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Port Richmond Tigers hosting signups
Signups for the Port Richmond Tigers baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 are open. To register, stop at the clubhouse, Chatham and Ann streets, weeknights from 6:30 to 8.
For more details, call Tom Mack at 215–275–8838. ••
Girls-only wrestling program has openings
Beat the Streets Philadelphia has started a girls-only wrestling program at the Rizzo PAL Center, Belgrade and Clearfield streets.
All girls ages 6 to 18 are welcome. No experience is necessary. Practices are held on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program is free of charge.
For more details, contact Officer Ernie Rehr, Rizzo PAL director, at 215–426–6583. ••
Weather-Ready Homes workshop
The “Weather-Ready Homes: Climate Change, Energy and Your Health” workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bayard Taylor Elementary, 3698 N. Randolph St., and Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3101 Tyson Ave.
The workshop will include information about climate change and its impacts on the city, how to keep your home and family safe, energy efficiency in homes and public resources available to residents.
The “Weather-Ready Homes: Climate Change, Energy and Your Health” workshop is part of an education and research project led by the Clean Air Council, Drexel University, Energy Coordinating Agency, Liberty Lutheran, the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Participants will receive a $25 gift card as a thank you at the end of the workshop.
For more details and to register, contact Eliza Nobles at [email protected] or 484–461–5375. ••
Friends of Richmond Library meeting
The Friends of Richmond Library will hold a welcome/meet and greet on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.
Join the group for a snack, and learn how to become active in the friends group. This is a chance to advocate for the library. Meetings will be held at the Richmond Branch, 2987 Almond St., on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. For details, visit the Friends of Richmond Library Facebook page. ••
Trip to Atlantic City on Sunday
Holy Innocents Parish is organizing a trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 24.
A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9 a.m. The bus will depart the Tropicana at 4:30 p.m.
The cost is $30. Riders will receive $25 in slot cash.
To reserve a seat, call Cindy at 215–535–2740. ••
Diabetes education program at LSH
Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave., will offer Common Threads: Diabetes Education Program on Tuesdays, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The program is free to individuals 60-plus and will be held over six Tuesday sessions, including Feb. 26 and March 5 and 12. Lunch will be provided after each session.
For details, call 215–426–8610, Ext. 203. ••
Designer bag bingo event is March 1
A designer bag bingo will be held at the Holy Name Church Hall, 701 Gaul St., on Friday, March 1. Tickets are $35 and include six cards for each game, desserts, coffee, tea and water. The event is bring your own snacks and BYOB. For more details, call 215–423–8834. Proceeds benefit Saint Laurentius School. ••
St. Adalbert to host third annual dinner
St. Adalbert Parish will sponsor its Third Annual Dinner, which is a parish fundraiser, in its parish hall, Thompson Street and Allegheny Avenue, on Saturday, March 2, from 6 to 10 p.m.
There will be entertainment by the Polish American String Band and DJ Bart. Dinner includes an appetizer table, dinner and a sweet table. Admission is $30 for adults and $10 for children age 6 to 12 years.
Tickets can be purchased at the rectory, 2645 E. Allegheny Ave., or by calling 215–739–3500. ••
Original Mystery Bingo at St. George Hall
The Port Richmond Tigers will host a spring Mystery Bingo on Sunday, March 3, at St. George Hall, Almond and Venango streets. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games will start at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $30. Home-cooked lunch is included with admission. Games will include two prizes every round. There will also be a Chinese auction, special games and a 50/50 raffle. Seats will be limited.
For tickets and details, call 215–275–8838. ••
Bridesburg Rec summer camp registration
Registration for summer camp at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St., will begin on Wednesday, March 6.
There will be two encampments, which will run four weeks each. Encampments include early, day and extended camps.
The first encampment will run from Monday, June 17, to Friday, July 12. The second encampment will run from Monday, July 15, to Friday, Aug. 9.
All fees must be paid in full at registration. Cost is $110 for each early camp and $200 for each day and extended camps.
For details, call 215–685–1247 or 215–533–6448. ••
St. Paddy’s Day Sip and Shop
A vendor and craft event will be held at Point No Point, 2843 Orthodox St., on Saturday, March 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. Entrance is free and the event will feature vendors, crafts, cash bar, raffles and more.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bridesburg Cougars Cheerleading Squad.
Vendors wanted.
For details, email [email protected]. ••
Travel with North alums on May 11
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore on Saturday, May 11.
A bus will depart the alumni house at Rhawn and Fairfield streets at 8:30 a.m. and arrive back at 8:30 p.m.
The day includes a ticket to the National Aquarium at 11 a.m. and a sit-down late lunch/early dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe at 2 p.m.
There will be about three hours free time before the bus departs the Inner Harbor at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $110, which must be paid in full by April 8.
For information, call 215–543–1051. ••
Adult zumba at Bridesburg Rec Center
The Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St., offers adult zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 8 p.m. The room is air conditioned.
Walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $4. ••
Call for food, clothing donations
Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St., is collecting nonperishable food and clothing for the needy in the neighborhood.
Donations can be dropped off at the rec center weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For details, call 215–685–1247. ••
Richmond Library will host free programming for the public. All events will take place at Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St. For more information, call 215–685–9992.
Read, Baby, Read: Walkers & Talkers Pajama Storytime will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 20 and 27, at 6 p.m.
Dance, wiggle and sing along in the fun storytime for young independent movers. Pajamas optional.
Suggested ages 9 months to 2 years with caregiver. meeting••
Read, Baby, Read: My First Storytime will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 21, at 2:30 p.m. and Feb. 28, at 11 a.m.
Bring your little one for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces.
Suggested ages 0–1, with caregiver. ••
Construction Club will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m.
Build with Lego, MagnaTiles, KEVA Planks, straws, connectors and more. ••
Free workshop for job seekers will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants may drop in at any time.
One-on-one help will be provided to update resumes, apply for online jobs and provide information on accessing resources through PA CareerLink. ••
English as a Second Language classes will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Free ESL class for adults. ••
Yoga for beginners will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, at 6:15 p.m.
Join us for beginner yoga for adults. $5 donation encouraged. ••
Read, Baby, Read: Little Friends Play Group will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 11:30 a.m.
Stay after storytime, play and make some new friends.
Ages 0–2 and all family members welcome. ••
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