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Aqua String Band concert
Aqua String Band will host its annual Bridesburg Community Concert on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St., on the front lawn. Bring your family, friends and lawn chair. The free event will include snacks, refreshments and prizes. For more details, follow Aqua String Band on Facebook.
MDA fundraiser
Walter Pomroy is hosting a fundraiser in Fishtown for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the 47th year. Pomroy is selling sodas and hot dogs for $1 at 392 Belgrade St. every day, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 4.
Richmond Library events
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host several children’s programs in the fall. Construction Club for all ages will be held on Fridays, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 13 and 27, and Nov. 10 and 24, at 3:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to build with LEGOS, MagnaTiles, KEVA planks, Straws and Connectors, and more. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Preschool Storytime will be held on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Playtime for children ages 1 to 4 will be held on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. Sensory Storytime geared toward children on the autism spectrum and their families will be held on Mondays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. For more details, call 215–686–9992.
Family Fun Day
Friends of Cione and ORCA welcome everyone to Cione Recreation Center, 2600 Aramingo Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will feature a DJ, food, game train, bubble ball soccer, balloon art, face painting and a magic show. For more details, visit the Friends of Cione Facebook page.
Penny party
Bethesda Methodist Church, 2820 E. Venango St., will host a penny party on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost is $5 for 25 tickets, a dessert and beverage. Hoagies and hot dogs will be available for purchase.
Birthday block party
Friends of Hackett will celebrate its 4th birthday with a block party on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Horatio Hackett School. 2161 E. York St. The event will feature a bounce house, water activities, music, food, drinks and family fun.
Spaghetti dinner
American Legion Post 821, 4404 Salmon St., will host a spaghetti dinner, on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 per adult $4 per child, or $25 per family. The meal will be prepared and served by the veteran members of Post 821 and will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Cash bar available.
Yoga by the River
The Delaware River City Corporation will host Yoga By The River on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. at Pulaski Park, Allegheny and N. Delaware avenues. Instructors from The Breathing Room will guide a class geared for all abilities. Cost is $5. Register online at portrichmondyoga.eventbrite.com or pay cash or check the day of the event. Bring a mat or borrow one. All skill levels welcome. For more details, call 215–425–8350 or email info@drcc-phila.org. For more about DRCC, visit drcc-phila.org.
Girl Scouts at A&W
Girl Scout troops at the Frank Glavin “A&W” Playground, 2600 E. Westmoreland St. will begin holding meetings the week of Sept. 11. The program runs from September through May. Brownies for grades 1–3 will meet on Monday, Sept. 11, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Daisy for grades K-1 will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 6:05 to 7 p.m. Older girls for grades 6–12 will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., and Juniors for grades 4–6 will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. For more details about Girl Scouting, visit gsep.org.
Troop 120 meeting
Troop 120 will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John Cantius, 4415 Almond St. Boys ages 11 and older are welcome to join. For details, contact Troop 120 at Troop120@hotmail.com.
Back-To-School event
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a back-to-school event for parents and children in grades K-12 on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 3:30 p.m. Learn about the afterschool LEAP program and other resources at the library. For more details, call 215–686–9992.
Dance and tumbling registration
Frank Glavin “A&W” Playground, 2600 E. Westmoreland St., will hold its dance and tumbling registration on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. A $20 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration and cost is $30 per month. Programs begin week of Oct. 2. For more details, call 215–685–9898 or email glavinaw@gmail.com
Horseshoe tournament
The Bridesburg Lawton VFW Post #2 will host its annual Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Post, 4638 Richmond St. The event will be begin at 9 a.m. Register for the contest at the Post any day after 3 p.m. Spots fill quickly, so register early. For more details, stop at the post or call
215–537–0187.
A&W flea market
The Frank Glavin Advisory Council will host a flea market at A&W Playground, 2600 E. Westmoreland St., on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per space. Vendors must bring own table.
No food vendors. For more details, call 215–685–9898 or email glavinaw@gmail.com.
OLPR Golf Classic
The 5th annual Our Lady of Port Richmond Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Bensalem Country Club. Sponsors needed. Early registration is available. Sponsors and early registrants due by Sept. 12. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the event and cost is $125.Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School and returned to 3233 E. Thompson St. For forms and questions, contact Renee Rozniatoski st 215–739–1920 or renee@ourladyofportrichmond.com.
Ryan Kelly memorial fundraiser
The 2nd annual Ryan Kelly Beef and Beer will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Southhampton Room, 2980 Southhampton Road. Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase until Oct. 1. Proceeds will go to Friends of Saint George. Individual and business donations are appreciated. A bus will be available for transportation the night of the event courtesy of Friends of Saint George. The bus will leave St. George at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, to donate or reserve a spot on the bus, contact Amy Kelly-Campbell at 267–207–4665 or William Kelly at 215–900–5228.
