[UC] Cedar Park Neighbors annual mtg this Mon, 4/21 (with special guests!)
Neighbors, *Please join Cedar Park Neighbors this Monday, April 21, 2014, from 7-9 pm for our annual meeting. Voting for CPN Board Members will begin at 6:30 pm.* The meeting will take place at Calvary Community Center Sanctuary. Please enter through the doors on 48th Street. Come and hear what Cedar Park Neighbors has done over the last year and our plans for the coming year. Meet candidates for the CPN Board of Directors. (And read all about the candidates by clicking *here http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org/events/meet-the-candidates-for-cpn-board-of-directors/* .) *We will also feature a conversation with the two candidates for our state representative, James Roebuck and Algernong Allen.* The conversation will be moderated by Cedar Park resident Bill Hangley Jr., a freelance journalist who has contributed to The Philadelphia Public School Notebook and WHYY. If you’ve never been to a CPN meeting, the annual meeting is a great introduction to the organization and the work that it does. An informal meet and greet will follow the meeting. thanks, Michael Froehlich, President Cedar Park Neighbors facebook invite here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1411574102445913/ more information about CPN here: http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org/ http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org/
[UC] property tax workshop co-sponsored by CPN, GCCA, WHCA (Sept 11, 7pm)
Cedar Park Neighbors, Garden Court Community Association, and Walnut Hill Community Association are co-sponsoring a *property tax workshop *to help our neighbors with the various programs designed to help people with their property taxes. Several of these programs have rapidly approaching deadlines. *WHEN? Weds, Sept 11, 7pm* * * *WHERE? Calvary Church at 48th and Baltimore. (Enter though the 48th Street entrance.)* Have you filed for a homestead exemption yet? It's worth $400/year, and it's due on Sept 13. Do you have questions about how to appeal your AVI assessment to the Bureau of Revision of Taxes (BRT)? Appeals are due on Oct 7. Do you have questions about the senior tax freeze? Applications are due on Oct 15. Want to know more about the property tax and rent rebate program? Curious about how to enter a payment plan on past due taxes to avoid a tax foreclosure sale? *For more information, please email cont...@cedarparkneighbors.org or call us at 267-BALT-AVE (267-225-8283.)*
[UC] Neighborhood Happy Hour at Queen of Sheba, Thurs 6/14 6-8p
Hi Neighbors-- Cedar Park Neighbors and the Baltimore Avenue Business Association is co-sponsoring a Neighborhood Happy Hour / Meet Greet at Queen of Sheba tomorrow (Thurs) night. Details below. It would be great to see everyone there. Please spread the word. You can RSVP (if you'd like) at this Facebook event page, too: https://www.facebook.com/events/297502603675399/ *Cedar** Park** Neighbors* ** *Baltimore Avenue** * *Business Association* * * present *A Neighborhood Happy Hour* Join us at Queen of Sheba 4511 Baltimore Avenue Drink Specials Appetizers *Thurs, June 14* *6-8pm* Meet your neighbors. Support local businesses. Have fun.
[UC] Tool Library hiring tool mechanic to repair and maintain tools
Hi neighbors-- Remember that $25,000 grant that many of you helped the Tool Library win this month by voting for us on Facebook? One of the first things we're doing with the money is hiring a tool mechanic to repair and maintain our tools. The job description is available on our websitehttp://westphillytools.org/2012/05/31/tool-library-seeks-tool-mechanic-to-repair-and-maintain-tools/and is pasted below. If you know of anyone that might be interested in this part-time position, please encourage them to apply. thanks, Michael. PS. Thanks for voting for us to win this grant. We're pretty excited. Tool Library seeks tool mechanic to repair and maintain tools The West Philly Tool Library is a nonprofit community-based tool lending library that loans tools to our individual and organizational members. Our tools have helped members rehab houses, patch roofs, clean up abandoned cemeteries, fix cars, build banjos, and much, much more. We have tools for home repairs and improvements, gardening and outdoor maintenance, and bike and auto repairs. We currently have more than 1100 members and more than 3200 tools. Members pay an annual membership fee between $20 – $50 based on income. Since last year, we have doubled the number of tools we loan per month. We now seek a part-time tool mechanic to maintain and repair tools. *Job Duties* - Repair and maintain electric, gas, and manual tools. With all tools, the job would include helping to determine what tools are safe to use and when it is cost effective to repair. With electric tools, this could include tasks such as replacing brushes on rotors, replacing switches, or repairing cords. With gas tools, this could include tasks such as keeping the tools gassed up with appropriate fuel mixtures, replacing spark plugs and filters, and preparing for off-season storage. With manual tools, the position could include tasks such as sharpening and securing handles. - Working with Tool Tenders committee to determine appropriate tool purchases and repair policies. - Working with and, when necessary, training volunteers. - Maintaining repair area in good order. - Ordering and keeping cost records on replacement parts. - Keeping records on tool repairs status/completions. - Writing user reminders for frequently broken tools - As time permits, assisting Tool Librarians with membership applications, tool check in/out, shelving tools, straightening shelves, and cleanup. - Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Steering Committee - Other tasks as assigned. *Skills required* - Small tool repair experience. - Basic computer skills. - Enjoy working with members and steering committee. *Compensation* - $15 per hour. - 10 hours per week to start (may change depending on available work.) - Schedule negotiable but needs to be regular and consistent. *How to Apply* Please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Michael Froehlich at mich...@westphillytools.org. If you have never been to the Tool Library, we encourage you to visit us before submitting your application. Our location and hours of operation are available on our website at westphillytools.org.
