Thursday, Feb. 6
EVENTS
Drama Class Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 12:30 to 2 p.m. 215-685-0576.
Elements of Drawing Class 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Supplies included. Continues Feb. 13, 20 and 27. $50 for four sessions. 215-698-7300.
EnhanceFitness Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 8 to 9 a.m. 215-685-0576.
Newtown-Yardley Creative Writers Workshop Northampton Library, 25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro. 6 to 8:45 p.m. Continues March 5. 267-679-6804, [email protected] or meetup.com.
Ours Discussion Group Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. 10:15 a.m. 215-685-0576.
Rat Control Forum Sponsored by state Rep. Jared Solomon. 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Exchange at Oxford Circle, 6434 Castor Ave. (at Hellerman Street).
St. Jerome Food Bank 2950 Holme Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointment: 215-805-8479.
Shotokan Karate Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. 7 to 9 p.m. All ages. Also Tuesdays.
Shotokan Karate SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. $10. Ages 13 and older. $10. 215-698-3012.
SilverSneakers Classic with Elizabeth SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 9 a.m. $3. 215-698-3012.
Spinning with Diana 6:30 p.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 215-698-3012.
Toddler Storytime Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 10:30 a.m. Stories, fingerplays, songs, coloring and interactive play. For ages 1 to 4 with accompanying adult. Continues Feb. 13 and 27 and March 5, 12 and 26. 215-685-0494.
Total Body Fit with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 5:15 p.m. Thursdays. 215-698-3012.
Wii Bowling Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center, 4744 Frankford Ave. 12:30 p.m. 215-831-2926.
Zone Core Training HIIT with Joe 6 a.m. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road, $10. 215-698-3012.
MEETINGS
Alanon St. John Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave. 1 to 2 p.m.
Al-Anon Paul’s Run boardroom, 9896 Bustleton Ave. 7-8 p.m.
Young at Heart Seniors All Saints Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. Noon. Hot lunch $2. Meetings on first and third Thursdays of the month, September to June. 215-637-8787.
Friday, Feb. 7
EVENTS
Book Sale Bonanza 2nd floor gallery of Ryerss Museum & Library second-floor gallery, Burholme Park, 7370 Central Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books 25 cents each or $3 per bag. 215-685-0544.
Fitness Program for Adults 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Continues Feb. 14, 21 and 28. 215-685-8755.
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 orbethesdapc.com.
Storytime with Mr. Paul Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 10 a.m. Children’s librarian Mr. Paul will read Snowy Valentine by David Petersen and Pete the Cat and the Itsy Bitsy Spider by James Dean. 215-685-8756.
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. 10:30 a.m. Anyone 50 or older welcome for coffee, doughnuts, bingo and pinochle. Dues $30 per year.
Saturday, Feb. 8
EVENTS
Citizenship Class Information Session Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continues Feb. 22 and 29. 215-685-8755.
Crafty Kids Ryerss Mansion & Library, 7370 Central Ave., 215-685-0599. Meets second Saturday of the month. Free but donations are welcome.
Crocheting/Knitting/Looming Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, Byberry and Barbary roads. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your own materials. Free instruction. Light refreshments. 215-637-2266.
Esther House Women’s Ministry R.A.W. Kingdom, 3514 Ryan Ave. Every second Saturday of the month at 5:30 p.m. 215-333-2563 or[email protected].
Free Citizenship Classes Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 10 a.m. Information session. Sponsored by Philadelphia Citizenship Action Network. Class begins Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. 215-457-0272.
Free Movie Sight & Sound Theaters’ Noah. Calvary Church at Cottman, Cottman Avenue and Frontenac Street. 6 p.m.
Literacy Lab Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Noon to 3:30 p.m. For children in grades 1-3. Continues Feb. 15, 22 and 29. 215-685-8755.
Nerdvana Gaming Meet-Up Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 12:30 to 4 p.m. For ages 18-35. Gaming, cosplay, videos, discussion. 215-685-8755.
Open House Abington Lines Model Railroad Club. 2066 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Noon to 4 p.m. 215-598-7720.
Tu B’Shevat Lunch and Learn Seder Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Luncheon (tuna fish salad, egg salad, whitefish salad). $15 per adult; $7 per child. 215-677-1600.
Sunday, Feb. 9
EVENTS
Black History Month Program — Linda Salley, president of the African-American Museum of Bucks County, will speak on Secret Codes of Slaves & the Underground Railroad. 2 p.m. Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. Light refreshments at the conclusion of the presentation. $4 per adult. Students free. Open to the public. 215-788-9408.
Dinner and a Movie Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Choose an Academy Award-nominated film to watch. Pasta dinner and a showing of the Oscars will follow. $20, or $10 for kids over 7. Babysitting $5. 215-677-1600.
