Overdose awareness
Socks for the Streets will be welcoming Angels Across America for an upcoming overdose awareness event. Anyone who would like their loved one’s picture displayed on a banner can email it by April 18 to SocksfortheStreets@gmail.com. There is no need to resubmit a banner if it’s already displayed. ••
Block cleanup on Aldine
Volunteers are welcome to help The Block Gives Back clean up the 4000 block of Aldine St. on Saturday, April 19. The cleaning starts at 10 a.m., followed by a block party at 12:30 p.m. Cleaning supplies will be provided. ••
Earth Day program at Cranaleith
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host New Beginnings: Earth Day Art Talk, Tea and Tree Event on Thursday, April 24, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Artists Cathleen Cohen and Jeff Thomsen will headline the free program. Visit bit.ly/CranaleithEarthDay ••
Thrift shop restocked
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, has recently restocked for spring and summer. Hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is closed Saturdays and will be closed on Easter. The public is invited to stop in for a free box of rosary beads. Call 215-624-9130. ••
Watch The King’s Highway
Daughters of the American Revolution Flag House Chapter will sponsor a showing of The King’s Highway on Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road. Producer/director Jason Sherman will be on hand to discuss his documentary on Frankford Avenue and the Northeast. Register at cameo1200@gmail.com. ••
Clothing drive at Christ the King
The Christ the King Parish Men’s Association will hold a clothing drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Accepted items include men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; accessories such as belts, hats, scarves, handbags and gloves; small toys; footwear; and soft household items such as towels, blankets, bed sheets, pillows, quilts, comforters and curtains. Everything must be placed in plastic bags, separated by item type. Drive to the hall, 3252 Chesterfield Road, and volunteers will remove the bags from your vehicles. ••
Easter egg hunt
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., is hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a rain or shine event. ••
Indoor Spring Fling April 26
Prince of Peace Church, 6001 Colgate St. (at Comly Street), is having an indoor Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a flea market, baked goods and chances sold for gift baskets. Homemade soups, hot dogs, meatballs, pulled pork and mild sausage will be available for sale. All are welcome. ••
Easter Sunrise Service
The Far Northeast Philadelphia Ministerium announces its annual Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service on Easter morning, April 20, on the grounds of Glen Foerd riverfront estate, 5001 Grant Ave. Neighbors from all denominations are invited to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and hear the Gospel story. Clergy from Baptist, United Methodist, Lutheran and Episcopal congregations will join in the celebration. A free-will offering will be collected to aid Family Promise of Philadelphia, an advocacy and shelter for homeless families. The service begins at 6:30 a.m. Bring lawn chairs. Call Pastor Owen Griffiths of Faith Lutheran Church at 215-637-4210. •
Trip to Niagara Falls
Polish American Cultural Center is sponsoring a Niagara Falls, New York & Made in America Store trip from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13. There will be a canal Cruise and lunch, boat ride, underground railroad tour, wine testing, a visit to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine and casino trip, with $25 slot play. The trip will be by motor coach, and there will be a three-night hotel stay with buffet breakfasts and dinners. The cost is $1,100 per person double occupancy, including taxes and gratuities. For more information and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or 215-922-1700. ••
St. Jerome trip to Mackinac Island
St. Jerome Seniors are planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from Aug. 19-25. Cost for double occupancy is $1,685 per person. For reservations and trip details, call Diane McDowell at 267-496-2431. ••
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. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve a seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or mclifford@huberts.org. ••
St. Jerome Seniors to meet
Upcoming St. Jerome Seniors meetings are on Thursdays, April 17, May 8 and May 22, in the school hall, 3031 Stamford St. Arrive by 10 a.m. The meeting begins promptly at 11. ••
Travel to see Noah
St. William Travel is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound to see Noah on Wednesday, April 30. Cost is $174, including orchestra seating, a buffet at Miller’s Restaurant, transportation and taxes and gratuities, including the bus driver gratuity. Call Betty at 215-745-7199. ••
Bingo fundraiser at Marian Hall
Gift of Giving is having its biannual cash bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, at St Dominic’s Marian Hall, 8532 Frankford Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Tickets are $35 and include 10 games, beer, wine, soda and dessert. There will be a 50/50 and basket raffles. Call Tom at 267-312-5225. ••
Qi Gong classes at library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave., will host free Qi Gong classes on Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 29. Qi Gong is an ancient exercise like tai chi that focuses on slow, mindful movements. It helps to improve health and relieve anxiety. You can attend all or just one of these classes. Call 215-685-8756. ••
Take Back Your Neighborhood to meet April 21
Take Back Your Neighborhood will meet on Monday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St. The guest speaker will be Pat Dugan, a Democratic candidate for district attorney. ••
Program for preschoolers
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Movement Adventure on Thursday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. Move through the story Going on a Bear Hunt with actions, exercise, dance and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and mind. The program is best for preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. Call 215-685-9383. ••
Learn about AI
Holy Family University will host What Is This Think They Call AI? on Wednesday, April 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Technology Center, Room 412, 9801 Frankford Ave. Register at www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter, 267-341-3305 or familycenter@holyfamily.edu. ••
2 events at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host two upcoming events.