[UC] This Sunday: Cedar Park Neighbors 5th annual scholarship fundraiser
I don't remember seeing this posted to the list yet. Apologies if it has been, but this is a really really neat event. This Sunday, come to the *5th Annual Cedar Park Neighbors Scholarship Fundraiser *at Dock Street Brewery. The Scholarship Committee of Cedar Park Neighbors (CPN) is celebrating 24 years of scholarships by hosting a fundraiser at Dock Street Brewery on *Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m*. Tickets for this event are $40. Admission includes live entertainment (donated by the Old Fashioneds),and all you can eat pizza and beer from 4-6 p.m. There will be a cash bar for one hour, from 6-7 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance, please go to www.cedarparkneighbors.org. The fundraiser will offer local students financial assistance to further their education. These scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who live in the Cedar Park neighborhood. Since 1988, graduating high school students who have been accepted to a school for advanced education are eligible to apply for a CPN scholarship. The scholarship is renewable so long as the student maintains good grades. The more folks that come out, the more scholarships we can provide to more neighborhood students.
[UC] Tool Library's 4th annual garage sale tool drive (Sat, 3/10)
Hi everyone-- *The West Philly Tool Library is holding its Fourth Annual Garage Sale and Tool Drive on Saturday on Saturday, March 10th from 9am to 1pm. * We'll be selling hundreds of tools that no longer fit our inventory. Most hand tools are just $1. *Have tools in your basement that you no longer need?* We accept all donations, especially power tools. Donations to the Tool Library are tax-deductible give your tools a second life. *Not a member?* Sign up or renew your membership while you're here. And, of course, we'll have coffee and light refreshments. The Tool Library is located in a warehouse at 1314 South 47th Street, just south of Woodland Avenue. For more information, check out our website at http://westphillytools.org/ thanks, Michael. *PS. The Energy Co-op and the Tool Library have teamed up to offer a special promotion. If you enroll with the Energy Co-op as your electricity provider and say that the Tool Library referred you, the Energy Co-op will give the Tool Library $20. Why switch? It's easy. It's solar wind power. The Energy Co-op is a cooperative. And it's about the same price as PECO. For more information, click herehttp://westphillytools.org/2012/01/23/join-the-energy-co-op-support-your-tool-library/ . *
[UC] Go see Rent at the Rotunda. It's everything good about West Philly.
Hi all-- I don't remember seeing anything on these lists about the extraordinary performances of Rent at the Rotunda. It's directed by West Philly's own Rich Wexler and features a cast of superbly talented Philadelphia high school students. Their voices are amazing. The ticket price ($10 but feel free to give more if you can) is affordable. The anthemic songs are catchy and moving even for jaded West Philly folk. Plus, you can buy snacks from West Philly's Black Cat Baking at intermission. Here are the remaining shows: Sat, 12/17 1pm Sun, 12/18 1pm 7pm Thu, 12/22, 7pm Fri, 12/23 3pm Here's the fb page with more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projecttheaterrent/ And here's a way you can buy tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/207963 I don't say this lightly, but if you don't go see this, you're freakin' crazy. best, Michael.
[UC] West Philly Tool Library open house, 9/1 7:30pm
On *Thursday, September 1*, join us at the West Philly Tool Libraryhttp://westphillytools.orgfor an Open House Party. If you haven’t seen the new warehouse space yet… or you’re just looking for a place to be with friends, have a drink, and listen to the music of West Philadelphia’s own Sour Mashhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Sour-Mash/164974813518776, come join us. The *party kicks off at 7:30pm* and will go through 10:30pm. Sour Mashhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Sour-Mash/164974813518776 will take the stage around 8pm. We’ll have drinks and eats. *Have any tools lying around your house that you haven’t used for awhile? Bring them with you and receive a special limited edition prize. (Plus a receipt for your tax-deductible donation!) * So take a stroll down Baltimore Avenuehttp://www.universitycity.org/dollarstroll2011 and fill up on $1 food, then come get a drink, have a dance, and check out the Tool Library. We’re at 1314 S. 47th St. (South of Woodland Ave.) Can’t wait to see you there. Here's a link to the Facebook event page if you want to get more information or RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=237329316309201
[UC] roofer recommendations?
