FREE Concerts in Local Parks

Glenolden borough council and the Parks and Recreation committee will present its “Concerts in Glenolden Park” series beginning  7 p.m.  Wed., July 6, with a performance by the Knights of Columbus De La Salle String Band and the Hegeman string band at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, July 27.
   The borough will also host two movie nights on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Wednesday, Aug. 31. Movies will begin 7 p.m. at Glenolden Park.

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  More free concerts will take place this coming week in Rose Tree Park, Upper Providence.
 

July 6 --    Peabody Ragtime Ensemble - serves up
    sizzling Dixieland music with a bit of
    Ragtime and Big Band flavoring.

July 7 --    John Hoey Orchestra -- a tribute to the
    Big Band Era, featuring the music of
    Goodman, Dorsey, Basie and Ferguson.

July 8 --    Hollowood Nights - showcasing the
    music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet
    Band.

July 9 --     David Stone - The Johnny Cash
    Experience  covers the music of early Johnny Cash, June Carter and the Folsom Prison Concert era.

July 10 --    U.S. Naval Academy Electric Brigade      This stellar music ensemble plays hits from
    from Lady Gaga and classic rock favorites.

July 13 --    Little Martha - recreates the Allman
    Brothers’ finest moments and brings
    listeners back to the 70s.

The Festival is held at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, in Rose Tree Park, Routes 252 and 1, Upper Providence Township. Admission is FREE. Take chairs, blankets for seating. Refreshments will be sold at the performances. In case of rain, all shows are canceled. For information, call 610-891-4455. Visit www.co. delaware.pa.us/summer.

Celebrate The Arts!

Bastille Day in Media
The Media Arts Council will host its fifth annual Bastille Day celebration from 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 in downtown Media. 
This is the biggest 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll of the year, when State Street is closed to traffic and Media is transformed into an arts-filled scene from history.  Professional theater presentations, visual arts displays and activities, live music and dancing, and children's activities will engage visitors of all ages in this celebration of independence.
This year, the Main Stage performance features renowned Louisiana band, Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners. Performing a unique combination of traditional zydeco with their own innovative, funky sound, the band will be an exciting addition to the Bastille Day celebration.
Other features include the reenactment of the Storming of Bastille, street activities including strolling performers, plein air painters, silk painting, tie dying, and several other musical performances.  The Hedgerow Theater and Media Theater provide themed performances.
Honorary chairpersons this year are from Sun Center Studio:  Guillaume Perrin, Vice President, and Allen Lane, Assistant Manager.
Bastille Day event sponsors are LaBelle Epoque and LaColombe Torrefaction, as well as the 2nd Saturday presenting sponsor, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.
M.A.C. celebrates Bastille Day as an historic event symbolic of the freedom that paved the way for, among other things, artistic expression. The Bastille Day celebration will offer attendees of all ages a unique experience filled with art, music and historical attractions. More than 40 businesses participate, along with numerous artists, musicians, and performers.  This will be a memorable independence celebration for the entire family to enjoy.
For additional information about the Bastille Day celebration or other M.A.C. events, please visit mediaartscouncil.org. 

More FREE Fourth Of July Fun!

Celebrate Our Nation’s Birthday with the Founding Fathers:

Signers’ Day at Christ Church and the Burial Ground

Sunday, July 3 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Families will meet Ben Franklin, go on engaging History Hunts and partake in fun activities.

WHAT:                 Who better to celebrate July 4^th with than our Founding Fathers?! Local residents and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence, attend church where George Washington worshipped, meet the Founding Fathers and gain a deeper understanding of our country’s early history at Christ Church’s Signers’ Day on Sunday, July 3 at Christ Church and the Burial Ground.

