KleinLife’s got a passion for fashion
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., invites active adults to attend “Silver Screenings,” a free fashion program, on Friday, Aug. 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]. ••
Ryan getting new mascot
Archbishop Ryan is expected to announce a new mascot during the first week of September. The school posted on Facebook and Instagram, “Rooted in tradition. Ready for tomorrow,” with the post going on to say the mascot will be shaped by Ryan’s legacy and the school promising to provide “the story behind the change.” Ryan opened in 1966, with separate schools for boys and girls in the Academy Road building. The schools merged in 1989, with the boys keeping the Raider mascot and the girls keeping Ragdoll. Back in July 2020, as cancel culture was building momentum, an online petition demanded the Raider mascot be changed. But a “Keep the Raider” change.org petition received many more signatures. At the time, Ryan’s leadership said it was “actively engaged” in talks with stakeholders regarding the matter. ••
Polish American Festival
The 59th annual Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair will take place Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1 and 6-7, from noon to 8 p.m., at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown.
The cost is $15 and includes unlimited rides. There will be live music, dance performances, crafters, vendors, a Polish Village and basket raffles.
Call 215-345-0600 or visit polishamericanfestival.org ••
Corn Roast/Fall Festival
St. Andrew’s In-The Field, 500 Somerton Ave., will host a Corn Roast/Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 2-8 p.m. There will be roasted corn, a flea market, bake table, hot dogs, pretzels and more than 50 raffle baskets. Outdoor flea market spaces are available for $25. Call Sue at 215-584-5412. ••
Protect your rowhouse
Community Legal Services will be giving a presentation on its rowhouse protection project on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at state Rep. Jared Solomon’s office, 6434 Castor Ave. Call 215-342-6340. ••
New statue at Frankford and Cottman
The Mayfair Business Improvement District invites the public to the unveiling of the Celebration Statue at Frankford and Cottman avenues on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. Stephen Layne is the sculptor. ••
Thrift shop to reopen
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneset Chai, will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., fully restocked for fall and winter. Hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is closed Saturdays. People are welcome to stop in for free rosary beads. Donations are accepted. ••
Bingo on Sept. 7 at Oxley
William D. Oxley Post 133 Auxiliary will host bingo on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m. The cost is $20. There will be door prizes and light snacks. Bring your own snacks and daubers, or buy daubers at Oxley. Oxley is located at 7900 Torresdale Ave. ••
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. ••
Apply for community grant
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, through the support of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation, is asking for applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program. Grants are awarded annually to provide funding for projects that promote the health and wellness of community residents. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15. Funds must be used within one year of receipt. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, and must provide a copy of their tax exemption letter from the IRS and a current completed W-9 form. Organizations applying for grants should be located within or serve one of the following ZIP codes: 19012, 19027, 19111, 19115, 19120, 19133, 19149, 19152, 19006, 19046, 19095, 19114, 19116, 19124, 19126, 19135, 19136 and 19154. Projects receiving funding should take place within these ZIP codes. For additional information or to request an application form, contact Rosemarie Schlegel at 215-728-2131 or [email protected]. ••
Free produce at Holmesburg Library
Sharing Excess and the Free Library of Philadelphia will sponsor a pop-up free produce distribution on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 1-3 p.m. at Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present two upcoming performances.