Fraud Awareness for Seniors will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. The Philadelphia City Controller’s office will present on financial fraud and abuse against older adults, how it occurs, tips for prevention and where to report.
Committee of Seventy: What’s On Your Ballot? is scheduled for Friday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. Prepare for the upcoming election by learning about the different offices, candidates and ballot measures that will appear on the ballot. The session provides an overview of the key issues, how to research candidates and tips for making informed decisions when you vote.
Call 215-685-0472. ••
Celebrating poetry at Northeast Regional
Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave., will have programming in April in recognition of National Poetry Month. Adults are invited to join us in activities that combine crafts, discussion and exploring Northeast Regional’s poetry collection. Events will take place in the meeting room from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Here is the schedule:
April 22: Create “book spine poetry” to hashtag (#) share.
April 29: Discussion, a game, exchange of recommendations and figuring out how to assemble personal poetry anthologies. ••
Celebrating St. Katharine Drexel
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament invite supporters and friends to gather for the 2025 Annual Gala, a special afternoon honoring the enduring legacy of their foundress, St. Katharine Drexel, on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. at The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville.
This year’s gala commemorates the 25th anniversary of St. Katharine Drexel’s canonization. The event will feature a keynote address by Robert Gutherman, whose miraculous healing led to the first recognized miracle attributed to St. Katharine Drexel.
All ads must be submitted by April 19.
For more information or to attend the gala, visit https://www.katharinedrexel.org/news-events/gala-2025/, contact the SBS Gala Committee at sbscm.cfgp@gmail.com or call 267-592-6711. ••
The basics of Wall Street
Holy Family University will host Wall Street 101, a free program, on Wednesday, April 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education and Technology Center, Room 412, 9801 Frankford Ave. Register at www.holyfamily.edu/familycenter, 267-341-3305 or familycenter@holyfamily.edu. ••
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The website northeasttimes.com is not affiliated with the Northeast Times. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Spring Tea in Bristol
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St. in Bristol Borough, will be hosting its annual Spring Tea on Sunday, April 27, from 2-4 p.m. Ticket price is $40. Tea fare will include assorted sandwiches, fruit salad, scones, pastry and brewed tea. Featured attraction will be an exhibition by the Artists of Bristol. Advance reservations are required by April 19. Call 215-788-9408. ••
KleinLife summer camp
Registration is open for the 2025 summer day camp at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. Camp will run June 16 to Aug. 22. Camp will be offered in four age-related segments: grades K-3; Maccabi boys sports program, grades 4-7; senior girls, grades 4-7; and the CIT program for grades 8-9. Camp hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. There will be plenty of activities and three healthy homemade meals every day. For cost and additional information, contact Cierra Adams at 215-698-7300, Ext. 112 or cadams@kleinlife.org. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn. ••
Flea market at Northeast High
The Northeast High School Alumni Association is hosting a flea market on Saturday, May 3. Rain date is May 4. The cost is $25 per spot for vendors. Email Nehsalum@gmail.com ••
Retreat in July
Mother Boniface Spirituality Center (3501 Solly Ave.) will host Come and Rest Awhile silent directed retreat from July 20-27. Take some time to pause in prayer, reflection and silence, attuning your ear and heart to the Holy Spirit. The retreat costs $650, which includes private accommodations and meals. Visit https://msbt.org/mbsc/ to register. Any questions, or to register by phone, call 267-350-1830. ••
Graveyard tour at Trinity Church
Daughters of the American Revolution Flag House Chapter will sponsor a graveyard tour at Trinity Church Oxford, 601 Longshore Ave., on Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted but not required. There will be light refreshments afterward. ••
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 April 25-27
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, children’s activities and cultural experiences. For more information, visit GermantownJazzFestival.com or call Sherri Pennington at 267-882-7385. ••
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. ••
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. ••
Bustleton Bengals clothing drive
