Coffee with Jared
Constituents are welcome to visit state Rep. Jared Solomon at his office at 7104 Frankford Ave. on Thursday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a cup of coffee and to discuss any concerns or questions you have for him. ••
James J. Anderson donates $500,000 to Judge
The Friends of Father Judge High School Inc. recently received a $500,000 commitment from James J. Anderson ′68, founder and president of James J. Anderson Construction Co. Inc., to establish the James J. Anderson ′68 Atrium in the newly constructed Career Pathways Academy building. The space serves as the Office of the President.
Anderson is a graduate of Resurrection of Our Lord Grammar School in Rhawnhurst.
Anderson and his wife Susan have been significant contributors to Father Judge. Over the last decade, they have served as the title sponsor of the President’s Cup Golf Outing and as a major contributor to the PA Tax Credit Program supporting tuition assistance for countless students totaling nearly $1 million to help young men in the region afford a Judge education.
In the fall of 2023, Father Judge launched a capital campaign, “The Campaign for 3301, Securing the Future of Father Judge.” Anderson joins a group of growing supporters who are investing in strategic initiatives to benefit a diverse population of students. To date, including this commitment, the school has secured $19.5 million toward its campaign goal of $20 million.
Brian Patrick King ′97, president of Father Judge, and a predecessor, the Rev. Joseph G. Campellone, OSFS, president emeritus, shared the following joint sentiment:
“On behalf of the entire Father Judge Community we sincerely appreciate this gift that Jim has so generously made to support our school, our mission, and our students as we aspire to create new pathways and career opportunities for our students. He is a prime example of what it means to be a Salesian Gentleman.
“Jim is a part of a long line of Crusaders who post-graduation moved on from 3301 Solly Avenue and used their God-Given talents to build out one of the region’s most trusted and respected heavy highway construction firms in the Philadelphia Region.”
Established in May 2002, The Friends is a state nonprofit corporation with officers and directors who fundraise on behalf of Father Judge. All funds raised by the organization are managed and securely designated for use at the school. Since its formation, The Friends has invested more than $17 million to make improvements to the school campus, provide financial aid and fund academic programs that complement the traditional curriculum. ••
Estate Planning 101
Learn how to make informed decisions during the estate planning process on Thursday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Protestant Home Social Hall, 6401 Martins Mill Road. For more information, call Marianna Calabrese at 215-697-8508. ••
LF class of ‘75 reunion
Little Flower Class of 1975 will hold a 50-year reunion on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Bustleton Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, in Feasterville. Mass will be at noon, followed by the reunion from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $75, including a buffet meal, soft drinks, coffee, DJ and a donation to an LF scholarship fund in the Class of 1975’s name. There will be a cash bar. To buy a ticket, visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=GiTZoy. For more information, go to “Little Flower Class of ‘75 – Reunion Planning” on Facebook. ••
Book chronicles local man’s wild teen years
Michael Perzel and Rick Mowat have released Livin’ It, a memoir about Perzel’s teenage journey through crime, chaos, tragedy and narrowly dodging jail. The book is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook. It’s a true story of rebellion, survival and wild freedom on the streets of 1960s to ‘70s Philadelphia. It chronicles drug-fueled parties, gang wars, motorcycle madness and nun-run reform schools. Perzel, who grew up in Mayfair, later became a longtime insurance broker. To buy the book, go to https://shorturl.at/UyTxN ••
Oldies band at Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will welcome Joey D and Johnny B Rockin Oldies Band on Friday, Aug. 1, from 7-11 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. ••
Fatima Holy Hour for world peace
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Fatima Holy Hour for World Peace on Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. All are welcome to participate in the devotions to Our Lady of Fatima. Devotions include procession with Fatima statue, rosary and benediction. ••
Events at Welsh Road Library
Welsh Road Library, 9233 Roosevelt Blvd., will hold several upcoming events.
Science in the Summer will return Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from July 16 to Aug. 12, for children in grades 2-6. Register at 215-685-0498.
