SEPTA announces expansion of key card program
SEPTA has expanded its SEPTA Key Early Adopters program, allowing more weekly and monthly subway, El, bus and trolley riders to obtain the new SEPTA Key card in place of their usual TransPasses.
Expanded sales began on Monday, Aug. 1, at two new locations: SEPTA sales offices at 15th Street Station, as well as SEPTA headquarters at 1234 Market St. On Aug. 8, sales will be extended further to the system’s major transit terminals. The full rollout schedule and additional information is posted at www.septakey.org/key.
SEPTA introduced the SEPTA Key contactless card on June 13 with a pilot program. About 10,000 cards were sold at fare kiosks inside stations along the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines. Cards are available for weekly riders and monthly riders. Card holders may reload their cards at additional station-based sales kiosks or online. SEPTA Key cards may also be registered by the owner to protect against loss or theft. ••
Game a real hit for police
Join the Philadelphia police baseball team, the Blue Sox, as they take on the New York City police to honor fallen heroes on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at Arm & Hammer Park, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton, New Jersey.
Proceeds from the game will benefit the FOP Survivors Fund, which supports families of fallen officers. There will be a seven-inning game, followed by a video tribute to heroes and the Wawa Fireworks Show. Fans will be treated to a carnival atmosphere with contests, on-field games, food, soft drinks, adult beverages and music.
For tickets, visit the FOP Lodge 5 front desk at 11630 Caroline Road or call 215–629–3600. ••
Attend movie showing
The award-winning documentary movie Requiem for Syrian Refugees will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. The film is presented in Kurdish with English subtitles and features Syrian refugees telling their own stories of survival, resilience and empowerment. Attendees are asked to make a donation to Cranaleith.
To register, email [email protected] or call 215–934–6206. Visit Cranaleith online at www.cranaleith.org. ••
Tot program at Holmesburg Playground
Holmesburg Playground, 4500 Rhawn St., is accepting registrations for its Tot Rec Program for the 2016–2017 school year. Children ages 3–5 are welcome.
The program follows the School District of Philadelphia calendar and is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
For registration and fee structure information, stop in or call facility supervisor Alice Dignam at 215–685–8714. ••
Car Show to be held at Cannstatter’s
The Double Eagle Car Show, hosted by Valley of Philadelphia Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road. The rain date is Oct. 8.
All years, makes and models are welcome. There will be music, food, games and trophies. Registration is $20. Spectator admission is $5. For information, call 267–495–9855, visit www.philascottishrite.org or email [email protected] ••
Frankford High School announces reunion
The 1966 class of Frankford High School, the 100th graduating class, is planning a 50th-year reunion.
The event will be held on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville-Trevose.
For details and registration information, visit fhsclassof66reunion.org, or contact Janet (Hall) Pratowski at 215–368–3858 or by mail at P.O. Box 870, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Tickets cost $75 per person and can be ordered through the website or by contacting Janet Pratowski. ••
Union League to hold job event for veterans
The Union League, 140 S. Broad St., will host its third annual veterans professional development event on Monday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Union League veterans initiative is partnering with the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring our Heroes program.
Veterans and family members will participate in a workshop on military transition, veteran hiring and the state of veteran affairs. The program includes panel discussions on success factors for veterans. For more information, email [email protected] ••
Golf outing benefits needy students
The Bob Ritchie Memorial Golf Outing will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Juniata Golf Club.
The cost is $80 and includes a reception, food, beverages and prizes. Proceeds will directly benefit student tuition at Holy Innocents. The cost is $30 for non-golfers. Sponsors are welcome to contribute.
Call 215–743–2600 or register online at BobRitchie.HolyInnocentsACES.org ••
Dance registration at Chalfont Rec Center
Registration for Chalfont Recreation Center’s 2016–17 dance program will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 2 p.m.
Chalfont Dancers is a dance program run through the city Department of Parks and Recreation, 4330–34 Deerpath Lane. The styles of dance taught include creative, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop. The classes are for people ages 3 to adult.
Classes meet once a week for an hour. They run from the first week of October until the end of March.