Signers’ Day activities at the Burial Ground include a Wreath Laying Ceremony to pay tribute to America’s early leaders, the opportunity to meet with Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris and History Scavenger Hunts. At Christ Church, there will be stories by Historic Philadelphia’s “Once Upon a Nation” storytellers, a special morning church service and the ringing of the Christ Church bells— the same bells that rang out with the Liberty Bell when the Declaration of Independence was read to the public for the first time. View the Book of Common Prayer in which Reverend Jacob Duché committed an act of treason when he crossed out the prayers to the King and inserted a prayer for the Continental Congress.

WHEN: Family Activities: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Church Service: 10 a.m.

Wreath Laying Ceremony: 1:30 p.m.

Ringing of the Church Bells: before and after the 10 a.m. service

Meet the Founding Fathers: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:               Christ Church Burial Ground, 5^th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA

                                Christ Church, 2^nd and Market Streets

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Strike Up The Bands For Marple Newtown’s 4th Of July Parade!

  Area residents are invited to show their colors and join the Marple Newtown Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4. The parade will kick off from St. Albans Circle in Newtown Township.
  Attendees are invited to make a float, dress up in red, white and blue, play in the band, ride  bikes and antique cars, play bluegrass, jazz,  modern music and join the marching band music, fire engines, highlanders playing their pipes, kids on trikes, wagons and more.
  Registration is open up to the day of the event by calling MN Leisure Services at 610-353-2326. Registration on the day of the parade is 8:30 to 9:30a.m. at St. Albans Circle. (Unfortunately, it will not be possible to judge late arrivals.)
  Advance registration for bikes or hand-drawn floats is not necessary; they will register 8:30 to 9:30a.m. at St. Anastasia Church and will enter the parade from that location.
  The parade ends at the Broomall Fire House at Malin Road, Marple.
  Rain date is Saturday, July 9.

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  Norwood Celebrates July 4th With Fireworks And Family Fun

 The Citizens Fourth of July Association of Norwood will kick off its celebration with fireworks Sun. (July 3) at Lower Park, Amosland and Winona Ave. The fireworks will begin at dark. A bucket brigade will travel through the park to collect donations.
  The Norwood Athletic Club will sell refreshments and the Norwood Library will sell glow necklaces.
  Fourth of July activities begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. with the raising of the flag and the start of the parade. The parade will continue up the Westside where it will pick up more marchers and proceed around Trites Ave., Ridley Ave. and Sylvan Ave., back over the Amosland Bridge, down Welcome Ave. where the parade will pick up all the children’s groups and individuals who are competing. The parade will end in Kugler Park.
  Once the parade has ended, there will be park activities, including moonbounces, train rides and leg races for all ages.
  Refreshments will be on sale, including hotdogs, hamburgers, pretzels, snowcones, soda, water and funnel cakes. Free ice cream for children 12 and under will be given out too.
  Park activities begin at 10 a.m. and usually end about 2 p.m.
  This is the 99th year that Norwood has celebrated the Fourth of July. Next year in 2012, Norwood will have a huge anniversary celebration on July 4th and the Association has already begun planning for it. To become involved and help, stop by the Archives Table in the Park and find out more information. 
 

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  Ridley Park To Hold Fireworks, Parade

  Ridley Park’s Independence Day Celebration events will get underway at Eastlake Park 2p.m. July 2 with a car show. There will be food vendors, music and fireworks at dusk.
   On July 4, registration for the parade will be 8:45 to 9 a.m. at ABC Field. After the parade, games for children will be held at the field.

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Havertown's  annual Hilltop Civic Association's Independence Day celebration takes place on Monday, July 4. The parade of decorated bikes, strollers, and walkers begins at 10 a.m. at the Bon Air Fire House on

Royal Avenue

and culminates at Hilltop Field. Following the parade, there will be judging of contestants with prizes, family races and games, and free refreshments. All are welcome. For more information visit http://www.hilltopcivic.org/. 

Hilltop celebrates America’s birthday with a parade and contests such as foot races but also includes card writing to servicemen.

“That’s so we don’t lose sight of the reason for the celebration,” explains Revelle.

