Thursday, July 12
EVENTS
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.
Distribution of Farm Market Vouchers Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Van transportation is available through Rhawnhurst NORC. 215–320–0351, Ext. 4.
Program for Seniors Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A representative from the Fair Housing Commission will discuss the organization and the services it offers. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Teen Game Days Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Suitable for age 12 and older. Play Wii, board games and more. Bring a game to share. Thursdays through Aug. 9. 2:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.
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.
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. Meets the second Thursday of each month. 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
Bingo for Kids Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Prizes to the winners. Snacks for all. 11 a.m. 215–685–0549.
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.
Eagles Bookmobile Visit Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Suitable for ages 5 to 12. 11:30 a.m. 215–685–0472.
Family Movie Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Continues Fridays through Aug. 31. 2 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Fatima Holy Hours for World Peace St. Martin of Tours Church, Roosevelt Boulevard and Cheltenham Avenue. Sponsored by Philadelphia Archdiocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima. 7 p.m.
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.
MEETINGS
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 14
EVENTS
Breast Cancer Fund-raiser Curran’s Irish Inn, outside bar, 6900 State Road. $35 each or two for $60, includes music, roast beef, beer, wings, salad and desserts. Proceeds benefit The 3-Day Walk. 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. 267–229–4860.
Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic and Shots Riders of the Park arena, 8600 Krewstown Road. $10 donation. Additional shots available. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits Riders of the Park: Pennypack. 267–901–7855.
Tots ’n’ Torah Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Young children and their families begin Shabbat morning on the playground at 9:30 a.m. and then celebrate Shabbat with music, service, arts and crafts and snack at 10 a.m. 215–886–0650.
Understanding Grief Workshop Holy Redeemer HomeCare, 12265 Townsend Road. Session is for those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Free. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
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.
Sunday, July 15
EVENTS
Hymn Sing Philadelphia Protestant Home chapel, 6500 Tabor Ave. 7 p.m. 215–697–8000.
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church Picnic Tryzub Sport Center, 1 Lower State Road, Horsham. Liturgy celebrated at noon. Picnic runs noon to 4 p.m. with ethnic and picnic foods, music, bar, sports, children’s games and more. $5 per person. 215–927–2287.
Summer Fun Show, Tack Sale and Flea Market 8600 Krewstown Road. Hosted by Riders of the Park:Pennypack. Seven sponsored classes include halter, walk trot, gaited, walk trot canter, dollar bill, Simon Says and pole bending. $10 each class or $60 for all seven. Spectators $5. Spaces at tack sale and flea market available for donation of $10. Half of funds raised benefit Philadelphia Mounted Police. 8 a.m. 267–901–7855, asburykathy@comcast.net
MEETING
South Philadelphia Post 98 Jewish War Veterans USA Casino Deli Restaurant, 2425 Welsh Road. Open to any man or woman who served in the military. Associate members also invited. Meets third Sunday of each month. 10 a.m. 215–332–5047, 215–969–6700, Ext. 212 (leave message).
Monday, July 16
EVENT
Diabetes Self-Management Program Provincialate of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley. Learn to control your diabetes so it will not control you. Continues daily through July 20. 7 to 9 p.m. Physician referral is required. Patients are responsible for any co-pays and/or deductibles. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
MEETINGS
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.
Northwood Academy Charter School Board At the school, 4621 Castor Ave. 5 p.m.
Take Back Your Neighborhood Group Max Myers Playground, Oakland Street and Magee Avenue. 7 p.m. 215–205–2167.
The Compassionate Friends, Bustleton Chapter American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2068 Red Lion Road. Group is for family members grieving the death of a child, regardless or age or cause. 7 p.m. 215–396–0460.
Tuesday, July 17
EVENTS
AARP Standard Driver Safety Program Holy Redeemer Lafayette community room, 8580 Verree Road. For drivers 50+. Continues July 18. Participants must attend both days to receive completion certificate. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AARP members with card $12, non-members $14. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Bingo Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Birthday Celebration Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Celebrate all July birthdays with a birthday cake and entertainer Michael Cintron. Free. 215–698–7300.
