Compiled by Adam Dickerson


Spiritual


Retreat for Women
St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, will sponsor a retreat for women, “Praying with Women in Scripture,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, in the school library. To attend, call the Parish Nurse Ministry at (610) 789-9914 or e-mail: dotsparish@stdots.org no later than April 21.

Songs of the Soul
The St. Francis de Sales Organ Restoration Society will hold a concert, “Songs of the Soul,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the church. Suggested donation: $15; $10 for students and seniors. For ticket information, call (215) 386-8533.

Vigils for Life
Father John R. McFadden will conduct the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants vigil for life Saturday, April 26, at Presentation B.V.M. Church, Cheltenham. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 a.m. at the Tabor Road abortion site followed by Mass at 8 a.m. at Presentation. A vigil will also be held at 6:30 a.m. April 26 at 8th and Cherry Streets in Center City, with Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.


Educational


Band Night

St. Aloysius Academy, Bryn Mawr, will present Band Night at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Kimmel Center. For ticket information, call (610) 525-6192.

Helping Caregivers
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services will sponsor a presentation, “Caring for the Caregiver,” at 7 p.m. April 23 at St. Dorothy Church, Drexel Hill. To attend, call the Parish Nurse Ministry at (610) 789-9914 or e-mail: dotsparishnurse@stdots.org.

Health and Style Event
Holy Redeemer Hospital will hold a young women’s Health and Style event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Macy’s terrace on the third floor at the Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem. Cost: $20. To register or for more information, call (800) 818-4747 or visit: www.holyredeemer.com.

Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Association of Mortgage Brokers will award five qualified local students the PAMB Scholarship Award. The award recognizes outstanding students throughout Pennsylvania who have demonstrated a commitment to learning, achievement and community service. The deadline to submit applications is April 30. For more information or a scholarship application, visit: www.pamb.org or call PAMB at (888) 311-PAMB.


Social


LaSalle H.S. Reunion
LaSalle College High School, Wyndmoor, will hold reunions for the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1998 on Saturday, April 19, on its campus. The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1958 will be held June 6-7. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Advancement at (215) 233-2350 or visit: www.lschs.org.

Food Tasting
The Erivan K. Haub School of Business at St. Joseph’s University will host “A Taste of Hawk Hill” from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Memorial Fieldhouse on the university’s main campus. Donation: $35 per person. For more information, contact Kathy Kennedy at (610) 660-3152 or e-mail: kkennedy@sju.edu.

Tournament
The Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Parish, Collingdale, will hold a Texas-Hold-’Em tournament at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the parish hall. Initial buy-in is $75. For reservations or more information, call Bob Pennock at (610) 716-3945 or Joe Durney at (215) 380-9831.

Flea Market
The Women’s Guild of St. Paul Parish, East Norriton, is sponsoring a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call Denise at (610) 825-7569.

Comedy Night

The Cardinal Dougherty High School athletic department will host a “Joe Conklin Comedy Night” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the school cafeteria. Cost: $35 for advance tickets; $40 at the door. Must be over 21 to attend. For tickets, call (215) 276-2300 or (215) 548-4656.

Reunions
• Nativity B.V.M. Parish, Media, will hold an all-class reunion at 6 p.m. on April 26. Cost: $40 per person. To make a reservation or to register with the Alumni Association, call (610) 565-6563.

• The St. Matthew High School class of 1948 will hold a 60th class reunion following Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27, at St. Matthew Church, Conshohocken. A luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Country Club.

Shopping Fling
Mount St. Joseph Academy will hold a Spring shopping fling from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the academy. Cost: Adults, $15 in advance, $20 at the door; students, $8.50. For more information, call (215) 233-317, ext. 334.

Casino Trip
The Holy Family University Parents and Friends Association will sponsor a casino trip to the Hilton Casino on Sunday, April 27. Cost: $29. Buses leave the university at 1:30 p.m. and leave from Atlantic City at 9 p.m. For more information, call George Della Pia at (215) 637-5231.

Anniversary Celebration
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School will continue celebrating its 50th anniversary with a wine and cheese “Girls Get Together” for alumnae of Bishop Conwell, Bishop Egan and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Tickets: $20 each or three for $45. Must be 21. For tickets, call (215) 945-6200, ext. 214.

 

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