Event at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a visit by the city Department of Public Health on Friday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. The health department offers immunizations and health outreach services. Services include providing information on vaccines for all ages and distributing COVID-19 tests, masks and hand sanitizers. The event is free and open to the public. ••
GWHS class of ‘84 reunion
The George Washington High School class of 1984 will hold its 40th class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6-11 p.m. at Twining Hall, 4900 E. Street Road in Trevose. The cost is $55 per ticket. Tickets must be bought by Oct. 30. Email gwhsreunionclassof84@eric-barson. For more information, call Bennett Love at 267-242-8201. ••
Seniors to meet Sept. 24
The Lincoln Cultural Association seniors will meet on Sept. 24 at noon at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. ••
Learn about the life and work of Edward Duffield
The History Committee at All Saints’ Church Torresdale will be hosting a multimedia presentation and book signing celebrating the life and work of Edward Duffield on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. in the parish hall.
Author Bob Frishman will provide the history of Duffield (1730-1803), a clockmaker, wealthy property owner and civic and Anglican leader. Duffield was also Benjamin Franklin’s best friend and is one of the prominent Philadelphians that is buried in the All Saints’ graveyard.
During the presentation, Frishman will show more than 100 images from his book and will also host a question-and-answer session about Duffield, as well as about horology, the science of timekeeping.
Following the presentation, Frishman will be available to sign copies of his new book,
Edward Duffield, Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman.
The event is free and open to all community members.For additional information, email church historian Debbie Klak at [email protected]. ••
White endorses Gill
State Rep. Martina White endorsed Aizaz Gill, the Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District. Gill faces Democrat Sean Dougherty, a lawyer.
“Aizaz Gill will be a strong voice for the Northeast fighting to reduce crime and stand up to Larry Krasner, lower costs for working families and get our kids the education they deserve,” she said. “He will be a strong teammate for our families and for me working in Harrisburg.”
“Rep. White has been a beacon of common sense in Northeast Philadelphia by putting aside the partisan politics and focusing on the issues that truly impact residents. I am proud to have earned her endorsement and will follow her path in Harrisburg of standing up to the political bosses, fighting to make our neighborhoods safe, helping working families and workers, and making our education system better,” Gill said.
Gill has also been endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 92; IAFF, Local 22 Firefighters and Paramedics); Pioneer Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 37; Councilman Brian O’Neill; and the National Federation of Independent Business and PA Chamber of Commerce. ••
Judge grad Sicilia donates another $1 million
The Friends of Father Judge High School Inc. recently received a $1 million commitment from Michael D. Sicilia ’89, a member of the board.
This is the second $1 million from Sicilia. In 2020, he donated $1 million to seed and support the initial build out and 2023 launch of the school’s ongoing capital campaign, “The Campaign for 3301, Securing the Future of Father Judge.”
Sicilia, who grew up in Mayfair and attended grade school at Our Lady of Consolation, serves as the Executive Vice President of Oracle’s vertical industry businesses.
To date, $15.7 million has been secured toward the campaign goal of $20 million.
The Campaign for 3301 has four strategic initiatives:
• The construction of a 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Career Pathways Academy building;
• The renovation of the Science Labs (Chemistry, Biology and Physics);
• Athletic renovations to locker rooms and training areas in the Fox Gym and Mitchell Activity Center; and
• An aggressive investment in the Reverend Joseph G. Campellone, OSFS Endowment.
Sicilia said, “Supporting Father Judge High School is truly an honor and a privilege. The valuable lessons I learned within its community have left me forever grateful. I take pride in being affiliated with an institution that is dedicated to preparing its students to make a positive impact on the world.”
Brian Patrick King ’97, president of Father Judge, said, “Since the first time I met Mike, he has challenged me to think outside the box and reinvent every aspect of how education is delivered on Solly Avenue. His industry insight and advanced train of thought has propelled us to reshape how, through the use of technology, combined with project-based learning, we can turn classrooms, labs and the shop floor of the Career Pathways Academy into spaces that allow students to experience a first-class education using their hands, hearts and minds.”
Campellone, President Emeritus of Father Judge, said, “Mike sees much of his success related to his time at Judge. He was a member of the crew team and the National Honor Society. Mike stated when he spoke at the opening event for this campaign that Judge taught him the character, morals and a work-hard attitude, which enabled him to achieve success. On top of that, education was a core value in the Sicilia family. Mrs. Sicilia, Mike’s mother, was a long-term elementary school teacher at Saint Dominic’s. Mike’s generous contribution of $2 million for our campaign reflects his belief and trust in the mission of Father Judge.” ••
New hire in Fox Chase’s bone marrow transplant department
Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Dr. Alexander R. Vartanov as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies.
