Israeli Scouts performance
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a performance of the Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The evening will start at 6:15 p.m. with a pay-as-you-wish pasta dinner, followed by Israeli music and dancing by the Scouts scheduled for 7:30. Call 215-677-1600 to make your reservation. ••
Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap will be coming to Burholme Park from Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 2-6. The hours are 4-10 p.m. from Aug. 2-4 and noon to 10 p.m. from Aug. 5-6. On Aug. 2, 10 % of all sales from the trucks will be donated to Ryerss Museum and Library, which will be open from 4-7 p.m., with tours of the cupola available for $5. ••
Trip to Resorts Casino
Holy Innocents will hold a casino trip on Tuesday, Aug. 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9:30 a.m. There will be a Mass at noon at the Hard Rock Casino Arena, a procession to the sea for a blessing at 1:15 p.m. and a $10 slot package at Resorts Casino. The bus will depart Resorts at 5 p.m. The cost is $35, due by Aug. 1. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Wiffle ball tourney on Sat.
The Szychulski Wiffle Ball Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m. at Robert Hayes Playground, 9850 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Conwell Avenue). There will be a Home Run Derby and a food truck. For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/szychulski.wiffleball/. ••
Learn about Revolution
Revolution at the Library, the Museum of the American Revolution’s partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, returns this month to engage kids and families in the stories of the American Revolution. Programs will be at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., on Aug. 1 and 8 at 3:30 p.m.; Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford, Aug. 7 and 21, at 3 p.m.; Bustleton Library, 11099 Bustleton Ave., Aug. 15 and 22, at 2 p.m.; and Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., on Sept. 7 and 15. ••
Teddy and FDR
Two Roosevelts, Theodore and Franklin, both who attained the United States presidency, will be the subjects for two summer learning programs for active adults to be held at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Mondays, July 31 and Aug. 21. Both are scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. The public is invited. Attorney David Hudiak will lead both programs, which will examine their strengths and weaknesses and uncover interesting facts about their political and personal lives. Cost will be $6 per person per program. Checks should be made payable to KleinLife and paid in person at the front desk. Contact Mariya Keselman Mekler at 215-698-7300, Ext. 185 or [email protected]. ••
Local opera shows
Amici Opera Company has the following upcoming performances:
Verdi’s Rigoletto on Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave., and Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale.
DeBussy’s Pelleas & Melisande on Saturdays, Aug. 5 and 12, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
Call 215-224-0257 or go to the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
National Night Out at Russo
Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch will hold a free National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Russo Park (7300 Torresdale Ave). There will be live entertainment, vendors and crafters, military recruiters, an appearance by the 15th Police District and remarks by City Councilman Mike Driscoll, state Sen. Jimmy Dillon and mayoral candidate David Oh. ••
Safety meeting
A community safety town hall meeting will take place on Aug. 3, at 7 p.m., at American Heritage Credit Union community room, 2068 Red Lion Road. Police supervisors, elected officials and 7th Police District residents are invited. Topics will include police presence and traffic safety. ••
Ryan at the shore
Archbishop Ryan High School will hold an alumni summer social on July 29, from 2-7 p.m., at the Seaport Inn in North Wildwood. For more information, visit arhs.me/summersocial. ••
Vacation Bible School
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., will host a Vacation Bible School called Food Truck Party from July 31 through Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All children ages 4 through sixth grade are welcome. Register at myvbs.org/mpcfc or call 215-745-2844. ••
National Night Out
National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Fox Chase Elementary School yard, 500 Rhawn St. There will be giveaways and food. Call Rep. Kevin Boyle’s office at 215-331-2600. ••
Library renovations
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will close on Friday, Aug. 4, for renovations, as part of the city’s Rebuild program. The nonprofit Community Ventures is managing the project. The $3.4 million in renovations will include a new computer, teen and soft-seating area; glass-enclosed meeting rooms; kitchenette in the community room; ADA ramp to the front entrance and ADA restroom; HVAC, electric and plumbing; windows, furniture, flooring, lighting and paint throughout; and improved pathways and landscaping. Lawncrest patrons are being encouraged to visit Bushrod, Fox Chase, Northeast Regional and Greater Olney libraries. Construction will begin in September, and will take about 10 months. Then, staff will return to stock the library, which should reopen in the fall of 2024. Meanwhile, Community Ventures is managing the renovations of Lawncrest Recreation Center, which will close next spring and reopen in the summer of 2025. ••
Free tablets for Afghans
A number of Afghan refugee families received free tablet devices during a recent storytime event at Northeast Regional Library. The devices were distributed as part of the pilot program Family Literacies and Community Connections, established to help connect refugee families to library services and other resources. An anonymous donor helped fund the program, which hired four members of the local Afghan community as Community Connectors to introduce the library and its services to new residents. Some 125 tablets were given to each school-age child and one adult per household. ••
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 are at 9801 Frankford Ave. and online. Class days and times are online (through Aug. 24, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m.) and in person (through 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. ••
Term limits
State Rep. Jared Solomon is introducing legislation that would require Pennsylvania to apply to Congress for an Article V Convention to establish and set term limits on U.S. Supreme Court Justices and members of Congress. Under the United States Constitution, for an Article V Convention to take place, two-thirds of the states must apply to Congress to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution on the same issue. So far, 19 other states have applied.
