English conversation group
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will hold an English conversation group for intermediate/advanced English-speaking adults on Monday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ••
AFL-CIO announces endorsements
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO announced its endorsements in the November election.
The union is backing Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president. It had previously endorsed Joe Biden for re-election as president before he dropped out under intense pressure from Democrats and donors following his disastrous debate performance. It also endorsed Josh Shapiro for vice president before Harris picked Walz.
The state AFL-CIO is endorsing U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. for re-election, along with Democrats Eugene DePasquale for attorney general, Malcolm Kenyatta for auditor general and Erin McClelland for treasurer.
Others endorsed include U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, state Sen. Jimmy Dillon and legislative candidate Sean Dougherty. ••
North Catholic alumni golf outing
Joe Hand Promotions and Northeast Catholic Alumni Association will hold their 34th annual golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at North Hills Country Club in Glenside. The outing funds the alumni association’s scholarship fund, which provides $500,000 each year for Catholic education. For reservations or more information, email necathalum@aol.com, call 215-543-1051 or visit www.northcatholicalumni.org ••
Gill wants changes in sheriff’s office
Aizaz Gill, Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, threw his support behind Rep. Jared Solomon’s call for action to be taken to address the myriad of problems recently reported about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s office.
“Fixing problems like those in the Sheriff’s Office will require leaders from both parties to put aside partisanship and stand together. On this issue, I stand with Rep. Solomon in his call for action. And if the city refuses to do what’s right for the people, as state rep I will take action in Harrisburg to make sure needed changes happen – and hope others will join me to do it,” Gill posted to his campaign social media accounts.
Gill said he joined Solomon’s call because, “People don’t care about politics in situations like this, they care about fixing what’s wrong. That is the kind of state representative I will be: a bipartisan voice who focuses on real results and helping people.” ••
Car show, flea market
The outside Misled Car Show and Flea Market will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15, from 1-5 p.m. There is a $20 registration charge for cars participating in the show. Flea market vendor spaces are $25. Call Rosemarie at 215-868-5304 to reserve a space and Bob Dietrich at 267-968-2736 for car show information. ••
Book club discussion
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a book club discussion of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. The book is Zauner’s memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother and forging her own identity. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Copies of the book to borrow are available. Call 215-685-0472. ••
Oh those Wildwood days at the Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will host A Night to Remember Those Wildwood Days on Saturday, Aug. 10. A beer garden will open at 6 p.m., and DJ Neil McGlynn will play music from the 1950s through the 1970s from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free. There will be a bar and Polish kitchen. Picnic tables will be available. People are welcome to bring a beach chair. For more information, call John at 215-906-1825. ••
Summer camp at St. James
Discovery Camps are being offered at St. James (corner of Castor Avenue and Pratt Street) from Aug. 12-16. The camps include Nature Study, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Movement & Sound and Games & Experiments. The camps are for ages 4 and up. For more information, go to www.stjamesphilly.org or call the church at 215-743-1828.
Free community luncheon
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore St., will host Hope’s Table, a free community luncheon, on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 215-745-4453. ••
St. Hubert going to NYC
St. Hubert will hold a day trip to New York on Saturday, Nov. 23. A bus will depart the school at 7:45 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. showing of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, followed by free time until the bus departs at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $220 per person, paid in full by Oct. 1. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve your seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or SHSanta@huberts.org. ••
Music, song and dance
The Tzofim-Israel Scout Friendship Caravan will share their lives in Israel through music, song and dance on Monday, Aug. 12, at 12:45 p.m., at the KleinLife theater, 10100 Jamison Ave. The public is invited to the free performance. ••
Third Thursdays in Mayfair
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold Third Thursday Night Markets from 6-9 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. The events will feature vendors, food trucks, drinks and live music. The schedule is Aug. 15 (Philly Heart & Soul) and Sept. 19 (Jumper). ••
Community event in Rhawnhurst
The Rhawnhurst Civic Association will hold a free community appreciation event on Aug. 10 (rain date Aug. 17), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. There will be a bounce castle, DJ, children’s games, refreshments and face painter. ••
Support for Parkinson’s
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus hosts a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on the second Wednesday of every other month. 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. 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 Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
2 upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi Il Tabarro on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
There will be a dinner opera at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. The show will be Bizet’s Carmen. The cost is $54.95, not including tips and tax. Call 215-606-3800 for reservations.
