Neighborhood Gatherings 9–22–2016

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17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, oversees a Community Meeting 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and a Police District Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 215–686–3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.

Annunciation B.V.M. Parish continues its St. Pio Novena through tonight at 10th and Dickinson streets. 215–334–0159. Annunciationbvmchurch.org.

The Bella Vista Neighbors Association oversees the Open Doors tour of some of its neighborhood’s unique homes and gardens 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the event, which will commence at the DaVinci Art Alliance, 704 Catharine St. bella-vista-neighbors-association.ticketleap.com/bella-vista-open-doors-tour-of-homes-and-gardens.

The Block Church hosts a weekly 6 p.m. evening service at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, 738 S. Broad St. 267–777–9978. theblockchurch.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 to 8 p.m. through Christmas and the Queers on the Avenue Happy Hour 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at P’unk Burger and Occasionette, 1823 and 1825 E. Passyunk Ave. 215–336–1455. visiteastpasyunk.com.

The East Passyunk Community Recreation Center, 1025 Mifflin St., holds registration for its pee wee basketball league for ages 6 to 8 tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. The registration fee is $20; oversees registration for Super Star Studios’ Dance Class, Tumbling, and Dance Teams 11 a.m. Sept. 24; hosts the Music Monkey Jungle Jam Free Class and Registration 4 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 215–685–0008. facebook.com/EastPassyunkCRC.

Farm Volunteer Day helps Grow Philly to continue its partnership with the Novick Brothers Corp. in providing healthy and culturally appropriate produce to refugees and others in need in South Philadelphia 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at 3660 S. Lawrence St. facebook.com/events/330014870678083.

The Friends of Mifflin Square Park recommend the Novack Family Urban Farm vegetable stand occurring 2 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Eighth Street and Snyder Avenue and Yoga in the Park 10 a.m. for adult yoga (beginner-friendly vinyasa practice) and 11:15 a.m. for children & family yoga Sept. 24 at Sixth and Ritner streets. The group will also oversee a Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24. facebook.com/mifflinsquarepark.

The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association holds its Fall Flea Market and Community Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue and a Zoning and Planning Meeting 6:45–7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St. 267–544–9597. Lomophilly.org.

Newbold Neighbors Association recommends the Point Breeze Community Development Coalition Zoning Meeting 6:30–7:30 p.m. at 1444 Point Breeze Ave. and its General Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. at Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St. newboldneighbors.org.

The Point Breeze Community Development Corp. teams with PAWS to help the organization offer low cost vaccines/microchips to the public and talk about spay/neuter services 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25 at 20th and Federal streets. Phillypaws.org. ​

Queen Village Neighbors Association, 405 Queen St., recommends attendance at Movie Night: “The Jungle Book” 7–9 p.m. Sept. 23 at Shot Tower Playground, 101–31 Carpenter St.; a reseeding of Mario Lanza Park, 200 Catharine St., 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 24; and the QVK9 Painting with a Twist FUNdraiser 3–6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Painting with a Twist, 631 E. Passyunk Ave. Cost: $45. paintingwithatwist.com/events/viewEvent.aspx?eventID=790402. qvna.org.

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, 1736 S. 10th St., has organized a clothing drive lasting through Sept. 23., with all items going to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. 215–465–8437. Neumanngorettihs.org.

South of South Neighborhood Association, 1901 Christian St., hosts a Police Community Meeting for PSA 1 6:30–7:30 p.m. Sept. 22; and a Board of Directors Meeting 7–9 p.m. Sept. 28. southofsouth.org. SPR