Designer bag bingo
St. Hubert Alumnae Designer Bag Bingo is on Sunday, April 30, from 1-4 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tickets cost $35 and include 15 rounds of bingo. A designer bag will be awarded to the winner of each round. Must be 18 to attend. For tickets, email [email protected]. ••
Donate clothes
The Bustleton Bengals will hold a clothing drive on Saturday, April 22, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at President Street and Conwell Avenue. Donations accepted include usable and wearable clothing and shoes; accessories; household items; toys; and car seats (with the base) and strollers. For possible pickup, call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179. ••
Free community meal
Redemption Lutheran Church, Bustleton Avenue and Rhawn Street, will offer a free community meal on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. There will be a Bible story and craft for the younger children, accompanied by a parent. Community meals will take place the third Thursday of every month. ••
Council forum
The Parkwood Civic Association will hold a candidates forum for City Council at-large candidates on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at St. Anselm parish hall, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road. The moderator will be Northeast Times editor Tom Waring. The Fresh Works Woodhaven will provide hoagie trays. ••
Healthy Kids Day
Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, will host Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public. There will be raffle baskets, a moonbounce, face painting, a dance recital demo in the gym at 10:30, sports program demos, arts and crafts, appearances by the Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion (10-11 a.m.), the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society and Special Olympics, gardening information and demos and a CPR demo. ••
FOP endorses Jeff Brown
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 endorsed Jeff Brown for mayor.
“Our brave men and women who risk their lives each and every day to protect our city deserve a mayor that has their backs and support. Jeff Brown promises to work collaboratively with the Philadelphia Police Department to address violent crime in our great city and hire the necessary officers to get the job done,” said Lodge 5 president John McNesby. “Brown will also work tirelessly for livable wages and benefits for our rank-and-file police officers and first responders.”
Brown has pledged more funding for recruitment, equipment and innovative training across specialized units.
“We’re urging our 6,500 officers and some 10,000 retirees to support Jeff Brown. The choice is crystal clear on primary election day,” McNesby said. ••
Mayoral forum in Northwood
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Northwood Civic Association will cosponsor a mayoral forum on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at St. James, 5185 Castor Ave. ••
Craft and vendor fair
Delaire Landing will host its annual craft and vendor fair on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its recreation center, 9355 State Road. All are invited. Email [email protected]. ••
Kidney care
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus will present How to Keep Your Kidneys Happy on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. The discussion will be led by Dr. Michael Levin, a Temple nephrologist. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, is offering a number of upcoming events.
Here is the schedule: Book Club, The Summer of ‘69 by Erin Hilderbrand, Friday, April 21, 1-3 p.m.; Storytime: Earth Day is Every Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; an interview with John A. McCabe, author of The Girl in Japan: A Young Soldier’s Story, Sunday, April 23, 2-3 p.m.; Fibercraft Friends on Fridays, April 28 and May 12, 1-3 p.m.; How to Dig Up Your Ancestors, a genealogy lecture on Friday, May 5, 1-3 p.m.; used book sale on Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the basement; and Storytime: Birds, Bees and Butterflies on Saturday, May 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Call 215-685-0599. ••
Program at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host One Book One Philadelphia: Old and New Ways with Instant Ramen In-Person on Wednesday, April 26, at 12:30 p.m. Join presenters La Sripanawongsa and David Dettmann for a culinary program to learn the history of instant Ramen and learn how to experiment, expand and customize your meal to suit your palate. The program is suitable for patrons of all ages. ••
Blood drive on Saturday
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. Sign up by calling 800-RED CROSS or going to www.redcrossblood.org and entering ALPOST366. ••
Learn to start a business
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host Start Your Own Business: Skills for Entrepreneurs on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Business coach and consultant Michelle Snow will provide an hour-long presentation on skills necessary to start your own business. Registration appreciated. To register, call 215-685-8756. ••
Author interview at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host an interview with John A. McCabe, author of The Girl in Japan: A Young Soldier’s Story, on Sunday, April 23, from 2-3 p.m. Hardcover copies of his book will be available for $32 plus tax. Call 215-685-0599. ••
St. Martha reunion
The St. Martha Grammar School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on Friday, June 2, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Irish Rover, at 1033 S. Bellevue Ave., in Langhorne. ••
Saxbys teams with Holy Family
Holy Family University and Saxbys have announced the launch of an Experiential Learning cafe set to open in fall 2023. The newest addition to the dining scene at Holy Family will be located inside the Education and Technology Center. The cafe will be designed for and run by students. Saxbys CEO Nick Bayer visited Holy Family to make the announcement with president Anne Prisco. ••
Hark named to PA Supreme Court committee
Ned Hark, a partner of the law firm of Goldsmith, Hark & Hornak, 7716 Castor Ave., was appointed to serve as a member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee. Hark, a former chair of the Family Law Sections of both the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations, is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has also chaired and served as a member of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service Oversight Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He has been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2005 and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America. He is a graduate of the Ohio Northern University School of Law and Albright College. He is a frequent lecturer on family law topics and has appeared as a guest on several television programs dealing with divorce, support and custody issues. ••
Dillon opposes safe injection sites
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon joined Sens. Christine Tartaglione, Sharif Street and Anthony Williams in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. vs. Safehouse case. The Justice Department is in settlement talks with Safehouse, the nonprofit that has proposed launching the site. The four lawmakers hope to prevent Safehouse from opening a safe injection site in the city.
