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Bridesburg Historical Society to meet
The next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held tonight, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall, on the northwest corner of Edgemont and Buckius Streets. Please bring any memorabilia or stories of “Old Christmas” to share. Refreshments will be served. Free event. ••
Boy Scout Troop 11 fundraiser
The troop needs your support on Thursday, Dec. 12 at Chik Fil A, 2301 E. Butler St., from 5 to 8 p.m. When placing your order, tell them you are there for Troop 11. If you have a boy from 11 to 17-year-old, have him join the troop. The troop meets on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace and the Incarnation Church, Edgemont and Venango streets. ••
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. Contact Patricia Smiley, at 215–520–5616. ••
Wreaths Across Palmer
Please support “Wreaths Across Palmer” on Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. by helping honor veterans buried in Palmer Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a ational nonprofit that honors deceased veterans by laying a wreath on graves. The Dec. 14 event is rain or shine. For info., email [email protected]. ••
St. Michael’s Christmas Bazaar
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland St., will have a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be pictures with Santa, baked goods for sale, a Tombola Table, raffles and much more. There will also be a table with anti-bullying information and pledge cards to sign. Please bring a canned good to this event, to support the church’s food antry. ••
Christmas carols at Penn Treaty
On Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m., the singing of Christmas carols will take lace at Penn Treaty Park. Children are encouraged to bring handmade ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree. ••
Company B auditions
Singers, dancers, actors or anyone from ages 8–18 interested in becoming a member of a musical theatre groupis invited to audition for Company B’s Spring 2014 season at the Bridesburg Recreation Center on Dec. 14. Junior Group (ages 8–12) will audition at 11:30 a.m.; senior group (13–18) will audition at 1 p.m. Come prepared to ing a musical theatre or movie song. ••
Walking Fish ‘American Fairy Tales’
B. Someday Productions will present a family-friendly, holiday performance of ‘American Fairy Tales’ from Dec. 18 to 31 at Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave. The cost is $7 for children (under 15) and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at walkingfishtheatre.com or at the door. Call 215–427–9255. ••
Bridesburg Rec. Christmas drive
Through the Aid for Friends Christmas 2013 drive, items for senior hut-ins are currently being collected at the Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St. Suggested items include toiletries, clothes, household items, and cash. Contact Miss Jackie at 215–685–1247. Men’s softball team sign-ups are also happening at the Rec. Center. Teams only wanted for Spring/Summer 2014 ign-ups in wooden bat league, possibly going to single wall bat. For more information, call Dan at 215–604–6004. ••
Cione Rec. Center programs
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. For more information, call Cione at 215–685–9880 or top by Aramingo and Lehigh Avenues.••
LSH classes in Fishtown
Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave., has announced its weekly class schedule: Active Plus (dancercise) with Rita, Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., $3. Thai Chi with Milton McGriff, Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., $3. Line dancing with Arnie, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., $3. For more information, call LSH at 215–426–8610. ••
Port Richmond Leprechauns sign ups
Basketball sign-ups are taking place ow. The clubhouse will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages are 6–18, both boys and girls. There is a $10 deposit due at the time of sign ups. Leprechauns Clubhouse is located at 2973 Gaul St. For more information, call 215–423–6309. ••
St. Peter Christmas schedule
The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 1019 N. 5th St., will have the following Christmas liturgy schedule: On Christmas Eve, the Archdiocesan Boy’s Choir will perform at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Church. At 10 p.m., the choir and orchestra will perform in the Upper Church. On Christmas Day, liturgies will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Church, 11 a.m., in Spanish, in the Upper Church, and 12:30 p.m. in the Upper Church. ••
Activities at Bridesburg Rec.
Zumba classes are being held Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 .m. Zumba Toning is on Wednesdays. Cost: $4 per class. Scrap booking 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. Preschool is offered Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 2:40 p.m.
There are two spots left in the afternoon class. Child must be 3 as of Sept. 1, and must be potty trained. Toddler time is Mondays and Thursdays, noon to 2 .m. Three spots are available in the afternoon class. Child must be 2 as of Sept. 1. ••
Tax help deadline Jan. 15
The City has created PHL Tax LOOP (Longtime Owner Occupants Program) to provide tax relief to ease the burden for these homeowners. If you are approved, your tax bill will e reduced for 10 years. To get these savings, the city must receive your application by January 15, 2014, and you have to meet the requirements — call 215–686–9200 with questions and visit www.phila.gov/loop for more info. If you are not eligible for LOOP, you may be eligible for other tax relief rograms. ••
Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund
The fund will be accepting nominations for tuition assistance grants until Jan. 31, 2014. The nominees must be the children or grandchildren of dues-paying members of Northeast Catholic Alumni Association, Inc. The fund awards $261,000 in grants each year. Find the nomination form online at necathalumni.org/news, or request a form by calling 215–543–1051. ull;•
Craft classes in Kensington
Arts and crafts classes for adults are eing offered in the Studio at Beacon on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open studio format means you may come anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 to articipate. Free and open to all adults. Materials, acks, and lively conversation provided. Beacon is located at 2364 E. Cumberland Street. For more information, visit thewordatbeacon.org or call 215–423–6216. ••