Liberti church Halloween party
On Halloween night, liberti church east will open its doors at 2424 E. York St. for kids and families to enjoy games, pumpkin painting, a photo booth (with photo sent later) and tons of candy. This family-friendly part lasts from 6 to 9 p.m. and everything is free and open to the public. Enter at the entrance on Gordon Street. Come by and join in the Halloween fun.
Kensington Co-op member drive
KCFC is starting a “60 in 60” campaign to get 60 new members in 60 days, to reach 400 members by Dec. 1.
Big events include a meet and greet at Pizza Brain/Little Baby’s, 2311/2313 Frankford Ave., on Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; an “Eat and Greet” on Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Adorn Boutique, 1314 Frankford Ave. For more information, visit kcfc.coop. ••
Konrad Square flea market
The Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on two Saturdays, Nov. 2 and 16, at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin streets, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To rent a space call 215–426–9654. ••
FACT to meet
Fishtown Action’s monthly membership meeting will take place Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall.
Guest speakers will include Elizabeth Rosario from Public Health Management Corp., who will explain how to sign up for healthcare benefits through the Affordable Care Act. Leigh Whitaker from SugarHouse will speak about the expansion of the casino. ••
Friends of Cione to meet
Friends of Cione will have a meeting on Wed., Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the Cione Playground Building, Aramingo and Lehigh avenues. Please join and share your ideas on improvements for Cione. We hope to see you there. ••
Beef-and-beer for Barb Zimath
A beef and beer will be held on Friday, Nov. 8 for Barbara Zimath, a Port Richmond woman assaulted during a robbery. The fundraiser will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Polish American String Band Hall, 2729 Westmoreland St. ••
Franklin Towne beef-and-beer
On Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., Franklin Towne Charter High School is holding its annual beef and beer. There will be baskets for silent auction and multiple 50/50 chances. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. To get tickets, visit Franklin Town Charter High School, 9130 Academy Road. ••
Early Christmas bazaar
Christmas comes early at St. John Cantius on Nov. 8 and 9. Enjoy games, homemade Polish food, holiday shopping and more at 4415 Almond St. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. ••
Veterans Day at Campbell Square
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held by the Korean War Veterans, Chapter 38, on Monday, Nov. 11, at Campbell Square in Port Richmond, at Allegheny Avenue and Belgrade Street, at 11 a.m. ••
Bridesburg Historical Society to meet
The next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Marian Hall on the northwest corner of Edgemont and Buckius Streets.
The guest speaker will be a representative from Glen Foerd Mansion. Admission is free. ••
Events at Richmond Library
Kids Cook, a lesson on healthy eating, on Monday, Nov. 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mommy and Me, a storybook reading, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Preschool story time will be held the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. ••
LOPR trip to Lancaster
The Ladies of Port Richmond will take a trip to the American Music Theatre in Lancaster to see The First Noel Christmas on Saturday, Nov. 30. Cost of tickets is $100 for adults, $70 for children 11 to 17, and $60 for children under 10. The group will depart at 9:30 a.m. from Cambell Square. For reservations call Mary Lou Leuters, 215–427–3222. ••
Wreaths Across Palmer
Please support “Wreaths Across Palmer” on Dec. 14 by helping honor veterans buried in Palmer Cemetery. Visit waa.convio.net/goto/wreathsacrosspalmer before Nov. 30 to donate. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit that honors deceased veterans by laying a wreath on graves. The Dec. 14 event is rain or shine. For more info., email veapdd214@gmail.com. ••
Chance drive for a Santa visit
Tickets are on sale now for a chance drive to win a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. To get your tickets, visit St. Anne’s Parish Church, 2328 E Lehigh Ave. Tickets are $5 each or $10 for three.
The Clauses will visit on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the church or by calling 215–739–4590. Benefits St. Anne’s Development Fund. ••
Beef-and-beer for St. Joachim
A fundraiser is being held to support St. Joachim Parish’s appeal to the Vatican to be reopened. The beef and beer will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Philadelphia Ballroom, at 2014 Hornig Road. Tickets: $30.
No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets, contact Patricia Smiley, at 215–520–5616, Pete Specos, at 267–738–3103 or David Harris, at 267–226–0225. ••
Kids’ basketball clinics
Once again, Jen Ricco-McCook is running basketball clinics for boys and girls ages 7 to 13. Individual clinics will be held Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Samuel Rec.
Please call to schedule an individual clinic. Team clinics can also be arranged. For further information please call or email, 267–325–1416, riccoj23@aol.com. ••
Kensington Co-op marketplace
Kensington Community Food Co-op runs a food marketplace every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Circle of Hope (2nd floor), at 2009 Frankford Ave. For more information, go to kcfc.coop. ••
Computer classes at LSH
Lutheran Settlement House is now offering free computer classes. Beginner classes are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursdays, intermediate classes are from 12 to 3 p.m., and the “Job Readiness” class is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Each class is free. Please call 215–426–8610 for more information. Location: 1340 Frankford Ave. ••
Bridesburg Rec. Christmas drive
Through the Aid for Friends Christmas 2013 drive, items for senior shut-ins are currently being collected at the Bridesburg Recreation Center.
Suggested items include toiletries, clothes, household items, and cash donations. For more information, contact Miss Jackie at 215–685–1247. ••
Classes at Bridesburg Rec.
Zumba classes are being held Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Zumba Toning is on Wednesdays. Cost: $4 per class. Scrapbooking class is Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per class. Ladies’ Bowling League meets Tuesdays at Erie Lanes at 9 a.m. Cost: $10. For more information, call 215–685–1247.
By My Side group events
Playgroups and playschool are offered at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1542 E. Montgomery Ave.
There are groups and school available most days of the week for children ages birth to 4 years. For more info, visit www.neighborhoodparenting.org, email teriramsay@comcast.net or call Teri Ramsay at 267–693–7016. ••
St. Anne’s bingo
En-joy a smoke-free bingo game in the St. Anne’s so-cial hall with a full kit-chen. There are two pro-gress-ive jack-pots each week. The total prizes awar-ded each week are over $3,000.
Bingo runs every Sunday, with doors open-ing at 4 p.m. and games be-gin-ning at 6 p.m. Located at Memphis and Tucker streets. For more information, call 215–739–4590. ••
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