Penn State Cooperative Extension 50th Anniversary

Posted by on September 3, 2004

Come Taste Philadelphia
and Celebrate Philadelphia Cooperative Extension’s
50th Anniversary

Featuring Philadelphia’s Own
KENNETH GAMBLE

Join area restaurants as they serve their captivating, flavorful fare

Contributing restaurants will be:

Zanzibar Blue *** White Dog Cafe *** London Grill *** Fresh on 47th *** Zorba’s *** Taverna *** Colleen’s *** Saad’s Halal *** Joe Poon’s Asian Fusion Restaurant

50 years is no ordinary anniversary, it is half a century of service. We invite you to join us and partake in the festivities as we commemorate this monumental occasion with a wonderful gala event. There will be fun, dinner, and prizes, accompanied by an extravagant silent auction. The event will be held at the Waterworks Engine house which is located on Waterworks Drive off of Kelly Drive. Come join us and share in the memories.

Date: September 17, 2004
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person (a portion is tax deductible)
Register: complete Registration form
For more information, call 215-471-2200.

Philadelphia Cooperative Extension

Penn State Cooperative Extension in Philadelphia is one of 67 partnerships between the University and the host counties, offering a variety of educational programs. These include:

* 4-H/Youth which reaches more than 7,000 Philadelphia youth with embryology, equine leadership skills, environmental issues, and workforce readiness.
* Horticulture provides educational programs in horticulture to youth and their families.
* Nutrition Links Program teaches nutrition to people from community centers, substance abuse programs, and homeless shelters.
* Welfare to Work Programs that include Food Handlers and Pest Control Operators certification.

For more information, call 215-471-2200 or visit http://philadelphia.extension.psu.edu/Community/fiftyyears.html