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Decorating contest deadline on Monday
The deadline is Monday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. to nominate a home or business for the Mayfair Civic Association’s Mayfair Halloween Decoration Contest.
Working in conjunction with the Mayfair Business Association and the Mayfair Business Improvement District, the civic association will be giving away prizes and contest winner lawn signs to the best decorated homes and businesses in the neighborhood.
Nominations can be submitted on the Mayfair Civic Association Facebook page or emailed to MayfairCivicAssociation@yahoo.com
Nominations will be added to a Google map on Facebook and mayfaircivicassociation.com so everyone can take a tour.
Surrounding neighbors who live outside the civic association borders are ineligible to win the contest, but their homes will be included on the contest map.
Judging will be done from Oct. 16–22. All entries must leave their decorations lit until 11 p.m. ••
Run/walk to benefit Northeast youths
The Northeast Philadelphia Youth Alliance will hold its 14th annual 5-mile run and 2-mile walk on Sunday, Oct. 15, at Northeast Philadelphia Airport, at Grant Avenue and Ashton Road.
Proceeds will benefit the Academy Sabres, Liberty Bell Youth Organization, Parkwood Youth Organization, Penn Academy and Torresdale Boys Club. The walk will begin at 8:15 a.m., followed by the run at 9.
For more information, visit nepya.org ••
Storytelling workshop at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host a storytelling workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. Storyteller Denise McCormack will lead the discussion, which is open to teenagers and adults.
The series continues Nov. 14. To register, call 215–685–0501 or email lehup@freelibrary.org ••
Concerts at St. William Catholic Church
St. William Catholic Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave., has launched a free monthly classical music concert series. The series will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. with a performance by Vox Dominici. A 12-member chamber choir, hailing from St. Dominic Parish, will offer traditional religious music, spirituals and contemporary repertoire.
A free will offering will be taken to support the concert series. Parking is available in the church lot.
Call 215–745–1389 or email music@churchofstwilliam.com ••
Credit event to be held at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host an event on credit scores on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The event will be presented by Clarifi.
There is no cost, and no registration is required. Call 215–685–0522. ••
Mystery dinner theater in Bridesburg
St. John Cantius Parish and Without a Cue Productions will present Once Bitten, Twice Dead, a mystery dinner theater on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. in the parish auditorium, 4435 Almond St. in Bridesburg.
The cost is $45, and includes a buffet dinner and prizes. Call 215–535–6667. ••
John Birch Society meeting on Tuesday
The John Birch Society will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Rhawn and Ditman streets.
A video, The Constitution is the Solution, will be shown.
Future meetings are set for Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. The motto of the John Birch Society is “Less Government, More Responsibility and — With God’s Help — A Better World.” ••
Taylor to host Senior Expo on Friday
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will hold his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cohocksink Recreation Center, Cedar and Cambria streets.
Among those scheduled to appear are the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Gas Works, PECO Energy, Philadelphia Water Department, insurance companies, local podiatrists, chiropractors, senior help agencies, medical equipment companies, hospitals and city and state agencies. The day will include blood pressure and cholesterol tests, massages and door prizes.
Bus service will be available. The pick-up sites are Mayfair Community Center, 2901 Princeton Ave., at 9 a.m.; Taylor’s Bridesburg office, 4725 Richmond St., at 9:20 a.m.; Our Lady of Port Richmond, Allegheny Avenue and Thompson Street, at 9:40 a.m.; and St. Anne Senior Center, 2608 E. Cumberland St., at 10 a.m.
The bus will leave Cohocksink at 11:30 a.m. to drop seniors off at pickup locations.
For information, call 215–708–3139. ••
Judge/Hubert financial aid night
The guidance departments of Father Judge and St. Hubert high schools will hold a session on financial aid for colleges or trade schools on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of Judge, 3301 Solly Ave.
All parents of seniors are encouraged to attend. Junior parents are also welcome.
The guest speaker will be Bonnie Behm, director of financial assistance at Villanova University. Behm will provide information about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. ••
St. Matt’s class of ’67 reunion
The St. Matthew Grammar School class of 1967 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the school auditorium.
For information, email mattsclassof67reunion@yahoo.com or call Mike at 267–679–9066. ••
Dinner at PPH on Thursday
The Philadelphia Protestant Home Auxiliary will sponsor a pork and sauerkraut dinner on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m.
The event will also feature a bake table. Tickets cost $12.50. Proceeds benefit benevolent care at the Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. in Lawndale. ••
Public safety summit is Oct. 12
State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-202nd dist.) will hold a Public Safety and Criminal Justice Summit on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, 1009 Unruh Ave.
Guests will include Police Commissioner Richard Ross and John Wetzel, secretary of the state Department of Corrections. Call 215–342–6340. ••
Four-week series on addiction
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host a four-week series on addiction within the context of the Christian community. The program is co-sponsored by St. Christopher Parish.
We Thirst: Lessons in Mercy — Christian Reflections on Addiction will take place at Cranaleith on Wednesdays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25 and Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.
The cost is $15 per session, $45 for the series or $50 for a family for the series. Admission to the Oct. 11 session is free. The program will be led by Nina Marie Corona, an expert in spirituality and addiction. Participants will include the afflicted, their adult family members and friends, counselors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, priests, deacons, those in the criminal justice system, first responders and educators.
Continuing education credits are available for social workers and chaplains.