For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St. All are welcome to participate in the devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. Devotions include procession with Fatima statue, rosary and benediction. ••
Kid crafts and storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host a Craft of the Week on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. Children in K-5 and preschoolers with an accompanying adult are welcome.
The library will host Preschool Storytime on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs and fingerplays for children 3-5, accompanied by an adult.
Call 215-685-9383. ••
Event at Women’s Animal Center
Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, will be hosting a Mini Paws Club programs for children ages 7-12 on Thursday, Aug. 15. Children will participate in a lesson on Understanding Animals, learning about animal behavior and body language, and when and how to approach an animal. There will also be games, hands-on crafts, a tour of the center, enrichment activities for the animals and meet and greets with animals.
For more information or to register, go to
https://www.womensanimalcenter.org/our-community-programs/mini-paws-club or email education@womensanimalcenter.org ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood.
Anyone who donates in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card.
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.
Donations are also being taken on Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Church, 10800 Knights Road.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
Seeking bowlers
Spare Pins Mixed Bowling League is seeking bowlers. The mixed league bowls on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes, 3075 Holme Ave. It’s a fun league with 100% handicap. Bowling is September through May. If interested or have questions, call Jim at 267-896-7601 or Chuck at 215-744-1591. ••
Pennypack Music Festival
The Pennypack Music Festival will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. The schedule is Aug. 7 (Kick it Out, tribute to Heart), Aug. 14 (Pure Petty, tribute to Tom Petty) and Aug. 21 (Romeo Delight, tribute to Van Halen). ••
Third Thursday at Glen Foerd
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., conclude Aug. 15, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a happy hour, live music, food and beverages, children’s activities and art. 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 www.glenfoerd.org/events. Call 215-632-5330. ••
Peaches and cream in Bristol
On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will host its annual Peach Social from 2-4 p.m. in its air-conditioned headquarters and shaded yard at 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. The cost is $8, payable at the door, and includes angel food cake topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh, sliced peaches. Takeouts will be available. Homemade baked goods, including peachy treats, will be on sale. The event benefits BCHF’s awards to Bristol High School graduates. ••
KleinLife opens farmers market
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., has a farmers market that sells nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables every Friday from noon to 3 p.m., through the fall. The market accepts cash, SNAP/EBT Access Cards and Philly Food Bucks. Proceeds will go to support the Cook for a Friend program as part of the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals Program. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 196. ••
Trip to Sight & Sound
St. James, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street, is holding a trip to Sight & Sound, a theater in Lancaster County, on Oct. 23 for the 11 a.m. show of Daniel. For more information, call 215-743-1828. ••
A show, lunch and shopping
St. Dominic’s Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster County on Thursday, Oct. 3, to see the musical Daniel. Lunch will be at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, with time to shop at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $187. For more information or to book, call Susan at 215-333-4313 or Carol at 215-742-6874. Do not bring checks to the rectory. ••
Farmers market open
The Food Trust holds a weekly farmers market at Castor Avenue and Hellerman Street. The market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October and will include cooking demonstrations. ••
Attend community resource fair
Socks for the Streets and the 8th Police District Advisory Council will hold a community resource fair on Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Christ the King School, 3205 Chesterfield Road. To register a table, call 215-939-2569 or email 8thDistPDAC@gmail.com or SocksForTheStreets@gmail.com. ••
Police town hall
Inspector Frank Bachmayer, commander of the Northeast Police Division, will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Max Myers Playground, 1601 Hellerman St. ••
Millbrook Civic to meet
Millbrook Civic Association will meet on Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Calvary Athletic Association clubhouse, 4330 Deerpath Lane. Future meetings will be on Oct. 29 and Nov. 26. For more information, email millbrookcivic@verizon.net ••
2 upcoming trips
The Maternity BVM Seniors Group has two upcoming trips.
