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SUMMARY:Swap Seeds & Stories
DESCRIPTION:Bring your homegrown seeds to trade\, share seed stories and pics of your garden to create a garden vision board. Supplies will be provided.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/swap-seeds-stories/
LOCATION:Brother Alfred Smith Community Center\, 100 East Rittenhouse Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:GREAT's Garden Vision Board Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Germantown Food & Seeds Collective welcomes you to start or continue planning your garden by making your own vision board to take home.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/greats-garden-vision-board-gathering/
LOCATION:Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library\, 68 West Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Community Resilience for a Stronger Germantown
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion – Hear from Germantown leaders\, activists\, and neighbors already building resilience right here in our community.\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion facilitated by Maleka Fruean\, Germantown resident and GREAT member. \n \nHear from Germantown leaders\, activists\, and neighbors already building resilience right here in our community. Learn how you can generate community and climate resilience with your neighbors. \n \n3:30  Snacks & refreshments & mingling \n4:00 – 5:30  Project info and panel discussion  \n5:30 – 6:00   More snacks & refreshments & mingling  \n \nYou can also get info about the Germantown Climate Resilience Planning project\, which this event is part of.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/growing-together-community-resilience-for-a-stronger-germantown/
LOCATION:The Water Shed\, 5300 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
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CREATED:20250922T150634Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Our Harvest
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the GREAT Germantown Food & Seeds Collective for a community wide harvest event!!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sharing-our-harvest/
LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury Arboretum\, 6336 Ardleigh Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Housing Justice Values Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with us and get a copy of the Housing Justice Values!\n\n\nThe Housing Justice Values document is a project of and reflection of Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (GREAT). It has been informed by several community conversations we’ve hosted over the years and is a collaboration amongst GREAT Organizers\, Housing Committee members\, and Learning Circle participants. GREAT writers integrated feedback from folks involved in GREAT’s housing work\, via surveys and meetings. This document is not an action plan. It is a living document which can guide the development of solutions\, projects\, plans\, and initiatives. \n \n:: Open-house style :: Readings :: Write a haiku :: Social networking :: Food & drinks :: \n \nBe there by 6:30 if you don’t want to miss anything\, but feel free to come anytime you are available! This is a pretty unstructured casual event\, and we’re happy to have you even if just passing through. \nWe’ll have copies of the book\, t-shirts\, posters\, and stickers… everything is donation-based / pay what you wish. \nThere will also be information about GREAT and getting involved\, as well as housing resources.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/housing-justice-values-release-party/
LOCATION:Crossroads Womens Center\, 5011 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flow Movie Night & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join GREAT’s Climate Resilience Team for this family-friendly community event\n\n\nCat is a solitary animal\, but as its home is devastated by a great flood\, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species\, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. \n \nHosted by GREAT’s Climate Resilience Team in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences\, part of our 2-year neighborhood climate resilience planning project.  \n \nAll ages welcome!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/flow-movie-night-discussion/
LOCATION:The Water Shed\, 5300 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seed Keepers/Saving Spring Seeds Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Bring your homegrown seeds to process\, trade and or share with other Germantown gardeners\, share stories about how they were grown and more!\n\n\nThis is a gathering of Germantown neighbors of various ages and gardening/seed keeping experiences. It is nice to keep seeds alone but its even better when we can gather to chat\, chew and work alongside one another. We will also chat about home seed libraries and share our current gardening/seed keeping goals for the summer/fall.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/seed-keepers-saving-spring-seeds-gathering/
LOCATION:Wyck Historic House And Garden\, 6026 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T090000
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CREATED:20250707T171020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Walk with GREAT
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk with neighbors and members of GREAT on a beautiful Sunday morning.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/walk-with-great/
LOCATION:Saylor’s Grove Wetlands\, West Rittenhouse Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T193000
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SUMMARY:Session #5: Advocacy Practice
