Mother of Divine Grace spaghetti supper
MDG is hosting its annual spaghetti supper on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, which can be purchased in the school hall on Monmouth Street. Join your neighbors for an afternoon of fine Italian dining. For more information, call 215–837–7755.
New business open house
The Michael J. Primavera Insurance Agency, Inc. a Farmer’s Insurance agency, will host a new business open house at 601 Belgrade St. on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free refreshments and a chance to meet neighbors and learn about the business. For more information, call the agency at 267–428–1655.
Finquita Fiesta
A fundraiser for the farmers in training at La Finquita will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at 436 W. Master St. Cost: $20 in advance/$25 at the door for all you can drink, live music, and a warm fire. For more information, visit lafinquitask.wordpress.com. ••
Konrad Square flea market
The Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Nov. 16, at Konrad Square, Tulip and Dauphin streets, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To rent a space call 215–426–9654. ••
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. ••
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 be 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. ••
St. Anne’s Christmas Bazaar
St. Anne’s will host a holiday craft and Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held on the second floor in the Social Hall, Memphis and Tucker streets.
There will be many vendors to buy from, plus Santa’s secret workshop, and games for the children. The kitchen will be selling homemade food. Tables are still available for $25. To reserve a table, call Karen 215–634–6138. ••
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 storytime will be the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. ••
Sons of Italy Ladies Night
The Sons of Italy in Port Richmond will hold its second annual Ladies Night on Thursday Nov. 21. Cost $5 in advance, which includes a glass of wine and snacks. For more info or to ask about working as a vendor, call or email Gina at 215–634–2553 and glucano@comcast.net. ••
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. ••
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
Enjoy a smoke-free bingo game in the St. Anne’s social hall with a full kit-chen. There are two progressive jack-pots each week. The total prizes awarded each week are over $3,000.
Bingo runs every Sunday, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and games beginning at 6 p.m. Located at Memphis and Tucker streets. For more information, call 215–739–4590. ••
Cione Rec Center
The Cione after school program now has openings. The program is for boys and girls age 5 to 12. It runs from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday from now until Memorial Day in May.
The program includes homework help, arts and crafts, activities, snacks etc. For more information, call Cione at 215–685–9880 or stop by Aramingo and Lehigh Avenues. ••
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