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Soccer for kids

The Tacony Community Development Corporation is looking for players 8-15 and volunteer coaches for the new Tacony Soccer Club, which will play Mondays at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Playground, 6455 Walker St. Registration is free. Call 215-685-8754 or email rooseveltpg6455@gmail.com. ••

Sielski to speak at Bridesburg history meeting

Inquirer sports columnist Mike Sielski will speak at the Bridesburg Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Bridesburg-Lawton VFW Post, 4644 Richmond St. Sielski is also the author of four books. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. ••

Booze Bingo at Calvary AA

Calvary Athletic Association, 4330 Deerpath Lane, will host Booze Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. Bingo begins at 8. The cost is $40, which includes eight games and light refreshments. There will be basket raffles, 50-50s and cash games. The event is for people 21 and older and BYOB. Tables of eight can be reserved. Tickets can be purchased on Venmo @CalvaryAA. For more information, email calvaryAA@comcast.net. ••

Weekly walks

WeWalkPHL will take place at the Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26. The program is a partnership among Fairmount Park Conservancy and the city Departments of Public Health and Parks and Recreation. ••

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 ••