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This Week at Franny Lou's ...
Just in! We just received our first batch of compostable gloves! Next up, compostable stickers for our bottles. We're glad to be one step closer to producing less waste!
Mondays Traditional West African Drum and Dance Classes 6 - 8 PM, Weekly
Check out our new classes by scrolling down a bit and reading up! We're super excited about sharing this with you!
Wednesday, 5/11 Happy Day Wednesday All Day, Once a Week
This month every Wednesday, we will be celebrating elders over 60! If that's you, come on in and receive $1 off a pot of tea or 25% off any latte. We love y'all <3
Wednesday, 5/11 EARLY CLOSING 4PM
Our store closes early for a Tribe Member Meeting!
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In the Neighborhood
Tuesday, 5/10 Derby Preview Party with NKCDC 6 - 9 PM
@ Front Street Cafe, 1253 N. Front St.
Derby season is officially kicking off with this party and you're invited to take part in the festivities! Join for food, drinks, and few sculpture previews.
Wednesday, 5/11 Lullaby Music Session 6:15 – 7 PM
@ Minnow Lane, 2029 Frankford Ave.
Come enjoy a acoustic wind down session every 2nd Wednesday of the month. A different musician joins each week. For ages 3 mo - 3 yrs. More info here. The "Final Days of Pregnancy & Newborn Care" workshop Parts 1 and 2 will be on Monday, 5/16 and 5/23, 6 - 8 PM.
Thursday, 5/12 Birth Movie Screening 6 - 9 PM
@ City Sprouts, 2124 E. Dakota St.
Join the good folk at City Sprouts for a screening of "Heads Up: The Art of Vaginal Breech Birth". All are welcome. The film discusses how women lost the option of birthing breech babies vaginally in a hospital setting and why it's important for women to have that choice back; the film will be followed by a general discussion.
Friday, 5/13 Philly Bloco's Spring Dance Party 8 PM
@ World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.
Our neighbors and friends will be jamming out at their annual spring dance party - with plenty of drums music and good vibes! Check them out on Facebook.
Saturday, 5/14 Taino Cultural Workshop 12:30 - 2:30 PM
@ Circle of Hope, 2007 Frankford Ave
4th in the Taino Cultural Workshop Series is this workshop on Taino Language and Food.
Saturday, 5/14 Printmaker’s Blues: Introduction of Cyanotypes 12 - 2 PM
@ Second State Press, Crane Arts Bldg, 1400 N. American St.
For kids ages 5 and up; more details here.
Monday, 5/16 EKNA Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM
@ Philly Brewing Co., Martha & Hagert Sts
Learn about what's going on in our neighborhood and be part of the discussion.
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Around Town / Outdoors
Wednesday, 5/11 Nature Preschool Open House 6:30 - 7:30 PM
@ Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd.
Learn more about Nature Preschool, a progressive nature-based program for children ages 3 – 5. Read more.
Friday, 5/13 PA Black Homeschooling Families Group 11 AM - Noon
@ Coleman Library Germantown
We'd love to see you there!
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Traditional West African Drum & Dance Classes!
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Join us for all new classes hosted at Franny Lou's on Mondays! From 6-7pm we host a West African drum class with Jay Beck, and from 7-8pm we host a West African dance class with Blew Kind! $10 per class. Some drums provided, but bring your own if you have one... beginners welcome, no experience necessary. Drummers from the first class stay and drum for the dance class.
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/ / Our Weekly Specials \ \
Food
Bacon Chive Cream Cheese
try on a sandwich with apple slices!
The Pro-Redistribution Sandwich
hardboiled egg - cheddar
tomato - fresh greens
Buttertart
... is back!
Apricot Crumble Bars
- made in house by our amazing chef! -
Homemade Apple Bread
- also made at Franny's -
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Drink
Jacques Ellul Latte
vanilla - hazelnut
milk - espresso
Lenape Tea Latte
chickory root - milk
coffee altnernative
Black Tea Lemonade
black tea
lemonade concentrate
- bottled & chilled -
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Support - Local - Business
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It's wild edible morel mushroom season! Check out this article for tips on finding and gathering these elusive beauties.
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