The Eastwick Bulletin: Week of November 11th

This Veterans Day, we recognize the service of our veterans and their families. Eastwick Library is closed Wednesday, November 11, and its upcoming programs are listed below.

This week’s Bulletin highlights support available right in the neighborhood, a timely winter heating resource, and opportunities to read, learn, volunteer, and reconnect. Current community service notices and November program announcements remain included, with clickable links to help you take the next step.

🌟 Community Input: Social-Worker Support at Eastwick Library

Getting connected to the right service can be difficult. Eastwick Library is offering a local place to start: Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker on Friday, November 20, from 10:00 AM to noon, at 2851 Island Avenue, near Lindbergh Boulevard.

During these drop-in office hours, residents can receive help finding, navigating, and connecting with community and government agencies. It is an opportunity to ask questions and learn which services may fit your needs. For details, visit the official social-services listing.

Questions can be sent to [email protected]. Free Library social workers are also available by phone Monday through Friday at 215-814-4492.

⚠️Community Concern: Preparing for Winter Heating Costs

As colder weather approaches, keeping a home warm can put pressure on a household budget. Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) opened November 2 and accepts applications through April 23, 2027. Eligible renters and homeowners may receive a one-time $200 to $1,000 grant, paid to their utility or fuel provider, to help with heating costs. Households facing a heating emergency may qualify for crisis assistance.

You do not need to receive another public benefit or already have an unpaid heating bill to apply. Eligibility and the amount of assistance depend on your household’s circumstances. Check LIHEAP requirements and application instructions or apply through COMPASS.

For help, call the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095 or Philadelphia’s LIHEAP office at 215-560-1583, located at 1163 S. Broad Street. Apply early rather than waiting for a heating emergency

Free Paper Shredding at Eastwick Library

Dispose of outdated, sensitive paper documents safely at Senator Nikil Saval’s free shredding event on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 AM to noon, in the Eastwick Library parking lot, 2851 Island Avenue. Senator Saval’s office is hosting the event with Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Representative Regina Young, and Senator Anthony Williams.

The service offers confidential paper shredding for neighbors.View Senator Saval’s event announcement for details and updates.

Eastwick Library: Any Book Club This Saturday

Bring your latest read to Any Book Club on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 PM, at Eastwick Library, 2851 Island Avenue. Each month has a theme, but you are welcome to share another book you have chosen. There is no pressure to read a particular title.

The program welcomes adults, and no registration is needed. View the Book Club details or call 215-685-4170 with questions.

Community Spotlight: Sharing Family Memories Through Writing

Eastwick Library will host Let Me Not Forget: Memory Work Against Losing Our Past on Monday, November 16, at 5:00 PM. This free workshop uses objects, reflection, and writing to explore family memory.

The workshop takes place at 2851 Island Avenue. Registration is highly recommended. Reserve your place or read the library’s workshop description.

Free Virtual Career Workshops: Two November Sessions Remain

The Free Library of Philadelphia and Full Circle offer free Zoom workshops for job seekers. Registration is required, and meeting information will be emailed afterward.

Returning to the Workforce: Tuesday, November 17, noon to 1:30 PM. Explore strategies for moving forward after time away from work, including caregiving, illness, incarceration, or retirement. Register for Returning to the Workforce.

LinkedIn Learning: Thursday, November 19, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Learn how to use free online learning through the Free Library to build career skills. Register for the LinkedIn Learning workshop.

Community Wellness: In-Person and Virtual Sound Baths

The Refuge’s free, in-person Community Sound Bath with Dr. Mojo takes place on Sunday, November 15, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard. No registration is required. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and check the Refuge’s event listing before traveling.

Your Healthy Mojo’s separate Virtual Sound Bath Experience is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, and Sunday, November 29, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST. These Zoom sessions use crystal singing bowls and cost $10 per session, with the meeting link provided after registration.

For booking and current availability, email [email protected]. You can also visit Your Healthy Mojo. Please confirm the dated group session with the organizer before booking.

Nuisance Vehicles: Keep Reporting Options Handy

For nuisance or abandoned vehicles on public streets, submit a report to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The PPA enforcement page also provides reporting options for recurring parking problems and illegally parked trucks or tractor-trailers.

The current PPA communications number for parking-enforcement requests is 215-683-9773. Staff review requests and take action when warranted; submitting a report does not guarantee immediate enforcement or towing.

Bulky Household Items: Book a City Pickup

Philadelphia’s Residential Bulk Collection Program offers appointment-only service for eligible households receiving City trash collection, including residential properties with up to six units. You can schedule one appointment per household per week, with up to four eligible bulk items.

Book a bulk-collection appointment and check the accepted-item list before setting anything out. Mark each item with the four-letter pickup code sent after booking. During fall and winter, set items out no earlier than 5:00 PM the evening before pickup, and have them out by 7:00 AM on pickup day. Mattresses, household trash, hazardous materials, auto parts, and construction debris are not accepted through this program.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

Times are local Philadelphia time. End times are omitted when the organizer has not published one. Check organizer links for weather, registration, capacity, and last-minute changes before attending.

💡COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Heating assistance
Review LIHEAP eligibility and application instructions, or call 1-866-857-7095 for help

Breathe Philly
Check neighborhood air-quality readings and health guidance through Breathe Philly. Keep Breathe Philly’s air-quality resources handy when planning outdoor activities.

Flood readiness
The City’s resident flood resources connect households to preparedness guides, ReadyPhiladelphia alerts, and Eastwick resilience information.

Neighborhood service requests
Use Philly 311 to report non-emergency concerns such as potholes, illegal dumping, graffiti, or streetlight outages.

Eastwick Library
Find programs and branch information through the Eastwick Library page, or call 215-685-4170. The address is 2851 Island Avenue.

Deadline update for qualified professionals
The Philadelphia City Fund’s Food and Organic Waste Diversion Strategy opportunity now lists Monday, November 23, at 5:00 PM EST as the extended proposal deadline. The original PDF still carries November 22. Follow the live opportunity page and current submission instructions, and confirm requirements before submitting.

📸 SEND US YOUR PHOTOS

We love seeing Eastwick through your eyes. Send photos of neighborhood gatherings, community projects, gardens, local nature, and everyday moments. Please email your photo, a short caption, and photographer credit to [email protected]. Let us know that the image may be shared in the Bulletin or EFNC social media, and obtain permission from anyone identifiable in the photo.

🗣️ FUTURE TOPICS: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

What would you like to see in a future Eastwick Bulletin? Send local concerns, event notices, positive neighborhood news, and resource suggestions to [email protected]. Your input helps EFNC keep the Bulletin practical and community-centered.

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🤝 ABOUT EFNC AND JOIN OUR BOARD

Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition Inc. is a resident-led nonprofit advancing education, advocacy, and environmental preservation to improve quality of life, protect public health, and build long-term community resilience.

We are seeking community-minded Board members with experience or interest in social media, event planning, computer skills, grant writing, communications, and community outreach. Visit eastwickfnc.org or email [email protected] to learn more or express interest.

Until next time,
The EFNC Team