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There is no denying that Philadelphia has a problem with gun violence. According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s crime maps and stats web page, 280 murders happened in the city last year. This was up from the 248 homicides in 2014, but

significantly down from 2006 when, according to Philly.com, Philadel-phia experienced 406 murders. On top of these staggering statistics, it’s a well known fact that areas of the 24th Police District in Kensington are overrun with drugs. Heroin’s ripple effect destroys neighborhoods and areas like Kensington experi-ence high numbers of violent crime because of the cut-throat drug trade. It’s not uncommon for homicides to go unsolved. One of the biggest

issues hindering investigations is the “Stop Snitching” mentality. Resi-dents are often afraid to speak to police out of fear of retaliation. On Sat-urday, March 19, relatives of victims of homicide and local residents con-vened at the corner of C and Somerset Streets in Kensington to protest the gun violence plaguing the neighborhood. The event was organized by “Operation Save Our City.” The group, founded by community activist Rosalind Pichardo, puts together memo-rials and peace marches to help the families of homicide victims. “This can be dangerous work… not everyone’s going to like what I do,”

While the rest of the country is captivated with March Madness, members of our community celebrated the achievements of local kids participating in youth sports and academic challenges.

Port Richmond Leprechauns The spotlight was shining bright on Port Richmond’s own Leprechauns Boys Basketball Team on Saturday, March 12th, when Coach Kyle and Coach Josh hosted a “Celebration of a Winning Season” at Villagio’s Café on Clearfield Street. With the guidance of their proud coaches, family, and friends, the

team’s hard work and dedication was recognized as each boy was pre-sented with a trophy for participating in a winning season. The team then turned the tables on the coaches, honoring them with their own trophies and gifts for being MVP Coaches. To officially conclude their amazing season, the team partied, enjoying great food, pizza and treats provided by parents. The Leprechauns are al-ready discussing their plans for next season. Leprechauns Basketball Team… #Stand Tall… #Stand Proud... #Stand War Ready

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The Spirit of the Riverwards – March 23, 2016

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It has become common to spot large groups of col-lege-age kids bar hopping in Center City. You see them everywhere: on Samson Street, Market, Lom-bard, South Street. It seems as if entire college class-

es have agreed to go out on the town. Fishtown and North-ern Liberties have their own roving nocturnal groups, as people pour out of the El stop and Front and Girard on weekends to hit the hot spots along East Girard, Frank-ford Avenue and 2nd Street. Sometimes these caravans become rowdy when excessive alcohol is involved. Beer fueled rowdiness is like a fever, es-pecially if the group is all male. It builds and builds as con-sumption accelerates. A similar synthesis can happen in mixed male and female groups, as the recent Center City gay bashing case at 16th and Chancellor Streets demonstrates. Kathryn Knott, an Archbishop Wood graduate, was out with male friends at a birthday party at a place called La Viola. The three hour party included a lot of drinking, al-though Knott would later say that she nursed one glass of wine for those three hours. When the group left the party, they encountered Zachary Hesse and Andrew Haught, a gay couple. One of the men in Knott’s group asked Hesse, “Is that your boyfriend?” When Hesse said yes, the group attacked both men. Hesse received two black eyes while his friend wound up with two broken cheekbones. Knott, as the group’s sideline ‘attack cheerleader,’ was no innocent bystander. Her good Catholic education at Archbishop Wood apparently did not cause her to call for peace or restraint. Witnesses instead say that she went helter skelter and threw a few punches herself, aside from calling the men a lot of names. Knott was later convicted of a number of misdemeanors in the attack on the cou-ple. The case made international headlines and demon-strates the ugly power of drunken group non-think when it comes to losing control. I first became aware of drunken group non-think was growing up in Chester County. In those days, The Daily Lo-cal News of West Chester would often report cases of drunk and out of control teenage boys from the local Catholic high school going around in cars and smashing the mail-boxes in front of suburban homes. In another incident, drunken teens in groups attacked construction sites, jump started a number of parked five ton bulldozers and then drove them into deep pits. Drunken group non-think is also an international prob-lem. When in Stockholm on a press trip a decade ago, our group stayed at a large downtown hotel. At that time the hotel was hosting a military school graduation ball where men and women aged 18 and 19 paraded in ceremonial honor, dined then danced the night away. After the official event, hundreds of drunken cadets and their dates roamed the hotel corridors trying to find their rooms. Many had lost their keys or forgotten their room numbers. The celebratory behavior continued until the wee hours. On the way to breakfast the next morning, the hotel hallway on my floor was littered with empty vodka and gin bottles. A slightly different group non-think pattern emerged at this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. I’m thinking of the case of Colin McGovern, 24, a grad-uate of Council Rock High School, which is a wealthy suburban school. The Council Rock area is a land of split level homes, small mini-mansions, golf courses, and old

