Tribute to Sinatra dinner show
Joey C will perform a Tribute to Sinatra Dinner Show on Thursday, Nov. 14, at La Casa Di Lucia, 14425 Bustleton Ave. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The show is at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $37 and include dinner, tax and gratuity. There is a cash bar available. Tickets will be sold at the restaurant. For more information, call 215-677-6111.
For more information on Joey C, call 215-317-7675 or visit JoeyCSinatra.com. ••
Nature and history walk on Sunday
Friends of Pennypack Park will hold its monthly nature and history walk on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m.
This walk will be at Pennypack on the Delaware, located near State Road and Rhawn Street.
The walk will feature a brief talk on the geologic story of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, river shore beach combing, and birding to spot migratory hawks and waterfowl. The rain date will be Nov. 24.
Call 215-934-PARK. ••
Come see Rosie the Riveter
Trish Chambers, of Chambers Productions, will bring the role of Rosie the Riveter and her sisters in World War II to life for seniors at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Cost of admission is $5. Contact Shelley Geltzer at 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or [email protected]. ••
Christmas bazaar at Christ the King
Christ the King Church, 3205 Chesterfield Road, will hold a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive for pictures at 10 a.m. Prizes include a Disney trip for four, a 55-inch Samsung TV, a laptop and an iPad. Call 215-632-1144. ••
Learn about dangers of digital age
Do your children spend too much time on their phones? Are your grandkids always on their iPads? Are you tired of Fortnite?
Consider attending a “Parenting in the Age of Technology” presentation by Tom Kersting (tomkersting.com) for information and strategies on how to combat harmful effects of the digital age.
This free presentation will be held on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at St. Albert the Great Elementary School, 214 Welsh Road, in Huntingdon Valley. The event is sponsored by the St. Albert Parent Association. ••
John Birch Society to meet Tuesday
The John Birch Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets.
There will be a presentation on Rescuing Our Children – And Our Nation, a look at public schools’ failure to teach Christian values. Refreshments will be served.
The motto of the John Birch Society is “Less Government, More Responsibility and – With God’s Help – A Better World.” ••
Donate to the needy
KleinLife and Ann Kids Educational Center will host a Bliss of Giving Festival at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Maria Shamkalian, assistant director of Ann Kids Educational Center, said, “This will be a family-oriented charity event where we are encouraging children to donate new and previously loved clothing, toys, furniture, baby items and educational materials in good condition to be given to other children who are less fortunate.”
There will be complimentary treats, a petting zoo, monkey show, face painters, balloon artists, science show and bouncers. Call 215-698-7300. ••
Support Holocaust museum
The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center is having its 58th annual silent auction and dinner, honoring U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Brian Fitzpatrick, on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park.
Boyle and Fitzpatrick have been advocates of Holocaust education for all young people.
The cost is $95 per individual or $175 per couple.
For additional information and to make reservations, call 215-464-4701 or email [email protected]. ••
Paint party at St. Bart’s
St. Bartholomew Parish will host a paint party on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the church hall, 5600 Harbison Ave.
Doors open at noon.
The cost is $35, and includes supplies and light refreshments. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Call 267-264-8935. ••
Food fest raises money for cancer research
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a Taste of Italy at Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Avenue, Langhorne, on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The cost is $45 and includes Italian food and entertainment. A cash bar will be available.
For tickets, call 215-990-6067 or 215-742-2703.
The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Maternity BVM class of ‘84 reunion
Maternity Blessed Virgin Mary Grade School Class of 1984 will hold a 35th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe, 9242 N. Delaware Ave.
The reunion will feature dinner, open bar, live music by Mike Masse, Quizzo, giveaways and raffle prizes.
Anyone interested in attending can contact Bill Tighe at [email protected] or 215-205-4404. ••
Coach Bingo at St. Hubert
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will sponsor Coach Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the school cafeteria, 7320 Torresdale Ave.
The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is open to people 18 and older. Doors open at noon.
Tickets cost $35, and must be purchased in advance.
For tickets or more information, email [email protected]. ••
Job fair at NE Regional
Meet employers at a job fair on Friday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. (near Bustleton Avenue).
Companies will be hiring for sales, education, retail, information technology, health, law enforcement, customer service, manufacturing and warehouse. Bring resumes and dress well.
The fair is free. No registration is required. ••
Painting event to benefit RSVP
RSVP Philadelphia is hosting Painting With A Purpose at Painting With A Twist, at the Grant One Shopping Plaza, 9475 Roosevelt Blvd., on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Price, including art supplies and light snacks and soft drinks, will be $35 per person. Reservations are due by Nov. 8. Call 215-677-2097 or visit bit.ly/PWAPRSVP. ••
Brandon Graham coming to Mayfair
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham will be at Frankford and Cottman avenues on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. as part of the Go Birds pre-game show.
Former Eagle Ike Reese, now a WIP host, will be on hand from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The event, sponsored by the Mayfair Business Improvement District, starts at noon. There will be a live podcast from 1 to 3 p.m., appearances by Eagles cheerleaders, inflatable games, a pep band and food. ••
Learn about Tacony’s first civic leader
The Historical Society of Tacony will meet on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Tacony Library, Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street.
The speaker will be Suzin Weber, branch librarian, who will address the audience about the life of M. Louise Thomas, Tacony’s first civic leader who helped get the library built in 1906. Weber and historical society secretary Charles McCloskey are working on a state historical marker to be placed at the library. ••
