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/southphillyreview @southphillyreview @sophreview southphillyreview.com CHOP S TAFF P HOTO BY B ILL C HENEVERT All wars honored by SCSSD A memorial on West Moyamensing Avenue celebrates every era. 9 Review Staff Writer any neighbors near the inter- section of Broad and Mor- ris streets have been eyeing a construction site for more than two years now. What kind of eye is the question: an eye that la- ments the disappearance of DiSil- vestro’s park, playground and bas- ketball courts; an eye that misses a lively South Philly Free Library Branch; or an eye that gleams per- haps at the idea that, once it’s fin- ished, it’ll be a state-of-the-art hub of the community with a brand new library, recreation center, and health clinic. It all came together when the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) realized that it wanted to expand its services in South Philly from St. Agnes, 1930 S. Broad St., and the City of Philadelphia said, essentially, why don’t you let us give you the block where the library, DiSilvestro, and the City’s Health Center 2 lives and you can design and build a brand new hub of liter- acy, health and learning? The result is the brand new South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center, which threw a grandiose ribbon-cutting ceremony on Mon- day morning. CHOP patients have been visiting the third floor of the space for a cou- ple weeks now, the park space behind the building isn’t quite finished, and the library on the first floor is empty save for a brilliant Maurice Sendak mural. An anticipated community day, that will mark the completion of the park and the library, is slated for early June. Sen. Bob Casey told SPR, via a written statement because he got stuck in traffic on his way from Har- risburg, “I came to this city many years ago to teach young children for a year in North Philly. Then and today, those children are a reminder that every child is born with a light inside of them, and that it’s the abid- ing obligation of all of us to do all we can to help that light shine. This new health and literacy center will be at the forefront of helping vul- nerable children in this community CHOP inches closer to completion
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S T A F F P H O T O B Y B I L L C H E N E V E R T
All wars honored
by SCSSDA memorial on
West Moyamensing Avenue celebrates
every era.
9
Review Staff Writer
any neighbors near the inter-section of Broad and Mor-ris streets have been eyeing a construction site for more
than two years now. What kind of eye is the question: an eye that la-ments the disappearance of DiSil-vestro’s park, playground and bas-ketball courts; an eye that misses a lively South Philly Free Library Branch; or an eye that gleams per-haps at the idea that, once it’s fi n-
ished, it’ll be a state-of-the-art hub of the community with a brand new library, recreation center, and health clinic.
It all came together when the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) realized that it wanted to expand its services in South Philly from St. Agnes, 1930 S. Broad St., and the City of Philadelphia said, essentially, why don’t you let us give you the block where the library, DiSilvestro, and the City’s Health Center 2 lives and you can design and build a brand new hub of liter-
acy, health and learning? The result is the brand new South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center, which threw a grandiose ribbon-cutting ceremony on Mon-day morning.
CHOP patients have been visiting the third fl oor of the space for a cou-ple weeks now, the park space behind the building isn’t quite fi nished, and the library on the fi rst fl oor is empty save for a brilliant Maurice Sendak mural. An anticipated community day, that will mark the completion of the park and the library, is slated
for early June. Sen. Bob Casey told SPR, via a
written statement because he got stuck in traffi c on his way from Har-risburg, “I came to this city many years ago to teach young children for a year in North Philly. Then and today, those children are a reminder that every child is born with a light inside of them, and that it’s the abid-ing obligation of all of us to do all we can to help that light shine. This new health and literacy center will be at the forefront of helping vul-nerable children in this community
CHOP inches closer to completion
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Police Report: Five for fi ghting
6By Joseph MyersAuthorities are seeking a quintet of males connected to an assault in Whitman.
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“I like word fi nds and crossword puzzles. Lately, I’ve become interested in adult coloring books, too. I think having a support sys-tem and showing kindness are important as well.”
Roseann Thomas, 1900 block of South
Warnock Street
“I don’t watch TV. I’m an inventor so I educate my-self through other means. I also like to encourage others to have hope. That’s what fuels me.”
Ricardo Vasquez, 900 block of Federal Street
“I pray and I exercise. I also treat people the way that I would want for them to treat me. We shouldn’t lose sight of that.”
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As you will see if you inspect our Word on the Street question, May has the dis-tinction of being Mental Health Aware-ness Month. As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, I have seen many individu-als judged and subsequently jettisoned from their families because of their affl ic-tions and have also suffered some indirect setbacks in my life because of loved ones’ struggles. I have always been a pretty cu-rious thinker, perhaps too much, it seems, and lately I have found that my compas-sion has increased immensely when pon-dering how many obstacles we face as individuals and as residents of an often perplexing city.
Of all the causes that we could back, fewer resonate with me more than the en-
hancement of mental health research and care. As this month unfolds, I encourage similar regard for others and the complete rejection of their ills as something to ridi-cule. Henry David Thoreau eloquently stated “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however mea-sured or far away.” More than 150 years after his death, why are we still stigmatiz-ing and stalling in accepting the tunes of the affl icted? Let’s be their collaborators in producing a healthier city and nation.
Joseph MyersSouth Philly Review editor
To the Editor:I read with interest the letter by Prin-
cipal Craig Metcalfe about his school, Universal Vare Charter School. He claims some bragging rights about the progress made at his school and why it is a growing magnet for neighborhood children.
According to Mr. Metcalfe, Vare ranks third out of 10 middle schools with similar populations. Vare has a smaller than aver-age student population consisting mostly of disadvantaged males. It has a student/teacher ratio of about 16 to 1. Compar-ing that with similar schools does paint a somewhat accurate picture of progress. But only in that peer group.
Rankings from other sources are not as favorable when Vare is compared to all middle schools in the state. Of the 550 middle schools in Pennsylvania, Vare ranks close to the bottom in performance.
Which proves two things: First, any progress is better than none. And, sec-ondly, to compare any school to others for purposes of measuring growth, the schools must have similar teaching/learn-ing conditions, including demographics, class size and available resources.
We should all root for Universal Vare Charter School to continue its positive march forward. Let’s also root for all our children to have the tools they need to suc-ceed no matter what school they attend.
Gloria EndresSouth Philadelphia
To the Editor:Is it possible that we are living in an al-
ternate reality? How can it be that Donald Trump is the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party? I feel as if I am having a recurring nightmare and am waiting for someone to wake me.
Why have American voters become so
consumed by anger, hate, and bigotry? How can they justify Mr. Trump’s tirades as acceptable in today’s society of diver-sity? Who, in good conscience, could ac-tually cast a vote for this man of intoler-ance?
The mere thought of Donald Trump ne-gotiating deals with foreign leaders sends chills down my spine. Mr. Trump does not have any comprehensive, detailed, or spe-cifi c plans regarding any serious issues that exist in our country. His speeches mainly consist of insulting remarks and do not contain any substantive informa-tion.
Without a doubt, Hillary Clinton has fl aws. She is not perfect. Who among us is? However, she is defi nitely the most qualifi ed and competent candidate who will be able to lead our country on day one in the Oval Offi ce. She has earned the respect of foreign leaders and visited more than 120 countries when she served as Secretary of State. The security of the United States is at stake, and, as a voter, I plan to cast my vote for Hillary Clinton in November.
Carol PasquarelloSouth Philadelphia
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Authorities are seeking a quintet of males connected to an assault in Whitman.
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t 12:11 a.m. May 1, police responded to a person-screaming call at Nickel’s Tavern, 2655 S. Second St. The complainant relayed that as he smoked a cigarette outside the es-
tablishment, fi ve men approached him, with one accusing him of trying to talk to his girlfriend, De-tective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Divi-sion said. They punched and kicked him repeatedly, leading him to call authorities for help. Personnel at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital treated him for pain to his head and neck and a cut to his right ear. He could not provide detailed descriptions of the offenders, but he was able to tab the lead ag-gressor as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, bald, and having a goatee.
Call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PP-DTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Police are after the depicted man for committing a robbery at a Stadium Complex site.
Surveillance video captured the image of the male as he lingered outside the South Philly Turf Club, 700 Packer Ave., at 6 p.m. April 6. He approached his prey from behind af-ter the latter exited the establishment and swiped a coach bag containing $5,000, a New Jersey driver’s license, credit cards, and an Access card before fl eeing in an unknown direction.
Call South Detectives at 215-686-3013 with DC#16-03-018640, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Two Ohio residents and a Massachusetts inhabit-ant supposedly assaulted a man in Bella Vista.
