Neighborhood gatherings 1–12–2017

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1st Police District, 2301 S. 24th St., hosts a Police District Advisory Council meeting 5:30 p.m. and a Captain’s Townhall meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 17. 215–686–3010. phillypolice.com/districts/1st.

3rd Police District, 11th and Wharton streets, oversees a PSA 3 meeting 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. 215–686–3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.

17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, hosts a Townwatch Meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 12; and oversees a PSA 2 Meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St. 215–686–3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th/.

Andrew Jackson School, 1213 S. 12th St., hosts a Family Movie Night 4–6 p.m. Jan. 12. facebook.com.

Bella Vista Neighbors Association recommends attendance at the PGW Weatherization program 2:30–3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. Seventh St. 215–627–0057. bellavistaneighbors.org.

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District encourages attendance at Second Saturday, featuring complimentary refreshments, art openings, trunk shows, classes and more, 6–9 p.m. Jan. 14. 215–336–1455. visiteastpassyunk.com.

East Passyunk Crossing Community Center, 1025 Mifflin St., encourages participation in the Winter Clothing Drive through Jan. 31 and hosts co-ed Pee Wee Soccer 5–6 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 24. 215–685–0008. eastpassyunkcommunitycenter.org.

East Point Breeze Neighbors oversees a Clean and Green Meeting 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12. E-mail clean@newboldneighbors.org for location; encourages participation in the Neighbors in Action General Meeting 6–7 p.m. Jan. 16 at 1634 Wharton St.; welcomes attendance at the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association 7–8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Constitution Health Plaza, 1930 S. Broad St. newboldneighbors.org.

The Girard Estate Neighbors Association recommends participation in the Young Families Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 14 at the southeast corner of Marconi Plaza near 13th and Bigler streets. It also encourages assistance for its third annual coat drive 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Taproom on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St. girardestateneighbors.org.

The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association encourages participation in the Mifflin Square Park & Neighborhood Planning Sponsors and Advisory team meeting 1–2:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at SEAMAAC, 1711 S. Broad St.; and will hold an MLK Day of Service volunteer gathering 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 16 at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. The school will also oversee a Community Resource Fair from noon to 2 p.m. that day. lomophilly.org.

The Marconi Older Adult Center, 2433 S. 15th St., is looking for writers, stagehand actors, and decorators to join its theater group, which meets 12:30–2 p.m. Thursdays. Call 215–717–1969.

The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, 1166 S. Broad St., holds a Healing Mass 2 p.m. Jan. 15. 215–546–8333. saintritashrine.org.

The New South Philly GOP will hold a Trump Inauguration Gala 7–11 p.m. Jan. 14 at Toll Man Joe’s, 26 E. Oregon Ave. Tickets are $35. eventbrite.com.

Queen Village Neighbors Association holds a Zoning Committee Meeting 7:30–8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Weccacoe Playground, 400 Catharine St. qvna.org.

The Philadelphia Access Center, 1832 S. 11th St., holds the Right Path Support Group 7–8 p.m. Jan. 13; the Stepping Stones Group for those dealing with loved ones’ addictions 7–8 p.m. Jan. 16; and the Women at the Well Bible Study, Fellowship, and Support Group 1–2:30 p.m. Jan. 18. 215–389–1985. philaccess.org.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority will oversee a Doing Business with PHA discussion 6–7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Greater Grays Ferry Estates, 1800 S. 32nd St. 215–684–4139.

South of South Neighborhood Association, 1901 Christian St., hosts an Economic Development Meeting 7–8:30 p.m. Jan. 12; a Clean and Green/Carpenter Green Meeting 7–8 p.m. Jan. 17; and a Zoning Committee Meeting 7–9 p.m. Jan. 18.

Whitman Council holds a board meeting 7–8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 2329 S. Third St. facebook.com/events/598505923679476/.

n XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, 1100 Pattison Ave., holds Family Movie Night through a screening of “The Secret Life of Pets” 5–8 p.m. Jan. 16. facebook.com. SPR