Fitness class at Bridesburg Rec
Bridesburg resident Carrie Hunter will lead a free 20/10/5 Outdoor FitCamp (20 minutes cardio, 10 minutes strength training and 5 minutes core work) on Tuesday, June 27, at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St.
There are two classes, at 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., and all levels are welcome. The class is on the tennis courts.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/riverfront-north-partnership-16736377259. ••
Strawberry festival in Somerton
St. Andrew’s In-The-Field, 500 Somerton Ave., will host a Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be strawberries, shortcake, an outdoor flea market, raffle baskets and hot dogs. Flea market spaces are available for $25. Call 215-673-5938. ••
Bar Olympics
C.P. McMenamy Post 178, 8041 Frankford Ave. (near Rhawn Street), is hosting Bar Olympics on Saturday, June 24, at 5 p.m. The cost is $40 per two-person team. Games include cornhole, beer pong, ring toss, darts, broomstick pool and shuffleboard. There will also be a 50/50. Feel free to bring a dish or snack item to be shared. All ages permitted in events. Must be 21 or older to drink. ••
Charity wiffle ball tournament
The sixth annual Holly Colwell Save 2nd Base Wiffle Ball Tournament, a breast cancer fundraiser, will take place on Saturday, July 22, at Hayes Playground (Bustleton Bengals fields), 9945 President St. The winning team will designate $500 to its charity of choice. Teams are made up of five to 10 players, ages 16 and up. The registration fee is $30 per player, and the deadline is June 22. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by games at 9. There will be raffle baskets, a 50/50, games and food and drink available to purchase. Volunteer umpires are needed and will receive a T-shirt.
Contact Nick Tarducci at 215-964-1944 or [email protected] or Chris Tarducci at 215-906-8179 or [email protected]. ••
Parkinson’s support group
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus is offering a Parkinson’s disease support group for those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their families. The group will meet on the second Wednesday of every other month from 6-7 p.m. at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7604 Central Ave. The schedule is Aug. 9, Oct. 11, Dec. 13 (holiday party) and Feb. 14. The group is led by nurse practitioner June Ro, and will include guest speakers. To register, contact Ro at 215-707-2619 or [email protected]. ••
English classes for Ukrainians
Holy Family University’s English as a Second Language initiative for newly arrived Ukrainian adults is accepting new applicants. The classes are free and open to members of the community who are at least 18 years old. Classes are at 9801 Frankford Ave. and online. Class days and times are online (through Aug. 24, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7 p.m.) and in person (June 21 to July 31, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.). Since last fall, more than 100 newly arrived Ukrainians have attended classes at no cost to help them improve their English proficiency and become familiar with the Philadelphia community. Interested applicants can register at holyfamily.edu/ukraine-esl. ••
Third Thursday at Glen Foerd
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia’s public park and nonprofit cultural site along the Delaware River, presents the return of its free Third Thursday Summer Series of live music, food, family-fun activities and art. The Thursday dates will be July 20 and Aug. 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy lawn games, roam Glen Foerd’s grounds and explore its Gilded Age mansion, which will be open for free self-guided tours. Donations are appreciated but not required, and attendees are asked to register in advance by visiting Glen Foerd’s events page at www.glenfoerd.org/events. For more information on the Third Thursday Summer Series, visit www.glenfoerd.org or call 215-632-5330. ••
Flea market on Saturday
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, at 801 N. Franklin St. (at Brown Street), will host a flea market on Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For sale will be clothes, toys, housewares, tools and collectibles. ••
Philly native writes novel
Ken Jaworowski, a Roxborough native and editor at the New York Times, has written a debut novel, Small Town Sins, that will be published by Henry Holt and Co. on Aug. 1. The novel is set in rural Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. It is available for preorder at any book store or online seller.
Laura Dave, whose book The Last Thing He Told Me is now a miniseries that broke a viewership record on Apple TV, said, “A deeply evocative thriller that lives at the intersection of bad decisions and bad luck, Small Town Sins is an extraordinary debut, which will have you riveted from page one.”