Blue Deer Storytelling Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Suitable for children in kindergarten through grade five. This is an Outreach Lecture program sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 7 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Cheerleading and Football Registration Holmesburg Boys Club, 7756 Ditman St. Registration for ages 5–16 continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Children’s Summer Reading Game Program Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Tuesdays through Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Preschool Story Time Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Stories, rhymes and coloring for preschoolers 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. 215–685–8756.
Senior Health Seminar Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A representative from Aria Health will discuss a health-related topic. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Sounds of Swing Performance Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave. Premium seating in the air-conditioned tent costs $3 for non-members. Only 160 seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Lawn seating is free for all. 7 p.m. 215–632–5330.
Teen Book Club Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. Suitable for age 12 and older. Enjoy good books, conversation and snacks. Tuesdays through Aug. 14. 2:30 p.m. 215–685–1473.
Voter Registration Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. If you have moved, changed your name or lost your card you can register today. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 215–698–7300.
MEETING
Bereavement Support Group Holy Redeemer Hospital, first floor conference room, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Group is for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Wednesday, July 18
EVENTS
“Anime” for Teens Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. See two episodes of “Big Windup! Oofuri,” Part 1 starts at 2 p.m. 215–685–0549.
Aquatic Exercise Classes Holy Redeemer Health & Fitness Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Sept. 1. Non-members $80. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 1–800–818–4747.
Look Good, Feel Better Program Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital, first floor, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. This American Cancer Society and National Cosmetology Association program helps women undergoing cancer treatment look and feel better. 6 to 8 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Mah Jongg Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Time and info.: 215–635–6611. Also at: Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Wednesdays through July 25. Bring your card. Mah Jongg sets and cards for sale. 7 p.m. 215–886–8000.
Pennypack Park Music Festival Bandshell near the entrance of Cresco Avenue and Welsh Road. Features Irish night with Jamison Celtic Rock and The Hooligans. 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. The program, also known as the Raj Quartet, will be shown episode by episode. See episode 2 today. 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.
Thursday, July 19
EVENTS
AARP Driver Safety Refresher Program The Villages at Pine Valley clubhouse, 8540 Verree Road. For drivers age 50 and older. Copies of driver’s license and completion certificate from a previous two-day class are required to participate. Members with AARP card $12, non-members $14. 6 to 10 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues July 26, Aug. 2, 9 and 16. 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the library. 215–685–0549.
Daisy Jug Band Performance Philadelphia Protestant Home social hall, 6500 Tabor Ave. 7 p.m. 215–697–8000.
German Protestant Service Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. 11 a.m. 215–697–8000.
Hearing Screenings Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Recommendations will be made based on your score at the time of the test. Free. 9 to 11:45 a.m. No appointments are necessary. 215–698–7300.
Oral Health Awareness for Seniors Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. A representative from Sanford Brown Institute will discuss the importance of oral health, good dental hygiene and how oral health affects overall well being. Also on July 26. 10 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Friday, July 20
EVENTS
Concert Danube Swabian Association, 1277 Southampton Road. Features No Irish Need Apply (Celtic rock and folk music). Free. The public is invited. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Will be held indoors in case of rain. 7 to 9 p.m. 267–257–3094.
Snacks by the Pound inHome Shopping Philadelphia Protestant Home, Fountain Room, 6500 Tabor Ave. Partial proceeds benefit PPH. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 215–697–8000.
Summer Concert Danube Swabian Association, 1277 Southampton Road. Features No Irish Need Apply (Celtic rock and folk). Food and beverage specials available. Will be held indoors if it rains. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–969–9356.
VENDOR ALERT
Bustleton Library Bustleton Avenue and Verree Road. Flea market. July 25. Sponsored by Friends of the Bustleton Avenue Library. Spaces $10. Pre-register by e-mail to Murray1381@hotmail.com
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association 900 E. Howell St. Flea markets. Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor spaces available. 215–756–7292. ••
