History programs
Poquessing Trail of History programming will continue with In the Light of Freedom: Lantern-Making Workshop and Historical Reenactment and Lantern Parade on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Byberry Friends Meeting, 3001 Byberry Road. The cost is $5 for the workshop. Hot drinks will be provided for the historical reenactment and lantern parade. Register at https://preservationalliance.com/poquessing-trail-of-history-events/ Next up will be What was Purvis Reading? The Books of a Great Abolitionist on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Jack McCarthy at [email protected] or 610-639-2164 or visit poquessingtrailofhistory.org ••
Don’t be bamboozled
Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave., will host Bamboozle Proof! on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and will take place in Room 412 of the Education and Technology Center. Register at www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter, 267-341-3305 or [email protected]. ••
Fashion show at Gloria Dei
The Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, at noon, at Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, in Huntingdon Valley. The meeting will feature a fashion show organized and designed by Designs By Karen. Anyone interested in attending can email Doreen at [email protected]. The Women’s Club meets on the second Thursday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei. For more information, check out the Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley page on Facebook. ••
Oct. 25 event at local church
Bella Victor Ministries will present Hop Into Hope on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. Coffee and cake will be served. To RSVP, text 215-526-7749. ••
Senate passes catalytic converter bill
The state Senate has passed legislation cosponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi to address the rise in catalytic converter and scrap metal thefts. Senate Bill 914 passed 48-0. It requires scrap processors and recycling facility operators to collect certain information relating to the purchase of scrap material; requires commercial accounts; and restricts scrap processors and recycling facility operators from purchasing certain materials.
“In Northeast Philadelphia, a car is not a luxury – it’s a lifeline,” Picozzi said. “When their catalytic converter gets stolen, they are left with thousands in unexpected repairs – money that nobody has got lying around. They disrupt daily life, drain savings and chip away at neighborhood safety. We need to ensure we have safe and secure communities.” ••
Find our more about Phila. Corporation for Aging
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will welcome the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11:15 a.m. Visitors will learn about PCA programs and services. To register, call 215-765-9040 or visit pcacares.org/voices. ••
Trunk or treat on Oct. 26
Star of Hope Baptist Church is having its annual community trunk or treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Hope Hall parking lot, 7212 Keystone St. Kids are welcome to come in costume. There will be candy, games, a bouncy house, video games, food, music, prizes for decorated trunks and a worship service at 10 a.m. Call 215-332-8320. ••
Oktoberfest at Loudenslager
American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., will host an Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include German food and beer, along with wine and soda. ••
Candidates forum on Oct. 19
The Men’s Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is sponsoring a candidates forum on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the synagogue at 8339 Old York Road in Elkins Park.
Candidates will have at least three minutes to speak, and there will be a brief audience Q&A. Only candidates are welcome; no surrogates.
A light breakfast will be served. Building security will be on site.To RSVP or for more information, contact Paul Kaplan at [email protected] or 215-715-1872. ••
Yard sale on Oct. 18
The Villages at Pine Valley yard sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 19. The community address is 900 Pine Valley Blvd. (between Verree Road and Pine Road). Use the Verree Road entrance, near CORA Services, or the Pine Road entrance, near Shady Lane. Parking is available at the clubhouse. ••
2-day rummage sale
Presentation BVM will host a rummage sale in its church hall, Woodland Avenue and Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Hours are Friday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 215-379-1364. ••
Travel, bird walking programs
Northeast Regional Library will sponsor two events on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Daniel Seddiqui, Most Traveled Person of America is set for 3:30 p.m. at the library, 2228 Cottman Ave. Seddiqui is an author, keynote speaker and travel entrepreneur. He will share the many life lessons he’s learned from the road.
