For those that do not know - and it is impossible to find out on the Parking Authroity'ss website, there is free WED night parking in town. Check out #1.

Reindeer Romp (#3) is Thursday night. It is a really fun night for charity and I highly recommend it. If you believe in me at all, you should make the effort to come out.

Army/Navy is this weekend. #4 has a free navy ship tour while in port and of course Army/Navy is at 2:40. The pagentry of the game is great. The game is in Baltimore next year so make it this year or you will not have another chance until 2012.

For those getting the itch to go skiing, think about coming to Killington, Vermont with us over MLK weekend. www.Phillytrips.com

If you wanted to find a prostitute in the near future in Philly, this article let's you know where to go. I just heard about this project that is attempting to launch in Philly - using the old rail lines as green space. Thought it was worth sharing.

Did you know you can bring plastic bags to Rite Aid to recycle? It is true - did it this week for the first time.

And lastly, I was mentioned that I was working on a home in Mount Airy. The house is part of a federal program (Obama dollars) through the Philadelphia Redevlopment Authority. You can read up about the program here. Happy to say the house is already under agreement (prior to completion). I will get updated photos when we are complete later this month. Although I am busy with my own projects, I am never too busy to help you buy or sell a home....please talk to me if you are thinking of buying or selling a home. - Mark

Super-Special Last-Minute Discount!! Save $10/Ticket with Discount Code: YPE10Welcome to the 2nd Annual Winter Beer Festival - you & your family, friends, and co-workers are all invited! Amazing live acoustic music throughout the event! No long lines, just great times. 3-5 Hours of Beer: $20!

Enjoy winter brews from multiple craft Breweries along with Live Music and light food. VERY Limited VIP Ticket Left (includes 2-hour early entry, private tasting & presentation, and more) and General Admission (also includes beer & light food!) tickets are available.

From: Sue Cornell [mailto:SCornell@philapark.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PM
To: zwick@markzwick.com
Subject: Re: WED NIGHT parking

PPA does offer free meter parking in Center City after 5 pm on Wednesday evenings, except for rush-hour zones, which are free after 6:30 pm. The boundaries are from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Bainbridge St. to Spring Garden St. This only applies to meter enforcement; other violations, such as stopping prohibited, or other unauthorized parking infractions are enforced

Full Event Details: DO NOT MISS OUT! Over 1,000 people expected! Be sure to come out for the 13^th Annual Reindeer Romp in Fairmount on Thursday, December 16^th 2010. $10 and a small toy good gets you antlers and great drink specials while you ROMP around Fairmount for the Season’s Favorite Bar Crawl to Support Charity (Toys for Tots). DRINK SPECIALS including $3 Sam Adams Beers will be flowing all night like usual! Hang out with hundreds of new and old friends. Get there early, stay late. Below, you will see a map of all the participating locations. Double click on the map to zoom in or use the controls in the upper left corner of the map. The blue icons are the starting points where you can get your antlers and drop off your canned goods. The Red icons are other stops on the Romp. You are welcome to Romp to as many locations as you wish, in any order after you get your antlers. Click an icon for more information on that spot. Once again, THERE IS NO SPECIAL ROMP ‘BAR ORDER’!!! UpcomingEvents.com and Sam Adams remind you to please drink responsibly!

4) SATURDAY TOUR :: ARMY AND NAVAL VESSELS ARRIVE AND DOCK AT PENN’S LANDING FOR ARMY / NAVY WEEKEND

Philadelphia gets a special opportunity for an up-close look at an Army vessel, USAV General Frank S. Besson, Jr. The General Frank S. Besson-class is a Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) able to complete a number of mission types - from delivering humanitarian aid to island countries like Haiti in the Caribbean to service in the Middle East such as Iraq. The Besson-class is the largest support vessel in the United States Army

The 108 ft. Yard Patrol crafts from the Naval Academy will also be docked along Penn’s Landing. Yard Patrol Craft provide realistic, at sea training in navigation and seamanship for midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy and officer candidates at OCS. Yard Patrol craft can cruise for up to 1400 nautical miles at 12 knots speed, for a period of five days without refueling or replenishing.

This Ship and the Naval Academy vessels will be open for FREE public tours Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

For up-to-date information about all the Army Navy events happening this weekend, logon to www.PhillyLovesArmyNavy.com.

5) Football fan forum Jan. 19 at Wells Fargo Center to feature Elway, Marino

Football aficionados take note: The Wells Fargo Center is hosting a Philadelphia fan forum about professional football called “Inside the Game” next month.

The event will feature Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway and Dan Marino, who will provide their insider perspectives on the game. Other speakers will include sportscaster Joe Buck and Sports Illustrated football writer Peter King. The fan forum will feature discussions, behind the scenes video and question-and-answer sessions. Fans can submit questions online in advance at insidethegametour.com. The Jan. 19 event in Philadelphia, part of a three-city “Inside the Game” tour, is a production of the William Morris Agency . Shows will also be held Jan. 18 in Uniondale, N.Y., and Jan. 20 in Providence, R.I. Tickets for the forum at the Wells Fargo Center, priced at $25 to $60, go on sale Monday exclusively through ComcastTix.

6) Community Paint Day: How Philly Moves

Starts: December 12 2010, 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Gallery 1, Third Floor, Space 4141, The Gallery at Market East, 9th & Market Streets

Roll up your sleeves and participate in the creation of this 50,000 square foot mural by helping to paint panels that highlight Philadelphians dancing. No painting experience necessary; all supplies provided.

How Philly Moves is sponsored by Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Bank of America, and US Airways.

Studio space at The Gallery at Market East donated by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT).

For more information please contact Judy Hellman, Director of Special Projects, at judy.hellman@muralarts.org.

