Summer music camp, spaghetti and meatballs and more in Northeast Philadelphia.
Spaghetti and meatballs at PPH
The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road (at Tabor Road), will host a spaghetti and meatballs dinner on Thursday, April 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited.
The cost is $12 and includes salad, bread, pasta, meatballs, tomato sauce, beverages and dessert. Takeout is available. The day will also include a bake sale and basket raffle. Parking is available in the PPH lot.
To make a reservation, call 215–697–8112. ••
Audition for summer music camp for teens
Share the Spotlight is holding an auditions for its second summer in Philadelphia. The nonprofit organization offers a tuition-free rock music program for musicians in sixth through 12th grade.
Students who are accepted will rehearse in a band format twice a week during the summer and perform an end-of-the-season show in a professional venue.
The audition is at Keystone Soundworks, 4900 Longshore Ave., on Saturday, April 28. Students can audition on guitar, bass, drum set, keyboard or vocals. They should have some experience on their instrument and be motivated to practice and learn new parts.
For information or to schedule an audition, call 917–575–9638, email sharethespotlightinfo@gmail.com or visit sharethespotlight.org ••
Concert and celebration Sunday at KleinLife
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., will host a Children of the World Israel 70th Anniversary Concert and Celebration on Sunday, April 29, at noon.
Admission is $5. ••
City budget forum at St. Jerome School
City Councilman Bobby Henon will hold a forum on the city budget on Wednesday, April 25, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Jerome School, 3031 Stamford St. To register, call 215–683–9220 or visit goo.gl/xMHyhU ••
John J. Nesbitt reunion on May 2
The 46th reunion of former employees of John J. Nesbitt will take place on Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. at Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd.
Nesbitt was a large commercial heating and air conditioning company at State Road and Rhawn Street.
The cost is $20 and includes a meal. Contact Edward Apice at 215–637–2637 or email eapice@comcast.net ••
Musical at Presentation BVM Church
The Savio Boy Choir of Philadelphia will present three performances of the musical Oliver.
Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 27–28, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at Presentation BVM Church, 100 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham.
Tickets are $10, $8 for senior citizens and $6 for kids 12 and under. Visit savioboychoir.org ••
Danubia Beer Festival in Somerton
Danubia, 1277 Southampton Road in Somerton, will host a beer festival on Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Designated drivers pay $10.
More than 20 beers will be offered.
Tickets can be purchased at the club or by calling 215–552–9399. For information, visit the 2018 Danubia Beer Festival page on Facebook or email info@danubeswabian.com ••
Wine glass painting party on Friday
The Father Judge Parents Association will sponsor a wine glass painting party on Friday, April 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 39, 7229 Tulip St.
Tickets cost $35 and include wine glass, supplies, instruction, appetizers, soft drinks and door prizes. The evening will also include raffles, a 50/50 and cash bar.
For more information, email mcampellone@fatherjudge.com or visit pinotpaintparties.com ••
Frankford Fitness Series begins in June
The Frankford Fitness Series will offer yoga for beginners and zumba classes on six upcoming Saturdays..
The classes will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Frankford Pause Park, 4667 Paul St.
Yoga classes will take place on June 16, July 28 and Aug. 11.
Zumba classes will take place on June 30, July 14 and Aug. 25.
Participants are asked to bring their own mats. ••
Shredding event on May 5
State Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-173rd dist.) will sponsor a free shredding event for residents from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the Linden Avenue Boat Launch, located at Linden Avenue and the Delaware River.
Unwanted items that should be shredded include credit card statements, credit card applications, bank statements, canceled checks, income tax information, insurance records and retirement or pension fund information. Documents will be shredded on site, and all material collected will be recycled.
Residents are also encouraged to bring old televisions, computer monitors or other electronic equipment to be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
More information is available by calling Driscoll’s office at 215–281–3414 or emailing RepDriscoll@pahouse.net ••
New Board of Ed at NE Regional
The Mayor’s Office of Education is sponsoring a listening tour by the new Board of Education.
One of the events will take place on Wednesday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library.
For more information, call 215-MU6–0333 or email education@phila.gov ••
Free weight-loss program taking members
The nonprofit Trevose Behavior Modification Program has a few openings for new members in its Bustleton location.
