flu Hot Spot
S English Course
enion citizens and parents of ba-
bies and young children take note.
According to Doctors Report.
com = an on line infortmation service
that goes to over 1 million physicians
around the country - the Philadelphia-
Camden-Wilmington area is the 7th
ranking metropolitan flu hot spot in the
country.
Influenza (“flu”) affects the lungs and
air passages due to a virus that infects
the nose, throat and lungs. The flu can
SEPTA Elmwood Trolley Track
Renewal Begins
Impacts Route 36 for 2 months
MARCH 18
S
EPTA has announced a major recon-
struction of Eastbound and West-
bound tracks on Elmwood Avenue
from 59th street to 65th street to begin
March 18 and planned to last through
May 26.
During the construction, all Route 36
trolley service will be replaced with busses
and the Elmwood Avenue vehicle lanes
will be closed to car and truck traffic up
to 3 blocks at a time. The exception will
be for passage of emergency vehicles, and
trash pick up and delivery trucks (on a
limited basis). The normal working times
for construction workers will be 7:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Week-
end work will be required to maintain
project schedule.
Further, all side streets in each affected
construction area will be closed to thru traf-
fic. Local traffic on these side streets will be
permitted up to the construction site.
In preparation for the construction
start-up on March 18, the parking lane on
the North side of Elmwood between 64th
& 65th, & 61st & 62nd will be closed so
that rail strings can be welded and stored
until installation starting February 25.
The parking of vehicles will not be
permitted in the area or adjacent to the
tracks being reconstructed, but arrange-
ments will be made for people with
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be severe and, especially for the young
and very weak, be life threatening. Flu-
related illnesses that can result include
pneumonia, asthma and dehydration.
Parents, note that flu can pose a seri-
ous threat especially for small children.
Elderly and people whose immune
compromised people are also at height-
ened risk. According the most medi-
cal authorities and the U.S. Center for
Disease Control, the first line of defense
for these high risk groups is an annual
special needs. Walking access will be
arranged for businesses.
The existing tracks were installed back
in the 1970’s and the street structure sup-
porting the tracks has deteriorated due to
water leaks, traffic and the overall age of
the existing street surface, which requires
increased maintenance to operate safe
and reliable service. SEPTA forces will
excavate renew and pave approximately
3,100 linear feet of tracks
The new tracks will feature continuously
welded rails with rubber boots thereby
reducing sound and vibrations. This
construction approach will also make for
a smoother ride for passengers. Car and
truck drivers will also appreciate the new
concrete and asphalt paving along the
trolley track route – in place of the present
uncomfortable and dangerous potholes
next to the tracks and along the roadway.
Information for this article was provided
by Ebony Edwards, SEPTA Community &
Constituent Relations Coordinator.
flu shot.
There are, however, addition steps
that every one can take to reduce the
risk that flu will pose a threat to health.
Shape Magazine narrows these options
to four:
Healthy Diet: Eat a balanced diet
with appropriate amounts of foods like
carrots, beans, and coliflower can stren-
then the body and the immune system
to help ward off the flu when you are
exposed to it. Citrus fruits provide Vita-
Southwest CDC announces new
“Jumpstart Southwest”
anti-blight program
By Steven Kuzmicki
S
outhwest Community Develop-
ment Corporation has announced a
new program designed to stimulate
residential housing development and
neighborhood revitalization and create
wealth and employment opportunities
for residents of Southwest Philadelphia.
Called “Jumpstart”, the program was first
implemented in Germantown by real
estate developer Ken Weinstein. Due to
its success, the program was recently ex-
panded into 4 additional neighborhoods,
Kensington, Hunting Park, Mantua/Bel-
mont and now, Southwest Philadelphia.
What is Jumpstart? It’s a new model for
community development that provides
training, mentoring, networking, and
financing options for aspiring local devel-
opers. Program participants (mentees)
will be Southwest community residents
who are interested in, and committed
to, learning about residential real estate
development and using it to make a posi-
tive difference in their community. They
might be interested in finding a house to
rehab and move in themselves, or they
may be interested in real estate develop-
ment as a career. They could get started
with a building they own or would like
to acquire, or they could get matched to
vacant city-owned houses.
The mentees receive up to 9 hours of
classroom instruction on a variety of
February 23, 2018
min C which also builds immunity.
Healthy Life Style: Avoid excessive
consumption of alcohol. Make sure to
get plenty of rest. Naturally, avoiding
smoking yourself and being around
people who do smoke is important.
