White endorses Gill
State Rep. Martina White endorsed Aizaz Gill, the Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District. Gill faces Democrat Sean Dougherty, a lawyer.
“Aizaz Gill will be a strong voice for the Northeast fighting to reduce crime and stand up to Larry Krasner, lower costs for working families and get our kids the education they deserve,” she said. “He will be a strong teammate for our families and for me working in Harrisburg.”
“Rep. White has been a beacon of common sense in Northeast Philadelphia by putting aside the partisan politics and focusing on the issues that truly impact residents. I am proud to have earned her endorsement and will follow her path in Harrisburg of standing up to the political bosses, fighting to make our neighborhoods safe, helping working families and workers, and making our education system better,” Gill said.
Gill has also been endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 92; IAFF, Local 22 Firefighters and Paramedics); Pioneer Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 37; Councilman Brian O’Neill; and the National Federation of Independent Business and PA Chamber of Commerce. ••
Rosh Hashanah services
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 3-4, due to Rosh Hashanah. Services will be in the sanctuary both days beginning at 10 a.m. The shop will reopen Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. Call 215-624-9130. ••
GWHS class of ‘84 reunion
The George Washington High School class of 1984 will hold its 40th class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6-11 p.m. at Twining Hall, 4900 E. Street Road in Trevose. The cost is $55 per ticket. Tickets must be bought by Oct. 30. Email gwhsreunionclassof84@eric-barson. For more information, call Bennett Love at 267-242-8201. ••
Yard sale on Oct. 19
The Villages at Pine Valley, 900 Pine Valley Blvd. (between Verree Road and Pine Road), will host a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 20. ••
Learn about becoming a poll worker
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will present Learn about Becoming A Poll Worker on Monday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The session is made possible through the Committee of Seventy. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Bazaar on Saturday
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14100 Worthington Road, will host an indoor bazaar on Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be jewelry, white elephant gifts, electronics, office equipment, handmade items, décor and a bake shop. Guests will receive a free cup of coffee as they browse. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the church food bank. ••
Free Christian music concert
Christian bands will perform at a free event on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7. There will be snacks and drinks. There is a parking lot and handicap accessible access behind the church. All are welcome. Call 215-624-6900. ••
A show, lunch and shopping
St. Dominic’s Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster County on Thursday, Oct. 3, to see the musical Daniel. Lunch will be at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, with time to shop at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $187. For more information or to book, call Susan at 215-333-4313 or Carol at 215-742-6874. Do not bring checks to the rectory. ••
Vendors wanted
St. Hubert will host a holiday vendor fair on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be shopping, food and basket raffles. Enter through the doors near Ditman Street or Bleigh Avenue. The cost to vendors is $25 per table and a donation to the tombola table. Visit Huberts.org/HolidayVendor or email SHSanta@Huberts.org. ••
Buy tickets for Guys and Dolls
The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Guys and Dolls from Oct. 11-13 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Group rates are available. Tickets are available with Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, call Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714, visit the group’s Facebook page or follow @starplayersPPR on X. ••
Flea market at Maternity BVM
Maternity BVM Home and School Association will hold a flea market on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the lower church parking lot, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. The cost is $25 per spot, or two for $40. Call Maura Collins at 610-202-9090. ••
Programs at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has announced its September and October events.
Here is the schedule: Friday, Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Saturday, Sept. 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime: Explore the park with Ranger Monica); Friday, Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m. (Genealogy Group); Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Storytime: Knights & Dragons); Saturday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. (crafts, followed by the movie IF at 7); Friday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); Friday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. (Book Club); Saturday, Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m. (Presentation by Herb and Sandy Kaufman, The Soldier & His Lady: A Look at Victorian Life, Culture & Fashion); Friday, Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. (Fibercraft Friends); and Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. (Young Frankenstein’s Mad Science Halloween Party: food, crafts and creepy science fun).