Snakes Alive is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m. Snake expert Scott Prior will lead an interactive presentation on different types of snakes, care, conservation and habitats. ••
Event at Bushrod
Bushrod Library, 6304 Castor Ave., will host Urban Gardening with Native Plants, presented by Penn State Extension program Master Gardener Barbara Mancini, on Wednesday, July 16, at noon. Learn about the benefits of native plant gardening, whether your landscape is a sidewalk in front of a rowhome, strip of grass or yard. To register, call 215-685-1471. ••
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. ••
Riverfront park to open
Bridesburg’s Robert A. Borski Jr. Park will be open to the public on July 11 at 10 a.m. with a dedication ceremony taking place at 3150 Orthodox St. The Borski Splash community celebration will follow at the new park on July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with music and games. The riverfront park features a multi-purpose lawn, an upland meadow, walking trails, restrooms and parking. The park is named after Robert A. Borski Jr., a former congressman and state representative. Borski founded Riverfront North Partnerhip (then named Delaware River City Corporation) in 2004, and this is the eighth and final park in its original plan. A new Friends of Borski Park group will partner with Riverfront North to hold free outdoor and volunteer programs throughout the year. The park is the result of more than $7.1 million in private, local, state and federal support. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, July 10 and 24 and Aug. 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. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on July 9
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. The group will meet on the following dates: July 9, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
Bus trip to Atlantic City
Holy Innocents is running a casino trip on Friday, Aug. 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 7:30 a.m. There is an option to attend the wedding/blessing of the sea. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock Casino Arena. The bus will depart the Hard Rock at 12:15 p.m. for Resorts Casino, and there will be a $10 slot package for all on the bus. The procession to the sea will take place at 1:15 p.m., and the bus will depart for home at 5 p.m. The cost is $40, due by Aug. 1. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Storytime at Glen Foerd
Family Storytime will take place at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., on Thursdays, July 10, 17 and 31, at 10:30 a.m. Storytime is presented by Torresdale and Welsh Road libraries. Kids ages 1-5 with an adult are invited. Call 215-685-0494. ••
Craft bags at library
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will offer Grab & Go Craft Bags at 11 a.m. on the following Mondays: July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11. The bags are for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Call 215-685-9383. ••
July events at Bustleton Library
Summer of Wonder in July at Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., includes storytime on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.; Mad Science, Singin’ Scholars or another fun program on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; and Kids Summer Movie Series on Thursdays at 2 p.m. Stop in the library and earn stickers and prizes for reading and other learning activities all summer long. ••
Free vacation Bible school
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., is holding a Free Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. All children 4 years old through sixth grade are invited to attend. ••
Opera on July 12
Amici Opera Company will present Delibes’ Lakme on Saturday, July 12, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Pennypack Music Festival
The Pennypack Music Festival will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. The schedule is July 9 (Irish Night, Ed Kelly’s birthday celebration, Jamison and Bogside Rogues), July 16 (Kick it Out, tribute to Heart), July 23 (Starman, tribute to David Bowie), July 30 (Crystal Ship, tribute to the Doors), Aug. 6 (Street Survivor, tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), Aug. 13 (The Launch, tribute to Queen, Boston and Styx) and Aug. 20 (LeCompt). ••
Mayfair Third Thursdays
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold Third Thursday Night Markets through September, 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Frankford, Cottman and Ryan avenues. The dates are July 17 (The Great Scott Band), Aug. 21 (The Bogside Rogues) and Sept. 18 (Jumper). ••
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd
Third Thursdays at Glen Foerd resume July 17 with entertainment and refreshments for everyone. There will be a happy hour, live music, food, games, children’s activities and art. The public is invited to bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy lawn games, roam Glen Foerd’s grounds and explore its Gilded Age mansion, which will be open for free self-guided tours. The event is pay-what-you-wish (recommended donation amount is $10). Other dates are Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. Register at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information, call 215-632-5330. ••
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. ••
Trip to Niagara Falls
Polish American Cultural Center is sponsoring a Niagara Falls, New York & Made in America Store trip from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13. There will be a canal Cruise and lunch, boat ride, underground railroad tour, wine testing, a visit to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine and casino trip, with $25 slot play. The trip will be by motor coach, and there will be a three-night hotel stay with buffet breakfasts and dinners. The cost is $1,100 per person double occupancy, including taxes and gratuities. For more information and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or 215-922-1700. ••
Trip to see Nunsense
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a bus trip to see the musical comedy Nunsense at Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee-On-Delaware, Monroe County. Cost is $144 and includes buffet luncheon at Shawnee Inn, ticket to see show and round-trip motorcoach. Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. from 604 Cottman Ave., Cheltenham, and returns about 6:30 p.m. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Call Sharyn at 267-265-5348. ••
Enjoy the music of Bobby Darin
The Maryln Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is going to New York City on Sept. 6 to see the Broadway show about Bobby Darin, Just In Time. The cost is $270, which includes orchestra seat and coach bus. The bus leaves from 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, at 9:15 a.m. and returns about 7:30 p.m. This event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. To reserve a ticket, call Penny at 215-342-4231. ••
Old website returns
The Northeast Times has returned to its original website, northeasttimes.com.
