St. Jerome Seniors to meet
The next St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, March 28, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford Street. Arrive by 10 a.m. Meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Pancake breakfast
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 7, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $8 and includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, tater tots, coffee, tea and orange juice. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday evenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn and refreshments. ••
Vendors/crafters wanted
St. Hubert Parent Association will host a vendor/craft fair on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost per table is $20 and a $20 value product donation. Venmo payment to @st-hubert-pa or mail to St. Hubert High School, 7320 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136. For more information, email Sheila Picinich at [email protected] or Sandy Vaughan at [email protected]. ••
Be a community ambassador
The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Complete Streets is looking to recruit Community Ambassadors to help advocate for positive traffic safety practices, be a voice in their communities to address traffic-related injuries and represent their neighborhoods in Philadelphia’s mission to achieve zero traffic deaths. Applications are due by March 31.
No prior experience is needed to be a Vision Zero Ambassador. The Ambassador program recruits, trains and equips ambassadors to share traffic safety information with their communities. The program is seeking enthusiastic, civically engaged citizens with an interest in learning more about speeding, crashes and traffic safety and who want to make a difference in their neighborhoods. All Ambassadors are required to attend a minimum of eight outreach events and attend a once-a-month check-in. Vision Zero Ambassadors will receive a stipend of $1,500 upon completion of the program, which lasts from May to September.
For more information, call City Councilman Brian O’Neill’s office at 215-686-3422. ••
Life cycle class
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a life cycle class on B’Nai Mitzvah taught by Rabbi Sandi Berliner on Tuesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. To make a reservation or for more information, call 215-677-1600. ••
First ladies and suffrage
First Ladies of the United States and Suffrage, the Fight for Women’s Rights will be the subjects for a live performance presented by Trish Chambers at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on March 25. The show will begin at 12:45 p.m. Chambers will dress in period costumes for the show, and there will be information on first ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Cost for the program is $3 per person. For additional information and reservations, contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or [email protected]. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host the following programs in March and April:
Friday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Saturday, March 23, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime: Welcome Spring); Friday, April 5, 1-3 p.m. (Genealogy Group); Saturday, April 6, 1-3 p.m. (Watercolor Workshop with Lucy Roehm, for adults, registration required); Sunday, April 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Book Talk: Final Touchstones by Linda Romanowski); Friday, April 12, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Saturday, April 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime); Sunday, April 14, 1-3 p.m. (afternoon tea with Mary Ann); Friday, April 19, 1-3 p.m. (Book Club).
The museum will be closed March 29-31.
Call 215-685-0599 or visit ryerssmuseum.org. ••
Purim celebration
Congregations of Shaare Shamyim, 9768 Verree Road, is hosting a Purim celebration on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a seudat shlishit (third Shabbat meal), followed by a joint Megillah reading at 8:30. RSVP at at 215-677-1600. ••
Purim at Paul’s Run
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will celebrate Purim at Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave., on Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. Join Rabbi Berliner and Cantor Walters for the reading of the Megillah, music, crafts, hamentashen and more. Call 215-677-1600 to RSVP. ••
Blood drive
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is having a blood drive on Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Patient Care Center Main Lobby, Multi-Purpose Room, 7600 Central Ave. Visit www.redcrossblood.org. Enter “TUH Jeanes Campus” for location. ••
Author event at Cranaleith
Ani Tuzman will speak on her book, Angels on the Clothesline: A Memoir, on Tuesday, March 26, from 5-7 at Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road. There will also be a reception and book signing. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Get a garden plot
Benjamin Rush Garden Association is accepting applications through June for gardeners to get a garden plot. The garden opening assignment days are March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and March 24, from noon to 3 p.m., at Benjamin Rush State Park, on Southampton Road. Details are at www.benjaminrushgardens.org ••
Theater show and lunch trip
The Lincoln Culture Association will take a bus trip on April 24 to see Daniel at Sight & Sound, a theater in Lancaster County. The group will visit Kitchen Kettle Village and have lunch at Shady Maple. The cost is $160. Call 215-676-5423. ••
Programs at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., is offering programs next week as public schools are closed.
Mr. Q’s Strange Zoo will take place on Monday, March 25, at 11 a.m. There will be magic, audience participation and balloons to create animals.
