Shredding event to be held Saturday
State Rep. Martina White (R-170th dist.) will hold a free shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road.
The event will give residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal paperwork. It will feature an industrial paper shredder and electronic disposal service.
No businesses may participate.
“Identity thieves have been uncompromising in their search for credit card numbers, bank account information and Social Security numbers,” White said. “It is critical that you destroy documents containing this sensitive information. I encourage everyone to come out to my event to take the proper steps in fighting identity theft.”
For information, call White’s office at 215–330–3711. ••
Bob Pantano to host charity dance party
Vision for Equality will sponsor a Bob Pantano Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road.
Pantano will play music from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The night will include roast beef, salads, beer, soda, raffle baskets and silent auction items.
Tickets cost $35 or $300 for a table of 10.
Proceeds will benefit Vision for Equality, a nonprofit whose mission is to support people with intellectual disabilities and autism and their families.
For more information, visit www.visionforequality.org or call Jill Long at 215–923–3349, Ext. 108. ••
Wellness center offers weight loss tips
Advanced Wellness Center of PA, 14260 Bustleton Ave. in Somerton, is offering tips on nutrition and maintaining weight loss.
A good rule for daily calorie counting is to set an ideal body weight and multiply by 10 for women and 11 for men. People should eat breakfast every day and include 15 to 20 grams of protein.
Also, drinking water aids in digestion, helps boost metabolism and keeps hunger cravings at bay.
The center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 215–676–0104 or visit www.advancedwellnesscenterofpa.com ••
Halfball tournament will be held Saturday
Northeast-based Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 25 will host its annual Halfball Tournament in memory of Patrick Kerr on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mayfair Community Center. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with the tournament to begin at 10:30.
The cost is $40 per player, with four players comprising a full team. All teams will be placed in double-elimination brackets. The entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt, food, beer, soda and water, plus a $200 cash prize to the winning team. Non-players are welcome to enjoy the action and the refreshments for $20 per person. Additional T-shirts will be sold at the event.
To obtain a registration form or more information, contact Bob at 215–266–9709 or bobmccool53@yahoo.com. ••
Weekly bingo games benefit veterans
The Cpl. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366 has restarted its weekly bingo games at the post hall, 7976 Oxford Ave. in Fox Chase. Proceeds benefit U.S. military veterans.
Games will be held every Friday in September and October at 7 p.m. ••
Pennypack Park nature walk is Sunday
The next free nature walk in Pennypack Park led by Roland Williams of the Friends of Pennypack Park will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. This event is open to the public. Participants will meet at the park entrance near the intersection of Tabor Avenue and Stanwood Street in Fox Chase.
This walking tour will visit noted park locations including the Big Field, Split Rock Hollow and Big Rock. Hikers will view unique rock formations and “wild” sections of the urban park.
There’s no need to make a reservation, just show up with long pants, comfortable closed-toe shoes and, if desired, long sleeves, a hat and bug spray. In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled. Call 215–934-PARK for Friends group information. ••
John Birch Society meeting is in Holmesburg
The John Birch Society will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Rhawn and Ditman streets.
A video, Constitutional Economics, Constitutional Money, will be shown. A discussion will follow, and refreshments will be served.
The motto of the John Birch Society is “Less Government, More Responsibility and — With God’s Help — A Better World.” ••
Palmer has preschool
Palmer Playground, 2951 Comly Road, is holding registration for its preschool program.
Classes for 4-year-olds take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $110 per month.
Classes for 3-year-olds take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $87 per month.
Call 215–685–0371. ••
Planning commission has program for citizens
The deadline is Sept. 18 for residents of the 6th Councilmanic District to apply for the Philadelphia City Planning Commission Citizens Planning Institute.
“Participating in CPI is a hands-on educational tool,” said City Councilman Bobby Henon. “Coupled with involvement in your local civic association and other community groups, CPI gives citizens practical knowledge to draw on when discussing zoning, development and placemaking.”
Applications are being accepted online.
Applicants wishing to apply for a scholarship can contact Andrew Dick at andrew@bobbyhenon.com or 215–686–2078 after submitting their application. Scholarship recipients will be chosen via geographically-based lottery to ensure adequate coverage across the 6th District.
For more information on the Citizens Planning Institute, visit www.citizensplanninginstitute.org ••
Meeting on Torresdale Playground renovations
City Councilman Bobby Henon will host a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Torresdale Playground, 9550 Frankford Ave., to update the community on renovations to the facility.
The public is invited to listen to design teams and representatives of the Department of Public Property and view architectural drawings.
