- Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pmWhere – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
- Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pmWhere – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)Description – 2 PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.
- Historical Society of Frankford program
When – Tue, October 13, 7:30pm – 9:00pmWhere – 1507 Orthodox St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)Description – PLAYING CARDS and the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Presented by Patricia Coyne. Learn of the evolution and role of playing cards in prompting the American Revolution and enjoy an annotated display of playing cards from last century. Following this brief program and display, attendees will be invited to view some of the cards in the Historical Society of Frankford’s collection, and share their own, personal playing card decks and stories.
- Overington Park Craft Fair and Fall Fest
When – Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pmWhere – Overington Park, Leiper St and Orthodox St. (map)Description – Craft fair/ flea market. $5.00 per space, The Frankford Garden Club will be doing a bulb planting demonstration and answering your garden questions. We are also having face painting, a pumpkin patch, and other kid activities. Please come out and take a look, join your neighbors for our Friends Of Overington Park Fall Fest. (rain date of Oct. 24)
- St. Joachim’s annual Tricky Trays
When – Sun, October 18, 11:30am – 3:00pmWhere – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – St. Joachim’s Church located at 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 is having their annual Tricky Trays (A Giant Tombola) event on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. on Fitzmaurice Hall. Adults are $3.00 and children (4 yrs. to 12 yrs.) are $2.00, this cost includes either a Hot Dog or Chili. Any questions, please call 215-535-0580. Join us for an afternoon of fun!
- Historical Society’s CENTER FOR NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA HISTORY’s “History Day”
When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 5pmWhere – Holy Family University in the plaza between the Perzel Building and the Library. (map)Description – Historical Society’s CENTER FOR NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA HISTORY’s “History Day” is fast approaching. Various Northeast neighborhood, historical, and cultural groups will be setting up exhibits on their history at Holy Family University in the plaza between the Perzel Building and the Library.
- Innaugural Induction Ceremoines for the Northeast Philadelphia Hall of Fame
When – Sun, October 18, 1pm – 3pmWhere – Holy Family University (map)Description – The Inaugural Induction Ceremonies for the Northeast Hall of Fame will be held at Holy Family University Perzel Building.
- Northwood Civic Association Meeting
When – Tue, October 20, 7pm – 8pmWhere – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
- Italian Style Family Dinner
When – Wed, October 21, 4:30pm – 8:00pmWhere – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!