BVM Seniors trips
Maternity BVM Seniors Group will take part in the following trips:
• Magic & Wonder’s – Imaginarium – Where Reality Disappears, with lunch on Thursday, March 19; $145;
• Tropicana Casino – Famous Duets, $20 slot play, on Monday, April 20; $85;
• Hershey, lunch included, on Tuesday, May 19; $145;
• Tropicana, Famous Groups of Motown, $20 slot play, Monday, June 29; $85;
• Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon, Sunday, Sept. 27, to Tuesday, Sept. 29;
• American Music Theater, Winter Wonderland, Tuesday, Dec. 8; $160.
For information, call Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Help Our Lady of Consolation make palm
Our Lady of Consolation Parish, 7056 Tulip St., will be making palm from March 23-27, 3-8 p.m., in the church hall. Parking is available in the lot on Keystone Street. Palm sales will be on Saturday, March 28, from 4-6 p.m., and on Palm Sunday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to help make palm and purchase palm as part of the fundraiser. For more information, call Tony at 215-837-7666. ••
Have lunch with Merrill Reese at Tiffany Diner
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia and the Delaware County Press Club present a special Third Wednesday Luncheon with Eagles play-by-play legend Merrill Reese and Joe McPeak on Wednesday, March 18, at Tiffany Diner, 9010 Roosevelt Blvd. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., with lunch and the program at noon. The public is invited.
Reese is entering his 50th year as the play-by-play voice of the Eagles.
McPeak has been producer/director of the Eagles Radio Network’s live game day broadcast for 40 seasons,
Reese and McPeak will share game day stories and offer a look into what goes on in the Eagles broadcast booth.
Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for guests.
Deadline to reserve is Sunday, March 15.
Buy your tickets here: https://broadcastpioneers.org/luncheons/#TICKETS ••
Create artwork for America’s 250th
State Sen. Joe Picozzi is asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit artwork inspired by America’s 250th birthday. The artwork will be displayed in Picozzi’s office. Suggested themes are the nation’s history, freedom, community or the future. Submissions can be dropped off or mailed to Picozzi’s office at 12361 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Include child’s name and grade and parent contact information. Submissions will be accepted through July 4. ••
Free jazz concert
The public is invited to attend a live, free jazz concert on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., at historic Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Road. ••
Join St. James in celebration
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. (at Pratt Street) in Northwood, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22, at 10 a.m. The service will feature Dr. Leonard Sweet, an author, as preacher. There will be a number of guest musicians, including Dr. Donald Locklear of Princeton at the organ and the St. James Contemporary Band. The community is welcome to attend. ••
Star of Hope to honor pastor
Tacony’s Star of Hope Baptist Church will hold a 40th pastoral anniversary for Pastor Hubert B. Barnes and the Rev. Evelyn Barnes on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philadelphia Ballroom, 2014 Hornig Road. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $100 each, and reserved tables of 10 are available. For tickets, call Ethel Reese at 215-760-1933, Linda Smith at 215-704-6878 or Patrick Creane at 215-518-7533. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
Rhawnhurst Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at Pelbano Playground (8101 Bustleton Ave.). Guests will include the community relations officers from the 2nd and 7th police districts, representatives from the offices of Reps. Ed Neilson and Sean Dougherty, Sen. Joe Picozzi and Councilman Brian O’Neill and an official from the City Controller’s Office, who will present information about financial elder fraud abuse. ••
Grow your garden
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave. (at Oakland Street), will host Garden Planning 101 on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a discussion of succession and companion planting, including which crops grow well together, their spacing needs and their maturity timelines. Visitors will also learn how to get involved in the library’s community garden. The program will take place indoors. ••
Spanish Lenten retreat
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center 3501 Solly Ave., will host Regresa a Ti, Regresa a Dios – Spanish Language Lenten Retreat on Monday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be a morning to reconnect with yourself and with God. As Lent is a time to pause, breathe and return to the heart, this retreat offers you a space of silence, reflection and inner encounter to renew your faith, hope and relationship with God in Spanish. The facilitator will be Sister María Rincón, MSBT. To register or for more information, call Sister María Rincón at 267-350-1835. ••
