Charity concert Monday at Katie O’s
Showtime Charities Inc. will present the Pink Double Ds (Divas and Divos) in a music and comedy show on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Katie O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, 4501 Woodhaven Road.
All proceeds will benefit the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization. Among the performers will be comedienne Chris Rich.
Tickets are $20 and are tax deductible. To purchase tickets, volunteer, make a donation or for more information, call 215–637–5151. ••
Spaghetti supper Thursday at OL Consolation
Our Lady of Consolation will host a spaghetti supper in its church hall, 7051 Tulip St., on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Takeouts will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m., with takeouts also available. There will be prizes and a 50/50.
Volunteer waitresses are needed. Donations of homemade cakes and pies are welcome. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For tickets or information, call 215–338–2449 or 215–333–0442. ••
Magic show, reading program in Holmesburg
Parents, grandparents and caregivers of youngsters are welcome to bring kids to meet children’s book creators Ame Dyckman and Zachariah O’Hora, authors and illustrators of the popular Wolfie the Bunny and The Horrible Bear books, on Friday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave.
The library will also present the Magical Illusions of Kyle and Kelly on Monday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors will be able to make a Halloween/fall-themed craft. Halloween treats will be distributed to kids.
For information, call 215–685–8756. ••
Taylor holding drug takeback event
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will host the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Event at Frankford and Cottman avenues on Saturday, Oct. 22.
People can safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call 215–708–3139 for information. ••
Enrollment for career training class
JEVS Project WOW (World of Work) is holding enrollment for its free career training class that starts on Oct. 24 at Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road.
The 24-week program is for low-income high school dropouts, ages 18–24, residing in Philadelphia.
Project WOW students gain hands-on training in weatherization and property maintenance/repair, such as basic skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
Project WOW also includes GED test preparation; professional development throughout the program for students to work on developing a résumé and interviewing skills; and in-house job search assistance with a JEVS employment specialist.
For information or to register for the open house, call 215–728–4212 or go to jevshumanservices.org/project-wow ••
Mayfair market closing for season
The season’s final Mayfair Community Development Corporation 1st & 3rd Thursday Night Markets will be open on Oct. 20. The market will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. along the 3500 block of Ryan Ave.
There will be live music, food, beer, produce, water ice, crafters, dog bones, pastries, an appearance by members of The Block Gives Back and more. ••
Craft fair at local church
Holy Innocents St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave. (at Tyson Avenue), will host a craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
There will be face painting and a photo booth.
Tables are available for $20. Email [email protected] or call 215–651–5159. ••
Halloween event at St. Joachim Hall
Catholic Daughters Court St. Francis de Sales #2617 will hold the 19th Annual Tricky Trays at St. Joachim Hall, 1527 Church St., on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admittance is $5, or $3 for kids 5–12, and includes two raffle tickets and dessert.
Anyone who brings a canned good for a food cupboard will receive an additional raffle ticket.
A children’s Halloween costume contest will be held, with the winner receiving a prize.
Call 215–288–8168. ••
Dracula roast at Paddy Whacks
The Fake Philly Friars will be performing a costumed roast of Dracula on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd.
The Fake Philly Friars perform costumed comedy roasts of historical and fictional characters.
Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in advance on Eventbrite.com ••
Halloween party at the Insectarium
The Insectarium, 8046 Frankford Ave., welcomes trick-or-treaters on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m.
There will be glow-in-the-dark cockroach races, a bug costume contest, pumpkin painting, paper-mache bug mask making and an opportunity to hold cockroaches, tarantulas and other creepy crawlers.
Call 215–338–3000. ••
Benefit for multiple sclerosis is Sunday
The second annual Run for Research will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Warminster Community Park.
The 5K run and one-mile walk will benefit multiple sclerosis research. The event will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and include a family fun day. It’ll take place rain or shine, and participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.
All proceeds will go to the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. For cost and information, go to msrunforresearch.org ••
Fall Fest at Holy Family’s Newtown campus
Holy Family University’s Newtown campus will host the sixth annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct., 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. The address is 1 Campus Drive.
The free, family-friendly event celebrates the fall season with face-painting, trunk or treat and pumpkin carving. Individuals are encouraged to come in costume. The event is geared to children ages 10 and under.