“My constituents are worried that safe injection sites will threaten the safety of their communities. They’ve made it clear to me that they don’t want these sites near their homes, schools or places of worship,” Dillon said. “I want to address the root causes of the opioid epidemic, such as overprescribing pain medication and inadequate access to healthcare. We need to reduce opioid use and increase affordable recovery options. Safe injection sites do not address these underlying issues and may divert resources from vital prevention and treatment programs.” ••
PAF grants distributed
The 10th Councilmanic District organizations listed below received Philadelphia Activities Fund grants from City Councilman Brian O’Neill.
Grants were distributed during an event at American Heritage Credit Union.
Awardees were 2nd, 7th and 8th Police District Advisory Councils, Academy Sabres Youth Organization, American Legion Corp. John Loudenslager Post 366/Cub Pack 160, American Legion No. 366/Venture Crew 160, Archbishop Ryan High School ice hockey club, Archbishop Ryan Juniors Raiders Wrestling Club, Archbishop Ryan Theater Art Parents Association, Artisans Order of Mutual Protection Golden Artisan Senior Group, Boy Scout Troop 367, Boy Scouts of America Cub Pack 174, Boyle Playground Advisory Council, BSA Troop 0174, Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association, Bustleton Bengals, Calvary Athletic Association, Calvary Seniors II, Camp Achdus, Camp Calvary, CBS Community Center, Cedar Views Association, Christ the King Cares Program, Christ the King Parish/Cub Scout Pack 111, Christ the King Seniors, Christ the King swim team, Colleen P. Smith Memorial Fund, Cradle of Liberty Council 525 Boy Scouts of America/Female Scout Troop 18, Cub Scout Troop 290 of St. Cecilia Fox Chase/Boy Scout Troop 290, Danube Swabian Association, Federation Early Learning Services, FNE Raiders, FOP Seniors, Fox Chase Champions, Fox Chase Farm Livestock 4H Club, Fox Chase Homeowners Association, Fox Chase Rockledge Athletic Association, Fox Chase Soccer Club, Fox Chase Town Watch, Friends of Bustleton Library and Friends of Fox Chase Farm.