Another Fourth of July celebration in Havertown is at Paddock Park on

Woodleigh Road

.  Sponsored by the Paddock Farms Civic Association Games and activities will take place between 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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In Upper Darby, a must to see is the Upper Darby Township Sousa Concert and Fireworks show featuring a concert by the acclaimed Upper Darby Sousa Band performing favorite marches with a salute to veterans, The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars showcasing their high energy song and dance and a professional fireworks show.

The concert starts at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, July 1 at the Upper Darby High School Memorial Stadium,

Lansdowne Avenue

and

School Lane

in Drexel Hill.  Fireworks at 9:20 p.m. The rain date is July 2.

Gates to the stadium will open at 7:30 p.m.  There are no lawn chairs or coolers are permitted in the stadium.  Call 610-622-1189 for more information.  The event is sponsored by the Upper Darby Department of Leisure Services.

Also in Upper Darby is the Independence Day parade at the Highland Park Fire Company,

24 Park Ave.

, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 2.  One of the firefighters, Jim Lynch, has been selected to serve as the grand marshal.  Lynch has been a resident of the Highland Park section of Upper Darby his entire life.  A father of three children, his son John Lynch is the volunteer chief of the HPFC.  As a firefighter and former member of the fire company’s board of directors, and a former coach of the HPKAA, Jim Lynch has dedicated over 43 years of his volunteer services to our community.

The parade is dedicated to all of our men and women in the Armed Forces who continue to keep Americans safe at home. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the firehouse.  The parade will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at the firehouse, head south on

Cedar Lane

to

Merion Ave.

and proceed east to

South Carol Blvd.

  It will then head north on South Carol to West Chester Pike to

St. Laurence Road

. The parade will then head north on St. Laurence Road to Lathrop, then east to North Carol Blvd. before returning to the Fire House by way of South Carol Blvd. and Park Ave.  There will be a number of family fun day activities following the parade.

The parade will feature the Greater Overbrook String Band, Upper Darby Police and Fire Apparatus, the Marine Corps League Detachment Color Guard, a collection of antique cars, numerous pieces of fire apparatus from our neighboring fire companies and most important, the children’s part. Everyone is invited to parade with your decorated push, pull or just bring an American Flag and walk with us as we celebrate our Nation’s 235^th birthday along with the Fire Company’s 100^th birthday. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Decorated” bicycles, tricycles, carriages and more.

There will be free pretzels and drinks for everyone. The “Best Dressed” winners will be posted and prizes awarded. Additional activities include a water balloon toss, face painting, hockey shoot-out, moon bounce, water slide, etc. It should be a fun-filled day for all. Bring your bathing suites to cool off in the water stream from of the fire trucks.  Rain date will be Sunday, July 3. 

 

20 N. American Street   Philadelphia, PA  19106-4592   215-922-1695    http://www.christchurchphila.org/

FREE Family Patriotic Fun!

There is fun for the whole family during Wawa Welcome America!

Families are invited to explore Philadelphia history, food, art and culture

through FREE interactive events June 24 – July 4, 2011.

(PHILADELPHIA) June 24, 2011 – Wawa Welcome America!, Philadelphia’s free multiday July 4^th Festival, captures the minds and imaginations of kids and adults alike with fun, free family programming featuring games, arts and crafts, face-painting, entertainment, food and more. From singing along to “Hairspray” on to joining Mayor Michael A. Nutter for a tale of Philadelphia history, Wawa Welcome America! is the perfect opportunity to spend time together as a family and celebrate our nation’s birth. 

Movies Under the Stars

Families can enjoy free showings of family-friendly cinematic classics on the big screen in Philadelphia’s most legendary locations as part of the Philly @ the Movies series. And this year, the series is bigger and better than before with a total of six movies! Even the family pet is invited to watch  “Best in Show” at Piazza at Schmidts on June 27, and parents and kids alike will be captivated by the 2009 remake of  “Fame” at the Dell Music Center on June 28. Also, on June 28, “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” previews at the Pearl Theatre at 7 p.m. (See the ad in The Philadelphia Inquirer and listen to Radio 104.5 the week of June 20^th for your chance to win tickets to the advance screening.) The series continues on June 29, as Philly’s favorite “Rocky” plays at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and on June 30 it’s all about fashion with “The Devil Wears Prada” at Rittenhouse Square. The sing-along version of “Hairspray” airs at LOVE Park on July 1.  All movies, except for Transformers, start at 9 p.m.

