Richmond Library Events

Behind the Screens  (T)  (C)  (F)
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 3:00PM
Richmond Branch
2987 Almond Street, 19134-4955
215-685-9992
Behind the Screens
All teens and tweens are invited to explore the exciting world of how films are actually made. This will be a six-week program that will be presented from July 12th through August 16th. All participants will have the opportunity to:
• Learn about the magic behind film-making during hand-on creative film projects.
• Challenge friends to movie-themed games and win prizes.
• Sit back, relax, enjoy the show, and munch on movie-theater snacks.
You can register for this program by contacting Jerry Franklin at 215-685-9992.
Thursdays | July 12, 19, and 26 | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays | August 2, 9, and 16 | 3:00 5:00 p.m.

Entertainments and Sports

1.Philadelphia Museum of Art- 2600 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
2. Fitness Works Philly- 714 Reed Street
(between 7th and 8th on Reed)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
3.Walking Fish Theater- 2509 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.United Artist Theater Riverview Plaza- 1400 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19147
5.Uppercut Barber Shop- 3471 Ainslie St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Social HotSpots

1.North Bowl- 909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
2.Memphis Taproom-
2331 East Cumberland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
3.Art Garage- 1533 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
4.Falls Taproom-
3749 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia 19129
(Btwn Frederick St & Ridge Ave)
5.Bishops Collar-
2349 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia 19130
6.Reinstead Room
7.Blind Pig-
702 N 2nd St, Philadelphia 19123
8.Meze Cafe-
4311 Main St  
Manayunk, PA 19127

Volunteer Teens

1.PA’s SPCA
2.Fashion Expert Dry Cleaners
3.Pig Iron Production
4.Barnes Foundation
5.City Kitties
Location:
1. 350 E. Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134
2. 4160 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA
3. 1417 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19122
4. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
5. http://citykitties.org/

Where You At ???

Imperial plaza stores and services: Wells Fargo bank
2. Hair Salon
3. Social security office
4. Dollar Store-variety of shopping products provided
5. Debs- feminine clothes and shoes
6. Modells- shoes, clothes, exercise equipments
7. Chinese Buffet-restaurant
8. Subway-restaurant
9. IHop-restaurant
10. Dominos-restaurant
11. Bally’s-Gym
12. Fashion bug-Feminine clothes and shoes
Most of the restaurants are known to hire teens but just in case you can’t find a job, there is another mall across the street and about 4 more ahead, bringing you a total of 6 shopping centers and plenty employment opportunities.
Location:
3400 Aramingo Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Recreational Activities

Everyone know about Port Richmomd tigers. Teens can expect rigorous rounds of exercise while the crowd cheers ” Go Tigerrs”!
Next up, come and visit Port Richmonds recreational center on 3539 Gaul Street, where teens can enjoy a variety of sports and activities also use provided educational help.

Neighborhood High Schools

1. Carroll Charles School:
   School highlights:
   Basketball; Computer arts; Special education; Student council / student government.
   Negatives:
   Overall rating-3
   Teacher quality-4
   Principal leadership-4
   Parent involvement-3
2. Northeast Catholic HS:
   School highlights: Private, AP courses online, Many graduates are members of the Philadelphia Police and fire departments.
   Negatives: Tuition cost, all boys, closed in 2010
3. Mastbaum Vocational Tech HS:
   School highlights:
   Basketball; Chorus; Community service; Vocational / technical
   Negatives: Student Review- I’m a freshman at this school now and all I have to say is that this school has some really ignorant students.First 3 months at least 12 fights broke out. The teachers are ok but it seem to me that don’t care.To many freshmans say that seniors get everything and that teachers don’t care about freshmans at all
   2. Public
   3. Limited ethnic diversity
4. More Education Resources:
   1.
   Organization Name: Amy Middle School at Jame Martin
   Address: Ontario and Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 291-4172
   More Info
   2.
   Organization Name: Bethel Baptist Academy
   Address: 2210 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
   Phone: (215) 426-1909
   More Info
   3.
   Organization Name: Charles Carroll High School
   Address: 2700 E. Auburn St., Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 291.4707
   More Info
   4.
   Organization Name: John Paul Jones Middle School
   Address: Ann and Memphis Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 291-4709
   More Info
   5.
   Organization Name: Mother of Divine Grace
   Address: 2904 Thompson Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 426-7325
   More Info
   6.
   Organization Name: Our Lady of Port Richmond (Formerly St. Adalberts)
   Address: Thompson and Madison Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 739-1920
   More Info
   7.
   Organization Name: Richmond School
   Address: Ann and Belgrade, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 291-4718
   More Info
   8.
   Organization Name: St. Anne’s School
   Address: Cedar and Tucker Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 634-4231
   More Info
   9.
   Organization Name: St. George School
   Address: 2700 E. Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
   Phone: (215) 634-8803
   More Info

 

Religious Community

1.
Organization Name: Bethel Baptist Church
Address: 2210 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Phone: (215) 426-1909
More Info
2.
Organization Name: Grace Church and The Incarnation Episcopal Church
Address: Edgemont and Venango Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Phone: (215) 423-5851
More Info
3.
Organization Name: Mother of Divine Grace
Address: 2904 Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Phone: (215) 426-7325
More Info
4.
Organization Name: Nativity B.V.M Church
Address: Belgrade and Madison, Philadelphia, PA,
Phone: (215) 739-8761
More Info
5.
Organization Name: St. Adalbert’s Church
Address: Thompson and Madison Street, Philadelphia, PA,
Phone: (215) 739-1920
More Info
6.
Organization Name: St. Anne’s Church
Address: Cedar and Tucker Streets, Philadelphia, PA,
Phone: (215) 634-4231
More Info
7.
Organization Name: St. George Church
Address: 2700 E. Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Phone: (215) 634-8803
More Info
Description: These locations provide teens a place to express feelings and give advice/guidance to avoid worldly temptations or deal with them.

Restaurant Hotspots

Tittle: Fat Mom’s
Cuisine: Deli and luncheonette
Serving: sandwiches/subs
Description: Fat Moms keeps it popping with fresh cuts, giving subs a whole new meaning.
Location: Port Richmond
2600 E Ann St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Title: Tacconell’s Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
Description: Defined crust, flavored tomato sauce, melted cheese toppings
Location: 2604 East Somerset Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Title: Byrne’s Tavern
Cuisine: Buffalo Wings, Crab Cakes, Chicken Wings, steamed clams, potato salad
Description: Juicy on the inside, crispy and spicy on the outside, Byrne’s wings are so good it makes you wanna slap you! LOL!
Location:
3301 Richmond St, Philadelphia 19134
Title: Hinge Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee, American, Breakfast/Brunch
Description: This is a cafe for everyone! I mean not every restaurant can boast about delicious food for a pretty descent price.
Location: 2652 E. Somerset St. Philadelphia, PA
Title: Ptysio Bakery and Cafe
Cuisine: Homemade deserts
Description: The cuisine pretty much speaks for itself and who can beat homemade.
Location: 2706 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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