Name-your-price adoption fees at PAWS
The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society announced its Perfectly Impurrfect adoption promotion, running through July 25. During the initiative, adopters can name their own adoption fee for cats and dogs included in the promotion.
When they take their new pet home, PAWS will be able to rescue another animal in its place. PAWS saves thousands of exceptional animals each year who would otherwise face homelessness and risk euthanasia.
“So many amazing pets get overlooked simply because they might need a little extra care or have a special personality preference,” said Tammy Miller, PAWS’ foster manager. “It’s incredibly rewarding to open your home to a pet with unique needs — they’re so grateful for you. And as we all know, nobody’s perfect.”
Visit www.phillypaws.org.
Military author events
There will be three upcoming book discussions and signings by military historian John Siegfried and Gold Star father Charles Strange.
Siegfried wrote No Greater Love, a report on the heroic actions of Philadelphia Medal of Honor awardee Michael Crescenz during the Vietnam War, and The New Agent Orange, which compares dioxin exposure in Vietnam to Gulf War syndromes and sicknesses.
Strange wrote Relentless, a report on his pursuit of answers and the truth surrounding the death of his son, Michael, and 30 other SEAL Team 6 members in Afghanistan in 2011.
The events are free and open to the public. The schedule is July 18, 6 p.m., at Crescenz VFW, 6850 Martins Mill Road; July 20, 1 p.m., at Cheltenham American Legion, 8035 Jenkintown Road, Cheltenham; and July 21, 1 p.m., at VFW Post 8051, 828 S. Front St.
All events are free and open to the public. ••
Hero Thrill Show is Sept. 21
The 69th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $35 for a family (up to five).
Proceeds pay for the college tuition of children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
For more information, go to herothrillshow.org. ••
Entertainment at Parx
Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:
July 19: Debbie Gibson
July 26: Kameron Marlowe
Aug. 3: Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium
Aug. 23: The Marshall Tucker Band
Sept. 7: Australian Pink Floyd
Sept. 21: Dustin Lynch
Oct. 4: Heather McDonald
Oct. 18: Straight No Chaser
Oct. 19: Giggly Squad Live
Oct. 25: Michael Blaustein
Nov. 9: Air Supply
Nov. 21: Aaron Lewis
Nov. 23: Steve Trevino
Dec. 7: Kathleen Madigan ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road.
Meetings start at 7:30 p.m.
If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW.
Call Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
Trip to Northern Europe
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is presenting a Northern Europe: Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium and London cruise, July 25 to Aug. 4, aboard the new “Norwegian Prima.”
Rates per person are $6,261 and $6,495, which include roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia.
Deposit of $350 per person double occupancy is required when booking.
Call 215-788-9408. ••
Party for West Catholic girls class of ‘69
West Catholic Girls Class of 1969 will have its 55th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Anthony’s Ristorante, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield. The cost for the luncheon is $65. Call Hannah at 610-764-3249. ••
Ukrainian Folk Festival in August
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
There will be Ukrainian folk art, music, dance, crafts and historical reenactments, a variety of food and refreshments and a vendors grove. Admission is $15, and a portion will be donated to relief of war victims in Ukraine. Kids under 15 will be admitted free. Parking is free. Call 267-664-3857, email info@tryzub.org or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