Pictures are taken and a recital is held in the early spring. Call 215–685–9398. ••
Fire Department seeking candidates
The deadline is Sept. 2 to complete an online application for the Philadelphia Fire Department.
The starting salary ranges from $47,920 to $66,554.
Visit phila.gov/fire, and locate the firefighter listing under civil service job opportunities.
For more information, call 215–685–3748. ••
Breast cancer screenings available
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will sponsor the Fox Chase Cancer Center Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Van on Monday, Aug. 8, at his office at 2901 E. Thompson St. Screenings start at 9 a.m., and appointments are required.
Women must be 40 or older; bring a prescription from their doctor; bring their last mammography films; must not have had a mammography in the last 12 months; must not be pregnant; and must not have breast implants. Call 215–425–0901. ••
Tie-dye program at Katharine Drexel Library
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, invites kids ages 6–16 to bring a new white short to create a groovy tie-dye look on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m.
Call 215–685–9383. ••
Holy Hour of Mercy at Our Lady of Ransom
Our Lady of Ransom Church, 6701 Calvert St. in Castor Gardens, will be hosting a Holy Hour of Mercy on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. American Sign Language interpretation will be available.
Held on the Feast of St. John Vianney, the event will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8 a.m. Mass. Call 215–332–6166. ••
Upcoming program at Welsh Road Library
Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., will hold Young Children’s Storytime on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m. Children will hear a selection of classic fairy tales and contemporary picture books. The event is for ages 3–6. Call 215–685–0498. ••
Movie lineup announced at Devon Theater
City Councilman Bobby Henon is sponsoring movies on four upcoming Fridays at the Devon Theater, 6325 Frankford Ave. Show time is 6:30 p.m.
Here is the lineup: Kung Fu Panda 3 (Aug. 5), Miracles From Heaven (Aug. 12), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (Aug. 19) and Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (Aug. 26). ••
Friends Family Night at Holmesburg Library
The Friends of Holmesburg Library will sponsor Friends Family Night in the Garden on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., at the library, 7810 Frankford Ave.
The evening will include art; face painting; refreshments; interactive storytelling by Mr. Malcolm; the Ready, Set, Read Magic Show by Kyle and Kelly; and Children’s Summer Reading raffle prizes. Guests are welcome to bring blankets. Call 215–685–8756. ••
Movies will be shown at Pennypack Park
The Delaware River City Corporation will sponsor two outdoor movies at Pennypack on the Delaware park, at State Road and Rhawn Street.
On Aug. 4, Inside Out will play from 8 to 9:35 p.m.
On Aug. 18, Zootopia will play from 8 to 9:45 p.m. ••
St. Hubert fundraiser at Maggie’s
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will sponsor “Bambies by the River” on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe, 9242 N. Delaware Ave. Tickets are $35 per person and includes food, draft beer, wine, drink specials and a DJ. The event is open to all graduates and friends of the school 21 or older.
For tickets, go to www.huberts.org/River. Email [email protected] or call 215–704–0030. ••
Philly Cops Rock Rally to be held Aug. 7
A Philly Cops Rock Rally will take place on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues.
A DJ will play music, and all people are encouraged to wear blue or pro-police shirts and bring signs and flags. Organizers are hoping to have more people at the rally than were at Frankford and Cottman when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup in 1974. ••
PPH offers plenty of entertainment
The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave., will host several events, all free and open to the public.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, there will be a performance by the Belairs Doo Wop, featuring Dennis Gillen. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Cardinal Dougherty Alumni Band will entertain. On Friday, Aug. 26, there will be a Caribbean fiesta.
Each event will begin at 7 p.m. Call 215–697–8194. ••
Block party at Lawndale church
Grace Community Bible Church, 648 Knorr St. in Lawndale, will hold a block party on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The community is invited to the free event. There will be lunch, games, face painting and a sharing of the word of God.
For information, call 215–745–2799 or visit gracecbc.net ••
Bowlers needed for coed league
Resurrection Bowling League is looking for male and female bowlers, individuals and teams. The league bowls on Tuesday nights at 8:30 at Thunderbird Lanes, 3075 Holme Ave.
League play begins Sept. 6. For information, call 215–725–3556 or 215–802–6912. ••
