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Welcome to the University City bi-monthly email newsletter. Here you will find business and retail updates, University City District program news, upcoming events, and other useful community information. For more details on UCD's work and visitor information, please visit our web site at www.ucityphila.org.
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Please Join The Friends of Clark Park
with support from University City District
Thursday, May 8, 2008
43rd Street & Kingsessing Mall
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cocktails
Hors d’oeuvres
Entertainment
RSVP by May 1
Tickets may be purchased online at www.PartyTicketsOnline.com or call (215) 243-0555
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UCD Publishes Statement of Community Benefit
University City District has taken the initiative to provide the community with a statement summarizing our contributions to the University City neighborhood by publishing a Community Benefits Statement. Benefit Statements are used to help demonstrate that nonprofit organizations are fulfilling their mission of community service.
To view the University City District Community Benefits Statement, please visit http://www.ucityphila.org/about/ucd-statement-of-community-benefit. The information in this document will help communicate the organization's mission, services, programs, results, finances, contributors, partners, and governance.
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 6 Days of the Philadelphia Film Festival Remain
If you haven't seen any of the films this year, you are missing out! View films on two screens – International House Philadelphia and The Bridge Cinema. For a list of films or to purchase tickets visit http://www.phillyfests.com. Download a list of special offers at:
http://www.ucityphila.org/_files/docs/pff_ discounts_08.pdf
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 13th Annual Freedom Seder with Rabbi Arthur Waskow
at the White Dog Cafe | Monday, April 14
“In every generation, Pharaoh; in every generation, freedom” -- says the Passover Haggadah. The story of Pharaoh and Exodus is one of the most powerful and insightful stories we have about the disasters of unaccountable top-down power and in its stead, the creation of freedom and community. This year, in our society and in our souls -- what Pharaohs are forcing us into a Tight and Narrow Place, and how do we free ourselves?” In an evening of delightful song, delicious food, and deepening thought, we will explore these questions. The Seder begins at 6:00pm on Monday, April 14.
Rabbi Arthur Waskow is founder and director of The Shalom Center, which brings Jewish and other spiritual thought and practice to bear on seeking peace, pursuing justice, healing the earth, and celebrating community. Named a Wisdom Keeper by the United Nations in 1996, Waskow was named one of the 50 most influential American rabbis by Newsweek magazine in 2007. He created The Freedom Seder in 1969, the first Haggadah for Passover to intertwine the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery with the modern liberation struggles not only of the Jewish people, but also the Black community in America and other peoples.
$38 includes service, three course dinner, glass of wine, tax & gratuity ($30 for Senior citizens (65+) and full time students-with advance notification.) Singles welcome at group tables. Call 215-386-9224 for reservations.
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 Need a Specific Tool For a Home Improvement Project? West Philly Tool Library Can Help!
The West Philly Tool Library loans tools to community members so that they might perform simple home maintenance and repair, tend their yards and gardens, build projects, learn new skills, and meet neighbors. They aim to be a community resource to provide home owners and tenants, long-time residents and newcomers with the tools (and the knowledge to work the tools!) they need.
The Library is a fiscally sponsored project of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC), is located at 4620 Woodland Avenue and is open every Saturday morning from 9am to noon. The Tool Library is funded in part from members ($20/year for general membership or a one-time payment of $200 for a lifetime membership) and in part from community supporters, including Woodland Building Supply, the University of Sciences in Philadelphia, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, and others.
www.westphillytools.org
4620 Woodland Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19143 • 215-833-3190
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 Synthesist Jeffrey Koepper Returns to The Gatherings Concert Series | Saturday, April 19
Baltimore Electronic Musicians Jeffrey Koepper and Jason Sloan perform in the remarkable setting of St. Mary's Hamilton Village on 19 April 2008 as part of The Gatherings.
Renowned for his technical abilities and restorative powers, Jeffrey Koepper is distinguished for his work in maintaining and reviving vintage electronic music equipment.