Vartanov is joining the department on the heels of his completion of the Fox Chase Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program. Prior to that, he was a resident in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Vartanov earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and a Master of Applied Science degree, in which his work focused on spatial analysis for public health, from Johns Hopkins University.
Since 2011, Vartanov has produced more than 25 abstracts, poster presentations and peer-reviewed publications. His work covers a variety of subject areas, including lymphoma and leukemia. He also held various clinical research positions at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston prior to medical school.
Vartanov is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. He is also the recipient of several awards, including the Abstract Achievement Award from the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in 2019. In 2022, he received an In Vino Vita Young Investigator Award from Fox Chase to further his research on the use of steroids in patients being treated for lymphoma. ••
Third Thursday in Mayfair
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold a Third Thursday Night Market on Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. The event will feature vendors, food trucks, drinks and live music from Jumper. ••
Business group backs Picozzi
The National Federation of Independent Business, a small business advocacy organization, endorsed Joe Picozzi in the 5th Senatorial District.
“This election cycle is crucial for small businesses throughout the commonwealth and now more than ever we need small business advocates in Harrisburg,” said Greg Moreland, NFIB Pennsylvania State Director. “Rising costs, an ongoing worker shortage and uncertainty about future business conditions continue to plague the small business community – we need policies that will lessen the inflationary pressures and grow the economy. We are proud to endorse these candidates because we know they will promote good policies for Main Street and support our Pennsylvania small businesses.” ••
Firefighters endorse Gill
IAFF Local 22, which represents Philadelphia’s firefighters and paramedics, endorsed Aizaz Gill in the 172nd Legislative District. In announcing the endorsement, Local 22 President Mike Bresnan said, “Earning the IAFF endorsement is no easy task. At the end of our endorsement process your respect for, and support of, Philadelphia’s firefighters and paramedics became quite clear.” Gill said, “I am honored to have the support of our firefighters and paramedics, especially since so many of them live in the 172nd District. This endorsement, along with our support from Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 92, sends a message to voters that I will always make public safety my top priority as their representative.” ••
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, sponsorships or more information, email [email protected], call 215-543-1051 or visit www.northcatholicalumni.org ••
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 [email protected] ••
Upcoming events at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7600 Central Ave., will present several events with support from the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation.
Palliative care nurse practitioner Dana Pieretti will speak on Let’s Talk About Palliative and Hospice Care on Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Marissa Blum, a rheumatologist, will speak on Diet and Exercise’s Impact on Arthritis and Osteoporosis on Monday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A Parkinson’s disease support group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5-6 p.m. Dr. Molly Cincotta, a neurologist, will lead the group.
To register, call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
GBCL to meet
The Greater Bustleton Civic League will hold its monthly membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the community room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. Meetings are open to the public. All are welcome. Email [email protected] or call 215-676-6890. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
Rhawnhurst Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at Pelbano Playground, Bustleton and Solly avenues. The guest speaker will be City Controller Christy Brady. The community relations officers from the 2nd and 7th police districts will also be on hand. The group will be nominating officers for the seats on the Board of Directors. A formal vote will be held during the October meeting. ••
Flea market at Maternity BVM
Maternity BVM Home and School Association will hold a flea market on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the lower church parking lot, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. The cost is $25 per spot, or two for $40. Call Maura Collins at 610-202-9090. ••
Programs at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has announced its September and October events.
Here is the schedule: Friday Sept. 20, 1-3 p.m. (Book Club: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk); Friday, Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Saturday, Sept. 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime: Explore the park with Ranger Monica); Friday, Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m. (Genealogy Group); Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime: Knights & Dragons); Saturday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. (crafts, followed by the movie IF at 7); Friday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Friday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. (Book Club); Saturday, Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m. (Presentation by Herb and Sandy Kaufman, The Soldier & His Lady: A Look at Victorian Life, Culture & Fashion); Friday, Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); and Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. (Young Frankenstein’s Mad Science Halloween Party: food, crafts and creepy science fun).
