Apply for Pre-K to 8 scholarship by March 1
The deadline is March 1 to apply for Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia 2025-26 Pre-K to 8th-grade scholarships. CSFP’s need-based scholarships enable Philadelphia families to choose the right school for their children, regardless of their ZIP code or income. Last year, CSFP awarded more than 6,500 scholarships to families across 150-plus schools. CSFP has been providing scholarships since 2001. Its mission is to provide scholarships for quality, tuition-based schools. Scholarships are awarded via random lottery. Scholarship dollars follow the student should they choose to transfer to another CSFP partner school. Families contribute a minimum of $500 toward their child(ren)’s tuition. Up to three children in a family may receive a scholarship at one time. Here is the application link. ••
Flea market at Max Myers
Max Myers Recreation Centers, 1601 Hellerman St., will host a flea market on Sundays, March 2 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ••
City celebrates Tesla Science Foundation Day
The City of Philadelphia declared Feb. 24 as “Tesla Science Foundation Day,” recognizing the Tesla Science Foundation for its dedication to fostering scientific discovery and preserving the legacy of Nikola Tesla. The resolution, passed by City Council, celebrates TSF’s contributions to innovation and education — including its ongoing collaboration with American Paradigm Schools to introduce students to Nikola Tesla’s groundbreaking work.
APS is a long-standing partner of TSF, with all four of its schools involved in the “Introducing Tesla to Schools in America” project, educating students around the world on the knowledge of Nikola Tesla and his work, through art, music and science. This pioneering program, developed in partnership with TSF, ensures students across APS schools gain a deeper understanding of Nikola Tesla’s contributions to electricity, wireless technology and modern innovation. APS’ Tacony Academy continues to lead the way in S.T.E.A.M. education as the first school in the U.S. to utilize the Tesla curriculum.
“At American Paradigm Schools, we believe in cultivating curiosity and empowering students with knowledge to drive the future,” said Ashley Redfearn, CEO of American Paradigm Schools. “Our collaboration with the Tesla Science Foundation has allowed us to bring the story of Nikola Tesla into classrooms in a way that inspires young minds to think boldly and push the boundaries of innovation.”
TSF, founded in Philadelphia in 2004, has helped preserve Nikola Tesla’s scientific legacy. Among its contributions, TSF has supported educational outreach programs, volunteered at the Franklin Institute and donated a Tesla bust that is now a centerpiece in the museum’s Electricity Room. Feb. 24 holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s 1893 speech at the Franklin Institute, where he unveiled his insights into high-frequency electricity — laying the groundwork for wireless power and radio technology.
With the recognition of “Tesla Science Foundation Day,” APS and TSF have plans that include the development of interactive curricula and the establishment of a scientific conference to connect young innovators with industry leaders.To learn more about the Tesla Science Foundation and Tesla Clubs in Schools, visit teslasciencefoundation.org. For more information on APS, visit ap-schools.org. ••
Study released on rectal cancer survival rates
Starting treatment within 60 days of initial evaluation significantly improves survival rates for rectal cancer patients, according to a study released by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple Health.
“Our research affirms that timely treatment has real implications for patient survival,” said Dr. James Sun, Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellow at Fox Chase and first author of the study. “The standard set by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, to start treatment within 60 days of diagnosis, is crucial for institutions to commit to.”
Led by senior author Anthony Villano, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Fox Chase, Sun and fellow researchers from Fox Chase and Temple Health analyzed data from more than 117,000 patients in the National Cancer Database who were treated for stage I–III rectal cancer from 2004 to 2020. They found that patients who received treatment within two months of receiving their diagnosis showed significantly better survival rates.
The study, “Effect of Rectal Cancer Treatment Timing Standardization on Patient Outcomes,” was published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology. ••
Tartaglione announces money for Castor Ave. project
State Sen. Christine Tartaglione announced more than $1.25 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for streetscape and transportation improvements in the 2nd Senatorial District. The grants are intended to enhance safety, accessibility and infrastructure.
