Recycling buckets available
On Saturday, May 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., City Councilman Brian O’Neill will sponsor a recycling bin giveaway at his office at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
New recycle bins will be distributed and registered for the Recycle Rewards program, thanks to support from the Department of Streets and RecycleBank.
Anyone unable to attend who needs a recycling bin or would like to register for Recycle Rewards can contact one of O’Neill’s offices: 432 Rhawn St., behind American Heritage Federal Credit Union (215–685–6431); FOP Lodge 5 (215–437–9167); Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street, above the 7th Police District (215–685–0432); and City Hall (215–686–3422). ••
Support group for parents of addicts
A new support and grieving group for parents of drug addicts will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northeast GED Center, at 1928 Cottman Ave., between Castor and Loretto avenues.
The group is for parents who have lost children to drugs or have children using drugs. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month.
The group is being organized by Bonnie Kaye, a professional counselor who lost her daughter Jennifer to heroin in 2002. She has been working to help other parents since that time.
Anyone interested in attending can call 215–288–6959. ••
Coach Bag Bingo in Tacony
The Tacony Civic Association will sponsor Coach Bag Bingo on Friday, May 29, at Our Lady of Consolation Church hall, 7051 Tulip St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $30. There will be Chinese auctions and 50/50 drawings. It’s a BYOB and snacks event. Soft drinks will be supplied. Call Karlene at 267–439–7689. ••
KleinLife celebrating anniversary
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., will host a 40th anniversary festival on Sunday, May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.
There will be a live cabaret performance, sing-a-longs, face painting, caricatures, dance demonstrations and food. The cost is $10. Children under 12 are admitted free.
To register or for information, call 215–698–7300, Ext. 132, or email skaplan@kleinjcc.org ••
Photo classes at Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library, 7810 Frankford Ave. (at Hartel Avenue), will hold photography classes in May.
The classes, sponsored by Friends of Holmesburg Library, will teach people to take photos using digital cameras and smartphones. Meeting dates are Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 215–685–8756 ••
Penny Party at St. Bart’s
St. Bartholomew Church, at Harbison and Cheltenham avenues in Wissinoming, will hold a Penny Party on Sunday, May 3, starting at noon.
There will be prizes, a 50–50 and food. The cost is $3, which includes a piece of cake and a cup of coffee or tea. Tickets are 50 for $1. Call 215–831–1224. ••
SPARC holding open house
Project SPARC will hold an open house and alumni reunion on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Northeast High School. The formal program will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Visitors will meet with SPARC students and faculty, tour the SPARC wing, observe a mission in operation and take part in a silent auction. To RSVP, email jconnelly2@philasd.org. For more information, visit www.nehssparcboosters.org or check out the NEHS Project SPARC Boosters page on Facebook. ••
Registration open for Tai Chi
The registration deadline is approaching for Tai Chi on the Delaware at Glen Foerd. Participants must register by May 1 with sessions starting on May 4.
Tai Chi reduces stress, improves muscle tone and controls blood pressure. It is appropriate regardless of age or fitness level. Instructor Frank Shiery brings 25 years of experience and was recently nominated for Master of the Year by the United Martial Artists Association.
Each session includes 10 weekly classes. Beginner classes start at 6:30 p.m., followed by advanced at 7:30. The fee is $130 for Glen Foerd members or $150 for non-members. All classes are held on Glen Foerd grounds at 5001 Grant Ave. Call 215–632–5330 to register. ••
Family Day is at Fox Chase Farm
Fox Chase Farm will present Farm to Table and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8500 Pine Road.
The public is invited to take part in activities for the whole family, including beeswax candle making, baby calf feeding, seeing-eye puppy demonstrations, sheep shearing, hay rides, birdhouse making, butterfly feeding and making a colossal ice cream sundae. There will also be a chicken barbecue from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Call 215–728–5008 for information. ••
Benefit set for heart research
There will be a benefit craft fair and flea market on the 6600 block of Walker St. in Tacony on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 5 p.m.
The vendor fee is $20, and vendors must bring their own tables. Tents are permitted. The day will include raffles and food. Proceeds benefit congenital heart defect research.
For more information, contact Melissa at 267–432–6097 or mtorrissi83@yahoo.com ••
Jeanes hosts free seminars
Jeanes Hospital, 7600 Central Ave., will host two free seminars on joint replacement surgery. People considering hip or knee replacement are encouraged to attend.
The seminars are scheduled for May 12 (11 a.m. to noon) and May 26 (6 to 7 p.m.). To register or for information, call 215–728–3944. ••