stone tavern restaurants with names like George Wash-ington Inn and General Gettysburg’s Retreat. Growing up in a place like this is not like growing up in the gritty city. The suburbs are generally a more protected environment where the homeless are invisible and where the likeli-hood of meeting someone with a knife isn’t as great as it would be in the city. McGovern, who lived in Bucks County, was out celebrat-ing Saint Patrick’s Day with friends, two women and a male, when the group decided to hop in a cab and head up to Rittenhouse Square to try to find a hotel to spend the night. It was 3 AM — the so-called Hour of the Wolf — when more sensible people are in bed dreaming their third or fourth dream of the night. Searching the Square for a hotel may reflect the group’s affluence since this area is not for the moneyless. By this time, I’m sure the foursome had consumed a lot of alcohol. News stories tells us that they alighted from the cab at Rittenhouse, near 19th Street and Manning. Then McGovern, allegedly, saw a man with a prosthetic leg wearing a red New Jersey Devils hockey cap. The man, Steven Simminger, was alone and quite possibly one of few people walking near the Square at that hour. At this point the foursome might have felt a sense of group em-powerment. McGovern then said something critical about Sim-minger’s choice in cap. Perhaps to McGovern it seemed like a small verbal arrow that he thought the man would just ignore. We’ll never know if McGovern’s group laughed as the comment was made: The news stories so far have not reported much on the other people in McGov-ern’s party. What we do know is that Simminger did not take the high road. He said something back. This is where being 24 has its disadvantages. Most subur-ban kids coming into the city to party might assume that:

1. There’s safety in numbers. My group is bigger than yours. You are only one or two people, so therefore my group can do anything to yours — and win.2. If you are only one person up against our big group then of course you have only one choice: walk away.3. Overall, there’s much less danger of retaliation if the target of a “funny” (or snarky) comment is an urban mis-fit-type. 4. Rittenhouse Square, or any park in Center City, is like any quaint little park in Doylestown.

Simminger, of course, said something to back McGov-ern, and the two men got into a fight. McGovern, the re-

ports say, was on top of Simmeteler, which leads me to ask, did Simminger feel that his life was threatened at that point? Simminger stabbed the 24 year old, got up, and ran down Manning Street. The rest of the story is truly tragic. McGovern, a popular football player when in high school, lost consciousness as he bled in the arms of a stranger who came up to hold him and tell him that things would be okay. But of course it would not. McGovern died shortly after at Hahnemann Hospital. Simminger was later found and arrested. The moral here is simple: Don’t shout out insulting things to strangers because you’re feeling brave and ball-sy while out drinking with your buddies. People who go off the deep end at the slightest provocation come in many forms and may appear weak and defenseless — at first. They may resemble Laurel and Hardy, Pee Wee Herman, or even the Flying Nun, but looks are deceiving. I am not saying that this tragedy was McGovern’s fault. On the other hand, this young man would still be alive if he had only buttoned his lips and kept the hat comment to himself.


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the surface temperatures were too warm for anything to stick. Oh well, no one is complaining about that! This week we revert back into spring and this time it’s NOT a tease. Winter is finally toast. You will still need a jacket from time to time (especially at night), but all that windy, cold, snow business is over. Our coldest day this week is in the 50s, but much of the week flirts with 70.

Watch for spring showers, especially in the latter half of the forecasting period. Snow chances this week: None — Philly may not see an-other snowflake until next winter. Wednesday and Thursday are picture perfect days. It will be sunny and warm both days with temperatures at or above 70. A warm lovers delight! A cold front comes through on Friday so expect showers in the morning with clearing in the afternoon. It will be breezy and slightly cooler. Saturday is a cooler day, but will feature ample sunshine.

Overall, a comfortable day. Sunday is a touch warmer than Saturday, but clouds will be on the increase later in the day and at night. Shower chances come into the picture on Monday as we continue to stay warm. It doesn’t look like a washout, but could deliver a 3-4 hour period of rain. Tuesday is another day we have to watch for showers but we stay warm and at this point, that’s all that matters! The weather winner of the week is Thursday; the weath-er loser is Saturday, but it’s not even a bad day!