To volunteer or for more information, email [email protected] ••
Smoking cessation classes at Nazareth
Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., will offer a series of free smoking and tobacco cessation classes to individuals looking to quit smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and/or smokeless tobacco use. The classes will take place on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., through Oct. 26 in the seventh-floor rehab conference room. For information or to register, call 215–335–7727. ••
Turn in unused medications
State Rep. Martina White (R-170th dist.) will sponsor a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Engine 22, 3270 Comly Road.
The Drug Enforcement Agency is co-hosting the event. Items accepted include prescription and over-the-counter solid medications; tablets and capsules; liquid medications, like cough syrups and cold medicines; prescription patches; medical creams and ointments; vitamins; nasal sprays; and pet medicines.
For information, call 215–330–3711. ••
Golf outing for 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 ••
8th PDAC to host Fall Festival on Saturday
Family fun is on the agenda for the 8th Police District Advisory Council’s annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
The community is invited to enjoy carnival games, raffles, food, candy, DJ entertainment, a haunted house, a costume contest and more. Children and adults are encouraged to arrive in costume. Kids will parade at 2 p.m. Judges will select the most scary, most funny and most original for awards. The rain date will be Oct. 23. The 8th district is at 3100 Red Lion Road, on the corner of Academy Road. ••
Community flea market to be held Oct. 29
The Self Help Movement wants to give back to local families and their children. So the men of Self Help will host a flea market on Saturday, Oct. 29, to raise money for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The market will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tables spaces are still available. The vendor fee is $15 per space for those who bring their own table. Tables are available for rent for an additional $5. All proceeds from space and table rental will be donated directly to the hospital. Vendors get to keep their sales income.
For information, call 215–677–7778, ext. 111. ••
Share your ideas for improving the Boulevard
The Route for Change initiative will present three public workshops where community members can share their ideas for improving Roosevelt Boulevard. Workshops will be held on Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at various locations along the route. All sessions will run from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited.
The Oct. 25 session will focus on the section of Roosevelt Boulevard from Pennypack Park north to Neshaminy Mall and will be held at the Waterfall Room, 2791 Southampton Road.
On Oct. 26, the second session will focus on the section from Pratt Street north to Pennypack Park. It will be held at the Regal Ballroom, 5411 Oxford Ave.
Workshop №3 will be on Oct. 27 at Little Flower High School, 1000 W. Lycoming St., and will focus on the section from Broad Street north to Pratt Street.
The Roosevelt Boulevard Route for Change program is a three-year planning effort funded by a U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA. The Mayor’s Office of Transportation Infrastructure Services (OTIS) is coordinating the program.
Visit RooseveltBlvd.com for information. ••
Designer Bag Bingo will aid police boat team
The Philadelphia Police Boat team will host a Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
Tickets cost $40 and include 15 bingo games, dabbers, food and beverages. There will be door prizes, raffles, a 50/50, gift baskets and more.
The Philadelphia Police Boat team is a competitive rowing club comprised of law enforcement officers from the Philadelphia area. For tickets and information, call 215–817–9631 or 215–508–4671. ••
Bariatric sessions at Nazareth
Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., will host free information sessions on bariatric surgery options for people who are looking to lose weight. The schedule is Oct. 19 (6–7 p.m.); Nov. 16 (8–9 a.m. and 6–7 p.m.); and Dec. 21 (8–9 a.m.). To reserve a seat or for information, call toll-free 1–855-LESS-YOU. ••
Craft show at veterans home
The Delaware Valley Veterans Nursing Home, 2701 Southampton Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard), will host a craft and vendor show on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables cost $20, or two for $30.
There will be treat bags for kids who come in costume. Call 215–856–2746. ••
Domb has local office hours
City Councilman Allan Domb (D-at large) will open a satellite office on Friday at 11 a.m. in the district office of state Rep. Mike Driscoll. Domb’s Council staff will be available in the office every Friday for constituent services.
The office is located in Academy Plaza, 3294 Red Lion Road, Suite 3. ••
Story time at Welsh Road Library
Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., will host a storytime on The Boy Who Had No Name on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
The event is for kids in grades first through third. They will make customized personal nameplates.
Homework help will also be available.
Call 215–685–0498. ••
SPCA holding Halloween event
The SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., will be hosting its second annual Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, Oct. 29, from noon to 2 p.m.