For information or to register, go to cranaleith.org or call 215–934–6206. ••
Upcoming library activities
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. 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. 12, 19 and 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30; and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Call 215–685–1473. ••
Frankford class of ’77 reunion
Frankford High School’s class of 1977 will celebrate its 40th-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Ashburner Inn, Torresdale Avenue and Ashburner Street in Holmesburg. The cost is $22. There will be a cash bar.
Make check payable to FHS Class of ’77 and send to FHS Class of 1977, P.O. Box 93, Maple Shade, NJ 08052. For information, email 77fkd40threunion@gmail.com ••
Bon appetit with Julia Child
The deadline is Oct. 11 to reserve a spot for a salmon lunch and a performance by Linda Kenyon, who will portray chef Julia Child at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road.
The event is sponsored by the synagogue’s Sisterhood. It’ll take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. The cost is $20. To reserve a place, call 215–677–1600. ••
Bazaar at Crescentville United
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St., will host a flea market and bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The church will sell homemade baked goods and vegetable soup. ••
Eddie Bruce performing at Dino’s Backstage
Singer, bandleader and cabaret artist Eddie Bruce will present The Music of Anthony Newley: From Broadway to Willie Wonka at Dino’s Backstage, 287 N. Keswick Ave., in Glenside on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, at 8:30 p.m.
Bruce, a Northeast native and original host of Dancin’ on Air, will be accompanied by the Tom Adams Trio.
For reservations and details, call 215–884–2000. ••
‘Wrestling Jerusalem’ begins theater season
Philadelphia Theatre Company will kick off its season with Wrestling Jerusalem, from Oct. 18 to Nov. 5. Set in America, Israel and Palestine, the play sheds light on the conflict in the Middle East.
Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk will be in concert on Oct. 23.
Mike Daisey will perform monologues from Nov. 9–11 based on the fever that still exists a year after the presidential election.
There will be a holiday-themed princess concert on Dec. 17, featuring sing-a-longs and a pre-performance tea.
Musical Thrones: A Parody will run from Feb. 9–10. It’s a parody of the characters on Game of Thrones.
The season ends with Small Mouth Sounds, from March 15 through April 1. Six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. As these strangers confront internal demons both profound and absurd, their vows of silence collide with the achingly human need to connect.
The Philadelphia Theatre Company is based at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.
Call 215–985–0420 or go to philatheatreco.org ••
Show your pride with the Patriot Tour
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 ••
Franklin Towne holding Designer Bag Bingo
Franklin Towne Charter High School will be sponsoring a Designer Bag Bingo on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road.
Prizes will be given for Best Costume and Best Decorated Table.
Tickets are available for $40 each or $350 for a table of 10. Call Dee at 215–289–5000. ••
Comedy night to benefit firefighter widows
Pub 36, 7681 Frankford Ave., will host a comedy show on Friday, Oct. 20.
Tickets cost $15, and dinner is available for purchase before the 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 more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-pub-the-legendary-wid-ed-mcgonigal-john-kensil-tickets-37050767844 ••
Primerano in concert Oct. 21
Bustleton resident John Primerano will be in concert on Saturday, Oct. 21, at The Order Sons of Italy in America — Lodge 610, at 2537 E. Monmouth St.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The show will take place from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
The cost is $30, which includes wine, beer and soda.
For more information, call 215–677–1843 or visitJohnPrimerano.com ••
Northeast High School class reunion
The 141st Class of Northeast High School, Class of 1982 is having its 35th high school reunion on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at The Quartett Club, 1075 Southampton Road.
Cost is $65 per person and includes food and an open bar.
For more information, email jojobeav@gmail.com ••
Free concert at KleinLife
Vocalist Joanne DeSimone will perform a complimentary concert at KleinLife’s Polansky Theatre, located at 10100 Jamison Ave., on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.
The public is invited to join KleinLife’s members free of charge.
DeSimone sings jazz, Broadway, pop, rock, country, oldies, swing and big band.
Call 215–698–7300. ••
State rep wants PTSD tests for cops
State Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-179th dist.) is sponsoring legislation that would require police officers to undergo post-traumatic stress disorder evaluations every other year and within 30 days of an incident in which lethal force is used.
“Being in law enforcement is a very demanding and stressful job. These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to keep our families and communities safe,” Dawkins said. “That demand can certainly take a toll on a police officer mentally and with dangerous consequences.”
Dawkins added the required testing would contribute to the safety of communities by ensuring officers are not serving with dangerous symptoms of PTSD such as insomnia, fatigue, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, anxiety, depression, numbness or fear for their own safety. ••
Fall festival at 8th Police District
The 8th Police District Advisory Council will sponsor a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road. There will be games, music, raffles, food and a haunted house. ••
Designer bag bingo event at FOP
The Philadelphia Police Explorer Parents Association will hold its first designer bag bingo on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
Doors open at 1 p.m. The first game will be at 1:45. Tickets cost $35, and must be purchased in advance. Admission includes lunch, soda and coffee. There will be a cash bar, door prizes, raffle baskets and a 50/50 to benefit the FOP survivors fund.
To buy tickets, contact Theresa Yohn at 215–421–2149 or theresa.yohn@phila.gov ••
Town Watch is forming in Morrell Park
Neighborhood volunteers are organizing a Town Watch to improve the safety and quality of life in Morrell Park. The group is a cooperative effort involving citizens, the 8th Police District and the city’s Operation Town Watch office.
All volunteers are invited to become the “eyes and ears” of the neighborhood. Free training will be provided. Email to morrellparktownwatch@gmail.com for information. ••