Punk Rock Flea Market-Dome
461 N. 9th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
Event :: Sat - 12/11

10) Unsilent Night
The Ethical Society Building
1906 South Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Event :: Mon - 12/13

Get into the holiday spirit with the caroling tour of Center City! Go through the streets playing Phil Kline's Unsilent Night and get everyone in on the festivities.

Full Event Details: The nations naughtiest pub crawl and rock festival returns to Philadelphia. The event starts at noon at The Electric Factory on 6^th and Willow Streets in Northern Liberties. At 6pm, 5,000 santas will ‘run’ from 3^rd and Spring Garden (Finnigan’s Wake), 3 blocks, to ‘The North Pole’ (Electric Factory) for the ultimate festival experience. The Ultimate “”SANTA”” Experience!!!! See you there. Sponsored By: UpcomingEvents.com http://runningofthesantas.com/2010_flier/

What Does it Take to Become a Winner?

Tuesday
December 14th, 2010, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
The Federal Reserve Bank, 7th and Arch streets, Philadelphia

Join us as we hear from a diverse panel of 2010 Philadelphia 100 entrepreneurs. Learn how they are growing their businesses in today's economy. Be part of our interactive discussion. Come and network with the best!

Dan Ross, Moderator, Executive Director, Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia:

Zikria Syed, Panelist, CEO of NextDocs, 2010 #1 Philadelphia 100 Winner, Microsoft Life Sciences Partner of the Year, 2010 Inc. 500 Winner

Wil Reynolds, Panelist, Founder of SEER Interactive, 2008, 2009, 2010 Philadelphia 100 Winner

Chris Stanchak, Panelist, Founder and CEO of TicketLeap, 2009, 2010 Philadelphia 100 Winner

Joleen Jaworski, Panelist, Executive Vice President of Business Clubs of America, 2010 Philadelphia 100 Winner, 2009 Honorable Mention

15) BOWLING FUNDRAISER
F.A.B.O.L.O.U.S: DeSEAN JACKSON: KEVIN HART: MYLESSA FORD & YOUNG CHRIS. LOU WILLIAMS: VIVICA A.FOX: 12.16.10. HOST :: CELEBRITY BOWL-A-THON :: .NORTH BOWL LOUNGE & LANES.OPEN BAR & BUFFET ALL NIGHT
WWW.JOYTOTHEWORLDFEST.COM
w. NORTH BOWL LOUNGE & LANES, 909 North 2nd Street (NEXT TO PIAZZA) NORTHERN LIBERTIES

w. w. Finest Attire is Requested. Be there. Be beautiful. 21 OLDER PROPER ID REQUIRED

Our Annual "Yellow Tie" Gala will be held at the stunning Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, on Saturday evening, January 15, 2011. Dance the night away to Strangers, presented by Brandywine Valley Talent.

We invite you to join us for our silent and live auctions, raffle, program, dinner and dancing at The 2011 Lemon Ball. Don't miss out on the celebration - purchase your tickets now!

Reserve your room at The Loews before Friday, December 17, 2010 for a discounted rate of $129. Be sure to mention "Lemon Ball"
for the room block! Call 215-627-1200 for your reservation.

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With each new year comes new resolutions. In 2011, resolve to finally learn the ropes (literally!) – along with trapeze, tightwire, juggling and more! Starting on Saturday, January 15, 2011, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) presents an “Intro to Circus Arts Workshop,” every Saturday, from 2pm to 3pm, at the PSCA studio, 5900A Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. During each workshop, circus professionals will introduce participants to different types of circus arts, including rope, trapeze, tightwire, plate-spinning, juggling and other side-show skills. The workshop is $25.00 per person. The workshop is open to anyone 16 years and older. Advanced reservations are required by visiting www.phillycircus.com, or calling (215) 849-1991.

A) Philadelphia History Museum Selling Artifacts. To raise money for renovations, the museum has sold more than 2,000 items [New York Times]

Fri December 17 to Friday December 24

25% - 60% OFF

Bring in a pair of your gently worn, previously loved jeans & we will donate them for you and give you 25% OFF your ENTIRE purchase. All previously owned jeans will be donated to Project H.O.M.E. Donated jeans must be in wearable condition. Donated jeans do not have to be from our store. If you don't have jeans, you can donate any cold weather item. May not be combined with any other promotion.

AND on Friday December 17 from 9 am - 12 pm ONLY get an additional 10% Off your entire purchase. (Offer only valid during these hours. Purchase must be made by 1 pm. No exceptions. No sales adjustments. No credit for prior purchases.)"

The the two stores are located at The Promenade in Marlton, NJ and Suburban Square in Ardmore, PA

20) 8th Annual Mistletoe Madnesss

Friday, December 17, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Location:
TOP DOG
2310 Marlton Pike West (Rt 70)
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

21) philly2night 11th Annual Holiday Party - A Complimentary Night at SugarHouse Casino

We would like to thank you, our members, for all of your support throughout the year. To show you our appreciation, we will be hosting a complimentary holiday party at SugarHouse Casino- Philadelphia’s first and only casino!

Enjoy Complimentary: Valet Parking, First drink on the house if you’re not playing, Drinks on the house all night if you are playing, Light Hors D’oeuvres, A Rush Rewards card with $10 free slot play, DJ Entertainment 80's Vibe (No hip hop music)

SugarHouse Casino, opened in September 2010, is Philadelphia’s first and only casino. SugarHouse features 1,600 slots, over 40 tables, fun and unique dining options, riverfront views and free on-site parking. The casino employs approximately 900 people and is one of 10 operating casinos in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.sugarhousecasino.com.

This is a private event - You must be on the philly2night.com guest list to participate. Sign up now!