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Every fall and spring session runs between 8-12 weeks depending on which holidays interfere with the meetings and when the PAL Center is needed for other events. Reg-istration is free and occurs the third week in September for fall and the first or second week in February for spring. Even though the registration is over for the spring term, girls are still more than wel-come to join, but it is recommended to do so before their halfway mark. Positive Imag-es is aware that not everyone can every Monday night, but encourage everyone to try to make as many sessions as they can. “The program can adapt and conform to the needs of the person,” said Gallagher. Gallagher also wants to make the community aware that this is a volunteer program. If you are interested in volunteering your time to these young girls and the Positive Images Program, you can contact Gallagher at [email protected]. The same goes for any girl who want to join!

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The Police Athletic League (PAL) is known around Philadelphia for their involve-ment with the children of this city. Within each of the 18 PAL centers across the city are various ways to get children active and build relationships with their community and city officials through sports, homework, and other programs.

One program that is prominent in the Riverwards — and completely free for kids — is the Rizzo PAL Positive Images Group. Positive Images Group was started by Laura Kelly in 2001. She led the group until pass-ing leadership off to 22 year old Jessica Gallagher. This program has evolved to a fall and spring session for girls between the ages 10-18 to come together on Monday nights and find their positive image, both inside and out. Gallagher has a personal connection with the group and enjoyed taking on a mentor role at the age of 16 when she was asked to be an assistant for the program. She also earned her first paying job through PAL at the age of 14. This experience has led her to find her dream of being a teacher and to support her community. “There is always somebody that has less than you do and because I was in a position to give back, I wanted to give back,” Gallagher said. She is proof that Positive Images is a great way to network and find jobs during and after high school. Gallagher was also fortunate enough to obtain a scholarship through PAL for each year of her college career at Holy Family University. But the program is not just about networking — it is about giving girls the chance to realize that they can achieve anything they wish. Each semester is filled with numerous activities that support healthy images of the mind, body and life as a whole. “We want [the girls] to know they can attain something and we want them to have the broadest experience possible,” Gallagher said. When Gallagher was a participant in the program, she recalls having the opportuni-ty to see an opera in the city. The girls were able to dress up, eat at a nice restaurant and see a show that some of the members may not have had the chance without PAL and Positive Images. Each Monday, activities begin at 6:30PM with some light conversation that allows the girls to get comfortable before getting started with the night’s activity. The evening con-cludes with announcements. Activities vary over the course of each session and are planned by Gallagher and Officer Ernie Rehr, the officer in charge of the Rizzo PAL Center, in the weeks leading up regis-tration for the upcoming session. These include physical activities like a self defense class, crossfit training or dance. Some of the girls are involved in local sports and these sessions help them learn what it takes to be the best they can be. Gallagher makes sure to include mental positive activities as well, like fashion shows where the girls are given tissue paper, pipe cleaner and tape to make an outfit of their choosing and have a model show the artwork. Gallagher uses this as an icebreaker and a chance to promote the idea that these girls can be anything they dream of being — whether it is a model, designer, you name it. Positive Images is partnered with No Place for Hate, an initiative of the Anti-Defama-tion League that enables schools and organizations to challenge anti-Semitism, rac-ism and bigotry in all forms. Each session, participants have to conduct three different projects to show they are advocates for anti-bullying. One of these projects include a wall in the PAL Center that is covered with posters each girl created something that represented bullying, whether it was art, a quote, etc. The group fosters a safe space that brings girls together. “What we have noticed is that everybody goes through bullying at least some time in their lives. It is very heartening to hear that they feel like they can be safe and come in and share these experiences,” Gallagher said. Along with the anti-bullying projects, the Positive Images Group conducts community service projects. During the fall session, that means getting involved with Project Christ-mas Angel that was started by a PAL girl. In the current spring session, the girls are team-ing up with the My Name is Lentil organization to make dog toys out of old wash clothes to donate to furry friends with disabilities. Through these activities, participating girls get many opportunities to meet women that have done extraordinary things with their lives, no matter how big or small. They meet with women that own their own businesses and run organizations/charities. “It is a place and a program where they can come and get positive influences from fe-male role models, which is kind of lacking in media,” Gallagher said.