Go 4^th & Learn

Wawa Welcome America!’s Go 4^th & Learn is a special series of free, educational programs for young children and their parents.  The focus is on literacy and learning through fun, interactive events, and the first 200 kids to participate in each event receive a free book.

Go 4^th & Learn begins on Monday, June 27 in Franklin Square for Go 4^th & Learn About History, an outdoor event with readings by Mayor Nutter, Wawa CEO Howard Stoeckel, 6-abc’s Tamala Edwards and other special guests. There will also be a variety of activities as children learn about dairy history including lessons in cow milking, photos with a milkmaid, make-and-take arts and crafts, face-painting and more.

Go 4^th & Learn continues on Tuesday, June 28 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Dell Music Center. Kids will Go 4^th & Learn About Performance Art as ZoomDance features action adventure storytelling, and AMLA presents Latin Rhythms & Roots teaches the roots of Afro Brazilian music. Also, Cache Ivey Dance Ensemble demonstrates African Dance. Go 4th & Learn about History and Performance Art are hosted by WXPN Radio Personality and host of Kid’s Korner, Kathy O’Connell.

New this year, there is a Go 4^th & Learn on Saturday, July 2. Bring the little ones to the Franklin Institute from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to Go 4^th & Learn About Science – the science behind fireworks. After all, fireworks are a big part of how we celebrate July Fourth! NOTE: Due to space restrictions, this ticketed event will be limited to the first 300 guests. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Independence Day Picnic

Everybody loves a picnic, and there’s none better than the Wawa Welcome America! Independence Day Picnic on June 30. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Independence Mall, families are welcome to stop by, bring a picnic lunch, blanket and lawn chair and observe the Military Change of Command of Officers from the Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion based in New Jersey. Nearly 300 soldiers will march in command, as a military band plays patriotic music. Food and cold drinks will be available for purchase at the Independence Visitor Center.

Wawa Hoagie Day

On Wednesday, June 19, bring the whole family to join former Governor Edward G. Rendell, Mayor Nutter, Philadelphia police officers and firefighters, Wawa associates and hoagie-lovers to celebrate Hoagie Day 2011 on Independence Mall from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. The highlight of the event will be a 4 ½ ton hoagie, which will be built in the morning and served cold and tasty at the afternoon celebration.  Wawa is calling it a 4 ½ ton hoagie salute to our troops because this year Hoagie Day will focus on honoring our soldiers and hometown heroes.

During the celebration, Wawa and former Governor Edward G. Rendell will present a check to the USO for $20,000 to sponsor 1,500 care packages filled with essential items and Wawa products.  The event will also feature a letter writing station, inviting guests to write a letter to our troops to be inserted into USO care packages that will be sent this summer and during the holiday season.  As always, Hoagie Day will feature a variety of hoagie-centric activities including a charitable hoagie building competition between Philadelphia police and firefighters and members of the Pennsylvania Armed Guard and the Pennsylvania Air Guard, a Hoagie Day feast, and a special Hoagie Day proclamation by Mayor Nutter.

Party on the Parkway

This day-long event has something for the whole family to enjoy! It kicks off at noon on Independence Day and features blocks and blocks of exciting and educational free entertainment, activities, games and food, from 20^th Street to Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! The Go 4^th & Learn Stage is one of three Music Stages, featuring hip hop break-dancers and pop vocalists for teens and tweens. Plus, the ?uestlove Stage  will feature the Chin Chin, Nicos Gun, Reiss, Kindred and the Family Soul, and Don T.

