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Fall Block Party

[ September 24, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Friends of Midtown, along with The Beach at Susquehanna, is excited to host a Midtown Block Party on September 24.  The block party will be on Susquehanna St., between Harris & Hamilton streets, from 6-9pm.  There will be live entertainment and games to enjoy. Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring a covered [...]

Board Member Nominations

Ready to take a more active role in the Friends of Midtown organization? If you are interested in being a candidate for our executive board, send an email to info@friendsofmidtown.org. In particular, we are looking for someone to chair a new business committee that will focus on building relationships with and between Midtown businesses.

Fireplug Cleanup

[ August 20, 2011; 9:00 am; ] While the Susquehanna Art Museum juries the artist submissions for the FOM Paint the Plugs contest, we’ll be preparing the fireplugs to be painted. This Saturday, join the Beautification Committee at 9am at the corner of 3rd and Verbeke streets. If you have a wire brush or anything that would help scrape old paint off [...]

Events Committee Meeting 8/30

[ August 30, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] The FOM Events Committee will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7pm. Email events@friendsofmidtown.org if you are interested in attending.

Vote for Urban Landscaping Winners

The Friends of Midtown 3rd annual Urban Landscaping Contest recognizes those with green thumbs who are able to do most with the least — be it in pots, patches, or private parks. Check out these photos of your neighbors’ gardens and vote for the one you like best. Online votes will be combined with votes [...]

National Night Out

It’s a Night Out Against Crime! On Tuesday, 8/2, throughout Midtown, a number of neighborhood organizations are hosting activities as part of the 28th annual National Night Out. National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Over 37 million people participated in 2010. Stop by [...]

Events Committee Meeting

The FOM Events Committee will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7pm at Brick City.

Beautification Meeting

The FOM Beautification Committee will meet 8/3 at 6:15pm at Midtown Cinema.

Summer Social on 7/22

FOM is hosting a summer social at Breads ‘n Spreads from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, 7/22. The social will give Midtown residents a chance to meet and get to know their neighbor, while enjoying refreshments at a great local eatery. Admission is free for FOM members and $5 for non-members; membership is available at the [...]

Summer Social

FOM is hosting a summer social at Breads ‘n Spreads from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, 7/22. The social will give Midtown residents a chance to meet and get to know their neighbor, while enjoying refreshments at a great local eatery. Admission is free for FOM members and $5 for non-members; membership is available at the [...]