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Around town: May 28, 2014

Soccer players wanted

The U8 Lansing Reign boys soccer team is seeking players for the fall. Tryouts will take place on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Eden Hall in Torresdale.

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To be eligible, players must be born on or after Aug. 2, 2006. For more information, email coach Keith Rockey at Lansing.reign@gmail.com ••

Klein JCC needs volunteers

The Klein JCC is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Northeast, Center City, the City Line Avenue area and the Main Line.

“Anyone who is available for an average of two hours per week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, would be most appreciated,” said Julie Borsky, associate director of RSVP, a volunteer program headquartered at Klein JCC.

The Klein JCC’s Home Delivered Meals Program prepares and delivers thousands of meals annually to homebound seniors. The program also features Cook For A Friend, which is largely dependent on charitable groups that cook meals that are then packaged and frozen for delivery.

For information, call 215–698–7300, Ext. 191, or email jborsky@kleinjcc.org ••

Protestant Home to host bingo June 22

The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave. in Lawndale, will host Coach Bag Bingo on Sunday, June 22, in its social hall.

Doors open at noon, and the games begin at 1 p.m. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. There will also be a tombola basket auction. Tickets cost $30. Tea, coffee and desserts will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine.

All proceeds will benefit the PPH Benevolent Fund.

To purchase tickets or for more information, email dkeough@pphfamily.org or call 215–697–8586. ••

Pet adoptions Saturday at New Foundations

New Foundations Charter School, Torresdale Avenue and Rhawn Street in Holmesburg, will host an Adopt-a-Pet day on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being held to celebrate the opening of the new Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) location at 1810 Grant Ave.

Saturday’s event will be held rain or shine. ••

Northeast Y holding free event

The Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, invites the public to its free Senior Community Day, set for Wednesday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the gym.

The afternoon will feature consultations and advice from companies and doctors. The event is geared toward active adults 55 and older.

For more information, call 215–632–0100. ••

Minka in concert on Friday

The alternative-dance rock band Minka will perform on Friday, May 30, at the North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St. in Fairmount. The show starts at 9 p.m., and includes a performance by Cold Blood Club.

Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door. They are available at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/571593

For more information on the band, visit www.weareminka.com ••

Murt holding event for disabled vets

State Rep. Tom Murt (R-152nd dist.) will be hosting the Disabled American Veterans’ Mobile Service Office at his district office, at 19 S. York Road in Hatboro, on Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During the event, DAV national service officers will be available to educate disabled veterans and their families on specific veterans’ benefits and services and assist with the completion of required applications.

No appointments are necessary. Walk-ins will be accepted. For more information, call 215–674–3755. ••

Playground renovation completion delayed

Renovations of the play area at Lackman Playground in Bustleton had been scheduled to be completed by early June, according to Councilman Brian O’Neill (R-10th dist.), who said they’ll now be finished in September.

The new date had to be set because of weather delays and the need to have access to the playground for the scheduled summer camp. Work on the building, parking lot and fencing will begin prior to the June 7 start of camp, the councilman stated in a news release last week. After camp ends on Aug. 15, the play area will be completed as soon as possible.

For more information, contact the councilman’s office at 1701 Bowler St., Room 562 City Hall or 11630 Caroline Road. Call, 215–685–0432, 215–686–3422, or 215–437–9167. ••

RSVP honors Bernstein

Todd Bernstein, who founded the nation’s first and largest Martin Luther King Day of Service in Philadelphia and served as its director for 19 years, received the Community Leadership Award from RSVP Philadelphia. The award was presented during RSVP’s annual volunteer luncheon.

RSVP’s headquarters are at the Klein JCC, at 10100 Jamison Ave. The agency places people 55 and older in various settings for volunteer work.

Bernstein was singled out for special recognition for his commitment to public service and volunteerism.

Also honored were 850 volunteers, who contributed 55,000 hours of service to more than 100 nonprofit agencies.

For additional information, contact Lisa Sandler at 267–345–7787 or email lsandler@kleinjcc.org ••

Camp for students in Jenkintown

Motivational speaker, actor and workshop director Chris Seifert will bring his Leadership & Life Skills Camp for young students to Immaculate Conception School in Jenkintown from June 23–26.

The camp teaches lessons and skills such as leadership, communication, and team building.

The Leadership & Life Skills Camp in Jenkintown is open to any student entering grades 5 through 9 in the fall. The cost to attend is $125.

Other aspects of the camp include lessons in motivation and organization, a delegate-planned community service activity and a culminating team activity on the final day.

For a registration form or for more information, email seifertspeaks@gmail.com ••

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