Register at ryerssmuseum@gmail.com. ••
Holy Inn to see Rat Pack show
Holy Innocents will be holding a trip to the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Thursday, Dec. 5. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 10 a.m. and will leave the casino at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $85, due by Nov. 1, and includes bus transportation, a ticket to The Rat Pack Christmas Show at 3 p.m. and $25 slot play. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
St. Hubert going to NYC
St. Hubert will hold a day trip to New York on Saturday, Nov. 23. A bus will depart the school at 7:45 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. showing of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, followed by free time until the bus departs at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $220 per person, paid in full by Oct. 1. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve your seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or SHSanta@huberts.org. ••
Event at NE Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will host The Philadelphia City Commissioner’s Office 2024 Elections Resource on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. The Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office will answer your questions regarding how elections work, and how one can become a poll worker or a bilingual interpreter. Flyers promoting these programs will be available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Arabic, Russian, Haitian-Creole and Portuguese. A bilingual Mandarin Chinese representative will be on hand to answer your questions. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
The upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. Meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Glen Foerd fundraiser
Glen Foerd is partnering with BloomBox in September for a fundraiser to benefit Glen Foerd’s community garden. Visit www.getblooming.com to shop and place your order. Fall plants, wreaths, pumpkins and more are for sale. Use code GFG15 and BloomBox will deliver to your door within five days and donate a percentage of sales to Glen Foerd’s community garden. ••
Free fitness program
A new free fitness program is being offered at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. The program is being conducted by Missy Silverman, a health and physical education graduate of Temple University. Contact Andrea Kimelheim at 215-378-7300, Ext. 176 or akimelheim@kleinlife.org. ••
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. ••
High Holiday service at Beth Ami
Congregation Beth Ami, Northeast’s Traditional Conservative Synagogue at 9201 Old Bustleton Ave., will initiate the High Holiday season by holding an expanded Selichot service on Saturday, Sept. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be Minchah, followed by a “Shalosh Seudah” meal, then Maariv and Selichot (about 8 p.m.). Admission is free but RSVP is appreciated. Call 215-673-2511. ••
BVM seniors to meet
Maternity BVM Seniors Group will meet on Oct. 2 and 16 at 11 a.m. at 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Call Jackie at 215-287-9968. ••
2 upcoming trips
The Maternity BVM Seniors Group has two upcoming trips.
There is a trip to the Smoky Mountain Show (Dollywood) from Oct. 7-12. For more information, call 215-964-7125.
The group will travel to Lancaster on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a luncheon and the show Joy to the World at the American Music Theatre. The trip is open to all. Call Jackie at 215-287-9968. ••
History meeting Oct. 2
The Northeast Philadelphia History Network will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at Pennepack Baptist Meetinghouse, 8732 Krewstown Road. Jim Shomper will speak on Thomas Holme. The meeting is free and open to the public. ••
Tai Chi at Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host Intro to Tai Chi on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. Learn about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Qigong with Michael McCormack, a teacher with more than 40 years of experience. Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi in a relaxed, fun class environment. ••
Nominations open for community awards
The 8th Police District Advisory Council is seeking nominations for its Community Awards. The deadline is Nov. 1. Nominations are being accepted in four categories: Child (Academics), Child (Community Service), Adult (Community Service) and Business (Giving Back to the Community). Nominees must live or have their business in the 8th Police District. Email 8thdistpdac@gmail.com and include the nominee’s name, contact number, address and reasons for nomination. ••
Virtual Halloween costume contest
The 8th Police District Advisory Council is holding a virtual Halloween costume contest. Dress your kids in the best spooky costume and submit a photo to 8thdistpdac@gmail.com. The deadline is Oct. 21. Pictures will be posted online, and winners determined by the most “likes.” Prizes will be awarded. Children must be residents of the 8th Police District. ••
Weekly walks
WeWalkPHL will take place at the Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The program is a partnership among Fairmount Park Conservancy and the city Departments of Public Health and Parks and Recreation. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 and Dec. 12. There will be stories, songs and fingerplays. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Online series on faith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center will hold an online series, Summer Book Circle: Enlivened Faith Through Creation and Culture, on Tuesdays in October from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per session, or $80 for all five sessions. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Tacony CDC events
The Tacony Community Development Corporation is hosting free yoga and Pilates pop-ups on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. at 6823 Torresdale Ave., second floor. A Pilates class is on Oct. 5. A yoga class is on Oct. 12. Bring your own yoga mat. Register by calling 267-367-7766 or visiting https://bit.ly/478UYbT.
