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Weekly E-Newsletter - December 3, 2020 |
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Message from CCRA Operations Manager Travis Oliver
Hello, CCRA family!
I attended the first session of the City’s Pathways to Reform, Transformation, and Reconciliation, held by the City’s Public Engagement Committee, on Monday, November 30. The first meeting was called “Circles of Truths.”
With 180 attendees present, including Major Kenney, Commissioner Outlaw, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Committee, police officers, and other civic community leaders, the 2-hour meeting focused on “active listening." We broke into several smaller groups to discuss any personal issues. Representing CCRA, I explained the problems that need to be addressed in our neighborhood. However, this first meeting dealt with the entire city, not just in particular communities.
Bottom line: the words “fear” and “exhaustion” kept coming up. The Committee's position is that no one should fear the police or our neighbors, and there should be an outlet where we can problem-solve to other than law enforcement – unless, of course, it’s an emergency. But the consensus is the community's voice should be heard.
You can view the meeting on the City's Facebook page. The Public Engagement Committee will schedule another session sometime in early 2021. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you have any personal experiences you would like me to share with the committee, feel free to email them to me. Your email will remain anonymous.
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There's still time! Please Donate and Win a Trip to the African Safari Ongava Game Reserve in Namibia for 2022
In this unique fundraising year, CCRA is excited to introduce our expanded Clean, Safe and Green Appeal to fund our sidewalk cleaning and related programs. Two generous CCRA supporters have pledged to match each gift of $100 or more received by the end of the year, doubling the fundraising power of every qualifying gift. Furthermore, anyone who donates $200* or more will be recognized as a Green Star Donor and entered to win a 5-night, 4-day stay for two at the Ongava Game Reserve hunting lodge in Namibia, Africa, in 2022. Each additional donation of $200 earns another entry into the raffle. The winner will be selected in January. Please note that flights are not included. To enter, we must receive your donation by December 31, 2020.
Click here for more information about the Ongava Game Reserve.
*If you are the lucky winner, please consult your tax advisor about the retail value of this prize ($3000).
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ICYMI - Now available on our YouTube Channel
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100 Things to do in Philadelphia before you Die!
Thank you Irene Levy Baker for a wonderful and educational hour. To view the video, click on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you "Like" and "Subscribe" for more updates.
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CCRA Membership Reminder
When you signed up to become a member or renew your membership, CCRA’s membership database will store your credit card information for recurring payments. When it’s time to renew your membership, we will send out an automatic notification to you 30 days before your renewal date. If you have opted in for auto-renewal, you do not have to do anything. If you have not opted-in for auto-renewals, your 30-day notice will include your invoice. You can opt-out by logging into your account and stop recurring payments. If you are having trouble, please contact Operations Manager Travis Oliver, and he will assist you.
If you have any changes while your account is active (i.e., change of email address, mailing address, phone numbers, etc.), please remember to update your account or contact Travis, and he can do it for you.
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Two Merchant Partners to explore |
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Liberty Pet Vets
Philadelphia’s Liberty Pet Vets is an animal hospital providing the finest veterinary care for all stages of your pet’s life. Their comprehensive, compassionate care and an unmatched passion for outstanding delivery of healthcare services will keep your four-legged family members happy and healthy. Their services include preventative care, vaccinations, emergency services, dental and general surgery, end-of-life care, pet products and even 'house calls’! CCRA members enjoy 10% off of services and boutique items excluding food- membership cards must be presented. Liberty Pet Vets is located at 265 South 20th St. (888) 494-0871 https://www.libertyvetpets.com
PhotoLounge
An independent small business since 1997, PhotoLounge believes that pictures should be beautiful, affordable, and easy to make and get, and long lasting. They are an expert photo lab with a vast array of services including digital prints, reprints and enlargements, archiving, fine art printing and Giclee, film processing, design and print photo books, professional head shots, passport photos and more. Enjoy their many virtual classes and 'how to’ sessions too. Start your next great photo project and conveniently order on their APP, online, or at the store. CCRA members enjoy 10% off excluding other sales or discounted items. PhotoLounge is located at 1909 Chestnut St, Philadelphia (267) 322-6651 https://www.myphotolounge.com
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Visit our special COVID-19 page on our website for more news and info.
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Community Info and Events |
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Support Bethesda Project this holiday season
Bethesda Project is an organization addressing homelessness in Center City, and operates 14 sites ranging from emergency shelter to permanent housing while providing supportive services. They are looking for community members to provide guests and residents a little cheer during the holiday season. This can include dropping off homemade food or sponsoring delivery from a restaurant (also helps the local economy!), donating gift cards or high-need supplies, dropping off cards or decorations, or making a video of yourself caroling we can share with our sites. All of the opportunities can be done from home with the whole family – a great way to support a local organization while staying safe! More information here or contact communitylife@bethesdaproject.org.
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Macy’s Wanamaker Organ Christmas Light Show Available Online
No, the Macy’s holiday light show at the Wanamaker Organ will, unfortunately, if unsurprisingly, not be open to visitors this holiday season. However, there is a virtual version available on YouTube. There is also a behind-the-scenes look at the majestic Wanamaker Organ itself. How many pipes? 28,500
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Hate Lanternflies? Wanna Destroy Their Eggs? (You know you do.)
No one misses the lanternfly plague, but no one is looking forward to their return next year, either. What to do? Get ‘em where they live: in their eggs. How? Learn to recognize an egg mass, then scrape them off (Each egg mass contains between 30 and 50 small egg trails).
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Like Kevin Bacon? Buy His Philly Childhood Home
If you like the actor Kevin Bacon and you happen to have a cool $1.33 million looking for something to do, you can be much closer than six degrees of separation from his 2117 Locust Street childhood home. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, steam room, sauna; you get the ideas. Fun Fact: His father, Edmund, was an architect who served as Executive Director of the City Planning Commission from 1949 to 1970.
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The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is celebrating this holiday by sharing their own family traditions with all of you, with The Holiday Pop Up Gallery.
Now until December 15th, you can help support the artists and the show, and bring the color and creativity of their own holiday spirit into your home.
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Holiday Events Begin at Dilworth Park
Deck the Hall Holiday Lights - Illumination and sound effects on the west façade of City Hall, Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. through January 1.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is open seven days a week, now through February 28, with limited number of skaters at one time. Purchase tickets in advance online for 90-minute, timed skating sessions all season long.
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CCRA Merchant Partner Discount/Promotion Program
Support our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount or promotion to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card and personal identification.
East West Acupuncture, center city office closed, but you can use the 10% discount at her Narberth office (415-758-1057)
Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their virtual concerts.
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