Fishtown soccer tryouts
The Fishtown Americans U-8 soccer team will have tryouts on the following dates: July 10, 15 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. each night, at Shissler Recreation Center, 1800 Blair St. All are encouraged to attend all tryout dates.
A mandatory of two tryouts are required to be considered for the team. Players are required to bring a size four soccer ball filled with air, and an ample supply of water. For info., call Bryan Sullivan, 267–250–3847. ••
FNA hosts Penn Treaty principal
Join the Fishtown Neighbors Association for its July general membership meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m., at the Fishtown Recreation Center, 1202 E. Montgomery Ave. The FNA will be joined by Sam Howell, principal of Penn Treaty School, which is expanding from a middle school to a 6–12 grade school this September.
Principal Howell will explain a few of the ways they are considering the impact of these changes on the blocks surrounding the school. The group will also be joined by one of the librarians from the local library. FNA meetings take place on the third Thursday of every month. ••
The 25th annual Sean Daily Tournament
The Port Richmond Tigers will sponsor the 25th annual Sean Daily Memorial Sports Tournament on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26, 27 and 28. Featured events will include men’s and women’s softball, basketball, soccer (all ages) and women’s volleyball.
All events will take place at Cohox playground, Cedar and Ann streets. Teams must register by July 19. For more information, call Tom Mack at 215–275–8838. ••
St. Anne’s ‘Shore Thing’
Join the St. Anne’s parish community August 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., for the 11th annual Shore Thing at Lighthouse Pointe, 5101 Shawcrest Ave. in Wildwood, N.J. All proceeds benefit St. Anne church, which needs repairs. Tickets are $30 per person and include beer, wine and soda. Advanced purchasing is encouraged. To purchase tickets contact Theresa Stahl, 215–425–3219 or email puffmomma3@msn.com. ••
St. Anne’s reunion
The St. Anne’s reunion committee announces a “save the date” of November 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Cottage Green, 9001 Ashton Rd. This is an all-class, all-parish neighborhood reunion.
Tickets are $50 per person, and include dinner, an open bar and dancing. To purchase tickets contact Theresa Stahl, 215–425–3219 or email puffmomma3@msn.com. The committee hopes you’ll help get the word out. Limited seating available. ••
Konrad Square flea market
The Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on two Saturdays, July 13 and 27, at Konrad Square, 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. There will also be flea markets August 10 and 24. ••
Zumba at Bridesburg Rec.
Enjoy a Zumba workout class for adults at the Bridesburg Rec., 4625 Richmond St., on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost is $4 per class in an air-conditioned room. ••
Kids summer programs at Bridesburg Rec.
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. ••
Bridesburg United Methodist concert
Bridesburg United Methodist Church, 2717 Kirkbride St. (between Richmond and Thompson streets) will host a summer concert and dinner on Saturday, July 20 from 6:30 p.m. until closing.
Dinner will consist of spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, beverage and dessert, with the concert afterwards. To purchase tickets, call Joan at 215–941–8873. ••
St. Adalbert Summer Bazaar
Everyone is invited to the St. Adalbert parish bazaar on Thursday, August 1, Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, beginning at 6 p.m. each night on the parish grounds, Allegeheny Avenue and Thompson Street.
Join the community for fun, a flea mearket, Polish and Amerian foods, dancing, sweets and more. On Thursday, enjoy the Polish American String Band. On Friday, the Paging Samuel Band will entertain, and on Saturday, enjoy continental Polish music. The bazaar will take place rain or shine. ••
SugarHouse Summer Food Truck Series
The SugarHouse Casino and Philadelphia Mobile Food Association have teamed up again this year for the continuation of their Summer Food Truck Series.
There will be eight food trucks and two sweets trucks parked in the SugarHouse parking lot from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every third Thursday of the month through September. Please direct any questions to Britney Norman bnorman@sugarhousecasino.com or Dan Pennachietti, dan@phillymfa.com. ••
Peg McCook Sports Tournament
The Margaret “Peg” McCook sports tournament will be held July 19, 20, and 21 at Cione Playground (Lehigh and Aramingo avenues) and Cohox Playground (Cedar and Cambria streets). Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and scholarships for students.
Events, with registration costs, include men’s and women’s softball, basketball and soccer ($125 each), youth soccer ($100), youth basketball ($75), a 5K run on July 20 ($30), and horseshoes ($25 per thrower). Interested teams and runners can contact Joe McCook at 267–767–9123 or Mark LaVelle at 215–919–9373. Interested youth soccer teams can contact Jen Ricco at 267–325–1416. ••
Fall hockey at Cione Playground
Cione Playground is now taking registration for the fall hockey leagues for players ages 9 through 17. A $10 registration fee includes a shirt, referee and trophy fees. Both roller and foot hockey are available.
Players are responsible for their own equipment and helmet. Registration continues until August 27 and league play will begin the week of September 9. There is also an adult division. The team fee is $200. Cione Playground is located at Aramingo and Lehigh avenues. For more information, call 215–685–9880. ••
North Catholic High reunion
The second annual North Catholic “Norphans Day” reunion will be held at Keenan’s Irish Pub in North Wildwood, N.J. on Saturday, July 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is $25 ($30 at the door) and includes bottled beer, food and live entertainment featuring Masquerade.
All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Police Survivors Fund and the Ed White, NC Class of ’55 Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased at Mercer Café, 2619 E. Westmoreland St., JP Tees, 2930 Richmond St., or by calling Jerry at 215–906–8496. Come out and celebrate North Catholic heritage. All are welcome. ••
Computer classes at LSH
Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave., is offering affordable computer classes. Classes include a basics class, a beginner’s class and a job readiness class. Classes take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at various times from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Classes are $3.75 per hour for eight hours total, with two hours per session. For specific dates and times and more information, call 215–426–8610, ext. 223. ••
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