Hi all-- I'm posting this for a friend who is not on this listserv. If you have any recommendations, can you email him directly at mmarze...@gmail.com? thanks, Michael. ^ I have a roof leak and I cannot find a reasonable person to repair it. I guess my story is typical for west philly- first I got a friend of a friend agree to see it, it took him more than a week to come and see it, then he promised to do it for $400 with a friend but only in 3 weeks since they don’t work on weekends, go for vacation ect. I agreed and he never showed up nor return my messages. Then, bravely, I used Angie’s list, chose the best/cheapest company, waited two weeks for them to come, another week for estimate: $4375. I think it is too much since the whole new roof is around $15-18K. So, now it is 3 months, leak going on and I can already see winter coming. Can anyone of you give me a contact info of a reasonable person that would do a normal job for a normal pay in an acceptable timeframe? Michal mmarze...@gmail.com
[UC] Re: roofer recommendations?
Ugh. Got Michal's email wrong there. Correct email is: mimarze...@gmail.com. Sorry for the confusion. On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Michael Froehlich michaelrfroehl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all-- I'm posting this for a friend who is not on this listserv. If you have any recommendations, can you email him directly at mmarze...@gmail.com? thanks, Michael. ^ I have a roof leak and I cannot find a reasonable person to repair it. I guess my story is typical for west philly- first I got a friend of a friend agree to see it, it took him more than a week to come and see it, then he promised to do it for $400 with a friend but only in 3 weeks since they don’t work on weekends, go for vacation ect. I agreed and he never showed up nor return my messages. Then, bravely, I used Angie’s list, chose the best/cheapest company, waited two weeks for them to come, another week for estimate: $4375. I think it is too much since the whole new roof is around $15-18K. So, now it is 3 months, leak going on and I can already see winter coming. Can anyone of you give me a contact info of a reasonable person that would do a normal job for a normal pay in an acceptable timeframe? Michal
[UC] The West Philly Tool Library is hiring
Hi all-- Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, Michael. The West Philly Tool Library, a nonprofit community tool lending library, is seeking a paid Tool Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of the project and reliable about running the Tool Library independently and promoting its membership within the community. *Responsibilities* • Working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30-8:30pm. • Maintaining and basic repair of tools • Keeping the Tool Library organized and clean • Accepting tool donations • Checking tools in and out to members of the community and performing simple bookkeeping • Maintaining computer database that tracks tool use and member information • Collecting late fees • Maintaining a culture within the Tool Library aligned with its mission and goals • Promoting the Tool Library and recruiting volunteers • Communicating with the Steering Committee about areas for improvements *Requirements* • Commitment to promoting community in West and Southwest Philly • Basic knowledge of tools with a desire to learn more (strong knowledge of tools and basic home repair preferred) • High level of organization • Attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Familiarity with computers and databases (experience with Google docs and Wordpress a plus.) This position is for eight hours per week at $12.00 per hour. We hope to hire for this position as soon as possible. Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Benjamin White at benja...@westphillytools.org. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit us at the Tool Library or visit our website at www.westphillytools.org.
[UC] The Tool Library is moving ( how you can help)
-- Forwarded message -- From: West Philly Tool Library i...@westphillytools.org Date: Sat, May 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM Subject: We're moving ( how you can help) [image: West Philly Tool Library Logo] We're moving! We're very excited to report that in June, the Tool Library will be moving around the corner into a warehouse at 1314 South 47th Street. The new space, just 200-300 feet away, will have almost triple the amount of space we have in the current location. This will allow us to stock more tools and hold more on-site classes. But we can't do it alone. We need your help. Here are *four easy ways you can help us with the move:* 1. What are you doing on Sat, May 21, and Sun, May 22? We'll be moving everything around the block during that weekend and could really use your help. *Have an hour or two to spare? * Please email Jake at j...@westphillytools.org. 2. The new space will allow us to stock a lot more tools. Do you have any power tools, ladders, or other tools in your basement that you haven't used for years? *Donate your unused tools to the Tool Library by clicking **herehttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=34qid=5007 **. * As a non-profit organization, all donations to the Tool Library are tax exempt to the extent permitted under law. 3. The new space will also allow us to offer classes on site. We're looking forward to holding classes on how to pour a concrete sidewalk, how to re-glaze a window pane, how to re-wire an electrical outlet, and many more. *Do you have a skill that you'd like to teach others?* Please email Stacey at sta...@westphillytools.org. 4. The new space will necessarily cost more money than our current storefront. We run the Tool Library on a shoe string budget, but annual memberships and late fees account for only about 40% of our total budget. *If you like the idea of having a tool library in your neighborhood, consider making a tax-deductable donation, by clicking **herehttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=32qid=5007 **.* We're very excited about this new phase for the Tool Library. Stay tuned for an announcement about an upcoming Open House so we can show off our new space. And, as always, thanks for your support. *Michael, Morgan, Ben, Stacey, Robert, James, Stacey, Kathleen, and Eugene The Tool Library Steering Committee Tool Librarians* PS. Have you built something awesome with tools borrowed from the Tool Library? Submit a photo and description of it and let us know in the Submit a Project section of our websitehttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=36qid=5007 . - To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click this link: http://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/unsubscribereset=1jid=47qid=5007h=1924db35697ef283 To never receive email from the West Philly Tool Library, please click this link: http://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/optoutreset=1jid=47qid=5007h=1924db35697ef283 This email is sent from: 4620 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States
[UC] community compost bin
Hi neighbors-- I have a small backyard on 48th Street with a large (18 cubic feet) compost bin http://westphillytools.org/node/5364. Last year, a few friends asked me whether they could use my compost bin and I said sure. Soon, word spread and within a month, there were 20-30 families using the compost bin. There was a steady stream of folks bringing their compost to my backyard. This was great. But it also overwhelmed my bin and, after a time, I had to put a stop to it. Recently, several people have started asking me whether they can use my bin again. It occurs to me that there is an incredible need for community composting. And, until we get curbside composting like San Francisco, this seems like something we might have to can take on ourselves. So my question: (1) are there any community composting sites in our neighborhood that I can refer folks to? (2) if not, does anyone own or have access to a space in the neighborhood big enough that we might build a bin? If someone offers the space, I'll take care of constructing the bin laying out the policies rules, etc. thanks, Michael.