Fall Migration Bird Walk with Expert Birder, Holger Pflicke, at Pennypack Park ! will take place at 4:45 p.m. Meet in Pennypack Park in the parking lot near Rhawn Street and Holmehurst Avenue. Expert birder Holger Pflicke will lead the walk. ••
Job fair at PATH
People Acting To Help will be holding a job fair with walk-in interviews at its headquarters at 1919 Cottman Ave. (at Castor Avenue) on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3-6 p.m. All potential job applicants for positions at PATH are welcome to attend. PATH is hiring for positions in both its mental health and intellectual disability programs, from entry-level residential to credentialed clinical and program staff. Bring your resumes to assist in the application process. Free parking is available in the PATH lot at Bleigh and Elgin avenues. To learn more about PATH and to see its available positions, visit www.pathcenter.org. ••
A day of visual storytelling
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a hyperlocal heritage scrapbooking program on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:10 a.m. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. ••
Polka party at Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, invites the public to its annual fall polka party on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 2-6 p.m. There will be musical entertainment by Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men. The donation is $20. There will be a Polish kitchen and cash bar. For tickets and reservations, call John at 215-906-1825 or email [email protected]. ••
Craft/vendor fair at Delaire
Delaire Landing, 9355 State Road, will hold its 14th annual craft/vendor fair on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the recreation center. The day will include raffle baskets and refreshments. This year’s charity is the Gift of Life Donor Program. ••
Tour Frankford churches
The Historical Society of Frankford, in collaboration with Treasure Philly, will hold a walking tour of churches on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at the historical society at 1507 Orthodox St. The tour will stop at St. Mark’s Episcopal on Frankford Avenue, Word of Faith (the former Seventh United Presbyterian Church) at Orthodox and Leiper streets and Moses Holy Temple (the former Church of the New Jerusalem – Swedenborgian) at Paul and Unity streets. The pastors will open their buildings for visitation, allowing viewing of the building details and stained glass windows and a discussion of the past and current congregations’ histories. The rain date is Oct. 25. To register, email [email protected]. For more information, go to facebook.com/TheHistoricalSocietyofFrankford ••
Holiday vendors wanted
St. Hubert, 7320 Torresdale Ave., will host its annual holiday vendor fair on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are $30 for vendors. Admission is free for shoppers. To reserve a table, call 267-231-7367 or email [email protected]. ••
Christmas shopping
St. Hubert will hold a trip to the Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg on Sunday, Dec. 7. A bus will depart St. Hubert at 8 a.m. and return about 6 p.m. The cost is $95. Call 267-231-7367 or email [email protected] ••
Indoor fall festival on Oct. 18
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. (at Comly Street), is having an indoor fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a flea market, new and gently used clothing, toys, home decor and baked goods. Chances will be sold for gift baskets. Homemade soups and lunch will be available. All are welcome. ••
Bustleton Library book club
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a book club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. The group will discuss The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn. In 1950, a mysterious widow moves into Briarwood House, a boardinghouse in the heart of Washington, D.C., and draws her oddball collection of neighbors into unlikely friendship. A shocking act of violence tears apart the house. Copies of the book are available to borrow. ••
Pop-up event on marriage records
The Register of Wills office will hold a pop-up event on marriage records on Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the office of City Councilman Mike Driscoll, 7552 Frankford Ave. The event will help guests with applications for certified copies of marriage records and Real ID. Money orders or cashier checks can be made payable to “City of Philadelphia.” ••
Painting fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road, will host a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association in its social hall on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Entry to Paint 2 You is $25 per person, with all materials provided. It will be a BYOB/wine and snacks event. Register by calling Angie Hernandez at 215-697-8409. ••
Trip to the Tropicana
Holy Innocents will hold a Christmas casino trip to the Tropicana on Thursday, Dec. 4. A bus will depart from L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 10 a.m. The cost is $125 and includes transportation, $25 slot play, a ticket to Dance to the Holidays at 3:30 p.m. and a full hot and cold buffet. The bus will depart the Tropicana at 5:30 p.m. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, Oct. 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. ••
Tartaglione senior expos
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold two upcoming senior expos, both on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Oct. 17 at Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St; and Oct. 24 at Juniata Boys and Girls Club, 1225 E. Cayuga St. Call 215-533-0440. ••
Recycling buckets, shredding
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will sponsor two upcoming events, both on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m.
