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Bella Vista Neighbors Association holds its annual holiday social and fundraising event 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St. Cost is $25-$30. Bella-vista-neighbors-association.ticketleap.com. bellavistaneighbors.org.
Boy Scout Troop 147 oversees a Breakfast with Santa celebration 9:30–11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18th and Wolf streets. Tickets are $10, with additional events including raffles, personalized ornaments, and opportunities to make your own Santa hat or stocking.
Crafty Balboa Holiday Shopping event will feature more than 65 vendors 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10 at The Bok Building, 1901 S. Ninth St. craftybalboa.com.
Diversified Community Services hosts a Home Improvement Forum from 6–8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th St. 215–336–5505. dcsphila.org.
East Passyunk Business Improvement District recommends Passyunk Passeggiata, which welcomes patrons to stroll, shop, dine, and sip through a weekly Farmers’ Market, late shopping, and happy hour options every Wednesday from 3–8 p.m. through Christmas and its Deck the Ave Holiday events through Dec. 17; encourages participation in the Arctic Avenue and Holiday Second Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Photos with Santa 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at Urban Jungle, 1526–30 East Passyunk Ave.; and oversees Spirits and Suds with Santa 5:30–9:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at 11 bars and restaurants. Tickets are $5. 215–336–1455. visiteastpassyunk.com.
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association presents its Christmas Tour of Lights 6–7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, with it beginning at Chhaya, 1819 E. Passyunk Ave. Cost is $5; and oversees a Zoning Meeting 7–9 p.m. Dec. 14 at the East Passyunk Community Recreation Center, 1025 Mifflin St. 215–685–0008. epcrossing.org.
East Passyunk Crossing Community Center, 1025 Mifflin St., holds Bingo for Seniors 1–3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14. eastpassyunkcommunitycenter.org.
Friends of Jefferson Square Park hold a Second Saturday Cleanup at the site, Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, 9 a.m. Dec. 10. jeffersonsquarepark.org.
Friends of Ridgway Park are accepting donations for the Hawthorne community’s children ages 2 to 12 through Dec. 20 at the Hawthorne Recreation Center, 12th and Carpenter streets. Call 267–293–9658.
Girard Estate Neighbors Association recommends participation in the City of Philadelphia’s Leaf and Recycling Program 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at 20th and Hartranft streets; and oversees Christmas in the Park 4–7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Girard Park, 21st and Shunk streets. girardestateneighbors.org.
The Kind Institute, 1242 Point Breeze Ave., hosts the Vegan Holiday Art and Craft Fair 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11. facebook.com/events/552024468340733/.
The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association recommends its Way Awesome Holiday Party 6–8 p.m. Dec. 8 at SouthHouse, 2535 S. 13th St. lomophilly.org.
Purple Magic New Year’s Brigade holds Breakfast with Santa 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 10 at its headquarters, 38 E. Jackson St. Tickets are $10. eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-28324087107.
Queen Village Neighbors Association holds its annual Phestivus Celebration 6–7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Moyamensing Point, Second and Christian streets. Please bring an unwrapped toy donation. qvna.org.
South of South Neighborhood Association, 1901 Christian St., hosts a SOSNA Holiday Volunteer Appreciation Party 6–8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sidecar Bar and Grille, 2201 Christian St. southofsouth.org.
South Philly Handmade Brigade event supports local artists through the promotion of amazing holiday gift options 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 10 at 1241 Carpenter St. facebook.com/events/1610074879302054/.
True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church holds its annual Christmas Bazaar and Flea Market 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at 1912 S. 16th St. Vendor space is $25. Contact Sister Frances Emanuel, 215–334–3343 ext. 10.
West Passyunk Neighbors Association is overseeing its Show Us Your Lights Holiday House Lighting contest. Submit images through facebook.com/wpnaphilly/. The announcement of the winner will occur on or around Dec. 18. westpassyunk.org. SPR
