Clothing drive
Christ the King Men’s Association will hold its annual clothing drive on April 25-26, from noon to 4 p.m., in the parish hall, 3205 Chesterfield Road. Items accepted in plastic trash bags include gently used clothing, footwear, small toys, stuffed animals, bikes, strollers, belts, hats, scarves, handbags, gloves, towels, sheets and pillowcases. ••
Oh Conrad, we love you
The city Department of Parks and Recreation’s Pelbano Players will present four performances of the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie at Northeast Older Adult Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 24, 3 and 7 p.m. on April 25 and 3 p.m. on April 26. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. ••
Attend wellness symposium
The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road, invites the public to its Wellness Symposium on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the courtyard or, in case of rain, in the social hall. There will be tours, exhibits, vendors, blood pressure screenings, a question-and-answer session with medical staff, nutrition tips, health and wellness information, exercise demonstrations, line dancing and light refreshments. ••
Quizzo to support pro-life cause
St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., is hosting a Quizzo night in McBride Hall at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 24. Cost is a tax-deductible $35. Admission includes DJ, pizza, beer, soft drinks, water, snacks, coffee and desserts. Attendees are welcome to BYOB. Payments will be taken by cash or check at the door. Checks can be made payable to N.E. Phila. Pro-Life Foundation and sent to Kathy Cantz, 11729 Colman Place, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The event helps support pro-life outreach and an I-95 billboard. Call Mike to reserve your place at 215-393-3610. ••
Artisans, businesses wanted
Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Road, is looking for local artisans willing to sell their wares at its spring festival on Sunday, May 3 (rain date May 17). The festival will be outdoors at the church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are available for $10. Tables can be rented for an additional $10. Local businesses are also welcome. Interested? Text Emma at 484-506-9617 or Michaela at 215-397-1879. ••
Open house at animal center
Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, will host its fourth annual Spring Fling Open House and Basket Raffle on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to learn about Women’s Animal Center’s services, including community programs, pet adoptions, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, kitten fostering program and dog training. There will be games and activities, such as a scavenger hunt, raffle baskets, reading to a shelter pet and dog licensing and safety. The event is free. ••
Program at Holy Family
Holy Family University will host Grounded: Tools for Presence in Challenging Moments on Wednesday, April 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at its Education and Technology Center building, Room 412, 9801 Frankford Ave. The event is free. Register at www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter;; [email protected]; or 267-341-3305. ••
A celebration of aprons
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 400 Sentner St. (at Hasbrook Avenue), will present Apron Strings for Spring on Sunday, April 26, from 1-3 p.m. The fashion show will feature a display of aprons from 1900 to today. The cost is $10. Guests are invited to wear or bring their favorite apron. Refreshments will be served afterward. All are welcome. ••
Flea market vendors wanted
Wissinoming Presbyterian Church, 5817 Torresdale Ave., will host its annual flea market on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information on tables, call Linda Nowak at 267-367-2421. ••
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, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 24. ••
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. ••
Senior fraud awareness
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a fraud awareness for seniors presentation on Thursday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m. The City Controller’s office will present on financial fraud and abuse against older adults, how it occurs, tips for prevention and where to report. No registration required. ••
Show and tell inventions
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will welcome Brian Rudnick for a show and tell of ancient, useful and entertaining inventions he pulls out of his pockets on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an invention of their own for show and tell. The event is geared to school-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Bingo to benefit Fox Chase Cancer
Friends of Fox Chase Cancer Center will hold a cash bingo on Saturday, April 25, in the St. Cecilia School gym, 525 Rhawn St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games start at 7. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. There will be 10 games, raffles and a 50-50. The event is for people 21 and older and is BYOB and snacks. Go to donate.foxchase.org/cashbingo ••
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. ••
Art exhibition
The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia will hold its eighth art exhibition on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Roberts Center for Advanced Pediatric Research, 2716 South St. Admission is free. For more information, visit AACOPhilly.org. ••
City services at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host a Neighborhood City Hall on Thursday, April 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Neighborhood Community Action Center staff will be on site on the first and fourth Thursday of the month.
The library will host a meeting of its art club on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. The club is open to all skill levels and meets every other Friday.
Beginner Friendly Yoga takes place every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the library. Mats provided. All ages welcome.
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. ••
St. Jerome seniors to meet
St. Jerome Seniors will meet on Thursday, April 23, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Movement adventures
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will present Movement Adventure with Thembi Palmer on Thursday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. Move through a story with actions, exercise, dance and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and the mind. For preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. 215-685-9383. ••
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]. ••
Oldies band at the Polish Home
The Joey D and Johnny B Rockin Oldies Band will perform on Saturday, May 2, from 7-11 p.m. at the Associated Polish Home ballroom, 9150 Academy Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. The donation is $10. There will be a cash bar and kitchen. For tickets and information, call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825. ••
Variety dinner show
The Maltese Room, 2049 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, will present Joey C’s Variety Dinner Show on Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m. Joey C will sing Sinatra, with Robert Cabella as Dean Martin and Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis. The cost for the show, buffet-style dinner and one beer or glass of wine is $55. For tickets, call Tom O’Neill at 215-675-9700. For more information, email [email protected]. ••
Concert schedule
The Pennypack Music Festival concert schedule has been finalized. Concerts are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 5. Admission is free. The schedule is below.
