Hi, neighbors.

If you woke up to reports of chaos and commotion this morning, the Eagles have won the 59th Super Bowl. This marks their second Super Bowl win, with the first being in 2018. There is no official announcement of a parade, yet. But here is a post from the Eagles’ X account that suggests a celebration this Friday.

In the meantime, here’s your weekly roundup.

Recent News

Eagles Pride in Kensington: local library hosts a party ahead of Super Bowl Sunday

McPherson Library was a familiar shade of green on Thursday as Impact Services gathered community members in the library’s basement to cheer on the Eagles before Super Bowl LIX. Everyone wore their favorite jerseys and Eagles merch to dance, eat pizza, and craft art ahead of this Sunday’s game.

Impact's Community Engagement Manager Erin Farrell tried to gather the attendees to chant the famous “Fly, Eagles, Fly” anthem, but they were initially hesitant. After giving them some time, she managed to get them to sing along.

“That’s a lot better,” she teased.

Free Activities & Events

Feb. 10

Blood pressure cuff kick-off event at McPherson Square Library (601 E. Indiana Ave.) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Attendees can learn how to use a sphygmomanometer to check their blood pressure. Sphygmomanometers will also be available to loan for 30 days.

Feb. 11

College planning webinar hosted by Temple University from 6 to 8 p.m. This virtual event is for all Pennsylvania high school students and parents. Go here to register and learn more.

Feb. 12

“Animal Adaptations” event hosted by Avenues of Change at Kensington Library (104 W Dauphin St.) from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees will learn how animals adapt to their environments and enjoy pizza from OG Pizza.
Community Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada at Impact Services (124 E Indiana Ave.) from 6 to 8 p.m. Lozada will meet with community members to discuss bill no. 240665, which will prompt mobile service providers to operate away from residential areas and public spaces used by children. If you can’t attend the meeting, you can complete a survey here to share your thoughts.

Feb. 13

Valentine Arts & Crafts workshop hosted by Impact Services at McPherson Library (601 E. Indiana Ave.) from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Cupid’s Corner” Valentine’s pop-up event at Urby (1700 N. Front St.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be music, vendors, free refreshments and more. Go here to register.

Feb. 14

Valentine Arts & Crafts workshop hosted by Impact Services at Heitzman Recreation Center (3631 Amber St.) from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Feb. 15

“Dreaming of Spring” event hosted by NKCDC and Esperanza Health Center at the CORE (3222 H St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be seed cataloging, bracelet making, and more.

Feb. 16

Board game day at Hive 76 from 2 to 5 p.m. Hive 76 offers a selection of board games for community members. Go here to register and learn more.

Weekly Events

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Free Afterschool Program hosted by CADEkids at Mother of Mercy House (720 E Allegheny Ave.) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program is for youth ages eight to 14, and includes games, snacks and other activities. Go here to register and learn more.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Adult pickup soccer hosted by Kensington Soccer Club (KSC) and Street Soccer USA - Philly at Hartranft School(720 W Cumberland St.) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The games are free and all skill levels are welcome.

Wednesdays

Free Yoga Classes hosted by Yoga 4 Philly at The CORE (3222 H St.) at 5:30 p.m. Free childcare will be provided.

Monthly Community Meetings

Friends of McPherson meets every first Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at McPherson Square Library at 601 E. Indiana Ave. Contact chalmerst@freelibrary.org for more information.
Harrowgate Civic Association meets every first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Heitzman Recreation Center at 3631 Amber St. Contact harrowgatecivicassociation@gmail.com for more information.
Kensington Independent Civic Association (KICA) meets every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Harrowgate PAL Center at 851 E. Tioga St.
Port Richmond Neighborhood Action (PRNA) meets every third Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Block Church, 2537 E. Monmouth St. For more information, email portrichmondna@gmail.com. *There are no monthly PRNA meetings in January, November or December
Somerset Neighbors For Better Living meets every first Monday of the month (except holidays, when it meets the following Monday) online via Zoom. Contact phillysnbl@gmail.com.
South Port Richmond Civic Association meets every second Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Veteran Boxers Association Ring at 2733 E. Clearfield Street. Click here for more information.

Jobs

Cantina La Martina is hiring for Front of House Staff. To apply, send a resume to cantina@cantinalamartinaphilly.com.
Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is hiring for multiple positions, including Semillas Futuro Instructor and Development Manager. To learn more about the organization, visit NSNP’s website.

Services

Energy Coordinating Agency is offering to lead energy efficiency workshops for community organizations to help residents save money on utility bills this winter. The ECA will provide an instructor and free weatherization kits for every workshop attendee. To schedule a workshop, call Tracey Mathis at 215-939-0275 or email traceym@ecasys.org.
Esperanza Health Center offers free pregnancy testing at its Kensington(861 E. Allegheny Ave.) and Hunting Park(4417 N. 6 St.) clinics Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and no insurance is needed.