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Events (May 16, 2012)

Friday, May 18

EVENTS

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Campfire Storytelling Activity and Marshmallow Toast 7:30 to 9 p.m., Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Road. 215–685–0470.

Charismatic Healing Mass St. Martha Catholic Church, 11301 Academy Road. Prayer and praise at 6:45 p.m.; liturgy at 7:15. Sponsored by the North Vicariate Prayer Communities. 215–637–5441.

FLEA MARKET

Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church 4500 Tyson Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also May 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. No goods accepted on sale days. 215–624–0151.

Saturday, May 19

EVENTS

Car Show 6200 block Hawthorne St. 2 p.m. to dusk. Live music and an art show. Info: 267–334–0118 or mike.jp.williams@gmail.com

Community Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Target store, 7400 Bustleton Ave. Presented by 2nd Police District Advisory Council and state Sen. Christine Tartaglione. Ken Hyers Memorial Bike Ride starts at 9 a.m. Day’s activities include free child fingerprinting, VIN etching, document shredding, electronics recycling, pet-food drive for PAWS; also information tables for police K-9 unit, crime-scene unit, Philadelphia Fire Department, state and local agencies and elected officials. 215–533–0440.

Fifth Annual Mayfair May Fair Noon to 6 p.m. Along Frankford Avenue from Harbison Avenue to Rhawn Street. Live music, dog parade, snacks, car show and art show. www.mayfairbiz.com

Frankford Garden Club Plant Sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Overington Park, Orthodox and Leiper streets. No food vendors. Church will host a free Community Breakfast that day. 215–988–0703.

Friends of Pennypack Park Recycling, Lincoln High School, Ryan Avenue parking lot, 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Bring all paper products, including cardboard, aluminum cans and clothing (including linens, towels, belts and

shoes). Printer cartridges, cell phones, household batteries, packing peanuts and bubble wrap also accepted. Visit the free book and magazine table. Info: 215–934-PARK.

Gymnastics registration Noon to 2 p.m., Pelbano Recreation Center, 8101 Bustleton Ave. Register for Tuesday and Friday summer classes, $60. Also: Register on May 22, 6 to 8 p.m. 215–880–8986.

Mayfair Fallen Heroes 5K Run and Walk, in memory of firefighter Joseph Konrad. 8:30 a.m. Lincoln High School parking lot, 3200 Ryan Ave. The entry fee $25. Registration runs from 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. www.mayfairbiz.com/run.

Remembrance Mass Nativity BVM Church, 2535 E. Allegheny Ave. Mass marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Timothy Connors. All parents who have lost a child are invited. 215–739–2735.

Storytelling Campfire, Jack Tales An evening of stories around the campfire. Pennypack Environmental Center on Verree Road. Enjoy a selection of Southern Appalachian Jack Tales. Campfires and marshmallows.

Farm to Table Day, Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event sponsored by the Philadelphia School District. Activities, demonstrations and hands-on activities. 215–685–0426.

Two Funny Philly Guys, comedy show featuring Big Daddy Graham and Joe Conklin, 8 p.m. at the Klein JCC, 10100 Jamison Ave. Show is a fund-raiser for construction of an outdoor hockey rink at the community center. Tickets at the door, $30. 215–698–7300, Ext. 146.

FLEA MARKETS

A.L. Fitzpatrick School 11061 Knights Road. Sponsored by Fitz/PVO. Spaces $20 each, two for $35. 215–281–2646.

Bethesda Church 808 Red Lion Road. Spaces $15 or two for $25. 215–464–3131.

Farm Table Day at Fox Chase Farm 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event and open to all members of community. Over 30 exhibitors covering agricultural products, dairy, vegetables, beef and apples. Opportunities for making candles, building bird houses, pony rides, draft horse demo and square dancing. Vendors displaying and selling Pennsylvania products. Apple pie and cookie contest and prizes. 215–728–5008.

Holmesburg United Methodist Church 8118 Frankford Ave. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor spaces $10 if reserved by May 16, $15 after. 215–333–3155 or 215–338–2249. Church also welcomes donations knick-knacks, bric-a-brac, household items and collectibles to its secondhand shop Ann’s Attic, which raises funds to benefit church outreach programs, daily meal program and weekly food cupboard.

Pilgrim Community Church, 1407 Marlborough St. (corner of Marlborough and Belgrade). 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space $10 ($15 if table is required from church). No food vendors. 215–287–0703.

Tacony Library 6742 Torresdale Ave. (at Knorr Street), 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by the Friends of Tacony Library. Rain date June 2. 215–685–8755.

Sunday, May 20

EVENT

Concert, 6:30 p.m., Congregations Adath Jeshurun 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, features The Fountainheads, an Israeli singing group that performs Hebrew and Israeli songs along with contemporary pop songs set to Jewish lyrics. Info: 215–635–6611.

MEETING

The South Philadelphia Post #98, Jewish War Veterans, invites any man or woman who served in the military to join. Associate members also welcome. Group meets at Casino Deli Restaurant, 2425 Welsh Road, on the third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. Info: Bernie, 215–332–5047 or Gil, 215–969–6700 Ext. 212 and leave message.

FLEA MARKET

Samuel Tabas Apts. 2101 Strahle St. Indoor-outdoor. 9 a.m. to noon.

Monday, May 21

MEETINGS

Mary Mother of Captives Coping with a loved one in prison. Support group for those with a loved one in prison. 7 p.m. Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St., second floor.

Mayfair Civic Association 7 p.m. Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St. 215–292–3926.

Tuesday, May 22

EVENTS

Concert, Olney Symphony Orchestra, Jack Moore, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Berachah Church, 400 Ashbourne Road, Rowland Park, Cheltenham Twp. All concerts are free, memberships or donations appreciated.

Quit Smoking Comfortably Free program at Lawncrest Library, 6098 Rising Sun Ave., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through June 26. Supported by Philadelphia and Pennsylvania departments of health. Registration required: 888–736–6776.

Wednesday, May 23

EVENT

Arthritis Pain Discussion Nazareth Hospital cafeteria. Free arthritis assessments will be offered. Seminar at 6 p.m.; check-in and screenings at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. To register call 1.877.GO.MERCY, or visit www.MercyOrthoSeminar.org/Nazareth

VENDOR ALERT

Lehigh Baptist Church, 934 Alburger Ave., June 2. Space $20, or two for $30. 215–495–9684.

United Methodist Church of Huntingdon Valley, Huntingdon Pike and Byberry Road. 215–947–7961. Flea Market, June 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Auumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Ave. Feasterville, Flea market. June 9, 7 to 11 a.m., $15 cost of table. To reserve table call 215–364–2435.

Holy Redeemer Village 1551 Huntingdon Pike. June 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for info on spaces 215–938–0469.

Wissinoming United Methodist Church, 4419 Comly St. Flea market, June 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., table $10. Info: 215–289–5957.

Peace Lutheran Church, 3900 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem. Flea market/strawberry festival, June 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 single space, $25 double space, call 215–638–1815 for more info.

Holy Redeemer Lafayette (outdoors), June 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25 a space. 215–214–2822.

Tacony Civic Flea Market, Disston Park, 6900 Keystone St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 23. No rain date. Spaces $10. Info: 215–338–2575 or taconycivic@gmail.com

Whitehall Baptist Church, 3541 Avalon St. June 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for info on spaces: 215–969–3836. ••

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