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September 30, 1999
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood
Attention, freshmen: Theres a whole wide world to explore west of 40th Street, and on Saturday, Oct. 2, the Welcome to the Neighborhood Festival gives you a chance to sample it all in one place.
While
the festival is designed to introduce new students to the energy, vitality
and diversity of Penns home neighborhood, theres something
for everyone at the daylong event. Both Penn and neighborhood performance
groups will showcase their talents; local vendors will offer a wide range
of arts and crafts; six of University Citys best restaurants will
offer a taste of their cuisine, and community organizations from all over
West Philadelphia will offer festival-goers opportunities to get involved
with the neighbors.
In addition, there will be African, swing, salsa and line dance lessons, carnival games, speakers, and a volleyball and three-on-three basketball tournament.
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Clark Park, 43rd to 44th streets from Baltimore to Woodland avenues. Info: visit www.ucnet.com/welcome or call the Office of City and Community Relations, 215-898-4830.
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