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Hancock’s Sixer’s Neighborhood Basketball LeagueHancock Rec’s Sixers’ Neighborhood Basketball League just finished up another great season. Larry Vaughan, league director, said that he coached one of the best classes of players yet in the 2016 season. Although the league was smaller than usual, Coach Larry believes this year’s team featured some of its best players yet. “I believe that they were more dedicated and more focused than our players before,” Coach Larry said. The Hancock Rec team played at Moffett Elementary School thanks to Principal Navarro and her staff. The Philadelphia 76ers, along with Mr. Michael Grubb of the Sports and Athletics Department for the City of Philadelphia, helped with the rec’s sponsorship, as well as Hancock’s Advisory Council. The league would also like to thank Supervisor Jon Rocks and league commissioner Donald Mason for their support. The children who participated developed valuable basketball skills as well as life les-sons. This year’s age group was 11 and under (co-ed). Hancock Rec is considering includ-ing this age group in their summer leagues.

15th Annual Fishtown March Madness Academic Competition While other neighborhood kids achieved on the basketball court, hundreds of local grade school students squared off in a stunning display of smarts formatted like the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the 15th Annual Fishtown March Madness Academ-ic Competition at Shissler Rec Center. On Friday, March 18th, Saint Laurentius School edged out Our Lady of Port Richmond in the JV Division while Our Lady of Port Rich-mond beat Visitation in the Varsity division. The event was sponsored by the Penn Treaty SSD and has grown into the largest commu-nity-based academic event in Philadelphia. This year’s competition was dedicated to the

memory of Tim Breslin, a neighborhood volunteer, father, coach and husband who was instrumental in creating the SSD and served on its board for many years. In addition to the March Madness, Fishtown Teachers of the Year and the Joseph M. Minarik Memorial Educator of the Year Awards were presented to the neighborhood’s top educators.

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Pichardo said. “They call me the snitch, but that’s okay. I don’t mind being called a snitch, as long as I’m getting justice for somebody.” The group gathered at the site where Najee “Big Head” Rivera, a young father, was gunned down. According to Philly.com, Rivera was shot once in the head and died 15 days later. He was 23 years old. Rivera was allegedly beaten by 25th District Officers Kev-in Robinson and Sean Mcknight after a pursuit through North Philadelphia in 2013. According to Philly.com, the officers have been charged with assault, conspiracy and false arrest. The article states that Rivera settled with the city for $200,000 and both officers are free on bail pend-ing their trial this April. Rivera told Philly.com that legal and medical bills took up much of the money saying, “I’m looking to start from the bottom.” Pichardo knows the pain that homicide inflicts on a vic-tim’s loved ones. Her brother and boyfriend were both victims of separate murders and Pichardo survived an at-tempt at her life when she was shot at and thrown from a 40 foot bridge. Pichardo believes she survived so that she could be a positive voice for family members and friends of homicide victims. About 150 people left from the corner of C and Somerset on their way to McPherson Square, known to some locals as “Needle Park” for its dubious reputation as a place to use heroin. Chants of “Stop the Violence” and “No Jus-tice, No Peace” echoed off the row homes along Clearfield

Street. Residents along the way poked their heads out of doors and windows to watch the marching group that was being escorted by members of the 24th Police District. The group ultimately assembled in a circle near the en-trance to McPherson Square. Pichardo spoke about the importance of speaking up and being involved in the community. She also had family members share passion-ate words and pleas for help. After the powerful words, everyone was given a balloon to let go after a moment of silence. As the balloons flew away into the gray Kensing-

ton sky, there was a positive vibe in the crowd as people said heartfelt goodbyes to their lost loved ones. One of the hardest things to handle is seeing the children left behind after a parent is murdered. Watching a baby holding a sign reading “Who killed my dad?” is about as heartbreaking as it gets. There is a chance that ques-tion may never be answered. “I’ve found that keeping the memory alive with peace walks and memorials helps the family with the healing process,” Pichardo said.

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On Friday, March 25, join Amalgam Comics and Coffee-house as they welcome 8-year-old author Natalie McGriff to celebrate the release of her second comic book, “Moxie McGriff Saves the Libraries: Part Two”, a continuation of her first comic book adventure. Moxie McGriff is a young heroine with magical afro puffs in a comic book that shares a message of positivity and pride for young people of color in a story that everyone can enjoy. Natalie McGriff and her mother/co-author, Angie Nixon, will be at Amalgam to read from the Moxie McGriff Series as well as to sign their books and answer questions from the community. The mother-daughter duo raised more than $17,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to create the first comic in the series. The event will run from 6 – 8 PM and is free to attend with books available for purchase. Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse is located at 2578 Frankford Ave.