[UC] Cedar Park Neighbors annual meeting this Mon, 4/25 at 7pm
Annual CPN Board Election Meeting: “What’s Happening on the Ave?” *Monday, April 25th, 7pm * @ the Calvary Community Center (48th Baltimore) * (The Calvary will be open early (at 6pm) for voting. Voting ends at 7:30 and results are announced at the end of the meeting.)* Please join Cedar Park Neighbors for our annual board elections and a presentation on what’s happening on Baltimore Ave. *“What’s Happening on the Ave?”* speakers and topics will include: - *Leah Pillsbury*, Capital Campaign Coordinator at Mariposa* - Mariposa Food Co-op’s Expansion Project* - *Vince Whittacre*, Gold Standard Cafe co-owner and BABA member (Baltimore Ave Business Assoc)* - New businesses and BABA’s proposal for sidewalk seating.* - *Algernon Allen*, CPN Board Member and owner of Elena’s Soul * - Upcoming CPN summer festivities (Jazz in the Park, etc.)* - *Maureen Tate*, Baltimore Ave Conversation Volunteer* - Summary on the Baltimore Ave Conversation and possible next steps*
[UC] Fwd: We're Hiring!
If you (or anyone you know of) is looking for a PT gig with a cool community-based organization, please let them know that the Tool Library is hiring. Thanks! -- Forwarded message -- From: West Philly Tool Library i...@westphillytools.org Date: Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM Subject: We're Hiring! To: Michael Froehlich michaelrfroehl...@gmail.com [image: West Philly Tool Library]The Tool Library is Hiring! Enjoy working with tools and people? Have a yearning to build neighborliness through sharing? The West Philly Tool Library, your local nonprofit community tool lending library, is seeking a paid Tool Coordinator. *Responsibilities* • Working hours: Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00pm and occasional weekday nights • Maintaining and basic repair of tools • Keeping the Tool Library organized and clean • Accepting tool donations • Checking tools in and out to members of the community • Collecting late fees • Performing simple bookkeeping • Maintaining computer database that tracks tool use and member information • Promoting the Tool Library and recruiting volunteers • Communicating with the Steering Committee about areas for improvements *Requirements* • Basic knowledge of tools with a desire to learn more (strong knowledge of tools preferred) • High level of organization • Attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Commitment to promoting community in West and Southwest Philly This position pays $12.00 per hour. We are looking for someone who is committed to the project and reliable about running the Tool Library. We hope to hire for this position as soon as possible. Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Michael Froehlich at i...@westphillytools.org or by mail to West Philly Tool Library, 4620 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For more information, check out our website at westphillytools.orghttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=22qid=4178 . *Who we are* The West Philly Tool Library is a non-profit, community based tool lending library. We loan all sorts of tools to community members so they can perform simple home maintenance, tend their yards and gardens, build furniture, start projects, and learn new skills in a safe and affordable manner. We aim to be a community resource to provide home owners, tenants, long-time residents, and newcomers with the tools (and the knowledge to work the tools!) they need. -- *Hours* Mon to Thurs 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm -- [image: facebook]http://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=23qid=4178 Click herehttp://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/unsubscribereset=1jid=38qid=4178h=0845f4162aacebbfto instantly unsubscribe from this email or herehttp://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/optoutreset=1jid=38qid=4178h=0845f4162aacebbf to delete your account with the Tool Library. 4620 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States westphillytools.org + 215-833-3190
[UC] Fwd: Tool Library's Third Anniversary Yard Sale Jamboree this Sat, 3/12
-- Forwarded message -- From: West Philly Tool Library i...@westphillytools.org Date: Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM Subject: Tool Library's Third Anniversary Yard Sale Jamboree this Sat, 3/12 To: Michael Froehlich michaelrfroehl...@gmail.com [image: West Philly Tool Library Logo] Join us at the Tool Library* this* Saturday, March 12, from 9am to 3pm as we celebrate our Third Anniversary with our *annual yard sale jamboree.