“The Supreme Court needs a major cleanup,” Solomon said. “Public opinion polling shows that support for the Supreme Court is at its lowest ever and a strong majority of voters across party lines want term limits for Supreme Court Justices and members of Congress.” ••
Programs at Holmesburg Library
Revolution at the Library, the Museum of the American Revolution’s partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, will hold two programs at Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., on upcoming Mondays at 3 p.m., geared to kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Thinking Like a Champion will take place on Aug. 7, with students exploring what replica objects say about people of the past. Spies of the Revolution will take place on Aug. 12, with children solving puzzles, uncovering secret messages and discovering why spies were an important part of the Continental Army’s victory. ••
Bazaar vendors needed
The St. Martin of Tours Charity and Solidarity Center, 999 Sanger St., will host a bazaar on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Call Brenda Malavet at 215-744-2634. ••
Support for small nonprofits
A Little Better Company, an agency focused on making the world a little better, announces the launch of its inaugural Unless Project, a grant-meets-accelerator program providing $150,000 in marketing and capacity-building services to small organizations with big ideas but limited resources.
Up to four U.S.-based nonprofits will be selected to participate in the Unless Project to turn their transformational ideas into impact.
Simon Rogers, founder of ALBC, said: “In our experience, organizations with truly new and novel ideas struggle to get the resources and buy-in they need to bring their ideas to life. Today, the ability to communicate in the right way can make or break their success, and that gap between idea and impact is where the Unless Project comes in.”
The Unless Project seeks applications from nonprofits that are working on new, novel, provable, scalable and sustainable solutions to challenges in one of ALBC’s four focus areas:
• Environmental Sustainability
• Human Health and Wellness
• Social Progress and Advocacy
• Artistic Activism
The short application process includes a five-question eligibility quiz (yes/no answers only), a short application (written or video submissions) and, for finalists, a 30- to 45-minute Zoom discussion with the selection committee.
The eligibility quiz is available now, and applications are open Aug. 15 through Oct. 15. Awardees will be notified on Dec. 15, and then be guided through a six-month process to transform their brand, tapping into all of ALBC’s capabilities and expertise.
ALBC will cover all marketing-related expenditures along the way. Additionally, the grant will include a $2,500 stipend to cover unplanned out-of-pocket expenses.
Interested nonprofits can take the eligibility quiz at https://bit.ly/unless-quiz.
Or sign up for an information session: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A14a76RyQImqfP1CS62XhA#/registration.
To learn more, become part of the ALBC collective or to partner with the Unless Project, visit https://www.alittlebetter.co/. ••
Day dedicated to women
NBC 10 news anchor Tracy Davidson will present Lifting Your Voice, a day dedicated to women, on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Philadelphia Country Club 1601 Spring Mill Road, in Gladwyne. The guest speaker will be Jen Croneberger, an author and former recipient of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s Female Business Leader of the Year. She holds a master’s degree in Sports and Performance Psychology and a Sustainable Business Strategy Certification from the Harvard Business School.
For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifting-your-voice-fall-2023-tickets-522147375857?aff=erelexpmlt. ••
Mayfair Night Markets continue
The Mayfair Night Market will continue on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. There will be food trucks, vendors, drinks and live music by The Launch. The final market will be on Sept. 21, with music by Jumper. Vendors can apply at MayfairVendors.EventBrite.com. ••
Third Thursday in Tacony
Tacony Community Development Corporation will hold its next Third Thursday event on Aug. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot at 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 Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. ••
Third Thursday at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, will host its final Third Thursday Summer Series event of live music, food, beverages, family-fun activities and art on Thursday, 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. ••
Day cruise
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a day trip on Tuesday, Aug. 22, that includes a narrated luncheon cruise on the “River Lady” paddlewheel out of Toms River, cruising on the Toms River and Barnegat Bay and free time on the Asbury Park boardwalk. All-inclusive cost is $118. Reservations close on July 7. Call 215-788-9408. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Casino trip
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a casino trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem casino on Sunday, Aug. 13. The cost is $45 and includes round-trip motor coach and $25 in slot dollars. Bus will leave from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, at 9:45 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. Call Elaine at 215-913-9237 for reservations. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Book review
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer center is having a book review on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Giuseppe’s, 990 Second Street Pike, Richboro, at 6 p.m. The book being discussed is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. The cost is $45 per person, which includes dinner and dessert. Call Joyce at 267-808-2022 for reservations. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Broadway show
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a bus trip to New York on Saturday, Sept. 30, to see the Broadway production of Some Like It Hot. The cost is $230, which includes orchestra seating and round-trip motor coach. Bus leaves from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, at 9:15 a.m. Call Harriet at 215-969-8366 for tickets. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Trip to Ohio, Kentucky
St. Jerome’s Senior Citizens Club invites the public to join them for a five-day trip (Oct. 15-19) to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, with a guided tour of Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. For reservations, questions or a brochure, call Diane McDowell at 267-496-2431. ••
Peach Social in Bristol
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will host its annual Peach Social on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 2-4 p.m. at its headquarters at 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. Attendees will be treated to angel food cake topped with ice cream and fresh, sliced peaches, and entertained by the Bracken Cavaliers Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, weather permitting. Takeouts will be available. Homemade baked goods, including peachy treats, will be on sale. Cost is $8 per person, payable at the door. The event benefits BCHF’s annual awards to Bristol High School graduates. For further information, call 215-788-7537. ••