Recycling buckets will be given away on Oct. 18 at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
Shredding is scheduled for Oct. 25 at American Heritage Credit Union, 432 Rhawn St. ••
Flu and vaccine shots
Representatives from Giant Pharmacy will offer flu and other vaccine shots at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to join with members. The flu and pneumonia shots are covered by Medicare Part B, while the shingles shots, Tdap and RSV vaccinations are covered by the Medicare Part D prescription plan. Bring your Medicare, pharmacy and other insurance cards. To reserve an appointment, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 193. ••
Tartaglione senior expos
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold two upcoming senior expos, both on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Oct. 17 at Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St; and Oct. 24 at Juniata Boys and Girls Club, 1225 E. Cayuga St. Call 215-533-0440. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
An upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11 a.m. ••
Crafters and vendors wanted
Crafters and vendors are wanted for Faith Lutheran Church’s indoor Fall Festival scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tables are available for $10. Call Emma at 484-506-9617 for a spot. Faith Lutheran Church is at 4150 Woodhaven Road. ••
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. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has the following upcoming events:
Fridays, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m., Book Club
Fridays, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, 1-3 p.m., Fibercraft Friends
Saturday, Oct. 25, noon to 3 p.m., Halloween Party
Saturdays, Nov. 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m., Storytime
Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m., presentation by author and historian Tom Keels
Saturday, Dec. 13, Victorian Christmas Open house
To register or for more information, call 215-685-0599 or visit https://robertryerss.org ••
October in Tacony
There will be several upcoming events in Tacony in October. Here is the schedule:
Oct. 18, 6 p.m.: Tacony Ghost Tour, meet in front of Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave.
Oct. 20, 4 p.m.: costume making, Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave.
Oct. 30, 6 p.m.: Painting With a Treat, Tacony LAB, 6918 Torresdale Ave. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present a number of upcoming operas.
Verdi’s Il Corsaro will be staged on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale; on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine (cost $30); on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park ($54.95 for dinner and show, reservations at 215-606-3800); and on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana will be performed with dinner on Saturday, Oct. 25, at High Note Caffe, 13th and Tasker streets. Arrive by 6 p.m., with the opera starting at 7. The cost is $75 per person (tax and tip included). There will be a cash bar. For reservations, visit highnotecaffe.com.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Learn about Medicare
Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St., will offer a Medicare 101 educational presentation at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. The session is designed to provide clear, unbiased information about Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment periods and coverage options, to help attendees make informed decisions about their healthcare. All are welcome to attend. ••
Charity bingo
Women’s Cancer Research Association will hold its annual bingo on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, in Feasterville. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. The cost is $55, which includes a luncheon, 10 bingo games and daubers. Raffles will be sold separately. All proceeds support local cancer research. For reservations, email [email protected]. ••
Book club at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host Chills, Thrills, & Unicorns! Book Club on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m.
The library is starting an art club for people 12 and older. All skill levels are welcome. Call Ms. Faith at 215-685-0549.
The library hosts LEAP after-school programs Mondays and Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays to Fridays from 3-5 p.m. The after-school leader offers homework help and fun activities such as stories, games, crafts, dance parties, puzzles, scavenger hunts and movies.
Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m., an English conversation group for adults meets. The group is for intermediate-advanced English speakers. ••
Meet a dragon at Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present Dragon Tales, a school-age program sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library, on Monday, Oct. 27, at 4:30 p.m. Meet George the Bearded Dragon and hear tales of his cold-blooded life at Pennypack Environmental Center. Meet some of his favorite foods and maybe take a taste for yourself. ••
Bingo on Nov. 1
Gift of Giving will host cash bingo on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and include beer, wine, soda and dessert. BYO drinks and snacks. Call Tom at 267-312-5225 for tickets. ••
Cuts -n- Cars Nov. 9 at Oxley
William D. Oxley Post 133, 7900 Torresdale Ave. (at Decatur Street), will host Cuts -n- Cars on Sunday, Nov. 9. A car show will be on the avenue from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a cut-a-thon from 3-7 p.m., offering 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, which will include a food truck. For more information, call Kay Brookes at 267-255-5234. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and games begin at 7:30. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
Thanksgiving parade scheduled
The 48th Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Sunday, Nov. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. For more information , visit thanksgivingparade.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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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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Trip to New York mansion
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation will visit Lyndhurst Mansion, which sits on its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, on Thursday, Dec. 4. 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. ••
Halloween festival
A Halloween festival will take place on Oct. 25 from 1-6 p.m. at Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave. There will be arts and crafts, yoga, movies, a costume contest, live music, a yard sale, refreshments and a carnival. ••
Bird walks every Monday
Fox Chase Farm, 8500 Pine Road, holds a free weekly bird walk, every Monday from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Bring your own binoculars. Email [email protected] ••
Volunteer at Fox Chase Farm
Fox Chase Farm is looking for adult volunteers. Opportunities include weekend community programs and events, garden and greenhouse support, animal care support, administrative duties during events, general grounds care, weekly and monthly highlights newsletters and farm educational ambassadors. For more information, contact Angela at 215-400-3310, Option 3 or [email protected] ••
Mike Perzel book signing
Mike Perzel, author of Livin’ It, will have a book sale and signing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5-8 p.m. at Jimmy’s Timeout Sports Pub, 5001 Linden Ave. 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. ••
Clay making at Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host a clay-making workshop for school-age children on Monday, Nov. 17, at 4:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. ••
Apply for scholarships
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, a K-8th grade scholarship program, has opened its 2026-27 scholarship lottery application. CSFP is a privately funded program that provides financial access to students from “under-resourced” Philadelphia families, ensuring that they have access to tuition-based schools. The application is open through March 1, 2026, though families are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on Nov. 15. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia also offers resources for families, access to school selection support, events hosted at cultural institutions and the opportunity to receive funding to attend summer camps. To be eligible for a CSFP scholarship, families must be residents of Philadelphia with children in kindergarten through 8th grade and meet household income guidelines. Students who are chosen through the lottery will receive a scholarship through 8th grade. Up to three children per family, per year, can receive a scholarship. To learn more about Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and apply for the 2026-27 scholarship lottery, visit www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply ••
Church anniversary
First Baptist Church of Huntingdon Valley, 2451 Murray Ave. in Huntingdon Valley, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bruce W. Petty serves as pastor. To RSVP, call 215-947-9341. ••
Happy anniversary, Bushrod
Bushrod Library, 6304 Castor Ave., will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Monday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy fall- and harvest-themed games, crafts, activities, face painting and balloon twisting. ••
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. ••
Learn about South Asia
An Introduction to South Asia will take place at Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Dec. 5. The five-part series centers on South Asia’s history, culture, region, geography, population, religion, literature, economy and politics. The series will be presented by Sugra Bibi, of the University of Pennsylvania. ••
Meet the legislators
The Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will present Meet the Legislators on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8-10 a.m. at Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road. ••
St. Patrick homecoming Mass
St. Patrick Church, 242 S. 20th St., invites anyone baptized at the church and all former parishioners to a special Mass on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow. RSVP at [email protected]. ••
Apply for LIHEAP starting Nov. 3
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione announced that the 2025-26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program season opens on Nov. 3 and will continue through April 10, 2026. Cash grants range from $200 to $1,000, based on region, annual income and number of people living in the home.
Apply at compass.state.pa.us
For more information, call 866-857-7095. ••
Bat Day at Fox Chase Farm
Fox Chase Farm, 8500 Pine Road, will present Discover the Magic of Bat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be bat education stations, with a chance to build your own bat house. Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costume. A food truck will be on site. ••
Flea market on Oct. 25
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 400 E. Sentner St. (at Hasbrook Avenue), will host an indoor and outdoor flea market on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Food will be available. No vendor tables are available. Call 215-745-7115. ••
Professional networking event
NextWork will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Broken Goblet Brewery, 2500 State Road, Bensalem.
The professional networking event will bring together more than 150 real estate agents, contractors, home improvement specialists and wellness service providers. Attendees will connect, share resources and explore collaborations that benefit both businesses and the community.
