Thrift shop open
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, is open throughout January, with new merchandise daily. Hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed Saturdays. Call 215-624-9130. ••
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. ••
Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
The next regular meeting of the Rhawnhurst Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m, at Pelbano Playground (8101 Bustleton Ave.). The community relations officers in the 2nd and 7th police districts will discuss crime and safety. Zoning issues will be updated. A new proposed project, located at Algon Avenue and Rhawn Street, will be the main topic of zoning. There will be a guest speaker from Northeast Victim Service. ••
Fundraiser for Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley
The Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley will hold a fundraiser at Maggio’s Restaurant, Bar & Ballroom, at 400 Second Street Pike, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Maggio’s will donate 20% of proceeds to the club for diners who present the club’s flyer (which can be printed on the club’s Facebook page).
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.
Women interested in joining can email Doreen at [email protected]. ••
Sinatra & Friends show on Valentine’s Day
The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville, will host a Valentine’s Day show, Romantic Sounds of Sinatra & Friends with Joey C, on Saturday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the show at 8. The cost for dinner, dancing and the show is $72, including taxes and gratuities. Call 215-317-7675 or visit thebuckhotel.com/eventscalendar. ••
Learn to manage diabetes
A diabetes self-management program is being formed at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Avenue. Programs are scheduled for Jan. 22 and 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and are being offered through Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Health Promotion Department. For more information, contact Inna Gulko at 215-698-7300, Ext. 195 or [email protected]. ••
Art club to meet at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host an art club meeting on Jan. 16. The session, led by instructor Bob Dix, will focus on drawing the human figure. All skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided.
The library holds Yoga4Philly classes for adults, teens and tweens on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through Feb. 28. Mats will be provided, or you can bring your own.
The library will welcome Pennie Certified Assisters to connect people with savings and find high-quality, low-cost health coverage through through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace. Pennie representatives will be at the library on Saturdays from 1-4 p.m., through Jan. 31.
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.
Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m., an English conversation group for adults meets. The group is for intermediate-advanced English speakers. ••
Fox Chase Civic meetings
Kate Friend, president of the Fox Chase Civic Association, announced that the group will meet on the following Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. For more information, visit foxchasecivic.org ••
Judge students on trivia show
Father Judge High School will be featured on The ClassH-Room on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. on Channel 29. Students Tommy Mortimer, Michael Ching and Michael Oberholtzer will compete in a trivia contest against teachers Michael Fischer, Renato Sifoni and Rebecca Weirback. ••
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. ••
Job search assistance
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will offer job search assistance via PA CareerLink on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and 28. Meet with a community workforce connector from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling and professional development workshops. Call 833-750-5627 to learn more. ••
Senior lunch
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., hosts a senior lunch on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. There will be soup, sandwiches, salads and dessert. Upcoming dates are Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18. ••
St. Jerome seniors to meet
Upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meetings are on Thursdays, Jan. 22 and Feb. 12 and 26, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by
10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
BVM Seniors trip
Maternity BVM Seniors Group will visit Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon, Sunday, Sept. 27, to Tuesday, Sept. 29. For information, call Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
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, lunch included, on Tuesday, Dec. 8; $160.
For information, call Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Local opera shows
Amici Opera Company will present the following upcoming performances:
Thomas’ Hamlet on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale; and on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine ($30).
Donizetti’s Il Diluvio Universale on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
Verdi’s La Battaglia di Legnano on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. Dinner and the show is $54.95 (tips and taxes not included). For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
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 Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Email [email protected] or visit @cyanphilly on Instagram. ••
Sign up for free newsletter
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/. ••
Preschool storytime and play
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 26, 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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Gone cruisin’
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is planning to go on two cruises next year.
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. ••
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] ••
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 for child literacy program
Philly Reading Coaches is a program that combines early reading support, access to books and community volunteers to boost reading skills for the city’s children. The program works by pairing trained volunteers with young students – kindergarten through 3rd grade – and by providing fun and child-guided reading experiences that help build reading skills and motivation. Each child in the program also receives 25 free books to take home. PRC is funded by the Office of Children and Families and implemented by Out-of-School Time Providers. PRC operates in 14 elementary schools throughout the city. Locations and schedules can be found here: http://ost.phila.gov/locations-and-schedules/
Volunteers must be 16 years or older and must submit the required clearances for working with children. Begin your application here: bit.ly/ApplyPRC ••
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. ••
Apply for scholarships
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, a K-8th grade scholarship program, has opened its 2026-27 scholarship lottery application. CSFP is a privately funded program that provides financial access to students from “under-resourced” Philadelphia families, ensuring that they have access to tuition-based schools. The application is open through March 1. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia also offers resources for families, access to school selection support, events hosted at cultural institutions and the opportunity to receive funding to attend summer camps. To be eligible for a CSFP scholarship, families must be residents of Philadelphia with children in kindergarten through 8th grade and meet household income guidelines. Students who are chosen through the lottery will receive a scholarship through 8th grade. Up to three children per family, per year, can receive a scholarship. To learn more about Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia and apply for the 2026-27 scholarship lottery, visit www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply ••
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. ••
Sign up for Souper Bowl
The Souper Bowl 5K will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m., at Northeast SkateZone, 10990 Decatur Road. The 3.1-mile race will have a “Big Game” theme and will benefit the Kyle Ambrogi Foundation, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and MANNA. To volunteer or for more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/SouperBowl5K ••
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. ••
Valentine’s Day luncheon
On Thursday, Feb. 12, from noon to 2 p.m., the Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley will hold a Valentine’s Day luncheon at the Gloria Dei Fellowship Hall, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. The afternoon will include baskets for raffle and chocolates. The cost is $15. The club meets on the second Thursday of the month. Anyone interested in joining can email Doreen at [email protected] or visit the club’s Facebook page. ••
Holme Circle Civic to meet
Holme Circle Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at St. Jerome parish hall, 8100 Colfax St. Follow the civic group on Facebook, X and Instagram. ••