There is a trip to the Smoky Mountain Show (Dollywood) from Oct. 7-12. For more information, call 215-964-7125.
The group will travel to Lancaster on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a luncheon and the show Joy to the World at the American Music Theatre. For information, call 215-338-9141. ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
The Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus Farm Stand will be open for the 12th season on Thursdays, through the end of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash only. The stand is located next to parking lot C of the Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses. Email rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu or call 215-728-2131. ••
Sunday flea market returns
A flea market will take place every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November at Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). The cost for vendors is $30 per parking space. For more information, call 215-625-FLEA (3532) or visit PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••
Entertainment at Parx
Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:
Aug. 23: The Marshall Tucker Band; Sept. 7: Australian Pink Floyd; Sept. 21: Dustin Lynch; Oct. 4: Heather McDonald; Oct. 18: Straight No Chaser; Oct. 19: Giggly Squad Live; Oct. 25: Michael Blaustein; Nov. 9: Air Supply; Nov. 21: Aaron Lewis; Nov. 23: Steve Trevino; Dec. 7: Kathleen Madigan ••
Bingo at Cannstatter’s
Bingo is played every Thursday at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Call 215-322-0121. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Ukrainian Folk Festival on Aug. 25
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
There will be Ukrainian folk art, music, dance, crafts and historical reenactments, a variety of food and refreshments and a vendors grove. Admission is $15, and a portion will be donated to relief of war victims in Ukraine. Kids under 15 will be admitted free. Parking is free. Call 267-664-3857, email info@tryzub.org or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
Trip to New York
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to the Tenement Museum in New York, with lunch and free time in Manhattan’s Little Italy. The all-inclusive cost is $175. For a flyer and reservation form, call 215-788-9043. Reservations close on Sept 11. ••
Party for West Catholic girls class of ‘69
West Catholic Girls Class of 1969 will have its 55th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Anthony’s Ristorante, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield. The cost for the luncheon is $65. Call Hannah at 610-764-3249. ••
Zoom bingo
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting a virtual bingo on Zoom on Mondays, Aug. 19 and 26, 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 50/50. Payment can be sent to the synagogue’s new office, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, Attn: Bingo. Include your email address. A link will be emailed before the first bingo night. Call 215-677-1600 and ask for Gerry or Nancy. ••
St. Dom’s anniversary Mass
St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., will celebrate its 175th anniversary Mass on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4:30 p.m. Archbishop Nelson Perez will celebrate the Mass. A dinner reception will follow at Cannstatter’s. Tickets cost $50. Call the rectory at 215-624-5502. ••
Learn about Civil War VPs
America’s Civil War vice presidents will be the focus of a learning program for active adults to be held at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Monday, Aug. 19, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to join with members. Cost for the program is $6 per person, made at the front desk or by mail to KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116. Contact Mariya Kesselman-Mekler at 215-698-7300, Ext. 185 or email mkesselman@kleinlife.org. ••
Meet the candidates
The Men’s Club and the Chaverim of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, will host its Meet the Candidates brunch on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the community. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Fundraiser at pottery shop
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a day of creative fun on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Create Me Pottery, 2048 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley (Huntingdon Valley Marketplace), from noon to 3 p.m. The cost of pottery items average $25. The additional sitting fee of $10 includes paints and glazing of pottery. For reservations, call Bernadette at 570-401-8417. The fundraiser will continue through Sept. 22 at createmepottery.com. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Clothing drive
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, Sept. 14, 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. ••
Attend Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball
Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at 5001 Grant Ave. (at the Delaware River).
The interactive event invites guests to become part of the story, blending elements of immersive theater with elegant wedding festivities, and spontaneous celebration.
The creator is inFLUX Theatre Collective, and the event is inspired by the reality TV dating show The Bachelor. Searching for the perfect partner, Glen Foerd’s bachelor must choose among five brides competing for his heart. What ensues promises to be an immersive night of romance, comedy, slapstick and chaos.
The show will go from 7-11 p.m. and will include live music by the West Philadelphia Orchestra, dinner, an open bar, dancing and silent and live auctions. There will also be an afterparty held in Glen Foerd’s Gilded Age mansion’s rathskeller until midnight. Throughout the evening, guests will be part of the narrative, interacting with characters and influencing the unfolding drama of the bachelor, the brides and their entourage.
