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17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, holds a Police Service Area 3 Community Meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 1327 S. 19th St.; a Community Meeting 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at the district; and a Community Meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the same location. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
3rd Police District, 11th and Wharton streets, holds a Police Service Area 2 meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Mummers Museum, 1100 S. Second St. 215-686-3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
Burke Playground Christmas Party occurs 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Second and Jackson streets. Admission is free for adults and $5 for children. facebook.com/pages/Burke-Playground.
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, 1904 E. Passyunk Ave., hosts Photos with Santa 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20 at the Alphabet Garden, 1631 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-336-1455. renee@visiteastpassyunk.com. visiteastpassyunk.com.
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association hosts a Meet The New South Philadelphia Neighborhood Library session to preview the architectural plans and artistic vision for the forthcoming library 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St. contact@epcrossing.org. epcrossing.org.
Girard Estate Neighborhood Association Young Families Committee hosts a Playgroup at Marconi Plaza’s southeast playground (near 13th and Bigler streets) Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-noon; and Moms’ night out 8-10 p.m. Dec. 18 at Taproom on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St. gena001@comcast.net. girardestateneighbors.org.
Fancy Brigade Association holds the 32nd annual Mummers Mass 9:30 a.m. Dec. 21 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1404 S. Third St. Contact billburkejr@me.com with names of family members or Mummers lost in 2014 to be added to a special prayer.
Friends of Hawthorne Park hold a monthly meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St. hecphilly.org.
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association hosts a Mummers Celebration with stories, crafts and a parade 2-3 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S Broad St. lomophilly@gmail.com. lomophilly.org.
Marconi Older Adult Center, 2433 S. 15th St., holds a day-trip to LOVE Park’s Christmas Village, Macy’s Light Show and lunch at The Olive Garden Dec. 18; a Zumba Workshop 9:30 a.m. ($4) and Pokeno 1 p.m. ($1) Dec. 19; a Christmas Variety Show 10 a.m. Dec. 22; a Christmas Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Dec. 23; and Christmas Games 10 a.m. Dec. 24. The Center will close at 1 p.m. Christmas Eve. 215-717-1971. caringpeoplealliance.org.
Newbold Neighbors Association, co-hosts a Movie Night hosted by the 17th District Police 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the district (Contact Officer McCrea, 215-685-1747); and hosts a Holiday Neighborhood Walk 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Dickinson Grove, 15th and Dickinson streets. president@newboldneighbors.org. newboldneighbors.org.
Passyunk Square Civic Association holds a South Philly Language Exchange 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19 at Taqueria La Veracruzana, 908 Washington Ave. contact@passyunk.org. passyunksquare.org
Point Breeze Community Development Coalition holds a Zoning Meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at South Philadelhpia H.O.M.E.S., 1444 Pt. Breeze Ave. 267-639-4106. facebook.com/PBCDC1155.
Queen Village Neighbors Association hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Night and Holiday Party 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec.18 at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church, 916 S. Swanson St. 215-339-0975. info@qvna.org. qvna.org.
St. Edmond’s Choir presents A Night of Carols 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at St. Edmond Church, 2130 S. 21st St.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church presents Christmas Caroling 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at 910 Watkins St. 215-463-1326.
Universal Family of Schools Parents hold a Holiday Festival with raffles, performances and activities 1-5 p.m. Dec. 18 at Universal Audenried Charter High School, 3301 Tasker St. 215-952-4801. universalcompanies.org.
West Passyunk Neighbors Association holds its holiday party 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Café con Chocolate, 2100 S. Norwood St. westpassyunk.blogspot.com.
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