Seniors Celebrate Streets Many Helped at Black Male Teachers

St. Patrick’s Day Commissioner Expungement Clinic Meet to Expand

Fish & Chips provided by Williams Briefs Rep. McClinton Presence
SW-Eastwick Rotary Block Captains hosts event at Aim to triple current 4%
Department Reps cover Myers Rec. Center of school positions
wide range of SW issues
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Demand that Congress Pass
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up to $1,000 Three gifted Phila. Orchestra strings section musicians captivated the members of Mitchell school violin ensemble by playing classical music and conducting a

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Demand That Congress pass the Dream Act NOW
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ince President Trump decided
to rescind the Deferred Action
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program, it’s been left up to our
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to protect nearly 800,000 DACA
recipients across the country.
So far, they’ve done nothing.
Monday was a painful deadline for
hundreds of thousands of Dreamers
who counted on President Trump
and Congress to keep their promise
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A Really Bad Federal Budget
H
ow bad is the Budget Legislation
that Congress will likely pass
today - to avoid the Treasury
running out of money? It’s really bad!
Not only have the majority of the
Washington legislators and their staffs
had barely a week to read through the
2000 plus pages – let alone analyze, reflect
upon and discuss its provisions - but it
also contains some sneaky clauses that
will significantly weaken our democracy.
The bill includes a number of both
selfish and ideological “riders” that have
quietly been inserted by the Republi-
cans – which among other liabilities, will
further enrich already wealthy people and
strengthen their hold on our economy.
Desirée Welborn Wayne, immigration lawyer For instance, these dark “night” riders
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by the end of next week, the East
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Pennsylvania Environmental Council in-
vite their Southwest Philly biking friends
to kick off the spring trail season on a
bike ride from Cobbs Creek Community
Environmental Center to Bartram’s Gar-
den on April 7 (Rain Date, April 8).
LG K20 “We’ll ride 3.2 miles along the Cobbs
Creek Trail and the across Southwest on
the 58th Street Greenway Trail,” advised
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Dan Paschall. Mid-Atlantic Greenway
Coordinator. “These trails are part of the
Circuit Trails, the network biking and
hiking pathways in the greater Philadel-
phia region. They connect with the East
Coast Greenway, a national trail stretch-
ing from Maine to Florida.
“We’ll meet at the entrance to Cobbs
Creek Community Environmental Cen-
ter, (63rd St. and Catharine St.) ready to
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Streets Commissioner Williams Addresses SW Block Captain Concerns
O
n Monday, March 19, City
Streets Commissioner, Carlton
Williams made good on his
long-standing promise to address the
concerns of the Southwest residents by
speaking before their block captains
at the monthly 12th Police District
Meeting.
Commissioner Williams was ac-
companied by many of his key staff and
representatives of the SWEEP anti-litter
program, Community Life Improvement
Program (CLIP), Philadelphia More
Beautiful Committee (PMBC), and the
Philacycle recycling rewards program.
These department leaders answered
questions which included inquiries
about short-dumping, mattress disposal,
litter, potholes and the condition of our
streets in general, and grade-crossing
railroad tracks - to name a few. Nick
Esposito form the Mayor’s Zero Waste
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Community Relations Officer, Arnold
Mitchell, opened the meeting with a
greeting from 12th District Captain
Deshawn Beaufort who wasn’t able
to attend and provided an update on
meetings of the four Police Service
Areas under LT Joseph Galie (PSA 1),
LT Christopher Kinslow (PSA 2), LT
Tamika N. Allen (PSA 3), and LT Timo-
thy McHugh (PSA 4).
Mark Harrell, Southwest CDC Com-
munity Organizer and partner in this
initiative introduced the Commissioner
after thanking all of the Block Captains
who attended the 2018 Block Captains
Rally on Saturday the 17th (over 1,500
Block Captains in attendance city-wide).
City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
shared the work that his office is engaged
in with the 12th Police District, L&I and
other City Departments to address the
problems with the auto-related business-
es in Southwest. Dawn Woods form The
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee
talked about the importance of block
captains and block captain recruitment.
