St. Jerome seniors to meet
The St. Jerome’s Senior Group will meet on Thursdays, May 11 and 25, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m., and the meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Variety dinner show
Joey C’s Variety Dinner Show will take place on Friday, May 19, at Georgine’s Restaurant, 1320 Newport Road in Bristol. Joey C sings in the style of Frank Sinatra and will be joined by Robert Cabella as Dean Martin and Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 6:45 and the show at 8. Tickets cost $75. There will be a cash bar. For tickets or more information, go to Joey C on Facebook or call 215-317-7675. ••
Lincoln shuns Alumni Association
The Abraham Lincoln High School Alumni Association has been donating scholarships to graduates since the early 1950s, but the school is declining them this year, writing, “there is a lot going on this year and we really cannot fit it into our schedules.” Alumni Association leaders have sought clarification, but said school administration is ignoring emails and phone calls. Alums have donated more than $300,000 over the years. ••
Third Thursday in Tacony
Tacony Community Development Corporation will hold its next Third Thursday event on May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Jack Costello Boxing Club parking lot, 6846 Torresdale Ave. (at Longshore Avenue). The free event will feature a food truck, live music, produce and bread for sale, quality vendors, activities for the entire family and information tables from elected officials and local organizations. Future Third Thursdays are on June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.
“We’re excited to bring businesses and neighbors together to eat and shop in a fun environment and to enliven this important intersection on our commercial corridor,” said Georgeanne Huff-Labovitz, the board president of Tacony CDC and owner of Marie Huff Hairdressing. ••
Shredding on Saturday
State Rep. Pat Gallagher will hold a shred and e-recycling event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Linden Avenue Boat Launch along the Delaware River. Residents of the 173rd Legislative District are invited to bring their old folders, documents, smaller electronics and files to be safely and sustainably shredded and disposed of. Call 215-281-3414. ••
Sports physical therapy at Petroski Physio
The team at Petroski Physio, 12331 Academy Road, said it uses advanced technology, personalized care and a one-of-a-kind culture for all athletes, along with in-depth evaluation techniques and cutting-edge treatment models.
Petroski Physio believes it is a national leader in sports physical therapy as the gold standard for sports rehab and athletic care. It is the chosen provider for many professional athletes, including Sean Brady (UFC), Nolan Jones (Colorado Rockies), Cesar Ruiz (New Orleans Saints), Nick Herbig (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Joey Lancelotti (New York Mets).
Petroski Physio delivers the same care to college, high school and youth athletes.
“We are thrilled to be able to provide personalized care to the area” said CEO Nick Petroski, “There are so many great athletes in this area that have been underserved for far too long. We have completely changed the experience for the injured athlete looking to return to their sport. We look forward to not only changing the lives of the athletes locally but nationally as well. We’re in the first inning of this company.”
For more information, visit www.petroskiphysio.com or @petroskiphysio on social media. ••
Meal at Redemption Lutheran
Redemption Lutheran Church, Bustleton Avenue and Rhawn Street, will host a community meal on Thursday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. There will be a Bible story and craft for the children. This month’s meal will be grilled cheese, assorted soups, salad and dessert. ••
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). ••
Join youth commission
Applications are open for young people ages 12-24 to join the Philadelphia Youth Commission, which is the official youth branch of city government. Created by referendum and added to the Home Rule Charter in 2009, the Philadelphia Youth Commission is appointed by and advises both the mayor and City Council on all legislation and policy as it relates to youth. Composed of 21 members, the Commission also works to bridge the gap between adult policymakers and youth by holding public, youth-centered and youth-led events on the issues affecting younger residents. To apply, call Councilman Brian O’Neill’s office at 215-686-3422. ••
Tacony Historical meeting
The spring general membership meeting of the Historical Society of Tacony will be held on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Slide presentations will be given on the Disston Saw Works and inventor Frank Shuman. A small exhibit of Shuman-related memorabilia will be on display. All are invited to attend and join as a member. Light refreshments will be served. Go to www.historicalsocietyoftacony.org. ••
Tacony Historical meeting
The fall general membership meeting of the Historical Society of Tacony will be held on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. Slide presentations will be given on the Disston Saw Works and inventor Frank Shuman. A small exhibit of Shuman-related memorabilia will be on display. All are invited to attend and join as a member. Light refreshments will be served. ••
Fencing open house
The Bucks County Academy of Fencing, 1713 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield, will hold an open house on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be demonstrations, prizes, food, drawings, giveaways and a replica historic sword display. Call 215-862-6112 or visit bcaf.com. ••
Anniversary gala
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a 60th anniversary gala dinner with entertainment by Cracklin Diamond Band on Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. in the Karff Auditorium. The cost is $50. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Cornhole at St. Martha
St. Martha Parish, 11301 Academy Road, will host a Cornhole Tournament on June 17, at 11 a.m. Teams must register by May 25. The cost is $50 a team (all ages) and includes two
tournament T-shirts and a chance to win a cash prize. There will be basket raffles, a 50-50, craft beer pull, food, kids crafts and T-shirt sales. Proceeds will benefit the parish Raising the Roof campaign. To register, to become a sponsor or for more information, call Kathy Cantz at 215-632-4742 or Mary Beth Ricks at 215-459-3430. ••
Realtors endorse Domb
The Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors endorsed Democratic candidate Allan Domb to be the next mayor of Philadelphia.