When Rosalind Pichardo asked the crowd, how many of their loved ones cases were unsolved, an overwhelming majority of the crowd raised their hands.

Peace marchers chanted “Stop the Violence,” and “No Justice, No Peace” as they passed through West Kensington on their way to McPherson Square.

Many children were there holding pictures of their lost loved ones, and messages of positivity. Izaiah Ortiz, 4, believes all lives matter.

Family members Melissa Aviles, left, and Ayden Aviles-Harper, right, are march for peace in memory of Ayden’s father.

Images like this one of young people who’ve had their lives cut short are not uncommon on the walls of buildings in Kensington.


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Credit Score: All mortgage lenders will evaluate a person’s credit score, so it’s important to pay down debt and clean up your credit report so that you’re able to get the high-est score possible. Any mortgage lender should go over your report in detail and provide suggestions, if needed, to repair any damaging items that may hinder you from getting a bank pre-approval letter. Start this process ap-proximately 3-6 months before you plan to buy.

Interest Rates/Mortgage Terms and Types: Mortgage lenders may differ in what their minimum standards are in terms of credit score eligibility, however, depending on how high the score is and what your mortgage term and type may be will usually impact the interest rate. There are various options and qualified programs that should be explored with your loan officer so that you can ensure you’re getting the best rate, discounts and terms avail-able. It may be wise to shop at least two to three quotes before making a decision. The smaller the amount of risk the bank takes the better it is for you, the borrower. More money down, high credit score, low debt to income ra-tio, employment stability and substantial savings means more money in your pocket!

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NKCDC OPEN OFFICE HOURSNKCDC is hosting open office hours in the 19134 zip code at two locations. They will be at the Firm Hope Bap-tist Church on Tulip and Auburn Streets every second Wednesday of the month from 4-7PM. They will assist you with signing up for benefits like SNAP, connecting to housing counselors for any housing needs, rent and prop-erty tax rebates, food referrals, health insurance and safe-ty or quality of life issues in your community. For further information contact Tess at [email protected] or 215-427-0350 x 139.

AL-ANON AT HOLY NAME CHURCH HALLMeetings are held every Monday night from 7-8PM at Holy Name Church Hall at 701 Gaul Street. Anything shared at a meeting stays there and everyone is welcome to attend. Al-Anon meetings are free, anonymous and confidential.

Thursday, March 24FISHTOWN LIBRARY FRIENDSThe Fishtown Library is looking for some friends. We are starting a friends group. Our first meeting will be at 6PM at the Library, 1217 East Montgomery Ave.

Thursday, March 24FNA BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETINGThe Fishtown Neighbors Association Beautification Com-mittee meets every month to plan neighborhood cleanup and beautification activities to help make Fishtown every more beautiful. For more information and to share your ideas, please join us at our next meeting at the Fishtown Rec Center, 1202 E Montgomery Ave., at 6:30PM.

VENDOR REGISTRATIONWe are happy to announce Trenton Avenue Arts Fest is coming back for our 11th year. Whether you draw, print, paint, craft, sculpt, or sew, we want you. Grab a booth and sell your works of handcrafted art to the 10,000+ attend-ees at the fest.For more information and to register, visit trentonavearts-fest.org.

Friday, March 25FISH FRYThe Elm Tree American Legion Post #88 will host a fish fry from 3-7PM at 1414 E. Palmer St. There will be fish, fish cakes, baked macaroni, dinner rolls, stewed tomatoes and desserts to eat in or take out.

Friday, March 255TH ANNUAL TUNA HOAGIE SALEThe Troop 11 Boy Scouts will host their 5th annual Tuna Hoagie Sale on March 25. They will sell tuna hoagies for $5, tuna and cheese hoagies for $6, cheese hoagies for $5, sides of macaroni or potato salad for $1 or $3 for a small and a large, respectively. The sale will take place at Grace & the Incarnation Church at 2645 E. Venango St. from 12-5PM. And as always, the Scouts are looking for new mem-bers.

Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26EASTER PLANT SALEThe First Presbyterian Church (418 E. Girard Ave.) will hold an Easter Plant Sale starting at 9AM on both days. All plants are in bloom, come early for the best selection.

