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EventsCheers to Progress!! West Oak Lane CDC Celebrates their 30th Anniversary, Commemorating OARC Day! April 29, 2010Who We Are The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) community development corporation whose primary mission is to create and stimulate economic development while improving the quality of life for residents in West Oak Lane and other neighborhoods throughout the Northwest section of Philadelphia. The West Oak Lane Community Development Corporation (WOLCDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of OARC, conducts a Housing Counseling Program that is certified and supported by the Office of Housing and Community Development. The WOLCDC has dedicated the last 30 years to making sure potential homeowners are dully prepared to accomplish the American dream of home ownership. Cheers to Progress!! Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation Day (OARC Day) was first established on April 29, 1998 by former Mayor Edward Rendell. The day was established in Philadelphia to urge all citizens to congratulate the founding and current members of OARC, which stands as a shining example of people working together to ensure the continued growth of their community. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the West Oak Lane CDC and OARC Day we will be hosting “Cheers to Progress!” at Cliveden Manor 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6pm. At the event, we will have live music, host a silent auction and the Philadelphia Wine School will conduct a wine tasting for all of our attendees. In light of this special occasion we are requesting your support in donating a silent auction item. If your company is able to participate in the silent auction we will offer advertisement with signage at the fundraiser event as well as listing your company on event signage. Tickets are $25.00, other levels of support include our “Friends” who will receive, signage at the event, will be mentioned in our brochure and 2 tickets to the event. Our “Supporters” will be mentioned in our brochure and receive 2 tickets to the event. Our “Community” level participants will receive a mention in our brochure and 1 ticket to the event. The proceeds from this event will help OARC’s continuing vision to empower the Philadelphia area of West Oak Lane and energize progress. We have been successful in developing collaborations that further our mission and always welcome the opportunity to share our experience with others who are interested in community revitalization and hope that we can partner with your company on this endeavor. If you are interested please click here. Please submit this completed form to Erika Griffin via fax at 215-927-9545. If you have questions, call 215-754-0014. Please return your donation and form no later than Friday, April 16th to egriffin@OARCPhilly.org. Please send all mail submissions to 1536 Haines Street Philadelphia, PA 19126.
OARC Partners with Historic Germantown Preserved to host a "Community History Festival" Sunday April 18, 2010Bring your family and friends to Vernon Park on Sunday, April 18 from 1-4 p.m. when Historic Germantown hosts A Great Day on the Great Road. Join Germantown’s 14 historic and cultural landmarks as they celebrate the history and community of Philadelphia’s historic Northwest through music, food, costumed reenactors and activities for the family. Featured performers include jazz musician Byard Lancaster. Also on the schedule is costumed reenactor Noah Lewis, who interprets the life of Ned Hector a free Black Revolutionary War-era soldier. Each of Historic Germantown’s member sites will feature family oriented activities, such as papermaking, storytelling, historic kids games, and more. In addition, visitors can enjoy a local fish fry, a plant sale, and watch local artists practice their crafts. This is the second time Historic Germantown has hosted the Great Day festival, but organizers hope that it will become an annual event. The goal of the Great Day is to introduce neighboring residents to the incredible historic resources and stories of their community. The name Great Road is a nod to the history of Germantown Avenue, once an Indian trail and the historic artery that runs through the northwest. For more information about this program, please email hgp@germantownhistory.org or call 215-844-1683. Admission is free and open to the public. Vernon Park is located on near the corner of Germantown Avenue and Chelten Avenue. It is easily accessible via SEPTA 23 and K bus routes as well as the R7 and R8 Commuter Rail Lines. This event was made possible through the generous support of State Representative John Myers, the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation and in partnership with the Historic Germantown Preserved. Historic Germantown is a consortium of fourteen cultural and historic sites located in Northwest Philadelphia. For more information about Historic Germantown visit www.freedomsbackyard.org. SAVE the DATE for the 2010 West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts FestivalMark your calendars for another fabulous festival in West Oak Lane–third weekend in June 2010. For more information, visit www.westoaklanefestival.com. |
