St. Hubert craft fair
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be handcrafted items, baked goods, confections and food. The school is at 7320 Torresdale Ave. Access the cafeteria at either the Bleigh Avenue or Ditman Street entrances. Email [email protected]. ••
Adult, teen programs
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host adult and teen programs in October.
A Crochet Circle will meet on Wednesdays, Oct. 18 and 25, at 4 p.m. Bring a project with you and join in for crafting and conversation. For adults of all experience levels.
A Chess Club will meet on Mondays, Oct. 23 and 30, from 4-6 p.m. Learn and improve your chess-playing skills. Free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Call 215-685-9992. ••
Senior Fair on Oct. 27
City Council President Darrell Clarke will sponsor a senior fair on Friday, Oct. 27, from 1-3 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 701 Gaul St. There will be more than a dozen vendors along with recycling buckets handed out by the city Department of Streets. For more information, call Venise Whitaker at 215-686-3442. ••
Run, walk on Veterans Day
The national nonprofit PACT for Animals will hold a 10K, 5K or 1-Mile Patriotic Pup Walk on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, either virtually or at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, in Oaks.
Check-in starts at 9 a.m., followed by the run and walk at 10. There will be prizes, giveaways and appearances by John DeBella and Eagles No. 1 fan Shaun Young.
Register at https://pactforanimals.org/veterans-day-run-and-dog-walk/. ••
Entertainment at Fillmore
Rock band Waterparks will perform at The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., on March 20. Tickets are available at waterparksband.com.
Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY announced the North America leg of its “a beautiful blur” world tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 30-plus dates include a stop at The Fillmore on April 9. For tickets, go to www.livenationentertainment.com.
Platinum-selling recording artist Madison Beer will perform at the Fillmore on Friday, May 17. Tickets are available at madisonbeer.com. ••
Children’s programs at library
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host children’s programs in October.
A Pumpkin Painting Party will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. Hear a spooky story and paint a pumpkin to take home with you. For children and families.
A Preschool Storytime and Play Group will meet on Wednesdays, Oct. 18 and 25, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for stories and songs for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
A Read, Baby, Read Storytime and Play Group will meet on Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
A Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program neets Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays through Fridays from 3-5 p.m. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school.
Call 215-685-9992. ••
Investigation continues on explosion
The Safety Division of the state Public Utility Commission is continuing its investigation into an incident in Port Richmond that occurred on New Year’s Day.
The Safety Division has not found any evidence that public utility equipment caused the event, but that investigation remains active.
Additionally, the Safety Division continues to work closely with the Philadelphia Fire Marshal.
In the early morning hours of Jan. 1, pipeline safety engineers responded to the scene of a reported explosion on the 3500 block of Miller St. that destroyed three homes, damaged numerous surrounding homes and buildings and injured several residents.
The investigation by pipeline safety engineers included interviews with Philadelphia Gas Works employees, first responders and residents; the examination of physical jurisdictional evidence after the incident scene and surrounding structures were made safe and debris removed; the review of utility operational records; and the monitoring of service restorations and repairs around the incident site.
