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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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Category Archives: Around the Park
Just in time for Spring—Groundbreaking has been rescheduled. Please join us!
New date: Groundbreaking in Vernon Park March 3
Please join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, March 3 at 3pm! Read all about the renovations here: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/nw-philadelphia-more-stories/item/78723-major-improvements-to-germantowns-vernon-park-on-the-way
Friends of Vernon Park Statement on the YWCA Building
The Friends of Vernon Park are deeply troubled by the condition of the YWCA building on the park’s northern edge. For 8 years we have watched its disintegration with increasing concern. The building has never been adequately secured, and is … Continue reading
FEB 18 Information Session for Upcoming Greening/Improvements in Vernon Park—Join Us!
Meeting Tonight regarding the future of the YWCA building adjacent to Vernon Park
Please come out to hear about and take part in conversations regarding he future of this historic building adjacent to the Park. Meeting is hosted by the GUCDC. Message from the GUCDC: Community Meeting on the YWCA Building Thursday, … Continue reading
2014 Annual Report
FoVP Annual Report 14 Dear Friends of Vernon Park. We hope you enjoyed hearing the voices of children running around the playground, the monarch butterflies on the ironweed or the low winter sun through the trees. Maybe you bought a necklace at … Continue reading
Friends of Vernon Park meeting, Monday, December 8th at Center in the Park, from 6-7:30 pm.
Dear Friends and Neighbors of Vernon Park, Come join us and see the latest design for the Master Plan for Vernon Park from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society design team. This is an exciting time and some parts of the … Continue reading
Newsworks Covers Soccer Sisters Halloween Game
The full story is here: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/74433-soccer-sisters-united-play-halloween-themed-game-on-haunted-field-video Great work, team, and thanks, Newsworks!
Soccer Sisters’ Goal Stolen: Please Help!
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/nw-philadelphia-more-stories/item/74152-1k-goal-stolen-from-girls-youth-soccer-program-in-germantown The Friends of Vernon Park is saddened to learn of the recent theft of the Soccer Sisters’ Goal, worth $1,000. These young athletes and their coaches and families have brought wonderful & positive energy to the Park and we … Continue reading
Saturday, Sept 27: Join the BLOC Party!
This is a very special event highlighting very important issues. Please join friends, neighbors and advocates in Vernon Park this Saturday, Sept 27!
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