Children will especially love the Go 4^th & Learn Kid’s Fun Zone, which brings education to life through interactive games and crafts, gigantic inflatable obstacle courses and moon bounces, face-painting and more. The Party on the Parkway ends at 7 p.m. as the largest free concert in America begins.

Three Free Fireworks Displays

Bring blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family to celebrate Independence Day in Philadelphia with a July 4^th staple: fireworks. During Wawa Welcome America!, three free fireworks displays will light up the night sky, each following a live concert.  Watch brilliant colors burst in time to music on Saturday, June 25 at Penn’s Landing; Saturday, July 2 at Penn’s Landing and Wiggins Waterfront Park across the river in Camden; and Saturday, July 4 following the Philly 4th of July Jam on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The first two shows begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and the July 4^th show begins at approximately 11 p.m.

Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit www.welcomeamerica.com.

FREE Pool Safety Program At YMCA

FREE, COMMUNITY-WIDE SAFE SWIM PROGRAM AT THE Y

                  

Lansdowne, PA (June 2011) – In an effort to help all children and adults be safe around water this summer, the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County will offer a free, Pool Safety Program at the Ridley Area YMCA located at 900 South Avenue in Secane, Pa. on Wednesday, June 29 from 6:30-7:30pm.

We believe that education and awareness is the key to keeping pools both safe and fun for the public and we’ve geared this program towards educating families and children on the importance of water and pool safety. Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y and this program is just one way that we can teach safety and support our neighbors in the communities we serve.

At the Y, we know that swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and we want everyone to safely enjoy the pleasures of an aquatic environment.

For more information about this program or other pool safety programs, contact Kevin Pierce at the Ridley Area YMCA at kpierce@cyedc.org or 610.544.1080 ext. 225.

Holy Cow! Free Meal Offer From Chick-fil-A

Dress like a cow on July 8th and visit any Chick-fil-A restaurant and you'll get a free meal. On July 6, you may also see Chick-Fil-A cows on the street in downtown Philadelphia. It's all part of a national promotion. Visit http://www.cowappreciationday.com/ for more details.

FREE 'Phineas and Ferb' Event At KOP

Local Area Families Can Meet Phineas, Ferb and Special Agent P, and

Enjoy “Phineas and Ferb” Themed Activities and Prizes--

Verizon FiOS TV and Disney Channel are celebrating the debut of the animated Disney Channel Original Movie “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2^nd Dimension” with fun, interactive family events hosted by Verizon and Radio Disney at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (July 16

   Local area kids and families are invited to meet everyone's favorite adventurous duo, Phineas and Ferb, along with Special Agent P, and enjoy themed activities, photo opportunities and games. The Radio Disney Road Crew will provide entertainment inviting guests to sing and dance to the latest Radio Disney hits. Additionally, prizes will be given away throughout the event including “Phineas and Ferb” branded Nintendo 3DS’ which will be given away every 15 minutes.

Premiering August 5, 2011 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2^nd Dimension” will be available to FiOS TV subscribers on Disney Channel on channel 250 in standard definition and 780 in high definition. FiOS TV subscribers will also be able to see “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2^nd Dimension” first via Video On Demand (VOD) beginning August 1, 2011.

Events details are as follows:

Saturday, July 16 (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

King of Prussia Mall,

JC Penney Court

160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406

Hosted by Radio Disney AM 640

FREE Summer Programs At Water Works

Discover the Earth’s Problems and Solve Them

At Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center 

Science Saturdays and Matinee Sundays highlight free family

fun each weekend in July

PHILADELPHIA (June 21, 2011) –What would you do if you turned on your faucet and no water flowed? Grab the pitcher from the refrigerator or buy a bottle of water? Have you ever wondered what life would be like without easy access to clean drinking water?

Not everyone in the world can obtain clean drinking water and many populations have to come up with solutions for satisfying their thirst.  Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center’s (FWWIC) free July educational programs focus on solving the drinking water problem.

