Today is a Small Business Saturday and everyone is encouraged to support small businesses by shopping locally.
We have a lot of great businesses in our neighborhood, so please consider supporting them today. Do your grocery shopping at the Farmer’s Market, Mariposa or Milk & Honey. Have a pet? You can buy your pet supplies at Baltimore Pet Shoppe. Want a new book? Stop by Bindlestiff Books (Facebook link). While shopping, don’t forget to refuel at one of many awesome local cafes and restaurants.
Finally, consider buying your holiday gifts at local shops. VIX Emporium has a very nice selection of handcrafted holiday gifts and today you can get a free “West Philly” tee or tote with a $100 purchase. Also, American Express card holders will get a special credit on their account when they use the card at any of thousands of participating small businesses, including VIX. VIX Saturday hours have been extended until 7 p.m. and the store is now also open on Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. until Christmas.
Fu-Wah (47th and Baltimore) Thursday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Green Line Cafe Wednesday – Baltimore Ave closes at 1 p.m.; Locust Street and Powelton Village close at 2 p.m.; Green Line at PennVet open normal hours Thursday & Friday – All shops are closed
This week’s featured cats are Peanut (pictured left) and Butters. They are sweet, playful kittens who love snuggles, all kinds of toys, and making you laugh and smile with their adorable antics.
They’re OK with dogs, and would likely do well with children, given their gentle nature. If not adopted together, then it would be best for them to go to homes where there are other animal companions to keep them company.
Peanut and Butters are neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV negative, de-wormed, and flea treated… and waiting for their home(s) for the holidays with you! Please contact projectmeowadoptions[at]gmail.com to meet them. Application and fee applies.
This little guy showed up on our reader Brendan’s porch last night. He’s approximately a 6-month old tiger (tabby) mix with a white chest. He needs to be neutered and is very friendly. If you own this cat or want to adopt him please email Brendan at bfskwire[at]gmail.com, or call 267-597-9679.
This is a week to help people in need. Soles4Souls Inc., a charity committed to collecting and distributing shoes to people living in extreme poverty and recovering from natural disasters, has set up a box at Calvary Center (801 S. 48th Street) where you can drop off your used shoes. FYI, Soles4Souls Inc. provides one pair of shoes to a person in need every seven seconds.
Project Theater Project, a community-based company working on the local production of the School Edition of the musical RENT, set up an IndieGoGo fundraising page to help this project several weeks ago. So far they have raised only about a third of their goal and there is just a week left.
To help get a final push toward their goal the project has begun the 11520 Minutes campaign. The fundraising goal can be achieved if just about 180 people donate only $10. To donate please go here.
Twelve talented young people aged 16-23 have been cast for roles in this musical. This is a rare opportunity for high school aged teens since many school music and theater programs have been cut.
Set in the East Village of New York City the show is about AIDS, HIV, drug usage, homosexuality, and gentrification. But it’s also about falling in love and finding your voice.
The shows begin on Dec. 4 at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street) and ticket prices are kept low. To order tickets go here. For the full show schedule please check The Rotunda’s events calendar.
33 percent of the profits will go to the cast in the form of scholarships to help the teens reach their dreams as performers.
Today is a Small Business Saturday and everyone is encouraged to support small businesses by shopping locally.
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