Also, Friends of the Fox Chase Library, Golden Years Seniors, Greater Bustleton Civic League, Hayes Playground Advisory Council, Holy Redeemer Food Cupboard, Home Runs For Holly, Justice Frank J. Montamuro Jr. Lodge 2193 Order Son of Italy, Liberty Bell Youth Organization, Lincoln Cultural Senior Association, Maternity BVM Cares Program, Maternity BVM Church St. Vincent DePaul Society, Maternity BVM CYO, Maternity BVM Senior Citizens, Millbrook Civic Association, NEO Youth Soccer, NEPCA of Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia, New World Association, Normandy Civic Association, Northeast Family YMCA, OLC swim team, Our Lady of Calvary Cares Program, Our Lady of Calvary CYO, Parkwood Youth Organization, Pegasus Riding Academy, Philadelphia Academy Charter School/Boy Scout Troop 449, Philadelphia Fire Explorer Program, Philadelphia Old Timers Soccer Association, Philadelphia Soccer Club of Northeast Philadelphia, Resurrection Girl Scouts, Resurrection Regional Catholic School Cares, Resurrection Regional Catholic School Playground, Retired Police Fire and Prison Guards Assoc., Rhawnhurst Athletic Association, Rhawnhurst Civic Association, Rosemary Montagno Senior Center Inc., St. Albert the Great Church/School, St. Anselm Church, St. Anselm School, St. Cecilia Parish, Scouts BSA Boy Scout Troop 18, Self Help Movement Inc., Somerton Civic Association, Somerton Youth Organization, St. Albert the Great 55 Club, St. Christopher Church, St. Martha Parish School, St. Martha Senior Club, St. Martha swim team, Storm Chasers Swim and West Torresdale/Morrell Park Civic Association. ••
SMT school tour, anniversary Mass
St. Martin of Tours Parish invites all school alumni, current and past parishioners and friends to a 100th anniversary Mass in the upper church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., on Sunday, April 30, at noon. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward Adams. Earlier, there will be tours of the school at 10 a.m. ••
Bingo and show at VFW
KBJB Entertainment will present Love American Style Prize Bingo on Sunday, April 30, at Rising Sun VFW Post 2819, 6850 Martins Mill Road. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the show starts at 3. Tickets are $20 and available at the door. They include two bingo boards and a show. Additional boards will be available for purchase. There will be a cash bar. Half of all proceeds will benefit Post 2819. Bring your own snacks. No outside alcohol permitted. For tickets and more information, call 215-728-5959, email [email protected] or pay on Venmo @KBJBEntertainment. ••
Poetry at NE Regional
An evening of poetry and open mic will take place on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. The featured poets will be TS Hawkins and Emari DiGiorgio. ••
5K for charity
Madison’s Miracles Inc. – a charity in memory of Fox Chase native Madison Klepesky – will present the Flying Angels 5K on June 10 at 8 a.m. in Beaufort, South Carolina. Sponsorships are available at $1,250, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. To make a donation, send checks payable to Madison’s Miracles Inc. to 4 Fox Sparrow Road, Beaufort, SC 29907. For more information, call 267-226-9500, visit https://www.madisonsmiraclesinc.org/ or email [email protected].
Madison Klepesky, a St. Cecilia and St. Hubert graduate, was 18 when she died in a car accident caused by a speeding drunk driver in 2021 in South Carolina. She was a student at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. She would have turned 20 on June 10, the day of the 5K. ••
Tae Kwon Do competition
Red Tiger Tae Kwon Do will hold its USTC Red Tiger Cup on Saturday, May 6, at 8 a.m. at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road in Newtown. Students will compete in sparring, patterns and special technique with trophies and medals awarded to the top three competitors in each division. Call 215-969-9962. ••
Alumni Day at Northeast
The Northeast High School Annual Alumni Day will be held on Friday, May 5. The awards ceremony starts at 9 a.m. at the school, followed by a brunch at Tiffany Diner. The ceremony and brunch are open to all Northeast High alumni. To RSVP for the brunch, email [email protected]. ••
Vendors needed for flea market
A flea market will take place outside Northeast High School, 1601 Cottman Ave., on Saturday, May 6. Setup is at 6 a.m. The flea market is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is May 7. Proceeds will support unified sports, the magnet program and Northeast Alumni Association. Vendor space is $25. Bring your own table. Call the alumni office at 215-400-3200, Ext. 4 or email [email protected]. ••
Resource fair at Holy Family
Holy Family University will welcome best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Campus Center Gymnasium, 9801 Frankford Ave. The event is free to the public, includes free parking and will also feature Nicholas Emeigh, associate executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Bucks County. Guests will also have access to a resource fair. For more information or to participate in the resource fair, contact associate professor Patrick McElwaine at 267-341-4014 or [email protected]. ••
Go see Mamma Mia!
