Rhawnhurst Civic to meet
The next regular monthly meeting of the Rhawnhurst Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., at Pelbano Playground (8101 Bustleton Ave.). The community relations officers in the 2nd and 7th police districts will brief members on crime and safety in the neighborhood. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Schindler, marketing and business development manager at AFC Urgent Care at Roosevelt Mall. Zoning issues will also be discussed. ••
Nazareth transitional care recognized
Nazareth Hospital announced that its Transitional Care Unit has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News’ annual evaluation recognized fewer than 19% of the evaluated U.S. nursing homes as “Best Nursing Homes” as part of the 2026 ratings.
“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our entire Transitional Care Unit,” said Dr. Michael Magro, president of Nazareth Hospital. “Every day, our TCU’s multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and support staff go above and beyond to ensure that our patients receive individualized, well-coordinated care. We are honored to be recognized for this service to our community, and we will continue striving to provide the safest and highest-quality care possible.” ••
Bingo at Oxley Post
William D. Oxley Post Auxiliary Unit 133 will hold a bingo on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. at 7900 Torresdale Ave. (at Decatur Street). Tickets cost $20 and are available at the door. Additional cards will be available for purchase. Call auxiliary president Kay Brookes at 267-255-5234. ••
Events at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host several upcoming programs.
Intermediate English Classes will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 3:45 p.m. The class is free.
Digitize Your Archives is set for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. Bring your treasured photographs and documents for digital-scanning services. Learn best practices for sharing and preserving your family and personal archives.
ECBACC COMIC ART 101 is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 3:30 p.m. Learn about comic books through visual art lessons. The workshop is geared to people who like drawing, sketching and improving skills using pencil and paper. Participants learn the fundamentals of how artwork is used in storytelling.
Call 215-685-0472. ••
Chinese food and bingo for charity
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Board of Associates, Fox Chase Cancer Center, is hosting a Chinese Dinner and Mini Bingo on Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Asian Taste Inn, 2160 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley. The cost is $55 per person and includes full-course Chinese dinner and five rounds of bingo for cash prizes. Raffles will be available for gift baskets. Call Lorraine at 610-277-3631 for tickets. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
St. Patrick’s Day Parade fundraiser at FOP
A fundraiser for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3-7 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Tickets cost $40, or $20 for 16 and under, and include domestic draft beer, food, live music, Irish dancing and bagpipers. There will be a best-dressed Lads and Lassies competition for infants through 12 years old. To donate a gift basket, call Andrea Farrell-Fox at 267-443-8613. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling Joe Fox at 215-429-0193. ••
Charlie’s Pizzeria closing
Charlie’s Pizzeria, at 9910 Frankford Ave., in Morrell Plaza, will be closing on Feb. 28. The announcement was made on Facebook and cited an inability to negotiate a new lease. Charlie’s opened in 1946 on Rising Sun Avenue and, about a decade later, opened a second spot at 4300 Roosevelt Blvd. The Morrell Plaza site opened in 2021, with the Boulevard location closing a year later. The Rising Sun Avenue site has been long closed. There was also a spot in Bensalem from 2022-24. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood. The Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn St., is open Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Blood can also be donated on Feb. 16, from 1-6 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
Prep for the SAT
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host an SAT Crash Course on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. Learn the most effective strategies, improve accuracy and practice solving difficult SAT problems. Call 215-685-8756. ••
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 Feb. 18 and March 18. ••
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. ••
St. Jerome seniors to meet
Upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meetings are on Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 26, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by
10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
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: 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 ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host the following events: Friday, Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. — Fibercraft Friends; and Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m. — All New-Fibercraft Friends. To register or for more information, call 215-685-0544. ••
Learn to manage diabetes
A diabetes self-management program is being formed at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Programs are scheduled for Feb. 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]. ••
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. ••
Chair yoga
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host chair yoga on Mondays, Feb. 23 and March 2 and 9, at 2 p.m. Deanna McLaughlin will teach three sessions of chair yoga. Learn how to optimize your health with techniques to strengthen your back, lengthen the space between your vertebrae, open up your hips and find relief in your neck and shoulders. Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Call 215-685-8756. ••
St. Hubert going to Lancaster
St. Hubert High School is holding a trip to Lancaster County on Thursday, April 2. The day will include the show Joshua at Sight and Sound Theatres and a buffet meal at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The cost is $215, which includes bus transportation, show ticket and buffet. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. The bus leaves at 8:15 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or [email protected]. ••
Art club at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host a meeting of its art club on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. The club meets every other Friday.
