Dana Russikoff, who, along with husband Ron, heads the nonprofit One River Alliance, spoke at last week’s Holmesburg Civic Association meeting.
“FreedomFest is happening,” Russikoff said.
One River Alliance organizes the annual festival at Pleasant Hill Park on July 4, which will be a Saturday this year. The event features live music, vendors, food trucks, beer garden, Ferris Wheel and fireworks. New this year will be a flagpole and American flag installed in the park.
Meanwhile, Russikoff and her husband continue planning for development of the 6 acres they bought surrounding the Quaker City Yacht Club, 5190 Princeton Ave. Plans include a marina for boaters, restaurants, a swimming pool and parking garage. The yacht club will remain. Groundbreaking is possible in the fall.
In other news from the Jan. 13 meeting:
• The civic approved, in a 6-0 vote, a proposed variance for the owner of a home at 7789 Craig St. The owner is building a detached garage that, according to code, is a little too big and close to the property line. A Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing is set for Feb. 25.
• The 15th Police District Advisory Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St.
• Auditions will take place Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27, at 7 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St., for the Star Players’ production of the musical Sister Act. Roles are available for adults and kids 5 and older. Bring sheet music or a music track and have a song prepared. The show will be performed on June 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St., in Manayunk. For more information, contact director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714 or [email protected].
• Holmesburg Civic Association will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7:15 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center. ••