The Claymobile will be on site on Monday, March 25, at 2 p.m. There will be a pop-up ceramics studio where participants will learn skills using clay. All materials provided. Space may be limited. Ages 7 and up.
Family Storytime will take place on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. Bring your babies, toddlers and older siblings for stories, songs and play.
There will be balloon animals and face painting for children of all ages on Tuesday, March 26, at noon.
Canticuentos: Spanish Songs & Stories will take place on Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. The program is geared toward preschool and early elementary school children. ••
Free clothing, food
Our Closet in Your Neighborhood, in conjunction with Feast of Justice, will distribute free clothing, food and social services support on Thursday, March 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Northeast Services Hub, 6434 Castor Ave. First come, first served. Contact Carlee Pons at 267-256-2179 or [email protected]. ••
2 new courses at Orleans
Orleans Technical College, 2770 Red Lion Road, has announced two new healthcare training courses, Clinical Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing. Both courses can be completed in under a year, and combine classroom education and laboratory experience. The Clinical Medical Assistant program is a 25-week program and 5-week externship with an employer partner. During their on-campus education, students will become certified in phlebotomy, EKG and CPR. The Practical Nursing program combines classroom instruction, practical labs and clinical experiences related to practical nursing competencies. Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates will be eligible to apply to the PA State Board of Nursing to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing.
Graduates of these programs will work in settings such as doctor’s offices, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and clinics.Call 215-728-4700 or visit orleanstech.edu. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood.
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.
Other dates are March 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Martha Roman Catholic Church, 11321 Academy Road; and March 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
Bus trip to Lancaster County
St. William Travel is planning a trip to Lancaster County on June 20. There will be a Magic & Wonder Theater show, buffet lunch at Shady Maple, round trip by motorcoach, with all taxes and gratuities included. The costs $120. Bus departs from Gloria Dei Estates, 1304 Rhawn St., at 9:15 a.m. and returns 6:15 p.m. Check or money order payable to St. William Travel can be sent c/o 206 Benner St., Philadelphia, PA 19111. Call 215-745-7199. ••
Meeting on Castor Ave.
Take Back Your Neighborhood will hold a town hall meeting about proposed construction on Castor Avenue on Saturday, March 30, at 9 a.m. at Northeast Services Hub, 6434-36 Castor Ave. State Rep. Jared Solomon and representatives from PennDOT and SEPTA will be on hand. TBYN opposes the plan to convert Castor, from Oxford Circle to Cottman Avenue, into one lane of traffic each way. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
Rhawnhurst Civic Association will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m., at Pelbano Playground, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Representatives from the offices of local elected officials and the 2nd and 7th police districts will be on hand. Zoning issues to be discussed include 8200 Roosevelt Blvd., 8107 Bradford St. and 8430 Bustleton Ave. Abandoned cars and other neighborhood safety will be addressed. All residents are welcome to attend. ••
Celebrate Purim
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., invites the community to observe and celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim on Thursday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. There will be holiday food, music and beads and gragger giveaways. The cost is $3, payable at the front desk. Call 215-698-7300. ••
North Catholic communion breakfast
The Northeast Catholic High School Alumni Association will hold its 93rd anniversary Communion Breakfast and Mass on Sunday, April 7, at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Mass will be at 8:30 a.m., followed by breakfast. The speakers will be sports comedian Joe Conklin and Karen Hepp, of Fox 29 news. Tickets cost $30. Call 215-543-1053. ••
Post-secondary info for HS juniors
The guidance departments of Father Judge and St. Hubert will host a post-secondary information night for high school juniors and their parents on Wednesday March 20, from 7-9 p.m., in the auditorium of Father Judge High School, 3301 Solly Ave. A panel of college admissions and trade/technical school representatives will be on hand to provide information about choosing a school, selection by admissions officers, the application process, benefits of summer programs and two-year schools as an option. All are welcome. ••
Spring fling
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St., will host an indoor spring fling on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a flea market, baked goods, chances sold for gift baskets, homemade soups and lunch. All are welcome. ••
Craft fair
The Villages at Pine Valley will host a craft fair on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its clubhouse, 900 Pine Valley Blvd. (off of 8540 Verree Road). There will be homemade candy, jewelry, wreaths, candles, artwork and more. Call Kathy at 215-722-1501. ••
Weight-loss program
The New You Program is a behavioral weight-loss program that provides support through weekly meetings and accountability. As a member, you will learn how to manage your cravings and learn how to lose weight and maintain it. A new group is starting March 25. For more information, call Sophia at 267-254-4050 or email Ilya Khaytin at [email protected]. ••
