Frank Glavin Girl Scouts car wash
The Girl Scout Troops at Frank Glaving Playground, 2600 Westmoreland St., will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by and help the girls raise money to attend a youth education program in Disney World next year.
Refreshments will be available. Portions of all the group’s fundraising activities will also benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Ronald McDonald House at St. Christopher Hospital, and the Glavin Playground equipment upgrade fund. ••
Produce vouchers for seniors
Low-income Philadelphia seniors who haven’t received free produce vouchers are encouraged to take advantage of the limited supplies of vouchers. They are being distributed at Phiadelphia Corporation for Aging,642 N. Broad St., on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seniors should call the PCA Helpline at 215–765–9040 to verify their eligibility and availability of vouchers. Eligible Philadelphia seniors can receive $20 worth of vouchers that can be used to purchase fresh Pennsylvania-grown produce sold at certified Farmers’ Markets in Philadelphia. ••
Financial literacy workshop
Concilio will offer a free monthly workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. to help residents learn how to access the city’s cash grant for first-time homebuyers. The meeting will be at Concilio, 705 N. Franklin St. Dinner provided. Call to register: 215–627–3100. ••
Port Richmond Community Group to meet
PRCG will meet on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians’ church hall basement, Allegheny Avenue at Gaul St.
The group will discuss neighborhood updates and zoning issues, as well as the future of the vacant Nativity School building. Email prcghelp@aol.com with questions. The next meeting will be Sept. 26. ••
FACT to meet
Fishtown Action’s monthly membership meeting will take place Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall. Get an update from PennDOT on the I-95 project and how the community will be affected. ••
Frank Glavin notices
Frank Glavin Playground, 2600 Westmoreland St., is offering instruction to children ages 3 and up in tap, jazz and ballet. A teacher is needed to instruct the students, order costumes and plan the year-end dance recital.
Please submit your resume to the playground office. Glavin is also accepting applications for grade school students to be enrolled in the “After School Cares” program. For information about the program, contact Mrs. Geri, 215–685–9898. ••
Bridesburg Rec. flea market
Bridesburg Rec., 4601 Richmond St., will have a flea market on Sat., Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces are $15, bring your own table. Call Carol for questions at 267–738–5414. ••
Cione fall programs
Cione Playground, at Lehigh and Aramingo avenues, will host several programs: after school program, ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday; tumbling and gymnastics, ages 4 and up, Monday through Wednesdays; dance, ages 3 to 13, Thursday through Saturday.
Also, arts and crafts, ages 5 to 14, Saturdays; Tot Rec., ages 3 ½ to 5, Tuesday through Thursday; Peewee Soccer, ages 4 to 8, Saturdays; bicycle polo, adults, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; football, 6th to 8th grade. Call Cione at 215–685–9880. ••
Civil War memorial unveiling
On Sunday, Sept. 29, a monument will be dedicated to the memory of the Willingmyre brothers, five Fishtown men who all fought in the Civil War. Two of the brothers died while fighting in the war for the Union. The monument will be unveiled at Palmer Cemetery, at Memphis and Palmer Streets. For more information, email jkingsmill@palmercemeteryfishtown.com. ••