Greenway 5K
The Delaware River City Corporation will hold its annual Greenway 5K on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. This year, the event will be held at the newly opened K&T Trail, starting at the Frankford Boat Launch, 5600 block of Tacony Street. Registration is now open at runtheday.com/register/detail/greenway-5k . Volunteers needed. For more details, call 215–425–8350 or email info@drcc-phila.org.
Luncheon for Kensington High grads
The annual Kensington High School Alumni Association luncheon is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln Highway in Trevose. The luncheon is open to all Kensington graduates and guests. Cost is $30 per person. The deadline for payment is Oct. 6. For details, email milly113@aol.com.
Pumpkin painting party
The Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a pumpkin painting party for children and families on Monday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. The event will include spooky stories and activities and pumpkins for painting. For more details, call 215–686–9992.
St. Anne’s Fall Fling
St. Anne’s School reunion committee will host its Fall Fling on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at The Cottage Green, 9901 Ashton Road. Cost is $50 per person and includes open bar, buffet, music, photo booth and parking. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, Contact Nellie at 215–634–4665 or Theresa at 215–425–3219.
Autumn celebration
The Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host an autumn celebration for children and families on Monday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. Celebrate the season with autumn stories and a fun craft. For more details, call 215–686–9992.
Tigers Tot Soccer
The Port Richmond Tigers are now accepting signups for tot soccer. The program is for girls and boys ages 31/2 to 6. Sign up at The Clubhouse, 2423 E. Ann St. T-ball pictures are now in. For details, call tom Mack at 215–275–8838.
Football and cheer registration
Football and cheer registration is now open for The Leprechaun Sports Association. Registration for football is open to all new and returning football players ages 5 to 13. Registration fee is $100 and helmets are $80. Registration for cheer is open to all new and returning cheerleaders ages 5 to 12. Registration fee is $95. For more details, call 267–319–1845, email LeprechaunSports@yahoo.com or stop by The Clubhouse, 2973 Gaul St., on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Flea market
There will be a flea market on every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Free Church of St. John, Emerald and Elkhart streets. Spaces cost $20. For details, call Millie at 215–303–5595 or 215–954–2335.
Portside summer arts camp
Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., will hold summer arts camp until Aug. 18, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 12. After-care and 1-week session available. Space is limited. For details, call 215–427–1514 or visit portsiderartscenter.org.
CareerLink workshops
CareerLink will provide enhanced career services and work-based trainings at the Fishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave on Tuesdays, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 26, from noon to 5 p.m. The sessions will build skill development and offer employment resources as well as connect individuals seeking services with the resources and capabilities of the PA CareerLink system. For details, call 215–685–9990.
Doo Wop festival
The Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival will be held on Sunday, September 10, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. There will be 12 of the areas top vocal groups, Philly’s best oldies disc jockeys and a 5-hour indoor dance party. Admission is $25.00 and includes food, draft beer & soda. All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia FOP Survivors Fund.
Senior produce vouchers
Philadelphia seniors ages 60 and older can now receive $20 in vouchers for fresh produce from Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh Pennsylvania-grown produce sold at 55 certified farmers’ markets in Philadelphia. Income-eligible Philadelphia residents, who will be age 60 or older by Dec. 31, may receive the vouchers at PCA, 642 North Broad St. on weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; except Thursday, June 22, and at other designated sites. For other designated sites and details, call 215–765–9040.
Tot rec program
The Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., tot program will begin in September. Child must be of age as of Sept. 1. Pre K for age 4 will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from noon to 2:40 p.m. Pre School for age 3 will be held on Thursdays and Fridays, from noon to 2:40 p.m. Toddler Time for age 2 will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For details, contact Miss Jackie at 215–685–1247.
Looking for pictures from the Vet
Lou and Lynn Iatarola are planning a book on Veterans Stadium, and are asking the public to submit photos.The Iatarolas are looking for images related to sporting events, concerts and special events held at the Vet as well as demolition photos and images of the stadium area before and during construction. Images and stories associated with the images can be emailed to Vetstadiummemories@gmail.com
Game night
Friends of Penn Treaty School and Circle of Hope host a monthly family and teen friendly game night on the fourth Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2007 Frankford Ave. Games & snacks are provided, but guests are welcome to bring more.
Toddler storytime
Fishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., will hold toddler storytime on Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0 to 3 1/2.
Donate aluminum can tabs
The Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., is collecting aluminum tabs. The collection benefits the Ronald McDonald House.
