The Porch, a recently opened public space near the 30th Street Station, already has a busy schedule of music, entertainment and recreational events until the end of this year. French swing accordion music by Dallas Vietty is at lunchtime on Tuesdays. There’s a Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays and traditional and original Eastern European and Balkan music by West Philadelphia Orchestra on Thursdays.

Apart from music, West Philly residents and visitors are invited to participate in fitness sessions organized by Drexel University’s Recreational Athletics staff. On Fridays, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. there will be a lunchtime boot camp featuring an intense 60-minute session of cardio, strength and agility drills. On Dec. 2 and 9 don’t miss cardio kickboxing workouts accompanied by high energy music (think about going back to work re-energized after those).

What about kids? There is something for them to do too. The Give and Take Jugglers and their Little Circus are there on Fridays from 4 – 6 p.m.

Finally, this Saturday, Nov. 19 don’t miss the Fall Festival from 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be live music by West Philly’s Citywide Specials, a cooking demonstration and honey, food and apple cider tasting with Milk & Honey, Urban Apiaries, The Restaurant School and Bartram’s Garden, street puppetry from Geppetta, circus performances, and a homespun merry-go-round. The first 100 people will get free S’More’s kits! For more information go here.

Nina is a friendly grey and white cat who lives near 45th & Baltimore. She is indoor/outdoor and usually approaches people at Milk & Honey. She is not wearing her collar and tags. If you live nearby, check your property – outside and in. Nina could be injured and hiding out. Contact christina.sozinho[at]gmail.com if you have or have seen Nina.

A neighbor reports that she has found a black and white tuxedo cat near her apartment building at 44th and Walnut:

“I’ve seen a cat outside on and off for a little over a month. Last night I finally brought him in. He’s super sweet and social. Total lap cat… There are strays all over the city but it didn’t occur to me until now–when I heard some people near my apartment building making sounds like they were looking for an animal–that he may be someone’s pet. I live at 44th & Walnut.”

If you know whose cat this may be please email Dana at: danavegan[at]gmail.com

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.