On Thursday, Nov. 17, a large rally is planned to start at 4 p.m. near City Hall followed by a march at 4:30 p.m. The march is going to cross the Market Street Bridge next to 30th Street Station. The purpose of the rally, organized by Fight for Philly, is to draw attention to the poor state of many Philadelphia bridges (including the Market Street Bridge). The protesters will demand more jobs by calling for structurally deficient bridges to be rebuilt.

If you want to help make banners and signs for tomorrow’s protest you can do it from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Calvary Church (48th & Baltimore). Both talented and not so talented folks are needed. For more information call 610-931-2615 or email: PEACE[at]peoplesmail.net.

Those who didn’t get a chance last week to pre-order their Thanksgiving turkeys through stores like Mariposa and Milk & Honey can still do it until Friday, Nov. 18 through The Gold Standard Cafe (4800 Baltimore Ave).

Fresh, farm-grown turkeys will be delivered to the cafe on November 22 in the afternoon. Weights range from 12-30 pounds. The exact weight cannot be guaranteed but they will come close to your request. Price is $2.75 per pound. Turkeys are Lancaster County grown, never frozen, and anti-biotic free.

Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 18 at noon . Please email your order to: eat@thegoldstandardcafe.com. Payment is due at pickup (check or cash).

The annual meeting of the Spruce Hill Community Association will take place Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spruce Hill Christian School (42nd and Baltimore Ave.). All are welcome.

Dr. Lisa Bell-Chiles, the principal of Lea Elementary School, is the featured speaker. You will also hear an update from the parents group Advocates for Great Elementary Education (AGREE), which is dealing with the enrollment cap issue at Penn Alexander.

There also will be reports on the Association’s activities and finances for the year, and election of new officers and 10 board members (all are running unopposed). Ed Halligan will be the new president, succeeding Mark Wagenveld.

The Second Mile Center (215 S. 45th St.) has posted signs to make sure people know it’s not associated with the Second Mile charity, which has been embroiled in the scandal at Penn State.

Spiral Q Puppet Theater is coming to the Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library Children’s Department (52nd & Sansom) on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. to present a Shadow Puppet program. Children will have the opportunity to make their own shadow puppets and put on a play.

Space is limited to the first 20 children. If you have questions please call 215-685-7422.

School lunch in Philadelphia is a social justice issue for many.

This summer the School District of Philadelphia closed the kitchens at several schools, leaving just a handful of schools in the City – mostly high schools – with meals cooked onsite. The vast majority of schools serve pre-packaged lunches trucked in for out of the area. Health concerns surrounding these pre-packaged lunches coupled with the fact that 40 percent of kids are at risk for childhood obesity have sparked concern among parents, teachers and activists.

Those folks and others will gather at the Henry C. Lea School (4700 Locust St.) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. to discuss where school food comes from and how to make it healthier. Interested community members are welcome to join the discussion.

Speakers will include:

For more information about the event please contact: Bryan Fenstermaker at 215-895-4020 or by email: bfenstermaker[at]theenterprisecentercdc.org.