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St. George revised Mass schedule
St. George Parish, 2700 E. Venango St., new Mass schedule is Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday night at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Please call the Rectory at 215–739–3102 for any questions.
Lillian Marrero activities
Every Friday, the Lillian Marrero Branch, 601 W. Lehigh Ave., will offer different physical fitness activities throughout the summer on Fridays at 11 a.m. for kids. Activities include yoga, dancing and jump rope. Every Monday, the library will host adult yoga from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Roots to Rise instructors will lead the classes. All classes are part of a healthy community initiative at the branch in partnership with the Philadelphia Health Department.
Crochet Club
The Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave., will hold Crochet Club every Thursday at 9 a.m. For more details, call 215–426–8610.
Read, Baby, Read My First Storytime
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host Read, Baby, Read My First Storytime on and Thursday, July 19, at 11 a.m. Bring your little one for free lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces. For children ages birth to 12 months with caregiver. Childcares and groups, please call the library to make an appointment. Call ahead to make sure the library is open.
A Wrinkle In Time Book Club
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St, will host A Wrinkle in Time book club on Thursday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Read Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle In Time and do related crafts and activities. Sign up required.
Movie night in Powers Park
The Powers Park Conservancy in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society, the Richmond Branch of the Free Library, and Port Richmond Town Watch presents Eleanor’s Secret. Movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., on Friday, July 27, with games and events prior at 6:30 p.m. including book readings at 8 p.m. at Powers Park, Ann & Almond streets. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will move inside to the Richmond Library adjacent to the park.
30th annual Sean Daily Tournament
The Port Richmond Tigers will host the 30th annual Sean Daily Memorial Sports Tournament on Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, at Cohox Playground, Cedar and Ann streets. The event includes softball, basketball, soccer for all ages, women’s volleyball. Teams should register at the Clubhouse, Chatham and Ann streets, by Friday, July 20. Early bird special available for softball registration fee. T-shirts and food will be available for purchase. For more details, call Tom Mack at 215–275–8838 or the Clubhouse at 215–423–7611.
Norphans reunion
The Norphans, grads of North Catholic HS , are running their 7th annual reunion at Keenan’s in North Wildwood, NJ on Saturday, July 28. For more details, visit norphans.org or call Mike McBride at 215–588–9411 for tickets.
Fleet Reserve Association meeting
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) George L. Carlin; Branch 001 will hold a meeting, Monday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. at USCG Sector Delaware Bay, 1 Washington Ave. Meetings are held the first Monday of every Monday and will be held on the second Monday if the first is a holiday. Enlisted active duty, retired, and veteran USN, USMC, and USCG are welcome. For details, contact Pat LaRose at [email protected].
Holy Inn going to AC
Holy Innocents Catholic Church is organizing a casino trip for Wednesday, Aug. 15.
A bus will depart from L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9:30 a.m. A Mass will be celebrated at noon at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, followed by a procession to a blessing of the sea. A carnival-like reception at St. Michael Church will follow.
The trip includes a $25 slots package at Tropicana Casino. The bus will depart the casino at 5 p.m. The cost is $30, and money is due by Aug. 6.To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215–535–2740.
16th annual Shore Thing
St. Anne Parish will hold its 16th annual Shore Thing on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Keenan’s, Wildwood, NJ. Tickets cost $35 and include domestic bottled beer, wine, soda, buffet, music, and photo booth. All proceeds go toward the installation of an elevator life in St. Anne Church. For tickers, call 215–425–3219.
Vermont-New Hampshire trip
Join the Happy Travelers on a five-day Vermont/New Hampshire trip from Monday, Sept. 17, to Friday, Sept. 21. The tour includes a luncheon at the Trapp Family Lodge with a tour and actual movie version of the real Maria Von Trapp (Sound of Music), dinner on board a scenic railroad, Loon Gondola, cruise on Squam Lake, where “On Golden Pond” was filmed, live entertainment and more. Package includes motor coach transportation, four nights hotel (two in Vermont, two in New Hampshire), four breakfasts, three dinners, luncheon at the Trapp Family Lodge, admission to all attractions, taxes, gratuities including the bus drive and baggage handling. $875 double occupancy. For more details and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski 215–922–1700 or 215–813–2780.
All Saints Nashville senior trip
Join All Saints for a taste of Country Christmas at The Grand Ole Opry from Saturday, Dec. 8, to Wednesday, Dec. 12. $725 double includes four breakfasts, four dinners, two nights in Virginia, two nights at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, a show at The Ryman Theater, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and deluxe motor coach transportation. All taxes and gratuities included. For more details, call Ann at 215–533–3984.
Tumbling instructor needed
Frank Glavin, A&W Playground, is looking for an energetic and knowledgeable instructor for its Tumbling Program, which serves children aged 3 through teen. Program will start in September and runs through end of April. Performance show concludes program in the spring. Please send resume to Glavin Advisory Council, 2600 E Westmoreland St., 19134. For more details, contact office at 215–685–9898.
Bridesburg Pool bricks
Own a piece of the Bridesburg Pool. Authentic pool bricks are available for purchase for $10 each. Proceeds benefit the gymnastics program. Bricks available while supplies last.
