Thursday, Feb. 20
EVENTS
Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal Vintage Harmony is searching for new members, both men and women. Rehearsals are every first and third Thursday each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem. 215-355-4804.
Elements of Drawing Class 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Supplies included. Continues Feb. 27. $50 for four sessions. 215-698-7300.
Newtown-Yardley Creative Writers Workshop Corner Bakery, 3 West Road, Newtown. 6:30 to 9 p.m. 267-679-6804,[email protected] or meetup.com.
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 or philadelphiasfirsttoastmasters.com.
Rosalie’s Review 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Friendly discussion of various topics and issues that touch on culture and news. 215-698-7300.
Speaker Series: Music of the Big Bands with Herb Kaufman 2 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. $5. 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or[email protected].
Total Body Fit with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. $10. 5:15 p.m. Thursdays. 215-698-3012.
MEETINGS
Book Discussion Group With Rita and MaryAnn. Cosponsored by Northeast NORC. Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. Noon. This month’s selection features is Michael Connelly’s The Night Fire. $2. Light refreshments. 215-677-1600. Need a ride? 215-320-0351.
Friends of Pennypack Park Deer Meadows Retirement Community, 8301 Roosevelt Blvd., main entrance (rear of complex), 7:30 p.m., 215-934-PARK. Group meets third Thursday every month.
Rhawnhurst Civic Association Hosts Eyes and Ears Blockwatch. Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church auditorium, 7701 Loretto Ave. 6:30 p.m.
Upper Holmesburg Civic Association St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. 7 p.m. The grou
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. 21
EVENTS
Adult Book Club Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 3 p.m. Light refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. Continues March 20. 215-685-0494.
Bingo Loudenslager American Legion Post, 7976 Oxford Ave. 7 p.m. Every third Friday of the month. [email protected].
Fitness Program for Adults 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Continues Feb. 28. 215-685-8755.
Quizzo Night Sponsored by Archbishop Ryan lacrosse team. Ryan south cafeteria, 11201 Academy Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Quizzo begins 7:30. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Reserved tables of eight or more. BYOB/snacks, 50/50, raffle baskets, extra cash round, cash prize, mulligans. Tickets: Marie, 215-612-0524, or [email protected].
MEETINGS
Breastfeeding Support Group Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments. Every third Friday. Sponsored by Maternity Care Coalition. 215-850-6855.
Saturday, Feb. 22
EVENTS
Bazaar St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gift shopping, attic treasures, Tombola game table, raffle prizes, baked table filled with goodies. Lunch specials and homemade food, including soup and dessert. 215-423-0792.
Census Job Fair 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 215-685-8755.
Citizenship Class Information Session Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continues Feb. 29. 215-685-8755.
Free Citizenship Classes Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 10 a.m. Sponsored by Philadelphia Citizenship Action Network. 215-457-0272.
Fundraiser – For Regina Coeli Council Knights of Columbus. Featuring Frank DeRosa performing a Neil Diamond tribute. 9621 James St. $40. Includes open bar and buffet. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Showtime at 8. Tickets: Mike Ciampoli, 215-605-2857.
Literacy Lab Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Noon to 3:30 p.m. For children in grades 1-3. Continues Feb. 29. 215-685-8755.
Pilates with Wendy SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10-11 a.m. $10. Saturdays. 215-698-3012.
Super Saturdays Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave. 3 p.m. Chess, checkers, board games, Legos, light refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Torresdale Library. Continues Feb. 29 and March 14 and 28. 215-685-0494.
Sunday, Feb. 23
EVENTS
Amici Opera Company 3 p.m. Colombo. United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. 215-224-0257.
Bingo Neshaminy Activity Center, 1842 Brownsville Road, Trevose. 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. Last Sunday of every month. 215-355-6967.
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.
