Olney Charter High School Now Accepting Orders for School Uniforms

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First Time Homebuyer’s Workshop

On Wednesday, April 20th, The Olney Community Collaborative teamed up with Alliance Real Estate, Rick Thorpe of Vision Mortgage Capital, Marc Jones of American Home Building Inspectors Inc and the Korean Community Development Services Center’s Housing Counseling Department to discuss issues such as credit & budget, mortgages, predatory lending issues, home inspections and much more.

The event took place at the Greater Olney Free Library Branch and was well attended by local residents interested in purchasing a home in the near future. The OCC hopes to make this First Time Homebuyer’s Workshop an annual event.

For information on housing counseling, please contact

KCDSC Housing Department        or        GPASS

6055 N. 5th Street                                       4943 N. 5th Street

215.276.8033                                               215.456.1662

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Heavenly Handmade Hats in Olney

You may have walked past this shop many times, unaware of the unique treasures it holds inside.  It’s ok, I did too. That’s something Marie, owner of Bethlehem Star Hats, is looking to change. Nestled inbetween the 400 and 500 block of W. Tabor Road sits Marie’s handmade hat shop,  which was previously a Hair salon.

Though the sign outside her building leads you to believe 431 W. Tabor Road is still indeed a hair salon, upon entering you will be pleasantly surprised to find hundreds of handmade hats, handbags, and dresses.  With a little help from the Commerce Department’s Storefront Improvement Program and the guidance of the North 5th Street Revitalization Project staff, Marie’s shop will soon be on its way to getting a makeover. The end result will not allow a single patron to walk by without taking note of the unique accessories Bethlehem Star Hats has to offer!

When you’re shopping along the North 5th Street Corridor, be sure visit Marie and add a handmade gem to your collection of accessories.

431 W. Tabor Road

Philadelphia, PA 19120

phone: 215-242-5540

Free Trees for Olney Homeowners

Olney Tree Tenders has available shade trees from the City of Philadelphia to plant for interested homeowners!

In order to receive a tree, you must be the homeowner and agree to provide care for the newly planted tree. The city will cut tree openings in the concrete in front of your house if necessary.

To request a tree or volunteer with the Olney Tree Tenders, call 215.224.4036.

Deadline: April 30, 2011

Attention Parents/Gaurdians of Children 3-5 Years of Age

The School District of Philadelphia

Office of Early Childhood Education

PREKINDERGARTEN HEAD START PROGRAM

In Partnership with

THE AFRICAN CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

FREE COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

(Child MUST be 3 years old on or before September 1^St)

The Program provides:

• Age Appropriate Child Development Curriculum
• Introduction to technology in the classroom
• Cultural enrichment/educational experiences
• Service to children with Special Needs and Disabilities
• Family/Parent Involvement Opportunities
• Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Daily

Time to Register is NOW! Limited Space is Available!

65^TH and Elmwood [red building in the park]

Tuesday, March 22, 2011: 9 AM-12 PM and 2 PM- 5 PM

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 9 AM-12 PM

Please Prepare and Bring the Following Information to your Registration Appointment:

• Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate. Proof of Age is required.
• Copy of Social Security Card Copy (optional).
• Child’s Immunization Record and/or Child Health Assessment
• Dental form completed by Dentist  or Appointment Date
• Verification of Income, e.g. Pay Stub, Letter from Employer, TANF Letter, Social Security Benefit Letter, Unemployment Statement or 1040 Tax Return.

Spring Cleaning on 5th Street

Check out the before and after pictures of our awning at the North 5th Street Revitalization Project’s Office (5738 N. 5th Street). During our February 12th Clean-Up Event with BuildOn,  volunteers cleaned the windows and awnings of business along the N. 5th Street corridor in addition to collecting many, many bags of trash.

Awning Before

Awning After

Wow, what a difference!

Join us for our next clean-up this Saturday, March 12th!

Volunteers will meet at the North 5th Street office @ 9:00am.

Immigrants and friends: Learn how to address issues you may encounter.

Immigration Roundtable
and
Question & Answer Session
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free Library of Philadelphia, Greater Olney Branch
5501 N. 5th Street (5th and Tabor)

Participants include:
• Brad Baldia, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (moderator)
• Carla Pendino, Community Relations Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Cherylle Corpuz, Esq., Philadelphia Chapter USCIS Liaison, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Director of Outreach and Program Evaluation, The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
• Numa St. Louis, Vice Chair, Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia
• Miguel Concepcion. former State Director, Democracia Ahora

Food and beverages will be served.

Metered parking is available along 5th Street and Tabor Road. Free after 6 p.m.
A municipal parking lot is located at Olney and Fairhill (between 5th and 6th Streets).
To request free interpretation services, please contact Melissa Kim at 267.679.6306 or mkim@northfifth.org.

Sponsored by:
The S I N G G A L O T Collaboration

• Filipino Executive Council of

• Greater Philadelphia

• Asian American Women’s Coalition

• Drexel University

• Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University

Friends of the Greater Olney Branch

Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition

Pearl’s Pleasurable Eatery

Pearl’s Pleasurable Eatery is the ultimate Caribbean comfort food joint of 5th street. Upon entering, you will most likely be greeted by the owner, June or her husband. I must warn you, it’s a daunting task to place your order since the options are overwhelmingly mouth-watering. This family owned business offers entrées such as Fried fish, Jerk Chicken, BBQ, Goat, Brown stew chicken, Short ribs, Oxtail, and equally delicious sides like, mac and cheese, collard greens, rice and beans and fried plantains. As if you weren’t excited enough already…Pearl’s offers breakfast!

This, I have yet to try, but trust me, it won’t take me long to dabble in the Chicken and Waffles entrée offered at a reasonable price of 6.95.

If you like eating at restaurants that feel more like you are sitting in the owner’s kitchen, I can assure you that you will love Pearl’s Pleasurable Eatery.

(Fish fried rice platter with plantains and coleslaw)

428 W. Olney Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19120

 

Free Yoga Classes in Olney

Learn to use awareness of your body to release tension and feel healthier.

Please come to class in comfortable clothing and bring your own mat or towel, a limited amount of extra mats will be provided.

Beginners and the experienced are welcome!

Wednesdays @ 6:00pm

Location: The Free Library- Greater Olney Branch (5th and Tabor)