Verdi’s 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Lifelong Learning at KleinLife
A new Lifelong Learning Series for active and maturing senior adults will begin at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The public is invited to join with members. The program kicks off with Drawing and Painting and continues on Mondays with Accidental Presidents and Lights, Camera, Action, The Jewish Mafia of the Early 20th Century and America’s First Ladies. Tuesdays also include Einstein and Oppenheimer. Thursdays feature Maybe It Happened This Way, Opera: American Neo-Romanticism and The Sound of Philadelphia. Costs for the programs range from free to $160 per person. For additional information and to receive a free Lifelong Learning brochure, contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or [email protected]. Anyone 60 years or older is eligible to receive a free lunch between classes. ••
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. ••
Day of events at Resurrection
Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, 2000 Shelmire Ave., will host a free event on Saturday, Sept. 13. There will be healing services, talks on faith and cancer, health screenings, free mammograms, helpful resources and information and a White Mass honoring and blessing health care workers at 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested in being a vendor can call 215-745-3211 or email [email protected]. ••
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. ••
Paddle the Delaware
LandHealth Institute and Riverfront North Partnership will present guided sunset paddles on the Delaware River on Thursday, Sept. 18, 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 ••
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. ••
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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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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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 Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center). Tickets cost $15 apiece or $35 for a family up to five. Parking will be free. There will be food, music by Bob Pantano, fire truck rides, police motorcycle stunts, performances by police bicycle units, K-9 unit dogs on rescue attacks, fire rescue exercises, mounted police horses, firearms instruction and appearances by the police aviation unit, marine unit, bomb squad and counterterrorism operations. The grand marshal will be former City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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 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]. ••
Bustleton Civic to meet
The Greater Bustleton Civic League will hold a membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of American Heritage Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road. Meetings are open to the public. Email [email protected] or call 215-676-6890. ••
Recital at Redemption Lutheran
Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave., will host a recital on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. Soprano Audra Casebier and pianist Reese Revak will entertain with storytelling and song. Admission is “pay what you wish.” ••
Outdoor movie night
The 8th Police District invites the community to a movie night on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground, 4330 Deerpath Lane. The movie will be The Sandlot. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. There will be free popcorn and light refreshments. ••
Cash bingo
The 8th Police District will sponsor cash bingo on Sept. 13 at Christ the King, 3252 Chesterfield Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7. Tickets are $40 and available at the door or at the 8th District. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $360. There will be 10 rounds, three bingo cards, beer, wine, soda, water, coffee, tea and desserts. There will also be door prizes, raffles and a 50-50. Proceeds benefit community events in the 8th District. Call community relations officers Cinnamon Hill at 445-267-9689. ••
Kids Fest in Somerton
State Rep. Martina White will hold her annual Kids Fest on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Somerton Youth Organization, 1400 Southampton Road. The free event is rain or shine and will include food and fun activities. Call 215-330-3711. ••
Paper shredding in Parkwood
State Rep. Martina White will sponsor a paper-shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at St. Anselm, 12650 Dunks Ferry Road. Up to four paper bags per person. Call 215-330-3711. ••
Golfing for a good cause
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association will hold its 35th annual golf classic on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at North Hills Country Club. There will be a buffet luncheon, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Later, there will be a buffet dinner and awards. Proceeds will benefit the alumni association’s scholarship fund. To participate, become a sponsor or place an ad in the program, call 215-543-1051. ••
Resources and activities on Sept. 6
The Northeast Coalition will hold a resource fair and family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 3-6 p.m. at St. Martha, 11321 Academy Road. Entry is free. There will be resources tables, a moon bounce, inflatable ax throwing, a giant Pong table, face painting, cotton candy, hot dogs and raffles. Email Jen at [email protected] or Mike at [email protected]. ••
Third Thursday at Glen Foerd
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd conclude Sept. 18 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). Register at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information, call 215-632-5330. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23 and Nov. 6 and 20 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. ••
Mayfair Third Thursday
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold its final Third Thursday Night Market on Sept. 18, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Frankford, Cottman and Ryan avenues. Jumper will provide live music. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has the following upcoming events:
Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: Alligators; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., used book sale
Friday, Sept. 12, 1-3 p.m., Fibercraft Friends
Friday, Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m., Book Club; Eddie’s Bastard by William Kowalski
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: Superheroes
Friday, Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m., Fibercraft Friends
Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., The Ryerss Family Collection: Some Favorite Things Tour ($5)To register or for more information, call 215-685-0599 ot visit https://robertryerss.org ••
Free haircuts for veterans
William D. Oxley Post 133, 7900 Torresdale Ave. (at Decatur Street), will host a cut-a-thon on Nov. 9, from 3-7 p.m. There will be free haircuts for all veterans. Veterans are welcome to stay for a free soda and slice of pizza or soft pretzel. City Councilman Mike Driscoll and state Rep. Pat Gallagher are co-sponsoring the event. For more information, call Kay Brookes at 267-255-5234. ••
Special service on 9/11
Service of commemoration at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. (at Pratt Street), will host a special service on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The service will include patriotic music. The community is invited. ••
Run for Peace for local 9/11 victim
The 20th annual Run for Peace will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8:45 a.m. at Penn Charter, 3000 W. School House Lane in East Falls. Registration begins at 8. There is a 5K and a 1-mile family fun walk.
