October Beautification Meeting

[ October 5, 2011; 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The FOM Beautification Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:15pm at Midtown Cinema. Anyone interested in improving the appearance of the Midtown neighborhood can attend.

October Midtown Cleanup

[ October 1, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] FOM is working with the Midtown Square Action Council, and both New and Old Fox Ridge to collect litter and pull large weeds in Midtown. The group will meet at the corner of Boas & Susquehanna streets at 10 am on Saturday, October 1. This event will improve appearances, increase property values, and boost community [...]

Urban Landscaping Winners Announced

Friends of Midtown is pleased to announce the winners of the 3rd annual Urban Landscaping Contest. The 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. There were nine participants in this year’s contest — you can check out [...]

September Beautification Meeting

[ September 7, 2011; 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The FOM Beautification Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:15pm at Midtown Cinema. Anyone interested in improving the appearance of the Midtown neighborhood can attend.

Paint the Plugs Artist Announcement

Members of the Susquehanna Art Museum have reviewed the artist entries for the Paint the Plugs project and decided on these 12 submissions:

Sean Arce, Anna Leal, Pamela MacNett, Capitol, Forster
Lisa Bennett, Camelback Bridge, Peffer
Valerie Betz, Illusion, Verbeke
Vivian Calderon, Urban Prints, Calder
Meisa Chase, Owl, Hamilton
Meisa Chase, Robot Tape Deck, Herr
Lindsey Christie, Unity, Cumberland
Rachel Campbell, Mexican Plug, [...]

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 [...]

Foot Patrol Update – August

Friends of Midtown continues to run foot patrols in the Midtown neighborhood. A community foot patrol is a group of volunteers organized to increase the safety and livability of their neighborhood. These volunteers take an active role in their community by walking their neighborhood streets for a few hours a month to deter crime and report [...]

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.