* Each year, the Tool Library receives hundreds of donations of tools, hardware, and, frankly, lots of things we don't really know what to do with. Many of them we can put into circulation. But lots of them we can't. This Saturday, March 12, we'll be emptying our basement and selling them off. Hammers for a buck! Tool boxes for two bucks! Buckets of nails for a song! And so much more. We'll also have free coffee and pastries from our friends and neighbors at Four Worlds Bakeryhttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20qid=3357. And around noon, we'll welcome a special visit from The Build-it Bushttp://westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=21qid=3357 ! So come down and visit. We'd love to see you. *If you have any power tools that you'd like to donate to the Tool Library, we'll gladly accept them. As a 501(c)(3), all donations are tax deductible. * *Can't make the party but want to support the Tool Library? Click the donate button below** to make a tax-deductible contribution today.* On behalf of everyone at the Tool Library, thanks for your continuing support. --Michael, Ben, Morgan, Robert, Stacey, Jake, James, Eric, and Eugene To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click this link: http://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/unsubscribereset=1jid=31qid=3357h=52fd839f59c30ea9 To never receive email from the West Philly Tool Library, please click this link: http://westphillytools.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/optoutreset=1jid=31qid=3357h=52fd839f59c30ea9 This email is sent from: 4620 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143 United States
[UC] univcity-digest saved my life
Do folks know about the univcity-digest option? You can get all the day's univcity email traffic in one big post--compiled with a handy table of contents and everything!--delivered to your email every morning instead of getting each email sent directly. I find it quite useful to help separate the wheat from the chaff. Go to https://list.purple.com/cgi-bin/majordomo_purple Type in your email address and click go Then, on the next screen, unclick the box to the left of univcity, click the box next to univcity-digest, and click apply
[UC] Tool Library's 2nd Anniversary Party this Saturday
[image: West Philly Tool Library Logo] Join us this Saturday, March 20th from 9-3 for the Tool Library's 2nd anniversary. To celebrate, we'll be holding a* tool yard sale.* That's right, over the past two years, we've been lucky enough to receive hundreds of tool donations from members and other community members. And while we're grateful to everyone for their support, it turns out that we only need so many hammers, screwdrivers, or saws. To say nothing of the pounds and pounds of nails, screws, tiles, switch plates, and assorted items that we can't use (or can't figure out what they are.) Plus, we'll also be selling several shop tools that have been donated to us that are too heavy to effectively loan out, including two drill presses, a large table saw, a band saw, bench grinder, and a stationery sander. Of course, we'll also be accepting power tool donations. And did we mention we'll have coffee and snacks? On behalf of everyone at the Tool Library, thanks for your continuing support. --Michael, Ben, Morgan, Robert, Stacey, Eric, and Eugene PS. Until May 2, check out *Imitation of Life*http://drupal.westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2qid=574, a selection of recent drawings at the Green Line Cafe on Locust from Pennsylvania-born San Francisco-based artist Timothy Buckwalter. A portion of the sale of each drawing will benefit the Tool Library. http://drupal.westphillytools.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=3qid=574 * *
[UC] The Tool Library is hiring!
Hi all--The Tool Library is looking to hire a tool coordinator. Can you help us find the right person? The job description is below. thanks, Michael. % The West Philly Tool Library, a nonprofit community tool lending library, is seeking a paid Tool Coordinator. *Responsibilities* - Working hours: Mon 6:30-8:30pm; Weds 6:30-8:30pm; Sat 9-2 - Maintaining and basic repair of tools - Keeping the Tool Library organized and clean - Accepting tool donations signing up new members - Checking tools in and out to members of the community - Collecting late fees - Performing simple bookkeeping - Maintaining computer database that tracks tool use and member information - Promoting the Tool Library and recruiting volunteers - Communicating with the Steering Committee *Requirements* - Basic knowledge of tools with a desire to learn more (strong knowledge of tools preferred) - High level of organization attention to detail - Excellent communication customer service skills - Commitment to promoting community in West and Southwest Philly - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word Excel - Ability to lift 25 pounds This position is for nine hours per week at $12.00 per hour. We are looking for someone who is committed to the project and reliable about running the Tool Library. We hope to hire for this position as soon as possible. Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Michael Froehlich at i...@westphillytools.org or by mail to West Philly Tool Library, 4620 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit us at the Tool Library or visit our website at www.westphillytools.org.