June 3: The Launch (tribute to Styx, Boston and Queen); June 10: Kick it Out (Heart); June 17: Black Dog (Led Zeppelin); June 24: Bon Poison (Bon Jovi and Poison); July 1: Idol Kings (Journey, REO Speedwagon); July 8: Romeo Delight (Van Halen); July 15: Irish Night (Ed Kelly’s birthday celebration, Jamison, Bogside Rogues); July 22: Bad Kid (Bad Company, Kid Rock); July 29: Pure Petty (Tom Petty); Aug. 5: The Land of Ozz (Ozzy, Black Sabbath); Aug. 12: Street Survivors (Lynyrd Skynyrd); Aug. 19: Well Alright (Rolling Stones); Aug. 26: LeCompt. ••
Bustleton Bengals clothing drive
The Bustleton Bengals will hold a Clothing Drive and more on Saturday, April 25, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Street and Conwell Avenue. The group will accept usable and wearable men’s, women’s and children’s shoes and clothing; accessories; household items; toys; and car seats and strollers. If you cannot drop off your donation, call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 for possible pickup. ••
Cruise, lunch and shopping
The Respect Life Ministry of St. Dominic Church is sponsoring a day trip to St. Michaels, Maryland on Thursday, June 11, for $170. Enjoy lunch at the Crab Claw Restaurant, time to visit the shops and a scenic narrated cruise aboard the “Patriot.” For more info or to book a reservation, call Susan at 215-333-4313 or Lisa at 215-331-2751. ••
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. ••
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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. ••
Upcoming opera performance
Amici Opera Company will present Massenet’s Don Quichotte on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. The cost is $30. Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
BVM Seniors trips
Maternity BVM Seniors Group will take part in the following trips:
• 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, 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. ••
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.: May 13, June 10, July 8, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. For more information, visit foxchasecivic.org ••
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: 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] ••
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] ••
Parables and pizza
Catholic Young Adults of the Northeast will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 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. Email [email protected] or visit @cyanphilly on Instagram. ••
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. ••
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 ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
E-cycling, shredding, recycling buckets
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will hold several events at his district offices on upcoming Saturdays, from 9-11 a.m. E-cycling will take place on May 2 at Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street. A recycling bucket giveaway is set for May 16 at 432 Rhawn St., behind American Heritage Credit Union. Shredding, sponsored by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, is scheduled for June 6 at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. ••
Shredding, e-recycling
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione, state Reps. Jared Solomon and Anthony Bellmon and U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle will hold a shredding and e-recycling event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Wissinoming Park, 5773-5945 Frankford Ave. Use the Cheltenham Avenue entrance. ••
Wiffle ball tourney for charity
The Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 25, at 9:30 a.m. at Hayes Playground (Bustleton Bengals), 9945 President St. The tournament is open to teams 14-and-older and 13-and-under. Teams are made up of 5 to 10 players. The cost is $30 per player. Proceeds will go to cancer patients. The winning team can donate $500 to the cancer charity of its choice. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and there will be raffles and a 50-50. Volunteer umpires are needed, and they will be given food and a T-shirt. The public is invited to attend. Contact Nick Tarducci at 215-964-1944 or [email protected] or Christine Tarducci at 215-906-8179 or [email protected]. ••
Sign up for silent retreat
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, 3501 Solly Ave., invites adults to the week‑long Come and Rest Awhile: Silent Directed Retreat from July 26 to Aug. 2. There will be private rooms, daily Mass, meals, optional spiritual direction and time for prayer and reflection in a peaceful setting. Cost is $750; scholarships are available. For details and registration, visit msbt.org/mbsc or call 267‑350‑1830. ••
Tickets available for Teamsters 830 scholarship banquet
Teamsters Local Union 830, led by Secretary-Treasurer Daniel H. “Danny” Grace, announced details of its 50th Annual Scholarship Fund Awards Banquet, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, in the Heroes Ballroom of FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. with the scholarship awards dinner and ceremony to follow at 7. WHYY-FM City Hall radio reporter Tom MacDonald, the son of a retired Teamsters Local 830 member and a former scholarship recipient himself, will serve as the evening’s keynote speaker.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person.
To purchase tickets or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Mary Joniec in the Local 830 Funds Office at 215-969-1012. ••
Mobile mammography screening
State Rep. Sean Dougherty will hold a Mobile Mammography Screening event on Thursday, May 7, at 9 a.m. at his office at 7801 Hasbrook Ave. The mammograms are for people 40 and over who are due for an annual screening, have a prescription from their doctor, have no breast problems or implants and are not pregnant or breast feeding. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected] and include your name, date of birth and phone number. ••
All about Shibe Park
Rick Spector and Moviehouse Productions will present Play Ball! Shibe Park and Beyond on Saturday, May 2, at 1 p.m. at Ryerss Library and Museum, 7370 Central Ave. The suggested donation is $5. Register at [email protected]. ••
Art in Lions Park
The Rockledge-Fox Chase Business Association will present Art in the Park on Saturday, May 30, from 2-5 p.m. in Lions Park, 7964 Oxford Ave. There will be art, music and vendors. ••
Cake decorating on Mother’s Day
Glen Foerd will host Buttercream & Bubbly, a hands-on cake decorating experience set for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, from noon to 2 p.m. Led by Alexandra “Alex” Niemiec of Cakes N’ Bakes, attendees will frost and decorate their own cakes with elegant, Mother’s Day-inspired designs. Each participant will leave with a finished cake to enjoy at home. The experience also includes complimentary mimosas, a giveaway entry courtesy of Cakes N’ Bakes and the opportunity to explore Glen Foerd’s historic Gilded Age mansion and scenic riverside grounds. General admission is $60. For tickets and more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/events ••
Bella Victor Ministries program
Bella Victor Ministries invites the public to a Mother’s Day event titled Bloom on Saturday, May 9, at 9:45 a.m. at Lulu Country Club, at 1600 S. Limekiln Pike, Glenside. The cost is $25 for moms and $15 for daughters, and includes breakfast, music and devotional thought. RSVP to Bella Victor at 215-526-7749. ••
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. ••
Shredding, e-cycling
State 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. ••
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]. ••