Smoke irritates the breathing system
and ads a further risk factor.
Exercise: Walking and other regular
exercise is important for one’s overall
health, but expecially so when it’s some-
times a problem remaing outdoors.
topics, and perhaps more importantly,
they are paired with a mentor, who will
be available to them for questions, advice
and support throughout the process.
Mentors are real estate development
professionals and can be realtors, contrac-
tors, lawyers, bankers, architects, develop-
ers, etc. They are experienced and willing
to share their expertise to help mentees
complete their projects.
At this time, SWCDC is taking applica-
tions from aspiring neighborhood real
estate developers who would like to par-
ticipate in Jumpstart Southwest. We are
also are also seeking additional Mentors
for our Jumpstart program. If interested,
either as Mentor or Mentee, please con-
tact Steve Kuzmicki at 215-729-0736 or
steven@southwestcdc.org.
February 23, 2018 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 9
Free Evening
Registration is on February 21
at Tilden School,
66th St. & Elmwood
FEBRUARY 26
T
he Center for Literary is
hosting evening English
language classes for adults at
Tilden Middle School, 66th Street
and Elmwood Avenue. Classes
begin February 26 and are free and
open to the community.
Registration is required and
interested people may apply begin-
ning February 21 by calling the
Center for Literacy at 215-474-
1235 extension 200 or by going
online at the website shown below.
The Office of Adult Education
(OAE), in conjunction with the
Mayor’s Office of Education, is
partnering with community agen-
cies – including Center for Lit-
eracy – to provide adult education
classes at each of the 12 community
schools like Tilden in the School
District of Philadelphia.
The city is also providing Adult
Education General Education De-
velopment (GED) courses at two
additional schools. Samuel Gomp-
ers School, 5701 Wynnefield Av-
enue near City Line, and Franklin
S. Edmonds School, 8025 Thouron
Avenue in the Northeast.
Free daytime English language
classes are held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
Noon at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Avenue. Register for
classes by contacting 215-686-6079
or calling Cynthia at 215-729-0800
or emailing cynthia@southwestcdc.
org or visiting www.philaliteracy.
org/calendar.
For more information on the free
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Worship Service Honors Memory of Marian Anderson
FEBRUARY 25
I I
n observance of Black His-
tory Month, The Common Place
sponsors its “Common Worship
Experience” on Sunday, February 25.
The service will be held at The Com-
mon Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave.
(Entrance off 58th St.). It will begin at
5:00 p.m. and will run about 1 hour.
Immediately following worship, at-
tendees are invited to get together for
a home-cooked meal.
Participants will hear the Word
spoken and listen to musical presen-
tations from of The Common Place
Scholars, Mitchell Elementary School,
Grace Christian Fellowship, South-
west Children’s Community Choir,
and more! The service will honor the
life, work and spiritual devotion of
famous Marian Anderson.
Born February 27th, 1897, Marian
Anderson was raised in Philadelphia,
PA, and started her singing career in
her church’s senior choir at the age of
Mitchell Students Check Violence by Playing Chess
By Jason Bui
M
itchell Elementary School
students and members of
the Minor Threats Chess
club contended at the “Checkmate
Violence” Chess Marathon, January
27th and 28th at Temple University.
Mitchell Students who competed
included Kayla Cooke, Zechariah
Tucker, Ava Moore, Zion Tucker,
Derrick Moore, Moamiky Kenneh,
Fanta Dukuly. Tiarra Benjamin who
attends Parkway-Center City School
took part as well; she is a member of
the Minor Threats Chess Club.
The basics of chess are taught
to all students at Mitchell – one
regular classroom period per week.
This novel academic approach has
spurred interest in learning more
COMMUNITY NEWS
13. Her contralto sound and vocal
ability gained recognition and she
competed at the Lewisohn Stadium
(New York City) competition, defeat-
ing 300 competitors and earning a
solo billing.
Marian Anderson was a rising
star who used her fame to address
social and civil rights issues facing
African Americans. In 1939, after
being denied to the right to perform
in front of an integrated audience at
Constitution Hall by the Daughters of
the American Revolution, First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt with the help of
her husband, President Roosevelt, ar-
ranged for Anderson to sing in front
of the Lincoln Memorial in Washing-
ton D.C. That day, Anderson sang in
front of 75,000 people, with millions
more listening via a live radio broad-
cast. In addition, Anderson worked as
a Goodwill Ambassador to the United
Nations Human Rights Committee on
behalf of the U.S. State Department.