[UC] Shakespeare in Clark Park's youth family workshops at PIC
Hi all, Shakespeare in Clark Park's production of The Comedy of Errors is coming up at the end of July. This year, SCP is offering workshops to teach children teens about Shakespeare before the show so they can better understand the performance. Information below and available at http://shakespeareinclarkpark.org/ best, Michael. * * *Shakespeare in Clark Park's Youth and Family Workshops* * * Chase away those midsummer school's-out doldrums with the Bard! Led by Shakespeare in Clark Park (SCP) Education Coordinators Jess Conda and Justin Jain, SCP workshops engage kids in the world of Shakespeare and the creation of theatre --- a perfect complement to a family trip to the park to see this year's production of The Comedy of Errors. Workshop fee: $30 Workshops are held at the Parent Infant Center, located at 4205 Spruce Street, with the main entrance at 43rd and Locust. Space is limited! Please contact educat...@shakespeareinclarkpark.org by July 15th to register. *Family Workshop* *6-9 year olds and parents* *Sunday, August 2, 1:00pm-4:00pm* In this unique family experience, students and parents explore storytelling and creative play with their bodies, voices and imaginations. Using music, movement and simple text, families will develop a better appreciation for performance energy and theatricality, while celebrating the art of collaboration. (Note: $30 fee is per student. One parent or guardian per student may attend for free.) *Will's Words* *10-13 year olds* *Saturday, July 25, 9:00am-12:00pm* *or* *Saturday, August 1, 9:00am-12:00pm* Utilizing the process of professional actors, students will engage in a series of fast-paced and exciting exercises exploring techniques in storytelling. Emphasis will be placed on understanding Shakespeare's language: what it means, how it relates to our lives today, and how to make the language come to life onstage. Themes from The Comedy of Errors will be explored as students create their own original scenes, culminating in a short showing at the end of the workshop. *Acting Shakespeare* *14-18 year olds* *Saturday, July 25, 1:00pm-4:00pm* *or* *Saturday, August 1, 1:00pm-4:00pm* How do I act Shakespeare? Students will explore themes and text through the lens of the actor, with an emphasis on understanding and communicating Shakespeare's language. Working with scenes from The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, this workshop is sure to help students with their exploration of Shakespearean language in their school curriculum. *Instructor Bios* Jess Conda received her BFA in Acting from Arcadia University in 2003 and has taught theatre at People's Light and Theatre Company, Collingdale Community School, Delaware Valley Friends School, and the Montgomery Theater. From 2002-2005, Jess was on staff at Arcadia University's Camp Shakespeare, where she directed seven one-hour Shakespearean productions with elementary, junior high and high school students. Jess played Phebe in last season's production of As You Like It and will perform in this year's production of The Comedy of Errors. Justin Jain received his BFA in Acting from the University of the Arts in 2003 and has taught at Philadelphia Young Playwrights, the Arden Theatre Company, People's Light and Theatre Company, and Freedom Theatre. He is currently teaches acting for the Continuing Education branch of UArts. Justin has performed in every SCP production to date and will be playing Dromio of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors. *And make sure you've marked your calendar!* * * The Comedy of Errors directed by Alex Torra Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 2 at 7 pm in the bowl When two sets of separated-at-birth identical twin brothers end up in almost exactly the same place at almost exactly the same time, confusion is bound to break out. Add to the muddle an angry wife, a beautiful sister-in-law, a greedy courtesan, and a priest known for his excellent exorcism skills --- and the result is Shakespeare's snappiest comedy. We look forward to seeing you in the park this summer! Marla Burkholder and Maria Möller Co-Artistic Directors Shakespeare in Clark Park
[UC] Free Basic Home Repair Classes from The Tool Library Saunders Park Neighbors
Saunders Park Neighbors The West Philly Tool Library present A series of hands-on classes for community members Free Basic Home Repair Classes Learn how to fix basic problems in your house understand how to judge the work of contractors you hire Rowan House Community Room People's Emergency Center 325 North 39th Street Each class starts at 6:30pm and ends at 8:30pm Thurs, May 21 Introduction to using power tools Thurs, May 28 Basic carpentry Thurs, June 4 How to install and repair drywall Thurs, June 11 Understanding the electricity in your house Thurs, June 18 Understanding the plumbing in your house Thurs, June 25 Painting tips and tricks Participants attending four classes will receive a gift certificate for 50% off an annual membership to the West Philly Tool Library located at 4620 Woodland Avenue (regular price: $20.) Everyone welcome! Women! Men! Owners! Renters! Seniors! Students! Registration is required. To register, please call the Tool Library at 215-833-3190 or email Stacey at i...@westphillytools.org%20i...@westphillytools.org . Funded by a generous grant from SCI-West.