Friday, March 25 to Sunday, April 3SPRING CARNIVALThe Port Richmond Tigers will hold their annual Spring Carnival at the Tulip Street and Allegheny Avenue(the old Northeast Hospital lot). The Carnival is fun for the whole family, and features rides and games for toddlers to adults. Special discount passes are available for Easter weekend. For more information call Tom Mack at 215-275-8838.

Saturday, March 26HOMEMADE CANDY SALEThe Bethesda United Methodist Church (2820 E Venango St.) will host a candy sale from 10AM-2PM. The sale will include Easter eggs, lollipops and more. For more information call the Church at 215-739-7399.

Saturday, March 26HELP PAINT A MURALThere is a new mural coming to East Kensington / Fish-town, brought to you by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union and the Mural Arts Program. Come be a part of the process from 1-4PM in front of the PFCU Fishtown branch at 2136 E. Dauphin St. T-shirts and light refreshments will be provided. Visit PCFU.com/CommunityPaintDay to register.

Saturday, March 26EASTER HAT & TIE CONTEST AND CANDY SCRAMBLEThe Bridesburg Recreation Center (4625 Richmond St.) will host an Easter Hat and Tie Contest as well as a Can-dy Scramble at 2PM. The Easter bunny will be available at 1:30PM so bring your camera. The event is for boys and girls 10 and under. For more information, call the Center at 215-685-1247.

Monday, March 29VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION PROGRAMThe Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadel-phia, PA is looking to inform local Vietnam veterans about an event in which they would be honored for their service. This is a free event open to the public. Vietnam War vet-erans and their families are welcome to attend. The event takes place at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory at 2700 Southampton Rd.For more information contact Vietnam War Vets Philly at [email protected] or 215-737-5700.

HEALTHY COOKING WORKSHOPLearn how to cook healthy meals with certified food spe-cialist Keisha Prosser as she prepares meals, gives tips and shows you how to incorporate healthy foods into your everyday lifestyle. You’ll also get to taste her delicious cre-ations. The workshops will take place on Thursdays at 6PM on March 31, April 7, 14 and 28 at the Fishtown Com-munity Library, 1217 E Montgomery Ave.For more information call the Library at 215-685-9990.

Friday, April 1GREENSGROW HAPPY HOURThis First Friday, join us at our favorite local, Johnny Bren-da’s to learn about the Greensgrow CSA, and have a CSA inspired cocktail on the porch from 5-7PM. We’ll be raf-fling off a pair of tickets to a show at Johnny Brenda’s mu-sic venue. http://www.greensgrow.org/csa/

Sunday, April 3ANNUAL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISERLadies of Port Richmond will host a Breast Cancer fund-raiser breakfast at 10AM at Our Lady Help Of Christian Church Hall, at Gaul & Allegheny Ave. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.For more information call Marylou at 215-427-3222.

Monday, April 4DRINK WITH YOUR YINKS FOR INKH.A. Brown Elementary recently upgraded their computer equipment for their K-8 grade students through a grant. However, they have no funding for PRINTER INK! The stu-dents would like to be able to print off the images they are designing or have a hard copy of their written work, but they need our help. Raising your glass, will help us raise the funds we need to support our students. Lets drink for ink at Martha, 2113 E York St.

Saturday, April 9SPRING CLEANUPThe Friends of Konrad Square will have a neighborhood cleanup at the Square. If you can volunteer, please come over and support your park. For more information call Vicky at 215-426-9654.

Saturday, April 9DIVERSITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER FAIRThe Philadelphia Police Department will host a career fair to promote diversity in law enforcement. The event will take place at Bright Hope Baptist Church, 1601 N. 12th St. from 10AM-2PM. For more information call 215-683-2677.

Saturday, April 9 and 23FLEA MARKETThe Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market

from 8AM-3PM at the intersection of Tulip and Dauphin Streets. Anyone interested in renting a space should call Vicky at 215-426-9654.

Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24PORTSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY PUFF 2016The Portside Community Arts Festival is Portside Arts Cen-ter’s biggest outdoor annual community arts event featur-ing local talented artisan vendors, popular food trucks, children & teen crafts, live youth music & dance workshops, raffles, 50/50’s, a moon bounce and the 3rd Annual Philly Puff, an inflatable sculpture contest. All of the proceeds raised during the event will support Portside’s students scholarship fund for families of limited resources. The event will take place from 12-5PM at Penn Treaty Park. More information PortsideCommunityArtsFest.org & philly-puff.org.

