St. Hubert craft fair
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be handcrafted items, baked goods, confections and food. The school is at 7320 Torresdale Ave. Access the cafeteria at either the Bleigh Avenue or Ditman Street entrances. Email shalumnaecraftshow@gmail.com. ••
Flea market at Delaire
Delaire Landing, 9355 State Road, will host a flea market on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The rain date is Oct. 15. The market will be open in the parking lot by the tennis courts. If interested in a spot, email Joyce at Jafineberg@yahoo.com. ••
Casino trip to AC
Holy Innocents is sponsoring a trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, Nov. 2. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9:30 a.m. and will leave Tropicana at 4:45 p.m. The cost is $35, due by Oct. 23. There will be $20 in slot cash. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Fitzpatrick Playground news
Articles of Incorporation are being filed for The Friends of Eileen Fitzpatrick Playground under 15 Pa. C.S. 5307.
Fitzpatrick Playground, 12501 Torrey Road in Parkwood, recently became a 501(c)(3). ••
E-Cycling on Saturday
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will host an E-Cycling event on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9-11 a.m. at his office at Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street (above the 7th Police District). ••
Celebrate with archbishop
St. Martin of Tours will celebrate the closing of its 100th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 14. Archbishop Nelson Perez will bless the new Center of Charity and Solidarity at 3 p.m., then celebrate Mass at 4. A reception will follow in the gym. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
The next monthly meeting of the Rhawnhurst Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., at Pelbano Playground, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Community relations officers from the 2nd and 7th police districts have been invited. There will be a presentation from Alex Doty, director of the Parks & Rec Heroes Fund, who will discuss funding and programs for Pelbano and local parks. There will also be a discussion about upcoming zoning issues and Zoom zoning meetings. ••
Local author’s novel available
Mayfair author Becky Flade announced that Tirgearr Publishing released, digitally, her latest novel, Beautiful Dangerous, which is the fourth book in Flade’s award-winning series of romantic thrillers set in Philadelphia. It has a 4.8 star rating on Amazon. It is available at all major digital retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iBooks/iTunes, along with the Free Library of Philadelphia digital catalog. Flade, a Frankford High School graduate, has been writing since kindergarten, when her Brown Elementary School teacher, Miss Daniels, helped with her first book detailing her and her best friend’s first solo trip to the market for milk. For more information, follow Flade on Facebook. ••
Dining Car for sale
The Dining Car, 8826 Frankford Ave., is for sale for $1.999 million. The diner remains open while it is for sale. The diner features a liquor license, bakery and seating for more than 100. ••
Job search assistance
PA CareerLink will offer job search assistance on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Meet with a community workforce connector from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling and professional development workshops. Call 833-750-5627 to learn more. ••
Protecting sports officials from harassment
The state Senate Judiciary Committee passed by a 12-2 vote the Respect the Whistle Act, sponsored by Sen. Jimmy Dillon, which would ensure the safety and dignity of sports officials across Pennsylvania. The bill has the support of the National Association of Sports Officials and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The House companion bill is sponsored by Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik.
“It is essential to recognize that any form of harassment directed at these dedicated individuals is plainly wrong. No Pennsylvanian should go to work feeling anything less than safe,” said Dillon, who played basketball at Notre Dame and briefly in Europe. ••
Poetry at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host a poetry and open mic night on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. The evening is curated by North of Oxford Literary Journal and will feature Dave Worrell and Leonard Kress. Call 215-685-0501. ••
Veterans event
State Rep. Jared Solomon will sponsor a veterans town hall and resource fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Southampton Readiness Center, 2700 Southampton Road. There will be representatives from state, local and federal government agencies along with hospitals, insurance companies, businesses and public and private vendors. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at 215-342-6340. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
Meetings for October are Thursdays, Oct. 12 (for members only because of anniversary celebration) and Oct. 26 in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. Meetings begin promptly at 11. ••
New business coming
National Wholesale Liquidators will be opening on Nov. 21 at 7101 Roosevelt Blvd.