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Overflowing the 12th Police District community
room were over 70 block captains and other
community leaders who were addressed March 19
by Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams and key
department heads and City Councilman Kenyatta
Johnson.
Given the overall purpose of the
meeting to air concerns about the high
incidence of dumping, blight, and litter
in Southwest, one of the highlights was
the appearance of the Deputy Com-
missioner for Sanitation, Keith Warren.
Mr. Warren answered many questions
and gave his direct telephone number
in case residents needed to contact him
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SW Seniors Celebrate Streets Department 2018 Many Helped at March 10 Expungement Clinic at Myers Rec.
St. Patrick’s Day Cleaning Season Scheduled
T
he community room at Myers roadblocks because of a minor crimi- Offenses for which expungement

A
Rec Center was packed with nal offense and lose the motivation is not allowed include second-degree
bout 70 seniors turned out for local residents seeking advice to succeed,” McClinton said. “This assault, use of a firearm, sex offenses,
bingo and an Irish Fish Fry at
the Southwest Senior Center APRIL 7 and counsel on the important subject
expungement late morning on March
event was part of my ongoing push to
spark inspiration and provide these
retaliation against a witness or victim,
cruelty to animals or impersonating a

located at 6916 Elmwood Avenue on
Saturday, March 17 to celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day. The meal was sponsored
by the Rotary Club of Southwest Phila-
delphia – Eastwick with chef Jackson
holding forth in the kitchen breading
and deep frying perhaps one hundred
crispy slices of whiting and innumer-
able plates of French fries and coleslaw.
Supervising the efficient food
service so that every hungry senior
got enough and more to eat was Club
president Page Huey.
Before and after the delicious meal,
the Center members pressed discs
into the slots on their bingo cards, and
listened to their numbers sounded out
by caller Jacqueline Clark with her able
assistance Christine and Connie mak-
ing sure that winners had the proper
numbers covered. For several hours
the sunny Center reverberated with
periodic joyful cries of “BINGO,” and
the happy card holders trotted up to
the head table to pick out their win-
ning prize. SW Senior Center hosts
one-hour of bingo competition twice
a week starting at 9:45 a.m. according
to SWSC.
According to director Paulette Cun-
ningham, the weather and icy side-
Avid bingo players listen intently to caller
Jacqueline Clark as she reads off the numbers
from her revolving basket at the SW Senior Center.
The members also devoured a delicious St.
Patrick’s Day Fish and Fries banquet on March 17
hosted by the Rotary Club of SW Phila.- Eastwick .
walks have kept attendance down for
the past several weeks, but she expects
an upturn as spring arrives. Ms. Cun-
ningham indicated the members are
looking forward to a one-week trip to
Martha’s Vineyard this fall and another
to the Bahamas in 2019.
The Center offers a wide variety of
services and programs for its members,
including tax preparation help, exer-
cise and fitness activities in the well-
equipped wellness room, and informa-
tive and helpful education classes on
health issues with are important to the
elderly. A summary of monthly activi-
ties for the Center can be found on their
facebook page. www.facebook.com/
SouthwestSeniorCenter. The Center
can also be reached at 215-937-1880.
B
lock Captains and community
groups had until March 23 to reg-
ister their block for participation in
the 11th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
that takes place on Saturday, April 7.
Residents can still sign up to join other
organizations as volunteers in the city-
wide effort to beautify the City together
one block at a time! This can be done by
visiting www.phillyspringcleanup.com
for registration details.
The Streets Department kicked off
the annual cleaning season at a gala
Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee
(PMBC) Annual Block Captain Rally.
More than 1,500 Block Captains and
residents attended the rally. City officials
acknowledged their hard work in keeping
their blocks and neighborhoods clean
throughout the year. Attendees participat-
ed in resource workshops and met with
representatives from City departments
and organizations.
The rally aims to encourage Philadel-
phia’s residents and Block Captains to
continue to unite their neighborhoods
year-round, and to work collabora-
tively to achieve a cleaner, safer and more
beautiful city,” said Streets Commissioner
Carlton Williams. “The dedication our
As often happens, the next generation shows
adults how it’s done. An enthusiastic toddler
pitches in on his block in anticipation of the 2018
Streets Dept. Clean up Day April 7 (Photo courtesy
of Word Press.com)
Block Captains and Junior Block Captains
exhibit is nothing short of extraordinary.
