Cianfrani Park Blog

Cianfrani Park Update

bschaeffer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:11:00 +0000

Dear Neighbors,

Over the last couple of months you may have noticed some welcome changes in Cianfrani Park.

Last April we received a grant from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to provide plants and tools for renovating our gardens. In a happy coincidence, several very capable gardening volunteers have come forward to offer their time and talent to help our park become one of the most beautiful in the city.

In October, volunteers removed all of the lackluster shrubs in the side planters. On November 4th we planted 36 new shrubs and two flowering trees. Over 2000 bulbs were planted to provide a dazzling display for next spring. Over the three work weekends there were a total of 76 people who put in an average of four hours each. This is a great achievement.

We all owe special thanks to neighbors Karen Clancy and Christopher DeSilvis for their leadership, enthusiasm and hard work for making all this happen. We are also grateful to neighbor Warren Isom for building a new brick base under our tilting urn in the round planter by 8th Street and for his tulip planting expertise.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

All of this fresh energy is wonderful for our park and our community. We urge all of you who use and enjoy Cianfrani Park to think about how you can contribute to its nurture and improvement. We can always use gardening help, but there are many ways to be involved. (If you have ideas about creative fundraising projects, please raise your hand!)

So much of modern life is out of our control, but working together we can certainly make our park cleaner, greener and safer for all. Other benefits include meeting some very nice neighbors. The food isn’t bad, either!

In January we will discuss next year’s plans for projects and events at our monthly meeting to be held at Palumbo Recreation Center, 7pm, on the first Tuesday of the month.

Enjoy the “Pyramid of Light” decoration in the park.

Dream of Spring and the beauty to come.

Happy Holidays to All!

The Friends of Cianfrani Park

Holiday Festival Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

bschaeffer — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:14:22 +0000

Our usual Friends of Cianfrani Park Monthly meeting will be preempted by our joint holiday celebration with Bella Vista United Civic Association next Tuesday. Tell all your neighbors to come out for the festivities.

Neighborhood Holiday Festival

Tuesday, December 6th @ 7 PM

Cianfrani Park @ 8th and Fitzwater Sts.

Featuring Santa & his Elf (with gifts for Bella Vista Children)

Holiday Singers and warm drinks

Tree and Menorah Lighting

Park Meeting Nov. 1; Park Clean Up Nov. 5

bschaeffer — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:58:14 +0000

Friends of Cianfrani Park monthly meeting will be held at Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater, at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, November 1.

On the agenda:
1. Finalizing plans for our upcoming November 5th “Love Your Park” clean up and planting day.
2. Review suggestions for trees in the park.
3. Review bulletin board specs.

Park Clean Up Nov. 5
9:30 am to mid afternoon.
Lunch and snacks will be served

A grant from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has provided us with 30 new shrubs
to renovate the side planters.

Generous donations from neighbors of time and money have made it possible for us to
acquire almost 2000 bulbs to plant for a spectacular display next spring.

This is an exciting and ambitious planting project, and we need your help!

Gardening expertise is not a requirement. We are lucky to have talented gardeners.

Share your ideas about how the park can continue to improve and serve our
community.

Park Cleanup Day Oct. 8

bschaeffer — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:15:03 +0000

Cianfrani Park Plant and Cleanup Day

Saturday, October 8, 2011
9:00 AM – Noon or later
Lunch provided for all who come to work.

Also do not forget our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month (October 4) at 7:00 PM in the park or at Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater, depending on the weather.

Angels Among Us

bschaeffer — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:55:33 +0000

If you spend any time at Cianfrani Park, you’ve probably noticed how much more pleasant it’s been for the past six months or so.

This is thanks in large part to the angels of the trash cans. The trash cans in the park fill up quickly and often smell pretty bad.

However, some anonymous Park Angels have taken it upon themselves to keep those cans empty so that everyone can enjoy the space. We don’t know who they are but we hope they see this so that we can all express our deep thanks to them.

As most of us know, the City of Philadelphia does not provide sufficient services to the park to keep the trash under control or to keep the park looking great. All of that happens most of the year thanks to a few hard-working volunteers.

We are, however, fortunate that starting about two weeks ago and going on through the end of September, the City is providing an hour of staff time every day so the trash angels/volunteers can have a vacation.

We will all look forward to their return beginning October 1. If you want any more information about the situation or you would like to volunteer with this or other Park tasks, send a note to cianfranipark@gmail.com

June Concert Series 2011!

bschaeffer — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:24:11 +0000

The June Concert series in Cianfrani Park returns for 2011.
All shows begin at 7 p.m . unless otherwise noted. As always, a big thank you to the Friends of Cianfrani Park for organizing the concerts.

June 3rd
Lara & Joe Show
Indie Rock for Kids

June 10th
Dr. Ketchup
Jazz/Funk/Boogaloo

June 17th
McRad
Skatepunk/Reggae

June 24th
Truth & Consequences
Jazz/Experimental/Other

Park Cleanup – Saturday, April 16

bschaeffer — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:25:12 +0000

Please join us this Saturday from 10am to Noon for a park clean up at Cianfrani Park. As always, refreshments/lunch will be provided for volunteers. Thank you!

Park Meeting April 5

bschaeffer — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:20:45 +0000

The April meeting of Friends of Cianfrani Park is Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 PM at Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater Streets. Come on out and join us for planning for this year. Spring is here!

Also: Mark your calendar for an important day for Parks & Recreation! City Council budget hearing for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 am – noon City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 400. If anyone is available to attend and show your support for Commissioner DiBeridinis and attend this important hearing to support the parks of Philadelphia, meet in the park at 9:30 AM and we will walk over to City hall together.

2010 in review

bschaeffer — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:42:20 +0000

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Meeting Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. January 2010

About January 2008

Dec. 1 Meeting Minutes January 2010

Cianfrani Park Wish List January 2010

Fall Festival Oct. 9 September 2010
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Holiday Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7

bschaeffer — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:08:57 +0000

Holiday Lighting Ceremony featuring Santa Claus!

WHEN: Tuesday December 7th at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cianfrani Park, 8th & Fitzwater streets

Come celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors in Bella Vista!

This is a joint event of Bella Vista United Civic Association and Friends of Cianfrani Park.