The company will be moving into a former Kmart, which closed in 2019. ••
Events at St. James
St. James Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave., will host a flea market on Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. James will hold a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The church will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its preschool on Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. ••
Clothing and more drive
The Bustleton Bengals will hold a Clothing Drive & “More” on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conwell Avenue and President Street.
They will accept usable and wearable clothing and shoes, accessories, household items and small toys.
They will not accept pots, pans, large toys, board games, puzzles, electronics, glass, VCR tapes, CDs, books, oversized play sets or outdoor play sets and workout/exercise equipment.
All donations must be in a tied trash bag. The Bengals will receive payment based on price per pound.
If you’re unable to drop off your donations, call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179. ••
Meet the candidates
The Men’s Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, invites the public to attend a candidates brunch on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. RSVP to the CSS office at 215-677-1600. ••
Harvest Fair in Parkwood
3rd Reformed Church, 3024 Byberry Road in Parkwood, will host a free Harvest Fair on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be games, crafts, entertainment and refreshments. The rain date is Oct. 21. ••
Class on Book of Ruth
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, announced that Rabbi Sandi Berliner will be teaching a class on The Book of Ruth, on Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31 and Nov. 14, 21 and 28. The cost is $18. The meeting opens at 10 a.m. with coffee and cake, with the study portion starting at 10:30. All are welcome to attend. Call 215-677-1600. ••
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. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick St. Devotions include procession of Fatima statue from Fatima, rosary and benediction. All are welcome. ••
Fall craft fair
Villages of Pine Valley, 900 Pine Valley Blvd., will host a fall craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the clubhouse. The fair will feature homemade candy, jewelry, wreaths, candles, artwork and more. Access is off of 8540 Verree Road. Call Kathy at 215-722-1501. ••
Drawing and painting course
A new six-session drawing and painting multi-media art course for active and maturing adults will be offered at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The public is invited to join with members. The classes will be conducted by Russ Williams, an award-winning artist, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 21. Williams explains that participants will learn how to create line, form, volume, shadow and light as well as the use of traditional painting techniques employing various mediums. Composition, paint mixing and glazing also will be part of the course. People of all skill levels are welcome. Cost for the six sessions is $75 per person, which must be paid in advance at the KleinLife front desk. For additional information, contact Shelley Geltzer at 215-698-7300, Ext. 129 or sgeltzer@kleinlife.org. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host a number of events in October.
The schedule is: Friday, Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Saturday, Oct. 14 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Storytime: We Love Trains; noon to 4 p.m., model train exhibit); Sunday, Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m. (local history lecture by Micahel Wunsch); Friday, Oct. 20., 1-3 p.m. (Book Club: The Dictionary of Lost Words); Friday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); and Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m. (Wizards and Witches Party). ••
Local opera shows
Amici Opera Company will present Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale. Marriage of Figaro will also be performed on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
United Methodist Church of the Redeemer will host a performance of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m.
Madame Butterfly will also be performed on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra Trattoria, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. The show and 3-course dinner cost $54.95. For a reservation, call 215-606-3800.
For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Benefits of plant-based nutrition
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse (7600 Central Ave.) will host The Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Briana Walters, a Temple clinical dietitian, will describe all the benefits of plant-based nutrition and provide some suggestions for recipes that incorporate this healthier alternative so people can work these foods into their everyday diet. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email Rosemarie.Schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Attend Knights at the Races
Knights of Columbus Father Ryan Council #5036 (which is made up of Resurrection, St. Cecilia and Maternity BVM parishioners), will be holding a Knights at the Races Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7-11 p.m. (doors open at 6) at the St. Cecilia Church auditorium, 535 Rhawn St. Those who attend can bet on video-recorded horse races and play other games of chance. People can buy a horse and name it for $5, and you don’t have to be present to win. Bets on a horse at the event start as low as $2. The $35 ticket price includes a catered dinner and soft drinks. The event is BYO, and you must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets and horse sales end Oct. 28. Tickets can be purchased at http://donorbox.org/events/486678. Proceeds benefit Council #5036 and its ladies’ auxiliary group. For more information, call 215-495-7310. ••
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 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. ••
Shabbat dinner, service
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a traditional Shabbat dinner on Friday, Oct. 20. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m., followed by Shabbat services at 7:45 and an Oneg. The cost is $25 per person. RSVP to the synagogue office at 215-677-1600 by Oct. 12. Mail checks payable to CSS to the above address. ••
Apply to become a cop
The Philadelphia Police Department is accepting applications through Nov. 12. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma. The starting salary is $61,888. Call 215-683-COPS or apply at joinphillypd.com. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood. Those who give through Oct. 20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email.
The Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn St., is open Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
Third Thursday in Tacony
Tacony Community Development Corporation will hold its final Third Thursday event on Oct. 19 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. ••
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. ••
Donate to food drive
American Heritage Credit Union invites the community to donate food as part of its 10th annual Spirit of Giving Food Drive. All nonperishable food donations will be distributed to various food pantries and food banks throughout the region. The donations will be collected through Nov. 25 at all American Heritage branch locations. ••
Spiritual cinema, discussion
St. Luke’s will host a spiritual cinema and discussion on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in its parish hall, 1946 Welsh Road. The featured presentation will be Same Kind of Different as Me. Call 215-969-3645. ••
Fun and Treats Festival
McIlvain Playground, 5200 Penn St., will host a Fun and Treats Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature a flea market, games and candy. Call 215-685-1228. ••
Historic graveyard tours
All Saints’ Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., will hold historic graveyard tours and an all-you-can-eat soup dinner on Saturday, Oct. 21. Graveyard tours will take place at 1 and 3 p.m. and will focus on the Biddle family of Andalusia, as 35 members of this historic local dynasty are buried in the graveyard. Costumed history committee volunteers will lead the tours. The soup dinner will go from 2-5 p.m. and will feature 10 different homemade soups, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will be a raffle prize table providing chances to win gift baskets and gift certificates from local businesses. Tickets are available the day of the event and can be purchased for either event for $7. A combination ticket will be available for those wishing to participate in both events for $12. Parking is free and available in the rear parking lot off Eden Street. Call 215-637-8787. ••
Wedding Crashers’ Ball
Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball, an interactive wedding performance and fundraising event, will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Sponsorships are available, and individual tickets are on sale. The evening will include dinner, an open bar, dancing, live music and a silent auction. Guests are encouraged to wear black tie, old wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, business attire or, in the spirit of Halloween, festive/creative costumes. Valet parking is included. There will be an optional afterparty, from 11 p.m. to midnight, in Glen Foerd’s rathskeller. Proceeds from the event will go to support Glen Foerd’s efforts to preserve its 18-acre Delaware River estate, 5001 Grant Ave., that includes seven historic structures dating from the 1850s. Tickets are $175 per person or $250, including the afterparty. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball. For more information, call 215-632-5330. ••
Yiddish group to meet
Kim Reddin Yiddish, with Maxine Goldman, will meet on Monday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road. The program is co-sponsored by Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia. A light snack will be served. For transportation, call 215-320-0351. For more information, call 215-677-1600. ••
Greater Bustleton Civic League to meet
The all-volunteer Greater Bustleton Civic League is alive and active and will hold its monthly, open meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the community room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. New members are welcome. Email gbustletoncl@gmail.com or call 215-676-6890. ••
Motivational speaker at KleinLife
Tikvah will present motivational speaker Melissa Hopely Rice on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Rice will discuss her personal experience with mental illness as well as those who have inspired her along the way. The event is free and open to the public. Advance reservations are required. Call 215-832-0671 or email Office@tikvahajmi.org. ••
Join the parade
The 46th annual Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade will be on Sunday, Nov. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. Homemade floats are being accepted. Anyone in seventh grade or above who volunteers to carry a banner will receive six community service hours. To participate in the parade, call 215-624-6660, email info@thanksgivingparade.org or visit thanksgivingparade.org. ••
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 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Dining event will aid charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Board of Associates of Fox Chase Cancer Center, is hosting a dining-in event at Ben & Irv’s Deli, 1962 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mention the Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter and a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Fox Chase Cancer Center for patient care and medical research. ••
Trunk or Treat
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3-5 p.m. ••
Workshops at Holy Family
Holy Family University’s Family Center invites the community to its free fall workshops, which promote the “Value of Family,” during the months of October and November on the campus at Frankford and Grant avenues.