Senior lunch
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., will host a senior lunch on Wednesday, March 18, at noon. There will be soup, sandwiches, salads and dessert. ••
Information on utility bills
State Reps. Sean Dougherty and Ed Neilson are sponsoring a Utility Clinic on Friday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pelbano Recreation Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Visitors will have a chance to discuss their gas, electric and water bills with a legal expert free of charge; meet with utility company representatives; and learn about programs that can help. Bring recent utility bills and proof of income. Contact paralegal Maggie Lind at 267-443-2572 or [email protected]. ••
St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Sunday, March 15, beginning at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard and ending on the 500 block of Market St. The theme is 250 Years of Irish Contributions to America. Archbishop Nelson Perez will celebrate a Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 20th and Locust streets. The parade will be shown from noon to 3 p.m. on Channel 57. The parade will be rebroadcast on Tuesday, March 17, at 9 a.m. on Channel 3. For more information, go to phillyparade.com. ••
Bustleton Library book club
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a meeting of its book club on Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. The club will discuss The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende. Copies of the book are available to borrow. ••
Fox Chase Civic meetings
Fox Chase Civic Association will meet on the following Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave.: March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. For more information, visit foxchasecivic.org ••
Come see Elvis in Bustleton
Jeff “Elvis” Krick will be in the building at Bustleton Memorial American Legion Post 810 hall, 9151 Old Newtown Road, on Friday, April 17, from 7-11 p.m. The cost is $30 and includes show and spaghetti dinner with a cash bar., basket raffles and 50/50. All donations benefit veterans and their families. For tickets, call Joan at 215-715-5704. ••
Flea market at Marian Hall
St. Dominic Catholic Daughters will hold a flea market on Saturday, March 14, at Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 8 a.m. There will be bargains, baked goods, hot dogs and meatball sandwiches. ••
Day trip for St. Hubert
St. Hubert will hold its 10th annual Summer Fun Day Trip on Monday, June 15. The day will include an hour-long ride on an Atlantic City cruise ship, followed by 4½ hours at the Tropicana casino, with $20 in slot cash and a $15 food voucher. The day will end at Tomasello Winery for a sit-down dinner and complimentary wine tasting. The cost is $145, paid in full by June 1. A bus will depart the school at 9 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. To reserve a seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or [email protected]. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, March 12 and 26, April 9 and May 7 and 21, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
St. Jerome seniors to meet
St. Jerome Seniors will meet on Thursdays, March 12 and 26 and April 2 and 23, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
St. Hubert going to Lancaster
St. Hubert High School is holding a trip to Lancaster County on Thursday, April 2. The day will include the show Joshua at Sight and Sound Theatres and a buffet meal at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The cost is $215, which includes bus transportation, show ticket and buffet. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. The bus leaves at 8:15 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or [email protected]. ••
Art club meeting at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host a meeting of its art club on Friday, March 13, at 11 a.m., to work on a Women’s History Month project. The club is open to all skill levels and meets every other Friday.
The book club will meet on Saturday, March 28, to discuss R.F. Kuang’s bestseller Katabasis. Ask Ms. Faith for a copy 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.
Beginner Friendly Yoga takes place Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Mats provided. For adults, teens and tweens. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present the following upcoming operas:
Donizetti’s La Favorita on Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Verdi’s Un Ballo In Maschera on Sunday, March 15, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer; and on Saturday, March 21, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave. ($30), in Brigantine.
