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HIGH SCHOOLS

• Archbishop Ryan — Class of 1972. 50th reunion. Friday, June 10. 7-11 p.m. Philadelphia Ballroom, 2014 Hornig Road. 215-632-1144.

• Archbishop Wood — Class of 1971. April 9. The Bucks Club, 2600 York Road, Jamison. $75, includes buffet, DJ and photographer. Cash bar. Greg Volm: NVolm@comcast.net.

• Father Judge — Class of 1987. Saturday, April 2. FOP Lodge 5. Kevin Huckel: khuckel@fatherjudge.com.

• Father Judge — Class of 1972. Saturday, April 30. Father Judge High School. Kevin Huckel: khuckel@fatherjudge.com.

• Father Judge — Class of 1962. Sunday, Sept. 11. Ashburner Inn. Kevin Huckel: khuckel@fatherjudge.com.

• North Catholic — Class of 1970. Saturday, March 26. 7-11 p.m. Sprinkler Fitters Emerald Room, 14004 McNulty Road. $70 per person. Buffet dinner, open bar, music. Jim Kelly: 215-808-4227 or John Peteraf: 215-342-7335.

• North Catholic — Class of 1972. 50th anniversary reunion. Steve Cardullo: scardullo@comcast.net or John Garson: gronski45@verizon.net.

• Northeast — Class of 1974. Class No. 133. Avi (Allan) Adelman: Avi@PhotographerOnBoard.com. More information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/northeast1974reunion.

• St. Joseph’s Prep – Classes of 1970, ‘71 and ‘72. June 3-5. 215-978-1950.

• St. Maria Goretti – Class of 1970 Sunday, April 24. 12:30 p.m (check-in) and from 1 to 5 p.m. at Penns Landing Caterers. Facebook page: St Maria Goretti Class of 1970 Philadelphia PA. Send contact information to SMG1970s50th@yahoo.com

• South Philadelphia — Class of 1968. 55th reunion. Oct. 21, 2023. Noon to 4 p.m. Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. $60. Buffet dinner, open bar. Arleen Liberi [609-922-2419], Maria Leati [856-287-3734] or Stephen Michielli [267-252-2740].

OTHER REUNIONS

Navy Reunions

• Visit HullNumber.com for a listing of reunions. The site is a free service enabling Navy shipmates to renew old friendships. There are currently more than 8,700 Navy ship, submarine and air squadron personnel rosters listed. ••

 

St. Hubert day trip

St. Hubert will hold its seventh annual summer fun day trip on Tuesday, June 21. There will be a one-hour ride on a cruise ship, followed by a four-hour stay at Resorts casino, with $10 back in slot cash. The day will end at the Tomasello winery for a sitdown dinner and complimentary wine tasting.

A bus will depart St. Hubert at 8:45 a.m. and arrive back at about 9 p.m. The cost is $90, due by May 15. Contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or mclifford@huberts.org. ••

Training family medicine physicians

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic announced that its Family Medicine Residency program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Residency Review Committee. The program’s first class is scheduled to begin July 1.

The new Family Medicine residency program is co-sponsored by THMA’s Nazareth Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. Residents in the program will complete their training at THMA’s newly constructed St. Mary Family Medicine practice, located at 3331 Street Road in Bensalem.

It is anticipated that more than 1,000 new primary care providers will be needed in Pennsylvania by 2030, or 11% of the current workforce, due to an aging, growing and increasingly insured population. The THMA Family Medicine residency program will graduate eight new family medicine physicians each year, beginning with its first class of graduates in 2025.

To learn more about the THMA Family Medicine Residency program, visit https://www.trinityhealthma.org/healthcare-professionals/gme/st-mary/family-medicine/. ••

Vaccines, boosters Tuesday in Tacony

Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., will offer free COVID vaccines and boosters for ages 12 and older on Tuesday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., administered by the city Department of Public Health. Walk-ins are encouraged. Call 215-685-8755. ••

Quiz Show Fun: Yesteryear’s Big Hitters

Journalist, author and broadcaster Ed Eisen will host Quiz Show Fun: Yesteryear’s Big Hitters, a quiz show about the big stars of radio, television and the silver screen, on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redeemer Health Lafayette, 8500 Verree Road. A complimentary lunch and tours of Lafayette’s senior living apartments will follow the presentation. To register, visit https://www.redeemerhealth.org/RegisterQuizShow or call 800-818-4747. ••

Sign up for senior softball

Philadelphia Senior Softball League is looking for experienced players for their 58 and over league. The season starts mid-April and runs through September. There are about 30 games along with playoffs. No games are played in July. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Crispin Field, Holme and Convent avenues.

