District Attorney Seth Williams to Speak at the July 13 LSNA Meeting at the Atria

Come hear the new D.A. discuss his latest initiatives at LSNA's July board meeting (starting at 7 pm at the Atria at 20th & Race Streets). Also at that meeting, LSNA will give awards to the Ninth Police District's Captain Dennis Wilson and Officer James Quick, recognizing their outstanding service to the community.

The D.A. will also speak at a June 28 town meeting at the Central Library at 1901 Vine Street between 6:30 and 8 pm. This is another opportunity to hear the D.A. speak, but try not to miss the July meeting! Download a flyer here.

Holiday Trash Schedule: July 4, 2010

Don't forget that trash and recycling collection will be one day behind schedule for the remainder of the week. Please visit the Health & Safety Committee's Resources page for links to the Streets Department's holiday and regular trash pick-up schedules, along with other resources links.

This Month's Health & Safety Reports

Please review the Ninth District's Logan Square neighborhood crime report, and the Health & Safety Committee's committee report. You may also view the Ninth District's reports and other advisories at the web site built by Police Officer James Quick on his own time as a service to the community. Please otherwise visit the Health & Safety Committee's web pages for links to more comprehensive crime information and other resources relating to the health and safety of the Logan Square community.

Next Health & Safety Committee Meeting

Please join the Health & Safety Committee at its next meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Atria (former Sterling Glen) at 20th & Race Streets. Please RSVP to lsnahs@gmail.com and to be informed of changes in time or date and the location. To help make efficient use of board and committee meeting time, please email lsnahs@gmail.com with any health and safety-related concerns before the next board or committee meeting.

(Please note that the emergency preparedness presentation scheduled for the Committee's July 7 meeting has been postponed, although this subject will be discussed at the July meeting.)

Bicycle Ambassador Safety Classes (Announcement from the City of Philadelphia)

(LSNA Health & Safety Committee note: there is one class left, and you can contact the coordinator for more information.)

Have you ever considered bicycling to work but haven't known where to start? Are you a current bike rider who is looking for more information? The City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Bicycle Coalition is happy to offer an answer to all of your bicycle-related questions with their Bike Ambassadors!

The Bicycle Ambassadors are a team of adult safety educators working to make bicycling better in the City of Philadelphia. They will be conducting classes on safe, effective bicycle commuting, letting you know the rules of the road, and the best ways to make your ride easy and fun. The courses will take approximately an hour and will cover the following topics:

– Biking in Philly: Rules of the road, where to go, and safe strategies for riding.
– Bike commuting: How to make bicycling an active part of your daily routine.
– Equipment Choices: What to look for in a quality bicycle, how to select a helmet, accessories to make your ride easier
– Roadside Maintenance: How to avoid the common problems with bike repair and some easy fixes

Three classes will be offered at the following times:

Monday, June 21st, 12:30 to 1:30PM
Wednesday, June 23rd, 5:15 to 6:16PM
Wednesday, June 30th, 12:30 to 1:30PM

All classes will take place in the Municipal Services Building, 16th Floor, Conference Room Y.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot at one of these events by clicking here and registering.

For more information contact Aaron Ritz, Active Transit Coordinator. Phone: 215-686-9000, email: aaron.ritz@email.com

Air Quality Alerts

The City of Philadelphia has already issued several "Ozone Action/Ozone Health Watch Day" alerts. During summer months, a forecast of extreme heat could indicate that precautions should be taken to protect older citizens and others at risk due to the high temperature. Please visit http://www.phila.gov/aqi for more information and up-to-the-minute advisories on air quality and how it can affect you and your neighbors.

RecycleBank

Philadelphia Recycling Awards, powered by Recycle Bank, is now up and running. To register, go to [the RecycleBank web site] or call 888-769-7960. A sticker will be issued for placement on your primary recycling container, and points will then be placed in the participant's account. Based on how much your area overall has recycled, you will be awarded points that may be redeemed for offers at restaurants, stores, etc.