KleinLife’s got a passion for fashion
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., invites active adults to attend “Silver Screenings,” a free fashion program, on Fridays, Aug. 15, 22 and 29, at 12:30 p.m. The program showcases the television series, The New Look. Contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300 or [email protected]. ••
Aug. 16 service at Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai
Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave., will be holding services on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. A Kiddush meal will follow.
Rabbi Robyn Frisch and cantor Joel Manon will officiate. ••
Yesterday Once More
St. William Travel will take a trip to Penn’s Peak, in Jim Thorpe, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, to see a tribute to the Carpenters. The cost is $105 and includes the show and a sit-down luncheon. All taxes, driver’s fee and gratuities are included. Call Betty at 215-745-7199. ••
German festival on Aug. 24
The Danube Swabian Association, 1277 Southampton Road, will be hosting a German festival on Sunday, Aug. 24. Gates will open at noon, when there will be a Catholic Mass in German. Admission is $5. There will be soccer games, folk dancing, German music, children’s games and German food and drink. ••
St. Cecilia, other local schools honored
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education recognized 62 parish and regional elementary schools as 2025 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. St, Cecilia was among 13 schools recognized for Growth and Exceeding Potential. St. Albert the Great, Maternity BVM, Our Lady of Calvary, St. Christopher and St. Martha were among 43 schools recognized for Growth. Presentation BVM and Resurrection of Our Lord were among six schools recognized for Exceeding Potential. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick St. All are welcome to participate in the devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. Devotions include procession with Fatima statue, rosary and benediction. ••
St. Jerome trip to Mackinac Island
St. Jerome Seniors are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from Aug. 19-25. Cost for double occupancy is $1,685 per person. For reservations and trip details, call Diane McDowell at 267-496-2431. ••
Mayfair Third Thursdays
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold Third Thursday Night Markets through September, 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Frankford, Cottman and Ryan avenues. The dates are Aug. 21 (The Bogside Rogues) and Sept. 18 (Jumper). ••
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd resume Aug. 21 with entertainment and refreshments for everyone. There will be a happy hour, live music, food, games, 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. The event is pay-what-you-wish (recommended donation amount is $10). The final date will be Sept. 18. Register at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information, call 215-632-5330. ••
Paddle the Delaware
LandHealth Institute and Riverfront North Partnership present guided sunset paddles on the Delaware River on the third Thursdays of the month through September. The dates are Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, both at 6 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive at 5:30. The paddles begin at the Tacony Boat Launch, 7071 Milnor St. In all, the trip is 2 to 3 miles. Reserve your kayak at https://www.landhealthinstitute.org/event-details/guided-sunset-paddle-on-the-delaware-2025-07-17-18-00 ••
Free backpacks
City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada’s second annual Classroom Kickoff will be held Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. at her office at 4821 Frankford Ave. There will be free backpacks, food, games and health resources. Each child must be present to receive a backpack. ••
Free concert at Protestant Home
Singer Leslie Aita, who crosses many genres, will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Protestant Home social hall, 6401 Martins Mill Road. Aita will perform Broadway show tunes, jazz and popular songs from the 1950s through the ‘70s. The public is invited, and admission is free. ••
Job fair at PATH
People Acting To Help Inc. will be holding a job fair with walk-in interviews at its headquarters, 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Cottman Avenue), on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. PATH is hiring for positions in both its mental health and intellectual disability programs, from entry-level residential to credentialed clinical and program staff. PATH staff will be on site to conduct interviews. Bring resumes. Free parking is available in the PATH lot at Bleigh and Elgin avenues. To learn more about PATH and to see available positions, visit www.pathcenter.org. ••
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. 13 (The Launch, tribute to Queen, Boston and Styx) and Aug. 20 (LeCompt). ••
Community safety day
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a Community Safety Day on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Roosevelt Playground, 6455 Walker St. Call 215-342-6340. ••
Parkinson’s support group at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7604 Central Ave., will host meetings of a Parkinson’s disease support group in its Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse. The meetings, from 5-6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every other month, are open to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families, and are led by nurse practitioner June Ro. The schedule, with guest speakers, is Aug. 13 (Dr. Molly Cincotta, neurologist), Oct. 8 (social worker Luisa Enriquez) and Dec. 10 (Dr. Teodora Schellato, urologist, and physical therapist Sonia Williams-Joseph).