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 5: Advocacy Practice \nFacilitated by: Jayson Massey\, GREAT / Reclaim and Calvin Okunoye\, Womens Community Revitalization Project \n \nMonday\, May 19th 5:30-7:30pm \nat Crossroads Womens Center – 5011 Wayne Ave. \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nLet’s build skills and practice door-knocking\, giving testimony\, and talking to neighbors to build support for Germantown housing needs.  \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS you can sign up for Session #1 which is about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) and their Role HERE: https://LOCPsession1.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/session-5-advocacy-practice/
LOCATION:Crossroads Womens Center\, 5011 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
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SUMMARY:Germantown Food & Seeds CommUNITY Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Germantown Food & Seeds CommUNITY Expo to celebrate local food\, seeds\, and community connections!\n\n\nWelcome to the Germantown Food & Seeds CommUNITY Expo! Join us at the Wyck Historic House And Garden for a day filled with live demonstrations in relation to our theme “Food Is Medicine”. Look out for free seeds and seedlings\, foraging and a chance to build commUNITY. Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives. \n@greatgtown on Instagram \nfacebook.com/greatgtownwww.greatgtown.org \n215-839-9508
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/germantown-food-seeds-community-expo/
LOCATION:Wyck Historic House And Garden\, 6026 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
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SUMMARY:Session #4: What Do We Want? Learning Our Community Power
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 4: What Do We Want? \nFacilitated by Maleka Fruean\, GREAT \n \nThursday\, May 1st 5:30-7:30pm \nat Lonnie Young Recreation Center – 1100 E Chelten Ave.  \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nLet’s get specific about what we want and need to see!  \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS you can sign up for Session #1 which is about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) and their Role HERE: https://LOCPsession1.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/session-4-what-do-we-want-learning-our-community-power/
LOCATION:Lonnie Young Recreation Center\, 1100 East Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000
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CREATED:20250407T175015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175015Z
UID:10018176-1744824600-1744831800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Session #3: Community Benefits Agreements\, Learning Our Community Power
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 3: Community Benefits Agreements \nSpeakers: Keyana Johnson: Mount Vernon Manor CDC & Vivian Chang: Asian Americans United \n \nWednesday\, April 16th 5:30-7:30pm \nat Germantown Life Enrichment Center – 5722 Greene St. \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nWhat is a community benefits agreement? How can it support the housing needs of a community? \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS you can sign up for Session #1 which is about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) and their Role HERE: https://LOCPsession1.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/session-3-community-benefits-agreements-learning-our-community-power/
LOCATION:Germantown Life Enrichment Center\, 5722 Greene Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T183000
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SUMMARY:Session #2: Planning & Zoning 101\, Learning Our Community Power Series
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 2: Planning & Zoning 101 \nSpeakers: Keyana Johnson: Mount Vernon Manor CDC & Stasia Monteiro: HACE \n \nMonday\, March 31st 4:30-6:30pm \nat Coleman Library \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nWhat is city planning and zoning? How does it impact a community’s housing? You’ll hear about one community’s success with advocating for their needs\, and learn general information about how to get involved with this system\, plus a little bit about specific tools like the comprehensive plan\, inclusionary zoning\, and zoning code. \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS you can sign up for Session #1 which is about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) and their Role HERE: https://LOCPsession1.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/session-2-planning-zoning-101-learning-our-community-power-series/
LOCATION:Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library\, 68 West Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000
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SUMMARY:Session #1: RCOs & the Community Role\, Learning Our Community Power Series
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge and skill-building for Germantown housing and development\n\n\nLearning Our Community Power \nTeach-In Series ::: March – May 2025 \n \nA knowledge & skill-building series of presentations and workshops for neighbors who want to support low-income affordable housing and Beloved Community in Germantown \n \nThere have been some changes to the schedule for this series. The info posted here is updated. Due to political factors outside of our control we needed to postpone the start date for the series\, find a few new presenters\, and flip the order of topics. Thank you for bearing with us as we navigated this! \n \nSession 1: RCOs and the Community’s Role \nw/ Roz McKelvey- Wakefield 49ers\, and Akira Rodriguez- UPenn \n \nMarch 22nd 11am-1pm \nat Crossroads Womens Center: 5011 Wayne Ave. \nchildcare is available \nfood and refreshments provided \n \nRSVP is appreciated via EventBrite so we can plan appropriately for food\, setup\, etc. \n \nThis will be a panel discussion format and you will learn about Registered Community Organizations (RCOs)\, what they are\, how they operate\, how they can have an impact on housing and development\, where they are in Germantown\, how to get involved\, and you’ll hear about 1 or more specific RCOs located in Germantown. \n \nWe look forward to gathering and learning together. \nThank you! \n \nPS Session #2 (which was originally session #1): Planning & Zoning 101 will now be on March 31st. Use this link to register for that session: https://locpsession2.eventbrite.com
