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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 more information, visit orleanstech.edu/health-care-training ••
Dedication ceremony to be held at Burholme Park Playground
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the renovation and redesign of Burholme Park Playground, Cottman and Central avenues, on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m.
The $639,000 project was coordinated by City Councilman Brian O’Neill and the city Departments of Public Property and Parks and Recreation.
Renovations include new play structures, safety matting and retrofitted additions to existing structures. Features include picnic tables and benches positioned around the play areas with new paving. An Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible walkway was created, spanning the play areas for 2- to-5-year-olds and 5- to 12-year-olds. The parking lot was renovated, and lighting, with sonic devices, was added for security. ••
Boxing card at Katie O’Donnell’s
The Jack Costello Boxing Club is sanctioning boxing matches on Saturday, Sept. 30, starting at 2 p.m. at Katie O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, 4501 Woodhaven Road.
The bouts will feature men and women union members. All proceeds will go to A Lift for a Vet, a charity of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local №5. The cost is $25. For tickets, call 215–397–8706.
Anyone interested in fighting can call Pat Costello at 215–332–3553. The rain date is Oct. 1. ••
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.
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. ••
Children’s heart disease benefit on Sept. 30
There will be a Keep the Beat benefit on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. in Holmesburg, to benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation’s mission to save babies’ lives through congenital heart disease research.
Tickets include a dinner buffet, dessert table, beer, wine, soda, juice, swag bag, caricature and DJ.
The event will also include more than 100 raffles and a wine pull. Tickets are $40 each, $185 for a table of five and $350 for a table of 10. Sponsorships are available.
For questions, email [email protected] or visit weblink.donorperfect.com/KeepTheBeat ••
Hallahan class of ’77 reunion is Saturday
The John W. Hallahan High School class of 1977 will hold a 40th-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano bar at 258 S. 15th St. The cost is $100.
For more information, call 215–848–1244 or 903–662–8453. ••
Bark for Life dog event on Sept. 30
The American Cancer Society will sponsor Bark For Life on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Neshaminy State Park, on State Road in Bensalem.
Dogs and their owners will participate in a 1-mile walk. Games will follow. Food vendors and rescues are needed. The cost is $15.
To register or to make a donation, go to relayforlife.org/barkPaBensalem
For more information, contact Gayle at 215–245–6607 or [email protected] ••
Dawkins promoting health fair on Saturday
State Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-179th dist.) announced an annual community health fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 4900 block of N. 5th St.
There will be flu and shingles vaccines, various tests including blood pressure and diabetes, dental exams, fitness activities and giveaways. Call 215–744–7901. ••
Fitzgerald holding shredding event
State Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald (D-203rd dist.) will hold a shredding event to destroy unwanted confidential documents on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at West Oak Lane Charter School, 7115 Stenton Ave.
The event will allow people to protect themselves from identity theft by disposing of unwanted documents that contain personal information, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and bank account numbers. There is a limit of two bags per person. Call 215–549–0220. ••
Crusader Classic on Sunday
The 15th Crusader Classic 5K Run to benefit the Fire Lt. Robert Neary Scholarship Fund will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m., rain or shine.
The goal is to raise $10,000. Funds raised by the Crusader Classic 5K Run are used to provide partial scholarships to deserving students who may otherwise be unable to attend Father Judge.
Race-day registration will be held in the Father Judge parking lot beginning at 7:30 a.m. Entry fees are $30 for adults and $15 for students. This year, $5 of each adult entry will go to the Homes for Troops.
Medals will be presented to the first- through third-place male and female age group finishers. The awards ceremony will be held in the school parking lot immediately following the run. For information, go to friendsoffatherjudge.com/crusader-classic ••
Special Holme Circle meeting on Thursday
The Holme Circle Civic Association will host a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at St. Jerome School Hall, Colfax and Stamford streets.
The group will consider proposed zoning reclassifications of various properties. ••
Fundraiser will benefit Gift of Life
The St. Hubert and Little Flower high school volleyball teams will hold a fundraiser at their game on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m.
The fundraiser will benefit Gift of Life, a nonprofit that coordinates life-saving transplants. The event is to help Kevin Brighter, who is in need of a kidney transplant. T-shirts and other fundraising activities will be at the event.
St. Hubert is located at 7320 Torresdale Ave. ••
Vendors at Quartett Club on Sunday
The Philadelphia Quartett Club, 1075 Southampton Road, will host a vendor event on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be all types of vendors, food, drink and items for Christmas, other holidays and birthdays. Call 215–969–9442. ••
Race remote control cars at library
Ryerss Museum & Library, at 7370 Central Ave., will host a remote control drivers course on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants can bring their battery-powered remote controlled devices to race. Cost is $5 per half hour and proceeds benefit the library. ••
Holy Family to host series of workshops
Holy Family University Family Center is hosting a series of workshops called the Living Fully Series.
On Thursday, Oct. 5, they will host a workshop titled Guiding Youth on the Right Path… One Sport at a Time. The workshop is free to attend. It is located in room 215 of Holy Family University’s ETC Building at 9801 Frankford Ave.
To register, visit holyfamily.edu/familycenter, email [email protected] or call 267–341–3407. ••
Fox Chase Soccer fighting cancer
The first Fox Chase Soccer Fight vs. Cancer Campaign will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29. The campaign is an extension of the club’s prior three-year Breast Cancer Awareness Week, which raised close to $15,000 for Fox Chase Cancer Center. This year’s campaign will take place each weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fox Chase Soccer travel teams will be raising money on the fields and at the concession stand, as well as selling campaign T-shirts and taking donations. During the month, various weekends will be dedicated to raising awareness about a specific cancer. The Fox Chase fields will be highlighted in the color dedicated to that cause.