Monthly workshops at the Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., will support the needs of local small business owners. Future workshops will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 and Nov. 18. ••
O’Neill’s upcoming events
The office of City Councilman Brian O’Neill is sponsoring several events on upcoming Saturdays, all from 9-11 a.m. There will be e-cycling on Sept. 28 at Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street, above the 7th Police District. There will be a recycle bucket giveaway on Oct. 12 at FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. There will be shredding on Oct. 26 at 432 Rhawn St., behind American Heritage Credit Union. Call 215-MU6-3422. ••
Fringe show at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., announced the hosting of a world premiere performance as part of this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
“For Love of Country,” by The Perspective Collective, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22, or $17 for students. Visit www.phillyfringe.org/events/for-love-of-country/
For more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org or www.phillyfringe.org. ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
The Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus Farm Stand will be open for the 12th season on Thursdays, through the end of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash only. The stand is located next to parking lot C of the Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses. Email rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu or call 215-728-2131. ••
Sunday flea market returns
A flea market will take place every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November at Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). The cost for vendors is $30 per parking space. For more information, call 215-625-FLEA (3532) or visit PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••
Entertainment at Parx
Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:
Oct. 4: Heather McDonald; Oct. 18: Straight No Chaser; Oct. 19: Giggly Squad Live; Oct. 25: Michael Blaustein; Nov. 9: Air Supply; Nov. 21: Aaron Lewis; Nov. 23: Steve Trevino; Dec. 7: Kathleen Madigan ••
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. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday evenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn and refreshments. ••
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. ••
Trip to New York
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to the Tenement Museum in New York, with lunch and free time in Manhattan’s Little Italy. The all-inclusive cost is $175. For a flyer and reservation form, call 215-788-9043. ••
Party for West Catholic girls class of ‘69
West Catholic Girls Class of 1969 will have its 55th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Anthony’s Ristorante, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield. The cost for the luncheon is $65. Call Hannah at 610-764-3249. ••
Attend Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball
Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at 5001 Grant Ave. (at the Delaware River).
The interactive event invites guests to become part of the story, blending elements of immersive theater with elegant wedding festivities, and spontaneous celebration.
The creator is inFLUX Theatre Collective, and the event is inspired by the reality TV dating show The Bachelor. Searching for the perfect partner, Glen Foerd’s bachelor must choose among five brides competing for his heart. What ensues promises to be an immersive night of romance, comedy, slapstick and chaos.
The show will go from 7-11 p.m. and will include live music by the West Philadelphia Orchestra, dinner, an open bar, dancing and silent and live auctions. There will also be an afterparty held in Glen Foerd’s Gilded Age mansion’s rathskeller until midnight. Throughout the evening, guests will be part of the narrative, interacting with characters and influencing the unfolding drama of the bachelor, the brides and their entourage.
Guests are encouraged to wear black tie, recycled wedding dresses, that old bridesmaid’s gown from hell, business attire or, in the spirit of Halloween, creative costumes.
All proceeds will go to support Glen Foerd’s community art, education and environmental programming and to preserve the nonprofit’s 18-acre Delaware River estate that includes seven historic structures dating from the 1850s.
Tickets are $185 per person, or $225 that includes the afterparty in Glen Foerd’s rathskeller. Tickets can be purchased at www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball. Ticket sales close on Oct. 4.
Sponsorships are also available. For information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball, or contact Scott Reynolds at 215-632-5330 or scott@glenfoerd.org. ••
Video ceremony and conversation
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host the 19th Israeli-Palestianian Memorial Day Video Viewing on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-3 p.m. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, one of the founders of the Philadelphia chapter of American Friends of Combatants for Peace, will introduce the video and join a conversation afterward. The cost is $25. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Book club to meet in Oct.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. The book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club meeting
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will hold a Zoom session on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. The book is Blake Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club to meet in Dec.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a Zoom session on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The book is The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Scientific symposium at Fox Chase
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Center for Immunology will host its 14th Annual Scientific Symposium on Friday, Oct. 18. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded for the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation. Much of that work was done at Fox Chase. The symposium will be held in Fox Chase’s Leidy Auditorium and will feature presentations by eight scientists. For more information and to register for the event, email sarah.daly@fccc.edu. ••
Support for Parkinson’s
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus hosts a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on the second Wednesday of every other month. The meetings will take place from 5-6 p.m. at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7604 Central Ave. The group is led by nurse practitioner June Ro and attended by guest speakers, patients and caregivers.
The guest speakers are Dr. Molly Cincotta, a neurologist (Oct. 9), and social worker Luisa Enriquez (Dec. 11).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
A space for UArts student work
Councilwoman Rue Landau, in collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, is launching an initiative to support students and faculty affected by the recent closure of the University of the Arts.
