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3rd Police District, 11th and Wharton streets, oversees a PSA 3 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. 215–686–3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, encourages attendance at a PSA 2 Meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Vare Recreation Center, 1700 S. 26th St. 215–686–3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
Bethanna Career Fair occurs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th St. 215–365–6500. bethanna.org.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is presenting its Holiday Lights Ride from 5–9 p.m. Dec. 15. The event will begin at Performance Bicycle, 1300 S. Columbus Blvd. The cost is free-$35 through bicyclecoalition.nonprofitsoapbox.com/component/events/event/165.
Burke Playground, Second and Jackson streets, holds its annual Christmas Party celebration 6–9 p.m. Dec. 20. Adults can enjoy free admission, while the fee for children will be $5. facebook.com/events/1091579020963042.
East Passyunk Business Improvement District recommends its Deck the Ave Holiday events through Dec. 17; oversees a Queers on the Avenue celebration 6–9 p.m. Dec. 15 at Vin Cafe, 1926 E. Passyunk Ave; and encourages participation in Photos with Santa 2–5 p.m. Dec. 17 at CLOTH, 1605 East Passyunk Ave. Urban Jungle, 1526–30 East Passyunk Ave.; and is promoting Passyunk Passeggiata 3–8 p.m. Dec. 21. 215–336–1455. visiteastpassyunk.com.
East Passyunk Crossing Community Center, 1025 Mifflin St., oversees the Parents’ Night Out Polar Express 6–9:30 p.m. Dec. 15. The cost is $15 per child to watch “The Polar Express,” drink hot chocolate, have snacks, and engage in fun activities while parents go shop. eastpassyunkcommunitycenter.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. to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at 20th and Hartranft streets. girardestateneighbors.org.
Headlong Performance Institute, 1170 S. Broad St., hosts The Winter Warmup: Solstice Edition 8–11:59 p.m. Dec. 17. Admission is $10-$20. facebook.com/events/376770312654342/.
Madira Bar and Grill, 1252 S. 21st St. holds a Stand-up Comedy celebration 9 p.m. Dec. 17. facebook.com/events/1192657390804048/.
Newbold Neighbors Association recommends attendance at Movie Night with the 17th District 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at 20th and Federal streets; and encourages participation in the 17th District Chaplain Motorcade 2:45–4 p.m. Dec. 17 at Point Breeze Avenue and Manton Street. newboldneighbors.org.
Queen Village Neighbors Association holds its Holiday Party 7–9 p.m. Dec. 15. at Weccacoe Playground, 400 Catharine St. qvna.org.
Packer Park Civic Association recommends attendance at a Santa celebration 3–6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Holy Spirit, 1845 Hartranft St. 215–336–4373.
The Philadelphia Focused Deterrence Gun Violence Reduction Program will hold a community meeting 6–7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Church of the Living God, 1101 Catharine St. 215–686–9693. philafocuseddeterrence@gmail.com.
Saint Edmond’s Church, 21st Street and Snyder Avenue, will present A Night of Carols 7 p.m. Dec. 15. 215–334–3755.
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Ninth and Watkins streets, will hold an evening of Christmas carols 7 p.m. Dec. 15. If possible, please bring a new unwrapped gift for a needy child or adult.
The Sexton Slideshow will present the Hootenanny Tribute to Kenny Rogers 7 p.m.-midnight Dec. 16 at 927 S. Water St. Tickets are $10. facebook.com/events/817059625063946/. The site will also oversee A Honky Tonk Tribute to Dolly Parton 7–11 p.m. Dec. 17. Tickets are $10. facebook.com/events/194947760961163.
The South Philly Striders will hold their annual Holiday Lights Run 7–11:45 p.m. Dec. 15. The run will commence at Toll Man Joe’s, 26 E. Oregon Ave. facebook.com/events/1610923599203677/.
West Passyunk Neighbors Association holds its Holiday Party 7–10 p.m. Dec. 21 at La Mula Terca Restaurant, 2053 S. Beechwood St. The cost is $20. eventbrite.com/e/wpna-holiday-party-2016-tickets-29842131619. westpassyunk.org. SPR