The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $250,000 to support the Castor Avenue Safety and Streetscape Project, a 1.7-mile stretch of Castor Avenue from Oxford Circle to Cottman Avenue. The corridor, part of the city’s High Injury Network, has been identified as a high-risk area due to frequent crashes, red-light violations and pedestrian-involved accidents. The project will implement a road diet, reducing four lanes to two with a raised center median and left-turn lanes, along with pedestrian safety upgrades like curb extensions, SEPTA boarding islands and parking-protected bike lanes. ••
Upcoming opera shows
Amici Opera Company will be holding a number of upcoming performances.
Mascagni’s L’Amico Fritz will be presented on Sunday, March 9, at 4 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. The cost is $30.
There will be another performance of L’Amico Fritz on Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. The cost for dinner and the show is $54.95 per person (tips and taxes not included). Make a reservation at 215-606-3800.
Other performances of L’Amico Fritz are Sunday, March 30, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, and on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
There will be two performances of Bellini’s Beatrice di Tenda on Saturdays, March 22 and 29, 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. ••
3 Fox Chase researchers named to prestigious list
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS, Elizabeth Plimack, MD, MS, and Lorenzo Galluzzi, PhD, have been named to the 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence.
“We are proud to have in our midst researchers and physicians whose work plays an essential role in the development and improvement of cancer treatment worldwide,” said Jonathan Chernoff, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Director. “With three of our scientists named to this list, Fox Chase is well represented as a place where cutting-edge, meaningful cancer research is being done every day.”
Galluzzi, an Associate Professor in the Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment Research Program, was nominated in two listed fields, Immunology and Molecular Biology & Genetics, a distinction held by only 6% of the honorees.
Borghaei is Chief of the Division of Thoracic Medical Oncology and a Professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, and Plimack is Deputy Director at Fox Chase and a Professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology.
Since its launch in 2001, the Highly Cited Researchers list has identified clinicians and scientists from around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional influence. The organization uses data from the Web of Science Core Collection citation index, as well as qualitative analysis performed by bibliometric experts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate.
The annual listing highlights those individuals at universities, research institutes and commercial organizations who have authored “multiple Highly Cited Papers which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade,” according to Clarivate. However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator.
Highly cited papers with more than 30 authors are excluded from the analysis, which makes being included on the list even more impressive because guideline panels, consensus statements and large national clinical trials with many contributors, sometimes hundreds, tend to generate a large number of citations that do not necessarily reflect the contributions of each author.
Borghaei, who specializes in lung cancer research, is also a member of the Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment Research Program. His lab concentrates on the development of new cancer treatments, with an emphasis on the use of immunotherapy and monoclonal antibodies. He is also active in clinical trials.
Plimack specializes in the treatment of kidney, bladder and prostate cancer. Her research efforts focus on the development of new therapies for bladder and kidney cancer. She is also a member of the Nuclear Dynamics and Cancer Research Program.