Science Saturdays are free and open to the public on July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 2 – 4 p.m. at half hour intervals. The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is located at 640 Waterworks Drive in Philadelphia.  For information call 215-685-0723.

Families will work together through interactive experiments by FWWIC educators at the Interpretive Center’s state-of-the-art lab using their skills and creativity to engineer a solution to the drinking water problem. Gain an understanding of how children around the world use water and obtain drinking water in a family-friendly atmosphere that will open your eyes to the problems facing our planet.

In addition to Science Saturdays, FWWIC’s Sunday Movie Matinee will screen “Home” each Sunday in July at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. in the Interpretive Center’s nicely cooled underground media center.  This 2009 documentary, created by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and narrated by Glenn Close, focuses on the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet featuring entirely aerial footage of more than 50 countries. The film is carbon offset, meaning that the CO2 emissions as a result of the movie were calculated and offset by sums of money that are used to provide clean energy for those who have none. Come enjoy this 95-minute film for free with friends and family in what becomes the most “eco-friendly” movie theater in the city each Sunday in July.

The Fairmount Water Works, the ideal location to learn more about the life in the river, was constructed in 1812 to pump water from the Schuylkill River. Almost from the day the waterwheels began turning, the graceful neoclassical buildings and beautiful grounds made the place an international tourist attraction renowned for melding nature and technology. Today the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is the Delaware River Basin's watershed education hub, offering visitors information about the impact of water on their daily lives and how they in turn impact their water supplies. Located off Kelly Drive in Philadelphia's East Fairmount Park, the Interpretive Center features a variety of hands-on, highly interactive exhibits including a live view of the Fairmount Dam fishway and a flyover of the Schuylkill River watershed. For more information, visit http://www.fairmountwaterworks.com/.

FREE Friday Night Concerts in July

Community Arts Center's
2011 Free Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 
   The Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford, continues its tradition of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Arts Center on Friday nights in July at 7 p.m. beginning on July 8. The 2011 Free Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars at this family event featuring a diverse lineup of performers from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
  People can come early for dinner and purchase burgers, hot dogs and Rosati's water ice or bring their own picnic and beverage of choice.
   The 2011 Free Summer Concert Series Performers include:
July 8, Tres Compadres - Modern flamenco ensemble that combines jazz influences with Spanish flamenco and includes a traditional flamenco dancer;
  July 15, Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble - This Latin jazz group presents Salsa, Merengue, Mambo and more.  Karen sings in Spanish and English, further diversifying her sound;
   July 22, Flying Home - Specializing in the Great American Songbook, the group covers material from George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and others of the swing era;
   July 29, Sonoma Sound - Will Paynter and this eclectic roots ensemble perform music that blends blues, reggae, folk, and other traditions.  Opening the show will be solo artist, Jahiti, presenting original tunes in a unique style that he calls "world country soul."
    In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC.  The Community Arts Center is at 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford.
    For more information or driving directions, contact the Arts Center at 610-566-1713.

Tres Compadres will open the FREE Friday night concert series.

FREE Concert in the Park

    On Sunday, June 19, PECO presents Chico’s Vibe in Rose Tree Park. One of the area’s premier party bands, Chico’s Vibe plays music spanning many decades and genres, from Etta James and The Beatles to Billy Joel and The Black Eyed Peas. Members of this nine-piece orchestra (including a four-member dancin' and groovin' horn section) have toured and recorded with some of the biggest artists in the music industry - Beyonce, Aretha  Franklin, The Temptations and more.
     The Vibe has provided the entertainment for some of the most prestigious events in Philadelphia, including the 150th Academy Ball for the Academy of Music, which was attended by Prince Charles. Rose Tree Park is at Routes 252 and 1, Upper Providence Township. Admission is FREE. Take chairs, blankets for seating. Refreshments will be sold at the performances. In case of rain, all shows are canceled. For information, call 610-891-4455. Visit www.co. delaware.pa.us/summer.