A person-screaming call at 10 p.m. April 27 sent police to the 800 block of East Passyunk Avenue, where they found the complainant bleeding from his head. He and witnesses told them that the al-leged aggressors punched him multiple times, caus-ing him to fall to the ground, with the trio report-edly heading to a restaurant following the matter, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Di-vision said.
Once the fi gures supposedly left the eatery, wit-nesses pointed them out to police, who arrested them without incident and who arranged transport of the victim to Thomas Jefferson University Hos-pital, where personnel placed two staples in his head and addressed loosened teeth, facial abrasions, and scratches to his back, neck, and hands. Police detained Joshua Krulcik and Christopher Follin, both of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Edrina Cela, of Middleton, Massachusetts, and charged them with criminal conspiracy, simple and aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person. Krul-cik and Follin posted their $50,000 bail, and Cela posted her $10,000 one. The three await a May 17 preliminary hearing.
Police arrested a Point Breeze woman for supposedly com-mitting aggravated assault at a
nearby business. As fi rst reported in the Feb. 18 South Philly Re-
view as “Ducking at Dunkin,’” at 6:50 a.m. Feb. 12, offi cers ven tured to Dunkin’ Donuts, 1551 Wash-ing ton Ave., and met with the store man ager. She re-ported a dis sat is fi ed pat ron star ted knock ing things down on the counter, picked up a ceram ic cup, and heaved it at her. The throw caused the overseer to suf fer a wrist la cer a tion, with the of fend er fl ee ing the area in a dark vehicle, pos sibly a Ford Taur us.
Police announced on Friday that they had de-tained Safaa Brown, of the 1500 block of Ellsworth Street, for the incident and charged the 22-year-old with criminal mischief, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and possession of an instrument of crime. She received a release on her own recognizance and awaits a May 20 trial.
A Passyunk Square man is in police custody after supposedly committing aggravated assault in Queen Village.
As fi rst reported in the April 14 South Philly Review as “Smacked inside Paddy Whacks,” sur veil lance video cap tured the im age of a male at 11:35 p.m. Feb. 27 as he struck a fel low pat ron with in the location, 150 South St. He con-tin ued to beat the com plain ant un til em ploy ees in-ter vened, fl ee ing the es tab lish ment in an un known dir ec tion. Further inspection of the footage led au-thorities to deem Alfredo Nicotra, of the 1400 block of South Eighth Street, as the perpetrator. They ar-rested the 21-year-old on May 2 and charged him with simple and aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, and recklessly endangering another person. He posted his $100,000 bail and awaits a May 17 preliminary hearing.
Five males combined to rob a man of a Hover-board he had hoped to sell in Grays Ferry.
At 9:22 p.m., the complainant, having arranged to part with the scooter through a Craigslist adver-tisement, arrived on the 2700 block of Winton Ter-race, where the aforementioned fi gures were wait-ing, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He gave the device to one of them to inspect, with individual soon pointing a knife at him and demanding that he back away. The fi ve-some then ran eastbound on Point Breeze Avenue with the $250 prize. The victim could say only that the at-large men are black and donned dark cloth-ing.
Call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PP-DTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms. SPR
Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.
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A tradition with superstition
R e v i e w E d i t o r
e all have individually goofy quirks and preferences, such as my refusal to write only with black Papermate pens, but I fi nd it
more interesting to address shared beliefs and theories. Since tomorrow will mark 2016’s only Friday the 13th, I started to think about a few local notions that strike me as superstitious. I have also exercised some liberty in making up a few based on my observations as a 12-year resident of this never-dull part of the city.
10) Dog waste will pick itself up: Oh, how I love competing in the Let’s Dodge Dog Feces Olympics each day! Stiff winds might make bags and papers fi nd a new ad-dress, but unless a hurricane comes our way, poop is going nowhere.
9) Pushing an el-evator button multiple times will work: Our busy schedules make us actually think that the fourth or fi fth push of a button will make an elevator come faster. This belief is defi nitely out of order.
8) Liberally honking a honk actu-ally accomplishes anything: Well, it does make everyone around the honker think he or she has impulse control problems. We know you have somewhere to go. Let one honk suffi ce, and curse your target under your breath instead when someone is an in-considerate slowpoke.
7) Placing large objects in a parking space will prevent people from taking it: A winter phenomenon, the placing of chairs and God-knows-what-else in a shov-
eled parking spot always gives me a little laugh. I suppose some people think size matters when they place mammoth trash cans or beach chairs in the spaces, but my guess is that your spot will still be a goner, as some pretty daring people love to wage a battle of wills in our ’hoods.
6) Bagging one’s own groceries is bad luck: Yes, I know supermarkets employ people to bag items, but if nobody is avail-able and if you are an able-bodied person, BAG YOUR OWN STUFF!!!! Please do not fi dget with keys or coupons and leave a cashier with a lengthy line to tend to your purchases. Please.
5) Burying a statue of St. Joseph will help someone to sell a home: I am a prac-ticing Roman Catholic, so this belief has always appealed to me, especially since St. Joseph is my namesake. This divine prac-tice refl ects his status as a carpenter and must have his feet pointing toward heaven if it is to work. How fi tting!
4) A Virgin Mary statue in one’s win-dow will help to ward off wedding week rain: A neighbor reminded me of this one that gives me two Roman Catholic exam-ples. How I wish I had a third to form a trinity. Ah, religious humor!
3) The evil eye will spell your doom: Being mostly Italian (Don’t let the last
name fool you!), I grew up hearing about and fearing the malocchio, or the evil eye. I have actu-ally come to believe more in cold hearts as the truest source of misery, so stare away, you jinxes. I have you covered.
2) The Eagles will somehow win the Super Bowl: How many people did I just make mad? I am a Flyers fan, so hit me where it hurts right back, everyone. I am rooting for fi rst-round draft pick Carson Wentz to help to make me eat my words, though. We need another winter parade to complement Mummers action.
1) Saying “sauce” instead of “gravy” makes someone a moron: Or a “medi-gan,” for better effect. This is such a touchy subject that I think I am going to hop on the gravy train so as not to come across as saucy. SPR
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All wars honored by SCSSDof every vet from every era.
Revi ew Staff Writer
To the men and women who served to defend and honor our country and bring stability and peace to our world” reads the stone memo-
rial dedicated May 6 at the cusp of a me-dian that splits West Moyamensing Av-enue just west of 15th Street. On a rainy Friday morning, South Philly veterans from several wars came out for the cer-emonious debut of an “All Wars” me-morial installed by the Sports Complex Special Services District (SCSSD).
After brief words from SCSSD ex-ecutive director Shawn Jalosinski, vets from primarily the Korean and Vietnam wars took turns posing for photographs in front of the nearly $4,000 stone me-morial set atop a strong foundation and surrounded by red, white, and blue fl ow-ers. The stone is engraved with the sym-bol for the fi ve U.S. Military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, plus a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action symbol.
Ted Scairato Sr. was the primary mo-tivating factor for the SCSSD project. The 2013 South Philly Review Dif-ference Maker is the director of Com-munity District IV, a Korean War vet-eran, and a resident of the 2900 block
of South Sydenham Street. He grew up at 18th Street and Snyder Avenue, went to St. Monica Parish, 2422 S. 17th St., and school, as well as the Edward Bok Technical High School, formerly 1901 S. Ninth St. He married his wife right “out of service” and moved down to Marconi, had a son and four daughters, and jumped into his father’s specialty for work – graphic design.
“For a year or a year-and-a-half, I was after them to do something,” Scairato said.
But he was happy with a rainy inau-guration, mostly because of the turnout. Another Korean War vet wished him goodbye, saying “everything turned out great.” The Korean War vets were all decked out in sharp, striking jackets embroidered at Triple Play Sporting Goods, 827 S. Ninth St.
“Oh yeah, I’m happy they supplied us with all this,” Scairato said, pointing to the multiple tents that covered the sidewalk in front of the memorial and the seating area where vets scarfed sau-sage sandwiches and sipped coffees and Cokes.
The All Wars aspect, he said “was the fair thing to do,” and he mentioned wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, asking “should we be there? We should be guarding our borders, not putting people in harm’s
way.”