For more information, call Jim Wilson at 609-636-1702 or Marty King at 215-698-0009. ••

Craft fair on April 3

The Villages of Pine Valley will host a craft fair on Sunday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its clubhouse, 900 Pine Valley Blvd. There will be homemade candy, jewelry, wreaths, candles and more. ••

Learn about travel

A presentation showcasing the new travel partnership between KleinLife and Starr Tours will be held at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For additional information, call 215-698-7300 or visit www.kleinlife.org. ••

Sisterhood meeting April 5

The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting a general meeting on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Cathryn Miller-Wilson, HIAS Pennsylvania executive director. Sisterhood members may arrive at 7 p.m. Call 215-677-1600. ••

South Phila. HS class of ‘68 reunion

The South Philadelphia High School Class of 1968 will hold its 55th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Tickets cost $60 and include buffet dinner and open bar. For tickets and more information, call Arleen Liberi [609-922-2419], Maria Leati [856-287-3734] or Stephen Michielli [267-252-2740]. ••

Upcoming cruises

The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a cruise to Charleston and Bermuda, June 2-12, on the Celebrity Summit, sailing from Cape Liberty, in North Jersey. Rates range from $1,577 to $2,387 per person, double occupancy.

Meanwhile, a fully escorted Holy Lands & Aegean Majesty cruise will sail Oct. 6-17, 2023, featuring 10 ports-of-call. Rates, including airfare, range from $4,198 to $7,998 per person, double occupancy.

Call 215-788-9408 for information and reservations. ••

Clothing drive for charity

The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, April 23. The event will be held at 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your gently used clothing, accessories, books and small trinkets in bags or boxed for pick-up. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care. ••

Activities offered

Tabas KleinLife Apartments, 2101 Strahle St., hosts a chess club every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in its community room.

Exercise takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bingo is played from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Call 215-745-3127. ••

Charity fashion show

The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a fashion show – Couture For The Cure – on Sunday, May 1 at the Sheraton Bucks County, 400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne. The cost is $55 and includes full-course lunch and show. There will be raffles, boutiques and jewelry and craft vendors. BOC Productions will present Fashions from Marlene’s of Collingswood, New Jersey. Doors open at 10 a.m. for shopping. Call Lorraine at 610-277-3631 for tickets. This event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care. ••

Donate blood

The Men’s Club of the Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, is holding a blood drive being run by the American Red Cross on Sunday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Call 215-677-1600. ••

North class of ‘70 reunion

North Catholic’s Class of 1970 will hold a reunion on Saturday, March 26, from 7-11 p.m. at Sprinkler Fitters Emerald Room, 14004 McNulty Road. The cost is $70 per person and includes a buffet dinner, open bar and music. For more information, call Jim Kelly at 215-808-4227, John Peteraf at 215-342-7335, Tom at 609-685-2491 or Jim Doc at 484-576-0381. ••

Dance party Sunday

West Catholic Girls’ Alumnae Association will hold a Motown Dance Party on Sunday, March 27, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Oaks Ballroom in Glenolden. There will be a sitdown luncheon, cash bar and coffee station. Make your check for $35 payable to WCGAA and mail it with your menu choice [Chicken Francaise  or Eggplant Parmigiana, vegetarian as well as gluten free] no later than March 19 to Denise Ware, 353 Wenonah Ave., Mantua, NJ 08051. For more information, email Rhubarb48@aol.com. ••

Oldies but goodies

The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, the Sisterhood, the Men’s Club and the Chaverim announce a joint Zoom program scheduled for Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m.  The program is Top Songs of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and Beyond. Charlie D will emcee the evening. The cost is $25 and open to all. There will also be a 50/50 – $5 for one chance or $10 for 3 chances. Send payment and email address to the synagogue office, 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The link for the program will be sent out a few days prior to the event. For details, call 215-677-1600. ••

Mission BBQ honoring Vietnam vets

National Vietnam Veterans Day is Tuesday, March 29. Mission BBQ, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd, is offering a free sandwich for Vietnam War veterans. As always, the national anthem will be played at noon. ••

Tea time

The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will be presenting its 25th anniversary tea on Sunday, April 24, from 2-4 p.m., at its headquarters at 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. Ticket price is $22 per person. Tea fare will include brewed tea, assorted tea sandwiches, scones and pastries. Reservation deadline is April 8. Call 215-788-9408. ••

Synagogue gala in May

Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson  Ave., the oldest synagogue in the Northeast, will be celebrating its 97th anniversary with a gala on Sunday, May 22, at the Bensalem Country Club. All present and past members and friends are invited. Call 215-969-5346. ••

Father Judge reunions

Three Father Judge graduating classes will be holding reunions this year.

