Thursday, July 5
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drives St. Katherine of Siena Parish Center gym, 9700 Frankford Ave. 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Another at: Christ the King Church hall, 3252 Chesterfield Road. 2 to 7 p.m. And at: St. John Cantius Parish hall, 4415 Almond St. 2 to 7 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. 2:30 p.m. Also on July 19 and 26, and Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Space is limited, register at the library. 215–685–0549.
Craft of the Week Program Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Suitable for school-age children. Preschoolers welcome if accompanied by an adult. Thursdays through July 26. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 3 p.m. 215–685–8756.
Drama Camp Lawncrest Recreation Center, Rising Sun Avenue and Comly Street. Features voice, vocals, writing and more. Suitable for children 8 to 16. Continues Thursday and Friday through Aug. 17. Participants will perform at the end of camp. $50. 6 to 7 p.m. Register. 215–685–0597.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Teen Thursdays! Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Robotics, movies, gaming and more for teens and tweens. Thursdays through Aug. 9. 3 to 5 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Friday, July 6
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drive CORA Services, conference center staff break room, 8540 Verree Road. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Family Movie Fridays Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Continues Fridays through Aug. 31. 2 p.m. 215–685–0472.
MEETINGS
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 8580 Verree Road. Learn about the disease, approaches to caregiving, advances in research and advocacy and more. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Higher Liberty Group for Men 4716 Tyson Ave. This is a City Church of Philadelphia Ministry. Program is for men that hunger for a real experience with a real God. Fridays. 7 p.m. 215–695–0531, 215–331–7575.
Saturday, July 7
EVENTS
Bagels, Coffee and Torah Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Shabbat morning begins with an interactive discussion of the weekly portion with bagels and coffee at 9 a.m. Peer-led Shabbat service follows at 10:15 a.m. Casual dress is appropriate. The public is welcome. 215–886–8000.
Conservation/Restoration Projects in the Pennypack Hosted by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Friends of Pennypack Park. Community service hours are available. First Saturday of each month. Locations vary. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info.: 215–685–0119.
FLEA MARKET
St. James Lutheran Church Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. Event also includes food, games and prizes. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 267–205–1121, 215–743–1828.
Sunday, July 8
EVENT
Music and Drama Camp Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 E. Sentner St. The camp celebrates Christmas in July with “Bows of Holly,” a Christmas musical about giving. Participants will learn and perform a children’s musical, do crafts, hear Bible stories and more. Program is suitable for children in pre-kindergarten to those finishing eighth grade. Continues daily through July 13. 7 to 9 p.m. $5 per child. 215–745–7115.
Monday, July 9
EVENTS
Friends and Family CPR Holy Redeemer Hospital, fourth floor education room, 1648 Huntington Pike, Meadowbrook. Class provides basic CPR instruction to parents, family and friends. It is not a certifying or credentialing course. $55. 7 to 10 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Vacation Bible School Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14100 Worthington Road. Suitable for children 3 to 12. Continues through July 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 215–464–1540.
MEETING
Adath Jeshurun Women’s Association Book Club Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. The book “Hearts of Fire” by Ellen Brazer will be discussed. 8 p.m. 215–635–6611.
Tuesday, July 10
EVENTS
Bingo Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Book Talk with Jack Belitsky Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. “All Other Nights” by Dara Horn will be discussed. Co-sponsored by Rhawnhurst NORC. A limited number of free copies of the book are available, or reserve a copy through the Northeast Regional Library. 12:45 p.m. Register. 215–698–7300, 215–320–0351.
Cheerleading and Football Registration Holmesburg Boys Club, 7756 Ditman St. Suitable for ages 5–16. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Chef’s Special Lunch Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Features fruits and veggies with dips. Lunch served daily at 11:30 a.m. Call to reserve a seat. 215–831–2926.
Computer Lessons in Hindi Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. A basic computer class is offered with translation in Hindi for those who have limited use of the English language. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Also on July 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Limited space. Register at the third floor reference desk one-half hour before class. 215–685–0525.
Cook For a Friend Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Volunteers are welcome. 10 a.m. 215–886–8000
Nutrition Lunch and Learn Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Join nutritionist Eileen Chopnick for a nutritional version of lunch & learn. Bring your own lunch or lunch ticket. Space is limited. 11:45 a.m. 215–698–7300.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
MEETINGS
CARES Support Group Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital, first floor, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Open to all cancer patients, their caregivers and families. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Survivors of Suicide Aria Hospital, Torresdale Campus, Knights and Red Lion roads. Group is for those who lost loved ones to suicide. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. 7:30 p.m. 215–545–2242.
Wednesday, July 11
EVENTS
Breast Cancer Screenings Holy Redeemer Women’s HealthCare at Southampton, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton. Available free to women 40 and older who are uninsured and have not had a mammogram in the past year. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-register. 1–800–818–4747.
Comic Drawing Workshop for Teens Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Participants will invent characters and write stories for them to live in. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Limited space. Presented by ECBACC STARS. Pre-registration is required. 215–685–0549.
Distribution of Farm Market Vouchers Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Continues July 12. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Van transportation is available through Rhawnhurst NORC. 215–320–0351, Ext. 4.
Open House for Accelerated Degree Programs Holy Family University, Woodhaven Campus, 1311 Bristol Pike, Bensalem. Undergraduate accelerated programs include business administration, criminal justice and nursing. Graduate programs include a variety of MBA concentrations. 5 to 7 p.m. Register. 267–341–5030.
Pennypack Park Music Festival Bandshell near the entrance of Cresco Avenue and Welsh Road. Features Romeo Delight, a tribute to Van Halen and RSVP, a tribute to Bad Company. Free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 7 to 9:30 p.m. 215–574–2100.
Retrospective of “The Jewel in the Crown” Series Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Episode one will be shown today. Program will be shown episode by episode on a weekly basis Wednesdays through Sept. 5. 3 p.m. 215–685–0512.
Silver Sneakers Tai Chi Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 1 to 2 p.m. 215–697–8007.
MEETING
Meta Friends Support Group Holy Redeemer Women’s Healthcare at Southampton, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton. Men and women with metastatic breast cancer can share their experiences in a supportive environment. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Thursday, July 12
EVENTS
Senior Program Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A representative from the Fair Housing Commission will discuss the organization and its services. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Tacony Summer Concert Disston Recreation Center, 4510 Disston St. See opening act Tacony Noise and featured performer Charlie Gracie. Bring beach chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Restrooms will be available. Free. 6:30 p.m.
MEETINGS
Living in My Genes Support Group Holy Redeemer Women’s Healthcare at Southampton, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton. Women and men who may have a genetic risk for cancer can share concerns and explore issues surrounding screening and preventative care. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Flying field at Benjamin Rush State Park, just north of the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road. 7 p.m. www.NEPRCC.org
Tacony Town Watch, Inc. and Holmesburg Town Watch Disston Baptist Church, Torresdale Avenue and Disston Street. 7 p.m.
Friday, July 13
EVENTS
Concert Danube Swabian Association, 1277 Southampton Road. Features Matt Gauss Band. Free. The public is invited. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 7 to 9 p.m. Will be held indoors in case of rain. 267–257–3094.
Lancaster Farmers Market Visit Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215–698–7300.
Saturday, July 14
MEETING
AARP Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. Danish, donuts, coffee and tea will be available for $1. Noon. 215–697–8000.
FLEA MARKET
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association 900 E. Howell St. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–756–7292.
VENDOR ALERT
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association 900 E. Howell St. Flea markets. Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces available. 215–756–7292. ••