DANNY RICCI, OF the 3100 block of South Colorado Street, was raised around 10th and Wharton streets and went to Korea in 1951. He came back at 22 and got married and said he “postponed my wedding to go fi ght.” He earned himself a Purple Heart for taking a bullet to his shoulder and said a little cold and rain are nothing compared to malaria and frostbite. Bob Carrero, a lifelong resi-dent of 19th and Wolf streets, graduated from South Philly High, 2101 S. Broad St. and went to Korea in ’52 in the Air Force. They rightly pointed out that there is an explicit Korean War Memo-rial at Penn’s Landing at 109 Spruce St. Dedicated in 2002, it honors the 610 servicemen who died in service from the fi ve surrounding counties.
Domenic Venezia, a resident of the 2900 block of South 17th Street who also grew up with Ricci near 10th and Wharton, enlisted at 18 and came back to Philly at 21.
“The fi rst thing I wanted was a car,” he said, and got himself a 1948 Plym-outh. Another Korean War vet, Tony Tomeo, from the 1800 block of Jackson Street, joined the Army in ’49. When he got back to Philly in ’51, he admitted he was a little “peed off seeing guys hang-
ing around the corner.” Tom Bartley, from 18th Street and Or-
egon Avenue, was drafted out of Cam-den into the Vietnam War.
“You didn’t feel safe until you were in the plane fl ying home,” he admitted, returning home in ’68. It wasn’t exactly the triumphant return some other vets enjoyed.
“It was a very unpopular war, people spit on you,” Bartley said, confi rming that he “lost lots of friends in [Viet-nam].” His wife Marybeth, whom he married in ’74, told him about the me-morial ceremony.
The SCSSD has operated since 2002, when the Philadelphia Phillies, the Phil-adelphia Eagles and Comcast-Spectacor entered into an agreement that preceded their builds of new stadiums. Its entire operating budget is covered by those three entities. Jalosinski said they ser-vice approximately 4,100 households and 9,000 residents.
“Ted Scairato introduced the idea of an All Wars Memorial to the SCSSD Board back in ’13, [and] the Board proudly and unanimously approved,” he stated. SPR
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reach their full potential and get off to a strong, smart start to their lives.”
The 96,000-square foot LEED-certifi ed building cost about $45.2 million, but the City had to kick in only a nominal $2.2 mil-lion towards construction (plus a small on-site lease cost). The rest came from CHOP, $30 million, the Free Library, $1.3 mil-lion, and the rest came from $9.8 million in New Markets Tax Credits. The CHOP Pediatric Primary Care Center is approxi-mately 22,000 square feet and will service almost 35,000 patient visits per year. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Community Center is a bit larger, 29,500 square feet and will see nearly 50,000 an-nual patient visits. The Free Library of Philadelphia South Philadelphia Library is the slightest of the three-fl oor space – the 12,000 square feet will service 150,000 customers annually.
Mayor Jim Kenney was on hand to wel-come the new project’s near-completion on Monday and said “this is what our institu-tions should do. I’m from South Philadel-phia and this is what the future is, co-locat-ing the Free Library, Parks & Rec, CHOP and SEPTA.”
He commended the two South Philadel-phia City Councilmen and the Philadel-phia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) and concluded saying this Health and Literacy Center would “get these kids the care and services they need to help drive down poverty and create educated, healthy taxpayers.”
BY MOST ACCOUNTS, the Perryman Con-struction-led CHOP project has gone ac-cording to hopes and plans.
“My observation and feeling is that it’s
gone extremely well, and they’ve had a fabulous team out there, and they’re really nice,” Rebecca Zameska, a resident of the 1400 block of Castle Avenue and one of the morning’s speakers, said. “They’ve been extremely considerate and, on the whole, I’m really proud to call them my neigh-bors.”
Zameska, mother to six-year-old Lilly-anna and four-year-old Georgie (the IV) and husband to George, happened to jump-start a non-profi t called Helpful Heroes as CHOP was breaking ground. It’s a “way to teach my children as well as involve other children in learning about charitable giv-ing,” she said, and decided to run a book drive at her daughter’s school, Friends Se-lect, where they collected 1,200 books to benefi t the children of South Philly.
CHOP runs a Reach Out and Read pro-gram where it sends newborns to fi ve-year-olds home with a new or lightly used book after an offi ce visit. Helpful Heroes’ book drive at Friends Select will benefi t Reach Out and Read, but she’s also spearheading a book drive from May 23-June 11 that will more directly benefi t the library.
“We’re really looking forward to it com-ing back, it looks amazing,” Zamesha said. Her daughter used the old South Philly branch extensively before it was razed – “we knew the entire staff,” she said.
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Asso-ciation co-chair Joseph F. Marino served on a neighborhood advisory council that met quarterly for the fi rst two years, then monthly for the last two. It addressed con-cerns such as short-dumping, what to do in an emergency, vibration from construction and things like that. But one of his main goals was protecting the Wharton Esherick wood sculpture that fl anked speakers at the CHOP podium Monday.
“That was in the children’s section of the Free Library my entire childhood,” he said. When they wanted to move it to the Central Library branch, the resident of the 1900 block of South Jessup Street said “over my dead body!”
Second District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, in his remarks, said he was “hon-ored, privileged, and inspired” to be a part of this project and shared memories of his getting physicals and paperwork signed for
sports, as well as taking his grandmother there before she passed. As a young Point Breeze native, he said Broad Street felt like Center City and his weekly trips to the li-brary fed his growing mind.
“This community has helped me become the man I am today,” he said.
The president and director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Siobhan Reardon, shared comments that point to the excite-ment of having the fi rst of fi ve innovative library overhauls in the city right here in South Philly.
“In about a month, we’ll welcome people in the library. This is a transformational space, and it’s key that it’s in South Philly where a lot is happening,” she said.
She acknowledged the Sendak mural on loan from the Rosenbach Museum and shared excitement that disease prevention and education would come with “prescrip-tions of books and health-based program-ming.” SPR
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Comment at south-phillyreview.com/news/features.
Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one com-puter tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Children’s Chess Club 1 p.m. May 14; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. May 16; Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:15 a.m., and Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. May 17; Bringing Lit-eracy to Life: Write 6 p.m. May 18. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.
Fumo Branch: Minecraft Club 2 p.m. May 14; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. May 17. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.
Parkway Central Branch: Good Food For All! Conference 10 a.m., E-Gadget Help Desk 3
p.m., Lady Jane’s Salon 6:30 p.m., and Nathaniel Philbrick reads from “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution” 7:30 p.m. May 12. Cost: $7-$15; SMART Readers: Reading Stories and Mak-ing Art 4 p.m. May 13; Non-adhesive Accordion with Pop-ups Workshop, with Alice Austin 10 a.m., Family Concert with ECCO: A Conductor-Less 17 Member String Ensemble 11 a.m., and The World Builder’s Writing Club 2:30 p.m. May 14; Baby and Toddler Story Time 11 a.m., Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Board Game Bonanza 4 p.m., Meditation Workshop 5:30 p.m., and All About Patents 6:30 p.m. May 16; Breakfast with the Stars: Storytelling for Impact 9 a.m., Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gadget Help Desk 3 p.m., A Social Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Formation and A Taste of African Heritage 6 p.m.,
Bringing Literacy to Life: Read 6:30 p.m., and Lesley Stahl reads from “Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting” 7:30 p.m. May 17. Cost: $7-$15; Baby and Toddler Sto-rytime and We Won’t See Their Like Again: Phila-delphians Who Should Not Be Forgotten: Anne d’ Harnoncourt 11 a.m., Sound and Vibration 4 p.m., Introductory Microsoft Word 6:30 p.m., New Americans Spring Concert Series: TIMBALONA 7 p.m., and Shenna Bellows and Erin Souza-Rezen-des read from “The American Presidency: The Best Man May Be a Woman: Challenges and Opportu-nities for Female Candidates” 7:30 p.m. May 18. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.
Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Baby Storytime 10:30 a.m. May 13; Family Fun Day at the Donatucci Friends Flea
Market 10 a.m. May 14; Toddler Storytime: Beach party! 10 a.m. May 16; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. May 17. 1935 W. Shunk St. 215-685-1755.
