Thursday, July 26
EVENTS
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues Aug. 2, 9 and 16. 2:30 p.m. 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. Sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. 3 p.m. 215–685–8756.
Football Sign-ups Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. Panthers Youth Program will conduct football sign-ups today and tomorrow (July 27) from 6 to 8 p.m. $125. 267–978–4092.
Healthcare Provider CPR Course Holy Redeemer Hospital, fourth floor education room, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Course is designed for healthcare professionals who require a two-year certification card and use of a pocket mask. Bring a mask or add $10 to registration fee. A written test is required. $75. 7 to 11 p.m. Register. 1–800–818–4747.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Department of Streets training center, State Road and Ashburner Street. Residents who signed up with Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Program will receive a card with a code to get 100 points when they drop off hazardous waste today. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215–686–5560.
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. 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.
Tacony Summer Concert Series Disston Recreation Center, 4510 Disston St. Free. Features The Hooligans with opening act Civic Minded Fools. Sponsored by Tacony Civic Association. Bring chairs. Refreshments and restrooms available. 6:30 p.m.
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.
“The Wizard of Oz” Performances Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Tomlinson Road and Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre. Continues through Aug. 4. Show times are Tuesday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Adults $14, children $11. Group/camp discounts available. 215–659–8550.
Friday, July 27
EVENTS
Concert Danube Swabian Association, 1277 Southampton Road. Features Goose Creek Pioneers (blue grass). Food and beverage specials available. Will be held indoors if it rains. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–969–9356.
Family Movie Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Continues Fridays through Aug. 31. 2 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Lancaster Farms Produce Sale Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–698–7300.
R.A.D. Book Club Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. The group will read the latest book in the popular Justin Case series. There will also be snacks, crafts and study skills. Suitable for children in grades 2 to 9. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215–685–0494.
“Vamps” Performance Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham. Presented by Bold and Centered Productions. The whole family can enjoy a night of villainy and music. 7 p.m. Continues July 28, Aug. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and July 29 and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. $10. For tickets, e-mail Betsy@boldandcentered.com
MEETING
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 28
EVENTS
4th Annual Monarch Butterfly Release and Safety Event Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. Benefits Katie’s Foundation for Child Safety, which provides education and awareness to parents, family members and friends about the dangers of unsecured furniture and televisions. Butterflies cost $20 and must be released at the event. There will be educational booths from various non-profits, barbecue from Jack McDavid, founder of Jack’s Firehouse Restaurant and Jack’s Down Home Diner, music, activities for children, crafts and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 215–317–9371, www.katieeliselambert.org
Community Outreach Day Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7234 Erdrick St. Enjoy praise bands, Moon Bounce, refreshments and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friends of Pennypack Park Cleanup Frankford and Solly avenues (beaches of Frankford Avenue). Volunteers should arrive at 10 a.m. Wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts and closed-foot shoes. Park on Solly Avenue and walk in. 215–934-PARK.
Sunday, July 29
EVENTS
Friendship Singles Club The group, for ages 50 and older, will meet for dinner at 3 p.m. Location info.: 215–969–7167.
Vacation Bible School Disston Presbyterian Church, 4500 Tyson Ave. (at Glenloch Street). Suitable for ages 4 to 12. Free. 215–332–2171.
Monday, July 30
EVENT
St. Hubert Field Hockey Camp Russo Park Playground, Torresdale and Cottman avenues. Open to all grade school and high school students. $65. Continues through Aug. 3. 9 a.m. to noon. Register. 215–254–0232.
Tuesday, July 31
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drive Moss Rehab Einstein at Elkins Park, 60 E. Township Line Road. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Bedtime Stories Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Children ages 4 to 8 can wear their pajamas. 7 p.m. 215–685–0472.
Bingo Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 12:45 p.m. 215–831–2926.
Birthday Party Peter Bressi Northeast Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. Seniors can enjoy cake, ice cream and entertainment. 11:45 a.m. 215–831–2926.
Cheerleading and Football Registration Holmesburg Boys Club, 7756 Ditman St. Registration for ages 5–16 will be held from 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.
Low-Impact Aerobics Holy Redeemer Health & Fitness Center, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Tuesdays and Fridays through Sept. 7. $35. 3 to 4 p.m. 1–800–818–4747.
Pizza and Prayer Provincialate of the Sisters and the Holy Redeemer, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley. Catholic women interested in learning about religious life are welcome to dinner and prayer. 6 to 7 p.m. Register. 215–914–4109.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
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.
Torresdale Boys Club Cheer and Dance Teams Registration 4500 Linden Ave. Suitable for ages 4 to 16. 5:30 p.m. Practice follows at 6 p.m. Also on Aug. 7. 215–338–8277 or PAcheer25@aol.com
Wednesday, Aug. 1
EVENTS
American Red Cross Blood Drive Beth Sholom, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park. 2 to 7 p.m. 1–800-RED CROSS.
Mah Jongg Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Wednesdays through Aug. 29. Time and info.: 215–635–6611.
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 Wednesdays through Sept. 5. See episode 3 today. 2 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.
Weight-Loss Seminar Physicians Weight Loss Center, 10012 Sandmeyer Lane. Free. Wednesdays. 6:45 p.m. 215–969–2526.
Thursday, Aug. 2
EVENTS
Art Program Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. Sponsored by Philadelphia Arts in Education. Continues Aug. 2, 9 and 16. 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the library. 215–685–0549.
Silver Sneakers MSROM Class Philadelphia Protestant Home, Gateway Basement, 6500 Tabor Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215–697–8007.
Summer Bazaar St. Adalbert Parish grounds, Allegheny Avenue and Thompson Street. Homemade Polish and American foods, chances, bingo, music, entertainment, flea market and more. Continues Aug. 3 and 4. Begins at 6 p.m. Takes place rain or shine. 215–739–3500.
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.
Friday, Aug. 3
EVENT
Concert Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Features City Rhythm Orchestra. Will be held indoors in case of rain. 7 to 9 p.m. 215–685–0576.
Saturday, Aug. 4
EVENTS
Children’s Craft Day Memorial Church of St. Luke, 1946 Welsh Road. $5, includes games, crafts and face painting. 1 to 4 p.m. Register. 267–475–3190.
Sunday, Aug. 5
EVENT
Northeast Fibromyalgia/CFS Support Group Fund-raiser Village of Pine Valley clubhouse, 8540 Verree Road. The film “Living with Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding” will be shown. 2 to 5 p.m. $9 in advance, $10 at the door. Register. 215–393–3493.
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. Vendor spaces available. 215–756–7292.
Franklin Towne Elementary School 4529 Richmond St. Craft, vendor sale and car show. Aug. 25. $25, includes table and chair in air-conditioned gym. A car show, sponsored by Northeast Muscle Car Club and Towne Parent Association, will also be held in the parking lot. Inf.: 215–289–5000.
American Legion Post 821 4404 Salmon St. Flea market and craft show. Sept. 22. Spaces $10, with table 15. Inf.: 215–288–4312. ••