The Bustleton Bengals will hold their annual clothing drive and “more” on Saturday, April 26, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Street and Conwell Avenue. The Bengals will accept men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes; accessories; household items; soft toys; and car seats and strollers. All donations must be in tied trash bags. If you cannot drop off your donations, call Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 for possible pickup. ••
Taekwondo competition
The Red Tiger Cup will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, in Newtown. The fee is $80. Call 215-969-9962, email redtigertkd@gmail.com or visit red-tiger.com. ••
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. ••
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. ••
A fundraiser for Tara
A fundraiser for Tara Stipanovic will take place on Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge 447, 4741 Friendship St. Tickets cost $50 and include food, beer, wine and vendors. There will be raffle baskets and a 50-50. Proceeds will go to Tara’s health needs. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/158D1oCeyx/ ••
Fashion show at local church
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 400 Sentner St. (at Hasbrook Avenue), will host Hats Off to Spring, a fashion show, on Sunday, April 27, from 1-3 p.m. The show and program will have a 1950s and 1960s theme. There will be a display of hats, including African head wraps, from the late 1800s to the present. Refreshments will be served after the show. Admission is $10. All are welcome. For tickets, call Sue Snyder at 215-771-4442. ••
Chance auction at Jeanes
The Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus Auxiliary Chance Auction will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the patient care center lobby, 7600 Central Ave. A sheet of 25 chances and a grand prize chance will be on sale starting April 21 for $10 in the main lobby and gift shop. Call 215-728-2131 or email rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Medical Mission Sisters open house
Medical Mission Sisters, 8400 Pine Road, will host events to celebrate 100 years on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. On May 3, there will be an open house from 1-4 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception from 4-6 p.m. On May 4, there will be a Mass at 9:50 a.m., followed by coffee, doughnuts and a gallery viewing, with prints available for purchase. All are welcome. ••
Meeting in Fox Chase on May 14
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: May 14, June 11, July 9, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. ••
Upcoming events at Ryerss
Ryerss Museum & Library, 7370 Central Ave., in Burholme Park, will host several upcoming events.
Here is the schedule: Friday, April 25, 1-3 p.m., Book Club; Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Storytime: Flower Power; and Saturday, April 26, 1-3 p.m., Open Sketch in the Museum, all levels.
To register or for more information, call 215-685-0599 or visit ryerssmuseum.org. ••
Travel with Maternity BVM Seniors
Maternity BVM Seniors have announced their 2025 group trip schedule. People are invited to join them on the following trips: Sight and Sound – Noah, Thursday, Sept. 25, $180; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sea Watch Resort, Oct. 6-10; Tropicana – Blockbuster Broadway, Monday, Nov. 17, $80. For information, call Betty Ann at 215-964-7125 or Connie at 215-338-9141. ••
Dougherty holding events
Rep. Sean Dougherty will hold a mobile office on April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave. The event is open to the public to get a SEPTA Senior Key Card, have a Property Tax/Rent Rebate form completed and more.
Dougherty will hold a senior expo on May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at CORA Services, 8540 Verree Road. There will be community resources and dozens of vendors.
Call 215-331-2600. ••
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 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. ••
Upcoming opera shows
Amici Opera Company will present Massenet’s Don Cesar De Bazan on Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.
There will be three performances of Donizetti’s Lucia Di Lammermoor, including Sunday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, and Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.
There will also be a performance on Tuesday, April 29, at La Piovra, 7901 High School Road, Elkins Park. Arrive by 6 p.m. Dinner is $54.95, not including tips and tax. For reservations, call 215-606-3800.
Call 215-224-0257 or visit the Amici Opera Company page on Facebook. ••
Preschool storytime
Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Road, will host Preschool Storytime & Play on Thursdays, May 8 and June 12, 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. ••
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. ••