FREE Patriotic Concert And Ice Cream

PATRIOTIC CONCERT ON JUNE 29 IN MEDIA

Delaware County residents will have two opportunities to attend a rollicking Patriotic Concert and Ice Cream Social on June 28 at Reformation Lutheran Church.  Both the 2:00 p.m. matinee and the 7:00 p.m. evening performances will feature the star clarinetist of the Philly Pops, Joe Smith and The Classics of Dixieland Band with John Hoey, Edd Paffett & Matt Bochanski.  Joining them will be vocal soloist Carole Latimer and at the evening performance, the Media Patriotic Festival Choir. 

There is NO CHARGE for the concert or the ice cream, but a free-will offering, with a matching gift from the Delaware County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will be received and will be donated to the Veteran’s Legacy which sponsors the Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day parades in Media and the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Museum, located in Media.  Participants are also encouraged to bring a new or gently used article of clothing for the Coatesville Veterans Hospital. 

Following the concert there will be an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Reformation Church and made possible by donations from Gary Miller Plumbing and Giant Food stores. 

The church is located at

102 W. Rose Tree Road

(at the corner of Route 252) in Media.  For more information go to http://www.relcmedia.org/ or call 610-891-0600.

CHEAP haircuts, manicures, and more!!!!

  I discovered a really cheapy-cheapy bargain this week. It's not free, but it is a really good deal! Empire Beauty School at Route 1 and Sproul Rd. in Springfield offers bargain basement prices on all your beauty needs, because the work is done by students ready to graduate. I used to go to Venus Beauty Academy in Sharon Hill years ago, and I forgot what a good deal this is. For example, a wash and cur for hair costs five bucks. :Last night I had a manicure and pedicure- it cost me $15 FOR BOTH! They have facials, hair extensions, fake nails,coloring, highlights, and all kinds of other stuff. They even have a "Bridal package," a "Men's Package," etc. Everything is dirt cheap compared with a regular salon. So check it out!

FREE Admission at museum For Military and their Families All summer long!

Brandywine River Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museums

Brandywine River Museum is one of more than 1,300 museums across America

to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer

Chadds Ford, PA  May 23, 2011--The Brandywine River Museum will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2011 as part of the Blue Star Museums program, a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Museums.

"We thank all military personnel for their service to the country, and are honored to share our outstanding art collection with them and their families," said James H. Duff, director of the Brandywine River Museum. This summer, visitors will enjoy the exhibition Farm Work by Jamie Wyeth, on view from June 11 through September 11. The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily. 

"Blue Star Museums may be the program at the NEA of which I am proudest," said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. "Blue Star Museums recognizes and thanks our military families for all they are doing for our country, and simultaneously begins young people on a path to becoming life-long museum goers."

"Last year the success of the inaugural year of the Blue Star Museums program showed that partnerships between the nation's museum and military communities are a natural," said Blue Star Families Chairman Kathy Roth-Douquet. "We are thrilled that 300,000 military family members visited our partner museums in the summer of 2010. We hope to exceed that number this year as the military community takes advantage of the rich cultural heritage they defend and protect every day. We appreciate the NEA and the nation's museums who chose to partner with us. We also are grateful to our friends at the MetLife Foundation, the lead supporter of the Blue Star Museums outreach initiative, whose generous donation helps make our work possible."

This year, more than 1,324 museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative, including more than 500 new museums this year. Museums are welcome to join Blue Star Museums throughout the summer. The effort to recruit museums has involved the partnership efforts of The American Association of Museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors, the Association of Children's Museums, and the American Association of State and Local History. This year's Blue Star Museums represent not just fine arts museums, but also science museums, history museums, nature centers, and 70 children's museums.  

About the Brandywine River Museum

Exhibiting American art in a 19th-century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.The museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and is open daily, except Christmas Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call 610-388-2700 or visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=r9azq5bab&et=1105613842868&s=82&e=001Bcoqve4yfvUjnAGzKK3sHhx5S9poHnWbBBVChgsroErNM653twxkahNMiXAhtwGoGc-OpDlTsVxZePIv6W4aSA7D3aOnsIcsOCXYwEFmjuUBwYtqf9K6-g==.

