Musical at Bridesburg Rec. Center
Company B presents “Don’t Stop Believing.” Tickets: $7. Shows are Thursday through Saturday, May 30 through June 1, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, June 2. Location: Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St. For further information, call 215–685–1247. ••
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. For information, visit mdgitalianfestival.org. ••
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. ••
Palmer Cemtery conservation program
The Saving Hallowed Ground organization is partnering with Palmer Cemetery and St. Laurentius School for a joint conservation program. Join in on Saturday, June 1, in the cemetery for a day of conservation workshops. Workshop I will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m.; Workshop II will run from 1 to 3 p.m., with lunch and refreshments at noon. ••
Fishtown Action to meet
The next FACT meeting will take place on Monday, June 3, at 7 p.m., at Holy Name church hall. Wendy Hamilton and Leigh Whitaker, of SugarHouse Casino, will discuss the casino’s expansion plans. ••
PROPAC and PRTW to meet
PROPAC (Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic) and PRTW (Port Richmond Town Watch) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6th. All meetings begin at 7pm at Samuel’s Recreation Center, Gaul & Tioga Streets. There will be a zoning issue and presentation plus an update on the old warehouse at Richmond and Schiller. ••
St. George Parish summer bazaar
The St. George Annual Bazaar will be held June 6, 7, and 8 and 13, 14, 15, Thursday through Saturday both weeks, beginning each night at 7 p.m. and running through the evening.
Homemade foods will be available, with kitchen specials each night and a beer garden. Mummers will be joining the festivities for Alumni Night on June 7, with DJs playing on various nights. Location: Saint George’s Parish, 2700 E. Venango St. ••
New homeowners celebrated at NKCDC
As a part of NeighborWorks America Week 2013, NKCDC is holding free workshops and giving out new homeowner supplies at a New Homeownership Celebration on Friday, June 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. at NKCDC Garden Center, 1825 Frankford Ave.
Workshops run from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. and include Financial Literacy 101, Small Home Repairs, Planning your Garden and Intro to Rain Barrels. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Lorie with questions at at [email protected], 215–427–0350, ext. 117. ••
Konrad Square flea market on Saturdays
The Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on the following Saturdays: June 8 and June 22 at Tulip and Dauphin streets, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a space should call Vicky at 215–426–9654. ••
Vendy Awards at Penn Treaty Park
The Vendy Awards will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Penn Treaty Park. The best street food vendors in the city will compete in a cook-off. Tickets are $55, $35 for kids. Proceeds go to The Food Trust. For tickets and other information, visit phillyvendys.eventbrite.com. ••
Bridesburg Historical Society to meet
The next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Marian Hall, on the northwest corner of Edgemont and Buckius streets.
Teresa Pyott will take you on “An Olfactory Tour of Olde Bridesburg.” Join in on remembering what it was like to live in an industrial neighborhood, enduring the smells and smogs of yesteryear. For information, call 215–535–3828. ••
Penn Treaty Park events
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park invite you to Movie In The Park night on Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m., to see “Thunderstruck.” This film is rated PG, so bring the entire family to this story of about a basketball star who switches talent with a klutzy 16-year-old fan.
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park also invite you to a presentation of the Portside Art Center’s acting students performing monologues on Friday, June 14 at 6 p.m., at Penn Treaty Park. ••
Wayne Elliss Jr. horseshoe tournament
Join neighbors and friends for a horseshoe tournament benefit at Cione Field at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Food, beer, raffle tickets and shirts will be available, with cash prized for the winning team. Contact: Amy Elliss, 267–339–1133; Wayne Elliss, Sr., 215–913–6437. ••
The 3rd Annual Fishtown Men’s Softball Classic
All Former Fishtown A.C. softball league players are invited to the 3rd Annual Fishtown Softball Classic on Saturday, June 15, from noon until 7 p.m. at Hetzell’s Field, Thompson Street and Columbia Avenue. The cost is $25 per player, which includes a game shirt, food, and drink.
There will be two games, the first for the 50 and over guys, followed by the 30 to 49 year-olds. After the game, there will be a block party at Anthony’s Café. To participate, contact Greg Fox at 215–301–9858.••
Flapjack fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Come help support Autism Speaks and eat unlimited pancakes at the same time. Adults cost $7, kids cost $5. This fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 22, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 2501 Aramingo Ave. Enjoy unlimited pancakes, link sausage and a beverage.
There will also be raffles and a 50/50. If you are interested, please call Billie Suarez at 215–796–5524, or e-mail [email protected] for tickets and/or more info. Tickets are also sold at the door. ••
Kids summer programs at Bridesburg Rec
Kinder Kamp begins June 25 for boys and girls aged 2, 3, and 4 years old as of Sept. 1, 2013. Camp is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $110 for two four-week sessions.
Day camp/extended camp for boys and girls, kindergarten through 6th grade (younger than 12), will be offered from Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 16, Monday through Friday. Day camp: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost: $180. Extended camp; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., cost: $180.
For further information, call 215–685–1247. ••
Music marathon at St. Jude’s
A charitable live music marathon will be held to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 151 W. Lehigh Ave., on Sunday, June 30, from 12 noon to 12 midnight. For information, contact Victor at 215–303–1279. ••
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