The website includes news, sports, opinion, crime, entertainment and features, and a link to sign up for a free newsletter that will bring stories to your inbox. The site includes an option to read the current issue in “flipbook” style. Readers are also encouraged to follow the newspaper on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and on X @NETimesOfficial. In addition to the Times being delivered to homes, the paper can be found at these spots: https://northeasttimes.com/pickup-locations/. ••
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. ••
Community safety day
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a Community Safety Day on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Roosevelt Playground, 6455 Walker St. Call 215-342-6340. ••
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. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
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. ••
St. Jerome trip to Mackinac Island
St. Jerome Seniors are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from Aug. 19-25. Cost for double occupancy is $1,685 per person. For reservations and trip details, call Diane McDowell at 267-496-2431. ••
Bingo on July 27
Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave., will host bingo on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. There will be nine rounds with basket prizes and one round with a cash prize. The cost is $25, payable at the door. ••
Ethnic food fair in November
St. Stephen’s Orthodox Cathedral, 8598 Verree Road, will host an ethnic food fair on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be homemade pierogies, halupki and other ethnic foods from around the world. ••
Jeanes farm stand is open
The Temple University Hospital — Jeanes Campus farm stand, 7600 Central Ave., is open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. The stand is located next to Parking Lot C. Call 215-728-2131 or email [email protected] ••
See ‘Cher’ at Tropicana
St. William Travel is headed to see Cher the Ultimate Tribute on Thursday, July 31, at the Tropicana Casino. Guests will be given $25 in slots and a $20 meal voucher. A bus will leave Gloria Dei Estates, at Rhawn Street and Dungan Road, at 10 a.m. Call Betty at 215-745-7199. ••
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help operate the KleinLife Farmers Market, 10100 Jamison Ave., when it opens on Friday, July 18. Volunteers are needed to help with setting up and breaking down the stand, sales and support services from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market will be open for sales to the public from noon to 3 p.m. every Friday through the fall. In addition, KleinLife is looking for volunteers to assist with gardening work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To volunteer and for additional information, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 196. ••
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. ••
Retreat in July
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center (3501 Solly Ave.) will host Come and Rest Awhile silent directed retreat from July 20-27. Take some time to pause in prayer, reflection and silence, attuning your ear and heart to the Holy Spirit. The retreat costs $650, which includes private accommodations and meals. Visit https://msbt.org/mbsc/ to register. Any questions, or to register by phone, call 267-350-1830. ••
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. ••
Travel with Maternity BVM Seniors
Maternity BVM Seniors have announced their 2025 group trip schedule. People are invited to join them on the following trips: Sight and Sound – Noah, Thursday, Sept. 25, $180; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sea Watch Resort, Oct. 6-10; Tropicana – Blockbuster Broadway, Monday, Nov. 17, $80. For information, call Betty Ann at 215-964-7125 or Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Ukrainian festival in August
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
The event will feature folk art, live music, dance, food, refreshments, vendors, arts and crafts displays and live historical reenactments.
Admission is $20, with a portion donated to the relief of war victims in Ukraine.
Kids under 15 are admitted free.
Parking is free.