History programs Oct. 18 at Byberry Friends
Poquessing Trail of History programming will continue with In the Light of Freedom: Lantern-Making Workshop and Historical Reenactment and Lantern Parade on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Byberry Friends Meeting, 3001 Byberry Road.
The Poquessing Trail of History is an initiative of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia.
The cost is $5 for the workshop, which begins at 5 p.m. Lanterns were important for people escaping slavery. Walking artist Ken Johnston will provide lantern-making instruction and tell stories about Byberry anti-slavery leader Robert Purvis and the role of lanterns in the Underground Railroad.
Hot drinks will be provided for the historical reenactment and lantern parade, which will begin at 6:30 and be led by Johnston around the Byberry Friends burial grounds in celebration of Byberry’s Underground Railroad history.
The reenactment and parade will mark the 175th anniversary of a meeting in Byberry Hall to protest the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act.
“Today one could say Robert Purvis and his brothers grew up grounded with a sense of
cultural competence and social activism,” Johnston said. “They were raised in a household where education, communication and a sense of pride in their ancestry was foundational. So, it is befitting we commemorate the 175th anniversary of a historic 1850 protest meeting led by Robert Purvis and others against the Fugitive Slave Act.”
Purvis, a leader of the Underground Railroad in Byberry, and other community leaders gathered local citizens to adopt a strongly worded protest against the Fugitive Slave Act that was later published in the Pennsylvania Freeman newspaper.
Event participants will be invited to take on the role of the historic signers of the protest and read the statement together.
“Lanterns are more than light — they’re a way to connect with history, community and the courage of those who fought for freedom,” said Jack McCarthy, Project Director. “This program offers a rare opportunity to honor Byberry’s abolitionist heritage while participating in a living tradition.”
Register for the lantern workshop and parade/reenactment at https://preservationalliance.com/poquessing-trail-of-history-events/
Next up will be What was Purvis Reading? The Books of a Great Abolitionist on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.
Purvis was a member of the Byberry Library Company, whose book collection is still preserved at Byberry Meeting and whose circulation records are at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore. Purvis checked out about 100 books in the 1850s and 1860s and the Poquessing Trail of History is building a program around this, including displaying the actual books that Purvis read.
For more information on upcoming events, contact Jack McCarthy at [email protected] or 610-639-2164 or visit poquessingtrailofhistory.org. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on Nov. 12
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. ••
Parkinson’s support group at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7604 Central Ave., will host a meeting of a Parkinson’s disease support group in its Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse on Dec. 10 from 5-6 p.m. The meeting is open to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families, and is led by nurse practitioner June Ro. Dr. Teodora Schellato, a urologist, and physical therapist Sonia Williams-Joseph will be the guest speakers. To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
A humorous look at dying
Grave Matters, a humorous look at death and dying in the Victorian era, is being offered free to active senior adults by KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. The program will be led by Jane Peters Estes. The program includes the dying words of famous individuals and gravestone epitaphs. To register, contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or [email protected]. ••
Kazakh string quartet to perform in Fox Chase
The Kazakh National String Quartet will be in concert at Fox Chase United Methodist Church, Fillmore and Loney streets, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. Members of the quartet are Aidar Toktaliyev, first violin; Alexey Lebedev, second violin; Bekzat Sailaubaiuty, viola; and Vernar Myntayev, cello. On the program will be Mozart’s String Quartet in G Major, K 387 and Brahms Piano Quintet with pianist Timor Mustakimov. The concert will be in the sanctuary of the church. No tickets are needed but a free will offering will be received. ••
A celebration of life
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center (3501 Solly Ave.) will host Marigolds and Memory: A Time to Remember, to Heal, and to Celebrate Life on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be a sacred day of reflection, prayer and community in the spirit of Día de los Muertos — a Mexican tradition that honors the lives of those who have gone before us. Participants are invited to bring a photo or small item to place on the communal altar. Mass is being offered at 8 a.m. before the Retreat. The cost is $26, which includes lunch. To register or for more information, call 267-350-1830. ••