The four sessions of the “Living Fully” series will explore contemporary issues such as finding meaning and striving from life’s difficulties; exploring your creativity as a call from God; saving money with coupons – the latest updates; and reviewing common steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Technology Center, Room 411.
The “Pathways to Prayer” series will examine how to understand and work through the peaks and valleys of one’s journey with the Lord. Using the book, Struggles in the Spiritual Life: Their Nature and Their Remedies, by the Rev. Timothy Gallagher, the series strives to give participants’ spiritual life a boost, help them avoid discouragement and sharpen their awareness of God’s presence, action and communication in their lives and experiences. Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Campus Center Chapel, Room 104.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with University faculty, staff and credentialed guest speakers. Register at holyfamily.edu. ••
Historic Bristol Day
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation Inc. will be hosting the 47th Historic Bristol Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The event includes house tours and a Tea, entertainment, crafters and vendors, car show, antique boat display, walking tour, archaeological dig, children’s corner, mural arts tour, public buildings and worship sites, food court, baked goods table and free shuttle service. This year, the Schooner North Wind, a 75-foot vessel owned by Gloucester City Sail, will offer one-hour Delaware River Cruises from the Bristol Wharf. Fee is $25 or $10 for children 12 and under. Advance reservations are recommended at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/northwindsail/items/407978/calendar/2023/10/.
For more information, visit www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Vaccine shots
Representatives from Giant Pharmacy will offer flu and other vaccine shots at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited. The flu and pneumonia shots are covered by Medicare Part B, while the shingles shots, Tdap and RSV vaccinations are covered by the Medicare Part D prescription plan. To reserve an appointment, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 193. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Bingo at Christ the King
The Christ the King Men’s Association is sponsoring bingo on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Christ the King Parish Hall, 3252 Chesterfield Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., with first call at 7. The cost is $20 per person, which includes 10 bingo cards. Additional cards, daubers, beer, wine, soft drinks and bagged snacks will be available for purchase. There will also be a 50/50. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and refreshments. Children are welcome. Call George Fallon at 215-519-5320. ••
Luncheon, entertainment
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting its opening luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. There will be a salmon meal and assorted desserts. Marcus Chaney, a song and dance performer, will entertain. The cost is $36. Send your checks to CSS payable to Sisterhood. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Trip to Ryerss
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be hosting a cultural trip to the Ryerss Mansion/Museum, 7370 Central Ave., on Friday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. The guided tour includes first-floor family parlors, the dining room and galleries of art and artifacts. Visitors will learn about the history of the Ryerss family and be able to visit the second-floor gallery and library, accessible only by stairs. The cost for the outing is $10. There is parking behind the building. Send your checks to CSS payable to Sisterhood. Include your phone number. For further information, call the synagogue office at 215-677-1600. ••
Sign up for golf outing
The Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will hold its 101st annual Directors Cup Golf Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at North Hills Country Club, 99 Station Ave. in Glenside. Registration will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, a shotgun start at 1 p.m., cocktail hour at 5 and dinner at 6. The cost is $400 for individual golfers, or $200 for dinner only. Sponsorships are available. Checks can be made payable to Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and mailed to 2068 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115. ••
Rummage sale
Presentation BVM will host a rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its church hall, Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Call 215-379-1364. ••
Free pet adoption
Doll 10 Beauty is partnering with Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, for the fifth annual Dolls for Paws, a free pet adoption event on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be coloring activities for children, food and complimentary refreshments. All adoption fees for dogs, cats and small domestic animals will be fully covered by Doll 10 Beauty. There will be spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchip, discounted veterinary services with 20% off first annual physical exam and adoption gift bags. Go to www.womensanimalcenter.org. ••
Apply for artist residency