Un Ballo In Maschera will also be performed on Tuesday, March 31, at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. Arrive by 6 p.m. The cost for dinner and the show is $54.95, not including tips and tax. For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Jill and Jack bingo
Court Saint Francis de Sales #2617, Catholic Daughters of America, will hold its annual Jill and Jack Designer Bags and Tools Bingo on Saturday, March 28, at St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door (if available) and include beer, wine, soda, water, coffee and tea. Proceeds help Court Saint Francis de Sales support local, state and national charities. For tickets or more information, contact Maryann Morley at 215-288-8691 or [email protected]. ••
Attend women’s club meeting
The Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley will hold a luncheon meeting on Thursday, March 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei Fellowship Hall, 570 Welsh Road. Jane Peter Estes will present “The Role of Civil War Nurses.” New members are welcome, Email Doreen ([email protected]). ••
Fundraiser at Italian restaurant
There will be a fundraiser for the Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley at La Voglia, 216 W. Street Road in Warminster, on Tuesday, March 17. La Voglia will donate 20% of proceeds to those presenting the club’s flyer (go to the club page on Facebook to print flyer). Lunch or dinner can be ordered (dine-in or take-out). It’s a BYOB restaurant. WCHV luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month (noon to 2 p.m.) at Gloria Dei Fellowship Hall, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. ••
Parables and pizza
Catholic Young Adults of the Northeast meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at Resurrection of Our Lord Life Center, 2000 Shelmire Ave. People in their 20s and 30s are welcome to take part in a Bible study series on the parables of Jesus. Dates are March 11, April 8 and May 13. Email [email protected] or visit @cyanphilly on Instagram. ••
White to hold veterans breakfast
Veterans and active-duty military personnel from the 170th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Martina White for breakfast on Thursday, March 26, to honor their military service. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Attendees must RSVP before March 17. Call 215-330-3711. White’s office regularly hosts a veterans specialist to help constituents access the benefits they earned. Call the above-listed number to make an appointment. ••
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. ••
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] ••
Monthly food pantry
St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave., hosts the Matthew 25 Food Pantry on the second Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. The pantry is a ministry of the Court St. Francis de Sales Catholic Daughters of the Americas. ••
Veterans-themed films
American Veterans Media and the Cape May-based Longest Yarn Committee are presenting a day of veterans-themed documentary screenings on Saturday, May 16, at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. Films shown will be Edison 64 (11 a.m.), Remember the 27 Crusaders (1:30 p.m.), The Ralph Galati Story (4 p.m.) and the world premiere of The Longest Yarn (6:30 p.m.). Each film will be followed by a Q&A with production crew members and people featured in the films. Tickets cost $20 and include admittance to an individual film screening, museum ticket until 5 p.m. and a $10 parking voucher. No tickets will be sold at the door. To RSVP, visit https://www.americanveteransmedia.org/donate ••
SMT, Summerdale, Frankford reunion
A reunion for St. Martin of Tours, Summerdale Boys Club and Frankford Boys Club will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Tickets cost $75 and include buffet dinner and open bar. For tickets or more information, call Ernie Gallagher at 215-806-2601, Billy Fleming at 215-287-3116 or Janice Steinmetz at 267-402-0396. Payments can be sent through Venmo @Ernie-Gallagher. ••
Benefit for suicide awareness
A beef-and-beer benefit for the American Suicide Foundation is taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 3-7 p.m. at the Eddington House, 2813 Hulmeville Road, in Bensalem. The event will be in memory of Ryan Sherman, who died last April at age 35. Sherman was a member of the Morrell Park Town Watch, a volunteer with Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department Station 16 and a marshal with Woodland String Band and Golden Crown New Year’s Brigade. The benefit will feature a DJ, Mummers, vendors, fire trucks, raffles, characters and a moonbounce. The cost is $50 in advance, $60 at the door or $10 for children and will include food, beer, wine, soda and water. For tickets or to make a monetary donation, visit the Eddington House or use Venmo @NSherman913. For more information on tickets, to make a monetary contribution or to donate a raffle item, stop by the Eddington House or email Nicole Fontanetta at [email protected]. ••
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. ••
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Murder mystery luncheon
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Board of Associates, Fox Chase Cancer Center, is going to see an interactive murder mystery luncheon show on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery (2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim) on Saturday, March 28. The show is titled Celebrating America in 1876. The cost is $152 per person and includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, luncheon and show, and visit to a wine shop. Departure is 10 a.m. from 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham, with return about 7 p.m. Call Sharyn at 267-265-5348 for reservations and menu choices. The trip supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Crab feast cruise
The Marlyn Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is going on a crab feast cruise on the Choptank Riverboat on May 30. The price is $195 per person, which includes taxes, roundtrip motorcoach to Hurlock, Maryland and three-hour crab feast luncheon sightseeing cruise. The crab feast consists of steamed crabs, Maryland crap soup, fried chicken, clam strips, corn on the cob, cole slaw, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. The motorcoach leaves from 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham, at 8 a.m. and returns about 7 p.m. For reservations, call Sharyn at 267-265-5348. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Apply for LIHEAP
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione announced that the 2025-26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program season will continue through April 10. 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. ••
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. ••
Picozzi mobile office hours
State Sen. Joe Picozzi holds mobile office hours at the offices of City Councilmen Brian O’Neill and Mike Driscoll. Picozzi’s staff will assist with state-related issues at O’Neill’s office at 432 Rhawn St. on the second Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon and at Driscoll’s office at 7552 Frankford Ave. on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Parkinson’s support group
Jeanes Hospital, 7604 Central Ave., will host meetings of a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on upcoming Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.