Learn to make palm
Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7056 Tulip St., invites people to learn how to make palm, through March 22, from 3-8 p.m. Call 215-333-0442. ••
Dinner and a show
Villa Barolo Ristorante, 1373 Easton Road in Warrington, will present Joey C’s Variety Dinner on Thursday, March 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6, followed by the show at 7:30. The show will feature the sounds of Frank Sinatra and entertainment by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis impersonators. Tickets are $100 and include taxes and gratuities. For tickets, call Villa Barolo at 215-491-9370. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime on Thursdays, March 28 and April 11 and 25, at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs and fingerplays. Storytime is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Yoga classes
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will offer Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes on Fridays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., through April 12. There is no class on Good Friday, March 29. The cost is $15 per class, which will be led by Tiffany Cooper. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Block Gives Back gala
The Block Gives Back will hold a gala on Friday, March 22, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at Philadelphia Ballroom, 2014 Hornig Road. There will be dinner, awards, open bar, raffles, 50-50, a DJ and photo booth. Tickets are $70, or two for $120. For tickets, go to tbgb.org. ••
McCormick endorses Gill
Dave McCormick, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, endorsed Aizaz Gill in the 172nd Legislative District primary. Gill, president of the Burholme Civic Association and a former city elections commissioner worker, faces Patrick Gushue in the primary.
“As a veteran, service to the community is important to me and that service can come in many ways. I’m endorsing Aizaz Gill because he has a proven track record of serving Northeast Philadelphia, the background and experience to help change Harrisburg for the better and a commonsense plan to address the issues that matter most to the 172nd District,” McCormick said.
“Dave McCormick shares my commitment to putting the safety of our citizens first, improving education for our children and getting our economy on track to help combat inflation and create good-paying jobs. I thank him for his support,” Gill said.
Gill is also endorsed by the Philadelphia Republican Party, Councilman Brian O’Neill and former Councilmen David Oh and Al Taubenberger. ••
A group for moms
A Sacred Mother’s Circle will meet at Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, on Wednesdays, through April 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per class. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Mass for bishop
St. Martin of Tours held a Mass on Sunday to celebrate its pastor, the Rev. Efren Esmilla, becoming a bishop in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Mass was followed by a reception will follow in the gym. State Sen. Tina Tartaglione attended the Mass and presented Esmilla with a Senate citation. She also presented citations on behalf of City Councilman Mike Driscoll and state Reps. Pat Gallagher and Anthony Bellmon. ••
Donate to thrift shop
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., is accepting donations. No TVs or computers will be accepted. Hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 215-624-9130. ••
Fee on illegals would benefit seniors, disabled
Rep. Mike Cabell, a Luzerne County Republican, plans to introduce legislation that would impose a state fee on international remittances made by illegal immigrants. Specifically, Cabell’s proposal would impose a 10% fee on remittances being sent abroad by an undocumented worker through a money transfer licensee or agent. The revenue would be used to support the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, which benefits seniors and the disabled.
The Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus is not happy with the proposal.
“The idea of imposing an additional 10% fee on money transfers made by immigrants can only be described as absurd and vicious. This proposal clearly discriminates against immigrants; it is targeting a vulnerable group,” the caucus said. ••
Brazilian music
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host a Brazilian Adventure Drumming and Singing program on Monday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Learn about Water Dept. work
The Philadelphia Water Department is inviting residents to learn about the Water Revitalization Plan, a 25-year initiative to upgrade and strengthen the city’s drinking water infrastructure. A local session is Tuesday, April 9, at 7:15 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center (during the Holmesburg Civic Association meeting), 4500 Rhawn St. ••
Book review for charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is having a book review on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at Guiseppe’s, 990 Second Street Pike, Richboro. The book being discussed is Mad Honey by Jodi Piccoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. 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. ••
Yard sale April 27
The Villages at Pine Valley will host a yard sale on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 900 Pine Valley Blvd. (between Verree and Pine roads). The yard sale is throughout the development (Easy Street, Penny Lane, Ernest Way and Tyler Court). Use the Verree Road main entrance located near CORA Services or the Pine Road entrance. Street parking is limited, but parking is available at the clubhouse. Rain date is Sunday, April 28. ••
2 senior trips
St. Katherine of Siena Primrose senior club is running two trips.