Visit to winery
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a bus trip to Tomasello Winery and historic Smithville on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The cost is $80 per person and includes coach bus, a three-glass wine tasting and a three-course lunch followed by a trip to Smithville. Bus leaves from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, at 9:45 a.m. with estimated return of 5:30 p.m. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 1. Call Selma at 215-860-3710 for reservations. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
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]. ••
Parkinson’s support group
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus is offering a Parkinson’s disease support group for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families. The group will meet on the second Wednesday of every other month from 6-7 p.m. at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7604 Central Ave. The schedule is Aug. 9, Oct. 11, Dec. 13 (holiday party) and Feb. 14. The group is led by nurse practitioner June Ro, and will include guest speakers. To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
Save at Boscov’s
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is partnering with Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at all Boscov’s locations, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The group is selling a shopping pass for $5, which can represent savings of up to 25% off purchases. Call Shirley at 215-530-6637 to purchase shopping passes. The profits of the event will be donated to Fox Chase Cancer Center to support cancer research and compassionate patient care. ••
September book club
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting a Zoom session on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. The September book is The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman. For further information or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club in Oct.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. The October book is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. For further information or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club meeting
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a Zoom session on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. The November book is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. For further information or to register for the book club, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
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. ••
Fundraising luncheon
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is hosting a luncheon at Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne, on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $58 per person and includes various foods including a salad table, hot table of entrees and vegetables and a dessert table plus entertainment. Cash bar available. For tickets, call 215-990-6067 or 215-742-2703. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
FCCC chair will head Temple department
Dr. Martin Edelman, chairman of the Department of Hematology/Oncology and Deputy Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has been appointed inaugural chairman of the Department of Medical Oncology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
“Collaboration and integration among our faculty and staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center and the larger Temple Health community is critical to our growth and ongoing success. This is why we are so pleased to announce this appointment,” said Dr. Amy J. Goldberg, the Marjorie Joy Katz Dean at LKSOM.
Edelman joined Fox Chase in 2017 and will continue in his present roles there as well as continuing to hold the G. Morris Dorrance Jr. Chair in Medical Oncology, said Dr. Robert Uzzo, president and CEO of Fox Chase.
“Throughout his tenure, he has collaborated effectively with our clinical, scientific and administrative leadership to grow robust therapeutic, clinical research and translational research programs in hematology and medical oncology while leading the department in aligning emerging national trends with the delivery of care to cancer patients,” Uzzo said.
In his new role, Edelman will develop a strategic vision for the department, considering the tripartite mission of LKSOM and Temple University Health System: clinical care, education and research. This plan will guide the new department’s growth in medical oncology over the coming years to advance patient care; the cultivation of the next generation of physicians and other healthcare professionals; and achievement in grant awards, scholarly publications and annual presentations.
In his day-to-day duties, Edelman will oversee faculty with responsibility for the recruitment, management and retention of diverse professionals. He will provide ongoing mentorship to help steward the careers of faculty members. He will oversee training programs, both for the medical school and for continuing education of faculty, to promote academic excellence.
He will also oversee research programs to enhance performance; to provide input on research strengths and recommendations on research program directions; and to promote a culture of scholarship that encourages residents, fellows and postdoctoral fellows to engage in research.
As hospital license chief of service for Fox Chase and Temple University Hospital, Edelman will provide support for all hospital regulatory, quality, efficiency, safety and infection-control measures as well as strategic planning, capital allocation and fiscal, budgetary and hospital operations.
Edelman developed one of the most commonly used regimens for treating advanced lung cancer and has focused on the development of new agents and biomarkers to personalize lung cancer therapy.
He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed residency training in internal medicine and a hematology/oncology fellowship, both at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. His professional experience includes more than 20 years of military service in the United States Navy Reserve, from which he retired with the rank of captain. ••
Gnome show at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will host Gnome Care on Aug. 5-6, from 1-2 p.m. Performance artist Alexandra Tatarsky will present the free shows, suitable for ages 18-plus. To register, visit https://www.glenfoerd.org/events. ••
Free haircuts for veterans
William D. Oxley American Legion Post 133, 4637 Decatur St. (at Torresdale Avenue), will host a Cut-A-Thon on Aug. 20, from 3-7 p.m. All veterans will receive a free haircut. The day will also include soda, pizza and soft pretzels. Oxley is partnering with Councilman Mike Driscoll on the event. Call Kay Brookes at 267-255-5234. ••
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]. ••
