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BROTHERLY LOVE GOES GLOBAL Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, there's been a swell of support from local companies and groups.
Comcast is offering free calls to Japan for Xfinity Voice and Business Class Voice customers. Call Japan now until April 10, 2011 and get an automatic refund on your Comcast bill. The
Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross is accepting both
online and text message contributions for Japan relief efforts and
reports that it has received generous donations from Westchester's QVC and Philadelphia Insurance. The
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia has instituted a
Disaster Relief Fund, and is also taking donations at the
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival.
THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME Urban Blazers, a Philadelphia program that organizes outdoor activities for under-resourced youth, is co-sponsoring an East Fairmount Park Spring Clean-Up. The event, to be held Saturday, April 2 from 9 to 1, will start at Mander Playground, 33rd and Diamond, for a seasonal overhaul of nearby recreational spots, as well as the Woodford Mansion Orchard. It's part of the citywide Philly Spring Cleanup. Participating civic groups include the East Park Revitalization Alliance, Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation and the Strawberry Mansion Athletic Association.
RSVP on Facebook or email
[email protected].
COME ON BABY LIGHT MY FIRE Speaking of blazing, on April 16, grab a flashlight and head over to the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Washington Square Park for a warm spring evening of fun.
Get Out Philly is hosting a game of Flashlight Tag beginning at 8. Put on your post-tax return attitude and casual clothes. Food and drink to follow at a nearby casual spot. Suggested donation is $1. You can
RSVP on Facebook.
Source: Comcast, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross, Urban Blazers, Get Out Philly
Writer: Sue Spolan