Anderson was awarded the Presiden-
tial Medal of Freedom in 1963, the
Congressional Gold Medal in 1971,
of the finer points of the game, and
competing outside the school at city
and area chess tournaments.
Chess analysts believe that the
benefit of regular chess play include
such mathematical skills as pattern-
recognition in the moves of the
various pieces, logic, and the ability
to play around with variables in one’s
mind; improvement in memory by
having to remember the opening and
closing movements; increasing the
ability to focus and being patient;
disciplining the will to control emo-
tions and following specific rules;
concentrating and persevering when
behind, and more.
Mitchell and Minor Threats play-
ers complete their season as part of
the Philadelphia Scholastic Chess
League on February 22nd. Mitchell
Members of the SW Children’s Community Choir will be part of the musical offering at the “Common
Worship Service” at The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. at 5:00 p.m. The public is prayerfully
invited to come and participate. A home-cooked meal follows the service.
and many other awards during her
lifetime.
Marian Anderson died on April
8th, 1993 in her nephew’s home in
will finish somewhere in the top 3
for the city. They go to Gettysburg
PA for the State Scholastic Cham-
pionships on March 2nd. A squad
is planning to go to Chicago for the
All-Girls Nationals on April 19th
and the High School Nationals on
April 26th.
There is a continuing need to sup-
port the attendance of the Mitchell
Elementary School chess players and
the Minor Threats Chess Club at
tournaments off the school premises.
To find out how to assist in this ef-
fort, contact the Mitchell Elementary
School office at (215) 727-2160 or
email jmbui@philasd.org
Jason M. Bui is the chess teacher at
S.Weir Mitchell Elementary School
and founder and coach of the Minor
Threats Chess Club.
February 23, 2018
Portland, Oregon at the age of 96. For
more information on Marian Ander-
son, check out her official website at
- www.marian-anderson.com
Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon: January 27th
and 28th at Temple University, sponsored by ASAP
and PECO. Mitchell Students who competed (from
left): Kayla Cooke, Zechariah Tucker, Ava Moore,
Zion Tucker, Derrick Moore, Moamiky Kenneh, and
Fanta Dukuly. Tiarra Benjamin (second girl from
the left) attends Parkway-Center City School and is
part of the Minor Threats Chess Club.
February 23, 2018
Free Tax Return Preparation – Other Money-Saving Opportunities
MARCH 3
n addition to the on-going free
income tax resources (see below),
Campaign for Working Families
(CWF) is partnering with the Free Li-
brary of Phila. and United Way will of-
fer “Financial Wellness Day” with ex-
pert financial counseling on Saturday,
March 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The service is free for families with
income less than $54,000 ($20,000 for
individuals).
In addition to saving an average of
$300 on tax preparation fees, CWF
tax return clients usually receive their
money in about 10 days, with direct
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Resources to Help Children in Wake of School Shootings
A
s adults struggle with their own
reactions to the school shoot-
ing in Parkland, Florida—the
29th mass shooting – more than 4
victims at one time - in the United
States in the first two months of 2018
alone—young eyes and ears are watch-
ing and listening. Here are a few
suggestions for adults who care for
children indirectly affected by a school
shooting:
• Talking to children about school
shootings: Openness and honesty
are important.
• Find out what they already know.
Acknowledge the child’s experience
and feelings about the event (tailor-
ing the conversation to the age of
the child)
REDISTRICTING
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state supreme court usurped the leg-
islature’s constitutional right to draw
political maps.
Lt. Gov. Mike Stack countered by
asserting that, “The Supreme Court
has created a map that restores a
level playing field to Pennsylvania’s
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is made electronically. This can help
avoid the tax payer’s temptation in
asking for a tax return loan which
costs a great deal in hidden interest
charges.
CWF’s knowledgeable money advi-
sors can also help screen clients for
other financial assistance and benefits
like Earned Income Tax Credits (up to
$6,000 per family), LIHEAP, SNAP,
FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
• Ebenezer Church, 5649 Christian St. 19143: Mon & Tue 12pm-6:00pm; Wed
& Thu 10am-2pm; Sat 9am-2pm
• Dixon House, 1920 S 20th St. 19146: Mon & Wed 5pm-7:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
• Achieveability, 59 N 60th St. 19139, Tue & Thu 9am-7pm (Appointment
Only); Sat 9am-1pm
• Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 428 N 41st St. 19104, Mon 2pm-7:30pm; Fri
10am-3pm; Sat 9am-3pm
• Preschoolers do best when adults
use a calm voice, simple language,
and respond to their questions hon-
estly but with limited detail.