By creating the music of tomorrow with the technology of yesterday, "Analogue Jeff" the gearhead transforms into Jeffrey Koepper the artist. Applying his vast technical knowledge of music making equipment towards programming evocative ethereal sounds and strong rhythmic designs, Koepper produces music of impressive depth and rare intelligence.
Jason Sloan is a visual performance/sound/installation artist. His aural work is created with computers, synths, guitar and environmental sounds extracted from his surroundings and aligns with the spiritual. He considers his music auditory stimulation, representing a transcendence of the physical world.
Jeffrey Koepper with Jason Sloan will perform live at The Gatherings Concert Series on Saturday, April 19 at 8:00pm in the church sanctuary of St. Mary's Hamilton Village, 3916 Locust Walk (east of 40th & Locust) on the Penn campus in West Philadelphia. Admission (at the door) is $20; $10 for full time students with proper ID. Advance Tickets are available at a discount from TicketWeb. For information please call 610-734-1009.
The Gatherings are live concerts presented by the all-volunteer staff of CIMA of PA and feature musicians from the ambient, electronic and space music worlds. For more information, please access: www.thegatherings.org
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2008 Fall Tree Planting through TreeVitalize and UC Green
TreeVitalize, PA’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources initiative to increase the tree cover in SE Pennsylvania, has additional funding to plant trees in Philadelphia for the fall of 2008.
Property owners in University City/West Philadelphia who wish to receive these trees need to sign and submit a copy of the "Property Owner Request" form and return it to UC Green at its new address, 4613 Woodland Avenue, 19143, by April 19, 2008. The request form is also available on the UC Green website, www.ucgreen.org.
The benefits of planting trees in our cities are well known. They include: shading & cooling homes, reducing storm water run off, cleaning pollutants from air & water, increasing property values and bringing beauty & character to neighborhoods.
For more information call UC Green at 215-573-4684 and speak with Sue Pringle, Executive Director or Winnie Harris, Program & Volunteer Coordinator.
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Save the Date!
University City Community Cleanup | Saturday, May 3
Neighbors, block captains and community groups - please organize your block for the upcoming University City clean up! As always, University City District (UCD) will assist University City blocks, block captains and neighbors by providing trash bags, work gloves, and trash & litter pick up. For more information or to sign up for the April 5 University City Cleanup, please contact Dexter Bryant at dexter@ucityphila.org or 215-243-0555 x236.
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 Register Today for the 16th Annual
University City 5K Run | Saturday, May 3
Since 1993, the Nicholas P. Pipino Scholarship Foundation and the Drexel University Office of Alumni Relations have hosted the University City 5K Run to support scholarship assistance and celebrate the life of Nicholas Pipino, a Drexel University senior who fell victim to a senseless act of violence while working at his part-time job at Cavanaugh’s Bar & Restaurant in University City.
To date, the foundation has provided more than $125,000 in direct scholarship aid to deserving students. All generous donations from an individual or organization will directly contribute to this initiative. In return for your donation, your person/company will be recognized in conjunction with your level of support. Your contribution will not only assist in supporting this year’s race participants, but will also help subsidize expenses and allow us to build the scholarship endowment.
Your sponsorship consideration for this year’s University City 5K Run is greatly appreciated. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Richard Kopp – Associate Director of Alumni Relations at Drexel University – by phone at 215-895-2793 or by email at rkopp@drexel.edu.
Additionally, experienced and amateur runners, friends, family members and supporters are also encouraged to register to participate in the nationally certified race. Race participants will again take to the streets of West Philadelphia for the 16th Annual University City 5K Run scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008. It will be immediately followed by the Alumni Family Picnic which is open to everyone who attends or participates in the run. Unable to run? Show your support and make a scholarship donation. For further information on the race and scholarship details, please visit www.univcity5k.org, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-DUGRADS.
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Forward this email to your friends! Anyone who signs up to be on our e-news list in the month of April will have a chance to win a gift certificate to a University City restaurant. You may also have your friends email katie@ucityphila.org to sign up.
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