Register at [email protected]. ••
Yard sale on Oct. 19
The Villages at Pine Valley, 900 Pine Valley Blvd. (between Verree Road and Pine Road), will host a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 20. ••
Holy Inn to see Rat Pack show
Holy Innocents will be holding a trip to the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Thursday, Dec. 5. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 10 a.m. and will leave the casino at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $85, due by Nov. 1, and includes bus transportation, a ticket to The Rat Pack Christmas Show at 3 p.m. and $25 slot play. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
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 [email protected]. ••
Learn about becoming a poll worker
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present Learn about Becoming A Poll Worker on Monday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The session is made possible through the Committee of Seventy. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Local schools recognized
Four local schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia were recognized for Growth and Exceeding Potential. They are St. Anselm, St. Cecilia, St. Matthew and Presentation BVM. In addition, St. Christopher and Resurrection of Our Lord were recognized for Exceeding Potential, while St. Jerome and St. Albert the Great were cited for Growth. The results were based on testing. ••
Free fitness program
A new free fitness program is being offered at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. The program is being conducted by Missy Silverman, a health and physical education graduate of Temple University. Contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 148 or [email protected]. ••
Programs at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., offers the following recurring programs:
• Crochet Club, Fridays at 11 a.m. in the second-floor Humanities Department. Bring your own materials.
• Mixed Level English Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Call 215-685-0522.
• PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance, Wednesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Call 833-750-5627.
• Chess Club for Adults & Teens, Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.
• One-on-One Basic Computer Help Appointments, Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 215-685-0525.
• Thursday Computer Help: Various Subjects, Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
• Gadget Help, Mondays and Wednesdays upon request. Call 215-685-0525.
• Computer Skills for Beginners, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235.
• English Conversation Group – Intermediate-plus, Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register at 215-474-1235. ••
Weekly walks
WeWalkPHL will take place at the Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 21 and 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The program is a partnership among Fairmount Park Conservancy and the city Departments of Public Health and Parks and Recreation. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 and Dec. 12. There will be stories, songs and fingerplays. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present Saint-Saens’ Henry VII on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Amici will present two performances of Verdi’s Nabucco: Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, in Lansdale and Saturday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
Amici will also present Nabucco as a dinner opera on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, in Elkins Park. The cost is $54.95 (tips and tax not included). For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Glen Foerd fundraiser
Glen Foerd is partnering with BloomBox in September for a fundraiser to benefit Glen Foerd’s community garden. Visit www.getblooming.com to shop and place your order. Fall plants, wreaths, pumpkins and more are for sale. Use code GFG15 and BloomBox will deliver to your door within five days and donate a percentage of sales to Glen Foerd’s community garden. ••
Event at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host The Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office 2024 Elections Resource on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office will answer your questions regarding how elections work, and how one can become a poll worker or a bilingual interpreter. Flyers promoting these programs will be available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Arabic, Russian, Haitian-Creole and Portuguese. A bilingual Mandarin Chinese representative will be on hand to answer your questions. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
The upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. Meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Tacony CDC events
The Tacony Community Development Corporation is hosting free yoga and Pilates pop-ups on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. at 6823 Torresdale Ave., second floor. A Pilates class is on Oct. 5. Yoga classes are on Sept. 21 and Oct. 12. Bring your own yoga mat. Register by calling 267-367-7766 or visiting https://bit.ly/478UYbT.
Monthly workshops at the Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., will support the needs of local small business owners. Future workshops will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 and Nov. 18. ••
O’Neill’s upcoming events
The office of City Councilman Brian O’Neill is sponsoring several events on upcoming Saturdays, all from 9-11 a.m. There will be e-cycling on Sept. 28 at Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street, above the 7th Police District. There will be a recycle bucket giveaway on Oct. 12 at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. There will be shredding on Oct. 26 at 432 Rhawn St., behind American Heritage Credit Union. Call 215-MU6-3422. ••
Support community boating
Glen Foerd in partnership with Riverways Collaboration announced their first “Boat and Brew” fundraising event in support of free community boating, environmental education for Philadelphia and Camden youth, equitable access to waterways and healthier rivers.
The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave. Optional kayaking will go until 6 p.m., followed by a reception.
Guests will enjoy an open bar with wine and beer, live music by York Street Hustle and a silent auction. Food will be available for purchase from the Clean Plate Club food truck.
Kayaking is $25 per person. The reception costs $50, or six people for $250.
For information and to purchase tickets, call 215-632-5330 or visit www.glenfoerd.org/events/2024/9/16/boat-and-brew-fundraiser-for-the-riverways-collaboration ••
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. The trip is open to all. Call Jackie at 215-287-9968. ••
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 [email protected] 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:
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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 [email protected]. ••
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 Saturday
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 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. ••
Scientific symposium at Fox Chase
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Center for Immunology will host its 14th Annual Scientific Symposium on Friday, Oct. 18. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded for the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation. Much of that work was done at Fox Chase. The symposium will be held in Fox Chase’s Leidy Auditorium and will feature presentations by eight scientists. For more information and to register for the event, email [email protected]. ••
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. 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]. ••
History events in Bristol
On Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., Patricia Mervine will speak on “Lafayette, the Abolitionist” at the the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. The presentation is open to the public. A donation of $5 per adult is requested. Students are free. Light refreshment will be served.
