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Calendar of Events: Aug. 2–9

Thursday, Aug. 2

EVENTS

American Red Cross Blood Donations 1401 Rhawn St. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also Monday through Wednesday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

Arts & Crafts Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 11 a.m. $2. 215-685-0576.

Ballroom Dance Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. $2. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Cardio Kickboxing with Trainer Dan SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 5 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

Ceramics Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. 6 to 9 p.m. $8 a class. 215-685-8753.

Computer Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Dance Classes Torresdale Playground, 9550 Frankford Ave. Jazz, ballet and tap. 6-7 p.m. (ages 3-7), 7-8 (ages 7-13), 8-9 (teens/adults). $5 registration fee. $20 per month. 215-685-9392.

Drama Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Enhance Fitness Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8 to 9 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Exercise Class with Linda Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Farm Stand Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave. Fruits, vegetables, cage-free brown eggs, cheeses, apple butter, pumpkin butter and raw honey. Open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November. 215-728-2131.

Fresh For All Salvation Army, 5830 Rising Sun Ave. Fruit and vegetable distribution. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-220-1920.

Healing Exercise KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free. 9:30 a.m. 215-698-7300.

Hola Current Events in Spanish Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Kids Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 7:15 p.m. $10. Ages 5-12. 215-698-3012.

Knitting Club Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6-8 p.m. $5. 215-685-9394.

Lunch and Entertainment KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Noon to 2 p.m. 215-745-3127.

Lunch and Entertainment Sidewater House Apartments, 780 Byberry Road. Activities at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., lunch at noon. $1.

Orientation and Business Assessment Workshop Sponsored by Women’s Business Development Center. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124. Free. Pre-register: 215-790-WBDC or womensbdc.org

Outdoor Movie Night Ghostbusters (1984). Sundown. Pennypack on the Delaware, 7750 State Road. Children’s activities start 7:30 p.m. riverfrontnorth.org/events

Philadelphia’s First Toastmasters Club Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road. 7 to 9 p.m. Members learn to improve public speaking and leadership skills and develop effective communication skills. Refreshments. $5. Continues every first and third Thursday of the month. 215-518-9319.

Range of Motion Exercise KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-745-3127.

Resume Help Noon to 1 p.m. Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 215-685-1473.

St. Jerome Food Bank 2950 Holme Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointment: 215-805-8479.

Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $10. Ages 13 and older. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Classic SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9-10 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Yoga KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Instructor Donna Price. $5. 215-698-7300.

Single Seniors 65-plus invited to a fun happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call for location. 215-380-9144.

Summer Reading: Summer of Wonder! Through Aug. 3. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Children and teens from preschool to high school can sign up for fun activities and programs and earn prizes. 215-685-8756.

Tai Chi with Marcus 8-9 p.m. $5. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Teen Board Gaming Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 3 p.m. 215-685-0498.

Teen Thursdays Frankford Library, 4634 Frankford Ave. 3 p.m. Snacks provided. 215-685-1473.

Vacation Bible School Emmanuel Resurrection Episcopal Church, 8201 Frankford Ave. Continues through Aug. 3. 9 a.m. to noon. For kids in kindergarten through seventh grade. 215-624-8520.

Voices in Harmony Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215-831-2926.

Yoga Picariello Recreation Center, 10811 Calera Road. All levels. 7 to 8 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267-738-8393.

Zumba with Denise SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5 drop-in fee. 6:15-7:15 p.m. 215-698-3012.

Zumba for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3 per session, $5 for the year. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

MEETINGS

Alanon St. John Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave. 1 to 2 p.m.

Journey’s Way Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Nar-Anon Northeast Philadelphia Livengrin Foundation, 9140 Academy Road. For anyone affected by someone's drug addiction. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

Nicotine Anonymous Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave. This is a 12-step support program for those who want to stop using nicotine. 4:30 p.m. 215-939-6491.

Seniors Young at Heart All Saints' Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. Noon. Bingo, guest speakers. Lunch $2. Meetings on first and third Thursdays of the month.

Friday, Aug. 3

EVENTS

Advanced Line Dancing with Cil Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 215-685-0576.

American Red Cross Blood Donations Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, 10800 Knights Road. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

Beginner Line Dancing Mayfair Recreation Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 10 to 11 a.m. $3. 215-683-1994.

Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Bingo Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Bingo Ukrainian Cathedral, 801 N. 8th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Private parking lot on premises. 215-829-8103.

Bridge Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 3 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Children’s Tumbling Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. Children 4 and older can learn tumbling. 6 to 8 p.m. 215-685-8753.