The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Mamma Mia! from June 2-4 at 7 p.m. at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St., or on Venmo @TheStarplayers. For more information, contact director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714 or [email protected]. ••
May book club meeting
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The book is Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts. To register, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Program on Streisand
Learn about the life and career of Barbra Streisand at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Sisterhood’s High Tea on Tuesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. at 9768 Verree Road. Wear your best high tea attire. The afternoon will begin with a luncheon. Sisterhood member Maxine Goldman will present the program. RSVP by sending your check for $36, made out to CSS Sisterhood, with High Tea on the memo line, to the CSS office at the address above. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Job fair at PATH
People Acting To Help, 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Castor Avenue), will be hosting a job fair with walk-in interviews on Wednesday, May 3, from 3-6 p.m. PATH is hiring for positions in both its behavioral health and intellectual disability programs, from entry-level residential to credentialed clinical and program staff as well as administrative positions. Bring your resume. Free parking is available in the PATH lot on Elgin Street. To learn more about PATH and to see its available positions, visit www.pathcenter.org. ••
Learn about healthy diet
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, invites the public for an afternoon of cooking, eating and learning about the healthy Mediterranean diet. On Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m., the synagogue will welcome guest chef Aliza Green and registered dietician and founder of Key Nutrition Olena Zinshtein, who together will cook and talk about the Mediterranean diet. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are required. Send your check to the synagogue office by May 26. Call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Car show, family fun
American Heritage Credit Union and BIG 98.1 will host the 19th Annual Car Show and Member Appreciation Day on May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2060 Red Lion Road. The free event is open to the community. All proceeds from the day will support the Kids-N-Hope Foundation. Attendees can enjoy hundreds of classic, muscle and modern show cars as well as visit 40 vendors at the craft show and get a bite to eat at one of the food trucks. A Family Fun Zone will feature inflatable activities, a petting zoo and carnival games. BIG 98.1 will also broadcast around the campus during the event. American Heritage will also dedicate a permanent POW/MIA Chair of Honor, which will be placed in the Carriage House branch. The unoccupied chair will serve as a tribute to prisoners of war and service members who are missing in action, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. Car clubs and owners can register for the show prior to the event for $15 or on the day of for $20 and will be entered for a chance to win one of the 75 trophies given away that day. To register your car or car club for the show, visit AHCU.co/CarShow. ••
What’s your favorite book?
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Members can speak about their favorite book. To register, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Fox Chase No. 2 in cancer surgeries
According to the 2022 Cancer Surgery Volume Report from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, Fox Chase Cancer Center performed the second-highest number of cancer surgeries in Pennsylvania in the last fiscal year.
Considered by surgical type, Fox Chase Cancer Center performed more bladder cancer surgeries than any other hospital in the state, and ranked second highest for colon cancer, liver, lung, prostate and stomach.
“Data from PHC4 does not control for the size of the hospital, so being second in volumes when we are not the second-largest hospital is even more impactful,” said Dr. Robert Uzzo, president and CEO of Fox Chase. “Because we know that higher volumes are linked to better outcomes, these numbers indicate that Fox Chase is a top performer for cancer surgery in the region. We hope these statistics will be helpful in providing cancer patients and their families with information to make important decisions.”
The data included is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. ••
Local opera performances
Amici Opera Company will present J. Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann on Saturday, April 22, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. Next, Amici will present Giovanna D’Arco (Joan of Arc) on Sundays, April 23 and 30, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer. Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
South Phila. HS class of ‘68 reunion
The South Philadelphia High School Class of 1968 will hold its 55th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 21, 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]. ••
Senior health fair
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7600 Central Ave., will host a senior health and wellness fair in its lobby on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free blood pressure testing, stroke risk assessment, refreshments, giveaways, information and raffles. Parking is free. Call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
St. Jerome seniors to meet
The St. Jerome’s Senior Group will meet on Thursdays, April 27 and May 11 and 25, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m., and the meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
John J. Nesbitt reunion
The 52nd reunion dinner of former employees of John J. Nesbitt will take place on Wednesday, May 3, at 1 p.m. at Tiffany Diner, Welsh Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. Nesbitt was a large commercial heating and air conditioning company at State Road and Rhawn Street. The cost is $30 and includes the meal. Contact Edward Apice at 215-637-2637 or [email protected]. ••
