Register for environmental grants
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering grants, with an application deadline of April 10.
“One of the greatest gifts we can present to our children and grandchildren is a clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” said state Sen. Tina Tartaglione. “This is more than a goal. It’s an essential responsibility that we can fulfill by working together as a community with contributions from the public and private sectors; professionals and volunteers; city dwellers, suburbanites and those who live in Pennsylvania’s vast and beautiful rural counties.”
Applicants are encouraged to register for either or both of two upcoming webinars on Jan. 30 and Feb. 27 via dcnr.pa.gov. More information on other grant programs is also available via the DCNR website. ••
Business workshops offered at CCP
Community College of Philadelphia’s Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road, will host three free store owner workshops.
Power Up Your Business workshops are set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12 and 19.
Call 215-496-6151 or visit ccp.edu/powerup ••
Northeast History meeting is Feb. 6
The Northeast Philadelphia History Network will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Road.
The topic will be Race Relations: Northeast Philadelphia 1850-2000, chosen to coincide with Black History Month. The speaker will be Matthew Smalarz, a history professor at Manor College.
After the meeting, Patty McCarthy will provide homemade refreshments. ••
Open house at St. Albert School
St. Albert the Great Elementary School, 214 Welsh Road in Huntingdon Valley, will hold an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. through Thursday, Jan. 31.
St. Albert offers education in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Call 215-947-2332. ••
Poetry forum at Holmesburg Library
The first Northeast Poetry Forum will be held at Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The forum is free and open to the public.
Poets and songwriters are invited to read their work or listen to others while making connections within the community. All participants are asked to sign in 10 minutes before the forum starts.
For information, email atjjrupp@aol.com or call the library at 215-685-8756. ••
Lawncrest 4th of July fundraiser
The Lawncrest 4th of July Committee will hold a bingo fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $20 and are available at the door. There will be door prizes and food available for purchase.
The event is for adults only. Call 215-287-7056. ••
Identity theft presentation at local library
Learn how to protect your personal information, stop a scam and laws that protect you during an identity theft presentation on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave.
The free event will be presented by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union. ••
Open house for railroad club
The Abington Lines Model Railroad Club, 2066 Second Street Pike in Richboro, will host open houses from noon to 4 p.m. on the following weekend days: Feb. 2-3 and 9-10. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. Call 215-598-7720. ••
