MFMF 2012 Part 3

Obviously not from the city. Everyone knows to stand away from the curb.

Ugh! This weather is TERRIBLE!! So glad I have to go out in it today and supposedly try to look nice. My hair is going to be such a disaster. Let's hope it's raining itself out so we have a beautiful day on Saturday! Here's more of what to expect at the MFMF 2012!

Such a hot frizzy look!

Frusco's will have $1 off of lunch specials and the courtyard is open to enjoy the outdoor seating.

Art History will be having a sidewalk sale which will include buy one get one free clearance items and buy one get one half of regularly priced items. Also there will be DJ at the store.

 Stan's Health Food will be hosting a sidewalk sale with store merchandise.

 Torresdale Flower Shop—Will contribute to the festive atmosphere by putting balloons up and down the Ave and holding a balloon giveaway.

I can't wait to exact my bloody and painful revenge on you.

 AYA Asian Fusion will be doing a sushi roll demonstration

Henry of Mayfair will be hosting a sidewalk sale with store merchandise.

Northeast Dog Park Committee will be holding a Doggie Bake Sale starting at 11am with dog-friendly goodies and gifts and will also be hosting a Dog Pageant and Parade in front of Prudential at Frankford and Aldine Street starting at noon. For more information visit their Facebook page at Northeast Dog Park (Formerly Mayfair Dog Park).

The Original Soft Pretzel Factory is hosting their annual Block Party with moon bounces, pony rides, games, giveaways, face-painting and more!

True dat.

MFMF 2012--The Triangle Part 1

It's time for "Between Two Ferns" with the Mayfair May Fair. Just imagine we have 2 ferns alright? Here's a visual for you.

Now imagine 2 of them. No idea what I'm talking about? Google it.

Hope you are all having a wonderful Mother's Day and treating your special ladies right! My littlest guy loves me so much that he woke me up at 5:30am to tell me how special I was to him and to confirm that he is, in fact, the last child I will give birth to.

The MFMF 2012 is upon us so it's time to look a little more closely at what you can anticipate on Saturday! Let's hope the weather is a beautiful as it is today to ensure a great turnout! There are so many free, fun, family centered activities that you are sure to have a wonderful and inexpensive time!

So I would say that the Frankford-Cottman Triangle is going to be the main hub during the day for the MFMF 2012. From 10am-6pm there will be a huge stage set up with live bands and music to start with. If your little ones love to dance and listen to music this is the place to be!! My little ones also love to dance...unfortunately they dance like Elaine from "Seinfeld" but it makes it all the more fun to watch. Here's the amazing line-up:

Boss Hydro 

Zengage ( formally known as T&N)

Rev 

AJ Slick and Soul to Soul featuring performances by: 

Joe Coyne

Mike McCullough

Terence Donnelly

Stems and Seeds

Mike LeCompt

and others!

And here's Elaine dancing: 

Also at the Triangle the Police District Advisory Council will be there from 10am to 2pm with information tables, water ice, and giveaways. Also present will be police cars and one of the local fire engines. I have 2 boys and they LOVE anything truck related especially police cars and fire engines. Make sure you bring the kids by to visit!!

Not to miss out on all the family fun time, Charles Boland and ReMAXX City and Suburban will be having face-painting and balloons from 12pm-2pm for all the kids (and maybe some of the adults--like me. What? Don't judge me, judger.

And since this May Fair is all about bringing the community together, don't miss the Neighborhood Awards being given out on the main stage. The schedule is as follows:
 Presentation of Neighborhood Awards 
11:55am The Mayfair Civic Association will be presenting the Mayfair Award to Monsignor McGroarty, pastor of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church
12:45pm
Mayfair Business Association Business of the Year Award
15th PDAC's Crossing Guard of the Year Award

Come out and cheer on these dedicated individuals who work on making Mayfair great for you and your family!!

By the way,  did you get a babysitter yet for Mayfair After Dark in front of the Grey Lodge in the Devon District? You'd better hurry.....this one might be free.

MFMF 2012--Shop N Bag, Fallen Heroes Run

Shop N Bag--The store that loves you back!!