The library will host 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. ••
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 & 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. ••
Bingo fundraiser
Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave., will host a bingo fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. The cost is $25 for 10 cards. There will be basket and cash prizes, a 50-50 and light refreshments. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. RSVP to 215-342-2085. ••
Opt in, Josh
Rep. Martina White wants Gov. Josh Shapiro to confirm Pennsylvania’s participation in a new, federal tax credit program. The federal budget reconciliation bill adopted last summer included a new tax credit that would provide scholarships to families seeking to enroll students in private, parochial, charter or cyber charter schools. The tax credit under the Educational Choice for Children Act would allow individuals to obtain a tax credit of up to $1,700 by contributing to scholarship granting organizations. Shapiro needs to confirm Pennsylvania’s participation in the program that goes into effect in 2027. In recent years, White has supported expansions of the state-level Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit scholarships. ••
Parkinson’s support group
Jeanes Hospital, 7604 Central Ave., will host a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5-6 p.m. The guest speaker will Dr. Willard Kasoff, a neurosurgeon. To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected] ••
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. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present the following performances:
Puccini’s Tosca on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale; and Saturday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine ($30).
There will also be a production on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. The cost for dinner and the show is $54.95, not including tax and tips. Call 215-606-3800 for reservations.
Cilea’s Gina on Sunday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, March 7, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
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 Feb. 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13. Email [email protected] or visit @cyanphilly on Instagram. ••
SMT, Summerdale, Frankford reunion
A reunion for St. Martin of Tours, Summerdale Boys Club and Frankford Boys Club will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Tickets cost $75 and include buffet dinner and open bar. For tickets or more information, call Ernie Gallagher at 215-806-2601, Billy Fleming at 215-287-3116 or Janice Steinmetz at 267-402-0396. Payments can be sent through Venmo @Ernie-Gallagher. ••
Benefit for suicide awareness
A beef-and-beer benefit for the American Suicide Foundation is taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 3-7 p.m. at the Eddington House, 2813 Hulmeville Road, in Bensalem. The event will be in memory of Ryan Sherman, who died last April at age 35. Sherman was a member of the Morrell Park Town Watch, a volunteer with Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department Station 16 and a marshal with Woodland String Band and Golden Crown New Year’s Brigade. The benefit will feature a DJ, Mummers, vendors, fire trucks, raffles, characters and a moonbounce. The cost is $50 in advance, $60 at the door or $10 for children and will include food, beer, wine, soda and water. For tickets or to make a monetary donation, visit the Eddington House or use Venmo @NSherman913. For more information on tickets, to make a monetary contribution or to donate a raffle item, stop by the Eddington House or email Nicole Fontanetta at [email protected]. ••
White condemns antisemitic rally
House Republican Leader Jesse Topper and Reps. Martina White, Kristin Marcell and Joe Hogan condemn an antisemitic rally that was organized by Philly Palestine Coalition and held in Rittenhouse Square.
They issued the following statement:
“Instead of a peaceful protest, what happened in Rittenhouse Square over the weekend was overt hate heading toward acts of terrorism against our Jewish neighbors. For a group to hang effigies of Israeli soldiers and call for martyrdom-style attacks is completely unacceptable and goes well beyond a civil protest. This is a clear call for terroristic attacks on people, including women and children. It cannot be tolerated.
“Antisemitic attacks have been on the rise in recent years, with the Anti-Defamation League noting a shocking 344% increase in incidents over five years. The group also reported an increase in violent assaults, harassment and vandalism, particularly at or near anti-Israel protests, such as the one held in Philadelphia.
“We believe people should be afforded the ability to protest, but it must be done responsibly and unequivocally without threats of violence to others. The recent protest was anything but. There is no justification for celebrating terrorism or threatening violence. Normalizing extremist, antisemitic rhetoric or symbols emboldens hatred and jeopardizes Pennsylvania’s values and the safety of our residents.” ••
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. ••
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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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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, Tuesday, Dec. 8; $160.
For information, call Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood.
The Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn St., is open Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Blood can also be donated on Feb. 16, from 1-6 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St.; on Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Block Church, 9768 Verree Road; on Feb. 24, from 2-7 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Church, 934 Alburger Ave.; and on Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 5930 Rising Sun Ave.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
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: Feb. 11 (Dr. Willard Kasoff, neurosurgeon); April 8 (Dr. Nancy Minniti, neuropsychologist); 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] ••
Art club at Lawncrest Library
Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., will host a meeting of its art club on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. The club meets every other Friday.
The library will host 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 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. ••
Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host the following events:
• Friday, Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m.: Fibercraft Friends
• Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m.: All New – Fibercraft Friends
• Friday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.: Book Club
• Saturday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime: Chinese New Year
• Friday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m.: Fibercraft Friends
To register or for more information, call 215-685-0544. ••
Senior Expo
State Rep. Sean Dougherty will hold a Senior Expo on March 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fox Chase Recreation Center, 7901 Ridgeway St. Call 215-331-2600. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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]. ••