The first trip will be on Tuesday, May 14, to Lancaster to see Mystery, a variety magic show featuring illusionist John Brett Myers, at Magic & Wonder Theater. The cost is $130 and includes a buffet lunch at Miller’s restaurant.
The second trip will be on Friday, June 21, to Shawnee Playhouse for a sit-down luncheon and the musical My Fair Lady. The cost is $110.
Call Catherine Murphy at 215-919-4399 for reservations. ••
Stations of the Cross
The Medical Mission Sisters, 8400 Pine Road, invites the public to Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29, at noon. Visitors can also see the Memorial to the Lost, which recalls Philadelphians who died by gun violence last year. Call Sister Vera Sheenan at 215-742-6100. ••
Support police survivors lunch
FOP Lodge 5 will host a luncheon for all families of Philadelphia police officers killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, May 1. To offset the costs associated with the event, money is raised through an ad book form. Donations are tax deductible.
The cost is $700 for the back cover, $600 for the inside cover, $500 for the center page, $450 for a full page and $400 for a half-page.
Advertisements can be emailed to [email protected].
Forms, along with checks or money orders payable to FOP Survivors’ Fund, are due by April 5. They can be sent to Samantha Hawthorn, FOP Lodge 5/Ad Sponsor, 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.
The annual Survivors’ Fund event will be held at the FOP, 11630 Caroline Road, on Saturday, May 18, from 3-7 p.m.
For more information, call Samantha Hawthorn at 215-629-3602. ••
Trip to winery
St. Hilary Travels is going to Tomasello Winery on Sunday, May 19, for the Totally Tenors Opera Gala featuring arias, songs, contemporary classics and a meal consisting of salad, soup, bread, butter, entrée and dessert. A motorcoach will depart at 12:30 p.m. at Verree Road and Solly Avenue and return at about 7 or 7:30. The cost is $120, payable by April 9 with check or money order to St. Hilary Travels, Attn: Trips, 820 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA 19046. ••
Sign up for senior softball
The Philadelphia Senior Softball League is looking for experienced players for its 68-and-over and 58-and-over leagues. The 58-plus teams play Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 68-plus teams play Mondays and Fridays. All games start at 10 a.m. and are played at Crispin Fields, at Holme and Convent avenues. Games start mid-April and run till the end of September. No games in July. For the 58-plus league, call Mike Bojanowski at 215-801-4869. For the 68-plus league, call Marty King at 215-409-5021. ••
Senior softball league seeks players
The Bucks 65+ Senior Softball League is holding registration for the upcoming season, which begins in April. Indoor practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Pennsbury Racquet Club, 375 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville. For information, go to www.bucksseniorsoftball.com or email Bill at [email protected] or Jack at [email protected]. ••
Sign up for St. Cecilia run
The second annual St. Cecilia School Legacy Run will take place on Saturday, April 20. The event is a 5K run/1-mile walk that raises money for a scholarship fund that benefits students at St. Cecilia who have a parent who is an alum of St. Cecilia or St. William. Sign up at https://runningintheusa.com/details/137457. ••
History-themed bus trip
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to the historic Village of Roebling and historic Bordentown on Thursday, April 11. The itinerary will include a docent-led tour of the Roebling Museum and a leisurely walking tour of the Village, established in 1905 by Charles G. Roebling as a complete self-sustaining community for the workers of the Roebling Steel Mill, followed by lunch at the Old Town Pub in Bordentown and a visit to Point Breeze, the former estate of Joseph Bonaparte. The all-inclusive cost is $125. For a flyer and reservation form, 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. Call Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
Ryan ’74 reunion
The Archbishop Ryan High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Friday, May 31, from 7-11 p.m., at the Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road. For tickets or more information, go to https://www.arhs.me/update ••
A class on marriage
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will host a life cycle class on marriage taught by Rabbi Sandi Berliner on Tuesday, April 2, at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. For reservations and more information, call 215-677-1600. ••
April book club
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be hosting a Zoom session on Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. The book is The Gown by Jennifer Robson. To register or for more information, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Writers series at Holy Family
Holy Family University will welcome fiction and creative nonfiction novelist Liz Moore in its Distinguished Writers Series on Tuesday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Education and Technology Center auditorium (9801 Frankford Ave.). The event is free and open to the public. Free off-street parking is available. Call 215-637-7700. ••
Free tax preparation
People who need help preparing their federal income tax return can take advantage of the free assistance program offered by KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The program will run through April 12 and is available to everyone with incomes of up to $73,000 whether filing single or joint returns. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 194 to make an appointment. Have all of your tax information, including last year’s federal tax return, W-2, 1099 and real estate tax bill. ••
