Craft fair at St. Hubert
St. Hubert, 7320 Torresdale Ave., will host a craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Food will be available. ••
Bingo at St. Hubert
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold a bingo on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-4 p.m. in the school auditorium, 7320 Torresdale Ave. The cost is $35. Register to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMjQSPjWHhDWcB_EaL9PTI_zR_5SdyXlkqq7FfMT-Gl7NBgQ/viewform ••
Oldies band at Polish Home
The Joey D and Johnny B Rockin Oldies Band will perform at the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event goes from 6-11 p.m. The donation is $10. There will be a cash bar and kitchen. For ticket reservations and information, call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825. ••
Council wants death penalty abolished
City Council voted 16-1 in favor of a resolution calling on the state Senate to pass House Bill 999, to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania. All 14 Democrats and both members of the Working Families Party voted for the resolution. Republican Councilman Brian O’Neill voted against the resolution. The last Pennsylvanian executed was Gary Heidnik, in 1999. Gov. Josh Shapiro has called for the General Assembly to repeal the death penalty and has continued the death penalty moratorium policy initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. ••
Neilson applauds crackdown on street racing
State Rep. Ed Neilson, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, praised a new law to enhance penalties for illegal street racing.
“Younger people see street racing in movies and it’s viewed as a fun and exciting activity that isn’t harmful to people and communities,” Neilson said. “However, we’ve seen time and time again the detrimental effects of illegal street racing in Philadelphia – from quality-of-life issues such as noise, litter and streets completely blocked by the traffic to more serious safety issues such as traffic accidents and even violence stoked by these races.”
Neilson said that while illegal street racing is already a crime in Pennsylvania, it was time to update the law to reflect the state’s dedication to improve safety and order on Pennsylvania roads.
The fine will increase from $250 to up to $2,000 per violation. On a second or subsequent violation the driver’s vehicle will be impounded to keep them from attending illegal street races, according to Neilson.
The law also prohibits drifting and creates new penalties for people who organize illegal street races. ••
Help with property tax appeal
City Councilman Brian O’Neill announced that the First Level Review appeal application deadline has been extended by the Office of Property Assessment until Nov. 18. O’Neill’s office can help homeowners fight their 2024 assessment increase. First Level Review assessment appeal forms were mailed with the Notice of Proposed Valuation. For a new form, or for help filing an appeal by Nov. 18, call O’Neill’s office at 215-686-3422. ••
Town hall meeting
Northeast Philadelphia Against Racism will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Bustleton Memorial American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Guests will include the Committee of Seventy and the office of city elections commissioner Lisa Deeley. Melissa Robbins will be the moderator. ••
Flea market on Saturday
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 400 Sentner St. (at Hasbrook Avenue), will host an indoor and outdoor flea market on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade vegetable beef soup and other foods will be available. ••
Election information
The Committee of Seventy will present What’s On Your Ballot? on Friday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave. Learn about the different offices and candidates that will appear on your ballot. The session provides an overview of the key issues, how to research candidates and tips for making informed decisions when you vote. ••
Bingo at the 8th District
The 8th Police District will sponsor designer bag bingo on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Christ the King Church, basement hall, 3252 Chesterfield Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games start at 7. Tickets are $40 and include refreshments. There will also be door prizes, raffles and a 50-50. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the 8th District, 3100 Red Lion Road. Proceeds benefit community events. For more information, contact community relations officer John Hanejko at 215-360-2063 or John.Hanejko@phila.gov. ••
Healthy holiday eating
Temple University Hospital — Jeanes Campus will present Healthy Eating Through the Holidays on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7600 Central Ave. Temple registered dietitian Kellyann Yaksick will make the presentation. To register, call 215-728-4861 or email Rosemarie.Schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
FOP endorses Dillon
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, which represents Philadelphia police officers and sheriffs, endorsed state Sen. Jimmy Dillon.
“Jimmy Dillon is the best choice for voters in the 5th Senatorial District who want safer communities,” said Lodge 5 President Roosevelt Poplar. “He has proven to be a reliable partner for first responders. He’s always on the front lines taking on the tough fights to help reduce crime and gun violence to make our neighborhoods safer. When we tell him what we need to do our jobs, he makes it happen without hesitation. Jimmy Dillon delivers for us so our police can do our jobs safely and effectively. He has earned our endorsement.”