Call 215-MU6–3444. ••
Beef and beer at St. Martin’s
St. Martin of Tours, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., will hold a beef and beer on Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $30 and include beef, beer, salads, soft drinks, desserts and a disc jockey. It’s also a BYOB event.
All tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the rectory or at the religious goods store after weekend Masses.
All proceeds benefit the St. Martin of Tours building restoration fund.
For more information, call Kathleen at the rectory office at 215–535–2962, Ext. 401. ••
Lung cancer fundraiser in Pennypack Park
The Trovato family will sponsor Breathe Deep Philadelphia, a 5K walk and fun run in Pennypack Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the park near the entrance at Rhawn and Holmehurst streets. The walk and fun run start at 10 a.m.
Proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s largest private funder of lung cancer research.
Lung cancer takes the lives of three times as many men as prostate cancer. Lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic and melanoma cancers combined.
To register, go to www.lungevity.org/philadelphia ••
Local lawyer’s office moves
The law office of Baik and Associates has moved from Fairmount to 1100 Vine St., Units C8 and CP, on the second floor.
One of the attorneys, David M. Chandler, lives in Oxford Circle.
The firm’s telephone number, 215–232–5000, remains the same. ••
Local man opens trucking business
Paul Lukert, of Mayfair, has opened a local branch of Universal Services 2014, a freight brokerage company at 1200 Veterans Highway in Bristol.
Lukert, who has 12 years in the trucking business, offers freight services nationwide. The company specializes in small freight, truckload freight and short-distance freight.
Customers can ship furniture, boxes, crates and more nationwide with pickup and delivery at low rates.
For a quote or more information, stop by the office, visit universalservices2014.com or call 215–252–6115. ••
Financial peace for the entire family
The Hope Zone, 425 E. Roosevelt Blvd., offers classes for people who are tired of stressing over money and don’t want their kids to go through the same struggles.
In addition to the adult class, the Hope Zone offers classes for teenagers and young adults as well as a class for kids ages 7–12.
Classes run Mondays from Sept. 21 through Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The cost is $49 per household.
Register at www.TheHopeZone.org or call 267–318–4648. ••
Academy Sabres looking for players
The Academy Sabres Fall Wooden Bat Baseball League is looking for teams in the following age groups: 9/10, 11/12, 15/16.
Games will be scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from September through November at Academy Sabres fields, Academy and Torrey roads.
For details and registration information, email Scott at sjmmj@verizon.net
Meanwhile, the Academy Sabres Adult Co-ed Softball League still has spots available.
For information, check out http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=sabrescoedsoftball ••
Farm Stand at Jeanes
The Farm Stand on the Jeanes Hospital campus is open every Thursday through November from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The stand offers fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, cage-free brown eggs, cheeses, apple butter, pumpkin butter, cider applesauce and honey. It is located between Jeanes Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center, on the 7600 Central Ave. campus.
For more information, call 215–728–2131. ••
Ortale run on Saturday
The 10th annual Peter K. Ortale Run for Peace will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Penn Charter, 3000 W. School House Lane in East Falls.
The event is in memory of Northwood native Peter Ortale, who was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Registration for the 5K run and 1-mile family fun walk will start at 8:15 a.m. The run will kick off at 9 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:05. The cost is $25, or $10 for kids 14 and under.
Peter Keith Ortale grew up on the 4900 block of Castor Ave. and attended St. Martin of Tours, Penn Charter and Duke University, where he graduated in 1987 and was a three-year co-captain and All-American lacrosse player. He was posthumously inducted into the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Association Hall of Fame. At the time of his death, at age 37, he was working for Euro Brokers on the 84th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower in New York.
Ortale was married in May 2000 and lived in the SoHo section of Manhattan.
For more information, go to penncharter.com/runforpeace
Donations to the Peter K. Ortale Scholarship Fund can be sent to William Penn Charter School, 3000 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144. ••
Two local operas this weekend
Amici Opera Company will hold performances on Saturday and Sunday at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. (at Lawndale Avenue) in Burholme.
Saturday’s show will be Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Show time is 4 p.m. Sunday’s show will be Mercadante’s Il Giuranento. Show time is 3 p.m. Tickets for each show is $20. Call 215–224–0257. ••
Vets benefits session is Sept. 29
Visconto Funeral Home, 2031 Vista St. in Rhawnhurst, will host a Veterans Informational Session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m.
Guest speakers will discuss veterans benefits and burial benefits available at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Refreshments will be served.
Call 215–637–8184 or 215–437–1646 or visit www.viscontofuneralhome.com ••