Whitman Branch: Literacy Enrichment Af-terschool Program 3 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-days and 1 p.m. Saturdays; English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m. and Teen Advisory Group 4 p.m. May 12; Family Storytime 11 a.m. and Video Game Club 2 p.m. May 14; SmART Readers Pro-gram: Artist in Residence @ Your Library 4 p.m. May 16; English as a Second Language Class and Wee Ones Storytime 10 a.m. and Ready-to-Read Storytime 11 a.m. May 17; Yoga for Children 5:30 p.m. and for Adults 6:30 p.m. May 18. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. SPR
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17th Police District , 20th and Federal streets, holds a Townwatch Meeting 6 p.m. May 12 at the District; and a PSA 2 Meeting 6:30 p.m. May 17 at Vare Rec Center, 1700 S. 26th St. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
1st Police District , 24th and Wolf streets, holds a PDAC Meeting 5:30 p.m. and a Captain’s Townhall Meeting 6 p.m. May 17 at the District. 215-686-3010. phillypolice.com/districts/1st.
3rd Police District , 11th and Wharton streets, holds a PSA 3 Meeting 5:30 p.m. May 17 at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. 215-686-3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
Bella Vista Neighbors Association holds an Annual Meeting 7 p.m. May 18 at Palumbo Rec Center, 700 S. Ninth St. 267-872-4686. bellavistaneighbors.org.
Dickinson Square West Civic Asso-ciation holds a Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Mt. Moriah Church, 410 Wharton St. [email protected]. dickin-sonsquarewest.org.
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ciation holds an Events Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 17 at the East Passyunk Cross-ing Community Center, 1025 Miffl in St. [email protected]. epcrossing.org.
Friends of Jackson School hold JACKSONopoly 7 to 11 p.m. May 13 at the Mediterranean Banquet Hall, 2033 S. Ban-croft St. Tickets: $45-$75. There will be gift giveaways, entertainment, food, drink and a 50/50 drawing. jacksonopoly.eventbrite.com.
Love Your Park Week wraps with vol-unteer projects at nearly every park in South Philly through May 14. Check loveyourpark.org or call 215-391-4061.
Manton Street Park holds a Family Fun Fest 1 to 4 p.m. May 14 at the park, Fourth and Manton streets (Raindate May 15). There will be food, bands, balloon artists, a book Give-n-Take and Heinz Wildlife Refuge. dswca.org.
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, 1166 S. Broad St., holds a novena to its patron saint May 13-21, with May 22 as the Feast Day celebration. 215-546-8333. saintritashrine.org.
Neighbors Invested in Childs El-ementary (NICE) holds a meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 16 at American Sardine Bar, 1800 Federal St. Email [email protected] for details. nicephilly.org.
Newbold Civic Association holds a Clean and Green Meeting 6:30 p.m. May 12 (email [email protected] for location); and recommends the Neighbors In Action General Meeting 6 to 7 p.m. May 16 at 1634 Wharton St. newboldneighbors.org.
Saint Maron’s Church holds a Lebanese Festival at 1013 Ellsworth St. 5 to 11 p.m. May 13, 3 to 11 p.m. May 14, 1 to 9 p.m. May 15. facebook.com/SaintMaronsMa-roniteCatholicChurchOfPhiladelphia.
Saint Monica Knights of Columbus hold their Annual Bowling Fundraiser 7 to 11 p.m. May 14 at St. Monica Bowling Lanes, 1601 W. Shunk St. (Tickets: $30 per person, 18 and over only). Contact Vince Lanzilotti for tickets (215-463-5781) or Bernie DiGa-briele (215-852-0300).
Stella Maris Fund Raising Com-mittee is sponsoring a Spring Flea Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 at Stella Maris, 2901 S. 10th St. To reserve a table call 215-465-2336.
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Queen Village Neighbors Associa-tion,
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Whitman Council hosts a Green Infra-structure meeting with Philadelpiha Water’s Green City, Clean Waters initiative 7 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Convent (basement), 2339 S. Third St. Learn more at phillywatersheds.org or call 215-971-6151. facebook.com/whitman.council. SPR
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A South of South thespian is taking on the titular task in making his Arden Theatre Company debut.
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any actors prefer for their endeavors to be exclusively concerned with severity while other performers desire for folly to carry the day. Scott Sheppard strikes an amazing bal-
ance between the cravings as a commended creator and interpreter and through
June 12, local lovers of levity can catch the 31-year-old
enjoying light yet n o n e t h e l e s s
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as the lead in “ T h e
Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.”“It’s so therapeutic to perform for children,” the resident of
the 1500 block of Carpenter Street said before heading to the Arden Theatre Company for a show. “They send these vibrant shock waves of energy to me, and I absolutely love engaging with them.”
The South of South dweller is making his debut for the Old City-situated haunt and fi nds himself fortunate to answer its press release’s inquiry “What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads?” with “a big, hilari-ous dance fest.” Under the direction of fellow South Philadel-phian Matthew Decker, the Arden’s associate artistic direc-tor, Sheppard and his peers are highly involving their young audience members, placing them very much in charge of the action.
“They could certainly join us one day,” he said with a laugh over the notion that the children could become mem-bers of Lighting Rod Special, the physical theatre company for which he serves as a co-director and that prides itself on never settling for status quo estimations of what life and art could yield. “This is a production that calls for us to keep our imaginations completely open, and that’s never going to prove unfulfi lling.”
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Loving the 75-minute creation’s clown aspects, Sheppard, who lauded his Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training studies in aiding his preparation and execu-tion, tabbed his involvement as a vaunted opportunity to exude vulnerability and to make him an “open vessel for pathos.” Al-lowing for safe explorations of “a chaotic world,” as Decker dubbed it in promotional material, the presentation marks the inau-gural occasion upon which Sheppard is performing for children, thus infusing his delivery with added gusto and gratitude.
“He is a wild child, and I love playing him,” he said of the Cheese Man, one of nearly a dozen of his duties in the stage-based handling of the Caldecott Award-winning book. “I actually treasure every chance to bring extra life to this produc-tion. It’s already bursting with brilliance, and I’m a pretty lucky guy to be able to add my two cents.”
THE HANOVER NATIVE noted he took a cir-cuitous path to become such a curious seeker and originator of daring work. Hav-ing made creative writing his concentration while at Haverford College, he came to fi nd intriguing the whole idea of crafting takes on contemporary life and ended up becoming an Arden teaching professional
for the 2007-’08 season.“I had a burgeoning interest in the theater
world and thought about the possibilities of somehow joining it in a lasting sense,” the York County product said of his pursuits. “There are defi nitely inherent diffi culties to establishing yourself in this fi eld, but the vision started to take shape even more, and I’m thrilled that I’ve been able to build my skill set in this city and make connec-tions with some pretty brave and amazing folks.”
Also a classroom veteran who taught English for a year in France and for three years at Friends Central, he rejected the “Those who can’t do, teach” sentiment by writing when having free time, with his Pig Iron enrollment giving his drive even more direction.
“Writing can be a really, really solitary activity, and I was keen on merging my writing interest with my passion for per-forming, and that’s exactly what Pig Iron helped me to do,” the alumnus said. “There was also that search for a collaborative environment and immersion into a world where you could start works from scratch and build from the ground up.”
He and other graduates founded the South Philly constituent-heavy Lighting
Rod Special on Dec. 5, ’14 and have eager-ly accepted the role as incendiary fi gures looking to “grab people by the shirt col-lars” in offering looks that teem with mys-tery, complexity, and humor, such as “Sans Everything,” a collaboration with Strange Attractor Theatre Co.; “Let the Dog See the Rabbit”; and “Underground Railroad Game,” a ’15 FringeArts Festival entry that is enjoying a remount through May 22.
“I try to make my contributions experi-mental yet skillful,” Sheppard said of his Lighting Rod Special tenure. “We’re striv-ing to make rigorous, fi nely-tuned pieces of theater that also try to break the mold and defy genre.”
The company’s provocative subject mat-ter honors his wish not to have pieces that pass as didactic presentations where only minimal interpretations can have any mer-it. He and his peers strive to prolong dis-cussions about how texts affect viewers, with Sheppard beaming when revealing that “Underground Railroad Game” will receive New York City and Baltimore treat-ments. Seemingly very different, his work with the nearly one-and-a-half-year-old entity and his engagement with the Arden have much in common, with the most ad-vanced similarity being their push for ob-
servers never to settle.“There are all these talks about theater’s
relevance and what can really come from a theater experience,” Sheppard relayed. “You fi nd people doing stuff just to be pro-vocative, individuals who make stuff that aims for the heart, and folks who want to mesh those and throw in some other angles, and you know what? They all have merit.”
He has achieved renown, too, having cap-tured an Independence Foundation Fellow-ship honor that will soon fi nd him travel-ing to Seattle. With more work planned for Pig Iron and Lightning Rod Special, and a trip to Greece slated for July and August in collaboration with RootlessRoot, he, like a good piece of cheese, is aging just right.
