Friday, September 23, 2011
Flea Market Postponed Due to the Weather
Tomorrow's flea market will be rescheduled Saturday, 10/1/11. Stay dry; we'll see you on the 1st.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Pictures from History Day Parade and Festival
NeastPhilly has posted tons of pictures from Saturday's Parade and Festival.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
It's History Day in Tacony
and it's a great day for a parade.
This year marks the 20th Annual Tacony History Day! On September 17th our neighborhood will continue its proud tradition with an array of string bands, drum and bugle corps, youth groups, classic and military vehicles making their way up Torresdale Avenue at 11:00 AM! The Parade route is expected to return to Princeton Avenue, where it will turn to Cottage Street, after the long-awaited completion of Phase 1 of the I-95 re-ramping project.
The 20th Annual Disston Festival, held immediately after the Parade at Disston Recreation Center, will feature the usual complement of kiddie rides, games, contests, live music and dancers plus expanded refreshment options. The big feature is always the indoor display of local memorabilia and Tacony history for a nostalgic trip through time.
This year marks the 20th Annual Tacony History Day! On September 17th our neighborhood will continue its proud tradition with an array of string bands, drum and bugle corps, youth groups, classic and military vehicles making their way up Torresdale Avenue at 11:00 AM! The Parade route is expected to return to Princeton Avenue, where it will turn to Cottage Street, after the long-awaited completion of Phase 1 of the I-95 re-ramping project.
The 20th Annual Disston Festival, held immediately after the Parade at Disston Recreation Center, will feature the usual complement of kiddie rides, games, contests, live music and dancers plus expanded refreshment options. The big feature is always the indoor display of local memorabilia and Tacony history for a nostalgic trip through time.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
This Week in Tacony
Thursday - Free concert with Tommy Conwell at Disston Rec. Opening act is Civic Minded Fools. 6:30pm
Saturday - Tacony History Day Parade and Festival. The parade starts at Torresdale and Hellerman at 11am. It progresses down Torresdale, turns left at Princeton, then ends at Disston Rec. The Festival, with music, food, and more runs til 4pm.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Barbeque on the Delaware
The Joe McCloskey Memorial Fund is sponsoring a “Barbeque on the Delaware”. The Joe McCloskey Memorial Fund was established to honor one of Tacony’s greatest citizens, Officer Joseph C. McCloskey with a lasting Memorial/Tribute. Joe touched the lives of thousands of Tacony’s young adults from Disston Elementary, Our Lady of Consolation, St. Leo, Abraham Lincoln and Father Judge High School.
The Barbeque on the Delaware will be held next Sunday, September 18th at the Quaker City Yacht Club. The time is 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The cost is $25.00 per person and includes food, beer, soda, door prizes and “live” music. The event will be MC’d by Herb Oakley. The music is being donated by two Tacony groups; Herb Oakley and Friends andTacony Noise. We will finish the afternoon with plenty of Philly style dance music. Horse Shoe pits for those who enjoy a little competition are available. Come out for a great cause and enjoy the company of old and new friends alike.
For directions and additional information visit the Joe McCloskey Memorial Website;www.Goople27thPAL.com (News and Events Page)
No PAL leader has ever received such an honor. No Tacony resident has ever received such an honor. Be part of this very special event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Sunday.
Tina and Mike
Friday, September 9, 2011
Tommy Conwell Concert - Third Times a Charm?
Once again, due to the weather, the Tommy Conwell concert will postponed to Thursday, Sept. 15, and will be held at the Disston Recreation Center. The time is 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The TCA apologizes for any inconveniences this may cause, but safety is the number one consideration in making these decisions.”
The concert was to take place two weeks ago, but was pushed back to tonight due to rain. The date is now set for next Thursday.
The concert was to take place two weeks ago, but was pushed back to tonight due to rain. The date is now set for next Thursday.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
20TH ANNUAL TACONY HISTORY DAY PARADE
Saturday, September 17 · 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location Torresdale Avenue and Disston Recreation Center
This year marks the 20th Annual Tacony History Day!
Parade
On September 17th our neighborhood will continue its proud tradition with an array of string bands, drum and bugle corps, youth groups, classic and military vehicles making their way up Torresdale Avenue at 11:00 AM. The Parade route is expected to return to Princeton Avenue, where it will turn to Cottage Street, after the long-awaited completion of Phase 1 of the I-95 re-ramping project.
Festival
The 20th Annual Disston Festival, held immediately after the Parade at Disston Recreation Center, will feature the usual complement of kiddie rides, games, contests, live music and dancers plus expanded refreshment options. The big feature is always the indoor dosplay of local memorabilia and Tacony history for a nostalgic trip through time.
Location Torresdale Avenue and Disston Recreation Center
This year marks the 20th Annual Tacony History Day!
Parade
On September 17th our neighborhood will continue its proud tradition with an array of string bands, drum and bugle corps, youth groups, classic and military vehicles making their way up Torresdale Avenue at 11:00 AM. The Parade route is expected to return to Princeton Avenue, where it will turn to Cottage Street, after the long-awaited completion of Phase 1 of the I-95 re-ramping project.
Festival
The 20th Annual Disston Festival, held immediately after the Parade at Disston Recreation Center, will feature the usual complement of kiddie rides, games, contests, live music and dancers plus expanded refreshment options. The big feature is always the indoor dosplay of local memorabilia and Tacony history for a nostalgic trip through time.
Cow Chip Bingo - $5000 Prize
This year's festival will feature something new - Tacony's first-ever Cow Chip Bingo event! A live cow will be on hand at the Festival for a 2:00 ceremony. For a donation of $10 per chance (one chance per square), one lucky participant will be awarded $5,000 in cash if theirs if the first square "chosen" by the cow! If the cow is uncooperative and does not do her business in a timely fashion, four chance holders will be awarded $1,250 each. Tickets for this event are available by calling 215-338-8790 and any participant who sells ten chances for the Historical Society will receive a free chance for the $5,000 prize! Don't miss out on what promises to be another memorable event on September 17th!
Volunteers Needed
If anyone would like to volunteer for an hour or tow, please call 215 338 8790. THANK YOU
Volunteers Needed
If anyone would like to volunteer for an hour or tow, please call 215 338 8790. THANK YOU
Friday, September 2, 2011
Tacony in the Times This Week
Our neighborhood was the subject of two stories in the Northeast Times this week.
Tacony moves Conwell show, also preps for history day
Cottman Avenue changes direction
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