For more information, go to KenJaworowski.com. ••
Local swimming pool schedule
Samuel Pool, 3539 Gaul St., has been open since June 14, while Bridesburg Pool, 4625 Richmond St., opened on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Lederer Pool, 1219-25 E. Montgomery Ave. in Fishtown, will open on June 26. Cione Pool, 2600 E. Aramingo Ave., will open on June 30. ••
Cookies, ice cream and Gritty
Insomnia Cookies will park a truck in the Piazza Alta courtyard, 2nd Street and Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, for Gritty’s Cookies In Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 21, at 5 p.m. Attendees will get a free cookie with a scoop of ice cream. There will also be cornhole and chances to win prizes. ••
Don’t use straws
The state House last week adopted a resolution (H.R. 119), sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, a Delaware County Democrat, that designates June 1, 2023 as “Skip the Straw Day” in Pennsylvania. Krueger said she introduced the resolution because a class of fourth-graders reached out to her about the impact that plastic pollution has on sea turtles in the ocean and the overall negative impact on the environment, drinking water and air. All 102 Democrats voted for the resolution. All 101 Republicans voted against it. ••
Hoops camp for boys and girls
The 17th annual Jaguar St. Ephrem Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls will take place from Monday, July 24, to Friday, July 28. The cost is $150 and includes a basketball and T-shirt. The camp is held in the air-conditioned Marian Center at St. Ephrem Parish, 5400 Hulmeville Road in Bensalem. The camp is under the direction of former college coach Dan Williams. For more information, email Williams at [email protected]. ••
Entertainment at Fillmore
Singer-songwriter Tate McRae announced her Are We Flying Tour, which includes a stop at the Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., on Thursday, Sept. 14. Go to ticketmaster.com.
Grammy-nominated artist Zhu will stop at the Fillmore on Sept. 19. Visit www.citientertainment.com.
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman will bring his Religiously, The Tour show to the Fillmore on March 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39.75 to $149.75. Go to thefillmorephilly.com. ••
Anniversary Mass and celebration
St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., will host a 100th anniversary Mass on Friday, June 23, at 4 p.m. A reception will follow in the gym and schoolyard, with water ice, pretzels, hot dogs, popcorn, sweets, cold drinks and music. All are welcome. ••
Freedom fest on the river
One River Alliance and State Street Events Company will present Freedom Fest on Tuesday, July 4, from 5-9 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Park, Delaware and Linden avenues. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, music and fireworks. ••
Ryan at the shore
Archbishop Ryan High School will hold an alumni summer social on July 29, from 2-7 p.m., at the Seaport Inn in North Wildwood. For more information, visit arhs.me/summersocial. ••
Attend Fishtown events
The Fishtown Neighbors Association is sponsoring a number of upcoming events.
First Fridays are set for July 7 and Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m., at the NKCDC Garden Center, 1825 Frankford Ave. The free, family-friendly community meet-up for neighbors will feature music, a food truck, an artisans market and beer for purchase,
Music in the Park will take place on Fridays, July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. The free and family-friendly pop-up concert series will take place at Konrad Square, 2200 E. Dauphin St.
The Rose Garden Market, 1401 Frankford Ave., is open on Thursdays, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, from 5-8 p.m., and Sundays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be local artisans offering baked goods, health and wellness and fresh food.
A Summer Game Night series will take place on Wednesdays, July 12 and Aug. 9, from 6-8 p.m., at Philadelphia Brewing Company, 2440 Frankford Ave.
Volunteers are welcome. ••
New vet office to open
The Bridge Clinic is a nonprofit veterinary office at the Frankford Arsenal Business Center, Building 209, 2275 Bridge St. Pets can be brought for wellness, diagnostics, dentals, sick visits and surgeries. Appointments can be booked at 215-639-3333. More information is at thebridgeclinic.org. ••
Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library
Crochet Circle, for adults of all experience, will meet at Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, at 4 p.m. Call 215-685-9992.
Teen Tuesday takes place on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., through Aug. 8. Spook yourself and some friends with a scary movie and pizza. For ages 12 and up. ••
Children’s programs at Richmond Library
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., is offering children’s programs.
Preschool Storytime and Play Group will meet on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime and Play Group will meet on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on June 22 and 29. Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
Friday Fun will take place on Fridays at 2 p.m. from June 23 to Aug. 18. Stop in every Friday for a new activity. Do crafts and science experiments, play games, build with LEGO bricks and more.
Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program is in session Mondays through Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Fridays from 3-5 p.m., through June 30. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that offers homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school.
Call 215-685-9992. ••
Chess club at Richmond Library
A Chess Club will meet on Monday, June 26, from 4-6 p.m., at Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St. Learn and improve your chess playing skills. Beginners are welcome, chess boards included. ••
Entertainment at Rivers
Rivers Casino will present the upcoming entertainment lineup:
• July 8: Thunder From Down Under
• July 14: Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright
• July 28: Strictly Sinatra Presents: The Rat Pack
• July 29: The Stylistics
• Aug. 5: Marcus Miller
• Aug. 18: Sergio Mendes
• Sept. 15: Everclear
For tickets and more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia. ••
Pop-up market in NoLibs
Art Star will have a pop-up market on June 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association community center at 700 N. 3rd St. The market will be open rain or shine.
