For those who couldn’t make it out to the Go West! Fest on Saturday, VIX Emporium (5009 Baltimore Ave.) has provided a Flickr set. Thanks VIX.

There aren’t too many chances these days to have a say in where you buy your food in West Philly. Actually, there may be only one chance. Mariposa Food Co-op launched a new membership campaign today that will provide that chance.

Mariposa will move to a new building next fall that increases its size five-fold, making it the only community-owned grocery store in West Philly. We’re talking fresh produce, fresh fruit and staples we all need – all on Baltimore Avenue near 49th Street. West Philly needs to step up ownership – that means becoming a member. Just to be clear, folks who aren’t members can shop at the new store too. But membership, as they say, has its priveleges. Here they are:

• Members get a discount and members who chip in to help run the store get an even bigger discount.

• As a member you get a voice in how things are run.

• Finally, and maybe most importantly, becoming a member means that you are helping to create a business that we all have a stake in.

Peter Collopy, a Mariposa member explains: “Membership in Mariposa is about more than getting a discount,” said Collopy. “It’s an opportunity to share ownership of an important resource for our community.”

You can join online here.

Organizers of the Henry C. Lea Elementary School mural arts program are looking for volunteers to help with the installation of murals in the school from April 18-22, the week of spring break for the school district.

A planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the school (47th and Locust), where volunteers and community members can learn more about the project. A wide range of talents are needed to prepare the areas in the school for the murals.

The program recruited artist Jeremiah Johnson last month to design the murals that will be installed next week.

Interested volunteers should contact Yvette Almaguer at yarecess – at – gmail.com.

Good beer, good pizza and a good cause. That is precisely what you’ll get this Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fourth annual Cedar Park Neighbors scholarship fundraiser at Dock Street Brewing Co. (50th and Baltimore).

Food and drink from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. are included in the ticket price ($35 in advance/$40 at the door). Cash bar is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Live music is also on tap. Advance tickets are available at the Cedar Park Neighbors website or by calling Laura Tate McHugh at (267) 235-2046.

A bunch of items, from salsa lessons at Take the Lead to admission for 6 to National Constitution Center, are up for grabs during the silent auction (see the list to the left). A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Tickets for that are $1 apiece or $10 for an arm’s length. The silent auction bidding closes at 5:45 p.m.

The fundraiser provides financial assistance to college-bound students who live in Cedar Park. The scholarship fund has made more than $67,000 available to local students.

Don’t, don’t, don’t forget the Go West! Craft Fest this Saturday at Cedar Park.

Go West! will run from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature a massive variety of handmade items, from sweet jewelry made from records or real fruit to West Philly inspired prints and painting. Profiles of selected vendors are available here.

The festival will also feature a kids program beginning at 3:30 p.m. with Jay Sands of All Around this World fame. Firehouse Bikes will sell used bikes all day long. Stop by the VIX Emporium afterward from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Clark Park bowl will go to the dogs this Sunday with the second annual Lug-Nuts Weight Pull and a day of protective pooch maintenance.

Low-cost vaccines and microchipping ($20-25) will be available at the park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, sponsored by P.A.W.S. Philadelphia and the Penn Vet Animal Welfare Society, will also include advice and deals on spay and neutering.

The highlight of the day is the weight pull, which kicks off at 1 p.m. No prior training is required to enter. No registration is required either. Just a willingness to strap on a harness. Everything from poodles to pit bulls to pomeranians are welcome to give the pull a try. Entrants receive free dog food. Free dog training and gifts will also be available.