• School-age children also need com-
fort and reassurance of their safety.
Don’t offer disturbing details or to
assume that children’s concerns are
the same as those of adults.
• Adolescents benefit when adults
take time to listen, without judg-
ment, to their thoughts and feelings
about the school shooting. Teen-
agers can think abstractly, value
honesty and are quick to point out
hypocrisy.
• Protect children from too much
information: monitor adult con-
versations, limit media use and
congressional districts. By making
every vote count, this redistricting
map should ease voter cynicism
and encourage new candidates and
new voters to participate in our
democracy.”
The Committee of Seventy,
Philadelphia’s independent election
watchdog, indicated in a release on
the matter, “The new map…while
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savings bonds, prepaid debit cards,
and also help obtain credit reports and
one-on-one credit counseling. In the
confusing world of healthcare insur-
ance, helpers can connect families to
health resources where they live.
In 2017, Campaign for Working
Families volunteers filed more than
33,000 tax returns across the region,
returning more than $46 million to
seek support from other adults in
private.
• Keep children busy. Boredom can
intensify negative thoughts and be-
haviors, but children are less likely
to experience distress when they
play and interact.
• Ensure that other adults receive the
imperfect, is a clear improvement,
in terms of compactness and limit-
ing county splits.” The Committee
favors a PA constitutional amend-
ment creating an independent
commission to decide districting
rather than relying on the political
whims of whichever major party has
control of our legislature. Deadline For New Bulletin Board Items is
Ted Behr tedbehr1@yahoo.com
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local communities.
For more information, contact Cam-
paign for Working Families at https://
cwfphilly.org or 215-454-6483.
Want to Help Others? Learn about
becoming a Tax Return Advisor in
the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) Program by visiting www.
unitedforimpact.org/our-cause/signature-
programs/vita/
attention, social support, and care
they need: family, friends, clergy,
mental health professionals, and
other adults.
• Seek professional help if a child’s
difficulties do not improve. The
National Child Traumatic Stress
Network (NCTSN) recommends
seeking help if problems persist
longer than six weeks.
• Emphasize hope and positivity.
Children need to feel safe, secure,
and positive about their present
and future. Seeing and hearing
stories of people helping people in
difficult times is both healing and
reassuring.
This information was excerpted from
Child Trends.
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• FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
• Ebenezer Church, 5649 Christian St. 19143: Mon & Tue 12pm-6:00pm; Wed & Thu
10am-2pm; Sat 9am-2pm
• Dixon House, 1920 S 20th St. 19146: Mon & Wed 5pm-7:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm
• Achieveability, 59 N 60th St. 19139, Tue & Thu 9am-7pm (Appointment Only); Sat 9am-1pm
• Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 428 N 41st St. 19104, Mon 2pm-7:30pm; Fri 10am-3pm;
Sat 9am-3pm
FEBRUARY 23
• Closing of Elmwood Ave. North Side Parking Areas – 61st – 62nd & 64th – 65th – closed
to parking for storage of trolley rails for March 18 - May 26 construction project (See
Article, this issue, page 8.
FEBRUARY 24
• Black History Month Trivia Fun! 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kids/Youth: Test your Black
History Knowledge! Enjoy food, entertainment, prizes & more! Samwhich Restaurant,
5411 Woodland Ave. Info: @sistersbychoice14/samwhich.LLC
• Working People’s Day of Action. 10:00 a.m. Thomas Paine Plaza, 1401 JFK Blvd. Stand
up for a system that’s not rigged against us: unions, pay, healthcare, quality schools, good
neighborhoods, secure futures for all: Info: https://actionnetwork.org/
FEBRUARY 25
• Common Worship Experience – Honoring Black History Month: 5:00 -6:00 p.m., The
Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Entrance off 58th St.) Followed by a home-cooked
common Meal – Public Welcome! Spoken Word & Music Presentations: Youth from
The Common Place Scholars, Mitchell School, Grace Christian Fellowship, Southwest
Children’s Community Choir, and more! Info: (267) 275-8238
FEBRUARY 26
• Free Evening English Language Course at Tilden Middle School, 66th & Elmwood Ave.