Civil Air Patrol North Philadelphia Jet Center, 11301A Norcom Road (NE Phila. Airport). Learn aerospace, military leadership, drill and more. For boys and girls ages 12 to 19. 6:30 to 9 p.m. 267-251-3554.

Dance Classes for Children Lower Mayfair Playground, Robbins Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Jazz and hip-hop for ages 4 to 6 at 6:15 p.m. and ages 7 to 10 at 7:15 p.m. 215-685-1227.

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Boys hip-hop. 6-7 p.m. 267-475-7005.

Fun Slime For ages 7 and above. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 3 p.m. 215-685-0498.

Kingdom Keepers Christian Kids Club Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 7-8:30 p.m. Stories, music, art, sports, games, crafts, snacks, contests, fellowship and monthly seasonal activities. For kids in first through fifth grades. 215-464-3131 or bethesdapc.com

Line Dance Party Johnny Tocco oldies/line dance party hosted by Miss Susan's Entertainment & Dance. Albert’s Cafe, Grant and Academy. $5 cover/cash bar. 7 to 11 p.m. Free lessons available. 215-280-9765 or [email protected]

Line Dancing with Rocky & Marie Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Free. 9:30 to 11 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Non-Denominational Inspirational Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Poker Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Noon to 4 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Scrabble Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Senior Citizens Club Lower Mayfair Recreation Center, 3015 Robbins Ave. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 215-685-1227.

Service Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. 7:30 p.m. 215-624-9600.

SilverSneakers Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Muscular strength training class. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $2. Also Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 215-685-0576.

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:10 p.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215-698-7300.

SilverSneakers Circuit SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 9:15 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215-698-7300.

SilverSplash Klein Life, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for SilverSneakers. $5 for guests. 8:45 a.m. Also Mondays and Wednesdays. 215-698-7300.

Spanish Classes Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. Classes for beginners. Noon to 1 p.m. $5. 215-683-1994.

Spinning 6-7 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Teen Fiber Arts and Knitting Workshop 10 a.m. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. All supplies provided. For ages 12 and up. 215-685-0512.

Texas Hold’em Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8 a.m. Also Tuesdays. 215-685-0576.

Yoga Fox Chase Library, Rhawn and Jeanes streets. Chair yoga 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Seniors mat yoga noon to 1 p.m. Instructor Pat Khan. 267-738-8393.

Youth Group Ministry Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 7-9 p.m. For students in sixth through 12th grades. Sports, fellowship, music and art. 215-464-3131 or bethesdapc.com

Yoga with a Breath with Gina 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. $5. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Zumba Gold KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. With Corrine Reynolds. Free for Silver & Fit. Fee for guests. 10:30 a.m. 215-698-7300.

MEETINGS

Northeast Sunrisers Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Country Club Diner, 1717 Cottman Ave.

St. Martin of Tours Senior Group School hall, 5701 Loretto Ave. 11 a.m. Anyone 50 or older welcome for coffee, doughnuts, bingo and pinochle.

Widow & Widower Support Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Saturday, Aug. 4

EVENTS

Arts and Crafts Class for Children Vogt Recreation Center, 6700 Cottage St. First month and registration is $25, then $20 per month. 11 a.m. to noon. 215-685-8753.

Boats, Beans & Beers 1 to 4 p.m. Pleasant Hill Park (Linden Avenue at Delaware Avenue). Casual kayaking/coffee tasting/social event. riverfrontnorth.org/events

Brownies Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for girls in first and second grades. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215-685-8734.

Cardio Bootcamp with Jeremy 9-10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 215-698-3012.

Flea Market 85 Franklin Mills Blvd. In front of the former Pathmark, facing Knights Road. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through December. 215-625-FLEA (3532).

Flea Market VFW Post 1597, 901 Bellevue Ave., Croydon. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No charge for space rentals. Donations accepted for veterans table. 267-307-7916.

Gymnastics Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Suitable for ages 5 to 8. $5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 215-685-8734.

Peace & Play Day Sponsored by The Block Gives Back. Carmella Playground, 2100 Wakeling St. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. DJ, live entertainment, sports, face painting, food, drinks, vendors, water balloon fights.

Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

Preschool Program Registration Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. Four- and 5-year-old Pre-K program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon. $95 per month. 3-year-old preschool program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. $70 per month. 215-685-9394.

Spinning 9-10 a.m. $10. Bring own seat cover or by one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

Tumbling Dorsey Playground, 6501 Hegerman St. Tumbling for kids ages 4 to 14. 10 a.m. 215-685-8734.

Used book sale and exchange Ryerss Museum & Library basement, 7370 Central Ave. 215-685-0599. First Saturday of every month.