Thursday, April 28ADAIRE BENEFIT CONCERTLocal musicians Andrew Lipke and John Byrne perform along with student musicians to benefit Adaire’s music program. There will be a food truck on site, free parking on site, and childcare. Doors open at 6PM, a raffle/auc-tion at 6:30PM, and the show starts at 7PM and goes until 9:30PM. For more information visit friendsofadaire.org

Friday, April 8OLPR AUCTIONOur Lady of Port Richmond school’s annual family auction will be held from 9AM-7:30PM. Food will be available for purchase starting at 5:00PM and drawings for baskets will start at 7:30 pm sharp. Tickets are 25 for $5 and can be pur-chased at the Auction or in advance through an OLPR stu-dent. The auction is located in the lower hall and everyone is invited to enter through the Edgemont Street school yard.

TIGERS SIGN-UPSSign up now for the Port Richmond Tigers upcoming t-ball, softball, and baseball seasons at the Tiger’s club-house (Chatham & Ann) Mondays through Fridays from 6:30-7:30PM. Softball and baseball are travel leagues. A copy of the child’s birth certificate, a wallet sized picture, and a small deposit are required for registration. Roster room is limited so sign up now. For more information call Tom Mack at 215-275-8838.

NOLIBS SUMMER CAMPThe NoLibs Rec Summer Camp is the perfect place to send your children to camp in Philadelphia. Our won-derful camp staff ensures that the camp environment is both safe and fun. We do activities, such as music, art, swimming, reading, and activities & games in the gym and playground, on site. We also go on weekly trips. Bus-es transport the children to bigger trips, and we also go on walking trips to the Rodriguez Library, Everybody Hits (batting cages), North Bowl, and Liberty Lands. The camp is for kids ages 6-12. For more information and to register, visit NoLibsRec.org.

Thursday, March 3TOT RECREATION REGISTRATIONIts that time for Tot Recreation registration for Frank Glavin playground. $20 non refundable registration fee and a copy of the child’s birth certificate is required. This program is for 3-4 year olds.For more information call 215-685-9898.

SIXERS NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUEHancock Rec has more openings for players in their SNBL league held at Moffett Elementary School. For more in-formation please contact Coach Larry @215-685-9877, or come to Moffet to register on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-6PM.

WednesdayPRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT RICHMOND LI-BRARYThis program is intended for children ages 1-4 and their caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares should call for separate appointments. Richmond Branch of the Free Library, 2987 Almond Street.For further information call 215-685-9992.


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sign upsCIONE SIGNUPSChess Club – For beginner to advanced players of all ages. Meetings take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8PM.Arts and Crafts for Kids – Meetings for 5-12 years old. Arts and crafts have no cost and takes place every Wednesday from 6-7PM.Zumba – Adult classes are on Fridays from 7:30-8:30PM, and the cost is $5 per class.Summer Day Camp –Spots are limited and are running out fast. There will be a $100 non-refundable registration fee. The summer camp runs from June 27-August 19.Tae Kwon Do – Upcoming classes in May. There will be a demonstration class on Friday, April 15 at 5:30PM.For more information call 215-685-9880.

SundaysSUNDAY BINGOSt. Anne Church will host bingo on Sundays in the Social Hall, Memphis and Tucker streets. Doors open at 4PM; bingo starts at 6PM. Cost is $12. Call 215-739-4590 for more details.

LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOME EVENTSLutheran Settlement House Senior Center, 1340 Frank-ford Ave. Computer Classes: Level 1: Tuesdays from 9-10AM and Thursdays from 12-2PM. Level 2 Classes take place on Mondays from 1-3PM and Thursdays 2-4PM. Dancercise with Rita, Mondays at 9AM and Tai Chi with Milt on Wednesdays at 12:30PM.For further information call 215-426-8610.

FridaysART WORKSHOP FOR SENIORSSt. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St., is of-fering an art workshop for people age 50 and older. “Clay Creations” will meet weekly on Fridays, from 12:30-2 PM Participants will learn about the art of hand building to create pots and other clay forms. Those interested should register in advance.For more details call 215-426-9799.

