East Falls Development Corporation

Events

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, PACK UP THE KIDS, THE DOG(S) AND BRING YOUR FREINDS TO THE THE 5TH ANNUAL ...

*East Falls Business Association *Humid Design

*Crowne Plaza (special deal for the weekend available)

*FX Duffy and Co.

DON'T MISS THE EAST FALLS WEEKEND ART GALLERY

New this year is our very own art gallery for East Falls resident artists. A special feature of the Arts by the River and Eco Fair, this gallery will showcase the breadth and depth of East Falls as a real haven for artsist of all persuasions. Location: The Masons' Building, 4200 Ridge Ave, in space generously donated by Sherman Properties. Tours will be given of this historic building!

Join us for the Artist Reception on Friday, October 1st from 7pm - 9pm.

Celebrate the arts in East Falls, meet and great the artists and mingle with art lovers as you enjoy light refreshements and live music. Art will be available to purchase, so this is great opporutnity to bring home a unique piece of art from East Falls!

Gallery Hours wil continue on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am - 5pm.

Featured Artists will include East Falls participants of the Philadelphia Open Studios Tour (POST). Add a visit to their studios to maximize your arts-filled itinerary. For more information on , visit their website at www.philaopenstuidios.com

Waffles the Catfish will be decorated at Arts by the River! Bring something about yourself or family on 3"x3"paper and your memory will be preserved on Waffles. Waffles is 4'5" tall, weighs 80 lbs, and is eager to be installed in his new habitat, the East Falls Riverfront Business District, when he is done!

* Your 3x3 digital images should be printed on copy paper using lightfast/colorfast laser printer ink. The printers' color images are more stable than photographs. Photo paper is not recommended as it is too thick to conform itself to the form...you can also paint, draw, write or color on your 3x3 piece of paper.

Items needed for Eco-Halloween Costume make-it & take-it booth...We need you to help collect these items and bring them to the EFDC office at 3654 Midvale Ave. before September 29th...list will be posted, soon.

Invitation for EastFalls Artists to Submit Work

This is a special invitation for local artists to be featured in a two day Gallery. The East Falls Development Corp. is organizing a weekend-only art gallery during the 5th Annual Arts by the River and Eco Fair this year to showcase neighborhood artists and promote East Falls as an artistic hotspot. We have so many local artists here – let’s show them off!

Gallery Opening and Artists Reception: Friday October 1st

Private Reception starting at 5pm, public reception at 7pm. This will be the official kick-off for the Arts by the River and Eco Fair. All participating artists are urged to attend. Light fare and refreshments.

Gallery Day: Saturday Oct. 2. 10 am – 5 pm

Submission Guidelines:

RSVP Deadline: August 31st
Submission Deadline: September 15th
Include:
- Dimensions – Work to hang should be no more than 3’x3’
- PDF Photo of work you are submitting
- 100 Word Artist’s Statement
- Title and description
- Price (Note: Please include an additional 25% for administrative costs)
- Work must be prepared and ready for hanging and/or display
- All medium accepted

Gallery Highlights:

Corresponding with the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), all POST participants in the Gallery will be designated and POST information will be available at the Gallery.
Extensive media promotion and coverage
Through this gallery, we hope to generate interest in creating a permanent art gallery in the neighborhood
Location: In East Falls Riverfront Business District commercial space.

RSVP Here: EFDC: info@eastfalls-pa.com, 215.848.8084, 3654 Midvale Ave.

Space will be limited; get in early to make sure your work will be featured.

Vendor Applications - Deadline Extended to September 1st

This 5th Annual Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10 am - 5 pm

Food Vendor Application *

* All food vendors must fill out and return Health Department and L&I applications with your ABR vendor application before the deadline of September 1st 2010 or you are responsible for the fees, deadlines and legwork associated with the City Government apps. *

Health Department Application (food vendors) *

L&I Temp/Non-Permanent Food License Application *

Artist Vendor application

Art Organization/Program, non-profit and Eco-fair Application (non arts or food vendors)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - FISH THEMED ECOART- DEADLINE SEPT. 1ST

Read the Request for Proposals

Philadelphia University Homecoming and Family Day, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

Homecoming and Family Day is a series of activities for alumni, families and friends of the University to reconnect and celebrate at Philadelphia University.

Festivities: Philadelphia University Ravenhill Soccer Field (Behind the Ravenhill Mansion)

Join members of the Philadelphia University community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends, for a fun day of Rams soccer matches, music, street performers, Spirit Fair activities and mouth-watering BBQ food and Chubby’s cheesesteaks. Admission – adults $20, children (12 and under) $5 – includes three hours of food, drinks and activities for the entire family!

Staying for the weekend? Check out the special Arts by the River & Eco-fair Deal at the Crowne Plaza. Five minutes away.

East Falls Farmers Market - Open Every Friday from May to October 3:30pm - 7pm

3712 Midvale Avenue (just up the street from Ridge Avenue)

Pick Up Fresh and Seasonal Vegetables, Fruits, eggs, Cheeses, Baked Goods and More!

Our Neighborhood Farmers Market! www.localharvest.org

Download application or for online registration click above

Spokes Dog Contest/PWD website

East Falls Goes GREEN!

Plant Exchange

On-going

At the East Falls Development Corp's office

Want to meet gardening neighbors and get some new plants for free?

We will be holding an on-going plant exchange at the EFDC office. The initial exchange was held at last year’s McMichael Park Flea Market and the EFDC was asked to repeat this Go GREEN! opportunity.

We are asking you to look in your gardens for plant material you no longer want or need. Maybe it’s time to separate the Hostas, Daylilies, root some cuttings or exchange and replace shrubs. The plant exchange is a way to share with your neighbors and get other fun plants to reinvent or create green space.

Please remove and care for the plants you don’t need. Every plant must be in a labeled container. Bring the plants to the East Falls Development Corporation’s office at 3654 Midvale Ave. and you will get a credit to get another plant in exchange. Black plastic (recyclable) nursery pots are available upon request to temporarily hold the plants for exchange.

Hosta, Liiriope, Yucca, mystery bulbs, Succulents: 'Never Dies' and 'Hens & Chicks' are currently available for exchange.

More about East Falls Goes GREEN!

Show Your Neighborhood Pride!

T Shirts For Sale at participating local businesses and our office at 3654 Midvale Ave:

East Falls’ 2010 Tee Design by Local Artists

The East Falls Development Corporation is happy to announce the winner of its 2010 East Falls T-Shirt Design contest. T-shirt designs were submitted from all over the country and placed on the EFDC’s Facebook and web pages for input.

While the competition was... anonymous, for the third year running, the selection committee chose a creation by local graphic artists.

BenJiMon Designs is the dynamic duo who created this year's winning t-shirt design – an exciting and graphic interpretation of the theme, East Falls Goes Green. Benjamin Edelstein and Monica Kelly moved to East Falls in June of ‘09 and are delighted to make this visual contribution to our community. BenJiMon is putting its creative energies to the back of the tee as well, where community organizations and businesses which contribute at a higher level to the Bike Race Block Party and Arts by the River (held in the Inn Yard Park in the fall) are listed.

Produced locally by RGMGroup on Bowman Street, the 2010 design will be printed in three colors on a beige organic 100% cotton tee.

T-Shirts ($10 each) will be sold at community events and local businesses throughout the year.

Organic, 100% cotton, locally designed by BenJiMon Designs and locally produced by RGMGroup.

Only $10.