These individuals do a remarkable job
in helping us keep Philadelphia clean for
all to enjoy, and we are grateful for their
commitment year after year.”
Residents can visit the Streets Depart-
ment website to see this year’s PMBC
Clean Block Schedule and to learn how to
participate in these cleanup events.
Also at the rally, more than 50 organiza-
tions and departments provided Block
Captains with information about cleaning
and greening, post-secondary educa-
tion opportunities and financial literacy.
Resource workshops were provided by
PMBC, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, Re-
STREETS DEPARTMENT
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10. The intense interest in such clinics
is exemplified by the fact that criminal
records on the books are barriers to
education and employment opportuni-
ties, housing, being bonded, obtaining
gun or professional licenses, or travel-
ing abroad.
The Myers clinic was sponsored by
state Rep. Joanna McClinton as part of
her ongoing effort to give members of
her community a second chance. In
this instance, she was partnered with
state Sen. Anthony Williams.
“I have come across countless people
who are constantly looking for a job
and eager to buy a home all as a means
to adequately provide for their family.
However, they run into unnecessary
PHILA. ORCHESTRA
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Maloney Galloway, became aware that
an appearance by the string trio had
been listed as a bidding item in the
recent Philadelphia Orchestra fund-
raising auction. She invited a group of
fellow Wayne members to pool their
contributions…and they won the bid!
The musicians told the children
which range from 3rd to 8th graders,
about their musical background: when
they began playing (age 3, 4 and 5
individuals with a fighting chance at a
brighter future.”
More than 70 people received as-
sistance from representatives of the
Defenders Association of Philadel-
phia and the Community College of
Philadelphia who were on hand to
answer questions about expungement
or record sealing. (Record sealing bars
access by the public to juvenile records
when a perpetrator reaches age 18.)
Eligibility rules for expungement are
quite strict, and include:
• Summary offenses tried by a judge
(for instance, traffic tickets and
contempt of court) provided a guilty
plea was entered, or if a citation was
dismissed or a rehabilitation process
Phila. Orchestra string musicians players perform
for a erapt audience of budding violin students
at Mitchell Elementary February 26. The trio
comprised violinists Burchard Tang and Daniel Han
and cellist Priscilla Lee.
Rep. Joanna McClinton (center, white jacket) with
local Southwest residents and members of the
Defenders Association of Phila. and Community
College of Phila. at the well-attended expungement
clinic held March 10 at Myers Rec. Center. Sen.
Anthony Williams co-hosted the helpful gathering.
was fulfilled and the terms of any
sentence were fulfilled and no arrest
or conviction for five years.
• Reaching age 70 with no arrest or
prosecution for 10 years
• Second-degree misdemeanors before
age 25 and no arrest of conviction
for 10 years.
public official.
Another option for ex-offenders, of
course, is seeking a full pardon – in
which case, if granted by the governor,
one is able to state that he or she has
not been convicted of a crime. Appli-
cations for pardon follow a prescribed
process, and the guidance of a quali-
fied lawyer is advisable. Legal advice
is also important since expungement,
sealing, and pardon law frequently
changes.
Information for this article was
obtained from “Sealing Records and
Expungement in Pennsylvania” on the
www.lawyers.com website and Rep. Mc-
Clinton’s press release on the Expunge-
ment Clinic of March 14, 2018.

KIDS SMILES HAS MOVED Full service Dental Care for Children respectively); how hard they still work
on their music; why music is their pas-
sion; how their instruments can make
different sounds (such as traffic and
Grand Opening of our New Facility in birds); and how they have to clean their
instruments almost every day. Burchard
Penrose Plaza said he didn’t like school very much but
loved playing his violin with friends. He
2900 Island Ave. liked playing in an orchestra and play-
ing video games.
One student asked, “Why have the
three of you chosen music for your
Call today to make an appointment job?” Burchard’s answer: “When I
discovered I could make money doing
215-492-9291 All state insurance accepted what I love.” Priscilla responded, “The
cello makes me happy when I am sad
or angry,” As to Dan, he likes “sharing
music.” When deciding on a job, he
told the children, “Find what you love
and do the hard work behind it.”