“It’s a great progression to experience,” Sheppard said of his maturation. “I want to keep taking on these great projects because there’s growth to be had in coming to un-derstand myself a bit more and to challenge an audience to have fun, think, and do both all over again.” SPR
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Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/lifestyles.
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his is not a column about Eagles football. This is not a column about whether the Eagles should have traded a bunch of draft picks to select quarterback Carson
Wentz. This is not a column about whether the Eagles have a quarterback problem. What the organization has brought upon itself as a re-sult of last week’s draft is a woman problem. And that is the matter that should concern us the most.
Under head coaches Andy Reid and Chip Kelly, the organization became known for at-tempting to bring players of character onto this football team. There were a few detours and missteps along the way, but, in the main, if anything differentiated the Eagles from many other professional sports teams, it was their commitment to the character of their players. Even the organization’s most controversial move, giving Michael Vick a second chance after his sordid involvement with dogfi ghting, seems to have paid off in his becoming a solid citizen. The team’s dedication to good people has been due in large part to its owner, Jeffrey Lurie.
The Eagles have not won a championship since 1960. Lurie is growing older. Last week, that combination of circumstances and foot-ball considerations related to the draft re-sulted in a dramatic change in strategy for the team when it came to its late-round selections. The Eagles threw their own standards out the window and became the latest organization to turn a blind eye to violence against women. Enter Wendell Smallwood and Jalen Mills.
Smallwood’s friend, Zakee Lloyd, was charged with the murder of Manuel Oliveras in 2012. A female was the key witness in the case. Lloyd asked Smallwood to get to the witness. The police have a recording of a conversation between Lloyd and Smallwood where Smallwood is heard saying “I almost got her beat.” As a result, Smallwood was charged with witness intimidation. He turned cooperating witness against his now-former friend, and, as a result, when Lloyd cut a deal rather than go to trial, the charges against Smallwood were dropped. Smallwood denies he ever attempted to intimidate the female in question. What the words “I almost got her beat” apparently mean is that he was dancing with her and fi nally caught on to her moves. Am I a cynic for believing that the charges were dropped not because of a lack of evi-dence but because Smallwood cooperated?
Maybe. Smallwood says he learned from the incident, but not enough to have avoided tweeting anti-gay remarks before they were erased from his Twitter page after the Eagles drafted him.
Jalen Mills was charged with second-degree battery of a woman in the summer of ’14. The charges were eventually reduced to a misde-meanor, and he ended up in what was called a “diversion” program (maybe such a program teaches participants a hobby in lieu of punch-ing females?). Mills’ attorney explained that it really was Mills’ girlfriend who punched the woman (no word on whether she too was sent to a “diversion” program).
Howie Roseman, the Eagles guru for the draft, has called the off-the-fi eld problems of Smallwood and Mills stuff that happens to kids that age. Roseman apparently is con-fusing youthful indiscretions such as tossing eggs at Halloween or stealing the opponent’s mascot with the more egregious problems of which his two draft picks were charged. The truth is that the Eagles pre-draft trade with the Cleveland Browns left the team in a pickle where they felt they had to take a chance. Roseman has not turned into Spencer Tracy playing Father Flanagan. His interest is pure and simple. Maybe these kids turn into good players, have learned their lesson, and enhance the team’s chances to win a champi-onship. Lurie has signed off on the deals, his goodwill toward “choir boys” giving way to the need to win a Super Bowl.
What makes all of this so ironic is that the National Football League has fi nally been forced to acknowledge its past problem of ignoring violence against women. All it took was a video of one of its players, Ray Rice, delivering a knockout punch to his now-wife while inside an elevator. Prior to that video, Commissioner Roger Goodell treated player violence against women with a slap on the wrist. There was more hoopla over star player Tom Brady’s involvement in defl ating foot-balls than quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a bathroom.
Despite the NFL’s institution of reforms in how it treats players who physically abuse women, the Dallas Cowboys added a serial abuser, Greg Hardy, to their team, but released him at the end of last season. Eagles fans and other fans around the league took delight in booing Hardy. Apparently, the adverse reac-tion around the league fi nally embarrassed Dallas owner Jerry Jones and outweighed Hardy’s talents on the fi eld.
Maybe Smallwood and Mills will take ad-vantage of their second chance. Maybe they won’t even show enough talent in training camp or the pre-season to make the squad and render the question moot. But what Rose-man’s moves and Lurie’s acquiescence show us is that in the end, the Eagles’ moral com-pass is no different than that of any of the other organizations. As the immortal Vince Lombardi once said, in the NFL, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” SPR
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Through May 15. Tickets: $28-$145. The Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 215-204-8499. liacouras-center.com.
Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$10. The Rosen-bach Library & Museum, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl. 215-732-1600. rosenbach.org.
Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$20. Phila-delphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-763-8100- philamuseum.org.
Through May 15. Tickets: $28-$42. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Pl. 215-592-9560. 1812pro-ductions.org.
: Through May 15. Tickets: $36. Neighborhood House at Christ Church, 20 N. American St. 267-987-9865. 11thhourtheatrecompany.org.
Through May 15. Tickets: $30-$35. The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake Hotel, 1512 Spruce St. 215-454-9776. inisnuatheatre.org.
: Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$10. The Rosenbach Mu-seum and Library, 2008 Delancey Pl. 215-732-1600. rosenbach.org.
Through May 20. Tickets: Free-$17. Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org.
Through May 21. Tickets: $25-$60. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi .edu.
Through May 21. Tickets: $15-$25. Curio Theatre Company in the Calvary Center, 4740 Baltimore Ave. 215-525-1350. curiotheatre.org.
: Through May 22. Tickets: $20-$40. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St. 215-496-8001. phillyshakespeare.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $37-$57. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $15-$30. Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake, 302 S. Hicks St. 215-563-1100. azukatheatre.org.
Through May 22. Tickets: $15-$29. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringe-arts.com.
Through May 29. Tickets: $23-$79. People’s Light & Theatre, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 610-644-3500. peoples-light.org.
Through May 29. Tickets: $45-$65. Penn’s Landing Playhouse at the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 855-448-7469. plplayhouse.com.
Through May 30. Tickets: $3-$5 (after $13.95-$17.95 general admission). The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. ansp.org.
Through June 3. Tickets: $10. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. 610-388-1000. longwoodgardens.org.
Through June 12. Tickets: Franklin Square, 200 N. Sixth St. historicphiladelphia.org.
Through Jun 12. Tickets: $18-$36. The Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
Through July 3. Tickets: $35-$40. Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org.
Through Aug. 7. Tickets: Free-$15. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, 118-128 N. Broad St. 215-972-7600. pafa.org.
Through Sept. 5. Tickets: $7.95-$29.95. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi .edu.
Through Sept. 25. Free. 401 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-922-2FUN. delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park.
Through Dec. 31. Tickets: Free-$8. Ameri-can Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org.
Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$17. Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org.
Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$15. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropol-ogy, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum.
Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$20. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthro-pology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum.
HighlightsTHIS WEEK
OTHER GOODIES
Centuries of creativity“Creative Africa” opens at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Perelman Building with a mixed bag of exhibits, all focusing on the cre-ativity of African artists, including photogra-phy, fi ne art, found objects and fashion May 14-Sept. 25. Tickets: Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Park-way. 215-763-8100. philamuseum.org.
A fi rst for everythingPennsylvania Ballet’s “A Program of Firsts” features a “Serenade” from Balanchine, Liam Scarlett’s “Asphodel Meadows,” and a brand new piece from Choreographer in Residence Matthew Neenan, set to music by Troy Herion May 12-15. Tickets: $29-$135. The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. paballet.org.