The presentation precedes the borough’s Sunday, Sept. 29, celebration of Lafayette’s farewell visit to America, which included Bristol Borough, in 1824. That day, the borough will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s farewell visit to America. Beginning at 2 p.m., there will be a grand procession from the Adams Hollow Bridge, on Radcliffe Street, near Lincoln Avenue, down banner-lined Radcliffe Street (known as the King’s Highway in colonial days) to the corner of Radcliffe and Mill streets, where a mural marking this bicentennial event will be dedicated. ••
A space for UArts student work
Councilwoman Rue Landau, in collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, is launching an initiative to support students and faculty affected by the recent closure of the University of the Arts.
The project aims to transform City Hall into a welcoming hub for these displaced artists’ work, providing them with a space to showcase their work in City Hall and in the office of Landau (Room 592) and the corridors.
Students and faculty of UArts are invited to submit their artwork for consideration through an online submission form, with a deadline of Oct. 4.
“The closure of UArts is a significant loss for our city, but it also presents an opportunity for us to uplift and support these talented artists,” Landau said. “I’m honored to provide a space for their work alongside the Creative Philadelphia so that they know the city values their contributions to our arts scene.”
The submission form for UArts students and faculty to have their work featured can be found here. ••
After-school program for sophs
Applications have been extended until Friday, Sept. 20, for local students seeking educational experiences in science and healthcare fields to apply to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program.
There is no cost to apply for any of the college’s science-focused youth programs.
George and Judy Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program
Founded in 2009, the George and Judy Wohlreich Junior Fellows program is a summer and after-school program for Philadelphia high school students from “historically excluded” communities who have an interest in health. The program seeks to foster interest in careers in healthcare and medicine through hands-on learning and interaction with professionals. The program also provides academic counseling and support to better prepare these students for college and their future careers.
The program is open to students entering 10th grade who are Philadelphia residents, enrolled in a Philadelphia high school, have an interest in science and healthcare professions, will be the first in their immediate family to graduate from a college or university, qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch, and have no disciplinary problems on their school record. There are no costs to participate in the program.
The program goes for three years.
Apply here: Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program | The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Learn more at https://collegeofphysicians.org/programs. ••
Sign up for Philly Bike Ride
The third annual Philly Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Riders will pass Independence Hall, City Hall, Love Park, Chinatown, Old City, Penn’s Landing and Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive. They can choose between a 20-mile course or a 7.6-mile version, both ending at the art museum.
The free post-ride festival features live music, wellness activities, a beer garden and food trucks.
The cost is $69, with various add-ons available.
A portion of proceeds will support the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and its Youth Cycling Program.
For more information, visit www.phillybikeride.com ••
Fringe show at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., announced the hosting of a world premiere performance as part of this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
“For Love of Country,” by The Perspective Collective, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22, or $17 for students. Visit www.phillyfringe.org/events/for-love-of-country/
For more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org or www.phillyfringe.org. ••
Book review and lunch
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is having a book review and deli lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at FCCC’s Reimann Conference Room, fourth floor, 333 Cottman Ave. There will be reserved parking off the Burholme Avenue entrance. The book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. The cost is $35. For reservation, call Joyce at 215-676-1761. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
A marriage retreat
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 14375 Proctor Road, will host Making Conflict Count: A Marriage Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $95 per couple and includes lunch. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Online series on faith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center will hold an online series, Summer Book Circle: Enlivened Faith Through Creation and Culture, on Tuesdays in October from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per session, or $80 for all five sessions. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Discover work of architect
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host Preserving Minerva: (Re)Discovering The Work of Architect Minerva Parker Nichols on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The program is free. There is a suggested donation of $25. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Bazaar on Sept. 28
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14100 Worthington Road, will host an indoor bazaar on Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be jewelry, white elephant gifts, electronics, office equipment, handmade items, décor and a bake shop. Guests will receive a free cup of coffee as they browse. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the church food bank. ••
Free Christian music concert
Christian bands will perform at a free event on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert 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. ••
Bar crawl for charity
The sixth annual Madison Bar Crawl will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 in Rockledge. The schedule is 3-5 p.m. at the Hollywood Tavern, 5-7 p.m. at the Austrian Village and 7 p.m. to ?? at Gaul & Co. Malt House. The event is in honor of Madison Woltemate, 11, who is thriving through physical challenges. Proceeds will benefit the families of two other girls facing similar challenges. T-shirts cost $20. Mail a check to Lawrence Himes, 619 Burke St., Rockledge, PA 19046 or Venmo @melissamccabe. ••
Trunk or Treat at Mission BBQ
The Gas Guzzlers Car Club Trunk or Treat will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mission BBQ, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd. No cars will be permitted after 5 p.m. There will be a DJ and prizes for best costume and best trunk. ••
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. ••
Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24
The 47th annual Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Sunday, Nov. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. on Frankford Avenue, from Rhawn Street to Knorr Street. The grand marshal will be Ed Lloyd, of Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting Goods, celebrating 50 years in business. Homemade floats are being accepted. Volunteer banner carriers will receive six hours of community service. Email [email protected]. ••
Monthly senior luncheon
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., hosts a senior luncheon at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert are on the menu. Upcoming dates are Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. ••
Local student earns scholarship
Nii Tigah of Northeast High School has been awarded a national $25,000 college scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association, a nonprofit educational organization that honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have overcome adversity and supports promising young people to pursue their American Dream through higher education and technical scholarships.