Just so you know, MFMF isn't me cursing my lack of sleep last night. It stands for Mayfair May Fair! Here's a preview of all the fabulous stuff Shop N Bag is planning for the community on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Stay tuned and check back everyday for more posts focusing on one or more shops leading up to the MFMF, MFR (that means MayFair-er...not well, you know... *wink*).

10:30am - 2pm 

Mayfair Shop n Bag will host their Customer Appreciation Day with
-bottles of cold drinks such as Swiss brand Ice Tea, Lemonade, Fruit Punch and Water.
 - provide mini soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory,
 - trays of finger foods at our deli counter
- trays of sweets items such as cookies, strudel bites, cinnamon bites, brownie bites and more.
 - Herr's and Utz snacks, along with Philly water ice pre-packs.
 - all food item giveaways are while supplies last!
 - Sponge Boy and Chipper the Herr's Chipmunk will be on hand from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm.
 - also balloons for the kids.

Uh...why would you NOT go to this? Mark Gilbert and his family are some of the best cheerleaders for Mayfair and they LOVE you like your mom does, by filling you with good food until you burst!! Make sure you stop by and let Mark and his staff  know how much you appreciate them!

Also, since you've already run in the 4th Fallen Heroes Run starting at 7:30am around the Lincoln/Pennypack Loop you're going to want to make up all those burned calories.  To sign up for the run which is honoring Firefighter Joseph Konrad this year click on the following link. The shirts are fantastic and it's a great cause!! Online registration can be accessed at this link: Online Registration

This shirt screams "Who wants to have sex with a person who not only honors our fallen heroes, but also runs like the wind?"

MFMF Car Show

*SOBBING* Flyers! NOOO!! Why God? Why??? I don't care about the Sixers!! Here's the info for the Mayfair May Fair Car Show. I'm so cold.....somebody hold me....*SOBBING*

Car and Truck Show, Saturday May 19th, 2012

Sponsored by Mayfair Business Association

Location: 6200 Hawthorne Street between Frankford Ave and Robbins Ave

From: 2pm to Sunset

Free Registration to Participants registering before Show Day

All Unique Types of Cars and Trucks Invited -- can be classic, modern, muscle, antique, rat rod, race car, hot rod

Contact Mike Williams at 267 334 0118 
or 
mike.jp.williams@gmail.com to register

LIVE MUSIC ON SHOW DAY!

disclaimer: Mayfair Business Association is not responsible for your safety or that of your automobile.

This Week in Mayfair (05/06/12)

Your mother and I think it's time you moved out.

Since I've used laziness and being a slacker (one in the same, right? Whatever. Too lazy to look at Thesaurus.com for a better word. Bleh.) as the last 2 excuses for why my Monday blog posts were late I decided to actually do what I'm supposed to do and write on Sunday night.  Now I'm going to use depression (read: hangover plus depression)as an excuse as to why I didn't post sooner. Of course still have no idea what to write about and if I write about the Flyers I will probably just wind up ruining my keyboard with my waterfall of tears.

The only thing that might pull me out of my downward spiral is the Mayfair May Fair is scheduled for Saturday May 19th. It's going to be a great day of family fun so make sure you bring the kids out to Ave. We'll be having live music, giveaways, sidewalk sales, contests, face-painting and balloons. It will be great. You can find a schedule of events on the blog but that's only a small preview. And just an FYI, the Mayfair Town Watch will be having a dunk tank and the rumor is Captain Bachmayer from the 15th police district and Representative Kevin Boyle will be some of the victims happy participants. Unconfirmed at this time but I will let you know more information when it comes in.

Also unconfirmed is who will be wearing this outfit in the dunk tank.

What better way to drown my sorrows than with alcohol? Wait. I already did that. Alright, positive thoughts, positive thoughts.....so where do I go for Game 5 where the Flyers will destroy the Devils in a 20-0 victory (I'm trying to be positive! Too much? Alright, 10-0. Happy?)? Well I have 3 great MBA choices; Hammerheads, Rauchut's Tavern, or the Grey Lodge. Perfect. I can spend one period at all 3. I'm sure there will be drink specials at all three of these fine establishments!! If not? Meh, I'm already there.

