Bariatric information session
Nazareth Hospital will host a free information session on bariatric surgery options and support services on Monday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. in its Marian Conference Center.
The information sessions will be held on the second Monday of each month. To reserve a seat or for more information, call toll-free 1–855-LESS-YOU. ••
Flea market/bazaar is Oct. 25
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St., will hold a flea market and bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Homemade vegetable beef soup and homemade baked goods will be for sale. Call 215–745–7115. ••
Grant deadline is Oct. 15
The deadline is Oct. 15 to apply for a grant from the Joseph C. McCloskey Charitable Fund.
A $1,000 grant will be given to a Tacony-based youth association or organization. To obtain an application, go to http://jcmcccftacony.org/contact-us/ ••
Animal rescue fundraiser
Northeast Animal Rescue will hold its second annual Pastabilities for Pets fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. at Franklin’s Pub, 3521 Bowman St. in East Falls.
Tickets cost $30 each, or two for $50. For information, visit http://nar.rescuegroups.org ••
Breast cancer awareness
Nazareth Hospital and the Ladies of Port Richmond will sponsor their fifth annual breast cancer education and awareness event on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Richmond Hall, 2619 E. Indiana Ave.
Check-in will begin at 4:30 p.m. Guests will be seated at 5:15 p.m. Admission is $10. Registration is required. Call toll-free 1–866-NAZARETH. ••
Home health aide course available
Community Care Center of the Northeast is offering a home health aide course on Wednesdays, beginning on Oct. 1. The center is located at 2417 Welsh Road, Suite C, in the Blue Grass Shopping Plaza.
The course will focus on diseases, nutrition, transferring clients within the home and other topics.
To reserve a place or for more information, call Judy at 215–335–4416. ••
Crescentville church aiding Haiti hospital
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St., will collect items for Bernard Mev Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Items that will be accepted are wheelchairs, canes, crutches and walkers. Call 215–745–7115. ••
Dog Walker Watch training sessions soon
If you are interested in becoming a member of Dog Walker Watch in and around Mayfair, there are training sessions slated for Oct. 6 and 9 at 7 p.m.
Participants can register to attend the hourlong to 90-minute sessions at atourdogwalkerwatch@gmail.com. The training will consist of a PowerPoint presentation at the Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St.
Dog Walker Watch is designed to increase the number of eyes and ears in the community. The idea is simple: You take your pooch for a walk and observe. See something suspicious? Call 911. See a pothole? Report to 311. ••
Cancer walk in Pennypack Park
Judy’s Answer for Cancer 2.5k Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pennypack Park entrance near Rhawn Street and Holmehurst.
The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for students. Children under 5 participate for free. Anyone who registers by Oct. 1 is guaranteed a T-shirt. There will be raffle baskets, a disc jockey and free food and beverages.
Proceeds benefit the Fox Chase Cancer Center Mammography Van.
For more information, contact Carol at 215–742–8600 or judysa4c@yahoo.com or visit the Judy’s Answer for Cancer page on Facebook. ••
Vendors wanted for charity event
An upcoming charitable yard sale/flea market is looking for vendors.
Delta Lighting Products, in partnership with the Philadelphia Centurions Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, will be sponsoring the event on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2570 Metropolitan Drive in Trevose.
The rain date is Oct. 18. The vendor fee is $25.
Proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
For more information, call Rich Rudnet or Craig Friedman at 215–322–6210. ••
Irish conflict lecture in Tacony
Anne Cadwallader, author of the book Lethal Allies, will lecture at Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 39, 7229 Tulip St., on Oct. 8.
The book offers a historical account of The Troubles in Ireland from a Republican perspective with specific information about collusion between the British government, Northern Ireland security forces and loyalist paramilitaries in not only state-sponsored sectarian assassinations of its citizens, but one of the worst atrocities south of the border, the Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. It reveals evidence and classified information involving the deaths of more than 120 people in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Cadwallader will be at AOH Division 39 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. She will provide an outline of her work and be available for Q&A as well as a book signing afterward.
The lecture is free but donations will be requested. Books will be available for purchase. ••
