Event Status: Available
It's been a big year for Walk Around Philadelphia!
Join JJ & fellow perimeter walkers for a festive end of year open house at The Cedar Works. This informal indoor-outdoor event will feature cozy couches & a campfire, tasty treats & a slideshow & more.
WHO: friends of JJ Tiziou & Walk Around Philadelphia + Cedar Works neighbors.
You're invited!
WHAT: Informal open house friendly festive gathering.
WHERE: The Cedar Works courtyard & community room @ 4919 Pentridge St
Easily accessible via #34 trolley or #64 bus.
Limited street parking; please avoid driving if possible.
WHEN: Drop in anytime 4-7pm.
(There may be an afterparty lingering 'round the fire into later evening…)
WHY: because it's been a big year, and it's nice to gather & celebrate with friends old and new…
HOW: with kindness and coziness and good cheer!
INDOORS: Cozy couches & a slideshow
+ perimeter map prints for last minute holiday gifts…
OUTDOORS: Campfire, marshmallows
FOOD & DRINK: JJ's famous lentil soup, rice, tea & hot cider, beer
REGISTRATION: FREE
Contributions to support the continuing development of Walk Around Philadelphia are welcome but not required. Come as you are!
Friends welcome but please ask them to RSVP too to help JJ know how much soup to make.
COVID note: While masks won't be required in the community room our outdoors, please bring one with you. The Cedar Works is still asking folks to mask while in the bathrooms or lobby/hallway spaces. We'll have a few spare on hand if needed.
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