East Falls Community Council

Mayor Kenney declares Juneteenth an official Philadelphia holiday! https://whyy.org//mayor-kenney-declares-juneteenth-an-off/

Curious about what Juneteenth? Read on! https://www.nbcnews.com//what-know-about-juneteenth-emanci

Hey neighbors! If you missed last nights EFCC meeting you can catch the replay here: https://us02web.zoom.us//xM5rbLvJ_GJOYa_Q7ljAeakEDqH-aaa82 Some quick takeaways from last nights gathering (official minutes to be posted on the website soon):... -We're currently seeking facilitators who can help us facilitate anti-racism training. If you know someone please send them our way to [email protected] -We're working on a list of Black-owned businesses in East Falls. Feel free to tag them here if you have a favorite! -Teeing up some information sharing around Juneteenth which is coming up on Friday! -Sharing info on our EFCC Executive Committee elections (currently excepting nominations, we'll post instructions separately) -We're also welcoming submission for our paper, East Falls Now. Thanks to everyone who participated in the meeting, we truly appreciate folks taking the time to share their input.

Hey Neighbors! Our rescheduled EFCC monthly meeting is MONDAY at 7pm. You can join in via Zoom using the web address provided below. Hope to see ya there! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81292445823... Meeting ID: 812 9244 5823 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81292445823# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,81292445823# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 812 9244 5823 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbF80N2Cr

A Statement from the EFCC Executive Committee: On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murderedpublicly and calmly and by a sworn officer of the law. As a result, protests and civil unrest erupted worldwide, calling attention to the injustices and racism Black Americans experience and demanding change. The East Falls Community Council (EFCC) exists as an all-volunteer, community-based group to represent the interests of all East Falls residents and work to improve our neighborhoo...Continue reading

Join your neighbors! Monday at 7pm https://facebook.com/events/s/east-falls-stands-with-blm/989036204861708/?ti=icl

Hi Folks! This month's meeting will be held virtually at 7pm using the information below. Attendees will not be on camera or have their audio turned on. To participate in the meeting you may ask questions/ leave comments in the chat window. Let us know if you have questions! Mary Alice Duff is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: EFCC Virtual Monthly Member Meeting ... Time: May 11, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88176496220 Meeting ID: 881 7649 6220 One tap mobile +13126266799,,88176496220# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,88176496220# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 881 7649 6220 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kebYRd5pRq

If you'd like to vend on Saturday at the Flea Market we have spaces available on the interior of the park (exterior spaces are reserved for Philly Flea Market). Here's the link for registration! https://forms.gle/tLo9XM2eHmd9iLv29

Hope to see you there!

Happening this weekend! The Philly Flea Market coming to McMichael Park

Excellent Candidates Forum at the EFCC meeting tonight. The best way to find out who you want to vote for is to see and hear the candidates in action. Check out the photo from the Forum on Eryn Santamoor for City Council's FB page

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