“Allan Domb is clearly the best candidate with the leadership qualities our city needs right now in a mayor,” said GPAR president Roderick Walker. “I have seen his leadership in action and I know he is the candidate most qualified to address public safety, expand access to affordable housing and support business growth and opportunity. Realtors depend on public safety and economic growth, and Allan has the record and vision to deliver and improve our city. With Allan Domb as mayor, Philadelphians will have a true fighter in City Hall.”
Domb has more than 40 years of experience in the housing market. In City Council, he led efforts to pass protections to help homeowners stay in their homes by cracking down on predatory and deceitful schemes offering “low cash” for properties. To help protect homeowners, sustain neighborhoods and increase generational wealth, Domb passed a homeowner protection law that offers residents support and resources to safeguard their home equity. If elected, he will utilize city property ownership to expand access to affordable housing. ••
Help with unemployment
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present Legal Help with Unemployment Benefits on Monday, May 15, at 4 p.m. Have questions or concerns about your unemployment benefits? An expert from Philadelphia Legal Assistance will provide an information session for guidance on navigating unemployment compensation. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Former Mayor Green is for Domb
Former Mayor Bill Green endorsed Allan Domb to be Philadelphia’s 100th mayor.
“I know [Allan’s] got the ability, the brains, the tenacity. He’s beholden to none, accountable to all and with a distinguished public service record behind him – with the most detailed plans to fix this city,” Green said in a video. “He is the best candidate left in this race. I am for him. I don’t think it’s a close call.”
Green, 84, served from 1980-83.
“I am so pleased to receive Mayor Green’s endorsement today, because not only does he love Philadelphia like I do, but he knows what the job of being mayor is — and how tough it will be for the next mayor to fix our city because he led us through the worst we’ve ever seen,” Domb said. “Like the Green family, I am committed to Philadelphia, doing what is the right thing and putting our fiscal house in order so we can continue to invest in our people and the city’s future.” ••
Preschool storytime
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present StoryDance, an interactive preschool program, on Thursday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. StoryDance encourages reading through the joy of storytelling and dancing. Participants will both listen to stories and dance to them. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Sisterhood meeting May 16
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. ••
Meeting in Tacony
Tacony Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, is offering a couple of upcoming events.
