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River Ward events for the week of August 8

EKNA zoning meeting

Tonight, Wednesday, August 8 at 7:15 at Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Ave., the East Kensington Neighbors Association will meet to discuss zoning matters concerning the following addresses: 2068–70 E. York St., 2133 E. Cumberland St., and 2519 Frankford Ave. ••

Falcons CYO football

The Saint Anne’s Falcons CYO football team is looking for boys in grades five through eight interested in playing football for the 2012 season. No weight restrictions. Practice begins the third Monday of August.

Registration is Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at Saint Anne’s gym at Tucker and Memphis streets. Anyone interested should contact coach Joe McCook at 267–767–9123 or Jim Galasso at 267–496–4057. ••

PAL selling Phillies tickets

Forty percent of each ticket purchase is donated back to PAL. Tickets can be purchased at PAL Headquarters, 2524 E. Clearfield St.

Buy tickets for the following games: Wednesday, August 22, vs. Reds, 7:05 p.m.; Thursday, August 23 vs. Reds, 7:05 p.m.; Wednesday, September 12, vs. Marlins, 4:05 p.m.; Tuesday, September 25 vs. Nationals, 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. If you have any questions, call Sandy Harris at 215–291–9000, ext. 105. ••

Franklin Towne Charter car show

Franklin Towne Charter High School’s first annual car show will be held Saturday, August 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Northeast Muscle Car Club and the Towne Parent Association.

To be held at Franklintowne Elementary at 4529 Richmond St. in the school gym and parking area.

For crafters and vendor registration, set up is 8 a.m. Cost is $25 for a table and chair in the air-conditioned gym. Car registration is $20.

All vendors are asked to donate an item for the raffle table. Please make checks payable to the Towne Parent Association and mail to 5301 Tacony St. Box 310, Philadelphia PA 19137. ••

LSH trip to Mohegan Sun

Join the Lutheran Settlement House seniors on a summer outing to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Friday, August 10. The cost of the trip is $35 and includes round-trip transportation, $20 in slot play and a lunch buffet.

You must have a government-issued photo ID to receive the casino bonus, and must be seated at the buffet by 3:00 p.m. The bus leaves LSH at 8:30 a.m. LSH is located at 1340 Frankford Ave. Call Peggy for information at 216–426–8610 ext. 206. ••

Housing Counselor wanted

NKCDC is hiring a housing counselor. Counselors educate residents about credit and managing finances, preparing loan applications, loan modifications, workouts or other appropriate solution to achieve homeownership. Previous experience a must. For more info go to: www.nkcdc.org. ••

St. John Cantius reunion

St. John Cantius elementary school is looking for contact information for class of 1962 graduates for a 50th anniversary reunion in November.

Please contact Joe L. at joelaz48@verizon.net or 215–313–1676; or Terry at tdsjc@comcast.net or 215–535–6667. ••

Girl Scout troop leaders

Troop leaders needed to help run troops of all grades in Fishtown, Port Richmond and other areas!

Troop leaders work in partnership with girls within a specific grade level as they discover themselves, connect with others and take action to make the world a better place.

Help girls get exposed to new experiences through field trips, badges and more! Support and training are provided.

Contact 215–564–4657 for information to begin your rewarding journey. You must submit to a background check, complete an orientation process and be at least 18 years old. ••

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