The Class of 1987 will hold its 35-year reunion at FOP Lodge 5 on Saturday, April 2.

The Class of 1972 will hold its 50-year reunion at Father Judge on Saturday, April 30.

The Class of 1962 will hold its 60-year reunion at the Ashburner Inn on Sunday, Sept. 11.

For more information, email Kevin Huckel at khuckel@fatherjudge.com. ••

Upcoming bus trip

The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, May 14, to see the Broadway production of The Music Man. The cost is $345, which includes orchestra seating and round-trip motor coach. Bus leaves from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham. Call Harriet at 215-969-8366 for tickets. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care. ••

History presentation in Bristol

The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., in Bristol Borough, will present The History of Burlington Island on Sunday, March 27, at  2 p.m. The presentation will be given by Judy Gauntt, president and founder of the Friends of Burlington Island. Light refreshment will be served at the conclusion of the program. Advance reservations are required at 215-788-9408. COVID-19 vaccinations and masks are requested. A donation of $4/adult is requested; no charge for students. ••

1970 Goretti reunion rescheduled for April 24

St. Maria Goretti Class of 1970’s 50 (+2) reunion will be held on April 24. Postponed because of COVID, it will be a celebration of those born in 1952 who will also turn Classy 70 this year. The event is from 1-5 p.m. with a 12:30 p.m. check-in at Penns Landing Caterers at 1301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. For more information, check the Facebook page: St Maria Goretti Class of 1970 Philadelphia PA. Send contact information to SMG1970s50th@yahoo.com to ensure you receive an invitation. ••

Tickets available for Southern Class of 1976 reunion

The South Philadelphia High School Class of 1976 will hold its 45th reunion on March 18 at the Lazaretto Ballroom, located at 99 Wanamaker Ave. in Essington, from 7-11 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, contact the Class of 1976 reunion coordinators Michele T. at impizazz143@gmail.com or 267-971-4386 or contact Maria S. at mshonesty747@aol.com or 215-463-3215. Tickets are $50 per person. ••

Luncheon and military salute

The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to Spring Lake, New Jersey, on Wednesday, May 25, featuring a luncheon and a Memorial Day Armed Services Salute at Doolan’s Shore Club. All-inclusive price is $128 per person. For details and reservations, call 215-788-9043. Reservations close on April 4. ••

Register at Maternity BVM

Registration for Maternity BVM School, 9322 Old Bustleton Ave, will be held for Pre K to Grade 8 on Wednesday, March 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Financial aid is available, as needed. For registration forms and details, go to www.maternitybvm.net, or contact advancement director Mike McDonough at 215-908-3329 or mmcdonough@maternitybvm.net. ••

Trip to Atlantic City

Holy Innocents will hold a trip to Tropicana Casino on Thursday, April 21. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9 a.m., and leave the Tropicana at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $35, due by April 14. There will be $20 in slot cash. For information and to reserve a seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••

Spring Fling on April 9

Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St., will host a Spring Fling on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The indoor festival will feature a flea market, holiday table, baked goods and chances sold for gift baskets. Homemade soups and lunch will be available. Call 215-342-9447. ••

Buy tickets for North Catholic communion breakfast

The deadline is March 29 at 7 p.m. to buy tickets for the 91st annual Northeast Catholic Alumni Association community breakfast on Sunday, April 3. Mass at 8:30 a.m. will be at St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Breakfast will follow at Regal Caterers, 5411 Oxford Ave. Tickets at $30 can be obtained by calling the alumni office at 215-543-1051. Additional info can be found at necathalumni.com. ••

VFW looking for members

Bustleton-Somerton VFW Post 6617 has amended its name. As of December 2021, its new Charter reads, “Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617,” to honor all members of Philadelphia who served during the 20-year War on Terror. Strange was among 30 Special Operators killed when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan on Aug 6, 2011. Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW. Contact Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••