With the support of CityLights, the
group of Mitchell students have been
studying and practicing violin music
for over a year. They perform periodi-
cally at The Common Worship Experi-
ence at The Common Place, 58th and
Chester Avenue on the 3rd Sundays of
the month at 5:00 p.m.
This article and the photo was
provided through the kindness of Jane
Beatty, a member of Wayne Presbyte-
rian CityLights.
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High School Students Apply
to Become a Watershed Steward.
APRIL 6
A
pplications to join this year’s
Watershed Steward group
based at Cobbs Creek are avail-
able online at http://paenvironment-
daily.blogspot.com/2018/03/philadel-
phia-cobbs-creek-watershed.html
Students enrolled in the program
receive a small grant or stipend during
their participation. Deadline for ap-
plication is on April 6.
The program empowers high school
students to become stewards of their en-
vironment and to support them as they
become the change-makers, ecologists,
scientists, urban planners, and leaders of
tomorrow. Participants in the program
are educated in natural history and
urban ecology and serve as advocates for
the health of our watersheds.
Students in the program are edu-
cated through experience and explora-
tion, spending time in the field and
working hands-on to understand the
plants, animals, soil, water, and air of
our city. They share their understand-
ing with community groups and the
public, putting their learning into ac-
tion and speaking up for green spaces
and clean water, and for people’s access
to both.
APRIL 21
T
he Black Male Educators
Convening will hold their 9th
regional gathering (BMEC9)
at Temple University Howard Gittis
Student Center, 1755 N. 17th Street,
Philadelphia from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Saturday, April 21.
The event will feature guest speaker Dr.
Christopher Emdin, Associate Professor
in the Department of Mathematics, Sci-
ence and Technology at Teachers Col-
COMMUNITY NEWS
High school participants in the Philadelphia
Watershed Stewardship program learn about the
impact of city life on rivers and streams we depend
on for drinking water as well as recreation, beauty
and food.
The program places emphasis on
Cobbs Creek and it’s surrounding
areas, home to vibrant communities
in West and Southwest Philadelphia.
The creation of Cobbs Creek Park
and Morris Park in Philadelphia at
the beginning of the 20th century
preserved hundreds of acres of open
space. However, even with the ben-
efits of the parks, the side-effects of
industrialization and modernization
have taken their toll. Polluted storm-
water runoff, inadequate drainage
systems, leaking septic tanks, illegal
dumping, and an array of other ills
have degraded the quality of human
and natural life in and around the
watershed. This is where the Water-
shed Stewards come in.
Black Male Educators Meet at Temple
lege, Columbia University, where he also
serves as Director of Science Education at
the Center for Health Equity and Urban
Science Education.
Dr. Emdin is a social critic, public
intellectual and science advocate whose
commentary on issues of race, culture, in-
equality, and education have appeared in
such periodicals as the New York Times,
Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
The BMEC announcement indicates
the intention to boost the regions efforts
to concentrate on the development,
recruitment, and retention of Black male
educators. Nationally, black men make
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bergh Blvd two blocks from the entrance
to Bartram’s Garden).
“To learn more about the outstand-
ing natural locations at the beginning
and end of the bike excursion, visit the
respective websites of Cobbs Creek
Community Environmental Center and
Bartram’s Garden before riding,” sug-
gested Paschall.
“Additionally, local community groups
will be on hand at Bartram’s River Plaza
to talk with participants, including
Southwest CDC and African Culture
Alliance of North America (ACANA).
“Pack a lunch to carry on your bike if
you’d like to stop and eat when we get
to Bartram’s. You can opt to ride back
from there or explore Bartram’s Garden
and Bartram’s Mile before returning to
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cyclebank, Mural Arts, Fire Department,
Home Depot, Office of Emergency Man-
agement, Water Department, and PGW.
Mayor Jim Kenney offered thanks and
encouragement to all. “I think the theme
of this year’s rally captures the essence of
the work that the block captains do,” said
Mayor Kenney. “Your tireless efforts and
unwavering dedication to Philadelphia
make this city a better place to live, one
block at a time.”
