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Beer garden coming to Burholme Park
The Parks on Tap Traveling Beer Garden will be at Burholme Park, Cottman and Central avenues, from Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 20–24.
The event is sponsored by the city Department of Parks and Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and will feature fresh food, beer on tap, wine, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in an outdoor environment. Organizers promise comfortable chairs and hammocks and clean restrooms.
Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1 to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. For details, visit parksontap.com ••
Special Mass Friday at St. Martha
St. Martha Catholic Church, 11301 Academy Road, will host a charismatic Mass and healing service on Friday, Sept. 22. There will be prayer and praise at 6:45 p.m., followed by a liturgy at 7:15.
The evening is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities. Call 215–637–5441. ••
Health fair to be held Monday
Holy Redeemer Lafayette, 8580 Verree Road, will host a health fair on Monday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be vendors, free chair massages, a tai chi demonstration at 11 a.m., a healthy foods demonstration at noon and an aerobics class at 1 p.m. ••
Shredding event on Saturday
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will sponsor a free community shredding event to give residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal paperwork on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowe’s parking lot, 3800 Aramingo Ave. There is a limit of four boxes of papers per constituent.
For information, call 215–744–2600. ••
Book club meeting on Tuesday
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Branch is partnering with KleinLife to form a monthly book club, led by Lisa-Jane Erwin. Senior citizens are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 12:45 p.m. at KleinLife, at 10100 Jamison Ave.
For information, call 215–698–7300, Ext. 129. ••
Pro-life rally and Mass on Sunday
The Office for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all people to rally and walk in support of the sanctity of life from conception to natural death on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m. at Sister Cities Park, 18th Street and Logan Square.
Local groups participating in the rally include members of the Knights of Columbus, Philadelphia Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia and students from Archdiocesan high schools. A Mass will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The celebrant will be Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. ••
Autism event Saturday in Frankford
State Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-179th dist.) will host an autism parent café on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at his district office, 4667 Paul St. The event will feature resources for parents, caretakers and educators: For information, call 215–744–7901. ••
Hiring fair for military veterans
Military veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a hiring fair on Monday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St.
There will be more than 50 employers hiring for immediate openings. Human resources professionals will review resumes, and professional attire will be free.
Veterans and employers can register at hiringourheroes.org/events ••
Jewish holiday services, programs at KleinLife
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., will offer Jewish high holiday services and programs that are free and open to the public.
Services are scheduled for Erv Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6:45 p.m. and on Rosh Hashanah on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 9 a.m.
Kol Nidre services will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29.
Yom Kippur services will be conducted on Saturday, Sept. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. Yiskor services on Yom Kippur will be held at 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. Evening services are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., and after yontif ends at 7:29 p.m., there will be a Havdalah service at 7:30 p.m.
Also, KleinLife will be conducting a Yom Kippur Yiskor program on Thursday, Sept. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. ••
Free senior SEPTA pass day and fair
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host a free senior citizen SEPTA pass day and fair on Friday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is presented by state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
Individuals 65 and older can bring photo identification or a birth certificate for a free senior SEPTA pass.
There will be representatives from CARIE, KleinLife, Clarifi, APPRISE and AARP with information on Medicare, advocacy, credit/debt and legal and social services. Call 215–685–0501. ••
Upcoming event at Older Adult Center
The Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. in Rhawnhurst, will host a Spanish heritage dance on Friday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Trio Renacer will perform. The cost is $6. ••
Philadelphia Matryoshka Festival is Sunday
The Philadelphia Matryoshka Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. at Polanka Park, 3258 Knights Road, Bensalem, celebrating the culture of Russian-speaking people including Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian, Armenian, Georgian and Uzkek.
Matryoshka is the Philadelphia Russian-speaking community’s largest annual festival and a great opportunity to gather outdoors for an afternoon of music, food, friends and fun. It’s also a great opportunity for businesses to share their products and services with a large community, and for musicians and artists to display their talents.
There will be many food vendors, wine tasting, professional artists, children’s groups, a cash bar, prizes, raffles, awards and competitions. The family friendly atmosphere includes face painting, clowns, arts and crafts, a moon bounce, cotton candy and popcorn.
The event is organized by the Russian-Americans United Arts Council and Program Hope. Visit phillymatryoshka.com. ••
Fall Festival on Saturday
City Councilman Bobby Henon is sponsoring a fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the 6700 and 6800 blocks of Torresdale Avenue in Tacony.
The day will include food and music. ••
SEPTA photos at Taylor’s office
The district office of state Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will take SEPTA photos every Wednesday in September from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The office is located at 4117 Longshore Ave.
Individuals 65 and older can register for the new SEPTA Key Senior ID Card.
To make an appointment, call 215–708–3139. ••
Learn more about health care program
Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, the career training school operated by JEVS Human Services, will hold an information session on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. for its new health care training program. Classes start on Oct. 16.
The school’s first training program in the healthcare field was developed in response to a growing workplace need. Orleans will train students to become patient services representatives, an entry-level position in hospitals, doctors’ offices and medical facilities.
Orleans Tech will employ classroom education, on-the-job experience, partnerships with employers and a start-to-finish student support system with job-search assistance.
Students can complete the course in six months, earning a career diploma plus 25.5 college credits. For information, visit orleanstech.edu/health-care-training ••
Patriot Tour planned at Merriam
The Patriot Tour will come to the Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., on Friday, Oct. 20.
The event will feature retired U.S. Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and David Goggins; Taya Kyle, widow of U.S. Navy sniper Chris Kyle; and retired Army Capt. Chad Fleming.
Tickets are $45, $65 and $85, with limited VIP tickets available for $225. VIP tickets include a meet and greet and photo with all four speakers, as well as signed copies of American Wife and Lone Survivor.
Military members, veterans and first responders will receive an exclusive discount on tickets by using a special code when they purchase tickets at the box offices or at Ticketmaster.com
For more information, visit PatriotTour.com or the PatriotTourUSA page on Facebook.
To volunteer or sponsor the tour, email kala@patriottour.com ••
John J. Nesbitt reunion at Tiffany
There will be a 45th reunion for former employees of John J. Nesbitt, a large commercial heating and air conditioning company that was located at State Road and Rhawn Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd. The cost for dinner is $20. For information, contact Edward Apice at 215–637–2637 or eapice@comcast.net ••
Holy Innocents running casino trip
Holy Innocents Catholic Church is sponsoring a trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, Oct. 25. A bus will depart the church, at L Street and Hunting Park Avenue, at 9 p.m. and depart the Tropicana at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30, due by Oct. 15. Guests will receive $30 in slot cash. To reserve a seat, call 215–535–2740. ••
Community festival in Holmesburg
Holmesburg Baptist Church will host its fourth annual community festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave. The outdoor/indoor celebration will include representatives from PECO, Jeanes Hospital, AARP, Philadelphia Gas Works, Susan Komen for the Cure and Health Partners.
There will be free blood pressure checks by Community Care Center and flu shots by Rite Aid of Cottman Avenue, with a health insurance card. The day will also include free crafts, an appearance by the Free Library of Philadelphia, a game train, prizes and snack bar.
Nonperishable food items will be accepted for donation to the King’s Kitchen operated by Holmesburg United Methodist Church. All donors will receive a coupon for a free hot dog and water. The event will take place rain or shine. ••
