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Welcome to University City and our 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.
Spring Happy Hours with the Young Friends of University City
Enjoy food and drink specials while mingling with new friends at the spring Youcie happy hours. RSVP* and the first drink is on us!
Our next event is today at Pod!!
Wednesday, June 18
6:00pm-8:00pm
Pod
3636 Sansom Street
Youcie events allow anyone over 21 to connect, interact with and explore University City's diverse cultural, social, and community service offerings. Youcie events highlight the neighborhood's sophisticated contemporary culture and are driven by the energy and uniqueness of University City itself. Youcie membership is free. To join, email youcie@ucityphila.org or visit www.ucityphila.org/youcie.
Trash Stinks! Pitch in to Help Keep University City Clean on June 21 The perfect start to a beautiful summer in your neighborhood!
University City District, in cooperation with the City of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, CLIP Program and Philadelphia Department of Streets, will assist your block by providing bags, work gloves, and trash pick up.
For more information and to sign up for the Saturday, June 21 cleanup, please contact Dexter Bryant at dexter@ucityphila.org or call 215-243-0555 ext.236. Mark your calendars for the next cleanups after the summer: October 25 and December 6.
Sacred Places Mural Arts Tour Series
Join Partners for Sacred Places and the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program on a Sacred Places Mural Arts Tour of West Philadelphia, Saturday, June 21. Discover public art in historic sacred places while viewing Philadelphia's famous murals by trolley. Tour members will visit two churches boasting magnificent art that have participated in Partners for Sacred Places’ training and received Partners’ grants. St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary’s Hamilton Village Churches house stunning and intricate mosaics and antique statues. Additionally, St. Francis de Sales’ Byzantine building features a dynamic polychromatic dome.
All tours depart from Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia. Tours run from 10am-12pm. Please arrive by 9:30am, and meet at the Philadelphia Trolley Works tour desk. Tickets are $30. For reservations, please contact the Mural Tour Department at (215) 685-0754. For more information, please visit www.sacredplaces.org or www.muralarts.org
Friday Night Jazz at Cedar Park
Located in beautiful Cedar Park at 50th and Baltimore Avenue, Denise King returns to present Friday Night Jazz at Cedar Park, from 6-8pm. These FREE Jazz concerts featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists are held every Friday night from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Friday Night Jazz at Cedar Park is sponsored by University City District through funding from Jim Roebuck’s Office and with support from Cedar Park Neighbors. Please join us on August 22 for the very special University City District Night.
Upcoming Performances Include: June 20 – The Budesa Brothers featuring Lucky Thompson June 27 – Dave Posmontier Trio
West Philly Tool Library Extends Hours for Summer
Now there's no need to wait until Saturday to borrow (or return!) tools.
The West Philly Tool Library is now open
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
For more information--including a list of the 450+ tools--check out their website at www.westphillytools.org.
Home Repair Workshop Series
The West Philly Tool Library, The Other Carpenter, West/Southwest NAC, and The Partnership CDC present the Home Repair Workshop Series.
The workshops will include expert instruction on how to perform small home repair in basic carpentry, electric, and plumbing; a complimentary tool kit for participants to take home and start performing their own home repairs; a certificate for one (1) year membership to West Philly Tool Library.
When: Mondays July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Where: West Philly Tool Library at 4620 Woodland Ave
Cost: $20 Please dress appropriately for an interactive tool workshop.
Call Jessi at 215-662-1612 ext.14 to register. Spots are limited!
Forward this email to your friends! They can sign up online. You can also tell them to email katie@ucityphila.org to sign up.
Spring Happy Hours with the Young Friends of University City 
Sacred Places Mural Arts Tour Series
West Philly Tool Library Extends Hours for Summer