There is a lot happening in Northeast Philadelphia this Spring. Check out local events in your neighborhood in the Times’ Around Town section.
Spring fling May 12 at 8th Police District
A spring fling will take place on May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., outside the 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road.
The day will feature music, food trucks, raffle baskets, more than 75 vendors and craft people and a 50–50.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Blue Flame police and fire football team. ••
Community can meet with law enforcement
The 8th Police District welcomes the community to attend Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The 8th Police District is located at 3100 Red Lion Road. ••
Interfaith gathering to be held Sunday
“Neighborly Kindness” will be the subject of an interfaith gathering to be held on Sunday, May 6, at 5 p.m. at the Muslim Youth Center of Philadelphia, 11080 Knights Road. Christians, Muslims, and Jews will share the way this theme is treated in their respective traditions. The event is open to the public and to people of all faiths. It will feature a panel discussion and refreshments hosted by the youth center.
Panel presenters will be Pastor Griffiths; Dr. Saundra Sterling Epstein, Director of BeYachad and Co-President of the Cheltenham Area Multi-Faith Council; and Madiha Irfan, Director of Religious Programming at the Muslim Youth Center of Philadelphia. ••
Pancake fundraiser on Saturday
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 9142 Roosevelt Blvd.
The cost is $7, or $4.50 for kids under 12. ••
Tree Philly giving away free trees
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. ••
ALDI hiring for manager trainee positions
ALDI will host a hiring event on Wednesday, May 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its store at 7900 Roosevelt Blvd.
The store will be hiring for manager trainee positions. Manager trainees average 40–45 hours a week and make $25 an hour. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, pass a drug screening and background check, be available to work between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. seven days a week and be able to lift 45 pounds. Management experience is preferred. ••
Irish heroes to be memorialized on May 5
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 information, contact Boyle at shay39@comcast.net or 215–820–1547. ••
Primerano part of Saturday 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 ••
Homebuying seminar at Northeast Regional
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union will present a course on homebuying on Tuesday, May 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Participants will learn about buying a house, price negotiation and mortgages.
The event is free. To register, call 215–934–3580. ••
Free shredding event on Saturday
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 215–281–3414 or emailing RepDriscoll@pahouse.net ••
Strength and conditioning clinic at NEHS
Northeast High School will host a Diversity Strength & Conditioning Clinic on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
The fee is $40, or $25 for School District of Philadelphia teachers, college students and youth coaches and $3 for high school students.
Checks can be made payable to Eric Clark — Northeast High School and mailed to Eric Clark, Northeast High School, 1601 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.
For information, email eclark2@philasd.org ••
History group to meet
The Northeast Philadelphia History Network will meet on Wednesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Road.
Historian Fred Moore will speak about the early days of aviation and the pioneering pilots who delivered the mail. The first airmail was delivered in 1918 by a U.S. Army pilot, who traveled from New York to Philadelphia’s Bustleton Airfield, at Red Lion Road and Haldeman Avenue. The pilot collected Philadelphia’s mail and delivered it to Washington, D.C.
The Friends of Northeast Philadelphia History will present a centennial celebration and historical marker unveiling at Red Lion and Haldeman on Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, visit 1stairmail.com ••
Block captain fair on Saturday
City Councilman Bobby Henon and the Northeast Philly Block Captain Coalition will sponsor a Block Captain Resource Fair on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at Abraham Lincoln High School, 3201 Ryan Ave. The event is open to block captains and individuals interested in becoming a block captain.
The guest list will include city departments, civic associations, the 15th Police District and the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee. To register or for information, call 215–683–9220. ••
Dance Party on Friday
Vision for Equality, which serves people with disabilities and their families, will hold its third annual Bob Pantano Dance Party on Friday, May 4, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Waterfall Room, 2791 Southampton Road.
Tickets cost $40 per person or $350 for table of 10 and include a buffet, beer, wine and soda. There will be raffle baskets, and sponsorships are available. Call 267–702–1601 or visit visionforequality.org ••
Flea market in Holmesburg
Holmesburg Baptist Church, 7927 Frankford Ave., will hold its annual indoor flea market on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be 26 tables of attic treasures, children’s toys, jewelry, homemade soups, frozen pot pies, records, CDs, DVDs, Avon products, Tupperware and more. A snack bar will offer lunch specials. All proceeds go toward church mission projects. ••
War veterans traveling to Lancaster
Jewish War Vets Post 98 is sponsoring a trip to the American Music Theatre in Lancaster on Thursday, June 14. The group will attend the show Songs of the Silver Screen.