Scoats and crew at the Grey are having the Lucky 13 Homebrew Club on Tuesday starting at 7:30pm to be held simultaneously with the Philly Beer Geek Preliminary Round from 7:30 to 9:30pm. This is a part of Philly Beer Week, of which the Grey Lodge Pub are enthusiastic supporters, and they are looking for people to come out and join them for a fun time with local beer trivia for all! There will be samples of some of the members best homebrews and of course many fine beers on tap as always. Chef Dave is making a special menu for that night too so make sure you come with an empty belly ready to fill with good food and great beer. That makes me feel better.

You know what always brings a smile to my face? The laughter of children. Unless of course it's my 2 and 3 year old's laughter after I've caught them dipping their toothbrushes in the toilet and then putting them in their mouths to brush their teeth. (True story. I'm still gagging at the memory.) The fabulous Melissa and her staff at Guppies Child Care Center would NEVER allow that to happen!! Find out for yourself because Guppies Child Care Center at 7915 Frankford Ave is having a MAYfair special! Any family that enrolls in the Center for care and says that the Mayfair Business Association sent them will receive FREE registration! A $65 value! What?? Talk about a great Mother's Day gift!! Give Melissa a call right now at (215) 624-5434.

When you're done calling Guppies Child Care Center make sure you call around to Stein's Florist, Torresdale Flower Shop, Infinity Gifts and Beyond, and Giggles Gifts to get flowers, trinkets, and everything you can possibly think of for your mom. You know why? BECAUSE SHE'S THE BEST!! Mother's Day is this Sunday so you better get out there and appreciate the woman who spent 9 months carrying you around, gave agonizing birth to you (without drugs--crazy woman. My OBGYN laughed at me when I asked for a walking epidural while I was 8 months pregnant. Jerk.), didn't murder you when you were a teenager and being the little ray of adolescent sunshine we all know you were, and supported your sorry ass even though your dad told her to kick you out. Yeah. HER!! While you're at it, I'm pretty sure she deserves a mani/pedi combo and a blowout courtesy of BellaLisa Hair Studios AND a massage courtesy of Avenue Chiropractic. She probably deserves all new window treatments too from Acme Window Shade Company because she's worn a hole in the curtains peeking out watching for her baby to come home and visit her. CALL. YOUR. MOTHER!!!

I should have eaten that whole effing apple. Happily ever after my ass.

 Mike Perzel probably never let his mother worry. In fact, he's so good he probably calls YOUR mom for you. Stop by and thank him at the Perzel Agency and while you are there make sure you get a quote on your personal insurance (Auto, Home, Renters, Life) to be entered to win seats (Section 131, Row 5--game to be determined) so you can cheer the Phillies on and maybe watch Hamels plunk another player on purpose. While there, don't forget your $5.00 Wawa Gift Card. Just make sure you mention the MBA! All MBA members also qualify for a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card for getting a quote on your Business Insurance. No Purchase Necessary must be 18 years or older. 2 tickets= you plus your mom. She loves the Phillies almost as much as you (maybe a little more *gasp*!).

Oh God.....Phillies=sports and sports=the Flyers. This depression crap is so cyclical. Please my darling hockey boys...please win. Do it for me. Consider it an early Mother's Day gift to the woman who didn't give birth to all any of you (I'm not the Michele Duggar type. Plus, ewwww..I would have been about 10. My math sucks.)

Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous Mayfair moms and mothers-to-be out there!! You all know who you are!!!

This week's "This Week in Mayfair" will not be available until tomorrow due to my crushing depression over the outcome of tonight's Flyer's game and the untimely death of MCA of the Beastie Boys. I'm off to console myself the only way I know how. Drinking myself into a sobbing mess using the leftover margaritas from Cinco de Mayo, while wearing orange and black (mostly black), and listening to Paul's Boutique on repeat for the next 12 hours. I'm so distraught I can't even find a funny picture to go along with this. *WAAAAAAAAAH*

May Fair 2012!!