Galluzzi’s work focuses on the links between cellular pathways of response to stress and the preservation of organism stability, with a particular focus on anticancer immunity. In addition to his position at Fox Chase, he is also Associate Director of the European Academy for Tumor Immunology and a founding member of the European Research Institute for Integrated Cellular Pathology. ••
Vendor fair at St. Hubert
The St. Hubert Parent Association is holding a vendor fair on Sunday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the school, 7320 Torresdale Ave. Spaces are available for $25 with a $25 raffle item. Email Sheila Picinich at s.picinich@olcalvaryschool.org. ••
Bingo at St. Hubert
St. Hubert Alumnae Association will present Bucks & Bags Bingo on Saturday, April 12, in the school cafeteria, 7320 Torresdale Ave., with entrance through the Ditman Street doors. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. and is for people 21 and older. There will be 12 rounds of bingo. The cost is $35 and includes door prize, raffle ticket, coffee, tea, water and small desserts. Outside snacks are welcome. There will be raffle baskets and a cash prize raffle. Payments accepted: Venmo @SH-Alumnae; PayPal paypal.me/SHAA7320; and checks made payable to St. Hubert Alumnae Association (must be received at the school by April 7). Questions or issues with registration, email SHAAbingo1941@gmail.com ••
Event on healthcare professions
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, invites the public to an event on Sunday, March 9, from 2-4 p.m., featuring Drs. Bob Wicks and Gloria Donnelly and a conversation about their book, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being. There will be a dialogue about resilience, self-care and secondary stress within the healthcare professions. Wicks and Donnelly will share their insights and practical strategies to address these challenges. Following the talk, there will be a brief Q&A and time for signing books. The cost is $75 in person and includes a copy of the book. Online price is $40. To register, go to www.cranaleith.org or call 215-934-6206, Ext. 103. ••
College/career fair at Judge
Father Judge, 3301 Solly Ave., will be hosting a College/Career Fair on Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fox Gym. Area colleges, trade schools, unions and military representatives will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions. ••
Senior softball needs players
The Philadelphia Senior Softball League is looking for experienced softball players for its 58 & over and 68 & over leagues. The 58 & over league plays Tuesday and Thursday, while 68 & over plays Monday and Friday. All games are played at Crispin Field, at Holme and Convent avenues. Games start at 10 a.m. The season starts in mid-April and runs through September. For more information, call or text Mike Bojanowski at 215-801-4869 or Marty King at 215-409-5021. ••
St. Hubert trip to Lancaster
St. Hubert is holding a trip to Lancaster County on Thursday, April 17. Guests will see a production of Noah at Sight & Sound and have a buffet meal at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. A bus will leave the school at 8 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $215, due by March 1. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve a seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or mclifford@huberts.org. ••
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Events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave. (Burholme Park), will host Fibercraft Friends on Friday, Feb. 28, from 1-3 p.m.
Ryerss will also celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated book sale room on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a ribbon cutting at 11, along with refreshments. Enter through the basement. ••
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: Mt. Hope Winery – Murder Mystery, Thursday, March 6, $130; Tropicana – Joey Arminio and Family, Monday, April 14, $80; 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 Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
The next St. Jerome Seniors meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
A retreat for moms
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center (3501 Solly Ave.) will present The Paschal Mystery and Everyday Life on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The speaker will be Stephanie McCarthy, a Catholic wife, mother and spiritual director. The retreat is open to mothers of all ages for faith sharing and reflection with other mothers. The retreat costs $55 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register or for more information, call 267-350-1830 or visit msbt.org. ••
Bingo on March 2 at Oxley Post
William D. Oxley Post 133, 7900 Torresdale Ave., will host bingo on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. Bring your own daubers or buy them at Oxley. Light snacks will be provided, and guests can bring their own food. There will be a cash bar and door prizes. The cost is $20. Oxley is now 100 percent smoke free. ••
Chair fitness for seniors
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host a chair fitness class for senior citizens on Tuesday, March 4, at 2 p.m. Yoga instructor Megan Do Nascimento will instruct the class for seniors centered around bone health, movement, breath, mindfulness and staying strong. ••
Irish singalong
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., welcomes the public to prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by singing favorite Irish tunes on Tuesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. Jessica Carroll will lead the crowd in song. The program is sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library. ••
