Haunted car wash
Pit Stop Car Wash, 820 Cottman Ave., will host its fifth annual Haunted Car Wash on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, from 7-10 p.m. The cost per car is $30, payable in cash. Proceeds benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
The story of the A-bomb
Einstein and Oppenheimer, the history of the creation of the atomic bomb, will be the subject of a two-part program by KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 18, at 1 p.m. The public is invited. The program will be led by Herb Kaufman. Cost for the two sessions is $25 per person. For further information and to register, contact Andrea Kimelhein at 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or [email protected]. ••
Dugan wants a debate with Krasner
With mail-in ballots being delivered to voters across the city, Pat Dugan, the Democrat running for district attorney on the Republican ticket, has challenged DA Larry Krasner to a debate.
“As I have said many times before, I am ready to debate anytime and anywhere. You hiding from your record just proves just how scared you are for voters to find out the truth. It’s far past time for you to stop playing politics and face the people of Philadelphia,” Dugan said.
Dugan, who recently received the endorsement of Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, has publicly challenged Krasner to debate on several occasions in recent months.
“Larry Krasner talks tough, but the facts tell a different story. From his criminals-first radical policies to his being too chicken to debate, Larry Krasner shows us every day that he is too soft for Philly,” Dugan said.
Dugan called on Philadelphia’s ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer to put pressure on Krasner to debate and host an event where both candidates can speak directly to the voters.
“Our news organizations cannot be willing allies in Krasner’s effort to hide from Philadelphians. They need to do their jobs and make a debate happen,” Dugan said. ••
Oldies concert at Polish Home
The Joey D and Johnny B Rockin Oldies Band will perform at the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by the show from 7-11 p.m. The donation is $10. There will be food and a cash bar. For tickets and information, call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825. ••
Program for diabetics
A diabetes self-management program is being formed at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Contact Inna Gulko at 215-698-7300, Ext. 195 or [email protected]. ••
Bingo Nov. 9 at St. Hubert
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association and Friends of St. Hubert will present Pumpkin Spice Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 9, in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo begins at 2. Enter through the Ditman Street doors. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for students and include refreshments, door prizes and 10 rounds of bingo. Guests can also bring their own food and drinks. Prizes will be cash and designer handbags. There will also be raffle baskets. Register and buy tickets at http://StHubertAlumnae.org/shop ••
Bingo at Resurrection
Resurrection Regional Home & School will present His & Hers Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Bingo starts at 7. The school is at 2020 Shelmire Ave. Tickets are $40 per person and include a card for each round, a dabber and a ticket for door prizes. There will be raffle baskets, 50/50, additional bingo cards and cash rounds. BYOB and snacks. To purchase tickets, call 215-742-1127 or email [email protected]. ••
Trunk or treat and spooky music
Good Shepherd Church, 10901 Calera Road, will host a trunk or treat on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. Vehicles can set up in the parking lot at 4:15 p.m. Hot dogs and soda will be for sale. DJ Tom Parker will provide spooky music for the event. Call Rosemarie at 215-868-5304. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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]. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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.
On Fridays, Nov. 7 and 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the library invites artists of all levels to participate in its free watercolor sessions. Gain new techniques and the opportunity to paint in a supportive, inspiring environment. To sign up, call 215-685-0549 and ask for Ms. Faith.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 3:30 p.m, join author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris for a read aloud of her book Plátanos Are Love! The picture book explores the ways plantains shape “Latinx” culture, community and family. Followed by a craft reflecting the themes of the book.
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. ••
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] ••
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. ••
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. ••
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]. ••
Shredding on Oct. 25
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will sponsor a shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9-11 a.m. at American Heritage Credit Union, 432 Rhawn St. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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]. ••
Painting and a treat
Painting With a Treat will take place on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Tacony LAB, 6918 Torresdale Ave. ••
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. ••
Tartaglione senior expo
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold a senior expo on Friday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Juniata Boys and Girls Club, 1225 E. Cayuga St. Call 215-533-0440. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has the following upcoming events:
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
Fridays, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m., Book Club
Saturday, Dec. 13, Victorian Christmas Open house
To register or for more information, call 215-685-0599 or visit https://robertryerss.org ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present a number of upcoming operas.
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.
