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1st Police District, 24th and Wolf streets, holds a Police Service Area 2 Meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Barry Playground, 1800 Bigler St.; a Community Meeting 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the District, 2301 S. 24th St.; and a Captain’s Townhall Meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the same location. 215-686-3010. phillypolice.com/districts/1st.
3rd Police District, 11th and Wharton streets, holds a Police Service Area 3 Meeting 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Stella Maris Church, 2901 S. 10th St.; and the 3rd District Advisory Council holds a Toys for Kids Toy Drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Walmart, 1675 S. Columbus Blvd. (Asking for new and unwrapped toys). Contact P/O Juan “Ace” Delgado, 215-686-3033, juan.delgado@phila.gov. 215-686-3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, holds a Community Meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the District; and a Police Service Area 2 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Pratt Senior Center, 3001 Moore St. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
Church of Philadelphia holds a free movie night screening “God’s Not Dead” 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Church of Philadelphia, 17th Street and Snyder Avenue.
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association is running a fundraiser for EPX holiday charitable giving efforts through the Vegan Commisary, 1703 S. 11th St., by donating $2 from each sale of a Thanksgiving Sandwich through November; and hosts a Zoning Meeting 6:30 p.m. and a special info session on the Edward Bok School 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 (both at Southwark Elementary’s auditorium, 1835 S. Ninth St.) contact@epcrossing.org. epcrossing.org.
Friends of Nebinger Elementary hold a meeting 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the school auditorium, 601 Carpenter St. (e-mail lfrenchfam@aol.com. for more info); and a School Spirit Night fundraiser 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at Bridget Foy’s, 200 South St. Call 215-922-1813 for reservations.
Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition hosts a General Meeting, which will include hearing from Tower Investments’ plans for the lot at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 the Hawthorne Culture Center, 1200 Carpenter St. 215-735-1225. info@hecphilly.org. hecphilly.org.
Love Your Park Week requests volunters for the following parks Nov. 15: Wharton Square, 2300 Wharton St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Chew Playground, 1833 Ellsworth St., 9 a.m.-noon; Julian Abele Park, 22nd and Carpenter streets, 10 a.m.-noon; Hawthorne Park, 12th and Catharine streets, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Cianfrani Park, Eighth and Fitzwater streets, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Mario Lanza Park, Second and Queen streets, 9 a.m.-noon; Karen Donnely Park, 234 Dickinson St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Jefferson Square, 300 Washington Ave., 8 a.m.-noon; Manton Street Park, 405 Manton St., 10 a.m.-noon; Gold Star Park, Sixth and Wharton streets, 10 a.m.-noon; Howard Street Park, S. Second and Reed streets, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dickinson Square Park, S. Fourth and Tasker streets, 9 a.m.-noon; Mifflin Square Park, 600 Wolf St., 10 a.m. -1 p.m.; Marconi Plaza, 2700 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-noon; and Girard Estate Park, 2500 S. 21st St., 9 a.m.-noon. 215-988-9334. loveyourpark.org.
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association holds a Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Bomb-Bomb BBQ Grill & Italian Restaurant, 1026 Wolf St. lomophilly@gmail.com. lomophilly.org.
Manton Street Park & Community Garden hosts a David Guinn Mural Dedication with free food and guest speakers 1-3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Park, 405 Manton St. facebook.com/mantonstreetpark.
Marconi Older Adult Center, 2433 S. 15th St., hosts EnhanceFitness 9 a.m. (Free), Art Workshop 9:30 a.m.. ($1), Musical Rockers 1 p.m. (Free) and Autumn Door Decorations 1 p.m. ($1) Nov. 13; Zumba Class 9:30 a.m.. ($4) and Pokeno 1 p.m. ($1) Nov. 14; Fruit & Vegetable of the Month 10 a.m. (Free) Nov. 17; Theater Group 1 p.m. (Free) Nov. 18; and Movie Club 1 p.m. (Free) Nov. 19. 215-218-0800. caringpeoplealliance.org.
Newbold Neighbors Association, holds Bike the Crescent with the Outreach Committee 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 departing and concluding at Breezy’s Cafe, 1200 Point Breeze Ave.; and a NICE Happy Hour — Auditorium Overhaul Kickoff! 5-7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the South Philadelphia Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St. (Contact jennorwood@gmail.com if you’d like to get involved). president@newboldneighbors.org. newboldneighbors.org.
South of South Neighborhood Association, 1901 Christian St., hosts SOSNA Dines Out 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov 17 at Cafe Ynez, 2025 Washington Ave. (Tickets are $28 per person and include a three-course meal). 215-732-8446. southofsouth.org.
E-mail neighborhood gatherings to editor@southphillyreview.com.
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