There will be pottery, jewelry, wood furniture, home goods, handmade watercolors/paints, candles, soaps, T-Shirts, art and more. ••
Pro-life baby shower
The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will hold a baby shower on June 24 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that there is no constitutional right to an abortion. There will be a Mass at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, followed by a march down Race Street and a rally at Independence Mall, where there will be music and speakers such as Mark Houck, the pro-life activist found not guilty by a federal jury of shoving a Planned Parenthood volunteer he said was harassing his son outside a Center City abortion clinic. Baby donations will be accepted. ••
Party at Rivers July 2
Rivers Casino will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a Party on the Pier on Sunday, July 2, from 6-10 p.m. Guests will enjoy outdoor music by The Ultimate King of Pop, a Michael Jackson tribute band, along with food trucks and a fireworks show starting at 9 p.m.
This free, pet-friendly party, brought to you by Pepsi, will also feature games, a WDAS DJ, activities for all ages, free swag and more.
Visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia. ••
Trip to Resorts Casino
Holy Innocents will hold a casino trip on Tuesday, Aug., 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9:30 a.m. There will be a Mass at noon at the Hard Rock Casino Arena, a procession to the sea for a blessing at 1:15 p.m. and a $10 slot package at Resorts Casino. The bus will depart Resorts at 5 p.m. The cost is $35, due by Aug. 1. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum volunteers are sponsoring a 7-day, 6-night trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan from July 9-15. The trip consists of a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, two nights at the Grand Hotel, a horse-drawn carriage ride and visits to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the Henry Ford Museum and the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods. The price includes bus transportation, hotels, six breakfasts, six dinners, a buffet luncheon at the Grand Hotel, admission to all attractions, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities. Call Theresa Romanowski at 215-813-2780 or 215-922-1700. ••
Upcoming cruise
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a fully escorted Holy Lands & Aegean Majesty cruise that will sail Oct. 6-17, featuring 10 ports-of-call. Rates, including airfare, range from $4,198 to $7,998 per person, double occupancy. Call 215-788-9408 for information and reservations. ••
Cruise the Mediterranean
Norwegian Cruise Line will host a Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Venice on Oct. 10-19. The trip is all inclusive with round-trip airfare, a beverage package, all meals, three specialty dinners, taxes, transfers and all gratuities. The cost for a balcony sea view cabin is $3,511 per person. For more information, contact Fillmore Travel’s Kevin Fries at 215-498-8294 or [email protected]. ••
South Phila. HS class of ‘68 reunion
The South Philadelphia High School Class of 1968 will hold its 55th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Tickets cost $60 and include buffet dinner and open bar. For tickets and more information, call Arleen Liberi [609-922-2419], Maria Leati [856-287-3734] or Stephen Michielli [267-252-2740]. ••
REUNIONS
HIGH SCHOOL
• Abraham Lincoln Class of 1958. 65th reunion. Oct. 11. 1-5 p.m. Quartett Club, 1075 Southampton Road. Elaine Funk Tatus: 609-405-2464 or [email protected].
• Abraham Lincoln Class of 1973. 50th reunion. Oct. 13. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Brookside Manor at Somerton Springs, Feasterville. [email protected] or Abraham Lincoln HS Class of ‘73 on Facebook.
• Archbishop Ryan Alumni Summer Social. July 29. 2 to 7 p.m. Seaport Inn, North Wildwood. www.arhs.me/summersocial.
• Frankford Class of January 1963. 60th reunion. Friday, Sept. 22. Brookside Manor, Feasterville. Arlene: 215-342-6723 or Annamae: 267-583-3312.
• Northeast Class of 1974. 50th reunion. Sunday, June 23, 2024. Noon to 4 p.m. Maggio’s Restaurant, Southampton. $133. www.Northeast1974Reunion.com or www.NortheastHighSchool1974.com. Avi (Allan) S. Adelman: [email protected].
• Roman Catholic/John W. Hallahan All classes. 30th annual Day at the Bay. Saturday, Aug. 12. 2-7 p.m. Seaport Pier, 2201 Boardwalk, North Wildwood. 21 or older. $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Food, music, beer specials. Tickets: www.RomanCatholicHS.com/DayAtTheBay.
• St. Joseph’s Prep All classes, parents, friends. Thursday, Aug. 3. Icona Avalon. Charlie Van Kula: [email protected] or 215-978-1013.
• St. Joseph’s Prep Classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018. Saturday, Sept. 30. Charlie Van Kula: [email protected] or 215-978-1013.
• West Catholic Class of 1968, combined boys and girls reunion. Saturday, Sept. 23. Springfield Country Club. 5-9 p.m. Dinner buffet, two hours open bar, DJ and dancing. $90. Mary Lee: [email protected]; Roseanne: [email protected].
Navy Reunions
• Visit HullNumber.com for a listing of reunions. The site is a free service enabling Navy shipmates to renew old friendships. There are currently more than 8,700 Navy ship, submarine and air squadron personnel rosters listed. ••