The schedule and guest speakers: April 8 (Dr. Nancy Minniti, neuropsychologist); June 10 (Dr. Molly Cincotta, neurologist); Aug. 12 (Sonia Williams-Joseph, physical therapist); Oct. 14 (Luisa Enriquez, social worker); and Dec. 9 (Dr. Teodora Schellato, urologist).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected] ••
Senior Expo
State Rep. Sean Dougherty will hold a Senior Expo on March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Chase Recreation Center, 7901 Ridgeway St. Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Temple Health. To register, call 215-331-2600. ••
2 trips
Lincoln Cultural Association will be taking a six-day trip to Ark Encounter from April 27 to May 2. The cost is $775, double occupancy.
The group will also travel to Lancaster County on May 28 to see a production of Joshua at Sight and Sound Theatres and enjoy a buffet lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The cost is $175. A bus will leave from 808 Red Lion Road.
For more information on either trip, call 215-676-5423. ••
Easter egg hunt
There will be an Easter egg hunt on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road. The event is open to kids 1-11. Bring a bag to collect eggs. To register, email [email protected] ••
Chinese food and bingo for charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Board of Associates, Fox Chase Cancer Center, is hosting a Chinese Dinner and Mini Bingo on Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Asian Taste Inn, 2160 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley. The cost is $55 per person and includes full-course Chinese dinner and five rounds of bingo for cash prizes. Raffles will be available for gift baskets. Call Lorraine at 610-277-3631 for tickets. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Bingo at St. Dom’s
St. Dominic School will hold a bingo on Saturday, March 21, from 6-10 p.m. at Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $35. There will be 10 games for cash prizes, buffet, beer, wine, soda, basket raffles, a 50-50 and another game for purchase with a $1,000 prize. Tickets are available at the school and rectory or by contacting Kate Minor at [email protected] or Mike Serverson at 215-901-7672. ••
Mass for unborn children
The Knights of Columbus Mass for Unborn Children will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. ••
Shredding on March 28
State Rep. Ed Neilson and City Councilman Jim Harrity will hold a free shred event on Saturday, March 28, from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot of Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road. ••
8th District Captain Townhall
The 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road, will hold Captain Townhall meetings at 6 p.m. on the following dates: Thursdays, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 24. ••
A show and lunch in Lancaster
St. William is taking a trip to Lancaster County on Wednesday, June 24, to see Joshua at Sight and Sound Theatres. The cost is $185, which includes the show, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, orchestra seating, all taxes and gratuities and drivers. A bus will leave Gloria Dei Estates, Rhawn Street and Dungan Road, at 10:15 a.m. Call Betty at 215-745-7199. ••
History fair on April 11
The Northeast Philadelphia History Fair will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. There will be historic displays, presentations and a collection of books, maps, prints and rare photographs. Admission is free. ••
Bereavement Support Group
Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Ave. (at Rhawn Street), will hold a meeting of its Bereavement Support Group, open to anyone who has lost a loved one, on Wednesday, April 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Call 215-332-6110 for further information and monthly topics. ••
Senior fair
State Reps. Ed Neilson and Rep. Pat Gallagher will hold a senior fair on March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. There will be vendors, light refreshments, giveaways and a chance to sign up for a SEPTA Key Card. To RSVP, call 215-330-3714. ••
Get new license plate
State Rep. Ed Neilson will hold an illegible license plate replacement event on Saturday, April 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road. The event is for drivers whose license plate is difficult to read, discolored or peeling. ••
Looking for senior softball players
The Philadelphia Senior Softball League 68 & over is in search of some experienced players. Games are played Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. All games are played at Crispin Park, at Holme and Convent avenues. Play starts in May and runs through October, with no games in July. All teams will play 24 games, along with playoffs. If interested, call or text Marty King at 215-409-5021 or Mike Bojanowski at 215-801-4869. ••
Ceremony for Sports Hall of Famers
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Philadelphia City All Star Chapter, will hold its 32nd annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 16, at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. There will be cocktails (cash bar) from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7. The class of 2026 inductees are Tom Bonk (North Catholic), Dom DiSandro (George Washington), Jahri Evans (Frankford), Tom Filer (Archbishop Ryan), Tim Gallagher (Cardinal Dougherty), Chuck Gesing (La Salle), Jayne McGinley (Frankford), Joe Ryan (Cardinal Dougherty), Kathie Beisel-Sims (St. Hubert) and Matt Walsh (Germantown Academy). Tickets are $85 in advance and $90 at the door. Tables of 10 are available. Checks can be made payable to Philadelphia City All Star Chapter, P.O. Box 672, Levittown, PA 19055. Include your name, email, phone number, number of tickets and name of inductee. For more information, contact Steve DiSangro at [email protected] or 215-421-7556. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Gone cruisin’
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is planning to go on two cruises.