A bus will leave at 9:45 a.m. from Welsh Road and Leonard Street, in front of Tremont Plaza, near Burger King. Parking is available on the street. The group will enjoy a smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple. Tickets cost $80. Call 215–742–1420 or 215–673–6942. ••
Historical Society of Tacony to meet
The Historical Society of Tacony will be holding its semi-annual general membership meeting on Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. The meeting will feature updates on the historic house plaque program and the Tacony Civic Association summer kickoff event on June 23.
Board member Charles McCloskey will present a discussion about the old Bake House property, known today as Delaire Landing in Torresdale. Once part of a 670-acre tract surveyed before William Penn founded Philadelphia, this 55-acre parcel, unchanged in size since 1822, contained six riverfront homes (one of which still stands) and a commercial bakery that was reported to have baked bread for General Washington’s army.
The meeting will also feature a display of photos and memorabilia related to Torresdale. There will be books and commemorative ornaments available for purchase. ••
Help strike out cancer at Three Monkeys
The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund will hold a Strike Out Cancer fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Three Monkeys Cafe, 9645 James St.
Tickets cost $35 or $70 (includes a Phillies ticket for the Sept. 14 game against the Marlins). There will be food and an open bar. Joe Conklin, known for his impressions of Merrill Reese, Joel Embiid and others, will entertain the crowd. Proceeds will benefit AstraZeneca Hope Lodge. For information, call 610–550–1642 or visit cathymillercancerfund.org ••
Soccer combine for boys on Sunday
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 information, contact Jeff Stever at 215–280–7740 or jeff@scholarathleteadvantage.com or visit scholarathleteadvantage.com ••
O’Neill’s shredding event on Saturday
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will host a shredding event on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of his office at 432 Rhawn St.
The event is sponsored by American Heritage Federal Credit Union. Call 215–685–6431. ••
Food bank reopens at St. Jerome’s
The St. Jerome Catholic Church food bank has reopened.
The food bank, at 2950 Holme Ave., is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appointments are necessary. Call 215–805–8479. ••
St. Jerome Seniors headed to Myrtle Beach
St. Jerome Seniors will be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from May 28 to June 1.
The cost is $620 per person, double occupancy, and includes four-night hotel stay, motorcoach transportation, taxes, meal gratuities, two shows, brunch and a guided tour of historic Georgetown.
Call Ray at 215–332–0866. ••
Shredding May 19 in Wissinoming
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a free shredding event on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wissinoming Park, 5773–5945 Frankford Ave.
A shredding truck will be in the parking lot on Cheltenham Avenue.
Only paper will be accepted, no electronics.
Call 215–342–6340. ••
Bariatric info session at Nazareth
Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave., will host a free community bariatric information session on May 18 to help weight-loss surgery patients achieve healthy lifestyles.
Participants will be able to meet Nazareth’s bariatric surgeons and learn about life-changing surgery options and support services.
The session will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Nazareth’s DiBello Conference Room.
Registration is required. Call 1–855-LESS-YOU or visit mercyhealth.org ••
Mayfair May Fair on May 19
The annual Mayfair May Fair will take place on Saturday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will be held rain or shine.
The day will include the Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run (mayfairrun.com or run@mayfairbiz.com) and various activities along Frankford Avenue, from Cottman Avenue to Bleigh Avenue.
There will be live music by Jamison, a Grey Lodge Pub beer garden, food trucks, crafters, Philly Soft Pretzel Factory Customer Appreciation Day, 15th Police District Advisory Council information tables and milkweed planting with the Abraham Lincoln High School horticultural society and the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion. ••
Groundbreaking ceremony for new athletic center is Saturday
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Saturday, 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, beloved community member and successful businessman, who passed away in 2011.
AFS parent Marc Berman, one of Richard’s brothers, said his family was motivated to give because it wanted AFS “to be the best version of itself it could be.”
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. ••
Riverfront North announces awardees
Riverfront North Partnership (formerly known as the Delaware River City Corporation) will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, May 17, at Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave.
Attorney Frank A. Mayer III will be presented with The Robert A. Borski Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The keynote speaker will be Harold T. Epps, Philadelphia’s commissioner of the Department of Commerce.
Riverfront North Partnership will present four additional awards to supporters of its mission.
Anthony Naccarato, president of O’Donnell & Naccarato — Structural Engineers, will be awarded the Outstanding Service Award.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies will receive the Corporate Stewardship Award.
The Center for Employment Opportunities will be awarded the Community Organization of the Year Award.
Edwin Gago will be presented a certificate of appreciation for volunteerism.
For more information, visit riverfrontnorth.org or the Riverfront North page on Facebook. ••
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. ••
Fines issued for illegal signs
Posting signs on street lights, utility poles, traffic signs, historical markers or street trees is illegal in Philadelphia.
The penalty is $300 per sign for the first offense and up to $2,000 per sign for the second offense.
Failure to pay or continued violations can result in revocation of commercial activity licenses.
To report illegal signs, email cleanphl@phila.gov ••