Looking for classmates
The Class of 1967 from Kensington High School for Girls will hold its 50th reunion in October. Date and location is forthcoming. If you were a member of the Class of 1967 and are interested in the reunion, contact Lynn Dixon at alynndixon@gmail.com.
Cione Playground programs
Cione Playground, 2600 Aramingo Ave., is offering programs to the public. Zumba classes will be held on Fridays, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and cost is $5 per class. Free arts and crafts for kids ages 5 to 12 will take place on Saturdays, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Flag Football for kids 10 to 12. Cost is $5. Chess will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays, from noon to 1:30 p.m. No cost. All ages and skill levels. For details or to signup for programs, call 215–685–9880 or follow Cione Recreation Center on Facebook.
Glavin Playground programs
Frank Glavin “A&W” Playground is offering the following programs. Improv for Kids is held on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:30, for children ages 8 to 12. The drama program aims to improve self-confidence, social skills and teach kids how to make up silly scenes on the spot. Fee is $40 for eight weeks. Advance registration is required. Book Club for youth ages 6 and over will be held on Mondays, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with Miss Bridget. Program is free. Chess Club for youth ages 6 and older will be held on Tuesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of chess and strategies to improve. Cost is $20 for eight weeks. For details on programs, call 215–685–9898 or email glavinaw@gmail.com.
Food pantry hours change
St. Michael’s Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, has revised hours for the weekly food pantry distributions. Distribution hours are from 11 a.m. to noon. There will no longer be evening hours. Members from the 19125 and 19134 may come twice a month or three times a month if a month has five Thursdays. For details, call 215–423–0792.
Women self-defense classes
Women self-defense classes will be held at Fishtown Recreation Center, 1202 E. Montgomery Ave., on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per class. Course certification available. Classes are held on the third and fourth Tuesday of every month. For details, call 862–371–4455 or 215–685–9885 or email gmtrrobinson45@gmail.com.
Yoga at Towey Rec
Roots2Rise will hold yoga classes at Towey Rec, 1832 N. Howard St., on Wednesdays, at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Participants must bring a mat. For details, visit roots2rise.com.
Support group
Lost parents and family members group meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Cione Recreation Center, Lehigh and Aramingo avenues. Anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one, friend or whoever is welcome.
Bridesburg food pantry
Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., is accepting nonperishable food and clothing donations for the needy in the neighborhood. Donations can be dropped off on weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Bingo at Ukrainian Cathedral
Bingo will be held at the Ukrainian Cathedral, 801 N. 8th St. on every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Private parking lot on premises. For details, call 215–839–8103.
Bingo at St. Anne’s Center
St. Anne’s Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St., offers bingo on Monday and Thursdays. Bingo supplies are on sale at 11 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. Bingo will begin at 12:30 p.m. Registration required for lunch. Free parking is available. CCT transportation is offered for members 65 and up. For details, call 215–426–9799.
Senior exercise classes
Exercise classes for people 50 and older will be offered at St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Class schedule will be Enhance-Fitness on Mondays at 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., Chair Yoga on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. (except the second Tuesday of each month), and Tai Chi on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Creative art classes
St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St., is offering creative workshops for individuals ages 50 and older. Clay Creations will be held on Fridays, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Creating with the Color Wheel, an interactive painting class with Michael Secor, will be held on Tuesdays, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required. For details, call 215–426–9799.
Zumba classes
Zumba classes for adults are held year-round at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m. Room is air-conditioned. Cost is $4 per class. All are welcome.
Scrapbooking
Adult scrapbooking takes place at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Bring photos and a book. All other supplies provided. Room is air-conditioned. For details, contact Miss Jackie at 215–685–1247.
Ladies bowling league
Bridesburg Recreation Center sponsors a ladies bowling league on Tuesdays, at 9 a.m. at Erie Lanes. Interested women can come any Tuesday morning. For details, contact Miss Jackie at 215–685–1247.
Bridesburg bows and banners
Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., has patriotic, police, firemen, breast cancer bows and Bridesburg pride banners available for purchase. . Bows and banners cost $3 each and can be purchased any weekday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Orders for bows for special events are available with three-day delivery. All proceeds benefit the children’s activities at the center. For details, call 215–685–1247.
Marine veterans group
The All Divisions Detachment of the Pennsylvania Marine Corps League, a Marine veterans group, is seeking Marines and Navy Corpsmen to join its detachment. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, at 7p.m. at the FOP building, 11630 Caroline Road. For more information, email quartermaster Don Campanile at doncampanile@yahoo.com, call Charlie Trainor at 267–281–2228 or visit alldivisionsmcl.org.
