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AUG. 5 IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AT WISSAHICKON BREWING CO!
at 5-8pm  3705 Schoolhouse Lane
Fun for the whole family! Our East Falls Town Watch will host a gathering of residents, first responders, elected officials, and reps from city agencies to promote community building and strong community-police partnerships. There will be FREE water ice, soft pretzels, beer tasting, and a visit from an East Falls fire truck around 6pm for the kids to climb on! Wissahickon Brewing food truck will also be there along with free parking (but walk if you can) and beer and non-alcoholic beverages.    

August's East Falls Community Council Mtg is HAPPY HOUR!
Monday 8/11 6:00pm at Wissahickon Brewing Co.
3705 W. Schoolhouse Lane
We take a break from 'regular' meetings in the Summer so meet us and your neighbors for a cool drink instead! Bar and Food trucks available
ALL are welcome! 

East Falls Bridge Reconstruction Project Mtg to be held at Mifflin Elementary: 

Come and learn about the project and talk to the design team! The Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and City of Philadelphia Department of Streets are funding this project to rehabilitate Falls Bridge starting in 2027 to provide a safe and long-lasting transportation connection across the Schuylkill River.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Mifflin School Gymnasium 3624 Conrad St, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Project plans/construction information will be available throughout the event. There is no formal presentation; please arrive at your convenience.

For More Information, check out the project website:https://www.phila.gov/documents/falls-bridge-rehabilitation-project/

Follow @streetsphila on X and @streetsphiladelphia on Instagram and Facebook for updates.​
See flyer below...

East Falls Community wide Yard Sale was a Success!  Thank you to everyone who participated and went out both Saturday AND Sunday due to (not forecasted) rain on Sat. Thank you to Arik Davidson for all of your hard work making this happen! and Thank you Lisa Monaco for collecting much of the leftover clothing and taking it to The Wardrobe in Philadelphia. They were very appreciative. Hopefully we can do this again! 

ZONING- Wondering what is going on around town? See updates in the East Falls Now free newspaper, and you can always track Zoning at https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/currentzoning for all updates.
There are also zoning meetings held by zoom that residents can attend. Please do!

QUEEN LANE RESERVOIR- SCHUYLKILL CROSSING TUNNEL UPDATE

At our June 9th meeting, The Phila. Water Department presented the most recent update on Schuylkill Crossing Project to the Community, to describe the impacts, logistics and the details of the project. The current project lays the groundwork for the Tunnel project which now will happen closer to 2030.

Please see the Powerpoint Presentation on the front page of our website at www.eastfallscommunity.org  

The project detailed above will remove trees at what is currently an overgrown (naturally re-forested) original basin. Sediment will be removed from the raw Water basin and will be removed. The area of the old lagoon will be levelled out and become the staging area for the tunnel project - a 150' deep tunnel connecting Queen Lane and Belmont Reservoirs. 
for updates please see https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/queenlanereservoir 

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Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) - To volunteer click on the Events tab at https://fow.org/ Or contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org Also follow them on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/FOWissahickon

Falls of the Schuylkill Library – 3501 Midvale Ave. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! If you haven't yet taken the Falls Library Community Survey, today is the last day to add your feedback as the survey closes at midnight tonight, August 5..As part of a new initiative, the Free Library of Philadelphia has developed a Building Assessment Project Team. The focus of the assessment project team includes making plans for the future of the library - both immediate and long-term. In this, the team developed a community survey - and want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes, and click on the link here.. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnNmXbSlqDsNkyoiRB8JexyS9IUm8ci90g6H4jvNaKgWS2UQ/viewform THANK YOU!

Check the monthly calendar or the Library Program Schedule in the E.Falls Now newspaper pg 10, or visit the website at: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/falls-of-schuylkill-library Ongoing programs for all ages: Library Playgroup, Stories and Song for Babies and Toddlers, ¡Canticuentos Spanish Storytime! Monthly Falls Book Discussion Group, and a robust schedule of speakers, performers, and special topic sessions.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FLPFallsofSchuylkill Or follow us on
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fallsfreelibrary?  Library inquiries: EsteppJ@freelibrary.org

Friends of the Falls of Schuylkill Library -The Friends are a volunteer organization of community members promoting the needs and values of the Library and to raising funds and encouraging gifts for its support. Friends members organize fund-raising events and coordinate social events such as monthly author talks, and so much more. We invite you to become a member of the Friends. Please visit the
Friends website at https://www.eastfallslibraryfriends.org/ or email
friendsofthefalls@gmail.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eastfallslibraryfriends 
Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fallsfriends/

The Fallser Club - has lots of great music events coming! visit them at https://thefallserclub.com/
or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFallserClub

The Farmers Market - Summer hours are 10a-1pm outdoors under the bridge at 4100 Ridge Ave. See our East Falls Now newspaper page 4 for list of vendors or click here for more: https://www.eastfallsfarmersmarket.com/ 

East Falls Historical Society -www.eastfallshistoricalsociety.org Contact at: eastfallshistory@gmail.com 

East Falls Community Garden - at corner of Ridge Ave. and Scott Ln. Contact eastfallsgarden@gmail.com to rent a spot! Follow Instagram @eastfallscommunitygarden

East Falls Flyers- Running club meets on Mondays 6:30p at MLK Drive and the East Falls Bridge. Follow @eastfallsflyers

Help from Mayor Parker's Office - We recently had a representative from the Mayor's office attend our meeting who was very helpful in many ways.  Rennie Parker asked that we contact him for help we need with concerns in our community. They offer many neighborhood services as you can see in the flyer below.. Rennie can be reached at 215-821-5398 or email: rennie.parker@phila.gov 

East Falls Town Watch- Monthly Mtg is Thurs.8/14 at 7pm at 3540 Indian Queen Ln. Parking in rear. All are welcome! 
**Please note - this month East Falls residents are invited to join the EF Town Watch mtg with officers from the 39th District Police Service Area 1. The meeting with be at 6 pm on
Thurs., Aug. 28, at 4349 Ridge Ave., the rear entrance to the Falls Ridge Apts.

