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. ••
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. ••
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 Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
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. ••
Bingo on Zoom
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting a virtual Bingo on Zoom on Mondays, Aug. 14 and 21, starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $36 per person and includes two cards, for eight games of bingo each night. There will also be a $5 50/50 that will be called on each night. Send your payment to the CSS office, 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115, attention: Bingo. Payment must be received no later than Aug. 7, and you must include your email address. The link will be emailed to you before the first bingo night. Call the CSS office at 215-677-1600 and ask for Gerry or Nancy. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet in Sept.
The Rhawnhurst Civic Association will not be holding a meeting during August. Its next monthly meeting will be held on Sept. 20, at 7 p.m., at Pelbano Playground (Bustleton and Solly avenues). The group continues to navigate zoning issues and work on neighborhood issues during the summer months. For more information, go to the group’s Facebook page or visit Rhawnhurstcivicassociation.com. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., will hold the following upcoming events: Genealogy Group meeting, Friday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m.; Book sale, Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fibercraft Friends, Friday, Aug. 11, 1-3 p.m.; Storytime: Water Fun, Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (wear your swimsuit and get wet); Book Club meeting, Friday, Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.; Fibercraft Friends, Friday, Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m.; Storytime: Back to School, Saturday, Aug. 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Call 215-685-0599 or visit ryerssmuseum.org.
Donate to thrift shop
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, will be open Sunday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for donations. Gently used clothing, books, costume jewelry, linens, books, household items, pots and pans and general merchandise will be accepted. The shop cannot accept large electrical appliances such as TV or computers. ••
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. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Safety at Bustleton and Rennard
City Councilman Brian O’Neill has written to Philadelphia Parking Authority executive director Richie Lazer and Department of Streets deputy commissioner Rich Montanez about fatal crashes at the intersection at Bustleton Avenue and Rennard Street.
“Speeding and disregard for red light traffic signals were major factors in each of these serious vehicle crashes. I am writing today to request a traffic study to see if this intersection meets the criteria for Red Light Camera installation. If warranted, it is my hope that this measure will reduce speeding and reckless driving, and ultimately automobile accidents, in the Somerton neighborhood,” he wrote to Lazer.
In the letter to Montanez, he asked for a traffic study to see if the intersection meets the criteria for traffic-calming measures the streets department has at its disposal.
On July 15, police said the driver of a speeding Mercedes ran a red light and caused a multi-vehicle accident that claimed the life of two pedestrians, 32-year-old Kellyanne Carter-Herman and her 12-year-old son A.J. ••
Learn about Revolution
Revolution at the Library, the Museum of the American Revolution’s partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, returns to engage kids and families in the stories of the American Revolution. Programs will be at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., on Aug. 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. ••
Local opera shows
Amici Opera Company has the following upcoming performances:
Verdi’s Rigoletto on 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, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Call 215-224-0257 or go to the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Solomon slams GOP Krasner appeal
State Rep. Jared Solomon is criticizing Republicans for appealing the impeachment case of District Attorney Larry Krasner to the state Supreme Court. The House voted last November to impeach Krasner, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats against. Krasner appealed to Commonwealth Court, and a Democratic judge ruled that the articles of impeachment did not satisfy misbehavior in office.
“The Republican impeachment managers are wasting time they should be spending finding real solutions to Philadelphia’s gun-violence crisis. Instead, they are trying to nullify Philadelphia voters’ decision. This impeachment involves no allegations of corruption, and no illegality by Philadelphia’s district attorney. It is a naked attempt to remove an elected official just because they disagree. As the Democratic-appointed impeachment manager, I will fight to protect Pennsylvanians’ right to choose their elected representatives. None of this is to say that Larry Krasner should be beyond accountability for the crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia,” said Solomon, who is expected to run for attorney general next year. ••
School choice needed
State Rep. Martina White (R-170th dist.) issued the following statement on House Democrats’ news conference on education funding:
“Pennsylvania’s education SOS is about ‘Saving Our Students’ from a broken education system. Republicans continue advocating for reforms that put students and parents first through school choice where it is desperately needed. Democrats are on a mission to maintain the status quo and help their special-interest backers by continuing to force families into the current one-size-fits-all public education system that has been failing too many students for too long. It is time for children who have been trapped in consistently failing schools to be properly prepared for opportunities for success in the real world.
“Continuing to do the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is not a solution. We can wait no longer to enact these vital education options for students who need them most in Pennsylvania.” ••
Tax code changes for workers
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle introduced legislation to make the tax code better for workers by easing their tax burden.The Tax Fairness for Workers Act will allow workers to deduct employment expenses such as travel and uniform costs, restoring a deduction stripped in 2017 in a tax law signed by President Donald Trump. Workers will be able to deduct business expenses, and the bill will allow workers to deduct their union dues.
