Hey there, neighbors.

Here’s a new list of events to help you ease from April into May this week. Check it out below.

Recent News

City Council advances bill banning mobile services providers from most of Kensington and 7th District

The amendments, approved in a 12-3 vote, would require mobile providers to obtain permits while also imposing strict location and time limits on their operations. Under the bill, non-medical mobile providers would be prohibited from staying in any one location within the district for more than 45 minutes and would be required to relocate at least 1,000 feet to be considered a new location.

Mobile medical services would be restricted to a single, unspecified location or permitted to operate between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on a two-block stretch of Allegheny Avenue. Emergency medical responders, pediatric providers, and veterinary services would be exempt. Violators would be fined up to $1,000.

Free Activities & Events

April 28

Language Justice and Accessibility for Organizations Workshop hosted by Compa at Forman Arts Initiative (2209 North American St.) from 4 to 6 p.m. The workshop will cover translation services for virtual and in-person programming, industry standards on language accessibility, and will address institutional questions around serving diverse constituents. Visit this link to register and learn more.

April 29

Preschool storytime at the Kensington Library (104 W. Dauphin St.) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be books, songs and movement activities for kids ages two to five years old.

April 30

“Women and Queers in Trades Career Day” event host by NextFab at 1800 N. American St. from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be job opportunities for women and queer folks, networking, free pizza and more.

May 2

“Wolf Play” staged reading event hosted by Ray Philly at 1525 North American St. from 6 to 8 p.m. “Wolf Play” is performed by students from the LGBTQ Identity, Culture, and the Arts: Queer Kinship course at Penn State Abington and directed by Jack Isaac Pryor. Based on a true story, the play reflects on queer kinship, transnational adoption, and the power of make believe. Visit this link to register and learn more.

May 3

reFlea vendor market hosted by The Resource Exchange at 1800 N. American St. from 12 to 5 p.m. The market is open to local remakers, vintage and secondhand refurbishers, and anyone interested in sustainability and creative reuse. 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

Harrowgate Run Club at Harrowgate Park (3455 Kensington Ave.) from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. The run club begins April 15 and is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

Wednesdays

Free Yoga Classes hosted by Yoga 4 Philly at The CORE (3222 H St.) at 5:30 p.m. Free childcare will be provided. Go here to register and learn more.

Fridays

“Edible Alphabet” English and cooking class at Lillian Marrero Library (601 W. Lehigh Ave.) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Adults are invited to this class to learn English through reading, writing and speaking the language while cooking a meal together. Classes will take place every Friday from April 4 to May 16. Go here to register and learn more.

Fridays and Saturdays

Play Captains games and activities hosted by Fab Youth Philly at McPherson Square Park (601 E. Indiana Ave.) on Fridays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, outdoor activities and more.

Monthly Community Meetings

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.