Here is the schedule: Fibercraft Friends on Friday, May 12, 1-3 p.m.; and Storytime: Birds, Bees and Butterflies on Saturday, May 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Call 215-685-0599. ••
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. ••
Information on Parkinson’s
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus will host Parkinson’s Disease 101 on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. Dr. Molly Cincotta will give an introduction to Parkinson’s disease, what the symptoms look like and what treatment options are available. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
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. ••
Screenings for immigrants
The African Family Health Organization will offer free health screenings for African and Caribbean immigrants on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6434 Castor Ave. AFAHO and its providers will offer vision, Hepatitis B, colon cancer and blood pressure/glucose screenings as well as HIV testing and COVID-19/flu vaccinations. For more information, visit afaho.org. ••
Get shingles vaccine
The public can make an appointment to get the shingles vaccination administered by Giant pharmacy on Wednesday, May 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The shingles vaccine is a two-injection regimen with no additional boosters needed. It is fully covered by Medicare Plan D. To make an appointment to be vaccinated, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 195 and leave a message. ••
Third Thursday at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, presents the return of its free Third Thursday Summer Series of live music, food, family-fun activities and art. The Thursday dates will be May 18, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy lawn games, roam Glen Foerd’s grounds and explore its Gilded Age mansion, which will be open for free self-guided tours. Donations are appreciated but not required, and attendees are asked to register in advance by visiting Glen Foerd’s events page at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information on the Third Thursday Summer Series, visit www.glenfoerd.org or call 215-632-5330. ••
English classes for Ukrainians
Holy Family University’s English as a Second Language initiative for newly arrived Ukrainian adults is accepting new applicants. The classes are free and open to members of the community who are at least 18 years old. Classes start in June at 9801 Frankford Avenue and online. Class days and times are online (June 6 to Aug. 24, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m.) and in person (June 21 to July 31, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.). Since last fall, more than 100 newly arrived Ukrainians have attended classes at no cost to help them improve their English proficiency and become familiar with the Philadelphia community. Interested applicants can register at holyfamily.edu/ukraine-esl. ••
Hohenstein votes for ‘Fairness’
State Rep. Joe Hohenstein celebrated House passage of “The Fairness Act.”
“As the proud father of an LGBTQ+ individual, it was an honor to vote for The Fairness Act,” Hohenstein said. “But more importantly, it was the right thing to do. Everyone deserves access to affordable housing, a career, an education, and to be treated with respect and decency without discrimination. By passing this, we have let everyone know that Pennsylvania is a safe space to call home.”
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age and other aspects of an individual’s identity. The Fairness Act would extend these protections to LGBTQ+ individuals and prevent anyone from discriminating against others based on their gender or sexual identity. Twenty-three other states have a similar law. Two Republicans voted for the bill. One Democrat voted against it. Opponents say the measure would force athletic teams to allow transgender athletes to play on teams that match their new gender, allow transgender people to use bathrooms that correspond to their new gender and force doctors to help people transition from their gender at birth to another gender. ••
Holy Family helping biz ventures
Holy Family University announced the launch of Philly Venture Hub, a website for the Philadelphia business community to help ventures and social enterprises find the resources to start and grow their businesses. The site features resources including partnership and investor opportunities, university programs, mentoring organizations, events, networking groups and incubators. The Philly Venture Hub is part of ongoing research into entrepreneurship by Donald Goeltz, professor at Holy Family’s School of Business & Professional Studies. The Philly Venture Hub has been funded by an initial grant from Holy Family’s Ray and Mildred Taylor Awards, an endowment created by registered nurse Carol Taylor, a former Holy Family faculty member, to provide funding for faculty research. The website is available at phillyventurehub.com. ••
Night Markets to open
The first Mayfair Night Market will open on Thursday, May 18, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. There will be food trucks, vendors, drinks and live music by Bogside Rogues. The remaining schedule is June 15 (Philly Heart & Soul), July 20 (Great Scott Band), Aug. 17 (The Launch) and Sept. 21 (Jumper). Vendors can apply at MayfairVendors.EventBrite.com. ••
Learn about AFib
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus will host Understanding Atrial Fibrillation on Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. Dr. Jeffrey Smietana will discuss how AFib is detected and treated so people can remain heart healthy. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
Dawkins wants answers on FTC
State Rep. Jason Dawkins said he is deeply concerned following reports that Franklin Towne Charter High School had manipulated its lottery to deny acceptance to students based on ZIP code or history of academic or behavioral issues. The school is being investigated after a top administrator at the school alleged that the lottery was fixed. The Inquirer obtained data showing that 17 ZIP codes with 110 combined applicants had none selected, while 205 students were chosen from ZIP codes that had 702 total applicants. Dawkins said this raises serious concerns about the fairness and integrity of the lottery process. He’s also concerned about the FTC board’s alleged favoritism toward former CEO Joe Venditti.
“This is unacceptable. This discriminatory act is a violation of Pennsylvania law and denies children their right to a fair education,” Dawkins said. “As taxpayers, we should not be funding schools that engage in such practices.