The public is invited to visit the soccer fields, located off Rhawn Street, behind Fox Chase Elementary. ••
Learn to knit and crochet
A crocheting, knitting and looming class will meet at Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, Byberry and Barbary Roads, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30. Participants should bring their own materials.
Call 215–637–2266. ••
Overdose Awareness Walk to be held Sunday
State Reps. Thomas Murt and Madeleine Dean will co-host an Overdose Awareness Walk and Hope Expo on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration is at 12:30 p.m. The expo will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road in Hatboro. The Hope Expo is being organized by Angels in Motion. Call Murt’s office at 215–674–3755. ••
Redistricting group to meet on Oct. 2
The Far Northeast Philly Working Group for Fair Districts PA will meet on Monday, Oct. 2, at 6:15 p.m. at Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road.
New members are welcome. ••
Sell your precious gems and metals
Bridesburg United Methodist Church, 2717 Kirkbride St., will host a precious gems and metals fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Individuals are welcome to sell their gold, silver, copper jewelry, flatware and more. Call 215–288–7505. ••
Comedy night to benefit firefighter widows
Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., will host a comedy show on Friday, Oct. 20. Tickets cost $30 and include dinner and show. There will be a cash bar.
A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Philadelphia firefighters union’s widows fund.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is at 8.
The show will feature The Legendary Wid, Ed McGonigal and John Kensil. For tickets or information, go to eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-pub-the-legendary-wid-ed-mcgonigal-john-kensil-tickets-37050767844 ••
Movie Saturday at local church
Calvary Church at Cottman, at Cottman Avenue and Frontenac Street, will show the film The Coming Convergence on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free. ••
Trip to Jewish cemeteries
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., is organizing an excursion on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to visit three Jewish cemeteries. They are Mt. Jacob Cemetery, 700 W. Oak Lane, Glenolden; Mt. Sharon Cemetery, 500 E. Springfield Road, Springfield; and Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 1200 Bartram Ave., Collingdale. The trip will depart from KleinLife at 10 a.m. Cost is $5. Call 215–698–7300, Ext. 129 or email [email protected] ••
Normandy Civic meeting next week
The Normandy Civic Association will meet on the following upcoming dates: Oct. 5, Dec. 5, Feb. 1, April 3 and June 7. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the SPIN Community & Fitness Center, 10980 Norcom Road. ••
Join the Yiddish Club
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road in Bustleton, in partnership with Northeast NORC, welcomes new members to its Yiddish Club.
The learning and discussion group will be led by Jack Belitsky and will meet the first Tuesday of the month, beginning on Oct. 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.
The group will meet through June 19.
Light refreshments will be served. Call 215–677–1600. ••
Celebrate Yom Kippur
Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave., invites the community to celebrate Yom Kippur by breaking the fast.
Services start Friday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. and continue Saturday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m.
Later Saturday, there will be a Yizkor at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Mincha at 5 p.m.
Call 215–673–2511 or email [email protected] ••
Activities at Frankford Library
Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave., welcomes teenagers and adults to use its computers to brush up on their computer skills on the following Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Oct. 2, 16, 23 and 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Dec. 4, 11 and 18.
The library also invites people to visit for help with their resumes on the following Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30; and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Call 215–685–1473. ••
Harvest Festival is Oct. 1
The Jewish Farm School and KleinLife will partner to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot with a special Harvest Festival at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets cost $15 for families (up to five children) and $10 for individuals, and is free for members of KleinLife’s Sunday Jewish Children’s Program.
For more information contact KleinLife at 215–698- 7300 or visit kleinlife.org. ••
Sabatina’s senior expo on Oct. 6
Local senior citizens are invited to attend state Sen. John Sabatina Jr.’s annual senior expo, which takes place on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, 2700 Southampton Road (at Roosevelt Boulevard).
There will be representatives from city, state and federal agencies and community organizations, including the Pennsylvania Lottery, state Department of Revenue, American Red Cross, various local hospitals and other health and housing organizations.
Refreshments will be provided. Call 215–695–1020. ••
St. Jerome seniors taking a trip
The St. Jerome senior citizens club will be taking a trip to Pine Creek Gorge, sometimes referred to as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.
The trip is scheduled for Oct. 9–11.
The cost is $478 per person, double occupancy, and includes lodging, bus transportation, two breakfasts, two dinners, meal gratuities, a Susquehanna River cruise, covered wagon tour, Canyon overlook, a tour of historic Lewisburg and stops at Millionaires Row, Buggy Museum and Annunciation Church.
Call Ray at 215–332–0866. ••
Holy Family University named Military Friendly
Holy Family University has been named a 2017 Military Friendly School by Victory Media.
Each year, the list of Military Friendly Schools is provided to service members and their families, helping them select the best college, university or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.
Holy Family University offers a Veterans’ Affairs Programs.
More than 1,700 schools participated in the 2017 survey, with 1,273 awarded with the designation.
“Holy Family University is committed to making all students feel welcome and at home in our halls, especially veterans, who have served our country and now want to come back and receive a college education,” said Sister Maureen McGarrity, president of Holy Family.
“We are honored to have earned this distinction from Victory Media, and will continue to make an effort to ease the transition from soldier to student for our veterans.” ••
