Category Archives: Around the Park

‘Under the Shady Old Tree’ Summer Reading and Arts Program

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Summer Reading and Arts program this Summer in Vernon Park, in partnership with the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Philadelphia Regional Library and made possible by the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Children (of all ages) and their caregivers are invited to cool … Continue reading →

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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! New Date: June 9, 2018 Spring Love Your Park

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

Welcome back, sun! The #LOVEYOURPARK cleanup & planting event in Vernon Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 9 (yes, same day as the elected officials’ rescheduled Community Day!). We’ll be working in the park from 9am-12pm, come on out … Continue reading →

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Philly Spring Cleanup

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

Join us April 7 in Vernon Park for the Annual Philly Spring Cleanup! Details here:

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

Happy New Year from Friends of Vernon Park! As we look forward to the year ahead with our wonderful community in Vernon Park and all around Germantown, we invite you to check out our FOVP_2017_AnnualReport_web. Thanks to everyone who joined … Continue reading →

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New Date! 10/21/2017 Fall Community Bazaar & Flea Market in Vernon Park

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

Join us for our 2017 Fall Bazaar on (new date) Saturday, October 21, 2017. Meet neighbors, learn about community organizations, enjoy great finds for great deals and the beauty of autumn in Vernon Park. A diverse array of over 75 vendors … Continue reading →

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Just Announced: Monument Lab in Vernon Park Fall 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

Mural Arts’ Monument Lab invites you “to join a citywide conversation about history, memory, and our collective future.” Friends of Vernon Park is proud to share that Vernon Park will be the site for 2 installations by 2 exceptional artists, … Continue reading →

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Super Saturday July 1 in Vernon Park!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Kick off July right with these great happenings in Vernon Park! Saturday, July 1 Complete Schedule: 9-10 am: Saturday Morning Yoga Series with Kate (all ages and levels) begins! Donations welcomed and will benefit Vernon Park. Join us every Saturday (weather … Continue reading →

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