PRCG to meet
Join the Port Richmond Community Group on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians’ church hall, at Allegheny Avenue at Gaul St. There will be zoning issues presented for community vote. Email questions to prcghelp@aol.com. ••
Rizzo PAL signups
The Rizzo PAL Center is offering instructional basketball for boys and girls ages 6–8, and girls’ in-house basketball for ages 9–12. Also, a wiffleball league for boys ages 9–13. Sign-ups are Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The Rizzo PAL Girls’ Positive Images Program, for ages 10–17, will have a registration night on Monday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Officer Ernie at 215–426–6583. ••
Fall Fest at Greensgrow
Join Subaru and Greensgrow Farms for a celebration of local food, crafts and farm fun. Sample local food, enjoy live music, vote in the chili competition, enjoy various crafts and vendors, visit the farmer’s market and bring the kids.
Check out greensgrow.org/event/6th-annual-subaru-fall-festival-at-greensgrow-farms/ for more information. Location: Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St., on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ••
Locals to perform ‘Anything Goes’
Jardel Drama (Jardel Recreational Center, 1500 Cottman Ave.) presents the Cole Porter Musical, “Anything Goes,” on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.
All tickets are $10. The director as well as several performers are Port Richmond locals. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jardel Drama at jardeldrama@gmail.com. ••
Day of service at Hackett
Join Villanova, Friends of Hackett and Land Stewards, LLC at Hackett Elementary School on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of service. Help plant, weed, rake, etc. RSVP to info@friendsofhackett.org. Villanova will provide lunch for all volunteers that RSVP.
Also, give your input to help design the new Hackett school yard on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 2139 E. Cumberland St. ••
Scripture study at M.D.G.
The topic of Mother of Divine Grace’s fall scripture study will be “women of the Old Testament.” Join in on this 10-week study on Wednesday nights from tonight through Dec. 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost of the study is $12. Call 215–739–0353 to join. ••
St. John Cantius carnival
Join neighbors and parishioners from today through Saturday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the annual church carnival. The carnival will also run on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy amusement rides, games, chances and food at the church, 4415 Almond St. ••
Yoga in Campbell Square
Enjoy yoga in Campbell Square, Belgrade Street and Allegheny Avenue, at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Visit www.breathingonrichmond.com for more information, or call 215–370–5362. ••
Bridesburg Rec. Center flea market
On Oct. 5, the Bridesburg Council of Churches will hold a flea market at the Bridesburg Recreation Center, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces are $15, bring your own table. Rain or shine. Refreshments will be sold, and Rite Aid will have flu shots available. To reserve a table space, call Carol at 267–738–5414. ••
FNA Zoning to meet
The Fishtown Neighbors Association will discuss zoning issues at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.
Issues up for discussion: 2304 Mercer St., a proposal for an off-street parking space; and 1335–37 Frankford Ave., a proposal for a café, bakery and distillery in an industrial building. The meeting will take place at the Fishtown Rec. Center, 1202 E Montgomery Ave. ••
PROPAC and PRTW to meet
Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic and Port Richmond Town Watch will meet on Oct. 3, at Columbia Social Club, 3529 Almond St., at 6:30 p.m. Zoning issues at 2983 Richmond St., as well as the PennDOT I-95 Revive project, are on the agenda. ••
‘Blessing of the Animals’
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will be offering a “Blessing of the Animals” worship service on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m.
Leashed pets or pets in a container can be brought to the church for blessing during this service.
Location: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street. ••
October’s Second Saturday
October’s Second Saturday in Port Richmond will feature a pumpkin art contest and showcase. Join in on the fun on Oct. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., on the 3100 block of Richmond St., between Allegheny Avenue and Clearfield St.
For children, bring a painted pumpkin to be showcased on Richmond Street the day of the event.
For adults, bring your creatively carved pumpkin to be judged in our ‘Best Pumpkin on Richmond St.’ contest.
All entries must pre-register by Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Sweets & Treats, 3138 Richmond St. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/portrichmondsecondsaturdays. ••
St. Agnes-St. John festival
The Slovak RC Church of St. Agnes-St. John invites everyone to the celebration of its 106th anniversary at its annual festival on Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fourth and Brown streets.
Enjoy games, chances, food and more. For more details, call the rectory at 215–627–0340. ••
Programs at Frank Glavin
Registrations for all programs are now being accepted. Enroll in insruction for children ages 3 and up in tap, jazz ballet and tumbling; Tae-Kwon-Do for ages 5 and older, and Zumba for ages 16 and older.
There are also spots open for Girl Scouts, ages K-grade 12. The After School Cares program follows the Catholic school schedule for all grades, from 3 to 6 p.m. For information about all programs, call 215–685–9898. ••
St. Anne’s ‘Coach Bingo’
The last St. Anne’s Coach Bingo, on Sept. 7, was a great success. The bag for the last game retailed at $899. For $30 admission, enjoy snacks, coffee and cake while you play bingo for Coach bags.
The next Coach Bingo will be Oct. 19, at Memphis and Tucker streets. Funds will be used for the purchase of bingo at St. Anne’s social hall, which is operated by dedicated volunteers. Contact Theresa Stahl at puffmomma3@msn.com for more information. ••
Penn Treaty Park flea market
Enjoy a flea market in the park on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Delaware and Columbia avenues, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own table, and send a check for $15 made out to “The Tamanend Fund” to Barbara Morehouse, 2171 E. Letterly St., Phila., PA, 19125, or call for more information, 215–425–0393. ••
St. Anne’s all-class reunion
Join St. Anne’s alumni for an afternoon of music, dancing, a buffet and an open bar with classmates, family friends and neighbors on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m.
The reunion will be held at The Cottage Green, 9001 Ashton Rd. Tickets are $50, and must be purchased by Sat., Oct. 19. To purchase tickets, please contact Nelli Hohenstein at 215–634–4665, or nellieh307@comcast.net. ••
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