MEETINGS

Young at Heart Senior Singles Andy’s Diner, Trevose. 10 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 5

EVENTS

Amici Opera Company 2:30 p.m. Giordano’s La Cena Delle Beffe. Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale. $20. 215-224-0257.

Credit Repair Classes St. James Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. 9 to 9:45 a.m. 215-743-1828.

Dance Classes Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. Ballet, acrobatics, tap. 1:30 to 3 p.m. 267-475-7005.

Doc’s Rock the Block Car Show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters, 240 Geiger Road. Live music, DJ, raffles, 50-50, food vendors. Car registration $20. Rain date Aug. 12. Cavitybusters.com

Flea Market Roosevelt Mall, 2445 Cottman Ave. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through November. 215-625-FLEA (3532).

Flea Market 85 Franklin Mills Blvd. In front of the former Pathmark, facing Knights Road. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through December. 215-625-FLEA (3532).

Kid's Club St. Petri-Hope Church 6816 Jackson St. Kids from kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome. Hear stories of our faith, make crafts, and learn how to play handbells. 4 to 5 p.m. 215-333-4103.

Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $5. 215-613-1070.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free for members. Guests $5. 9:30 a.m. 215-698-7300.

Thrift Store – Memorial Church of St. Luke parish hall basement, 1946 Welsh Road. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 215-969-3645.

Yoga Philadelphia Dance Center, 8702 Crispin St. 7 p.m. 267-475-7005.

Monday, Aug. 6

EVENTS

Are You Saved? Studying Biblical salvation at a location in the Northeast. 7:30 p.m. Call for appointments. 215-941-4710.

Beginner’s Line Dance with Jean and Pat Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30. 215-685-0576.

Bingo Ukrainian Cathedral, 801 N. 8th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Private parking lot on premises. 215-829-8103.

Bingo Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.

Bingo for Seniors Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $1. Also on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 215-624-5920 or [email protected]

Boy Scouts of America Troop 367 St Christopher's Trainer Hall, 13301 Proctor Road. Mondays. 7:30 p.m.

Cardio Kickboxing SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6-7 p.m. $5. 215-698-3012.

Carmella Tot Recreation Program Carmella Tot Recreation Preschool, 2150 Wakeling St. This is a learn and play preschool program for ages 3 to 5. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. $100 per month plus a one-time registration fee of $15. 215-685-1235.

Cat Adoption Petco, 9717 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Grant Avenue). 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by ACCT Philly.

Ceramics and More Mitchell Playground, 3700 Whitehall Lane. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Ceramics class, in addition to a variety of arts and crafting projects, will be offered. No previous experience required. $5 per night, plus minimal charge for material. 215-685-9395.

CPAP Clinic Holy Redeemer Hospital, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook. Free weekly clinic for people having problems with CPAP equipment. 3 to 7 p.m. by appointment. 215-938-3748.

Current Events Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. 215-685-0576.

Educational Seminar Confused by Medicare Choices? 5:30 p.m. Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St. (at Indiana Avenue). 215-685-9992.

Fox Chase Library Art Group New members welcome. No fees. 1 to 3 p.m. Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St.

Hebrew Language Classes KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Intermediate classes in Hebrew. Free. 1 p.m. 215-698-7300.

It’s About Time 9:30 a.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Watch repair, new watches and costume jewelry for sale. 215-698-7300.

Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan Performance 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Free. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 215-698-7300.

Kids Kettlebell SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $5. 6-6:45 p.m. 215-698-3012.

Lunchtime Spinning Noon to 1 p.m. $10. Bring seat cover or buy one on site. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 215-698-3012.

National Night Out Kickoff Rally Target parking lot, 7400 Bustleton Ave. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Music, entertainment, refreshments, giveaways.

New Visions. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support group led by Amy Juarez of the Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. $1 donation. Lunch is available. 215-698-7300, Ext. 184.

Pinochle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.

Scrabble KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 12:45 p.m. 215-698-7300.

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 1:10 p.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215-6908-7300.

SilverSneakers Circuit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 11:55 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215-698-7300.

SilverSneakers Classic SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9-10 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.

SilverSneakers Classic KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 10:40 a.m. Instructor Marvin Dismuke. $5. 215-698-7300.

SilverSplash KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. No swimming ability required. $5. 215-698-7300.

Silver and Fit KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Wayne Leister is the class instructor. Class fee varies. Also Wednesdays. 9:15 a.m. 215-698-7300.

Sketch Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 1 to 3 p.m. $2. 215-685-0576.

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