To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
Meet local elected officials
Local elected officials and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will present a Northeast Government Open House on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Guests will be able to ask questions of elected officials and meet representatives of city, state and federal agencies. There will be light refreshments. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Bus trip to Atlantic City
Holy Innocents is running a casino trip on Friday, Aug. 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 7:30 a.m. There is an option to attend the wedding/blessing of the sea. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock Casino Arena. The bus will depart the Hard Rock at 12:15 p.m. for Resorts Casino, and there will be a $10 slot package for all on the bus. The procession to the sea will take place at 1:15 p.m., and the bus will depart for home at 5 p.m. The cost is $40. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Oldies party at Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will host a See You in September oldies dance party on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6-10 p.m., in the outdoor beer garden. Neil McGlynn will be the DJ. Admission is free. There will be a cash bar and kitchen. People are welcome to bring a beach chair. For tickets and information, call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825. ••
Mike Perzel book signing
Mike Perzel, author of Livin’ It, will have a book sale and signing on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Green Parrot restaurant, 240 N. Sycamore St. in Newtown. Anyone who already has a book can bring it to be signed. Books will also be for sale. The book is billed as the “true story of a bad kid from Philly who defies the odds” and chronicles Perzel’s life in Mayfair from age 11-19. The author later became a successful insurance broker, with an office on Frankford Avenue. ••
Magic show, buffet lunch trip
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is going to the Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater in Lancaster on Oct. 9. The price is $145 per person and includes round trip motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch at the theater and the “Imaginarium” Magic & Wonder show, featuring illusionist Brett Myers, winner of the Merlin award for Best Magic and Variety. The bus leaves from 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham (near the intersection of Church and Township Line roads) and departure is 9:30 a.m. Return time is about 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call 267-265-5348. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Golfing for a cause
The Leigh Leckerman Foundation will hold Tee for Leigh, its second annual golf classic, on Friday, Sept. 5, at Bensalem Country Club. The cost is $200 per golfer, $800 for a foursome or $60 for dinner only. Sponsorships are available, including those for holes and beverage carts. Proceeds will benefit the foundation, which provides addiction-related services, including detox inpatient and outpatient services and housing. For more information, visit LeighsHelp.org. ••
LF class of ‘75 reunion
Little Flower Class of 1975 will hold a 50-year reunion on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Bustleton Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, in Feasterville. Mass will be at noon, followed by the reunion from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $75, including a buffet meal, soft drinks, coffee, DJ and a donation to an LF scholarship fund in the Class of 1975’s name. There will be a cash bar. To buy a ticket, visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=GiTZoy. For more information, go to “Little Flower Class of ‘75 – Reunion Planning” on Facebook. ••
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Enjoy the music of Bobby Darin
The Maryln Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is going to New York City on Sept. 6 to see the Broadway show about Bobby Darin, Just In Time. The cost is $270, which includes orchestra seat and coach bus. The bus leaves from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, at 9:15 a.m. and returns about 7:30 p.m. This event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. To reserve a ticket, call Penny at 215-342-4231. ••
Curfew, underage drinking
Curfew in Philadelphia is 9:30 p.m. for anyone 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those ages 14-17. If police pick up someone for a curfew violation in the Northeast, the young person will be taken home, to the Community Evening Resource Center at 4704 Leiper St. in Frankford or to the 2nd, 7th, 8th or 15th police districts. The penalty for a curfew violation can be up to $300.
Under state law, underage drinking is a summary offense with a $500 fine for the first violation. Anyone receiving a citation for underage drinking can be asked about it on applications for jobs, college applications and appointments to military service academies. ••
Chair yoga at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts chair yoga on Wednesdays at 10:10 a.m. The class is presented by Yoga4Philly and sponsored by Friends of Bustleton Library. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
English classes at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., hosts free intermediate English classes on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To register, go to remind.com/join/dbhd4e or call 215-685-0472. ••
Ethnic food fair in November
St. Stephen’s Orthodox Cathedral, 8598 Verree Road, will host an ethnic food fair on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be homemade pierogies, halupki and other ethnic foods from around the world. ••
Jeanes farm stand is open
The Temple University Hospital — Jeanes Campus farm stand, 7600 Central Ave., is open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. The stand is located next to Parking Lot C. Call 215-728-2131 or email [email protected] ••
Activities at Rosemary Montagno Senior Center
The Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road, has the following schedule: Monday – free time activities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday – bingo, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Wednesday – pinochle and mahjong, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ceramics, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday – line dancing, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Friday – Pinochle 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ••
Join St. Anselm Seniors
St. Anselm has started a senior citizen club that meets most Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hall, 12650 Dunksferry Road. The club is open to men and women 55 and older, and members don’t have to be St. Anselm parishioners. For more information, visit the St. Anselm Senior Citizens Club page on Facebook. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Travel with Maternity BVM Seniors
Maternity BVM Seniors have announced their 2025 group trip schedule. People are invited to join them on the following trips: Sight and Sound – Noah, Thursday, Sept. 25, $180; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sea Watch Resort, Oct. 6-10; Tropicana – Blockbuster Broadway, Monday, Nov. 17, $80. For information, call Betty Ann at 215-964-7125 or Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Ukrainian festival in August
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
The event will feature folk art, live music, dance, food, refreshments, vendors, arts and crafts displays and live historical reenactments.
The festival’s formal opening ceremony, at 1:30 p.m., will include a tribute to Bobby Pietrangelo and Corey Nawrocki, two suburban Philadelphia men who gave their lives defending Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Admission is $20, with a portion donated to the relief of war victims in Ukraine.