The 'Litter Crew Ahead' Cleanup crew works every third Saturday of the month to cleanup areas in our town. Join them Sat. 8/16 at 10am-12p meet at Schoolhouse Ln & Ridge Ave. Contact is eastfallstownwatch@gmail.com Follow on Instagram @eastfallstownwatch
-Town Watch also attends monthly mtgs with our local 39th Police District at their Town Hall.. Wed. 8/27at 6pm at 2201 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila.

McMichael Park - The Friends of McMichael Park- Thank you to all of the volunteers who have cleaned and maintained the park lately to get it ready for summer! See the website for information on Yoga in the park. Volunteer opportunities and upcoming events: https://www.mcmichaelpark.org/ See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMcmichaelPark 
Contact: Mcmichaelpark@gmail.com 

East Falls Tree Tenders - You can join the East Falls Tree Tenders (EFTT) in restoring our tree canopy and applying for FREE street trees. Not only will they cool our streets and beautify our community, but they’ll also bring countless environmental and horticultural benefits to the neighborhood. If you would like a free street tree (or two) planted in front of your home please contact rplucci@comcast.net text 215-806-2219 or Ed Ruback at edruback@gmail.com You may also apply directly at treephilly.org or phsonline.org 

Old Academy Players - is our local theater! Located at 3544 Indian Queen Ln. Tickets on sale now for 'Crimes of the Heart' showing September: 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, 28th Visit https://oldacademyplayers.org/ for tickets and upcoming shows. Follow on Instagram @oldacademyplayers

East Falls Community Fridge - is open to all who need food and those who would like to donate. It is located at the entrance to Vault & Vine Shop 3507 Midvale Ave. Dry pantry is on the right and the refrigerator is on the left. See guidelines at https://eastfallscommunityfridge.wordpress.com/ and FacebookPage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eastfallscommunityfridge/ 
Instagram: @eastfallscommunityfridge 

East Falls Development Corp. - Check out https://discovereastfalls.org/east-falls-in-the-news/to see the press highlighting some great East Falls businesses last month!

EAST FALLS FEST 2026 IS COMING! SAT. OCT. 18 FROM 11-5PM along Ridge and Midvales Aves.. Those interested in vending should visit festivalsignup.com/EFF and to volunteer please email michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com
SEE PHOTO BELOW.. 
   EFDC is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to community-based economic development for the benefit of East Falls. To receive the newsletter full of info. contact Michelle at: michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com 
Visit them at: https://discovereastfalls.org/  and on Instagram at @discovereastfalls Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EFDCorp

Friends of Mifflin School - CHALK THE WALK is Sun. 8/24 at 3:30-5:30pm. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MON. 8/25! See website: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/ 
'Take a tour Thursday' - Are you a prospective family member interested in sending your child to Mifflin? On the second Thursday of each month, at 9:30am. If you are interested in joining a tour, please reach out to Mr. Cadley at wcadley@philasd.org  Donations to the school are always accepted at: https://www.friendsofmifflin.org/donate-fom
Thomas Mifflin School   ~  Principal Allison McConnell
3624 Conrad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19129
Office: 215-400-3830 | Fax: 215-400-3831 School Inquiries: amcconnell@philasd.org

East Falls Village - a program of the EFCC, a volunteer driven organization to enhance the lives of residents as they grow older. We take Neighborhood Walks Thursdays at 9:30am; Contact Roger Marsh at marshrrr@gmail.com 
    Join us for 'Coffee and Conversation' Fri. 9/12 at 9:30am at Wissahickon Brewing Co. on Schoolhouse Lane. 
To learn more or join call 267-444-4507 or www.eastfallsvillage.org for Events.
email: info@eastfallsvillage.org 

East Falls Mamas!  -join Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CChcsd4bX/

Laurel Hill Cemetery- Has many Summer Events planned! See https://laurelhillphl.com/events/
Friends of Inn Yard Park - Join their Facebook group at - Friends of Inn Yard Park


East Falls Now Newspaper - Have you wondered how a newspaper is published? Would you like to help? Are you receiving it? Please contact: info@eastfallsnow.com 
  -WE NEED ADS to keep paper delivery going!  To advertise your business please contact ads@eastfallsnow.com  Thank you to the advertisers and to those EFCC volunteers who make our paper happen each month!

East Falls Community Council Volunteer Executive Committee - We are looking to add Members at Large to our Council Board. To be considered you must attend our monthly meetings on the second Monday of every month. Contact any board member for info and learn about us at https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/aboutefcc
  Membership - WE NEED YOU! .. Membership is only $10 a year. Join online at: https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/memberships   Please share with a neighbor :) 
    
   *** DOG Walkers. Please pickup after your dog and do not leave it in others' trash cans. Let's all be courteous neighbors.  Thank you! 

Here clear. Thank you! 

 Zoning - please visit "Zoning" at www.eastfallscommunity.org for all updates and to join meetings.
QUEEN LANE RESERVOIR- for updates please see https://www.eastfallscommunity.org/queenlanereservoir