Philadelphia has more than 6,500 Block
Dr. Christopher Emdin, Assoc. Prof. of Math, Science
& Technology at Columbia Univ. who will be the
featured speaker at the Black Male Educators
Convening event at Temple Univ. April 21.
up 2% of the US teacher workforce and
just 4% in Philadelphia public schools.
BMEC’s goal is to triple the number of
black male teachers in Philadelphia pub-
March 23, 2018
Cobbs Creek. At 1:30 pm we’ll head back
to Cobbs Creek for anyone wanting to
ride back in a group.”
Bike enthusiasts passed on some of the
health benefits of including regular bike
riding in one’s weekly regimen: increas-
ing heart fitness; lowering stress; lower-
ing overweight risks; and improving
posture, bones, and posture and coor-
dination. It has been suggested that bike
riding can reduce the pain of arthritis of
the knee.
For adults 16 and older who don’t
own a bicycle, arrangements to rent one
can be made by contacting www.ridein-
dego.com. There are two indigo bike
stations to pick up at Clark Park, 43rd
St. and Chester Ave. and at the SEPTA
Portal, 40th Street and Woodland Ave.
For more information, please send any
questions to ride leader Daniel Paschall at
daniel@greenway.org.
Captains and PMBC hosts Clean Block
Events throughout the city every Saturday
during the spring and summer months.
To learn how to become a Block Captain,
visit www.philadelphiastreets.com/pmbc/
become-a-block-captain/
To find out the name of your neighbor-
hood’s Clean Block Officer, visit www.
philadelphiastreets.com/pmbc/clean-
block-officers/
For more information about PMBC,
visit www.philadelphiastreets.com/pmbc.
For more information about the Philadel-
phia Streets Department, visit philadelphi-
astreets.com.
lic schools by 2025.
BMEC 9 will feature an EdCamp Expe-
rience, a free, organic, participant-driven,
un-conference that empowers educators
to maximize professional learning experi-
ences and peer networks.
In addition to hearing Dr. Emdin,
the program will allow for black male
educators in public schools learn about
issues in public education, engage in
discussion with education leaders, and
join in the movement of leaders for
social justice.
For more information and to register
online, visit www.1000x2025bmec.com
March 23, 2018
• FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARTION: Ebenezer Church, 5649 Christian St.
19143: Mon & Tue 12pm-6:00pm; Wed & Thu 10am-2pm; Sat 9am-2pm.
MARCH 24
• Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 5401 Lindbergh Blvd. weeding,
pruning, clean up, planting: No experience necessary; dress for outdoors; bring gloves if
you have them. Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org.
• Volunteer Day, Sancofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
5401 Lindbergh Blvd: Weeding, pruning, clean up, planting: No experience necessary; dress
for outdoors; bring gloves if you have them. Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org.
• Bird Walks (Most Saturday & Sunday Mornings) Guided by Experts: Usually 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phone 215-365-3118 or
visit johnheinznwr@fws.gov.
MARCH 25
• Children: Come & Sing! SW Phila. Community Children’s Choir, (K-8) 1:30 – 3:30 (Every
Sunday. The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. Info: thespot@thecommonplacephilly.com.
MARCH 26
• Dance for Health – Open to All: Sponsored By Penn Nursing at The Common Place
(Every Monday) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 58th & Chester Ave. (Parking entrance off 58th St.)
Refreshments. Info: Terri 215-898-2259.
• First Day to apply for Civilian Absentee Ballot for May 15 Primary. Info/forms: visit Committee
of Seventy: www.seventy.org/tools/elections-voting/absentee-and-alternative-ballots
MARCH 28
• Uhuru Community Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Uhuru Furniture, 832 N Broad St, Info:
215-546-9616.
MARCH 29
• Permaculture & Philly’s Food System Workshop. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bartram’s Garden, 5401
Lindbergh Blvd. Garden Tour (4:00 p.m.) & Supper preceding Lecture on permaculture ecosystem.
