Around South Philly 4-28-2016

Photo 6: April 19’s Toddler Time at the American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., had “A World Made of Wood” as its theme, with children reading “Harvey the Carpenter” to acquire an introduction to basic tools, playing with wooden toys, and making their our own picture frames.

Photo 1: The East Passyunk Crossing Recreation Center, 1025 Mifflin St., held its inaugural craft fair April 16.

Photo 2: That same day, Gold Star Park, 625 Wharton St., oversaw the year’s first Kids at Play gathering.

Photo 3: The new South Philadelphia Library, 1700 Broad St., set to open soon, became the inheritor of The Cherloff Mural, by renowned author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, April 21. The artwork had been delighting guests at the Center City-situated Rosenbach Museum and Library.

Photo 4: Sunday’s Flavors of the Avenue celebration along East Passyunk Avenue featured uninhibited eaters sampling provisions from the thoroughfare’s highly regarded eateries.

Photo 5: Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., hosted April 16-17’s CityKids Consignment Sale, with the South Philly Parents Resource Center as the main financial and emotional benefactor.

Photo 6: April 19’s Toddler Time at the American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., had “A World Made of Wood” as its theme, with children reading “Harvey the Carpenter” to acquire an introduction to basic tools, playing with wooden toys, and making their our own picture frames. ■

Photos Provided By Joseph F. Marino, Gold Star Park, Sarah Promisloff, East Passyunk Avenue, CityKids, and the American Swedish Historical Museum

Photo 5: Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., hosted April 16-17’s CityKids Consignment Sale, with the South Philly Parents Resource Center as the main financial and emotional benefactor.
Photo 4: Sunday’s Flavors of the Avenue celebration along East Passyunk Avenue featured uninhibited eaters sampling provisions from the thoroughfare’s highly regarded eateries.
Photo 3: The new South Philadelphia Library, 1700 Broad St., set to open soon, became the inheritor of The Cherloff Mural, by renowned author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, April 21. The artwork had been delighting guests at the Center City-situated Rosenbach Museum and Library.
Photo 2: That same day, Gold Star Park, 625 Wharton St., oversaw the year’s first Kids at Play gathering.
Photo 1: The East Passyunk Crossing Recreation Center, 1025 Mifflin St., held its inaugural craft fair April 16.