The free program, started in 1970, meets on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Applicants must need to lose 20 to 80 pounds to qualify.
For more information and an application, call 215–262–8991 no later than April 30. ••
Brews at Burholme on May 19
Burholme Park Golf Center and Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company will host upcoming days of family fun at the Brews at Burholme at the golf center, 401 Cottman Ave.
Future Brews at Burholme events are set for noon to 6 p.m. on May 19, June 17, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 and Oct. 20.
There will be discounts, including $1 off mini-golf. Draft beers will be available, and the golf range, arcade, batting cages and golf center café will be open. A portion of the proceeds will go directly back to Burholme Park.
For more information, visit the Brews at Burholme Facebook event page. ••
Walk for disabilities on Sunday in Hatboro
State Rep. Thomas Murt (R-152nd dist.) will host a walk to raise awareness of disabilities on Sunday, April 29, 1:30 p.m.
Registration is at 1 p.m.
The event will take place at Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road.
The route of the walk is approximately one mile. It will start at Hatboro Baptist Church, proceed south to Horsham Road, cross York Road and return north on York Road back to the church.
For additional information about the walk, please contact Murt’s district office at 215–674–3755. ••
Sign up for free tree from Tree Philly
Tree Philly will give away 50 free trees on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at Frankford Pause Park and the Daral Building, 4667 Paul St.
The trees must be planted in the ground on private property, not in containers or along the street.
To register for a tree, call 215–743–6580, Ext. 105.
Also that day, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Keep Philadelphia Beautiful and the Frankford Community Development Corporation will hold a workshop on eliminating waste and making the neighborhood clean and green. ••
New athletic center coming to Abington Friends
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for May 5, when Abington Friends School, 575 Washington Lane in Jenkintown, will construct the Richard N. Berman Athletics Center. The $9 million facility will be a major addition to the campus of the historic independent Quaker school.
The new athletics center will replace the school’s 50-year-old Hallowell Gymnasium and will be nearly three times larger. The new 32,895-square-foot, stone-and-brick building will house a competition-size basketball court, two practice courts, a large fitness center, offices, a training room, team and locker rooms as well as a lobby and multi-purpose room that can be used for school and community events. The new building is expected to open in February 2019.
Head of School Richard F. Nourie said the school was honored to collaborate with the Berman family in naming the building for Richard N. Berman, a dedicated family man who passed away in 2011.
Plans for the new athletics center were approved by Jenkintown Borough Council and supported by neighbors of the AFS campus. The Abington Township Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the school’s plans. Architects at WRT Design in Philadelphia designed the new building. Anchor Management Group of Conshohocken is the construction manager.
A campaign has raised $8.125 million for the new athletics center. Abington Friends School enrolls 583 students from early childhood classes through 12th grade. ••
Irish heroes Thomas Darragh, Robert Cranston to be memorialized
Thomas Darragh and Robert Cranston, who fought for Irish independence, will be recognized on Saturday, May 5.
Darragh and Cranston were part of the Catalpa 6, who escaped an Australian prison in 1876 and made their way to the United States. Darragh and Cranston lived, died and are buried in Philadelphia.
Seamus Boyle, George McLaughlin and donors helped raise money to pay for headstones.
Headstones will be unveiled for Darragh at 11 a.m. at Greenmount Cemetery, 4301 N. Front St., and for Cranston at 1 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 4268 Richmond St. A reception will take place at 3 p.m. at Ancient Order of Hibernians, 7229 Tulip St. There will be food, refreshments, music and a PowerPoint presentation.
The public is invited to each event. For more information, contact Boyle at shay39@comcast.net or 215–820–1547. ••
Soccer combine is May 6
Bryn Athyn College, 2945 College Drive in Bryn Athyn, will host a soccer event, combine and education seminar for sixth- and seventh-grade boys on Sunday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The day will include 9-on-9 games.
The price is $125, though discounts are available.
High schools in attendance will be Academy of the New Church, Archbishop Ryan, Bishop McDevitt, Cardinal O’Hara, Father Judge, Holy Ghost Prep, La Salle, Malvern Prep, Roman Catholic, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Penn Charter.