Our little secret“The Secret Garden” dramatizes the enduring novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett in which Mary Lennox, an orphan sent to live with her rich uncle, discovers a world of secrets on his estate May 12-June 19. Tickets: $15-$50. Ar-den Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
stars Michael Do-herty as 40 characters, all of whom work their way through New York’s hottest restaurant. Through June 5. Tickets: $20-$44. Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA. 610-283-2230. theatrehorizon.org.
follows Nick Bright, an investment banker kidnapped and held for ransom by an Islamic terrorist group and asks the question ‘What will you do in order to survive?’ Through June 5. Tickets: $10-$35. Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St. 215-218-4022. theatreexile.org.
boasts entertainment, food vendors, carnival games, and spirits. May 13-15. Tickets: Pay as you go. 1800 Pollock St.
consumes Kelly Drive with rowing enthusiasts from all over the region swarming Philly to watch races along Boathouse Row May 13-14. Free. Schuylkill River. dadvail.org.
takes over Rittenhouse Square for a 150-tent festival of crafts with free admission May 13-15. 717-431-8706. pacrafts.org.
are on a tear! They take on the Reds and Marlins this week with six straight home games May 13-18. Tickets: $10-$100. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. 215-463-1000. phillies.com/tickets.
takes off at the Navy Yard with a loving message of acceptance 8:30 a.m. May 15. Registration: $5-$10. Philadel-phia Navy Yard, 4747 S. Broad St. walkagain-sthate.org.
arrives on Walnut Street with Delores Van Cartier’s story of seeking refuge after she witnesses a crime May 17-July 17. Tickets: $20-$95. Walnut Street Theatre Mainstage, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org.
dazzles at the Merriam as part of Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway concert series 8 p.m. May 17. Tickets: $29-$125. The Mer-riam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
is fi nally back on tour and on the strength of its new record, “Amen & Good-bye,” 8:30 p.m. May 17. Tickets: $25. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
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: Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swedish Histori-cal Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org.
May 12-14. Tickets: $72-$150. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. philorch.org.
7 p.m. May 12. Tickets: $18 (fi df.org/Israel68). Congregation Mikveh Israel, 44 N. 4th St. 215-922-5446. fi df.org
7:30 p.m. May 12. Tickets: $29.50. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
8:30 p.m. May 12. Tickets: $25-$30. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 215-627-1332. electricfactory.info.
May 13-14. Tickets: $19-$75. The Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
May 13-15. Schuylkill River Banks, South Street to Fairmount Avenue. artintheopenphila.org.
7:30 p.m. May 13. Tickets: $10-$25. The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St. 215-735-1685. avaopera.org.
8 p.m. May 13. Tickets:
$16. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org.
8 p.m. May 13. Tickets: $20. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. tinangel.com.
8 p.m. May 13. Tickets: $17.50-$30. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215-925-9914. painted-bride.org.
8 p.m. May 13. Tickets: $39-$59. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
9 p.m. May 13. Tickets: $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-726-1106. worldcafelive.com.
8:30 a.m. May 14. Donation: $33. Headhouse Square, Second and Lombard streets. action.lung.org.
6:30 p.m. May 14. Tickets: $15-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. philadelphiasoul.com.
7 p.m. May 14. Tickets: $27-$51.75. BB & T Pavillion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. 856-365-1300. livenation.com
7:30 p.m. May 14. Tickets: $35-$59.50. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Fair-mount Park. 215-546-7900. manncenter.org.
8 p.m. May 14. Tick-ets: $37.50-$50. The Keswick Theatre, 291
N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8 p.m. May 14. Tickets: $45-$57. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
8:30 p.m. May 14. Tick-ets: $12. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267-639-4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com.
May 15-16. Tickets: $24-$81. Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
7:30 a.m. May 15. Tickets: $10-$25. Phila-delphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy. lbbc.org/reachandraise.
8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15. Cost: Free-$35. The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. 215-243-1100. runsign-up.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/listeningwalk.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15. Lower Merion High School, 315 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore, PA. bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/philadelphia.
5 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $35. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St. chestnutstreetsing-ers.org.
6:50 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $35-$40. The Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., Fairmount Park. 215-546-7900. manncenter.org.
7 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $43-$55. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princethe-ater.org.
7:30 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $35-$85. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $50-$100. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org.
9 p.m. May 15. Tickets: $19-$21. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
8 p.m. May 16. Tickets: $59.50-$82. The Kes-wick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
7 p.m. May 17. Tickets: Free-$8. The National Museum of American Jewish His-tory, 101 S. Independence Mall E. 215-923-3811. nmajh.org. SPR
D espite all of the recent rain, do not doubt that desirable days will soon be ours. When we make their acquaintance, we should have a few favorable food op-tions in mind to complement the tempting temperatures, with Christina Maiel-
lano eager to help through her Veggie Orzo Salad submission. The resident of the 2500 block of South 10th Street certainly knows that orzo has
long enjoyed a reputation as a multi-use gem and elected to unite it with black olives and a trio of tasty vegetables. The ultimate addition from the Lower Moyamensing inhabitant, though, has to be the Parmesan cheese, which will melt your heart as it softens over the pasta and its pals. SPR
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oeur is your new favorite place to drink with kids. A weekday “Family Happy Hour” from 5 to 7 p.m. features $5 food specials for the kiddos and food and beverage spe-
cials for the adults. They cover all the bases on the weekends, too, with a special section titled “For the Littles” and half price bubbly on Sundays – “don’t go quietly into that dark work week.”
The relaxed, family-friendly vibe of this Mon-treal-inspired gastropub is a distinct change of pace from that of its predecessors, The Mildred and James. Perhaps the approachable and af-fordable Coeur will have more staying power at Eighth and Christian streets. It stands a good chance, since easy, thoughtful drinking and eat-ing are the forte of Coeur owners Brendan Har-tranft, Leigh Maida, and Brendan Kelly – also owners of Strangelove’s, Local 44, and Memphis Taproom.
Coeur has the carefully curated draft list that we’ve come to expect from this restaurateur trio. Not all (or even half) of the offerings are Cana-dian, but breweries like Les Trois Mousquetairies and Dunham Brewery are examples of recent fun Quebec City features.
There’s a lot to love beyond the drink menu. First, the basics: not only is Coeur a South Philly restaurant with ample seating, but it also takes reservations. Let’s face it - once you have em-barked on the odyssey of fi nding parking in Bella Vista, you want your seat at the table to be se-cure.
When Justin Bennett replaced Andy Tessier as executive chef in March, there were a few chang-es to the menu, but, thankfully, the delectable Rotisserie Chicken ($18) has remained. Do it right, and order the chicken “fi nger lickin”- with a mountain of salty frites alongside.
To everyone’s delight, Bennett also moved the Poutine ($10) from the status of special to menu staple. The cheese curds were everything they should be -- mild, squeaky, and salty. There was just enough gravy to christen the fries and form a shallow pool at the bottom of the dish.
The Big Green Salad to Share ($15) was brought out in a bowl so large our server had to pull up another table to accommodate its girth. The fresh greens were lightly dressed in Coeur’s own vegan goddess dressing. The croutons were freshly toasted hunks of sweet bread, the size of mini dinner rolls. Tangy pickled onions were a nice addition. The salad is a meal for one, and a great option for a table of four to share as an appetizer.
The Z’atar Wings ($11) were a disappointment. Only a faint dusting of Z’atar left the wings most-ly fl avorless. The house-made ranch with fresh dill and the small cup of homemade chow chow that came alongside were more interesting than the wings.
While the ambiance is low-lit, warm, and spa-
Photos by Tina Garceau
hen Realino Indra Santoso moved to the United States in 1998, he did so as an “eager and afraid” teenager who almost ended up experiencing culture shock in
making adjustments. Now 36, he has retained his enthusiasm and discarded his apprehension and has enjoyed nearly nine years as a South Philly-based proprietor thanks to Indonesia Restaurant, 1725 Snyder Ave.
“My land is a vibrant one in terms of cuisine, so I love exposing people to this food,” the busi-nessman said of his Newbold location’s devotion to East Javanese delights. “South Philly has been very receptive to what happens here, and I’m very grateful for that.”
The resident of the 2100 block of Ritner Street came to the United States to study restaurant man-agement and hospitality, joining his family’s Chi-natown-situated restaurant on a full-time basis in 2001. When needing to fi nd a new address around a decade ago, he deemed South Philly appeal-ing and has retained many of his original patrons while adding many more guests. With seating for 103 and an admirably comforting ambience, In-donesia Restaurant, certainly the possessor of a nondescript name, has an exceptional identity as a purveyor of amazing dishes, with Santoso proud to tout the menu’s size.
“It could have been longer,” the Girard Estate dweller joked in referring to the 99 selections. “We want to immerse people in our way of life and stress the importance of food in doing that.”
Also the overseer of Cafe Pendawa, 1529 Mor-ris St., Santoso explained that as locals begin to devote themselves to the practice of broaden-ing their dining possibilities, Indonesian options make fi ne choices, especially for those looking to develop more than a minimal interest. As pasta is to Italian cuisine, so is Gado-Gado to Indonesian fare, and he elected to share his site’s recipe for the authentic salad.
