FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS
The Arab American CDC is holding a health fair on Nov. 4 from 12–4 p.m. at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society (1501 Germantown Ave.) in collaboration with Jefferson medical students and Villanova nursing students. Free health screenings, flu shots and breast health exams will be provided.••
FISHTOWN ACTION MEETING
Please plan to attend this very important meeting Mon. Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., Holy Name Church Hall, Gaul and Berks streets. Guest speakers include Joe Martin from SugarHouse Casino to discuss doing business with SugarHouse and Marian Hull from PennDot. Hull will discuss sound barriers for I-95. If you live on the riverside please plan to attend this meeting as your input is needed.••
ST. LAURENTIUS FEST
St. Laurentius Parish announces its annual Holiday Festival to be held in the church hall on Sat., Nov. 5 from 2–7 p.m. Enjoy homemade Polish food and try your luck at games of chance. Bring your family, renew acquaintances and get a jump start on your holiday spirit. 1608 E. Berks St.••
DOG DAY IN THE PARK
Penn Treaty Park, Delaware and Columbia avenues, will host Dog Day in the Park Sat. Nov. 5 from 10–12. Raindate Nov. 12.
Dog treats will be provided but event is BYOW.••
LOVE YOUR PARK
Help finish painting the fence at Hancock Rec, the finishing touch needed to compliment the mural, benches and plantings recently completed by the Mural Arts Program. Volunteers will work Sat., Nov. 5, from 10–1. Hancock Park and Recreation Center, Master and Hancock streets.
If interested, please send an email to Natania at [email protected] and Stephanie at [email protected].••
BRIDESBURG HISTORIC MEETS
The next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held on Weds., Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in All Saints’ Marian Hall at the corner of Edgemont and Buckius streets. One of our favorite presenters, Rick Spector, of Moviehouse Productions, will get us ready for the holidays with a slide show of nostalgic images from Philadelphia. He is one of our favorites. Don’t miss this. Admission is free. For information, call Teresa Pyott at 215–535–3828.••
MDG FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER
Mother of Divine Grace Home & School Association is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s Port Richmond, 2501 Aramingo Ave. on Sat., Nov. 5, from 8–10 a.m. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Patty Peterman at 215–219–4703. Tickets may be purchased at the door.••
KONRAD FLEA MARKET
The friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Sat. Nov. 5 at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin, from 8- 3 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a space can call Vicky at 215–426–9654.••
FALL EVENTS AT GREENSGROW
Fall Pruning & Garden Maintenance Workshop: Nov. 5, 12–2 p.m.
Serv Safe Food Safety Training & Certification: Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bulb Forcing Workshop: Nov. 12, 12–2 p.m.
Deadline to Order Turkeys & Pies: Nov. 15.
Thanksgiving Market: November 22 & 23, 2–6 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar: December 10 & 17, 11–5 p.m.
For more information go to www.greensgrow.org or email [email protected].••