“I am proud and honored to have received the endorsement of the Philadelphia police,” Dillon said. “These are the men and women who literally put it all on the line for us every day. And because they have our backs, I go to work every day making sure that we have theirs. We’ve done great work together and I look forward to continuing to work with these heroes to make Northeast Philly the safest community it can be.” ••
Polka party at Polish Home
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, invites the public to its annual fall polka party on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 2-6 p.m. The donation is $20. There will be a Polish kitchen, cash bar and music by Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men. For tickets, call John at 215-906-1825 or email PolishHome@gmail.com. ••
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. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
The upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Programs at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, has announced its October events.
Here is the schedule: 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. ••
Concert at Holmesburg Methodist
Christian bands will perform at a free event on Saturday, Oct. 26, 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 entrance behind the church. All are welcome. Call 215-624-6900. ••
Upcoming shredding event
The office of City Councilman Brian O’Neill is sponsoring shredding on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9-11 a.m. at 432 Rhawn St., behind American Heritage Credit Union. Call 215-MU6-3422. ••
Learn taxes and Social Security
Holy Family University will host Taxes & Social Security: Essential Knowledge for Savvy Taxpayers on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at its Education and Technology Center building, Room 412, 9801 Frankford Ave. The event is free. Register at www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter, 267-341-3305 or familycenter@holyfamily.edu. ••
Events in Tacony
The Fall for Tacony Halloween Festival will take place on Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside of Tacony Library on the 6700 block of Torresdale Ave. and the 4600 block of Knorr St. Free events throughout the day will include kids craft activity, obstacle course and Halloween costume contest, a Halloween carnival with a live band and a food truck. Prizes will be awarded.
Tacony Library (6742 Torresdale Ave.) will host Grab and Go Costume Making on Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m.
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 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. ••
Chair yoga at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host Chair Yoga at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The series is presented by Yoga4Philly and sponsored by Friends of Bustleton Library. ••
Online series on faith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center will hold an online series, Summer Book Circle: Enlivened Faith Through Creation and Culture, on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Programs at Fox Chase Library
Fox Chase Library, 501 Rhawn St., has the following upcoming programs:
Children’s program: Read, Baby, Read Yoga with Miss Mia (Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m.).
Adult programs: Digital Junkyard (Oct. 24 at 3 p.m.); Chair Yoga, 10:10 a.m., on Oct. 25; Monthly Movie Matinee – Dracula, 1931 (Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.); Crochet with Krista (Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.); Adult Coloring (Oct. 31 at 11:15 a.m.). ••
A series on senior health
A complimentary Senior Health Tech Education Series is being offered at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The program will be conducted weekly in the senior center’s computer lab. Dates are Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 11 and 18, all at 12:30 p.m. To reserve a seat, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 176. ••
Veterans breakfast and fair
State Rep. Jared Solomon will hold a veterans appreciation breakfast and resource fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Knights of Columbus Holmesburg Council, 3300 Knorr St. Veterans and their families are invited. Solomon is chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. To RSVP, call 215-342-6340 or email repsolomon@pahouse.net. ••
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 ••
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. ••
Upcoming operas
Amici Opera Company will present Thomas’ Hamlet on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
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. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood. Those who give in October will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.
The Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn St., is open Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Another donation option is on Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
Tribute to Sinatra show
Villa Barolo Ristorante, 1373 Easton Road in Warrington, will present Joey C’s Tribute to Sinatra Dinner Show on Thursday, Oct. 24. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7:30. Tickets are $75, which includes taxes and gratuities. For tickets, call 215-491-9370. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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 speaker is social worker Luisa Enriquez (Dec. 11).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Park walk
WeWalkPHL will take place at the Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The program is a partnership among Fairmount Park Conservancy and the city Departments of Public Health and Parks and Recreation. ••
Tacony CDC events
The Tacony Community Development Corporation is holding monthly workshops at the Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., that will support the needs of local small business owners. A future workshop will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18. ••
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 Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase
The Fox Chase Town Watch and Fox Chase Civic Association community meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Loudenslager Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave. The group will also meet 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. ••
Fall holiday craft at library
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host a fall holiday craft program, Turkey Mosaic, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The program is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Preschoolers are welcome with an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Donate to food drive
American Heritage Credit Union invites the community to help collect 20,000 pounds of food in its 11th annual Spirit of Giving Food Drive. All nonperishable food donations will be distributed to food pantries and food banks throughout the region. Donations will be collected through Nov. 30 at all 35 American Heritage branch locations. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve your seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or SHSanta@huberts.org. ••
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. ••
Tree saplings distributed at Cranaleith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will be a distribution site for tree saplings on Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring boxes to take the trees. Email jwszolek@cranaleith.org for more information. ••
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. ••
Tartaglione senior expo
State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold a senior expo on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kensington CAPA High School, 1901 N. Front St. ••
BVM upcoming trip
The Maternity BVM Seniors 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. ••
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. ••
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. 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. ••
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.
