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Friends of Vernon Park holds open meetings from 6-7 p.m. on the Third Monday of each month. For details, please subscribe to our mailing list. All are welcome!
Upcoming Open Monthly Meetings:
- October 20 (remote via Zoom)
- November 17 (remote via Zoom)
- December 15 (remote via Zoom)
During the colder months and in inclement weather, we meet virtually via Zoom. In the warmer months, we meet in-person in the park (byo blanket or chair). Email info@friendsofvernonpark.org with any questions.
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Author Archives: Friends of Vernon Park
Countdown to Germantown Day: Recap
Check out this great video, courtesy of Historic Germantown, covering Countdown to Germantown Day in Vernon Park last Saturday! Special thanks to Historic Germantown interns, Vincent and Stacy for capturing the day!
Countdown to Germantown Day: Recap
Vernon Park ‘peace pole’ dedication highlights Countdown to Germantown Day April 8, 2013 By Alaina Mabaso for NewsWorks, @AlainaMabaso (Photos: Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Thanks to Newsworks for being on the beat (and dancing to it too!) at Countdown to Germantown Day!
Today: Pack City Council with Parks Advocates! 12:30pm
Forecast says…
58 Degrees and Sunny! You know Vernon Park is going to Shine Bright!
Countdown to Countdown
Countdown to Countdown (video by Newsworks.org) Thank you to everyone who came out to the press conference this morning—especially Acclaim Academy for braving the cold and bringing your great dance moves! Thank you to Newsworks.org, NBC and KYW for … Continue reading
Our First Lady Michelle Obama Moves Her Body! This Saturday, April 6th it’s our turn. Let’s Move!
Please visit the Memorial Exhibition in Vernon Park
The Heeding God’s Call Memorial for those lost to gun violence in Philadelphia in 2012 is now up in Vernon Park on the Germantown Avenue side. We hope many of you will stop by and see the 288 T-shirts, each … Continue reading
Acclaim Academy in the Rain Garden at Vernon Park
A big “THANK YOU” to Acclaim Academy, Friends of Vernon Park President Ruth Seeley, and all of the volunteers and family. The Rain Garden is ready for Spring!
Get Ready to MOVE!
http://youtu.be/MYq0zAQ3lHY We invite you to join in. Listen up, practice your steps and we’ll see you in the Park on April 6!
Countdown to Countdown
Celebrate Germantown’s Past, Present & Future! This event is free and open to the public, showcasing the many wonders of our community. Take a mini-tour of Germantown right inside Vernon Park. Visit historic sites, create art in the park, hear … Continue reading
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