The event is in memory of Northwood native Peter Ortale (Penn Charter class of 1983), who was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and Kenny Caldwell (class of ‘89), who also died in the attacks. Ortale grew up on the 4900 block of Castor Ave. and attended St. Martin of Tours, Penn Charter and Duke University, where he graduated in 1987 and was a three-year All-American lacrosse player. At the time of his death, at age 37, he was working for Euro Brokers on the 84th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower in New York. He was among 61 employees and friends of Euro Brokers who died that day.
The cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds in memory of Ortale and Caldwell.
For more information or to register, visit https://www.penncharter.com/alumni/runforpeace. ••
State legislation summit
Power Interfaith will hold a state legislation summit on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Northeast Services Hub, 6434 Castor Ave. (at Hellerman Street). Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the program runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will include remarks by state Rep. Jared Solomon and small group discussions with a lawyer, developer and local leaders. Topics to be discussed will be landlords/blight, home maintenance, development and housing affordability. ••
Solomon senior fair
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a senior fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Northeast Services Hub, 6434 Castor Ave. There will be light refreshments and information on Property Tax/Rent Rebate, SEPTA Senior ID, unclaimed property and more. A free parking lot is behind the building. To RSVP or for more information, call 215-342-6340. ••
Dougherty confident city can handle 2026
The state House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing on Aug. 20 at The Villages at Pine Valley to learn more about the safety and security measures being taken to ensure the well-being of visitors and residents in Philadelphia next year during the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday..
“The eyes of the world will be on us next year. This is a chance for us to showcase what we have to offer. We also have a responsibility to protect both the visitors that travel here and the residents that call Philadelphia home,” said state Rep. Sean Dougherty. “Testimony provided today gives me confidence in our ability to host these major events and take in the millions of visitors we’ll see. This is the City of Brotherly Love and sisterly affection, and I can’t wait to welcome the world.”
In 2026, Philadelphia will host the World Cup and the MLB All-Star Game, among other events. City officials testified that the Parker administration and City Council have committed a $120 million investment to help the city prepare. The funding will be spread across public safety and infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization and strategic event programming. Additionally, Philadelphia International Airport is undergoing a $500 million upgrade.
The city Office of Emergency Management testified about the workgroup formed by various city departments in 2023 to prepare for next year’s events. The workgroup focuses on providing safety and security for residents while maintaining emergency responses for the everyday needs of Philadelphia.
Without a state budget plan to fund public transit, SEPTA testified it would not be able to provide additional transit service to support events in 2026. However, if a spending plan with permanent state transit funding is passed, SEPTA said it would be able to commit $50 million for additional services of operations, staffing and safety.
“It’s troubling that House Democrats passed several bills to fully fund public transit, while Senate Republicans failed to act and passed their own unserious legislation that would not fix the issue. Time is running out to help our public transit systems.” said House Majority Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, an Erie County Democrat. “Regardless, 2026 will be a major year for Philadelphia and our commonwealth. It’s clear the city has been working around the clock preparing to host these events and give our visitors memories that will last a lifetime. I look forward to seeing their hard work pay off.”
The hearing featured testimony from Michael Newmuis, 2026 Director for the City of Philadelphia; Michael Giardina, deputy director of the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management; Scott Sauer, general manager of SEPTA; and Rich Montanez, deputy commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Streets. ••
Happy anniversary
The Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St., will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, refreshments, face painting, an awards ceremony, a performance by the Star Players theater group and appearances by local businesses. Call 215-685-8714. ••
Production of Mary Poppins
The Star Players will present the musical Mary Poppins from Oct. 10-12 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available on Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, call director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714. ••
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. ••