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/session-1-planning-zoning-101-learning-our-community-power-series/
LOCATION:Crossroads Womens Center\, 5011 Wayne Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T163000
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CREATED:20241218T180717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T180717Z
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SUMMARY:Germantown Seed Keepers: Collective Seed-Saving
DESCRIPTION:This is a gathering of those interested in saving seeds from their garden spaces and or are interested in learning more in a group setting.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/germantown-seed-keepers-collective-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library\, 68 West Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T104019
CREATED:20241216T145440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T153844Z
UID:10016018-1734789600-1734798600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Germantown Seed Keepers: Winter Solstice Seed-Saving
DESCRIPTION:This is a gathering of like minds and hearts to celebrate the winter solstice and to learn by processing seeds together.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/germantown-seed-keepers-winter-solstice-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library\, 68 West Chelten Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T200000
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SUMMARY:GREAT Housing Info & Action-Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get involved and help build power and relationships to prevent displacement and create Beloved Community in Germantown.\n\n\nIn 2019 GREAT began hosting community discussions and events about housing and development in Germantown. That work generated many relationships\, connections\, collective learning\, analysis\, and a strong foundation to build on. This year marks a shift toward a stronger action / community-organizing approach. \nOur Info & Action-Planning Meeting on June 5th is a call for Germantown folks who want to get more involved\, to get started with us. \nThe format of the event will be very interactive. GREAT / Housing Committee folks will share information about current and upcoming projects\, and we will break into small groups to start working on some of these projects. (see diagram below) \nOur hope is that this event will help build our core team\, to continue working with. \nMaleka will facilitate and we’ll break into small groups so folks can focus in on a particular project they’re interested in: \n\nHousing outreach effort (mapping\, outreach practice\, tips for communication and story-sharing)\nOrganizer’s Guide (start building the content\, what would you need to know / share if you were reaching out to your neighbors)\nAffordable housing list (what affordable housing exists in Germantown? start on the list\, and create a plan for how to add to it)\nMutual Aid Fund 2.0 (brainstorm what this could look like- structure\, values\, resources)\n\nWe’ll also offer a Learning Circle sign-up and might have part of the Housing Justice Values document ready to distribute. We will have a follow-up meeting scheduled so we can continue building before taking a Summer break. \n \n*** Please sign up by May 29th *** \nChildcare\, dinner\, and refreshments are provided\, so your RSVP helps us plan and order accurately. \nFree parking is available in the lot next to GLEC. \nwww.greatgtown.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/great-housing-info-action-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Germantown Life Enrichment Center\, 5722 Greene Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T130000
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SUMMARY:Building Trust & Relationships with your Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Community discussion for Germantown Block Captains\, leaders\, and caring neighbors\n\n\nWhat We’ll Do Together: \n \n\nIdentify what creates trust and what brings people together\nIdentify barriers and ways to be more accessible\nBrainstorm a variety of ideas to help build the trust on your block\nBuild our own network of relationships to support one another’s efforts\n\n \nPlease RSVP so we know how many people to expect. \nLet us know if childcare would be helpful. \n \nLight food and refreshments provided \nwww.greatgtown.org
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/building-trust-relationships-with-your-neighbors/
LOCATION:100 E Rittenhouse St\, 100 East Rittenhouse Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000
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UID:10011004-1709832600-1709839800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Winter Storytelling Series - part 3