Movie Sponsored by St. Dominic Respect Life Ministry. Unplanned. Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. 4 p.m. Free will offering. Teens under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
St. Patrick’s Day Observance Benefit 3-7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. $40, or $20 for kids 16 or younger. Food, domestic draft beer, live Irish bands, Emerald Pipe & Drum, Cummins School of Irish Dance, baskets of cheer. 215-429-0193.
Sculpt & Tone SPIN Community & Fitness, 10980 Norcom Road. 10:15 a.m. $10. Sundays. 215-698-3012.
Monday, Feb. 24
EVENTS
Art Adventures Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. For ages 7-plus and their adult caregiver. Continues March 23. 215-685-0498.
Mosaic Art Classes at 12:45 and 2 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. $45 for four sessions, including most materials. 215-698-7300.
Sort Clothing Donations 10 a.m. to noon. Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center of JFCS, 345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. 267-256-2131.
MEETINGS
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.
Take Back Your Neighborhood 7 p.m. Max Myers, 1600 Hellerman St.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
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. 215-685-8756.
Community Flag Making 4:30 p.m. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. Alycia Larson will discuss flags and banners that show how people choose to represent themselves, reflect on what is meaningful about people and where they live, and design and create flags or emblems. Recommended for children and families. 215-685-0498.
Computer Basics Workshop Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 11 a.m. to noon. 215-685-8755.
Jewish Memoirs 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Facilitated by Reena Friedman. 215-698-7300.
Let’s Talk with Yaffa: All About Purim KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. 12:40 p.m. 215-745-3127.
Making Your Vote Count – Redistricting Reform 6:45 p.m. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Presented by Rich Raffety, Montgomery County coordinator of Fair Districts PA. 484-756-9510 or [email protected].
Preschool Storytime For ages 2-5 with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 11 a.m. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Songs, stories, playtime. Younger and older siblings welcome. Continues March 3, 17, 24 and 31. 215-685-0498.
Red Cross Blood Drive Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. 1 to 7 p.m. 215-685-8755.
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. 6 to 7 p.m. Preregister: 215-728-3944.
MEETINGS
Wissinoming Civic Association, 7 p.m. at Grace City Church, 6035 Walker St. Group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. 215-288-6468.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
EVENTS
Ashes to Go 8-9 a.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave. 215-525-2033 or[email protected].
Lunch & Learn with Jer 12:15 p.m. KleinLife: Rhawnhurst, 2101 Strahle St. Insight on getting the most out of your doctor visit. 215-745-3127.
Pajama Storytimes For ages 2-6 with their adult caregiver. Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 6:30 p.m. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Bring your stuffed animals or blanket. Continues March 4 and 25. 215-685-0498.
Resume Writing and Interview Technique Workshop with CareerLink Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Councilman Bobby Henon. 215-685-8755.
Urban Medicine Cabinet Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. 6:30 p.m. Make and take home your own tinctures, salves and syrups using native wild plants. 215-685-0512.
MEETINGS
Greater Bustleton Civic League American Heritage Federal Credit Union community room, 2060 Red Lion Road, 7 p.m. Meets on fourth Wednesday of the month, except July and August. Gbcl.online.
Holme Circle Civic Association, St. Jerome school hall, 3031 Stamford St. (at Colfax Street). 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments. Usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. 267-229-6004 or [email protected].
Poetry Club 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. Share your favorite poetry or your own created poetry. For adults. 215-685-8756.
William Penn Coin Club Meets fourth Wednesday of every month. Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27
EVENTS
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].
Movie: Southside with You 12:45 p.m. KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Future U.S. President Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) and lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) go on a fateful first date in the summer of 1989. 215-698-7300.
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 March 5, 12 and 26. 215-685-0494.
MEETINGS
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 March 5, 12 and 26. 215-685-0494. ••
VENDOR ALERTS
Flea Market Sponsored by St. Dominic Catholic Daughters. Saturday, March 14. Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. $20 (tables provided). 215-901-2033.
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.