Registration required & begins Feb 21. Visit: www.centerforliteracy.org/free-cfl-classes-at-
community-schools or phone 215-474-1235 extension 200
• Hair & Body Products Workshop “Pomades, Butters & Balms” 5:00 p.m. Eastwick
Library, 28551 Island Ave. Join Niamby Naturals for “do-it-yourself” items that fit diverse
needs. Info 215-685-4170
February 23, 2018
FEBRUARY 27
• Town Hall – “Ending Cash Bail” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Myers Rec. Center, 58th St. &
Kingsessing Ave. DA Larry Krasner & Pub. Defender Keir Bradford Grey Sponsors:
Councilman Johnson/Rep. McClinton, Barristers Assoc., ACLU, others. Info: 215-
686-3412
• Women’s Holy Rest Morning “The Sacred Journey of Your Life” 9:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. The Common Place, 58th St & Chester Ave. (Parking in lot off 58th St.) Prayer,
Reflection, Fellowship & Lunch. Reservations (By Feb. 21, please) 610.283.9848 or buff@
thecommonplacephilly.org
MARCH 2
• Seniors: Free photos for SEPTA documents. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tilden Middle School, 66th
St. & Elmwood Ave., Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 3
• Free Tax Preparation – Financial Wellness Day, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free Library,
1901 Vine St. Expert tax return completion & other financial: Average Refund – 10
days. Sponsor. Campaign for Working Families. Info: https://cwfphilly.org/financial-
wellness-day
• Great War (1st WW) Historic Reenactment – Fort Mifflin: 10:00 a.m. Meet soldiers
& civilian re-enactors of Allied/Central Powers & commemoration of Battle of Verdun
(longest & costliest of war – 1 million killed!). Hog Island Road (off Island Ave. Extension)
Tickets/Info www.fortmifflin.us or 215-685-4167
• Forum on Crisis in Our Democracy: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 1st Unitarian Ch. of Phila 2125
Chestnut St. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sponsors: MarchonHarrisburg, Poor People’s Campaign,
POWER. Info: www.marchonharrisburg.org/
MARCH 3-11
• Flower Show, Phila. Convention Ctr., 12th & Arch Sts. “The Wonder of Water – Beautiful
& Informative! For times, access, activities, parking info, tickets call 215-988-8800 or visit
https://theflowershow.com/
MARCH 5
• Tilden Community Meeting - Open to the public, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Every
1st Wednesday of the month), Tilden Middle School, 66th St. & Elmwood Ave.
Highlights of Tilden Community Initiative: programs, events, services & needs. Info:
215 301-5542
February 23, 2018
MARCH 8
• Orchard Pruning Workshop – Bartram’s Garden, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Training in fruit tree,
berry bush & fruiting vine care (optional hands-on training from 3:00 p.m.). Phila. Orchard
Project. Info/Fees 215-729-5281 or www.bartramsgarden.org
MARCH 10
• Bartram High Alumnae Assoc. Meeting, 10:00 a.m., All Grads/Supporters Welcome!
Bethany Baptist Church, 58th St. & Warrington Ave. (58th St. Entrance, please)
• Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, 5401 Lindbergh Blvd.
weeding, pruning, clean up, planting: Gloves if you have them. Info: 215-729-5281
or info@bartramsgarden.org
MARCH 14
• Neighborhood Advisory Committee - Service Area Briefing: 6:00 p.m. 12th Police District
Community Room, 65th & Woodland Ave. Info: 215 729-0804 or mark@southwestcdc.org.
• Seniors: Free photos for SEPTA documents 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., 12th Police District Community
Room, 65th & Woodland Ave. Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 17
• Saturday programming – Tilden Middle School, 66th St. & Elmwood Ave., (Every 3rd
Saturday of the month) Building is open from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Opportunity for free
programming and free tutoring sessions. Info: 215 301-5542
MARCH 18
• Elmwood Ave. Trolley Project Begins – 59th to 65th St. East & Westbound Tracks –
Route 36 trolley service replaced by busses. Operations 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Weekdays,
plus some weekend work.
• Polinator Gardens Workshop. 10:30am – 12:30pm, Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave,
Learn to plan a pollinator gardens for the season from Heinz refuge rangers & zoo staff. All
ages welcome! Info: 215-365-3118 or johnheinznwr@fws.gov
MARCH 19
• Workshops for Families Coping with Depression & Other Disorders, 10 weeks, $30 per
class; Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Info. 267-507-3865
MARCH 21
• Outstanding Debt & Collection Workshop for Consumers, 6;00 p.m. Blanch Nixon/Cobbs
Creek Library, 59th & Baltimore Ave.. Information & tools to protect yourself. Details 215-685-1973.