This honor celebrates Nii ’s exceptional perseverance and commitment to education despite facing significant personal challenges.
The Association provides free mental health counseling, financial aid counseling, college selection advising and access to dedicated mentors. ••
Clothing drive and more
Bustleton Bengals will hold a Clothing Drive & “more” on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Street and Conwell Avenue.
Donations accepted are men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes; accessories such as pocketbooks, belts, baby accessories, backpacks, hats, scarves, briefcases, gloves and ties; household items such as blankets, sheets, curtains, tablecloths, pillows, towels, small rugs, quilts and comforters; and soft toys, children activity sets, beanie babies, rag dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, cars, trucks, airplanes, dolls, outdoor bicycles of any size and scooters; car seats and strollers
Donations not accepted are pots, pans, hard toys, sports equipment, board games, books, puzzles, electrical devices, glass, high chairs, baby cribs, large toys, furniture, VCR tapes, CDs, oversized and outdoor playsets and workout and exercise equipment.
All donations must be in a tied trash bag. The Bengals will receive payment based on price per pound.
If you cannot drop off your donations, call Chris Tarducci 215-906-8179 for possible pick up. ••
ArtsFest at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will present ArtsFest 2024, a celebration of language, creativity, culture and community, on Sunday, Spet. 22, from 1-4 p.m. This year, the festival will showcase new works by the nonprofit’s 2024 Artist in Residence, Philadelphia muralist Shira Walinsky, as well as work by guest artist Sarabella Rocha.
The free family-friendly event includes the unveiling of Walinsky’s “River River River,” an interactive outdoor installation that features graphics and text translations of the word “river” in many languages.
Rocha presents “Bat Tumbagas,” an art installation that will be on display in front of Glen’s Foerd’s Water Tower. This art piece celebrates the significance of bats in ecosystems worldwide and the artist’s Pijao ancestral background.
There will be live music and arts and crafts.
Attendees are invited to bring blankets or chairs, and enjoy the grounds and mansion, which will be open for free self-guided tours.For more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/events, or call 215-632-5330. •
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 through Sept. 28.
Registration is $35 and will include a shirt if supplies last. The cost is $15 for St. Hubert students and $10 for walkers ages 2-11. 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 ••
Father Judge 5K
The 21st annual Father Judge Crusader Classic 5K will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Firefighter Lt. Robert Neary Scholarship Fund at Father Judge. Neary, class of 1970, passed away in the line of duty in 2012. The entry fee is $35. The cost is $20 for youths 18 and under. Race day registration will take place in the Father Judge schoolyard beginning at 7:30 a.m. Event T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. The race will begin at the bandshell in Pennypack Park and continues along the banks of Pennypack Creek and finish with a lap around the Father Judge track (behind the school). Medals will be presented to the three male and female finishers in each age group. Call 215-338-9494, Ext. 1027 or email [email protected] ••
Buy tickets for Guys and Dolls
The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Guys and Dolls from Oct. 11-13 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available with Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, call Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714, visit the group’s Facebook page or follow @starplayersPPR on X. ••
Luncheon and entertainment
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is holding a luncheon with entertainment at Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne, on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon consists of salad and hot and dessert tables. There will be a cash bar. The cost is $60 per person. Call Beth for reservations at 215-990-6067 or 215-742-2703. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