“If found guilty, they should face severe penalties. We must hold our schools accountable for providing equal opportunities for all students. It’s unacceptable that Franklin Towne Charter High School may have discriminated against students based on their ZIP codes during their admission lottery.” ••
Sports Hall of Fame ballot released
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame has released the ballot for its 20th class of inductees. The ballot is in the hands of the Hall’s 221-member voting body. There are 41 selections, representing 20 different sports. Details about the selection process are available at www.phillyhall.org/election. Brief career profiles for the nominees can be found at http://phillyhall.org/profiles.pdf. Though not part of the official voting, fans can voice their opinions at http://phillyhall.org/fansvoice. The ceremony and reception is Thursday, Nov. 2, at Live! Casino & Hotel. ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus has a farm stand that is open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. The stand is located next to parking lot C of Jeanes Campus and the Fox Chase Cancer Center Campus. Call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
Polka party at Polish Home
The sixth annual spring polka party will take place on Sunday, May 21, from 3-7 p.m. at the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road. The TKO Band, from Baltimore, will perform. There will be a cash bar and a Polish kitchen. Tickets cost $15. For tickets or more information, contact John at 215-906-1825 or [email protected]. ••
Wine, food and opera
St. Hilary Spirit Club is going to Tomasello Winery in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, May 21, for the Totally Tenors Opera Gala. The day includes an entree, salad, soup, bread, butter and dessert. A motorcoach departs at 12:30 p.m. from Verree Road and Solly Avenue (park on the east side of Verree Road next to the horse pasture) and returns about 7 or 7:30. The cost is $120 payable with check or money order to St. Hilary Spirit Club, Attn: Trips, 820 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA 19111. Call Michele at 215-498-5908. ••
Free Philly Orchestra concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra will present Our City, Your Orchestra Live, a free concert on Wednesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at Northeast High School. The concert will feature works by Leonard Bernstein, John Williams, Valerie Coleman and others, along with a performance by the Northeast High marching band. The evening will include food trucks, games, face painting, moonbounces and balloon art. The orchestra will include contrabassoonist Holly Blake, a Northeast High graduate. Reserve tickets at philorch.org. ••
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 lunch menu choice, call Catherine Murphy at 215-919-4399. ••
Lunch and a show
St. Katherine of Siena Primrose Senior Club is running a bus trip on Thursday, Sept. 28, to Beach Haven, New Jersey to see the comedy Popcorn Falls. There will be a sitdown luncheon at Waterfront Restaurant. The cost is $110. For reservations and more information, call Catherine Murphy at 215-919-4399. ••
Hoops camp for boys and girls
The 17th annual Jaguar St. Ephrem Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls will take place from Monday, July 24, to Friday, July 28. The cost is $150 and includes a basketball and T-shirt. The camp is held in the air-conditioned Marian Center at St. Ephrem Parish, 5400 Hulmeville Road in Bensalem. The camp is under the direction of former college coach Dan Williams. For more information, email Williams at [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]. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Book club meeting in July
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. The book is The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. To register, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club meeting in August
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. The book is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. To register, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Synagogue donor affair
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting their annual donor affair on Tuesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Sisterhood installation
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be installing their officers and board members on Tuesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. There is no cost. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Driver refresher course
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host an AARP Drivers 1 Day Refresher Course on Monday, June 12. Sign up for this refresher course if you have taken the Two Day Driver Safety Course in the last three years. There are no tests to pass and most insurance companies provide a discount for completing the course. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Payment to AARP is needed to hold your spot. Call 215-677-1600. ••
2-day driver refresher course
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host an AARP Drivers 2 Day Refresher Course on Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21. There are no tests to pass and most insurance companies provide a discount for completing the course. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP members. Payment to AARP is needed to hold your spot. Call 215-677-1600. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Memorial Day ceremony
The public is invited to honor the fallen on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, at noon at the Charles J. Glenn III Memorial, at Marlborough and Wildey streets in Fishtown. The event will feature the Vietnam Veterans Society and the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. ••
Rummage sale
Presentation BVM, Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, will hold a rummage sale in the church hall on Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 215-379-1364. ••
Graveyard tour at Trinity Church, Oxford
The Flaghouse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution along with historian Debbie Klak are hosting a graveyard tour on Saturday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Oxford, 6900 Oxford Ave. (at Longshore Avenue). The graveyard includes some important Colonial families of the area. People will meet in the church before the tour begins. Wear comfortable shoes. Light refreshments will be served after the tour. Donations welcome and appreciated. All proceeds go to Trinity Church. Free street parking. In case of inclement weather the tour will be canceled. Any questions call the church at 215-745-6114 (Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings) or email [email protected] or follow on Trinity Church Oxford Facebook page, www.facebook.com/tcophilly/. ••
St. Martha honoring Hall of Famers
St. Martha Parish, 11301 Academy Road, will host a communion breakfast and Hall of Fame induction on Sunday, May 21. There will be an 8 a.m. Mass, followed by breakfast in the school gym. The guest speaker will be Archbishop Edward Adams. The cost is $20. Children under 6 are free. ••
Family concert at library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present Ants on a Log Family Concert on Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. The interactive musical concert will center on positivity, “social justice” and silliness and is for children and adults. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Benefits of meal prep
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus will host Spring Cleaning Your Diet: Meal Prepping Tips and More on Wednesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. Dietitian Elizabeth George will discuss the benefits of meal prep and how to maintain a healthy diet. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
Clothing drive for charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, June 3. 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. ••
Book discussion in Bustleton
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a book discussion on Interior Chinatown on Monday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Interior Chinatown is a novel about race, pop culture, immigration and assimilation, and has been selected for One Book, One Philadelphia. Call 215-685-0472 to request your copy. ••
Learn to start nonprofit
A new website includes resources for people who want to start a nonprofit.