Dougherty ’75 reunion
Cardinal Dougherty Class of 1975 will hold its 50th class reunion on Saturday, April 5, from 6-10 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. The cost is $75 and includes open bar, buffet dinner, dessert, DJ, pictures, glassware and lanyard keepsakes and a tribute to deceased alumni. Tickets are available in advance through March 10. Payments are being taken on Venmo at JimGallagher1975CDREUNION or by check payable to 1975 Cardinal Dougherty 50th Reunion, c/o John Lennon, 861 Beverly Road, Rydal, PA 19046. No tickets will be sold at the door. Email 1975cdreunion@gmail.com. ••
Blood drive at Jeanes
Temple University – Jeanes Campus, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patient Care Center main lobby multipurpose room, 7600 Central Ave. To register or for more information, visit redcrossblood.org and enter “TUH Jeanes Campus” for location. ••
Senior luncheons at Fox Chase church
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., hosts a monthly Senior Luncheon at noon on the third Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates are March 19 and April 16. ••
Fundraiser for cancer research, care
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Board of Associates, Fox Chase Cancer Center is holding a High Tea/Mini Bingo (five games) on Friday, March 28. It will be held at Maggio’s Banquet Hall, 400 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, starting at noon. Participants will be playing to win baskets. The cost is $55. Call Lorraine Braverman at 610-277-3631. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Book review and lunch
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is having a book review and deli lunch on Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. The book to be discussed is The Bird Hotel, by Joyce Maynard. The event will be held at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Reimann Conference Room, 4th floor, 333 Cottman Ave. There will be reserved parking off the Burholme Avenue entrance. The cost is $35. For reservations, call Joyce at 215-676-1761. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Trip to Hindu temple, lunch, chocolate
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Thursday, April 10, featuring a tour of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, the largest Hindu temple outside of India, a three-course luncheon at The Cranberry Inn and a visit to David Bradley Chocolatier. All-inclusive cost is $130. Reservation deadline is March 15. Call 215-788-2106 or visit bristolhistory.org for a flyer/reservation form. ••
GWHS class of ‘65 reunion
George Washington High School’s class of 1965 will hold its 60th class reunion on May 17 at Maggio’s Restaurant, 400 Second Street Pike, in Southampton. The 900-plus members of the class of ‘65 entered Washington as sophomores when it opened in September 1962. For more information, email Marie McCann at marie.mccann4@gmail.com. ••
Free tax preparation
People who need help with preparing their federal and state income tax returns can take advantage of the free assistance program being offered by KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The program will run through April 15 and will be available to everyone with annual incomes of up to $79,000, whether filling single or joint returns. All of the volunteer tax helpers are qualified with extensive experience to help prepare federal and state tax returns as well as PA Rent/Real Estate tax rebate forms. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 194 to make an appointment. ••
Trip to see Noah
St. Katherine of Siena Primrose Club is running a bus trip on Thursday, Sept. 11, to Lancaster’s Sight & Sound Theatre to see Noah. The cost is $174 and includes a buffet lunch at Hershey Farm & Inn Restaurant. For reservations, call Catherine Murphy at 215-919-4399. ••
Presentation on Shroud of Turin
St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Road, will host Shroud Encounter on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The big-screen experience uses more than 200 images. The program is a production of the Shroud of Turin Education Project Inc. and will be presented by international expert and author Russ Breault. The Shroud of Turin is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains a mystery. The 14-foot-long linen cloth that has been in Turin, Italy for more than 400 years bears the faint front and back image of a bearded, crucified man with apparent wounds and bloodstains that match the crucifixion account as recorded in the Bible. For more information, visit ShroudEncounter.com. ••
Bingo at Marian Hall
Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Francis de Sales #2617 will hold bingo on Saturday, March 22, at St. Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:15. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door (if available) and include beer, wine, soda, water and tea. Light snacks will be available. The event is for people 21 or older. Food can be brought in, but not liquor. There will be raffle baskets and a 50-50. Nonperishable food items will be collected for a food cupboard. For tickets, contact Maryann Morley at 215-288-8691 or chachisfo@aol.com or mail a check to CDA/St. Francis de Sales #2617, 2565 Exton Road, Hatboro, PA 19040. ••
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, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., through June 4. There is no fee. Call 215-332-6110. ••
Jazz festival fundraiser