DESCRIPTION:Share your stories of Germantown. THEME: Affordable housing and keeping it\n\n\nThis is Part 3 of 3 in the series \n \nShare your stories about “home\,” change\, neighborhoods\, development\, and housing in Germantown. Let’s keep the stories alive\, and help inform solutions for the future of Germantown. \n \nA facilitator will help bring out the stories of the group. \nSharing is optional. You can also just listen. \n \nLight food and refreshments\, childcare available (please register). \n \nA collaboration between: Germantown Info Hub\, Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together\, and storytellers of Germantown \n \nALL THEMES AND DATES IN THE SERIES: \n \nSunday\, February 11th 3:00 – 5:00pm \nHomecoming\, departures\, staying \nstories about returning to the neighborhood\, leaving it\, or staying\, and exploring the emotions and experiences of those moments. \n \nSaturday\, February 24th 1:00 – 3:00pm \nTransformation of spaces / evolving neighborhood identity \nstories about how homes and neighborhoods have changed over the years\, whether through renovations\, gentrification\, or community-driven initiatives. changing neighborhood names. \n \nThursday\, March 7th 5:30 – 7:30pm \nAffordable housing and keeping it \nstories highlighting history with boarding/rooming homes\, public housing\, intergenerational living\, co-housing\, tiny homes\, or other affordable access to property. experiences or resources that helped save or preserve one’s home.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-storytelling-series-part-3/
LOCATION:Green Street Meetinghouse\, 45 W. Schoolhouse Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T170000
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UID:10010677-1707663600-1707670800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Winter Storytelling Series - part 1
DESCRIPTION:Share your stories about “home\,” change\, neighborhoods\, development\, and housing in Germantown. THEME: Homecoming\, departures\, staying\n\n\nThis is Part 1 of 3 in the series \n \nShare your stories about “home\,” change\, neighborhoods\, development\, and housing in Germantown. Let’s keep the stories alive\, and help inform solutions for the future of Germantown. \n \nA facilitator will help bring out the stories of the group. \nSharing is optional. You can also just listen. \n \nLight food and refreshments\, childcare available (please register). \n \nA collaboration between: Germantown Info Hub\, Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together\, and storytellers of Germantown \n \nALL THEMES AND DATES IN THE SERIES:  \n \nSunday\, February 11th 3:00 – 5:00pm \nHomecoming\, departures\, staying \nstories about returning to the neighborhood\, leaving it\, or staying\, and exploring the emotions and experiences of those moments. \n \nSaturday\, February 24th 1:00 – 3:00pm \nTransformation of spaces / evolving neighborhood identity \nstories about how homes and neighborhoods have changed over the years\, whether through renovations\, gentrification\, or community-driven initiatives. changing neighborhood names. \n \nThursday\, March 7th 5:30 – 7:30pm \nAffordable housing and keeping it \nstories highlighting history with boarding/rooming homes\, public housing\, intergenerational living\, co-housing\, tiny homes\, or other affordable access to property. experiences or resources that helped save or preserve one’s home.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-storytelling-series-part-1/
LOCATION:Green Street Meetinghouse\, 45 W. Schoolhouse Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T104019
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UID:10010518-1705323600-1705330800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Germantown Dr. King Day Beloved Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:5th Annual…\n\n\nWe invite Germantown neighbors to come explore themes of Beloved Community\, mutuality\, and neighborhood organizing\, with a focus on housing and gentrification. This is an interactive workshop and discussion-style event. \n \nSign up by January 12th \nChildcare\, snacks\, and refreshments provided \n \nLots of free parking is available in Center in the Park’s parking lot\, located where West Rittenhouse Street meets McCallum Street. The main door facing Vernon Park will also be open.  \n \nwww.greatgtown.org \n\n\n\nPrior year MLK Day event photos
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/germantown-dr-king-day-beloved-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Center In The Park\, 5818 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T104019
CREATED:20240108T203033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T203033Z
UID:10010516-1705143600-1705150800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fire Safety & Prevention Workshop for grassroots Germantown leaders
DESCRIPTION:Collaborate with other Germantown Block Captains\, RCO\, and Community leaders to make an action plan for your neighbors group.\n\n\nHosted by GREAT – Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together \nwww.greatgtown.org \n \nLUNCH\, COFFEE\, & PASTRIES PROVIDED \nFree professional childcare available (have clearances: child abuse / FBI / criminal background checks approved) \nLocation is wheelchair accessible at building rear \n \nRSVP now (we’ve extended the date\, but the sooner the better please because this helps us with planning) \nSeating is limited! \n \nThere is no formal definition here for community “leader.” However rather than personal or household level fire safety\, the focus of this workshop is on collective leadership / responsibility and cooperation\, so if you are a connector between your neighbors and find yourself assuming leadership\, we want you here! \nJoin us to: \n\nHear from longtime Germantown Block Captains Debbie Fortune and Roz McKelvey about how they’ve worked with their neighbors to prevent fires and stay safe\n\n\nHear from a Fire Prevention representative about basic fire safety and City resources\n\n\nCollaborate with other Germantown Block Captains\, RCO\, and Community leaders to make an action plan for your block or your group to identify solutions for fire prevention and safety\n\n\nDiscuss how to inspire neighbors to work together and look out for each other – a practice in the Living Economy:
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fire-safety-prevention-workshop-for-grassroots-germantown-leaders/
LOCATION:Green Street Meetinghouse\, 45 W. Schoolhouse Lane\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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