The project aims to transform City Hall into a welcoming hub for these displaced artists’ work, providing them with a space to showcase their work in City Hall and in the office of Landau (Room 592) and the corridors.
Students and faculty of UArts are invited to submit their artwork for consideration through an online submission form, with a deadline of Oct. 4.
“The closure of UArts is a significant loss for our city, but it also presents an opportunity for us to uplift and support these talented artists,” Landau said. “I’m honored to provide a space for their work alongside the Creative Philadelphia so that they know the city values their contributions to our arts scene.”
The submission form for UArts students and faculty to have their work featured can be found here. ••
Sign up for Philly Bike Ride
The third annual Philly Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Riders will pass Independence Hall, City Hall, Love Park, Chinatown, Old City, Penn’s Landing and Boathouse Row on Kelly Drive. They can choose between a 20-mile course or a 7.6-mile version, both ending at the art museum.
The free post-ride festival features live music, wellness activities, a beer garden and food trucks.
The cost is $69, with various add-ons available.
A portion of proceeds will support the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and its Youth Cycling Program.
For more information, visit www.phillybikeride.com ••
Book review and lunch
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is having a book review and deli lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at FCCC’s Reimann Conference Room, fourth floor, 333 Cottman Ave. There will be reserved parking off the Burholme Avenue entrance. The book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. The cost is $35. For reservation, call Joyce at 215-676-1761. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
A marriage retreat
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 14375 Proctor Road, will host Making Conflict Count: A Marriage Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $95 per couple and includes lunch. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Discover work of architect
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host Preserving Minerva: (Re)Discovering The Work of Architect Minerva Parker Nichols on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The program is free. There is a suggested donation of $25. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Bar crawl for charity
The sixth annual Madison Bar Crawl will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 in Rockledge. The schedule is 3-5 p.m. at the Hollywood Tavern, 5-7 p.m. at the Austrian Village and 7 p.m. to ?? at Gaul & Co. Malt House. The event is in honor of Madison Woltemate, 11, who is thriving through physical challenges. Proceeds will benefit the families of two other girls facing similar challenges. T-shirts cost $20. Mail a check to Lawrence Himes, 619 Burke St., Rockledge, PA 19046 or Venmo @melissamccabe. ••
Trunk or Treat at Mission BBQ
The Gas Guzzlers Car Club Trunk or Treat will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mission BBQ, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd. No cars will be permitted after 5 p.m. There will be a DJ and prizes for best costume and best trunk. ••
KleinLife opens farmers market
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., has a farmers market that sells nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables every Friday from noon to 3 p.m., through the fall. The market accepts cash, SNAP/EBT Access Cards and Philly Food Bucks. Proceeds will go to support the Cook for a Friend program as part of the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals Program. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 196. ••
Trip to Sight & Sound
St. James, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street, is holding a trip to Sight & Sound, a theater in Lancaster County, on Oct. 23 for the 11 a.m. show of Daniel. For more information, call 215-743-1828. ••
Farmers market open
The Food Trust holds a weekly farmers market at Castor Avenue and Hellerman Street. The market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October and will include cooking demonstrations. ••
Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 24
The 47th annual Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Sunday, Nov. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. on Frankford Avenue, from Rhawn Street to Knorr Street. The grand marshal will be Ed Lloyd, of Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting Goods, celebrating 50 years in business. Homemade floats are being accepted. Volunteer banner carriers will receive six hours of community service. Email info@thanksgivingparade.org. ••
Monthly senior luncheon
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., hosts a senior luncheon at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert are on the menu. Upcoming dates are Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. ••
Father Judge 5K
The 21st annual Father Judge Crusader Classic 5K will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Firefighter Lt. Robert Neary Scholarship Fund at Father Judge. Neary, class of 1970, passed away in the line of duty in 2012. The entry fee is $35. The cost is $20 for youths 18 and under. Race day registration will take place in the Father Judge schoolyard beginning at 7:30 a.m. Event T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. The race will begin at the bandshell in Pennypack Park and continues along the banks of Pennypack Creek and finish with a lap around the Father Judge track (behind the school). Medals will be presented to the three male and female finishers in each age group. Call 215-338-9494, Ext. 1027 or email khuckel@fatherjudge.com ••
Fox Chase adds to gynecologic oncology staff
Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Dr. Arielle S. Weiss as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Surgery.