Donate clothes
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham. 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 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Charity fashion show
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a fashion show, Couture For The Cure, on Sunday, May 5, at Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland. The cost is $68 and includes full-course lunch and fashion show. There will be raffles, boutiques and jewelry and craft vendors. BOC Productions will present Fashions from Marlene’s of Collingswood, New Jersey. Doors open at 10 a.m. for shopping. Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. Call Lorraine at 610-277-3631 for tickets. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Millbrook Civic to meet
Millbrook Civic Association will meet on April 30, at 7 p.m., at the Calvary Athletic Association clubhouse, 4330 Deerpath Lane. Future meetings will be on June 25, Sept. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26. For more information, email [email protected] ••
Trip to Glencairn
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will visit Glencairn Museum, in Bryn Athyn, on Wednesday, May 1, at 10:15 a.m. There will be a video and tour. The cost is $18, payable to CSS Sisterhood and mailed to 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115. Include your name, email address and phone number. ••
Happy birthday, Torresdale Library
Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave., will celebrate its 52nd birthday on Saturday, April 20. There will be preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m.; airbrush tattoos from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; live animals from the Center for Aquatic Sciences at noon; and the band Minas performing The Beatles in Bossa at 2:30. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of Torresdale Library. ••
Clothing drive
The Bustleton Bengals, President Street and Conwell Avenue, will hold a clothing drive and “more” on Saturday, April 13, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among items accepted are men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes, accessories, household items and toys. All donations must be in a tied trash bag. Call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 for possible pick-up. ••
Live Christian music
Christian bands will perform at a free event on Saturday, March 30, at Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7. There will be snacks and drinks. There is a parking lot and handicap-accessible access behind the church. All are welcome. Call 215-624-6900. ••
Trip to Hindu temple
The Chaverim of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, is planning a trip on Sunday, April 7, to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple located in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The cost is $10. Lunch is on your own following the tour. All will meet at CSS at 9:30 a.m. and carpool to the temple. Make your checks out to CSS, attention Cultural Trip, and mail to the address above. Call Lynn at 215-677-1600. ••
Annual tea in Bristol
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will be hosting its annual tea on Sunday, April 28, from 2-4 p.m., at its headquarters at 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. Ticket price is $35. Tea fare will include assorted sandwiches, scones, pastries and brewed tea. Feature attractions will be an art exhibition by several members of the Artists of Bristol and musical selections by local keyboard virtuoso Francis X. Danis. Reservations will be accepted at 215-788-9408. Deadline is April 14. ••
Bus trip and lunch
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip on Friday, June 21, to the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and “Cliveden,” a National Trust Historic Site and the site of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. A 3-course luncheon will be served at Brittingham’s of Lafayette Hill. The all-inclusive cost is $150. For a flyer and reservation form, call 215-788-9408. Reservations close on April 17. ••
Recovery resource fair
Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave., will host its second annual Collegiate Recovery Event Program and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 4. The free event is open to the public and will be held in the Campus Center gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Faculty member Patrick McElwaine will serve as the keynote speaker, presenting Dear Recovery, You Saved My Life” at 11:30 a.m. Nicholas Emeigh, the associate executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Bucks County, will moderate a panel discussion, featuring area addiction and recovery experts. Area centers dedicated to addiction and mental health counseling will offer information and resources. ••
Healthcare symposium
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present Be Informed : A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Education and Technology Center auditorium (9801 Frankford Ave.). The free event is presented for those interested in the healthcare field, and registration is required. Nursing Continuing Education Credits will be awarded for eligible participants. Tricia Nichols, patient experience director at Jefferson Health-North, will serve as the keynote speaker. To register, call 215-673-7700. ••
Learn about the Civil War