Kids under 15 are admitted free.
Parking is free.
For more information, call 267-664-3857 or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
Cruise to Italy, Greece, Turkey
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring an “Antiquity to Anatolia” cruise, Oct. 29 to Nov. 9, aboard Oceania Cruises’ “Oceania Vista,” sailing from Rome and visiting Cinque Terre, Naples/Pompeii and Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Cephalonia, Katakolon, Athens and Santorini, Greece; and Ephesus and Istanbul, Turkey. Rates per person, including round-trip air from Philadelphia, range from $6,150 to $6,450. For flyers, call 215-788-9408 or go to http://www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Hero Thrill Show on Sept. 20
The 70th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 5 p.m., outside the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets cost $15 apiece or $35 for a family up to five. Proceeds pay for the college tuition of the children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. For more information, visit herothrillshow.org. ••
Help available for veterans
State Rep. Jared Solomon hosts a veterans clinic at his office at 7104 Frankford Ave. on the second Thursday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A representative from American Legion Post 810 assists veterans with benefits. To make an appointment, call 215-543-6755. ••
Community block party in Rhawnhurst
Roosevelt Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 7800 Bustleton Ave., will host a community block party on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. There will be vendors, a DJ, food truck, ice cream, games, photo booth and book bag drive. ••
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. ••
Resource fair/family fun day
The Northeast Coalition will hold a free resource fair and family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 3-6 p.m., at St. Martha Parish, 11321 Academy Road. There will be resource tables, moonbounce, inflatable ax throwing, a giant Pong table, face painting, cotton candy, hot dogs and raffles. For more information, email Jen at [email protected] or Mike at [email protected] ••
Register of Wills at NE Regional
The Register of Wills office will have a pop-up event on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. The educational session will focus on wills, probate, marriage licenses and records and title clearance (tangled titles). After a brief presentation, staff from the Register of Wills will be available at information tables, at the main lobby, to answer your questions and provide personalized guidance on the services it offers. You can request a marriage record during the event. Bring a $40 money order or cashier’s check, and you’ll be notified when your record is ready for pickup at Northeast Regional. Language support will be available in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. ••
Writer to speak to Sisterhood
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, will be hosting its general meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. The meeting will feature Debra Wallace Forman, a journalist, author and editor. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Clothing drive
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham (near the intersection of Church and Township Line roads). Bring your gently used clothing, accessories and small trinkets in bags or boxed for pick-up. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Buy shopping pass to support charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is partnering with Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., at all Boscov’s locations. The group is selling a shopping pass for $5, which can represent savings of up to 25% off purchases. Call 215-675-6985 to purchase shopping passes. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Brunch, entertainment, handbag sale
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is hosting a brunch at Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne, on Saturday, Nov. 8, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $60 per person and includes salads, cheeses, vegetables, pasta dishes, chicken piccata, quiche, assorted mini desserts and beverages. There will be a cash bar. Entertainment provided by vocalist Calvin Pressley. In addition, there will be a cash-only sale of new and gently used handbags. For tickets, call 215-605-3016 or 215-742-2703. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present several upcoming performances.
Verdi’s Alzira will be performed on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale.
Alzira will also be staged on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. Dinner and show are $54.95 (tax and tip not included). For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
Alzira will be performed on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine.
Alzira will move to United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave., for a show on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Senior singles club
A Senior Singles Breakfast Club will meet on Sundays, starting Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. at First Watch Restaurant, 805 Huntingdon Pike, in the Huntingdon Valley Plaza. Call 215-380-9144. ••
Community Showcase
Join Presbyterian Senior Living for its Community Showcase on Sept. 9 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Road, in Roxborough. Visitors will sample cuisine and learn about community life and resident-led activities. Reservations are requested. Visit https://www.presbyterianseniorliving.org/communityshowcase ••
2 trips scheduled
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is offering two bus trips.
The group will go to Eckley Miners’ Village and Jim Thorpe on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The trip includes a guided tour of the village and an informative film. A three-course luncheon at the Inn at Jim Thorpe and free time will follow. The all-inclusive cost is $138. Call 215-788-2106 for reservations, which close on Sept. 8.
The group will visit Lyndhurst Mansion, which sits on its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York. A hot buffet luncheon will be served. The all-inclusive cost is $168. Call 215-788-7537 for reservations, which close on Oct. 31. ••
Gone cruisin’
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is planning to go on two cruises next year.
The group is headed to Bermuda and Charleston, South Carolina from April 30 to May 7, on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel, sailing from Philadelphia; Rates range from $1,710 to $2,283 per person, double occupancy, and includes the cruise, service gratuities and beverage and dining package gratuities.
There will be a trip to Greece from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7. Rates range from $4,957 to $5,771 per person, double occupancy, and include round-trip airfare from Philadelphia, the cruise, beverages and taxes.
Passports are required. For a flyer, call 215-788-9408. For reservations, call 800-423-0247. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on Sept. 10
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. The group will meet on the following dates: Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