[UC] West Philly Tool Library one-year anniversary next Saturday
Hi all,The West Philly Tool Library is celebrating its one-year anniversary this Saturday. Come on by! best, Michael. Haven’t used that sander since the Clinton Administration? Old roommate never picked up his ratchet set? Get another drill for Christmas? *Don’t let them collect dust in your basement!* The West Philly Tool Library is celebrating its *One Year Anniversary* with a *Tool Drive!* *Saturday, March 21st from 9am to 2pm. * 4620 Woodland Avenue All donations are tax deductible and will benefit all the members of the library. Bring a friend who hasn’t yet joined and celebrate one year of our community experiment in sharing and self-reliance. *Coffee and snacks will be provided.* For more information, call us at 215-833-3190 or email at i...@westphillytools.org
[UC] West Philly Tool Library expands hours
Hi all, now that summer's officially here, the West Philly Tool Library has expanded our hours. We're now open: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm Saturday 9am-2pm Now there's no need to wait until Saturday to borrow (or return!) tools. If you haven't been down to visit lately, please come check us out. For more information--including a list of our 450+ tools--check out our website at www.westphillytools.org. best, Michael Froehlich
[UC] Support Philly girls!: Thursday, May 29th, 7:00-9:30pm
Hi neighbors, I thought some of you might be interested in attending this great event on Thurs night at Calvary in support of a new sliding-scale sleep-away camp for Philly girls. best, Michael. Note: forwarded message attached. ---BeginMessage--- Support Philly girls! Come to Arts Night at Calvary a benefit for * CAMP SOJOURNER* GIRLS LEADERSHIP CAMP www.girlsleadershipcamp.org Performers/ artists include: Sara Felder * Cassendre Xavier * Monica McIntyre * Elga Lady El Lyle *Kandice Jay * Jennifer Turnbull Jailbird Thunderheart * Tatianna Sykes * Ebony Henson *Shanita Brown * Jennifer Braverman * the Calvary Choir Thursday, May 29th, 7:00-9:30pm Calvary Center for Community and Culture, 48th and Baltimore Suggested donation: $10** ---End Message---
[UC] Tool Library is hiring
The West Philly Tool Library is seeking a paid 10 hours/week tool coordinator to staff the Tool Library. Check out the job description here: http://www.westphillytools.org/tool_coordinator_job_description.pdf If you're interested in applying, please do so quickly. We're hoping to expand our hours in May. And if you know someone who might be interested, please pass the job description on to them. Thanks, Michael. between -00-00 and -99-99
[UC] squirrel trap
If you still don't have a squirrel trap by Saturday, you can come by the West Philly Tool Library. We have one. We're at 4620 Woodland Ave and are open 9-12 Saturday mornings. For more info: www.westphillytools.org univcity-digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: univcity-digest Monday, December 17 2007 Volume 01 : Number 831 In this issue: [UC] Squirrel trap needed immediately Re: [UC] Squirrel trap needed immediately -- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:16:47 -0500 From: Linda Lee Subject: [UC] Squirrel trap needed immediately I need to borrow a squirrel-size humane trap asap. Trying to rescue a stray kitten. Yes, I already have a larger trap, which we've tried using, with no success. I can pick up any time. Sooner is better. Thx, Linda 222-1580 - -- - You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
re [UC] Saws-All? Tool Library?
The Tool Library has a Sawzall--but I don't remember if it's battery-operated. We're open on Saturday mornings from 9-12 at 4620 Woodland Ave. For more information, see www.westphillytools.org. Mike. --- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:15:35 -0500 From: Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] Saws-All? Tool Library? Thanks for all the advice about removing the steering wheel lock. A few people suggested using a Saws-All. I don¹t have one, and the car is not near my house so I couldn¹t use an electric outlet. Might a Saws-All be battery driven? I heard about a recently opened local tool library, but don¹t remember the details. Can anyone give me contact info for it? Thanks, Margie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[UC] West Philly Tool Library now open
Hi all, Back in March or April, I emailed the uc-list introducing the idea of the West Philly Tool Library and soliciting interest. I'm happy to report that we're now open. Details and contact information are below. best, Mike. PS. This couldn't have happened without the help of many people, including the UC List's own Guy Laren who's generously donated the use of the space for the first year. Note: forwarded message attached. - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
[UC] West Philly Tool Library now open
Hi all, Back in March or April, I emailed the uc-list introducing the idea of the West Philly Tool Library and soliciting interest. I'm happy to report that we're now open. Details and contact information are below. best, Mike. PS. This couldn't have happened without the help of many people, including the UC List's own Guy Laren who's generously donated the use of the space for the first year. Note: forwarded message attached. - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ---BeginMessage--- **News from the West Philly Tool Library** You are receiving this e-mail because you are a member of the West Philly Tool Library or are a friend or supporter. Questions about the Tool Library? Email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call us at 215-833-3190. **Now Open on Saturday Mornings ** The West Philly Tool Library is now open every Saturday morning. Stop by and see our new space and borrow a tool or two. We hope to expand our hours within the next two months as we increase our membership and stock of tools. **We Welcome Tool Donations** Do you have a hammer, ratchet, screwdriver, or other tool that you haven't used in years? Do you have more rakes and shovels than you could possibly ever use? Donate them to the Tool Library! As a fiscally-sponsored project of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are even tax deductible (to the extent permitted under law.) Contact our tool donation master, Ben White, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit our website to complete the tool donation form. http://westphillytools.org/donate_tools.htm **Volunteer Tool Librarians Sought** Interested in volunteering on a Saturday morning to catalog the tools, loan them to members, and meet folks in the neighborhood? Become