Guests are encouraged to wear black tie, recycled wedding dresses, that old bridesmaid’s gown from hell, business attire or, in the spirit of Halloween, creative costumes.
All proceeds will go to support Glen Foerd’s community art, education and environmental programming and to preserve the nonprofit’s 18-acre Delaware River estate that includes seven historic structures dating from the 1850s.
Tickets are $185 per person, or $225 that includes the afterparty in Glen Foerd’s rathskeller. Tickets can be purchased at www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball. Ticket sales close on Oct. 4.Sponsorships are also available. For information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball, or contact Scott Reynolds at 215-632-5330 or scott@glenfoerd.org. ••
Veterans monuments coming to Campbell Square
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 87 will be unveiling two monuments honoring veterans in Campbell Square park, Allegheny Avenue and Belgrade Street, on Saturday, Aug. 24, at noon. The first monument is dedicated to all veterans from the Port Richmond neighborhood. The second is dedicated to John J. McVeigh, the only World War II Medal of Honor recipient from Philadelphia.
There will be patriotic music, and a proclamation from the state House will be given to McVeigh’s daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. ••
Video ceremony and conversation
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host the 19th Israeli-Palestianian Memorial Day Video Viewing on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-3 p.m. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, one of the founders of the Philadelphia chapter of American Friends of Combatants for Peace, will introduce the video and join a conversation afterward. The cost is $25. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Hero Thrill Show is Sept. 21
The 69th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot.
Featured will be the Sound of Philadelphia music by DJ legend Bob Pantano, performances and displays of K-9 and bicycle units, the elite Philadelphia Police Motorcycle Highway Patrol Drill Team, mounted police horse, fire engines, crime-fighting equipment by the Police Aviation Unit, Bomb Squad, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Marine Unit, firearms instructors, Police Academy and SWAT Unit.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $35 for a family (up to five).
Proceeds pay for the college tuition of children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
For more information, go to herothrillshow.org. ••
Book club meeting in Sept.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be hosting a Zoom session on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The book is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club to meet in Oct.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. The book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 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 will hold a Zoom session on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. The book is Blake Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club to meet in Dec.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a Zoom session on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The book is The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
St. Hubert run/walk
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold a 5K run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Pennypack Park, off 3135 Rhawn St. Virtual runs and walks will also be held from Sept. 15-28.
The fee is $30 if registered by Sept. 15. The cost is $15 for St. Hubert students and $10 for walkers ages 2-11. All who register by Sept. 15 will receive a T-shirt.
Registration from Sept. 16 to the day of the event is $35 and will include a shirt if supplies last. Registration on Sept. 28 begins at 7:30 a.m. The run starts at 8:30, followed by the walk at 9.
For more information, go to https://sthubertalumnae.org/reunions-and-events ••
Holy Family adds flag football
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics announced the addition of women’s flag football. Holy Family will begin its inaugural season in the Atlantic East in spring 2025.
Women’s collegiate flag football showcases seven players on a football field that is 40 yards in width by 80 yards in length. Each team moves offensively by running or passing a football, while the defense tries to “tackle” by pulling flags on the belt of the ball carrier.
The sport will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.
Anne Prisco, president of Holy Family University, said, “Women’s flag football at HFU represents our commitment to expanding athletic opportunities for our students. This new sport not only enhances the diversity of our athletic programs but also strengthens our connection to the surrounding community. It fosters inclusivity and provides a platform for young women to excel both on and off the field. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on our students and the broader community.”
The Tigers will join Centenary, Immaculata, Marymount, Neumann and Eastern University.
“I would like to thank Dr. Prisco and the Atlantic East for their efforts in helping bring women’s flag football to HFU,” said Athletic Director Tim Hamill. “Flag football is an emerging sport that will play an important role in the continued growth of women’s athletics, and I am proud our department will be a part of that progression.”
HFU is seeking a head coach. Interested candidates may apply for the position at holyfamily.edu ••