“Labor union members are the backbone of our economy. In addition to annual dues, labor union members often incur significant costs related to their work,” Boyle said. “These extraneous costs present a challenge to many hardworking individuals who rely on these deductions to offset expenses and pay household bills. This legislation will reintroduce those deductions that were taken away several years ago and will ease some of the tax burden pressure currently faced by many middle-class families.” ••
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. ••
Blood drive on Aug. 19
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 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 Mighty Mike. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Devotions include procession of Fatima statue from Fatima, rosary and benediction. All are welcome. ••
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 online, through Aug. 24, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 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. ••
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. ••
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/. ••
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. ••
Teddy and FDR
Two Roosevelts, Theodore and Franklin, both who attained the United States presidency, will be the subjects for a summer learning program for active adults to be held at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Monday, Aug. 21. It will begin at 12:45 p.m. The public is invited. Attorney David Hudiak will lead the program, which will examine their strengths and weaknesses and uncover interesting facts about their political and personal lives. Cost will be $6 per person. 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 mkeselman@kleinlife.org. ••
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. ••
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 Rosemarie.Schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Sustainability in fashion
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will host a free Clothing Swap and Upcycling Workshop event on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 1-3 p.m. Miranda Moore, Miss Pennsylvania, will raise awareness for sustainability in fashion and the environmental and social impacts of “fast fashion” – the low-cost, mass production of clothing. The public is invited to attend and encouraged, but not required, to bring gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to exchange with others. Free screen printing and embroidery booths will be set up to upcycle items brought or swapped. All materials will be provided, including screens with nature-themed images, blank tote bags to print on (first come/first served) and a variety of inks and embroidery threads. Contributions are appreciated. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and visitors can enjoy extended open hours for self-guided tours of the mansion. The nonprofit’s summer interns, including Abraham Lincoln’s Kona Tarin, are working on the event as their primary project for the Bloomberg Arts Internship program.
For more information and to register for the Clothing Swap and Upcycle Workshop, visit www.glenfoerd.org/events/2023/8/13/clothing-swap-and-upcycling-workshop or call 215-632-5330. ••
Visit Jewish cemeteries
KleinLife is organizing a cemetery visit on Thursday, Sept. 14. The trip will depart from KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., at 10 a.m. and will return about 3 p.m. Cemeteries to be visited are Mt. Jacob Cemetery, Glenolden; Mt. Sharon Cemetery, Springfield; and Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Collingdale. Individuals must be able to walk on their own in the cemeteries without walkers or canes. Cost is $36 per person and includes a boxed lunch. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or email sgeltzer@kleinlife.org. ••
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. ••
Boscov’s savings
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim 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 Sisterhood is selling a shopping pass for $5, which can represent savings of up to 25% off purchases. Call 215-677-1600 to purchase shopping passes. ••
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. ••
Promotion for Fox Chase doc
Dr. Andrea Porpiglia, an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has been promoted to Assistant Program Director for the Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
“Dr. Porpiglia has been an instrumental part of teaching the next generation of surgical oncologists to prepare for the challenges of the field,” said Dr. Jeffrey Farma, Interim Chair of the Department of Surgical Oncology. “I have no doubt she will continue to be an extraordinary leader for these fellows in her new role as assistant program director.”
The fellowship is a two-year program endorsed by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the Society of Surgical Oncology. It immerses fellows in a learning environment that gives them a better understanding of surgical decision-making related to all aspects of surgical oncology as well as the technical management of complex problems.
Porpiglia will join Dr. Sanjay Reddy, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology and Program Director of the fellowship, in leading this surgical oncology experience.
Porpiglia first came to Fox Chase as a surgical oncology fellow in 2013. After five years of private practice in the greater Philadelphia area, she rejoined Fox Chase in 2020 as an instructor and surgeon.
Her specialties include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, GIST, melanoma, neuroendocrine tumors, sarcoma, skin cancer and stomach cancer. Her treatment focus is in minimally invasive surgery.
In addition to being recognized as a 2023 Top Doctor by Philadelphia magazine, she was also recognized as a Top Doctor by Main Line Today from 2016 through 2018. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Association of Women Surgeons, the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Society of Surgical Oncology. ••
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. ••
Ukrainian festival on Aug. 27
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center, at County Line and Lower State roads in Horsham. There will be music, dance, food, arts and crafts, a barbecue pit, vendors, living exhibitors and an appearance by the Ferko String Band. Admission is $15, with $2 donated to humanitarian relief of victims of war in Ukraine. Kids under 15 are free. Parking is free. For more information, call 267-664-3857 or visit tryzub.org/festival2023. ••
Triathlon in September
Warrington Cares Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10, at 7 a.m. The event begins and ends at the Mary Barness Tennis and Swim Club, located at 2501 Freedoms Way, in Warrington. The race consists of a 300-yard swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run through the streets of Warrington. There will also be an Aquavelo, a Duathlon and a Triathlon Relay. Proceeds from this year’s event will provide scholarships to local high school students and assistance to local nonprofit organizations that help the community. To learn more, visit www.warringtoncares.org. ••
New vice chair of medical oncology at FCCC
Temple Health and Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Dr. Sukhmani K. Padda, as Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Oncology.
Padda is a phase 1 and thoracic medical oncologist. Her research focuses on targeted therapeutics in genomic subsets of non-small cell lung cancer as well as rare thoracic tumors, including neuroendocrine tumors and thymic malignancies. She is active in the National Clinical Trials Network and leads national studies investigating novel therapeutics in lung cancer.
Padda comes to Temple Health and Fox Chase from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she was Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology and an Associate Professor of medicine. Prior to that, Padda spent several years at Stanford University as an Assistant Professor of medicine and Phase 1 Clinical Research Group Leader.
Padda completed a six-year combined BS/MD program at the University of Akron and Northeast Ohio Medical University. She completed her fellowship in medical oncology and hematology, as well as her residency in internal medicine, at Stanford University.
She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group. Over the course of her career, Padda has earned multiple honors, including the Department of Medicine Teaching Award from Stanford University and the Stanford Cancer Institute Cancer Innovation Award.
She is a reviewer for various journals, including the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Lancet Oncology, Lung Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. She has also published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles as well as numerous reviews, editorials and book chapters. ••
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 fkevin910@comcast.net. ••
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]. ••