“It is the top delicacy to promote,” Santoso said of the $8.75 offering. “If you want to have an in-troduction to our character, this is where you must begin. It is the true color of my culture.”
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD:
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE:
DIRECTIONS:For the sauce, fi nely ground the fi rst nine in-
gredients into a paste. Add the result to boiled coconut creamer, whisking occasionally until it becomes blended together to become a creamy sauce.
Plate the fi rst 11 salad ingredients, and drizzle them with the warm sauce. Top with the shrimp and the crackers. Add the hot sauce on the side. SPR
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Indonesia RestaurantOwner: Realino Indra Santoso
Opened: July 2007 (in present location)1725 Snyder Ave. | 215-829-1400
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Indonesia Restaurant’sGado-Gado
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cious, there is room for improvement in the din-ing experience. On busy nights, the acoustics put the volume at club-level. One must strain to hear and to be heard by companions and the servers, who are few and far between.
Coeur’s brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Despite the thoughtful touches - the brunch menu “For the Littles” and the half price bubbly on Sundays - brunch feels a bit like an afterthought.
When I arrived shortly after it opened one re-cent rainy Sunday morning, my table of two was handed one menu to share; they were “low on menus.” The kitchen was out of challah for the French toast. The soup of the day ($8), described as cream of tomato served over crumbled blue cheese with chili oil and croutons, was deli-cious and warming - but no blue cheese was to be found.
If it weren’t for the English muffi ns, I would recommend passing on Coeur’s brunch. But the English muffi ns! These little house-made won-ders serve as the vehicle for the Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sammy ($12). They are everything I never knew I wanted from my English muffi n. Light and airy, but still substantial. Sweet and fresh. The cheddar Mornay sauce spilled over the sides of the muffi n and onto the plate, smoth-ering the peppery house-made sausage patty.
Coeur’s ample seating, relaxed atmosphere, and unique, affordable drink menu should go a long way towards drawing a steady stream of pa-trons – maybe then they can bring in a few more servers to assist the skeleton crew. For a restau-rant that’s been open only since September, it is still fi nding its footing in the neighborhood. In the meantime, I say go for the drinks. Stay for the English muffi ns.
Two tips of the toque to Coeur. SPR
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FTAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Anything that takes you away from your usual routine
gets your vote. Take a trip, learn new skills, or get an advanced degree. Venturing into fresh fi elds will put a twinkle in your eyes. There’s some exciting movement on the career front. This is your chance to broaden your horizons. Lucky number: 162.
GGEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You’ve been denying your true feelings because you hate
being vulnerable but are starting to realize how im-portant someone is to you. Stop telling yourself that no bond exists between you. If you are in a committed relationship and your other half wants to know where he or she stands, don’t hold back your feelings. Lucky number: 317.
HCANCER (June 21 to July 22): You will get the deserved recognition for some hard work
from the past. This may come as a fi nancial back-hander or a proposition for the future. You’ve earned this, so do not refuse the offer. A golden opportunity is the universe’s way of nudging you forward. Lucky number: 429.
aLEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): A wonderful op-portunity is coming. Spur-of-the-moment ar-
rangements could play havoc with your usual routine, but you will adapt. New arrangements will go without a hitch, and you might wish for continued spontane-ity. Look to make a cherished wish come true. Lucky number: 038.
sVIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): You come up against unexpected hurdles. This puts you in a
diffi cult situation and one you’ve not had to contend with before. Your clever way of solving problems will impress your boss. Be careful if in the mood to take risks. Let common sense prevail. Lucky number: 942.
dLIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You enjoy be-ing of service to friends and relatives but need
a break. A change of scene will feel refreshing. If you can’t arrange it now, mention the idea of a vacation in
the near future. Start to explore new places and to meet new people. Lucky number: 073.
fSCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): You don’t need anyone to tell you how to do your work.
If others would leave you alone, you would achieve much more. It’s easier to focus when left to your own devices. Voice your concerns over any domestic trou-bles. Refuse to let a controversial issue come between you and your loved one. Lucky number: 760.
gSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Reach out to someone who understands you and re-
spects your opinions. You have great ideas that need development. Discussing thoughts in detail will get your creative juices fl owing. Meet in a quiet place where you are not likely to be disturbed. Lucky num-ber: 687.
hCAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A lov-ing partner or secret admirer will leave you a
lovely gift. New friendships will make you feel on top of the world. Are you single? Romance could spring out of nowhere. From friendship and love to excite-ment and adventure, you need a relationship that is all encompassing. You are about to fi nd a soulmate. Lucky number: 563.
AAQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Success will come through joint efforts. Resolve to do
all you can to nurture close relationships. If there has been discord, be patient and eventually you will come to an agreement. A social gathering or business meet-ing will lead to a surprise encounter. Much to your sur-prise, you could revive an old love affair or friendship. Lucky number: 912.
SPISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Working in the background lets you be more inventive
than usual. You are highly creative and this helps you fi nd ways to handle a problem-riddled project. Your success inspires others to experiment with new ideas. Accept this chance to work as a team, and you will be thrilled with the results. Lucky number: 751.
DARIES (March 21 to April 20): As long as things do not get too chaotic, you are in the
mood to take each moment as it comes. Even if listen-ing to a friend’s great ideas means acting on impulse, you will happily comply. You’re trusting your instincts and, for a change, enjoying the spontaneity of it all. Lucky number: 869. SPR
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THE BEST-LAID PLANTS OF MICE AND MEN...ACROSS 1. Lather 5. Challenges 10. __ America 15. TV’s “American
__” 19. Alma mater for
William & Harry 20. “Walk __ in My
Shoes” 21. Former talk
show hostess 22. Adventure story 23. Pius X’s tree? 25. Flower with
abbr. 2. State 3. Dummkopf 4. Snow: Scot. 5. Moisten 6. Accumulate 7. Like tasty fruit 8. Angled
plumbing pipe 9. Behold 10. Necklace
pendants 11. Plant destroyer 12. Journey 13. Suffi x for part
or tutor 14. Blackhawks’
org. 15. Yemen’s offi cial
religion 16. Speaker’s
platform 17. Make eyes at 18. Deposits 24. Part of the
musical scale 26. New Jersey
pronoun 29. Beget 31. Crock-Pot meal
32. Unfl inching 33. Dads 34. __ Korea 35. Bananas 36. James or
Jackson 37. Parts of arms 38. Unkempt
fl ower? 39. Evening: Fr. 40. Mr. Springsteen 41. Tree that’s
strugglin’ to breathe?
42. Ms. Lauder 43. Wounds
through rough handling
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46. Capital city 49. “Do You Hear
What __?” 51. Make over 53. Pens 54. Canine 55. Unconcerned 56. Good-for-
nothing 57. Car for Jeff
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selection 64. Search carefully 66. Panama hat
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67. From Galway 68. Game of skill 69. Reason to bathe 71. Connected
series 72. Actor
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others 81. Exchange 83. Univ. groups 84. Rests 85. Dry 86. Fem. title 91. Aged
92. Orange part 93. Schwinns 94. Presses 95. XII 96. Zone 97. Threadbare 98. Biting 99. Merriment 100. Baby’s word 101. Landing spot 102. Jacob’s twin 103. Variety 105. Photo, for short 106. Regal letters 107. Lynx or leopard 108. __ Grande 109. Painting or
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By Mystic Terry
Psychic Reader
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GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTENIf tears could wash away our pain,We would not feel such hurt again,
The heartbreak felt since you’ve been gone,We wouldn’t wish on anyone,But today is your birthday,So we’ll have to be brave
No words seem adequate enough to express our gratitude to everyone for their love, kindness andsympathy during the loss of our beloved son and brother, Mark. Your generosity is overwhelming. Thank you for sharing with us what he meant to so many of you. It makes us proud and grateful to know that he has made such an impact on countless lives. Thank you for your prayers that continue to guide and support us at this very diffi cult time. We also want to thank My Marky, Mark, BAE or Pop for the unforgettable memories, laughter, friendship and love you gave us every day. You made us so proud of what a wonderful man you were with a heart as big as you. It will live forever in all who knew you. God truly has a special angel.What we enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose. It becomes a part of us.
MARK J.EDWARDS, JR.
TheFamily of
Thank you. Mark, Nicky, John, Lauren, Ryan, Harper and Wifi
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A Marconi product claimed a prestigious honor for helping to stamong his college baseball teammates.