• Southwest residents living within one mile of Bartram’s Garden are eligible for Program
Pass access (75%-100% OFF selected events). Contact us with any questions or to sign
up for an event 215-726-5281
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
• Volunteer as Tutor: English Language Training, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southwest
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 13
CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue. Register for next 3-Session Course: 215-686-6079 or
Cynthia at cynthia@southwestcdc.org or philaliteracy.org/calendar.
• Free Evening English Language Course, Begins Feb. 26. (Registration Required)
Tilden Middle School, 66th & Elmwood Ave. info: Visit: www.centerforliteracy.org/
free-cfl-classes-at-community-schools or phone 215-474-1235 extension 200
• Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of
Kingsessing Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach
with us, contact Adults Can Learn to Read at ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-
419-7084.
• Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.
org. or 215-729-0800
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info:
215-729-0800.
• Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/
Thurs: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942
Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.
com/SWJRL
OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
• LIHEAP/Crisis: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins: Application
assistance available at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave. LIHEAP helps low-income
families pay their heating bills by providing a cash grant sent directly to the utility
company, or a Crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.
Info: 215-729-0800
• Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or
visit our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”
• Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Meets Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
To confirm location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com Guests/visiting
Rotarians welcome at $5.00/breakfast.
• Small Business Loans: Join a Southwest “Affinity Group Lending Circle” Loans, and
financing coaching. www.finanta.org or call 267-236.7000
• Amer. Red Cross: URGENT NEED: BLOOD/ VOLUNTEERS: How to help:
Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• Housing Counseling: Help is a Phone Call Away: Qualified housing counselors
available at Southwest CDC to assist with housing needs Southwest CDC Housing:
215-729-0800.
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REP. MCCLINTON
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Council members Jannie Blackwell,
Blondell Reynolds Brown, and Kenyatta
Johnson, and fellow State Representa-
tives James Roebuck and Marie Do-
natucci (who brought the warm pretzels
from South Philly). Also present and
speaking in support of Rep. McClinton’s
candidacy were Ward Leaders Anna
M. Brown and Tony Faulk, Party Chair
Florence “Penny” McDonald from
Yeadon, Fifth Division Community of
Neighbors President Greg Benjamin,
and Rep. McClinton’s beloved 191st
District predecessor Ron Waters.
Benjamin provided a brief but mean-
ingful opening prayer asking divine
guidance for Rep. McClinton and all
those who serve the community, and
solace and comfort for those involved
in the Parkland High, Florida, shoot-
ings last week.
In what could have been the keystone
endorsement, Councilwoman Reyn-
olds Brown cited Rep. McClinton’s “…
willingness to stand up for the rights
of common people in the State House
political environment that has always
been “For Men Only.” The forceful
council member stressed that Rep. Mc-
Clinton should be returned to offices
because she “cares deeply for the people
she serves and knows what to do.” She
also mentioned that as a black woman
who has to “walk on water in a man’s
world,” there is no room for mediocrity
Red Cross Desperately
Needs Blood Donors
T
he American Red Cross has
reissued an urgent call for blood
and platelet donors after severe
winter weather and seasonal flu has
contributed to a spike in canceled
donations. More than 16,500 blood and
platelet donations have gone uncol-
lected this month and the situation is
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in Harrisburg. “Rep. McClinton didn’t
get to the State House by being average;
she is a woman of excellence.”
Reynolds Brown also alluded to Rep.
McClinton as a pastor in her church
and a person of faith. “She loves the
Lord, and this is critically important
in the unforgiving world of politics.”
The councilwoman also complimented
Rep. McClinton in the area of effective-
ness. A competent lawyer with years of
experience in helping people as a public
defender, Rep. McClinton is a veritable
“One Stop Shop when it comes to serv-
ing her constituents in Harrisburg.”
Throughout her own remarks, Rep.
McClinton repeated the theme of
“Movement.” After poignantly hon-
oring her mother for keeping her in
school and supporting her during
school years, college and law school, the
elegantly dressed state official pointed
to the value of strong personal rela-
tionships and listening as she worked
one-on-one as a public defender for
seven years.
The 191st District Representative
spent a number of minutes giving a
shout out to the devoted staff of her
Harrisburg state house and Ludlow
Street constituent services offices.
Rep. McClinton concluded her talk
by asking for signatures on her candi-
date endorsement lists. “The past two
and a half years have been a prelude to
what we can do together,” she said sim-
ply and directly to supporters. “I want
to continue bringing back resources
considered critical. Right now, blood
and platelets are being distributed to
hospitals faster than they are coming in.
Make an appointment to give blood
or platelets by downloading the free
Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting
redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-
RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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