Mercy at the Gates Documentary Screening
A documentary screening follows one man's path from addiction to recovery through Mother of Mercy House, set in Kensington's open air drug market, with discussion to follow.
More at St. Patrick Catholic Church
Phillies Watch Party at St. Patrick
St. Patrick's annual gathering to watch the Phillies on the big screen, with barbecue from Jimmy's BBQ and a crowd that treats a playoff game like a parish reunion.
Blessing of the Animals at St. Patrick
A second Blessing of the Animals in town, this one at St. Patrick, welcomes dogs, cats, birds and anything else with fur, feathers or scales for the feast of St. Francis.
St. Patrick Columbiettes Bingo Game Night
The Columbiettes' first bingo night, cards and all, for parishioners eighteen and up looking for a low key Saturday out with a shot at winning something back.
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Baldwin School Fall Open House: Middle and Upper School
The second of Baldwin's two fall open houses, this one for families considering the middle and upper grades at the all-girls school. Campus tours and an information session are part of the visit.
Behind the Scenes Tours: Fonthill Castle From Tower to Crypt
Ninety minutes off the normal route through Henry Mercer's concrete castle: tower stairs, hidden passageways, the rooms the standard tour skips. Steep and dark in places, age fourteen and up.
Teddy Bear Story Time (Age 2)
A short Wednesday morning storytime built for two year olds and whatever bear they brought along. Thirty minutes of stories and songs, then time to play.