Glen Foerd is accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence program. The closing date for applications is Oct. 23. Glen Foerd will be accepting one regional visual artist (or artist collective) to complete a site-specific work during their residency. The selected artist will receive a stipend of $3,000 to create their works. Once selected, the Artist-in-Residence will have from Feb. 1, 2024 until Sept. 30, 2024 to complete their residency. The selected artist will create works that engage Glen Foerd’s audience and collections, which includes architecture, material culture, art and natural landscapes. The opportunity offers area artists access to Glen Foerd’s historic collections, grounds and the Delaware River. Outcomes must include a public engagement component. For application information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/artists-in-residence or email Alice Thompson at athompson@glenfoerd.org. ••
Learn about diabetes
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., will host a free six-week diabetes-management workshop for people 60 or older with diabetes or caring for someone who has the disease. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesdays, Oct. 24 and 31 and Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The public is invited to join with members. To register and for additional information, contact Inna Gulko at 215-698-7300, Ext. 195 or igulko@kleinlife.org. ••
WWII program
Trish Chambers will bring the role of the women code breakers of World War II to life for seniors at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 12:45 p.m. The public is invited to join with members. Chambers will present the story of these women who were recruited from colleges and trained to work in cryptography for intelligence branches of federal agencies during the war. They worked in many roles including making and breaking codes. They listened for coded radio messages from other countries, collected names of enemy ships and commanders that were in coded forms and assisted in breaking them. Cost for the program is $3 per person. For additional information and reservations, contact Shelley Geltzer at 215-698-7300 or sgeltzer@kleinlife.org. ••
Happy anniversary
The public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church preschool on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11:45 a.m. in the church social hall, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. ••
House Speaker Donald Trump?
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle reintroduced a bill to require that only elected members or delegates of the House be eligible to serve as speaker. Boyle acted after Donald Trump’s name was mentioned as a replacement for Kevin McCarthy. Trump endorsed Jim Jordan as the next speaker. ••
Honor Vietnam War casualties
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 266 will be holding its annual candlelight name reading at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Front and Spruce streets, on Oct. 21 at noon. The public is invited to honor and remember the 648 military service members from Philadelphia who died in the Vietnam War. New members are welcome. Email linedog716@yahoo.com or call 215-722-3518. ••
Fall festival in Lawncrest
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. (at Comly Street), is having an indoor fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a flea market, baked goods, chances sold for gift baskets and homemade soups and lunch available. All are welcome. ••
Free oldies concert
The Juke Box Legends, a vocal and musical trio performing the music of the ‘50s through the ‘80s, will perform a free community concert on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m., at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The concert also will serve as a salute to Veterans Day. Call 215-698-7300. ••
Craft show Nov. 11-18
A farmhouse craft show will take place Nov. 11-18 at Tamanend Park, 1255 Second Street Pike, in Southampton. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be wreaths, jewelry, wood items, centerpieces, antiques, candy and baked goods. Visa and Mastercard accepted. For more information, call Nancy at 215-808-3004, visit threedcrafts.com or go to the Farmhouse Craft Show page on Facebook. ••
Trip to Bethlehem
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum is sponsoring a trip to Bethlehem, “The Christmas City,” from Dec. 14-16. The tour includes two night accommodations at
The Windcreek Hotel and Casino; two $20 vouchers; $70 slot play; a visit to Pines Dinner Theater to see Holly Jolly Christmas, with lunch (BYOB); a tour of “The Lights on the Parkway;” a free day to gamble and shop at the outlets; a visit to the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas shopping and artisans craft markets); and round-trip motorcoach. The cost is $525 per person double occupancy or $700 single. For information and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-922-1700. ••
Trip to Brooklyn
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a “Brooklyn Christmas Lights” bus trip on Thursday, Dec. 7. The itinerary includes a full-course dinner at Tommaso’s Restaurant, followed by a tour of the decorated homes in the Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge sections of Brooklyn. Cost is $172. Reservations close on Nov. 1. Call 215-788-7537. ••
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]. ••