The Germantown Jazz Jamm, with a performance by Austin Wagner, will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Attic Brewing Company, 137 Berkley St. Proceeds will benefit the Germantown Jazz Festival. ••
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 April 9 (Dr. Willard Kasoff, neurosurgeon), June 11 (speech therapist Marissa Rock), 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 Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
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. ••
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. ••
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. 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. ••
Cruise in July
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is traveling on an Independence Day Celebration cruise, July 1-8. Ports-of-call include New York, Newport, Boston on July 4 and Halifax, Nova Scotia. A passport is required. Rates range from $1,920 to $2,680 per person, double occupancy. For a flyer, call 215-788-9408. ••
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. ••
Germantown Jazz Festival in April
The Germantown Jazz Festival will take place from April 25-27. Venues are Germantown Friends School, Vernon Park, First Presbyterian Church and The Nile Cafe. There will be performances, workshops, food vendors and cultural experiences. For more information, visit GermantownJazzFestival.com or call Sherri Pennington at 267-882-7385. ••
Folk music concert
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St. in Bristol, will welcome folksinger Mary Roth to perform “Enchanting Appalachia,” an interactive program of music and history with a focus on the rich culture of Appalachia and its people, on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. A donation of $5 per attendee is suggested. The public is invited. Call 215-788-9408 or go to www.bristolhistory.org. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on March 12
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: March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
O’Neill events
City Councilman Brian O’Neill will hold three events on upcoming Saturdays at his offices, all from 9-11 a.m. There will be an e-cycling event on May 3 at Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street. A recycling bucket giveaway will take place on May 17 at 432 Rhawn St. A free shredding event, sponsored by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, is set for June 7 at 11630 Caroline Road. ••
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 https://www.bristolhistory.org. ••
New hire for Fox Chase in breast imaging
Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple Health announced the hiring of Alyssa R. Goldbach, DO, as an Assistant Professor for Breast Imaging in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging.
Prior to her new position, Goldbach was a radiologist and director of the Riddle Hospital Breast Center for Radiology Associates of the Main Line. She was also a radiologist at Temple University Hospital.
Goldbach earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology from the University of Scranton and received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015.
Goldbach served as Chief Diagnostic Radiology Resident at Temple University Hospital from 2016 to 2020 and completed a Breast Imaging Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2021.
Over the course of her career, Goldbach has been recognized with multiple awards, including the American College of Radiology Gold Merit Abstract Award and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Abstract Award.
Goldbach has extensive leadership experience with various scientific and medical organizations. She was a member of the American College of Radiology’s Commission on Ultrasound. She was also a member of Temple University Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Committee and served on its Cancer Committee and its Utilization Review Committee.
She is an author on more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications, including studies published in the Journal of Thoracic Imaging, the Journal of Experimental Biology and The Breast Journal. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, March 13 and 27, at 10:30 a.m. There will be fun stories and songs followed by creative play. The program is for kids ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Free chronic pain workshop
People 60 and older can enroll in a free six-week Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., beginning on Wednesday, March 19, at 12:30 p.m. and running through Wednesday, April 23. Topics include how to take change of your chronic pain, addressing symptoms of fatigue, frustration, isolation and poor sleep, increasing involvement in daily tasks, physical activity and healthy eating, learning to use your mind, medication usage and evaluation of treatments, communication skills, action planning, decision making and problem solving. For information and to reserve a place, contact Inna Gulko 215-698-7300, Ext. 176 or igulko@kleinlife.org. ••
Theater performance of Honk!
The Star Players, of the city Department of Parks and Recreation, will present Honk! The Ugly Duckling Musical on May 30-31 and June 1, 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. Group rates are available. Tickets can be purchased on Venmo @TheStarplayers or at Holmesburg Recreation Center, 4500 Rhawn St. For more information, follow @starplayersPPR on X, like the group’s page on Facebook or contact director Bill Arthur at 215-685-8714 or Starplayers2013@gmail.com. ••