Dancing at KleinLife
A line dancing program for active adults is being offered at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Free and open to the public, the program led by Steven Mesh is being held on Monday, April 24. The time is 12:30 p.m. For further information and to register for the dance program, contact Shelley Geltzer at 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or [email protected]. ••
Entertainer Primerano on stage
Singer/pianist John Primerano will appear at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave. in Sellersville, on April 22, at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 215-257-5808. For more information, visit JohnPrimerano.com. ••
Trip to Franklin Institute
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to the Disney100 Exhibition at the Franklin Institute, followed by dinner at Spasso’s Italian Grill, on Wednesday, June 21. The all-inclusive cost is $148. Call 215-788-2106. ••
Tea in Bristol
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will be hosting its annual tea on Sunday, April 30, from 2 to 4 p.m., at its headquarters at 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. Ticket price is $35. Tea fare will include assorted sandwiches, scones, pastries and brewed tea. Added features this year are an exhibition of artwork by several members of the Artists of Bristol and musical selections by local keyboard virtuoso Francis X. Danis. The deadline to register is April 19. Call 215-788-9408. ••
Sisterhood meeting in May
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, May 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the program beginning at 7:30. Lynn Levin will speak about her new collection of short stories entitled House Parties. Levin is a poet, author, translator and adjunct associate professor in the Department of English and Philosophy at Drexel University. Copies of her book will be available for sale for $20. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for the program. Call the synagogue office at 215-677-1600. ••
Cultural trip to Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will take a one-hour tour of Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Thursday, May 18, at 1 p.m. There are no steps, and restrooms are accessible. The cost is $10 per person. To register, send a check, payable to CSS Sisterhood, with Bryn Athyn on the memo line, to the CSS office, 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115, Attn: Bryn Athyn. Include the name, email address and phone number of each person registering. For questions, call Lynn Azoulay at 215-677-1600. ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW 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. ••
Upcoming cruise
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a fully escorted Holy Lands & Aegean Majesty cruise from Oct. 6-17, visiting Israel, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Italy. Rates, including airfare, range from $4,298 to $8,098 per person, double occupancy. Call 215-788-9408 for information and reservations. ••
Cruise the Mediterranean
Norwegian Cruise Line will host a Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Venice on Oct. 10-19. The trip is all inclusive with round-trip airfare, a beverage package, all meals, three specialty dinners, taxes, transfers and all gratuities. The cost for a balcony sea view cabin is $3,511 per person. For more information, contact Fillmore Travel’s Kevin Fries at 215-498-8294 or [email protected]. ••
Shabbat dinner
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will celebrate Shabbat Across America on Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m. There will be a Shabbat dinner, followed by services and concluding with an Oneg Shabbat. The cost is $18 per person. Reservations are due by April 21. Mail your check to the synagogue. For further details, call 215-677-1600. ••
North Catholic reunion
Northeast Catholic Class of 1969 will meet on May 13 at 2 p.m. at Port Richmond Pub, 2601 E. Venango St. (at Almond Street). There will be a cash bar and food. To RSVP, contact Jack Devine ([email protected] or 215-379-3303); Tom Jordon ([email protected]); or Leo Filewicz (215-292-7193). ••
Bus trip to see Elvis
St. Katherine of Siena Primrose Senior Club is running a bus trip to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster on Thursday, June 1. The trip will include a buffet lunch and matinee show, Elvis the Musical. The cost is $110. For reservations and more information, call Catherine Murphy at 215-919-4399. ••
Bucks senior softball registration
Registration is open for the Bucks 65+ Senior Softball League. Indoor practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at PRAC, 375 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville. Teams will form in April. For information, go to www.bucksseniorsoftball.com or email Bill at [email protected] or Jack at [email protected]. ••
50th reunion
Northeast Catholic High School Class of ‘73 will hold its 50th reunion on June 1, from 6-10 p.m., at Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville. Tickets cost $73, payable to NC-73 Reunion. Mail to Mike Kaiser, 14014 Napier St., Philadelphia, PA 19116. Deadline is May 22. Cost includes appetizers, full buffet, dessert and open bar. ••
Trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum volunteers are sponsoring a 7-day, 6-night trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from July 9-15. The trip consists of a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, two nights at the Grand Hotel, a horse-drawn carriage ride and visits to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the Henry Ford Museum and the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. The price includes bus transportation, hotels, six breakfasts, six dinners, a buffet luncheon at the Grand Hotel, admission to all attractions, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities. Call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or 215-922-1700. ••