The event is free, and includes craft making, a scavenger hunt with prizes and Halloween treats and snacks.
Call 267–463–2329. ••
Open house Sunday in Somerton
The Arbours at Eagle Pointe, a 55-and-older community at Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard in Somerton, will host a grand opening for The Hickory, its front-entry garage townhome model, on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Starting at $315,990, The Hickory floor plan includes two bedrooms, a den, two baths, appliances, a rear covered porch and an open kitchen with a large island, granite counter tops and a stainless steel sink.
For details, call 215–698–4540 or visit www.arboursateaglepointe.com ••
New GM at Philadelphia Mills
Philadelphia Mills mall has appointed Erin Smith as general manager.
Smith began his career with Simon Malls in 2008 as an assistant mall manager for Fashion Center at Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. He was later promoted to area mall manager for Bowie Town Center and Fairfax Court, covering the Maryland and Virginia regions.
In 2010, he accepted a position with CBRE Group as a senior real estate manager for The Shops at Wisconsin Place and Mazza Gallerie, in Chevy Chase, Maryland and Washington, D.C., respectively.
During his time with CRBE Group, Smith assisted in the execution of a $75 million redevelopment plans.
Prior to being named mall manager for Philadelphia Mills, he was a retail asset manager for Combined Properties Inc., where he managed 10 shopping centers.
Smith is from the D.C. area and received a master’s degree in real estate from Johns Hopkins University. ••
Tartaglione holding Senior Expo
State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-2nd dist.) will hold a Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. at Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School, 1100 E. Erie Ave.
“There will be free health screenings, and representatives of various agencies will be on hand to answer questions and help seniors navigate government programs,” she said.
Tartaglione said that all seniors and primary caregivers are invited to attend. ••
Playground has dance program
Boyle Playground, 13024 Stevens Road, offers dance classes for children ages 2½.and older. The program consists of ballet, tap, Irish, jazz and musical theater.
Call 215–685–0368. ••
Taylor wants speed cameras
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) has introduced legislation to reduce vehicle speeds on Roosevelt Boulevard through the use of photo radar devices.
“Roosevelt Boulevard remains one of the more dangerous roadways in the state, especially for pedestrians trying to cross the long intersections,” Taylor said. “But this situation is made worse by motorists who speed through the long stretches of roadway. We must find more resourceful ways to slow drivers down. Photo radar devices should be an option.”
House Bill 2233 would place photo speed enforcement cameras along Route 1 in Philadelphia from the Bucks County line to Interstate 76.
Under the proposal, a person who violates the speed limit by at least 11 miles per hour and is recorded by a photo speed enforcement device would be fined $150. No points would be assessed on the driver’s record.
“I recognize that privacy of these images is important,” Taylor said. “Law enforcement would only get access to them if they are conducting a criminal investigation. The recorded images would be destroyed within one year of final disposition of a recorded event.” ••
Scholarship deadline is Nov. 15
The deadline is Nov. 15 for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to apply for Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia.
All 2,000 available CSFP scholarships will be awarded through a random lottery, are need-based, and can be provided to a family as a whole for up to three children.
Applications are available online at CSFPhiladalelphia.org as well as at local libraries, churches and schools. ••
Volunteers needed for project
RSVP Philadelphia is seeking volunteers to help plant fruit trees and shrubs supplied by the Philadelphia Orchard Project for the campus of KleinLife, located at 10100 Jamison Ave.
The planting will take place on Sunday, Nov. 6.
“We’re creating a new orchard adjacent to our Hoop House where we already grow fresh vegetables and other ingredients for our Home Delivered Meals Program as part of our effort to increase our naturally grown food sources and for further greening of the KleinLife campus,” said John Eskate, hunger relief coordinator for RSVP Philadelphia. “With that in mind, we really need some volunteers that day to help us with the actual physical planting.”
The Philadelphia Orchard Project plants and supports community orchards in Philadelphia. Since 2007, the project has worked with community-based groups and volunteers to plan and plant orchards filled with useful and edible plants and trees in neighborhoods across the city. It provides design assistance, plant materials and training in orchard care. Community organizations own, maintain and harvest the orchards, expanding community-based production. ••
Flea market at local church
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St., will host a flea market and bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ••