The website was created to help people who cannot afford a lawyer or who have questions about the process.
The site includes free and low-cost legal tools.
For more information, visit https://panonprofitlaw.com/. ••
Learn about building of Brooklyn Bridge
On Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m., in the headquarters of the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough, Carol Simon Levin will take the stage as Emily Warren Roebling in a presentation entitled Bridge Builder in Petticoats. Levin is an author, professional storyteller and independent historian. In this first-person portrayal, she will share her research on Emily Warren Roebling’s role in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Light refreshment will be served. A donation of $5 per adult is requested, payable at the door. No fee for students. Call 215-788-9408. ••
Franklin Mills flea market to open
The Roosevelt Mall flea market has closed due to major construction and total renovations of the mall, with additional retail stores being built where the market operated. Philadelphia Flea Markets will move to Liberty Plaza, at Liberty Bell and Franklin Mills boulevards, just off Knights Road. The market will operate every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning May 28 and through November. For more information, call Tony at 215-625-FLEA or log onto www.PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••
Prestigious award for retired FCCC prof
In a ceremony honoring faculty at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Anna Marie Skalka, senior adviser to the president and professor emerita, was recognized with the Stanley P. Reimann Honor Award, the center’s highest distinction.
She has authored more than 240 scientific papers as well as the book Discovering Retroviruses: Beacons in the Biosphere. She is also the co-author of Principles of Virology, a virology textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying how viruses reproduce and cause disease.
“In light of her long and distinguished career at Fox Chase and elsewhere, Anna is most deserving of this great honor,” said Cancer Center Director Dr. Jonathan Chernoff, who bestowed the award on Skalka. “Her body of work highlights the storied history that Fox Chase has in scientific research and education.”
Dr. Stanley P. Reimann, for whom the award is named, was the founder of the Institute for Cancer Research, which merged with the American Oncologic Hospital in 1974 to form Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Skalka joins a list of 16 individuals since 1974 to receive the award.
Skalka began her career with a high school summer job in the billing department at the pharmaceutical company Pfizer in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where her father worked manufacturing penicillin. The following summer, Skalka began assisting in a research laboratory there.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in biology from Adelphi College in New York and her doctorate in microbiology from New York University Medical School, she soon became known for her contributions to understanding how viruses replicate and insert their genetic material into their host’s genome.
Skalka first worked as a researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York from 1964 to 1969 before being invited to be part of a new basic research institution, the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology, funded by the pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-LaRoche. At the Institute she established and chaired the first Department of Molecular Oncology.
Skalka was recruited to Fox Chase in 1987 as director of the Institute for Cancer Research, which was the basic research arm of the center at that time. In addition, a group of scientists from the Roche Institute came with her and helped her set up her laboratory at Fox Chase. The overarching goals of her laboratory have been to uncover new information of fundamental importance to both virus and cell biology, and to identify new targets for therapies to treat disease.
In addition to serving as Senior Vice President for Basic Science at Fox Chase from 1987 until 2008, Skalka is also the former William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cancer Research. ••
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]. ••
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]. ••