For more information, contact Jeff Stever at 215–280–7740 or jeff@scholarathleteadvantage.com or visit scholarathleteadvantage.com ••
Craft fair at Salem Harbour
Salem Harbour Apartments, 455 Olde Bridge Road in Bensalem, will host its fourth annual vendor event and craft fair on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sale items will include jewelry, handbags, home-baked goods, speciality clothing, candy, makeup and art supplies. There will also be two food trucks. Call 215–639–1000 or visit salemharbourapts.com ••
Spring Fling at Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. (at Comly Street) in Lawncrest, will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The indoor festival will feature a flea market, baked goods, pretzels, a Christmas table and gift basket raffles. Lunch will be available.
Call 215–342–3535 or 215–742–8106. ••
Dance party at Cannstatter’s
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will sponsor a Bob Pantano Dance Party on Friday, April 27, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road. Tickets cost $40 and include food, beer, wine and soda. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Email lfwinski@verizon.net or call 610–724–6061. ••
Smoking cessation classes available
Nazareth Hospital will offer another series of free smoking and tobacco cessation classes this spring for individuals looking to quit smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes and/or smokeless tobacco use.
Classes include understanding addiction, behavior change strategies, coping mechanisms for urges and stress, education on healthy lifestyle choices, access to resources for nicotine replacement therapy, and relapse prevention.
The classes will take place on Wednesdays through May 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Nazareth’s first floor cancer center conference room, 2601 Holme Ave.
Registration for the program is required. To register, call 215–335–7727. ••
Free legal advice at NE Regional
Attorneys will answer questions for free on Wednesday, May 2, from noon to 2 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave.
The event is presented by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and is first come, first served.
The consult time will be brief.
No registration is required. Call 215–685–0522. ••
Shredding event on Saturday
State Rep. Ed Neilson (D-174th dist.) will hold a free community shredding and e-recycling event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at St. Jerome Parish, 3031 Stamford St.
Documents will be shredded on site, and all material collected will be recycled. There is a limit of three bags or boxes per person.
Residents are also encouraged to bring old televisions, computer monitors or other electronic equipment to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. For information, call 215–330–3714. ••
Bereavement support group
Lambie Funeral Home, Rowland Avenue and Rhawn Street, hosts a bereavement support group on the first Wednesday of the month.
There is no fee, and refreshments will be served.
Sessions run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Dates are May 2 and June 6.
The sessions will be facilitated by Deborah K. Gawthrop.
For more information, call 215–624–8190 or email dgawthropcnlt@verizon.net ••
KleinLife offers Lifelong Learning
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., will host a Lifelong Learning series starting Monday, April 30.
The program will include Hollywood entertainment, American Jewish life, a live jazz concert and movies. Cost for the series is $45 or $55, or $12 per session.
To register or for a flier, contact Linda Hershman at 215–698–7300, Ext. 114 or lhershman@kleinlife.org ••
Landlord-tenant clinic is Thursday
State Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-179th dist.) will host a landlord-tenant clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at his district office, 4667 Paul St.
The Public Interest Law Center will provide information about tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, relevant housing laws, and basic information about the court process for tenants.
An RSVP is required. More information is available by calling Dawkins’ office at 215–744–7901. ••
Primerano part of May 5 concert
Bustleton’s John Primerano will be a special guest of Joanne DeSimone at her concert on Saturday, May 5, at Imperial’s Catering, 40 E. First Ave., in Trappe.
The cost is $55.
Doors open at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 and the show at 8:30.
Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine.
Call 610–724–0401 or visit imperialscatering.com ••
KleinLife receives grants
State Sen. John Sabatina Jr. (D-5th dist.) announced that the Raymond & Miriam Klein Jewish Community Center (KleinLife) will receive a $28,650 grant through the Senior Community Center Grant program.
“Community centers, like KleinLife, are vital to our senior population,” Sabatina said. “The services and programs offered at KleinLife ensure that our seniors are able to remain engaged, healthy, and safe in our community.”
Located at 10100 Jamison Ave., KleinLife provides a variety of services to promote an active lifestyle for seniors. Services include education programs, travel opportunities, assistance with social services, in-home support and nutritional meal programs.
Sabatina said the grant will help the center expand and improve its services.
Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Center Grants are funded through the Pennsylvania Lottery. ••