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Widener University will offer a five-session program for active adults about the Civil War at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The program will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 1, 8 and 15 and May 6 and 13. Cost is $30. Sends checks or money orders payable to Widener University to KleinLife. Call 610-499-4279 or email [email protected]. ••
Tumor support group
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s neuroendocrine tumor support group will meet on April 17, from 4-5 p.m. This is an open group for people diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors who are receiving treatment. Interested patients should email Anjali Albanese at [email protected] or Mark Itzen at [email protected] for a link to participate. ••
Program for preschoolers
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Movement Adventure on Thursday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. Move through a story with actions, exercise, dance and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and mind. For preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Support Michael Strange Foundation
The public is invited to attend two events held by the Michael Strange Foundation. On June 15, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at American Legion Post, 9151 Old Newtown Road, there will be a live band, food and music. On June 16, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Parx horse racing track, third floor, Gold Star families will be on hand. Requested donations for each event are $40 per person. U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael Strange, a Wissinoming native and 2004 North Catholic graduate, died in 2011 of wounds caused when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was aboard crashed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. He was 25. ••
Support for Parkinson’s
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus will host a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on the second Wednesday of every other month, beginning on April 10. The meetings will take place from 5-6 p.m. at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7604 Central Ave. The group is led by nurse practitioner June Ro and attended by guest speakers, patients and caregivers.
The guest speakers are Dr. Willard Kasoff, a neurosurgeon (April 10); occupational therapist Diana Parkinson (June 12); Dr. Nancy Minniti, a neuropsychologist (Aug. 14); Dr. Molly Cincotta, a neurologist (Oct. 9); and social worker Luisa Enriquez (Dec. 11).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
A hindrance for tax preparers
City Councilwoman Rue Landau introduced a bill that would require for-profit tax preparation service providers to supply a disclaimer about free tax services available as an option.
The bill would require the city to maintain an up-to-date list of free tax assistance services available to taxpayers.
“Money is being left on the table,” Landau said. “This bill is an important step towards protecting our residents and ensuring that they have equitable access to the resources needed to thrive. We need to safeguard consumer interests and ensure that taxpayers are fully informed of their options.” ••
Musical show in June
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will present John Monforto’s The Man of Many Faces, on Sunday, June 2. Lunch will be at 2 p.m., followed by the performance at 3:30. Monforto is a singer, actor, impressionist, comedian, writer and emcee. The cost is $54, payable to CSS and mailed to the office at the above address. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Entertainment at Parx
Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:
March 21: Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night, with Bob Nelson and Jerrold Benford
March 29: The Frontmen
April 4: Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night, with John Pizzi and Peaches Rodriquez
April 5: Buddy Guy
April 6: Nick Swardson
April 12: Anthony Rodia
April 13: Vietnamese Show – Spring of Love
April 18: Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night, with Joey Kola and Gary Delena
April 20: Psychic Matt Fraser
April 27: Andrew Dice Clay
May 11: Tracy Morgan
May 17: Femmes of Rock
May 18: Sebastian Bach
May 31: Reik
June 1: Joss Stone
June 14: Almost Queen, a tribute to Queen
June 21: Corinne Bailey Rae
July 13: Clay Walker
Aug. 3: Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium
Aug. 10: Dylan Scott
Sept. 7: Australian Pink Floyd
Nov. 21: Aaron Lewis
Nov. 23: Steve Trevino ••
Ecumenical Easter sunrise service
The Far Northeast Philadelphia Ministerium announces its annual Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at Glen Foerd on the Delaware estate, 5001 Grant Ave., on Sunday, March 31. The service begins at 6:30 a.m. and lasts about 50 minutes.
Clergy from All Saints Episcopal Church, St. David’s and Faith Lutheran Churches, St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, Morning Star and Tacony Baptist Churches, and the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd join together to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. The service is open to everyone.
Christians from all denominations gather to watch the sun rise, sing hymns, hear scripture readings and pray. An offering will be collected for Family Promise of Philadelphia (formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network), a nonprofit advocacy service for the homeless.
The service is an outdoor event, so attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The entrance to the estate is off Fitler Street. Park on the lawn.
For information, call Pastor Owen Griffiths, Faith Lutheran Church, at 215-637-4210. ••
