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Fishtown Tots Preschool Program
Preschool at Fishtown Recreation Center registration day for the 2013/14 school year is tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m.Class for 3-year-olds: child should be three by September 1; classes held Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Class for 4-year-olds: child should be four by September 1; classes held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 11 a.m. For registration, bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record and a $20 non-refundable registration fee. All children must be able to attend to their own bathroom needs. For more information, contact Donna Franklin at 215–685–9885. ••
FABA to meet
The Fishtown Area Business Association (FABA) will hold its first general meeting tonight, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Liberti Church East, 2424 E. York St. (please use the church entrance on Gordon Street). Reserve your spot at at fabameet.eventbrite.com, call 215–901–6036, or sign up for FABA’s e-newsletter at fishtownbusiness.org. ••
Trenton Ave Arts Fest and Sculpture Derby
The Trenton Avenue Arts festival, with over 200 crafts and food vendors, will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Trenton Avenue and Norris Street. The festival includes the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby, with mobile sculpture paraded on a three-mile urban obstacle course including a mud pit, starting at noon. For more information, visit trentonaveartsfest.org and www.kinetickensington.org. ••
Penn Treaty Park flea market
Penn Treaty Park is holding a flea market on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $15 for this event. Please make check payable to The Tamanend Fund, c/o Barbara Morehead, 2171 Letterly St., Phila, PA 19125, or call 215–425–0393. ••
Frank Glavin Playground flea market
A spring flea market will be held at Frank Glavin Playground, at 2600 Westmoreland St., on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost per rental space is $10. Bring your own table. Space includes the width of two cement blocks per vendor. No food vendors. For more information, call 215–685–9898. ••
Preakness at the Piazza fundraiser
An all-you-can-eat-and-drink fundraiser benefiting research for multiple sclerosis will be held at the Piazza at Schmidt’s, 1050 Hancock St. in Northern Liberties, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. Tickets: $70. The Preakness Stakes horse race will be broadcast on a 40-foot screen. For more information, visit preaknessatthepiazza.com. ••
Bridesburg Memorial Day 5k
The United Veterans of Bridesburg are holding a 5K Memorial Run and one-mile Honor Walk on Saturday, May 18, to raise funds for veterans. Please register by the end of the day today. The run will start in front of the Bridesburg Recreation Center, at 4601 Richmond St. at Orthodox, at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit ph.ly/race. ••
Ladies of Port Richmond breast cancer walk
The Ladies of Port Richmond 9th annual breast cancer walk is taking place on Sunday, May 19. To register, call Mary Lou at 215–427–3222, or visit 3160 Cedar St. Price: $30 before the walk, $35 day of walk. ••
FNA Zoning meeting
On Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m., the Fishtown Neighbors Association’s Zoning Committee will discuss 47 W. Wildey St., a proposal for a one-story rear addition to an existing single-family home. This meeting will take place at the Fishtown Rec. Center, 1202 E. Montgomery Ave. Bring proof of Fishtown residence. ••
Students to perform personal stories
B. Someday Productions of Fishtown/Kensington, along with Mariana Bracetti Academy High School will present the culmination of a semester’s work with the students at a public performance on Tuesday, May 21 at 4 and 6 p.m. The performance, entitled “Of Mythic Proportions” was created from the 9th-12th grade student’s personal stories about growing up in Kensington and how violence has become a part of their lives. The students will perform their work at The Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave. Following the workshop will be a reception with refreshments. The cost is free.••
Women invited to American Legion
The Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Post 821 at 4404 Salmon St. (at Orthodox Street) in Bridesburg, is inviting women who have a blood relative who is or was a member of the military to join the post. Yearly dues are $15. Please call Dolores T. Volz, 215–288–4312. The Legion would also like to invite men who have served in the military and or sons of military personnel. Please call Stanley Fabiszewski, at 215–289–3686. ••
Flea market at Campbell Square
Reserve a spot for a flea market to benefit The Ladies of Port Richmond and PROPAC on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, at Campbell Square (Allegheny Ave between Almond and Belgrade streets). Spaces are $15, $20 the day of (cash only). You must bring your own table. For information, call Maureen at 215–425–3834. ••
MDG Annual Italian Festival
The Mother of Divine Grace Parish annual Italian Festival will be held May 30 and 31, and June 1, 6, 7 and 8. The festival begins at 4:30 p.m. each day and runs through the evening. Authentic Italian suppers available each night. Games of chance, games for the kids, gambling, beer garden, instant bingo, and lots of homemade delicious food will also be available. For information, visit mdgitalianfestival.org. ••
Richmond Library events
Science in the Summer at the Richmond Library will be held July 9 and 10. This summer’s topic is chemistry. All children must be pre-registered. Level 1 classes are for children entering grades 2–3. Level II classes are for children entering grades 4–6. This is a free program. Please call 215–686–9992 for more information. Summer Reading at the library starts June 17. There will also be face painting on June 17 at 3 p.m. Contact Sheila at the library for more information. ••
Youth basketball league in Kensington
Towey Recreation Center at Howard and Berks streets, in cooperation with Hancock Recreation Center at Hancock and Master, streets are hosting a youth basketball league. Games will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Age groups: 14 and under, and 15 to 18. Spots available in both groups. To register, contact Towey at 215–685–9892 or Hancock at 215–685–9886. ••
American Legion Flag Retirement
The American Legion Elm Tree Post 88 is holding a flag retirement ceremony, with flea market and bake sale, on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $8 per space. For more information, contact Marge at 215–426–6435 or Ginny at 215–425–3605. Location; Palmer Cemetery and Elm Tree post 88, 1414 E. Palmer St. ••
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