Verdi’s Il Corsaro will be staged on 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.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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]. ••
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. ••
Breakfast, resources for veterans
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a veterans appreciation breakfast and resource fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Knights of Columbus Holmesburg Council, 3300 Knorr St. Veterans and their families are invited. Representatives from various government agencies as well as public and private vendors will be on hand to discuss services available for veterans. To RSVP, call 215-342-6340 or email [email protected]. ••
Find out 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Breakfast with Santa
The Mayfair Diner, 7373 Frankford Ave., invites children to Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6-7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Star Players choir will perform at 11 a.m. Call 215-624-8886. ••
School fair on Nov. 8
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia will hold a Partner School Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 4200 Wissahickon Ave. The fair is designed to help parents find the right fit for their children’s school, including scholarship opportunities. There will be complimentary food, free school supplies and raffle prizes. ••
Bill would require Narcan at high schools
State Sens. Christine Tartaglione and Nikil Saval announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1054, legislation that would require all high schools in Pennsylvania to maintain opioid antagonists, such as naloxone or Narcan, onsite and to follow procedures developed by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health for responding to opioid overdoses.
Tartaglione and Saval introduced this bill in partnership with student leaders from the University of Pennsylvania’s Forum for Legislative Action, who first brought the idea forward and have been key advocates in shaping the proposal. The students issued the following statement in response to the bill’s introduction:
“As young people who have grown up amid the rise of the fentanyl crisis and many of us having witnessed its impact firsthand, advocating for access to Naloxone in schools was deeply important to us because it ensures that schools are equipped with lifesaving tools. By doing so, the state can take a proactive stance in protecting its youth, preventing avoidable tragedies, and confronting this public health emergency with the urgency it demands.”
While various measures have been taken by the executive branch, including former Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2015 order allowing schools to store naloxone, SB 1054 would mark the first statutory requirement to guarantee uniformity and preparedness in every high school across the state.
“I’m extremely proud to partner with Sen. Saval and our student advocates to enable our schools to fight back against this tragic epidemic that has taken too many young lives from my district and our commonwealth,” Tartaglione said. “This bill ensures that every Pennsylvania high school has the tools and training to save lives in the face of an overdose emergency.”
While the legislation ensures every high school is ready to respond, it also protects the rights of school employees who are uncomfortable or unwilling to participate in overdose response efforts. Under the bill, a school employee’s designation as an opioid emergency responder must be strictly voluntary, and no school may compel any employee to receive training or respond to an overdose emergency against their will. In addition, any employee who volunteers to complete training must do so during regular working hours or be compensated appropriately if the training occurs outside their normal schedule.
In drafting SB 1054, Tartaglione and Saval worked with a coalition of stakeholders, including student advocates, school employees and school board representatives, to ensure the legislation balances preparedness with respect for workers’ rights.
“When we join together to ensure everyone has the tools they need to be safe in the wake of addiction, we build more secure communities where anyone can recover and shape their futures,” Saval said. “Opioid antagonists are a proven intervention to reverse overdose and avoid tragedy. I’m grateful for the advocacy of the brilliant student leaders who shaped this policy to prepare high schools to take lifesaving action and to Sen. Tartaglione for her partnership.”
Tartaglione added, “This is what good legislation looks like. Students, educators,and policymakers coming together to address an urgent public health crisis. Naloxone saves lives, and by equipping our schools, we’re empowering our communities to act quickly and compassionately in the face of tragedy.” ••
Haunted Fall Fest
City Councilman Anthony Phillips and state Rep. Anthony Bellmon will sponsor Haunted Fall Fest on Rising Sun on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Kinder Academy at Trinity, 6901 Rising Sun Ave. There will be food, games, live music, trunk-or-treating, scarecrow building and a bounce house. ••
Services for Argentines
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in the United States, through its Consular Section in Washington, D.C., announced that it will hold Itinerant Consular Services in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Oct. 31.
This initiative aims to bring consular services closer to Argentine citizens living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, allowing them to complete official procedures without traveling to Washington, D.C.
During these sessions, Argentine nationals will be able to complete the following procedures:
• Biometric Passports (10-year validity)
• National ID (DNI)
• Both documents will be produced in Argentina and sent to the Embassy in Washington, D.C., within approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
• Collection of previously issued documents (passports and DNIs)
• Signature certifications
• Authentication of copies
• Certificates of residence and address
• Travel authorizations for minors
• Certificates of life (for retirees or pensioners in Argentina)
Appointments must be requested in advance by email: [email protected]
For more information, call 215-965-9700. ••
North Catholic Veterans Day events
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association will hold activities on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. A Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. at St. Dominic, 8504 Frankford Ave. After Mass, alumni will walk to the site of the North Catholic banner that honors the 257 “Fallen Falcons” who have died in war. The Rev. Brian Connolly will conduct a short prayer service. Next, the crowd will walk to the Father Judge banner honoring the 27 Crusaders who died in Vietnam. There, the Rev. Joseph Campellone will conduct a short prayer service, and there will be a reading of the names of the 27 hometown heroes. The North Catholic Veterans Committee will then visit the St. Dominic Cemetery to the gravesite of Army Pfc. Henry Lewis Grathwohl Jr., who was killed in World War II. ••
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. ••