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When Jimmy Kerrigan left Temple Uni-versity two years ago following its decision to dump baseball due to fi nancial hardships, he wanted to attend a school where he could evolve as a player and a person, ultimately landing at Virginia Commonwealth Univer-sity, where he feels he has “struck gold.” That fi gure of speech seems quite apt for the 22-year-old, who recently claimed the Ham-mer Strength All-American Award.
“I really love contributing to this team, so to win something for helping us to grow re-ally blows me away,” the native of the 1700 block of West Moyamensing Avenue said from Richmond. “Coming here is the best move I could have made, and there’s still so much work left to do.”
Strength and conditioning coach Tim Kontos nominated the Marconi product for the honor that Hammer Strength, in partnership with the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association, uses to “recognize the most outstanding college athletes who exemplify the best of what it takes, on and off the fi eld, to become an elite athlete.” The association’s website adds that victors attain acclaim through their “inten-sity, consistency of purpose, achievement, and teamwork.” That quartet of character-istics has long defi ned the young man, who intends to use the accolade to infl uence the drive to cap his collegiate playing career in the most productive manner.
“This is a blue-collar team that loves to play hard-nosed baseball, so I’m going to continue to go out there to try to put runs on the board and wins by our name,” Kerrigan confi ded of seeing the commendation as a confi dence booster rather than a pressure in-ducer. “I’m not going to see this as a reason to force anything because then I doubt that much good will come from that.”
He also does not intend to obsess over the possibility of becoming a draft selection, as he certainly has had his name inserted in conversations about which bat wizards would make solid professionals. While the next phase of his journey has crossed his mind, he prefers the present, with the Rams sitting at 33-16 ahead of this weekend’s ac-tion at Presbyterian College.
“We had a bit of a rough start, but guys are settling in, so the rest of the season should be full of opportunities to show how much we’ve bonded,” the club’s leader in batting average, runs batted in, and stolen bases said. “We’re all about hard work and effort, and this is the time of year when those mat-ter most.”
THE COMMITTED CONTRIBUTOR commenced his attraction to the diamond through the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association, 2840 S. 18th St. Extremely excited about the rejuvenation of the sport at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., he chose to matriculate at the East Passyunk Crossing institution, a decision that fostered unwavering dedication to doing whatever he could to make adversaries miserable.
“Everyone there preached the value of sacrifi ce and loyalty,” Kerrigan stated of his secondary education formation. “I’ll carry those lessons wherever I go.”
“I have been using his name as an example to every kid that comes through the door at Neumann-Goretti and will use his name if I am still coaching in 25 years,” assistant coach Joseph Messina said of his admira-tion for the 2012 alumnus. “... He should be the blueprint for every kid that plays this game.”
Thanks to his devotion to the team con-cept, Kerrigan reveled with the Saints in ’11 and ’12 as they captured the Catholic League title. Having also scored All-League nods during the campaigns, he went on to give his alma mater further bragging rights by venturing to Temple. Two years at the
North Philly-situated university bore great memories, and he knew he could not stew when then-Director of Athletics Kevin Clark told the baseball team and six other programs that the location could no longer fi eld squads.
“I had a great opportunity at Temple, and it was defi nitely shocking to hear that news,” Kerrigan said. “I wanted to further my baseball identity, so I started to search.”
He adjusted to campus life at Virginia Commonwealth with ease yet did not im-mediately look to be a team leader, leaving that title to the seniors.
“I knew that would have to change,” he said of preparing for his swan song. “I want-ed to become stronger in all aspects because there’s defi nitely the potential for us to be a terrible opponent for anyone we face.”
The Rams proved to be just that last season, winning the Atlantic 10 Tourna-ment and the Dallas Baptist Regional of the College World Series, the latter yielding an All-Regional selection for the South Philly son, who stroked fi ve hits, including four doubles, in four games. The Rams fell to the mighty Miami Hurricanes in the Coral Gables Super Regional, but Kerrigan did his part as a motivator and producer, collecting three hits in seven at-bats and making fi ve putouts in right fi eld.
“We knew that was in us, just like we know we could make a memorable run this time, too,” he said, validating every point that went into Kontos’ 500-word nomina-tion essay.
With seven more regular season games left and the Atlantic 10 Tournament to fol-low, the Rams fi gure to butt in on talks about who will impress fans and prognosticators. No matter what, Kerrigan, who has one year to complete as an exercise science major but who will run out of athletic eligibility once this season ends, will continue to make his old stomping grounds proud, with Messina particularly eager for the future.
“I can’t wait to be at his fi rst game when he makes it because I am confi dent it will happen,” the resident of the 2700 block of South Marvine Street said. “I would never bet against Jimmy.” SPR
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On May 31 and Aug. 18, the Phillies will hold a Baseball 101 Clinic & Luncheon for Women, with each begin-ning at 9:30 a.m. and ending with the conclusion of each night’s 7:05 game. The cost is $200, with a four-ticket limit per transaction. Visit phillies.com/baseball101, or call 215-463-1000.
The Precision Player Development boys’ and girls’ basketball camp will occur May 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 13 to 16 at Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St. Contact Stefan Thompson, 267-804-0224 or [email protected], or Eric Funaro, 215-520-6223 or [email protected].
Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal St., is looking for teams to join its Sunday co-ed softball league. Con-tact Donny, 215-685-1883, or Eddie, 215-817-0837.
Beginning at 7 p.m., May 26’s 42nd annual Football City All-Star Game at Northeast High, Cottman and Algon avenues, will have great local representation. The non-public roster will include Neumann-Goretti regis-trants Miles Brewer, Khalil Roane, Naquise Childs, and Rashid Saunders, while the public roster will have Prep Charter’s Quadir Strothers and Marcus Justice-Bryant and Southern’s Casey Williams.
The Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., is accepting baseball signups for ages 8 to 10 (pitch-ing machine and live pitch) and 10 and younger and 15 and younger (live pitch) 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The association is also looking for coaches. Contact Tom, 215-913-1744.
Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St., hosts a youth indoor foot hockey instructional league Wednesday and Thursday evenings for beginners ages 10 and younger. No equipment is necessary, with the fee being $25 for a shirt and an award. Call 215-685-1894.
At 9 a.m. May 21, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the 2016 Football Festival for Women at Lincoln Financial Field. Tickets are $25. Visit philadelphiaeagles.com/womensfestival/.
The Healthy Kids Running Series occurs at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, through May 29, with age-appropriate events helping to encourage active lifestyles, increased self-esteem, and new friendships. Visit healthykidsrunningseries.org/race_locations/south-philly-pa/.
Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St., hosts an in-door soccer league for ages 8 and younger 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $25. Call 215-685-1894.
Murphy Rec Center, 300 Shunk St., is taking registra-tion for its 13-and-younger co-ed basketball league that will begin on May 16. Players who turned 14 on or after Jan. 1 are eligible. The fee is $40 and includes T-shirts and referee fees. Stop by the location, or call 215-685-1874.
The Nu Sigma Sharks will hold a Spring Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Chew Recreation Center, 18th Street and Washington Avenue. The cost for a table is $20. Call Regina, 267-564-5274, or Jenita, 267-332-7693.
The Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its 37th annual 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. The event will benefi t the Sup-port Center for Child Advocates. Visit runtheday.com/registration/race_info/philadelphia-bar-association-5k-run-walk2.
DVYAA is accepting registrations for his spring baseball season weeknights from 6 to 7 p.m. at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Age groups are 5 to 7, 8 to 9, and 10 to 12. Call 215-468-1265 weeknights between 6 and 7 p.m., or visit dvyaa.siplay.com.
Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal St., hosts a co-ed T-ball clinic for ages 4 to 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The fee is $30. Call 215-685-1883, or contact [email protected].
The South Philadelphia Tennis Association oversees After Work Drill and Play classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Weccacoe Playground, Fourth and Catharine streets, and Tuesdays at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Classes are $15 for drop-in visits, $50 for six sessions, and $75 for 12 lessons. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196 or [email protected], or visit spta.usta.com.
The South Philly Saints 8U travel baseball team is seek-ing players for the upcoming season. Interested players should send information to [email protected]. Updates and additional information appear on south-phillysaints.com, too.
UYA basketball will hold a free, co-ed youth develop-ment basketball skills clinic for boys and girls ages 12 to 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. May 13 and 2 to 4 p.m. May 21 at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St. Contact Warren Brown, 267-972-0389 or [email protected]. SPR
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