NEXT MEETING
Monday April 13th at 7 pm
3800 Vaux Street at the Presbyterian Church
Let's celebrate East Falls!
This meeting will include a presentation from officials of NewCourtland Senior Services on the non-profit corporation's $66 million renovation of the tower on its property at 3232 Henry Ave. The renovations will create a combination of 190 affordable, accessible and market-rate units and some 8,000 square feet of commercial space. Please join the EFCC for what should be an interesting and informative discussion.
Come and chat with your neighbors and catch up on the issues and happenings around the neighborhood.
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NEXT MEETING!!
Monday April 13th at 7 pm.
3800 Vaux Street in the Presbyterian Church.
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This meeting will include a presentation from officials of New Courtland Senior Services on the non-profit corporation's $66 million renovation of the tower on its property at 3232 Henry Ave. The renovations will create a combination of 190 affordable, accessible and market-rate units and some 8,000 square feet of commercial space. Please join the EFCC for what should be an interesting and informative discussion.
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Go to New Zoning tab to see summary
of all updates for the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay.
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EAST FALLS NCA Updated!!!
For Executive Summary of Changes - click here.
For draft showing edits to existing NCA - click here.
For draft in its legislative format - click here.
Final NCA Bill - click here
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OUR WEBSITE IS
: https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/
Instagram
: @eastfallscommcouncil
Feel free to message us there.
Here clear. Thank you!
Falls of the Schuylkill Library
- has lots of events this month including an author event with Amy Jane Cohen, author of Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape on 2/22 at 3pm.
Book Club meets 2/24 at 5:30p The Wild Circumference of Love by Marita Golden.
There are many weekly and monthly events to keep you busy in these cold months! Check out the East Falls Now newspaper page 4 for a list or visit the website at: https://www.eastfallslibraryfriends.org/falls-of-schuylkill-branch-library/ and Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/FLPFallsofSchuylkill
The Fallser Club - has lots of great music events coming! visit them at https://thefallserclub.com/
or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFallserClub
The Farmers Market - Winter hours are 11a-1pm outdoors under the bridge at 4100 Ridge Ave. See our East Falls Now newspaper for list of vendors or click here for more: https://www.eastfallsfarmersmarket.com/
East Falls Historical Society - 2/19 Zoom program on historical photos of East Falls. www.eastfallshistoricalsociety.org Contact at: eastfallshistory@gmail.com
East Falls Community Garden - at corner of Ridge Ave. and Scott Ln. Contact eastfallsgarden@gmail.com to rent a spot! Follow Instagram @eastfallscommunitygarden
East Falls Flyers- Running club meets on Mondays 6:30p at MLK Drive and the East Falls Bridge. Follow @eastfallsflyers
East Falls Town Watch - needs volunteers! Monthly Mtg is Thurs. 3/13 at 7pm at 3540 Indian Queen Ln. Their 'Litter Crew Ahead' Cleanup crew works every third Saturday of the month. Join them Sat. 3/15 at 10am-12p meet at Ridge Ave. Gustine Lake area. Contact is eastfallstownwatch@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @eastfallstownwatch
-Town Watch also attends monthly meetings with our local 39th Police District at their Town Hall.. this month on 3/26 at 6p at 2201 W. Hunting Park Ave.
McMichael Park - The Friends of McMichael Park - Thanks everyone who dedicated lights on the 2025 LoveLights trees this year. Dedications are listed on age 5 of the EF NOW newspaper. Mcmichaelpark@gmail.com Volunteer opportunities and upcoming events: See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMcmichaelPark
East Falls Tree Tenders - Volunteers will be pruning EFTT planted street trees this Spring. Thank you! If you would like a free street tree (or two) planted in front of your home please contact rplucci@comcast.net or text 215-806-2219.
Old Academy Players - is our local theater! Located at 3544 Indian Queen Ln. Tickets on sale now for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime' March 7-23. Visit https://oldacademyplayers.org/ for tickets and upcoming shows. Follow on Instagram @oldacademyplayers
East Falls Community Fridge - is open to all who need food and those who would like to donate. It is located at the entrance to Vault & Vine Shop 3507 Midvale Ave. Dry pantry is on the right and the refrigerator is on the left. See guidelines at https://eastfallscommunityfridge.wordpress.com/ and FacebookPage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eastfallscommunityfridge/
Instagram: @eastfallscommunityfridge
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East Falls Development Corp. - Check out https://discovereastfalls.org/east-falls-in-the-news/
to see the press highlighting some great East Falls businesses last month! EFDC is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to community-based economic development for the benefit of East Falls. For over 20 years, the EFDC has been the go-to organization for East Falls businesses, residents, and visitors for up-to-date planning information. Established to implement community plans related to economic revitalization in East Falls, we focus on the Riverfront Business District (Ridge and Midvale Avenues) as well as Conrad Street and other local businesses. To receive the newsletter contact Michelle at: michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com
Visit them at: https://discovereastfalls.org/ and on Instagram at @discovereastfalls Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EFDCorp
Friends of Mifflin School - Mifflin Madness is back! Apr. 5th from 10-2pm ~Basketball tournament and community festival at the Thomas Mifflin School. Enjoy carnival games, local vendors, food, and more! Become a sponsor or Donate at: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/mifflinmadness
Our neighborhood public school has tours available every month. See below and check their website at: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/ 'Take a tour Thursday' - Are you a prospective family member interested in sending your child to Mifflin? On the second Thursday of each month, at 9:30am, we offer a “Take a Tour Thursday”. If you are interested in joining a tour, please reach out to Mr. Cadley at wcadley@philasd.org Donations to the school are always accepted at: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/donate-fom
Thomas Mifflin School ~ Principal Allison McConnell
3624 Conrad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19129
Office: 215-400-3830 | Fax: 215-400-3831 School Inquiries: amcconnell@philasd.org
East Falls Village - a program of the EFCC, a volunteer driven organization to enhance the lives of residents as they grow older. To learn more or join call 267-444-4507 or www.eastfallsvillage.org for events. See East Falls Now newspaper page 11. email: info@eastfallsvillage.org
Laurel Hill Cemetery- Has many events check https://laurelhillphl.com/events/
East Falls Community Council Volunteer Executive Committee - We are forming a Nominating Committee to appoint new Board member Nominees. Contact any board member for info and learn about us at https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/aboutefcc
Membership - WE NEED YOU! .. Membership is only $10 a year. Join online at: https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/memberships Please share with a neighbor :)
*** DOG Walkers. Please pickup after your dog and do not leave it in others' trash cans. Let's all be courteous neighbors. Thank you!
Love Lights at McMichael Park.. proceeds go toward maintaning the park and upcoming events.
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East Falls Now Newspaper -Are you receiving it? If not, please contact: info@eastfallsnow.com
-WE NEED ADS to keep paper delivery going! To advertise your business please contact ads@eastfallsnow.com Thank you to the advertisers and to those EFCC volunteers who make our paper happen each month!
East Falls Village - a program of the EFCC, a volunteer driven organization to enhance the lives of residents as they grow older. To learn more or join call 267-444-4507 or www.eastfallsvillage.org for events. 2/11 at 2:30 ZOOM program: A New Hip, Knee, Shoulder, etc.' See East Falls Now newspaper page 9. email: info@eastfallsvillage.org
Zoning - please visit "Zoning" at www.eastfallscommunity.org for all updates and to join meetings.
QUEEN LANE RESERVOIR- for updates please see https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/queenlanereservoir
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The Spring Flea Market
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