Job fair on Tuesday

The Bucks County Spring Job Fair will take place on March 29 at Oxford Valley Mall. Hosted by RecruitmentQueen, the career fair features an array of positions in industries such as healthcare, customer service, banking, manufacturing and retail. In all, more than 500 jobs will be available. The fair will be held in the center court of Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 Old Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bucks-county-spring-job-fair-tickets-267173933427. Employers interested in participating can contact Jennifer Schultz at 267-981-5976 or jennifer@recruitmentqueen.com. ••

Indoor flea market open

A new indoor flea market will be open weekends through March at the Roosevelt Mall, 2329 Cottman Ave., next to Rainbow. Indoor spaces are $50. For more information, visit PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••

Theater presents comedy show

Playmasters Theatre Workshop, located in Neshaminy State Park, on State Road in Bensalem, will present the comedy Don’t Talk to the Actors, through April 3. Tickets are $15 cash or check at the door. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 215-245-7850 or visit www.playmasters.org. ••

Screen for lung cancer

Temple University Health System has launched a system-wide lung cancer screening program to catch the disease in its earliest stages. The new Temple Healthy Chest Initiative will combine and expand successful screening programs already in place. The program will also simultaneously screen for other common comorbidities, such as undiagnosed lung or heart disease, osteoporosis, sleep apnea, diabetes and other cancers. Screening for lung cancer involves a low-dose CT scan, which takes 10 minutes and requires no preparation on the patient’s part. Screenings are available at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Jeanes Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call 800-TEMPLE-MED. ••

State money for Oxford Circle CCDA

State Rep. Jared Solomon secured a $30,000 grant for the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association from the Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant will be used for professional street cleaning initiatives and administrative costs associated with the Oxford Circle Cleaning Project.

“This is a shining example of what can happen when community organizations partner with state government for the benefit of our communities,” Solomon said. “I was happy to secure this grant for OCCCDA so they can continue the great work they do to make Northeast Philadelphia a great place to live.” ••

Fuel Healthy Kitchen opens on Boulevard

Fuel Healthy Kitchen, which offers convenient, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks on the go, has opened at 10090 Roosevelt Blvd. Fresh, healthy menu options include salads, rice bowls, sandwiches and burgers, smoothies and juices. Orders can be placed in store using mobile kiosks or online via Fuel’s custom app or all third-party delivery platforms, with food available for contactless pickup in store or delivery. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit http://fuelrechargeyourself.com/. ••

Fox Chase hires cancer researcher

Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Amy M. Whitaker, who will join the Molecular Therapeutics research program and the Cancer Epigenetics Institute as an assistant professor. As a principal investigator, Whitaker will lead her research team in investigating pressing questions at the intersection of DNA damage, DNA repair and transcriptional regulation. Their long-term goal is to identify molecular targets that can be exploited to improve cancer therapies. ••

Quizzo at Ryan

The Archbishop Ryan lacrosse team will hold a Quizzo Night on Friday, April 1, in the South cafeteria of the school, 11201 Academy Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Quizzo begins at 7:30. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tables of eight can be reserved. It’s a BYOB/snacks event. There will be a 50/50, raffle baskets, an extra cash round, mulligans and a cash prize. For tickets, email ArchRyanLax@gmail.com. ••

Craft show starts April 2

A craft show will take place at Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike in Southampton, from April 2-9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an array of handmade crafts, candy, wreaths, jewelry, holiday gift items and more. For more information, call 215-808-3004, visit ThreeDcrafts.com or go to the Farmhouse Craft Show page on Facebook. ••

Concert to feed needy

Bridesburg United Methodist Church, 2717 Kirkbride St., will host a Concert for Hunger on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Performers will be Eric Rapp, Wendy Schettig, Descendants of Noah, Keith Andrew Grim, Jim Winder and the Race, Liz Collins and Think of Three. Admission is free. There will be T-shirt sales, a food concession and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Bridesburg Community Food Pantry. ••

Flea market at Roosevelt Mall

The Roosevelt Mall Flea Market will run outdoors in the parking lot at 2445 Cottman Ave., every Sunday from April through November, including Easter Sunday. The market runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 150 vendors will be on hand featuring new and used items, household goods, electronics and all types of general merchandise. One parking space is $30. Bring your own tables. There is plenty of free parking. For reservations, call 215-625-FLEA (3532). ••

