Tickets Available: Pints for North Light

One of Manayunk and Roxborough's biggest and most impactful nonprofits—the North Light Community Center—hosts a large fundraiser Thursday.

The fourth annual "Pints for North Light" combines the long-standing human services group with the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant's love of suds. 

"The funds raised through this event are critical to North Light’s continued work in the community. Your participation helps provide food for families in need, quality day care for children and job training and academic supports for teens," according to a news release.

Tickets for the fundraiser start at $50 and get you access to beers from more than 10 breweries from 7 to 10 p.m. Additionally, microbrews from the Manayunk Brewing Company and wine from Tamanend Winery are also available. 

Plus, VIP ticket holders get access at 6 p.m.

Local businesses will also supply food, like Baggataway Tavern, Beer Cakes Philly, Deke’s BBQ, the Couch Tomato, Dream House Asian Bistro, Lanci’s Bakery, Nolt’s Chicken BBQ and Pierogie Kitchen.

Check out the prices and perks at www.pintsfornorthlight.com. 

North Light Community Center is a multi-service, community based non-profit organization located at 175 Green Lane. Founded in 1936, North Light’s mission is to enable people of all ages and abilities in our communities, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive and responsible citizens through initiatives that support and enrich children, teens, and families. North Light’s vision is to support and strengthen our diverse neighborhoods by meeting the evolving needs of individuals and families, working to develop the whole person from educating to providing sustenance, and thus, cultivate a vibrant community. Current offerings include year-round childcare for school age children, tutoring, youth development programs, arts and recreation, emergency supports, parenting workshops, teen employment, and neighborhood access to technology. For additional information about North Light’s programs and services, visit www.northlightcommunitycenter.org or call 215-483-4800.