a volunteer tool librarian! For more information, contact our volunteer coordinator, Stacey Hendricks, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Consider Becoming a Lifetime Member** We welcome all tool library members. But if you want to really help the Tool Library get going, please consider becoming a Lifetime Member for a one-time membership fee of $200. This will help us grow as fast as possible and provide us with a budget to purchase a greater stock of the tools we need. You can sign up as a General Member or Lifetime Member by coming down to the Tool Library any Saturday morning or join online at our website http://westphillytools.org/become_a_member.htm. (You can even pay online using Pay Pal!) **Our Stock of Tools Continues to Grow** This past weekend, the Tool Library purchased four new rakes, a hammer drill, two Makita circular saws, a weedwhacker, an electric hedge trimmer, a wheelbarrow, and more. Stop by to see what else is in stock. **Stay Tuned for our Upcoming Grand Opening** We're working towards holding a Grand Opening celebration some time in October. Don't worry, we'll give you plenty of notice as soon as we've set the date. **Thanks to our Recent Community Supporters** And finally, a very special thank you to our most recent Community Supporters that have contributed their resources to help start the Tool Library: Woodland Building Supply, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. -- If you have been forwarded this email from a friend and would like to subscribe yourself, please visit http://broadcast.westphillytools.org/?p=subscribe If you do not want to receive any more emails from us, please visit http://broadcast.westphillytools.org/?p=unsubscribeuid=14b7f0574cad218f580807b418ff9b4b To update your preferences and to unsubscribe, please visit http://broadcast.westphillytools.org/?p=preferencesuid=14b7f0574cad218f580807b418ff9b4b -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com -- ---End Message---
[UC] West Philly Tool Lending Library mtg, Weds, 5/16, 6:30p
Hi all, Two months ago, I sent the email below about the possibility of starting a tool lending library here in West Philly. Since then, the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC) has offered to help with the nonprofit status. And we have received an extraordinarily generous offer to use a store-front property in the 4600 block of Woodland Ave for one year. We're now ready to have our first community meeting to form a steering committee and move forward. Please come to our first organizing meeting on Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30pm in the basement of the Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 48th Baltimore Ave. For more information, please contact me at 215-779-4166 or email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks, Michael. Note: forwarded message attached. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.---BeginMessage--- Hi all, In Summer 2005, I moved back to West Philly after living on the West Coast for six years. For the few years that I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, I belonged to a non-profit tool lending library in Oakland. I would love to open one in West Philly. I've talked this over with a number of friends and have gotten generally positive support. If anyone on the list is interested in helping with this project, could you please email me off-line? My initial thoughts would be that a library would be housed in a church basement or other space. Community members would pay $20-$40 in annual dues (plus a deposit that would mitigate against loss.) It would be stocked with tools--like yard tools (weed whackers, shovels), hand tools (hammers, levels), power tools (circ saws, drills), extension cords, ladders, drop clothes, maybe even craft tools (silk screening tools, pottery tools). It would target home owners who want to do home repair but do not own their own tools or industrious tenants (like myself.) It would be open on Saturday and one or two evenings during the week. Folks could borrow up to three tools that would be returned the following Saturday. We would need money and tool donations to get it off the ground and then, depending on the cost of space, etc, we'd have pretty low operating costs after that. Maybe a grant or two a year would fill the gap between dues and operating costs. Other tool lending libraries in the country have received help from Home Depot or grants from municipal governments to get things started. I'm especially interested in talking with anyone who might know of a potential location that would house the tool lending library. Thank you very much, Michael Froehlich (cell) 215-779-4166 - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.---End Message---
[UC] West Philly Tool Lending Library
Hi all, In Summer 2005, I moved back to West Philly after living on the West Coast for six years. For the few years that I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, I belonged to a non-profit tool lending library in Oakland. I would love to open one in West Philly. I've talked this over with a number of friends and have gotten generally positive support. If anyone on the list is interested in helping with this project, could you please email me off-line? My initial thoughts would be that a library would be housed in a church basement or other space. Community members would pay $20-$40 in annual dues (plus a deposit that would mitigate against loss.) It would be stocked with tools--like yard tools (weed whackers, shovels), hand tools (hammers, levels), power tools (circ saws, drills), extension cords, ladders, drop clothes, maybe even craft tools (silk screening tools, pottery tools). It would target home owners who want to do home repair but do not own their own tools or industrious tenants (like myself.) It would be open on Saturday and one or two evenings during the week. Folks could borrow up to three tools that would be returned the following Saturday. We would need money and tool donations to get it off the ground and then, depending on the cost of space, etc, we'd have pretty low operating costs after that. Maybe a grant or two a year would fill the gap between dues and operating costs. Other tool lending libraries in the country have received help from Home Depot or grants from municipal governments to get things started. I'm especially interested in talking with anyone who might know of a potential location that would house the tool lending library. Thank you very much, Michael Froehlich (cell) 215-779-4166 - It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.