Craft and vendor show in Tacony

K&P Expressive Events will hold a craft and vendor event on Sunday, April 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at 6649 Keystone St., in the lower hall of the former St. Leo School. There will be more than 25 crafters and vendors. Email kpexpressiveevents@gmail.com. ••

Help make palms

Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7051 Tulip St., invites the public to make palms from April 4-8, from 3 to 8 p.m. Palms will be for sale after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, April, 9, and on Palm Sunday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For preorders, contact Tony Volpe at tonyvolpe22@hotmail.com or 215-837-7666. ••

Upcoming performance at Glen Foerd

Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will host the Philadelphia debut of To Reach the Light, a new original work of music, voice and dance by Philadelphia-based vocal ensemble Variant 6 in collaboration with IlluminArts and Dimensions Dance Theatre, on Sunday, April 3, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $35. Call 215-632-5330 or visit www.glenfoerd.org/events/2021/11/26/to-reach-the-light-performance. ••

Learn how to bake Matzah

KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., and the Chabad Living Legacy Program invites the community to learn how to bake Matzah, an unleavened flatbread that is an integral part of the seven-day Jewish festival of Passover. The free event is set for Tuesday, April 5, at 12:15 p.m. Chabad Rabbi Eli Strasberg will lead the culinary program entitled The Model Matzah Bakery as a prelude to the Passover festival. The holiday begins on Friday, April 15 at sundown and runs through Saturday evening, April 23. Call 215-698-7300. ••

Tarken hosting adult art club

Tarken Recreation Center, 6250 Frontenac St., hosts an adult art club, which meets on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., through April 5. Practice and discuss painting and drawing: still life, portraits, figure drawing, abstract art and illustrations. The program will conclude with a spring art show on April 14 for members to show off their work. No experience necessary. Basic art supplies will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies if they have them. The program will be held in person or virtually, through Zoom, upon request. To register, call 215-685-1226 or find the @Tarkenplayground page on Facebook. ••

Support veterans

The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary is recruiting new members to help with supporting and raising funds for the military and veterans. Become a member by filling out an application at a meetings on the following Tuesdays: April 5, June 7 and Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 366 Corp. John Loudenslager, 7976 Oxford Ave. ••

Go see High School Musical

Frankford High School, 5000 Oxford Ave., will present Disney’s High School Musical from April 6-8. Showtimes are 6 p.m. on April 6-7 and 1 p.m. on April 8. Tickets cost $5. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. ••

Blood donor event in Somerton

Fellowship Bible Church and the Somerton Civic Association are hosting a blood drive in cooperation with the Red Cross on Monday, April 11, from 2-7 p.m. at the church, at 13021 Worthington Road. Sign up to donate blood by visiting https://rcblood.org/3t5IeAo. ••

Attend Easter Egg Hunt

Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 205 Huntingdon Pike in Rockledge, will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be games, candy and prizes. All children are welcome. ••

Passover barbecue

The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, is holding its annual Passover barbecue on Wednesday, April 20, at 6 p.m. Cost for adults is $22 per person and $15 for children 13 and younger. The menu is chicken, hot dogs, chips, salad, gefilte fish, fruit, cake and more. Call 215-677-1600 for details or to make reservations. ••

Family fun at Cranaleith

Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, wil host a Family Fun Fair on Sunday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, craft beer, kids’ games, face painting, animals, yard sale, raffles, bee apiary demonstration, honey sale, Cranaleith Gift Shop, music, nonprofit groups, garden demonstrations and more. Admission and parking are free. ••

Meet the candidates

Holme Circle Civic Association is holding a Meet the Candidates night on Wednesday, April 27, from 7-9 p.m. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. The following candidates are expected: U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and challenger Aaron Bashir; 6th Councilmanic District candidate Mike Driscoll; 173rd Legislative District candidate Pete McDermott; state Rep. Ed Neilson; and 5th Senatorial District candidates Shawn Dillon and Sam Oropeza. ••

Bingo on May 7

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will hold bingo on May 7, from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Call 215-423-0792. ••

Register for Red Tiger Cup

The Red Tiger TKD Cup will take place on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryn Athyn College’s Asplundh Fieldhouse, 2775 Buck Road, in Bryn Athyn. There will be competitions in sparring, patterns and special technique. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top three competitors in each division. Call 215-969-9962 or email redtigertkd@gmail.com. ••

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