Sunday, March 27EASTER AT THE FILLMOREThe Block Church is hosting Easter at the Fillmore (29 E. Allen St.) at 10:30 am, doors open at 10. There will be free parking, free coffee and refreshments, and free Childcare and ministry for kids. The event will have live music and biblical teachings. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 27EASTER SUNRISEThe First Presbyterian Church (418 E. Girard Ave.) will host an “Easter Sunrise” service at Penn Treaty Park at 7AM. Everyone is welcome. Easter Service will be held at the Church from 10:30-11:30AM.

WednesdaysFIRST PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE STUDY GROUPA Bible study group meets at First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave at 7PM . Come and bring a friend for in-formative, exciting and lively open discussions. As always, everyone is welcome.

ThursdaysST. ANNE WEEKLY NOVENASt. Anne weekly Novena Thursday evening service, 7:30PM Church of Saint Anne, Memphis St. and Lehigh Ave.

TuesdaysPRAYER MINISTRY First Emmanuel Prayer Partners Church, 711 W. Girard Ave. Prayer Ministry is looking for Prayer Partners. Every-one is Welcome to come pray with us.For further information call 215-456-9974.

CASINO FUNDRAISERThe Ladies of Port Richmond are hosting a casino fund-raising trip to Atlantic City to help fight breast cancer. The cost is $30 with $25 to play. The bus leaves from Campbell Square on May 1 at 11:15AM.Call Marylou at 215-427-3222 or Marie at 215-743-3461 for more information.

Sunday, April 17FNA CHILI COOKOFFYou can’t have spring without the annual FNA Chili Cookoff! On April 17, we’re back for our sixth year, this time at The Fillmore so we accommodate even more guests. All Fishtowners are encouraged to compete in the Home Made Chili category. If you want to show off your chili-making chops, email us at [email protected]. We’ll fill you in on the rules and day-of details. If you don’t make chili but would like to volunteer to help with the event, please let us know. Volunteers and contestants get free admission. If you’re a restaurant interested in com-peting and you haven’t already heard from us, you’re also welcome and encouraged to reach out to us at [email protected]. Contestants are being recruited now, and tickets go on sale later this week.

PORTSIDE ARTSVendor Spaces Available – The Portside Community Arts Festival is seeking talented artisan craft and food vendors for this year’s event in Penn Treaty Park on April 23 and 24, 12-5PM. Spaces are given on a first come first serve basisSummer Camp Registration – Kids have fun all summer long at Portside Arts Center! For ages 4-7 & 8-12. Visual arts, character building, field trips, swimming & much more.Volunteer at the Portside Arts Festival – Portside is a 501-c3 non profit community arts center. We provide visual arts, performing arts & music classes for children, teens & adults. Help keep the arts alive in your community and donate your time to the Portside Community Arts Fest, Portside’s biggest scholarship fundraiser of the year!For more information on these happenings, classes and more, visit PortsideArtsCenter.org or call 215-427-1514.

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSESExercise classes for people 50 and older will be offered at St. Anne’s Senior Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St. Class schedule will be Enhance Fitness on Mondays and Thurs-days at 9:30 AM, Chair Yoga on Tuesdays at 9:30AM, Tai Chi on Wednesdays at 10AM, and Line Dancing on the first and third Friday of every month. For more information call 215-426-9799.


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On Saturday, March 19, The Friends of Penn Treaty hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt.. Sponsored by Johnny’s Hots and the Penn Treaty SSD, the event was free to all children

who attended. Here are some photos from the event. Happy Easter!

SPIRIT BIDS FAREWELL TO GRAPHIC DESIGNER TOM HOWLEY

Spirit News will say goodbye to its friend, colleague and graphic designer Tom Howley this week when he starts a new job. Spirit’s staff will fond-ly remember our “T-Howls,” our “Howlbert,” for

his patience, diligence and cultivated taste in potted cacti. It’s no small matter to say someone’s “good to sit next to at the office.” And Tom’s got many such uncommon fortitudes: things it’s hard to get mad at most people for lacking, given how rarely you’ll find them. When you tell Tom something, he’ll often ask you a ques-tion about it. It makes you feel like saying more, rather than stupid for saying it. That’s active listening. Try with a friend. It’s hard. After Howlbert’s departure, we’ll miss these and other exemplaries: mostly lost arts of the human character. May he guard those virtues as his cacti refuse to shed their spines, irreverent, even during colder seasons. - Spirit News staff and Jack Grauer

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