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. ••
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] ••
Volunteer to prepare tax returns
Campaign for Working Families is looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season to work at a pop-up tax preparation site at the PATH building (1919 Cottman Ave.). Tax preparation is free. Volunteers receive IRS-certified training and help their neighbors save money. Volunteers can choose to be greeters who welcome taxpayers to sites and direct them through the tax prep process, or they can learn how to prepare the tax returns themselves. Call 215-454-6483 or visit https://www.cwfphilly.org. ••
Shredding, e-cycling
Stare Rep. Pat Gallagher will hold a document shredding and e-cycling event on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Linden Avenue Boat Launch, at the Delaware River. Residents are welcome to bring no more than three medium boxes or bags. ••
Father Judge receives donation of biology lab, scholarship fund
The Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc. announced a multi-year $1.5 million commitment to renovate the Biology Laboratory at Father Judge and establish a new scholarship fund. Both will be named in memory of Francis and Catherine Brady, whose children attended St. Timothy School, Father Judge and St. Hubert. The gift was made by James Brady ’80 and Stephen Stines in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Brady’s lifelong commitment to Catholic education.
Brady, a retired biopharmaceutical professional, said, “It is a privilege to give back to Father Judge High School. Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand the extraordinary impact biotechnology can have — from curing disease to addressing environmental challenges. Through this investment in Father Judge, we hope to spark a lifelong passion for science — inviting students to explore early, dream boldly and realize their full potential, especially within the transformative field of biology. Father Judge High School has long been a cornerstone of opportunity in Philadelphia and strengthening it for future generations has never been more important. The Brady Scholarships will help expand access to this state-of-the-art facility for deserving students regardless of financial circumstances. In the Salesian tradition, this effort supports the next generation of ‘Judge Guys’ in living the vision of St. Francis de Sales to ‘Be who you are and be that well.’ ”
Stines said, “Supporting Father Judge is deeply meaningful to me as a way to honor the Brady family’s enduring commitment to faith, education and opportunity, and to help carry those values forward for future generations.”
The Catherine and Francis Brady Scholarship Fund will provide tuition assistance through two designations: the Catherine Brady Scholarship for Tomorrow’s STEM Innovators, supporting students with a demonstrated passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the Francis Brady Scholarship for Building Bright Futures, supporting students who show leadership, service and commitment in fields beyond STEM. Any student, regardless of their field of academic study, will be able to apply for a scholarship under one or the other program.
The Rev. Joseph G. Campellone, OSFS, interim president of Judge, said, “The vision of our 3301 Capital Campaign is to create a school environment to give our students options that fit their diverse talents. Mr. Brady and Mr. Stines’ generous leadership gift will expand the many other options that already exist because of this successful campaign. More importantly, the new Biology Laboratory and the new Scholarship Fund will truly give our students the opportunity to make a difference in our world.
“On behalf of the entire Judge community, we are truly grateful to Jim and Steve for their belief in our school and for their kindness. Now, Mr. and Mrs. Brady’s legacy will live on forever and make a positive impact on our students.”
The renovation of the Biology Laboratory directly supports the continued expansion of the Advanced Placement and upper-level science offerings. The new laboratory will feature updated equipment, collaborative workspaces and technology that allows students to engage directly in advanced biological experimentation, preparing them for advanced study in science, engineering and health-related fields. ••
Theater performances of Sister Act
The Star Players will present three performances of the musical Sister Act. The show will be performed on June 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St., in Manayunk. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They are available for purchase through Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, contact director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714 or [email protected]. ••