For more information, call 267-664-3857 or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
Cruise to Italy, Greece, Turkey
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring an “Antiquity to Anatolia” cruise, Oct. 29 to Nov. 9, aboard Oceania Cruises’ “Oceania Vista,” sailing from Rome and visiting Cinque Terre, Naples/Pompeii and Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Cephalonia, Katakolon, Athens and Santorini, Greece; and Ephesus and Istanbul, Turkey. Rates per person, including round-trip air from Philadelphia, range from $6,150 to $6,450. For flyers, call 215-788-9408 or go to http://www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Golf outing to benefit statue for women veterans
The Bucks County Department of Veterans Affairs will sponsor its annual golf outing on July 28 at Spring Mill Country Club & Manor in Ivyland. The cost is $200 per golfer, with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. There will be lunch and dinner. Sponsorships are available. Proceeds will benefit a statue project for women veterans. For more information, call Matt Allen at 215-345-3881. ••
Sign up for basketball camp
The 19th annual Jaguar Summer Basketball Camp will take place from July 21-25 at the air-conditioned Marian Center at St. Ephrem, in Bensalem. The camp is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade and will be a mix of fun, fundamentals and competition. The cost is $150 and includes a free basketball and T-shirt. Campers must bring lunch. The camp is under the direction of former college coach Dan Williams. To request a brochure or for more information, email Williams at [email protected]. ••
Golfing for a cause
The Leigh Leckerman Foundation will hold Tee for Leigh, its second annual golf classic, on Friday, Sept. 5, at Bensalem Country Club. The cost is $200 per golfer, $800 for a foursome or $60 for dinner only. Sponsorships are available, including those for holes and beverage carts. Proceeds will benefit the foundation, which provides addiction-related services, including detox inpatient and outpatient services and housing. For more information, visit LeighsHelp.org. ••
Sign up for benefit wiffle ball tournament
The eighth annual Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Hayes Playground (Bustleton Bengals), 9945 President St. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for breast cancer patients. The winning team will be able to donate $500 to the cancer charity of their choice. Teams are made up of 5-10 players, ages 16 and older. The registration fee is $30 per player. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with first pitch at 9 a.m. Volunteer umpires are needed, and will receive a T-shirt. For more information, contact Nick Tarducci at 215-964-1944 or [email protected] or Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 or [email protected]. ••
Parkinson’s support group at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7604 Central Ave., will host meetings of a Parkinson’s disease support group in its Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse. The meetings, from 5-6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every other month, are open to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families, and are led by nurse practitioner June Ro. The schedule, with guest speakers, is Aug. 13 (Dr. Molly Cincotta, neurologist), Oct. 8 (social worker Luisa Enriquez) and Dec. 10 (Dr. Teodora Schellato, urologist, and physical therapist Sonia Williams-Joseph).
To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
Community picnics
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold four community picnics in the summer.
The schedule is Tuesday, July 29, at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St.; Thursday, July 31, at Mayfair Recreation Center, 2990 St. Vincent St.; Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Wissinoming Park, 5773-5945 Frankford Ave.; and Thursday, Aug. 7, at Norris Square Park, 2100 N. Howard St.
Times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children must be present to receive a backpack. There will be free refreshments, a DJ, back-to-school giveaways, games and face painting.
Call 215-291-4653. ••
Information for Real ID
There will be a Real ID documentation pop-up on July 21, from 1-3 p.m., at state Rep. Jared Solomon’s office at 6434 Castor Ave. Solomon’s office will assist with birth certificates, Real ID brochures, document checklists and unclaimed property. The Register of Wills office will process certified copies of marriage records needed for obtaining a Real ID. ••
Community resource fair
There will be a community resource fair on July 26, from noon to 3 p.m., at Star of Hope Baptist Church, 7137 Hegerman St. The afternoon will include refreshments, employment opportunities, food distribution, health resources, utility assistance and a clothing giveaway. Call 215-332-8320. ••
Meet local elected officials
Local elected officials and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will present a Northeast Government Open House on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Guests will be able to ask questions of elected officials and meet representatives of city, state and federal agencies. There will be light refreshments. ••
Hero Thrill Show on Sept. 20
The 70th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 5 p.m., outside the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets cost $15 apiece or $35 for a family up to five. Proceeds pay for the college tuition of the children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. For more information, visit herothrillshow.org. ••
Solomon bill would encourage students to tell their PA story
Legislation authored by state Reps. Jared Solomon and Barb Gleim to engage Pennsylvania students in the state’s history and the role they play in it overwhelmingly passed the House.
House Bill 354 would create the “What’s Your Pennsylvania Story” Act to celebrate the unique lived experiences of Pennsylvania students and their families in anticipation of the upcoming semi-quincentennial. The bill would require the Department of Education to develop materials that a school entity may incorporate into social studies instruction.
“House Bill 354 would essentially ask our young people to consider how they would answer the question, ‘What Is Your Pennsylvania Story?’ ” Solomon said. “The legislation would require the Department of Education to establish guidelines and develop materials which teachers may use to encourage students to share their personal experiences and connections to both Pennsylvania and the United States.”
The bill goes to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present several upcoming performances.
Up first is Delibes’ Lakme on Saturday, July 12, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Next, there will be two productions of DeBussey’s Pelleas & Melisande: Sunday, July 20, and Saturday, July 26, both at 3 p.m at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
Donizetti’s L’Elisir D’Amore will be performed on Sunday, July 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale.
L’Elisir D’Amore will also be performed as part of a dinner opera on Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road in Elkins Park. The cost is $54.95 (tips and tax not included). For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
For more information, call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Christmas in July
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. (at Comly Street), is having an indoor “Christmas In July” on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a flea market, baked goods, new and gently used clothing, toys and household decor. Chances will be sold for a few gift baskets. Hot dogs and drinks will be available. ••