Weiss is joining Fox Chase following the completion of her Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at Fox Chase, where she focused her research on ovarian cancer. She joined the Fox Chase team after completing her internship and residency in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, where she was chief resident from 2020 through 2021.
Weiss earned her medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology. Throughout her education, internship and residency, Weiss produced nearly 20 publications, oral presentations and posters.
Weiss has received several awards, including the AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award, the Chief Resident Teaching Award, the SGO Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology Award and the David C. Figge, MD, Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology, all from the University of Washington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2021, she also received a grant from Kaleidoscope of Hope, which funds ovarian cancer research. ••
Millbrook Civic to meet
Millbrook Civic Association will meet on Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., at the Calvary Athletic Association clubhouse, 4330 Deerpath Lane. The following meeting will be on Nov. 26. For more information, email millbrookcivic@verizon.net ••
Upcoming events at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7600 Central Ave., will present two events with support from the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation.
Dr. Marissa Blum, a rheumatologist, will speak on Diet and Exercise’s Impact on Arthritis and Osteoporosis on Monday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A Parkinson’s disease support group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5-6 p.m. Dr. Molly Cincotta, a neurologist, will lead the group.
To register, call 215-728-4861 or email Rosemarie.Schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Clothing drive and more
Bustleton Bengals will hold a Clothing Drive & “more” on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Street and Conwell Avenue.
Donations accepted are men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes; accessories such as pocketbooks, belts, baby accessories, backpacks, hats, scarves, briefcases, gloves and ties; household items such as blankets, sheets, curtains, tablecloths, pillows, towels, small rugs, quilts and comforters; and soft toys, children activity sets, beanie babies, rag dolls, stuffed animals, action figures, cars, trucks, airplanes, dolls, outdoor bicycles of any size and scooters; car seats and strollers
Donations not accepted are pots, pans, hard toys, sports equipment, board games, books, puzzles, electrical devices, glass, high chairs, baby cribs, large toys, furniture, VCR tapes, CDs, oversized and outdoor playsets and workout and exercise equipment.
All donations must be in a tied trash bag. The Bengals will receive payment based on price per pound.
If you cannot drop off your donations, call Chris Tarducci 215-906-8179 for possible pick up. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association community meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. The group will also meet Nov. 13 and on the following dates in 2025: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
Blood drive at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. If you donate blood, you will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email and be entered into a drawing for a $5,000 gift card. Visit www.redcrossblood.org. Enter “TUH Jeanes Campus” for location. ••
St. Hubert run/walk
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold a 5K run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Pennypack Park, off 3135 Rhawn St. Virtual runs and walks will also be held through Sept. 28.
Registration is $35 and will include a shirt if supplies last. The cost is $15 for St. Hubert students and $10 for walkers ages 2-11. Registration on Sept. 28 begins at 7:30 a.m. The run starts at 8:30, followed by the walk at 9.
For more information, go to https://sthubertalumnae.org/reunions-and-events ••
History event in Bristol
On Sunday, Sept. 29, Bristol Borough will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s farewell visit to America, which included Bristol. Beginning at 2 p.m., there will be a Grand Procession from the Adams Hollow Bridge, on Radcliffe Street near Lincoln Avenue, to Mill Street, where a mural marking the bicentennial event will be dedicated and other celebratory activities will take place.
Contact BCHF President Deborah Pinney at 215-788-7537 or debpin70@comcast.com, or Mary Gesualdi at 215-990-2537 or alwaysL811@aol.com. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present Donizetti’s Anna Bolena on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m., at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Amici will present two performances of Thomas’ Hamlet: Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive in Lansdale; and Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
There will be a dinner opera at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road in Elkins Park, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. The show will be Verdi’s Aida. The cost is $54.95 per person (tips and tax not included). For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
Amici will present Verdi’s Nabucco on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., in Brigantine. The cost is $30.
For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Chair yoga at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host Chair Yoga at 10:10 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The series is presented by Yoga4Philly and sponsored by Friends of Bustleton Library. ••
Job search assistance at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. Meet with a Community Workforce Connector for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling and professional development workshops. Call 833-750-5627. ••
Luncheon and entertainment
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is holding a luncheon with entertainment at Bella Tori at the Mansion, 321 S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne, on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon consists of salad and hot and dessert tables. There will be a cash bar. The cost is $60 per person. Call Beth for reservations at 215-990-6067 or 215-742-2703. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
