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 through Dec. 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Call 215–739–0353 to join. ••
Local artist in District’s show
The School District of Philadelphia will host its 15th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with the opening of an art exhibit tonight, Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at The Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street.
One of the featured artists is Juan Delgado, a recent graduate of Kensington Business High School. Questions can be addressed to LuzSelenia Salas, at 267–255–9726. ••
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. Discuss zoning issues at 2983 Richmond St., and the PennDOT I-95 Revive project. ••
Bridesburg Rec. 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. ••
Konrad Square flea market
The Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 19, at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin streets, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To rent a space, call Vicky at 215–426–9654. ••
Samuel Rec. vendor fair
Visit Samuel Rec. Cetner, 3539 Gaul St., on Saturday, Oct. 5, for a vendor fair with 17 vendors, from noon to 3 p.m. Gift basket chances and refreshments will be sold to support Samuel’s under-8 soccer team. ••
Yoga in Campbell Square
Enjoy yoga in Campbell Square, Belgrade Street and Allegheny Avenue, at 10:30 a.m. on 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. ••
Saint Geroge Church bingo
Saint George Church will hold its regular monthly bingo on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the church hall, Salmon and Venango streets.
Come enjoy the afternoon with friends. Call the church for more information, 215–739–3102. ••
‘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. ••
Concilio Homeowner Workshop
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., Concilio will host a homeownership workshop. The topics include budgeting, credit repair, mortgage and the purchase process.
Philadelphia residents will be potentially eligible for a city grant that assists qualified purchasers with their closing costs.
To register for the event and to learn more, please RSVP to Irina at irina.valentin@elconcilio.net or 21–627–3100. Location: Concilio, 705 N. Franklin St. ••
Bridesburg Historical Society to meet
The next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held on Wednesday Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall on the northwest corner of Buckius and Edgemont Streets.
The presentation will be “The Farms of Bridesburg Borough — 1850.” Admission is free and refreshments will be served. ••
October’s Second Saturday in Port Richmond
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. ••
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. ••
Halloween beef-and-beer
Help out the Fishtown Bells under-10 girls’ soccer team. Join the team for a beef-and-beer on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Ukrainian Club, 847 N. Franklin St. A $25 admission price includes a full buffet, draft beer, a DJ, 50/50 raffle and auctions. See any Fishtown Bells parent for tickets, for call Colleen Cain at 215–806–0840, or TJ Farrell at 267–496–9068. ••
Dog adoption day at Atonement Church
Come check out some great dogs who need new homes as you walk First Friday on Oct. 4. Stop by Atonement Church, 1544 E. Montgomery Ave., beginning at 5 p.m. Get acquainted with adoption options, volunteer, rescue and adopt. We need pet parents and you need someone to love. ••
St. Anne’s all-class reunion
Join St. Anne’s Reunion Committee 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. ••
Tutoring at New Kingdom
Registration is now open for “The Kingdom Tutoring,” a free after-school program for students in grades K — 8 at New Kingdom Baptist Church, 2445 N. Mascher St.
Parents must register their children at the church, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. For additional information, call 267–273–0431, or email thekingdomtutoring@gmail.com.
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