According to the city, there were 43 homes that sustained major damage in the disaster. Houses were damaged on the 3500 blocks of Belgrade, Miller and Gaul streets. ••
Honor Vietnam War casualties
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 266 will be holding its annual candlelight name reading at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Front and Spruce streets, on Oct. 21 at noon. The public is invited to honor and remember the 648 military service members from Philadelphia who died in the Vietnam War. New members are welcome. Email [email protected] or call 215-722-3518. ••
Fun and Treats Festival
McIlvain Playground, 5200 Penn St., will host a Fun and Treats Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature a flea market, games and candy. Call 215-685-1228. ••
Apply to become a cop
The Philadelphia Police Department is accepting applications through Nov. 12. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma. The starting salary is $61,888. Call 215-683-COPS or apply at joinphillypd.com. ••
Entertainment at Rivers
Rivers Casino will present the upcoming entertainment lineup:
• Nov. 22: DeRay Davis
• Nov. 24: Brian McKnight
• Dec. 22: Jim Breuer
• Dec. 23: The Whispers
For tickets and more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia. ••
Sign up for golf outing
The Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will hold its 101st annual Directors Cup Golf Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at North Hills Country Club, 99 Station Ave. in Glenside. Registration will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, a shotgun start at 1 p.m., cocktail hour at 5 and dinner at 6. The cost is $400 for individual golfers, or $200 for dinner only. Sponsorships are available. Checks can be made payable to Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and mailed to 2068 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115. ••
Meet David Oh
The public is invited to a meet and greet with Republican mayoral candidate David Oh on Monday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Krick Wuder Saloon and Restaurant, 2676 Bridge St. Light refreshments will be served. ••
Day dedicated to women
NBC 10 news anchor Tracy Davidson will present Lifting Your Voice, a day dedicated to women, on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Philadelphia Country Club 1601 Spring Mill Road, in Gladwyne. The guest speaker will be Jen Croneberger, an author and former recipient of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s Female Business Leader of the Year. She holds a master’s degree in Sports and Performance Psychology and a Sustainable Business Strategy Certification from the Harvard Business School.
For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifting-your-voice-fall-2023-tickets-522147375857?aff=erelexpmlt. ••
Apply for artist residency
Glen Foerd is accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence program. The closing date for applications is Oct. 23. Glen Foerd will be accepting one regional visual artist (or artist collective) to complete a site-specific work during their residency. The selected artist will receive a stipend of $3,000 to create their works. Once selected, the Artist-in-Residence will have from Feb. 1, 2024 until Sept. 30, 2024 to complete their residency. The selected artist will create works that engage Glen Foerd’s audience and collections, which includes architecture, material culture, art and natural landscapes. The opportunity offers area artists access to Glen Foerd’s historic collections, grounds and the Delaware River. Outcomes must include a public engagement component. For application information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/artists-in-residence or email Alice Thompson at [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]. ••
Join the parade
The 46th annual Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade will be on Sunday, Nov. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. Homemade floats are being accepted. Anyone in seventh grade or above who volunteers to carry a banner will receive six community service hours. To participate in the parade, call 215-624-6660, email [email protected] or visit thanksgivingparade.org. ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, 7600 Central Ave., has a farm stand that is open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. The stand is located next to parking lot C of Jeanes Campus and the Fox Chase Cancer Center Campus. Call 215-728-4861 or email [email protected]. ••
Craft bazaar at Rivers
The Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar will take place on Nov. 18-19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Event Center at Rivers Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. The entrance fee is $3 until 4 p.m., when it is free. Kids 12 and under get in free all day.
There will be up to 80 craft vendors selling handmade goods for holiday gift giving. There will be drawings for free tote bags and other items. ••
Foster pets
The nonprofit PACT for Animals is looking for people to foster pets for military members and hospital patients.
Call 610-581-4141, fill out a foster application at PACTforAnimals.org or visit the group’s Facebook page. ••
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 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]. ••
Casino trip to AC
Holy Innocents is sponsoring a trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, Nov. 2. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park Avenue at 9:30 a.m. and will leave Tropicana at 4:45 p.m. The cost is $35, due by Oct. 23. There will be $20 in slot cash. To reserve your seat, call Cindy at 215-535-2740. ••
Trip to Bethlehem
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum is sponsoring a trip to Bethlehem, “The Christmas City,” from Dec. 14-16. The tour includes two night accommodations at The Windcreek Hotel and Casino; two $20 vouchers; $70 slot play; a visit to Pines Dinner Theater to see Holly Jolly Christmas, with lunch (BYOB); a tour of “The Lights on the Parkway;” a free day to gamble and shop at the outlets; a visit to the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas shopping and artisans craft markets); and round-trip motorcoach. The cost is $525 per person double occupancy or $700 single. For information and reservations, call Theresa Romanowski at 215-922-1700. ••
REUNIONS
HIGH SCHOOL
• 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].
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. ••
