Hi there, neighbors.

Summer has officially arrived. Get your sunscreen and portable fans, here’s another week of events to check out.

Free Activities & Events

June 24

Community embroidery workshop at Taller Puertorriqueno (2600 N. 5th St.) from 4 to 6 p.m. Artist Richie Wilde Lopez will teach participants basic embroidery skills and have them stitch together a single word of their choosing. This workshop will directly contribute to a collaborative art installation themed around the concept of legacy. Visit this link to register and learn more.

June 26

“A Sharp Endless Need” book launch hosted at H&H Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Author Marisa Crane will discuss their latest novel, “A Sharp Endless Need,” with Philly-based poet Kayleb Rae Candrilli. The novel is about a senior high school basketball player who develops a relationship with a new student shortly after her father’s death. Visit this link to register and learn more.

June 27

Health & Wellness Conference hosted by the Community Support Program (CSP) at Taller Puertorriqueno (2600 N. 5th St.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Empowering Communities to Fight for Health Care,” and will feature speakers like the Pennsylvania Health Access Network’s Medicaid Advocate Robin Stelly and Social Change Advocate Bill Holt. The entire conference is free to sign up and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Visit this link to register and learn more.

June 28

Neighborhood assembly hosted by the Norris Square Community Action Network (NSCAN) at Xiente Children’s Center (2011 Mascher St.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can join and discuss what issues in the neighborhood matter the most to them and get involved with their local community groups. Free breakfast and lunch is provided. Can’t make it to the assembly? Visit this link to fill out the public survey.
“Save + Sort” volunteer day at The Resource Exchange (1800 N. American St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will help collect and repurpose items and materials for creative projects. Visit this link to register and learn more.
Kensington Queer Circus Fest hosted by East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) at the Philadelphia Brewing Company (2440 Frankford Ave.) from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be clowns, queer arm wrestling and more.

June 29

Pride story time hosted by H&H Books from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Child educator Adrienne Barnett (Ms. AJ) and author Sarah Prager will share historical LGBTQ+ stories from Prager’s picture book, “Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders.” Visit this link to register and learn more.

Weekly Events

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Free Afterschool Program hosted by CADEkids at Mother of Mercy House (720 E Allegheny Ave.) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The program is for youth ages eight to 14, and includes games, snacks and other activities. Go here to register and learn more.

Tuesdays

Free music production program hosted by Rock to the Future at The CORE (3222 H St.) from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants will learn how to produce music and will play it at the end-of-program listening party. The program will run from June 24 to August 12. Visit this link to register and learn more.

Thursday

Teen mentorship program hosted by Timoteo Sports at The CORE (3222 H St.) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The program is for teens ages 12 to 18 and provides participants with goal setting, character development and confidence building. Food will be provided. Visit this link to register your teen and learn more.

Friends of McPherson meets every first Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at McPherson Square Library at 601 E. Indiana Ave. Contact chalmerst@freelibrary.org for more information.
Harrowgate Civic Association meets every first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Heitzman Recreation Center at 3631 Amber St. Contact harrowgatecivicassociation@gmail.com for more information.
Kensington Independent Civic Association (KICA) meets every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Harrowgate PAL Center at 851 E. Tioga St.
Port Richmond Neighborhood Action (PRNA) meets every third Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Block Church, 2537 E. Monmouth St. For more information, email portrichmondna@gmail.com. *There are no monthly PRNA meetings in January, November or December
Somerset Neighbors For Better Living meets every first Monday of the month (except holidays, when it meets the following Monday) online via Zoom. Contact phillysnbl@gmail.com.
South Port Richmond Civic Association meets every second Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Veteran Boxers Association Ring at 2733 E. Clearfield Street. Click here for more information.

Beyond Literacy is offering free test prep classes for jobs in the energy industry. These classes prepare participants for the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) and Assistant Mechanic Operator (AMO) tests, which will open doors for jobs like Distribution Mechanic, Energy Technician and more. The registration deadline is June 20, 2025. Visit this link to apply and learn more.

The Philadelphia Department of Commerce is offering its Small Business Catalyst Fund to qualifying small businesses. The grant for each business could go up to $50,000 and includes business education and technical support. To qualify, your business must be located in Philadelphia, be up to date on city taxes or have been approved for a tax payment agreement, and be registered and licensed with the City of Philadelphia. Visit this link to apply and learn more.
The city’s Business Security Camera Program is open for applications. Businesses who use the program must register their cameras with the Philadelphia Police Department, which allows the police to contact the business to view footage in case of a crime.

Lutheran Settlement House is hiring for several positions, including Administrative Assistant, Education and Youth Coordinator and Shelter Case Manager. Visit this link to apply and learn more.