Open House Abington Lines Model Railroad Club. 2066 Second Street Pike, Richboro. Noon to 4 p.m. 215-598-7720.
Predict the Oscars 9:30 a.m. Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Presented by Moylan Mills, professor emeritus at Penn State Abington. 215-470-5264.
Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10:15 a.m. $10. Sundays. 215-698-3012.
Monday, Feb. 10
EVENTS
Book Event with Author Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave. 2 p.m. Pastor Jack Saarela will discuss his new book, available for purchase for $10. 215-342-2085. www.redemptionphiladelphia.org.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 367 St Christopher’s Trainer Hall, 13301 Proctor Road. 7:30 p.m.
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.
Chess Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St. 5 p.m. Open play. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. 215-685-0547.
Mr. Malcolm’s Science Show Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Mr. Malcolm to explore the solar system. Recommended for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Families welcome. 215-685-0498.
Mosaic Art Classes at 12:45 and 2 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Continues Feb. 17 and 24. $45 for four sessions, including most materials. 215-698-7300.
MEETINGS
East Torresdale Civic Association All Saints Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 7 p.m. Meets second Monday of the month. Easttorresdalecivic.com.
Resurrection of Our Lord Seniors School hall, 2000 Shelmire Ave. (at Large Street). 9 a.m. Second and fourth Mondays of the month, September to June. Refreshments and bingo.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
EVENTS
CareerLink Resume Workshops Sponsored by Pennsylvania CareerLink. 1-3 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Learn how to create your own resume and apply for jobs online. Continues Feb. 18 and 25. 215-685-8756.
Computer Basics Workshop Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 11 a.m. to noon. Continues Feb. 18 and 25. 215-685-8755.
Flea Market Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road (at Tabor Avenue). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 215-697-8000.
Preschool Story Time 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and coloring. For children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. Continues Feb. 18. 215-685-9383.
Sculpt & Tone with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 6-7 p.m. $10. Tuesdays. 215-698-3012.
Total Joint Replacement Education Class Jeanes Hospital second-floor pathology conference room, 7600 Central Ave. 11 a.m. to noon. Preregister: 215-728-3944.
MEETINGS
Holmesburg Civic Association 7:15 p.m. Holmesburg Recreation Center, Rhawn and Ditman streets. 215-332-6781.
Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim 9768 Verree Road. 1 p.m. Guest speaker Richard Krassen , author of Breadcrumbs on My Journey: Celebrating Life In The City of Brotherly Love. Refreshments. Free. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 215-677-1600.
Somerton Civic Association Walker Lodge 306, 1290 Southampton Road. Meets second Tuesday of the month, except July and August. 7 p.m. somertoncivic.com
Wednesday, Feb. 12
EVENTS
Bariatric Information Session 5 to 6 p.m. Nazareth Hospital, 2601 Holme Ave. 855-LESS YOU.
Pajama Story Times Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road. 6:30 p.m. Stories and songs before bedtime. Bring a stuffed animal and blanket. For children ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult. Siblings welcome. Continues March 11. 215-685-9383.
Seniors Singles Valentines Dance/Live Music As-so-ci-ated Pol-ish Home, 9150 Academy Road. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Open to ages 50-plus. Ad-mis-sion is $12. Park-ing be-hind build-ing. 215-834-7310.
MEETINGS
Fox Chase Homeowners Association/Town Watch, American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Meets the second Wednesday of the month, except August and December, 7:30 p.m. foxchasehomeowners.org, foxchasetownwatch.org
Tacony Civic Association Tacony Library, Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street. 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, except July.
Thursday, Feb. 13
EVENTS
Adult Education Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Class led by Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham. 8-9 p.m. 215-677-1600.
Afterschool Science Club – 4:30 p.m. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. For ages 7+ and their adult caregiver. Continues March 12. 215-685-0498.
Current Events with Jack Belitsky Sidewater House Apartments, 780 Byberry Road. Second Thursday of the month. Lunch at noon, discussion at 12:45 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 09561 Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Ave. For girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meets every other Thursday. [email protected].
Shotokan Karate Ages 13 and up. $10. SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 8 p.m. 215-698-3012.
MEETINGS
Al-Anon Beginners. 7:30-9 p.m. Livengrin Foundation, 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem.
Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association 7 p.m. Wesley Enhanced Living, 7040 Oxford Ave.
Grief Support Group Sponsored by nonprofit Liberty Hospice. Meets second Thursday of the month at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. 2 to 3:30 p.m. 215-603-4642.
Manga/Anime Club Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. 4 p.m. Bring your favorite anime on DVD to watch. 215-685-8756.
VENDOR ALERTS
Spring Craft Fair Sponsored by Christ the King Ladies Auxiliary. 3252 Chesterfield Road. Sunday, March 22. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25 per table (table provided). Reserve a space: Dolly, 215-603-0058.