 

Mayfair May Fair 2012 

Schedule of Events  

10am - 6pm

Mayfair May Fair at the Frankford and Cottman Triangle, Ryan Ave, and Wellington to Friendship

Police District Advisory Council 10am - 2pm
Tables consisting of information from city agencies, local hospitals, food tables, water ice & giveaways. Police cars and police officers will be present. The fire engine will also be there.

Charlie Boland and REMAXX City and Suburban 12pm-2pm
Face painting and balloons.

Mayfair Town Watch will be hosting a dunk tank starting at noon, informational and recruitment table, T-shirt table, and bake sale.

Live music and bands will be playing from 12:00pm to 6pm on Ryan Ave. In order of appearance will be:

Boss Hydro 

Zengage ( formally known as T&N)

Rev 

AJ Slick and Soul to Soul featuring performances by: 

Joe Coyne

Mike McCullough

Terence Donnelly

Stems and Seeds

Mike LeCompt

and others!

 Presentation of Neighborhood Awards 
11:55am The Mayfair Civic Association will be presenting the Mayfair Award to Monsignor McGroarty, pastor of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church
12:45pm
Mayfair Business Association Business of the Year Award
15th PDAC's Crossing Guard of the Year Award

Frusco's will have $1 off of lunch specials and the courtyard is open to enjoy the outdoor seating.

Viriva CCU will have an informational table regarding their services and accounts.

Republic Bank will also have an informational table.

BellaLisa Studios—Lisa and the ladies will be holding a Marshmallow Toss to win prizes and certificates for discounted salon service. There will also be a sale of 50% off selected hair care products.

Tacony Gear—The geniuses behind the "Holy Toledo!" picture from the blog will be selling a wide selection of Mayfair T-shirts at the Triangle


Infinity Jewelers and Gifts will be holding not 1 but 2 watch giveaways!! Enter to win one of two watches; Men's Caravelle by Bulova Watch valued at 109.99 or 129.99. $1 per raffle ticket. There will also be other raffles for a $95 gift basket and $100 Philadelphia sports memorabilia Also discounts up to 70% of certain items in the store.

Autistic Endeavors will be hosting a table at the Triangle.

AYA Asian Fusion will be doing a sushi roll demonstration

Henry of Mayfair will be hosting a sidewalk sale with store merchandise
Northeast Dog Park Committee will be holding a Doggie Bake Sale starting at 11am with dog-friendly goodies and gifts and will also be hosting a Dog Pageant and Parade in front of Prudential at Frankford and Aldine Street starting at noon.

The Original Soft Pretzel Factory is hosting their annual Block Party with moon bounces, pony rides, games, giveaways, face-painting and more!

Mayfair May Fair South, 

Hellerman St to Harbison Ave

10:30am - 2pm 

Mayfair Shop n Bag will host their Customer Appreciation Day with
-bottles of cold drinks such as Swiss brand Ice Tea, Lemonade, Fruit Punch and Water.
 - provide mini soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory,
 - trays of finger foods at our deli counter
- trays of sweets items such as cookies, strudel bites, cinnamon bites, brownie bites and more.
 - Herr's and Utz snacks, along with Philly water ice pre-packs.
 - all food item giveaways are while supplies last!
 - Sponge Boy and Chipper the Herr's Chipmunk will be on hand from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm.
 - also balloons for the kids.

Mayfair After Dark hosted by Grey Lodge, Law Office of Michael JP Williams and See-Saw Daycare 

In the Devon District 

2pm to 8pm

2pm - 9pm--Car Show (6200 block of Hawthorne)

5pm to 9pm--Live Music, 6200 block of Frankford in front of the Grey Lodge
 - 5:00pm Huge Jackman, http://www.hugejackmanband.com/
 - 06:00pm Queen Helene -
 - 7:30pm SexySadie Band http://www.reverbnation.com/sexysadieband

The Grey Lodge Pub will also be hosting Yards Brewing Night from 5pm - 9pm
- Meet Philadelphia’s Beer Baron Tom Kehoe
- tons of Yards Brewing on tap. This will be a great chance to try most of Yards’s year round beers and few very limited ones too.
- prizes.
-Arts and Crafts Show (6200 block of Frankford)