Pre-registration required (Fee:$30). Contact: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org
MARCH 30
• Interfaith March to End Gun Violence: 4:30 p.m. Holy Apostles & Mediator Episcopal
Church, 51st & Spruce Sts., Sponsors: Heading God’s Call. Info: contactheading@gmail.
com or 215-238-8550.
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MARCH 31
• Resurrection Day – Prayer, Reflection, Fellowship: 5:00 p.m. The Common Place, 58th
& Chester Ave. All Welcome as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Info: 267-275-8238
Email: info@thecommonplacephilly.org.
APRIL 4
• 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.
APRIL 7
• Bike Ride - Cobbs Creek Environmental Center To Bartram’s River Plaza: Starts 10:00
a.m. at 56th St. & the Schuylkill River, next to Bartram’s Garden. Info: See article & ad,
page 3, this issue.
• 11th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Not involved on your block?
Join others at Schuylkill Banks trail beautification projects, including mulching, light
pruning and trash pickup. Meet on the trail under the Walnut Street Bridge. Gloves, tools
and water will be provided. Info: zoe.axelrod@srdc.net.
• Nature Tots – Nature Walk (Age 3-5) 1:00 – 11:00 a.m. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge,
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., story telling, crafts, nature walks, More! Registration required:
Brianna_Patrick@fws.gov, or 215-365-3118.
APRIL 9
• Evening with Guitarist Lou Barlow, 7;00 – 10:00 p.m. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh
Blvd. Info/Tickets: (215) 729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org.
• PA House Judiciary Hearings on Gun Legislation: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Room 140,
Main Capitol, 501 N 3rd St. Harrisburg (Other hearings, same time & place, April 10, 11,
12). Info: 717-787-7895 or Email: LCO-Southeast@pahouse.net
APRIL 14
• Annual Darby Creek Clean-Up, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Heinz National Wildlefe Refuge.
Bags, gloves, lunch provided. Outdoors work clothes & footwear needed. 8601 Lindbergh
Blvd., Phone 215-365-3118 or visit johnheinznwr@fws.gov
APRIL 15
• Tree Giveaway (Yard Trees) Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 8601
Lindbergh Blvd. Reserve at http://treephilly.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/UPDATED-
Tree-22943-CarePacket-Final_ForWeb_Final2.pdf
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APRIL 16 Free, Four-day workforce development course: resume prep; fi nancial empowerment;
internet connections, SWCDC, 6328 Paschall Ave.: Info/Sign-up: Cynthia at 215-729-4546 TUTOR NOW:
• Last Day to Register to vote in the May 15 Primary Election. Info: visit Committee of
Seventy: www.seventy.org/tools/elections
or cynthia@southwestcdc.org
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Office of Adult Education
APRIL 21
• Volunteer as Tutor: English Language Training, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue. Register for next 3-Session Course: 215-686-6079 or Cynthia RENTAL MANAGEMENT Train to work with adult learners who want to improve
at cynthia@southwestcdc.org or philaliteracy.org/calendar. West, Southwest, Northeast, South Philadelphia & University City

• Spring Open House & Plant Sale, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 215-727-1565 their English skills.
Lindbergh Blvd.

APRIL 30 – MAY 3
• Free Evening English Language Courses, Mondays/Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at
Tilden Middle School, 66th & Elmwood Ave. To register or for more info: Visit: www.
centerforliteracy.org/free-cfl -classes-at-community-schools or phone Center for Literacy
MANGO & AUGUST Free Training:
June 2, 2018, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
5601 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153
215-474-1235 extension 200. Real Estate June 16, 2018, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Employment Boot Camp at Southwest CDC. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free, Four-day Since 1976
Location:
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workforce development course: resume prep; fi nancial empowerment; internet connections, • Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing
SWCDC, 6328 Paschall Ave.: Info/Sign-up: Cynthia at 215-729-4546 or cynthia@ Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults Southwest Community Development Corporation
southwestcdc.org. Can Learn to Read at ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084. Attention Homeowners: 6328 Paschall Ave.
Register: http://philaliteracy.org/calendar/
• Southwest residents living within one mile of Bartram’s Garden are eligible for Program • Full Employment Services: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall
Pass access (75%-100% OFF selected events). Contact us with any questions or to sign up Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.org. or
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