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 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. ••
Bereavement support group
Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Ave. (at Rhawn Street) sponsors a Bereavement Support group for all who have lost loved ones on the first Wednesday of the month (except January), from 6:30 to 8 p.m., through June 4. There is no fee. Call 215-332-6110. ••
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. ••
Holiday sale at Cranaleith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host a pop-up holiday sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a gift shop, new and “like new” items, antiques, Christmas decorations, jewelry, tools, unique gifts and bargains. ••
Driscoll, others bash McCormick
Democratic City Councilmen Mike Driscoll and Jim Harrity and Councilwoman Rue Landau held a news conference condemning what they say are Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick’s lies about where he lives, his “anti-choice” agenda on abortion and his record of investments with China.
“David McCormick is a Connecticut hedge fund CEO who has lied about living in Pennsylvania, when he only flew in for his campaign events before heading back to his home state,” Driscoll said. “David McCormick’s record of lying about where he lives is disqualifying.” ••
Learn about scholarship program
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, a K-8th grade scholarship program, will hold a school fair to connect families with CSFP’s network of partner schools, program ambassadors and staff on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community College of Philadelphia, Bonnell Building, 1700 Spring Garden St.
Parents will learn how to apply for scholarships.
Free school supplies will be given away, and there will be a prize raffle.
RSVP at https://www.csfphiladelphia.org/school-fair/ ••
Tacony Civic to meet
Tacony Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Parish, 7051 Tulip St. PennDOT will be on hand to discuss I-95 work on Princeton Avenue and Cottman Avenue. ••
Santa coming to Holmesburg
Santa Claus will be coming to Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., on Monday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be cookies and holiday crafts. The event is sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. ••
Join Holmesburg Library Book Club
The Holmesburg Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the library, 7810 Frankford Ave. At the next meeting, the club will read and discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Email kochd@freelibrary.org or call 215-685-8756. ••
High grades for Nazareth cardiovascular care
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic announced that Corazon has granted the Cardiovascular Service Line of Excellence to the electrophysiology, percutaneous coronary intervention and chest pain programs at Nazareth Hospital.
To learn more about cardiovascular care at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, visit https://www.trinityhealthma.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/heart-and-vascular/. ••
Pacific Wine Country tour
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is going on a Pacific Wine Country cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess, May 10-17, 2025. Ports-of-call include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Astoria (Oregon) and Victoria and Vancouver (Canada). Rates range from $3,048 to $3,578 per person, double occupancy, which includes round-trip airfare from Philadelphia, port charges, government fees, taxes and transfers to and from the ship. Call 215-788-9408 for more information. ••
Lunch and mansion tour
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is presenting a “Holiday at Nemours Mansion” bus trip on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The itinerary includes a 3-course luncheon at Buckley’s Tavern in Centerville, Delaware, and a tour of the 77-room Nemours Mansion, built in the early 20th century and elaborately decorated for the holidays. The all-inclusive cost is $145. Call 215-788-9408 or visit www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Nature journaling at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., will host nature journaling with Meg Lemieur on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor workshop will feature participants recording, writing and drawing the natural surroundings of Glen Foerd. There will also be a bonfire. Participants are encouraged to bring the following an unlined notebook or clipboard and paper; pencil and sharpener; colored pencils and watercolor paints; and a portable chair or blanket. A $5 donation is suggested to cover materials. Email Colleen Winslow at cwinslow@glenfoerd.org. ••
Come see a turtle and snake
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will welcome the Center for Aquatic Sciences for a program on Monday, Nov. 18, at 4:30 p.m. The interactive program is for school-age children and will center on the animal food chain in the savannah. The guest animals will be a turtle and a snake. The program is sponsored by the Friends of Holmesburg Library. ••
Library book club discussion
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a book club discussion on The Turn of the Screw by Henry James on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. Copies will be available for library card holders to borrow. ••
Apply for scholarship
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia opened its 2025-26 application season. CSFP will award 2,000 new scholarships to eligible students this year, while continuing to support prior recipients.
These need-based, K-8th grade scholarships are available for Philadelphia families interested in sending their students to more than 150 tuition-based schools throughout the city. The updated tier award amounts will total $1,250, $2,500 and $3,350, reflecting incremental updates to the previous tiered amounts. All CSFP students receive scholarships through eighth grade. CSFP scholarships are awarded through a random lottery and are available for up to three children per family per year.
Apply by Nov. 15 to be entered into a December lottery.
CSFP previously released a report detailing evidence that the fund’s students outperform their public school peers in both math and reading on standardized tests.Families can apply at www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply. ••