About Blue Star Museums

Blue Star Museums runs from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011 through Labor Day, September 5, 2011. The free admission program is available to active-duty military and their immediate family members (military ID holder and five immediate family members). Active duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To find out which museums are participating, visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=r9azq5bab&et=1105613842868&s=82&e=001Bcoqve4yfvXeNlE2HkIXPxyNo_Nv_1HRgmWNVrqUpEOKXorwbFYOk6fJlKbIl_NqkaISXv28LeS4G6k2DW3ZHz9CanmO3t4QYj7vbujXJSsPTQp7sfmOKZSrxYyD4H4r. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning.

Museums that wish to participate in Blue Star Museums may contact bluestarmuseums@arts.gov, or Wendy Clark at 202-682-5451.

This is the latest NEA program to bring quality arts programs to the military, veterans, and their families. Other NEA programs for the military have included Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience; Great American Voices Military Base Tour; and Shakespeare in American Communities Military Base Tour.

About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit network of military families from all ranks and services, including guard and reserve, with a mission to support, connect and empower military families. In addition to morale and empowerment programs, Blue Star Families raises awareness of the challenges and strengths of military family life and works to make military life more sustainable. Membership includes military spouses, children and parents as well as service members, veterans and civilians.  To learn more about Blue Star Families, visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=r9azq5bab&et=1105613842868&s=82&e=001Bcoqve4yfvXuMf507crPyMnVk5texUnm_38A1f6Z0jRW5mj4zX5EZZCOUyiYdR-ZWmCZJtfADmRB-3VoUPgmXxF5f9AG4l2c-ilQi1EdKPj7Jcz88grxGw==. 

About the National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the NEA at arts.gov.  

FREE Civil War Event At Laurel Hill

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

PUBLIC INVITED TO TAPING AT LAUREL HILL CEMETERY ABOUT CIVIL WAR EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN

The Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) are teaming up once again to bring “Humanities on the Road,” an arts and culture-themed program to a statewide audience for a second season. 

 

On Saturday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m., PCN and the PHC will take a look into the Civil Wartime experience for women during a discussion at the Laurel Hill Cemetery with historian, Judith Giesberg.  Giesberg will talk about the life of Lydia Bixby, a widow and mother of five sons killed during the Civil War.  Bixby was the recipient of a condolence letter from President Lincoln—perhaps the most famous condolence letter ever written.

 

Currently an Associate Professor of History at Villanova University, Giesberg has researched women and their wartime lives.  From this research, she has recently authored, “Army at Home: Women and the Civil War on the Northern Home Front.”

 

Tickets to the June 25 event are free and are available on first come, first served basis.  For information on tickets, contact 215-228-8200.  Located on the banks of the Schuylkill River at 3822 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Laurel Hill Cemetery is the first cemetery in the nation to be designated as a National Historic Landmark.

 

This “Humanities on the Road” taping is just one of the dozen on-location shoots at various cultural venues across the state before a live audience.   Each program offers insight into the state’s vast cultural landmarks and ethnic heritage through interactive presentations.  The second season premiere of “Humanities on the Road” hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist, Tracey Matisak, will debut on the statewide network during the fall of 2011.

FREE Movie Night!

The Media Recreation Board is hosting a free Family Movie Night on Saturday July 16 at 8:00. The movie, How to Train Your Dragon, will be projected on a giant movie screen in Barrall Community Park in Media, Pennsylvania.  The audience is encouraged to bring blankets or low back beach chairs to sit on.  Media’s Family Movie Night recalls the age of the drive-in theater and is a safe, fun, and exciting community event for all ages.

For further information, please contact: Media Recreation Board at 610 566 5210 x 255.

Free Career Clinic

Williams, SEPTA to Co-Host Career Clinic

 State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and SEPTA are co-hosting an upcoming career clinic to educate individuals on what SEPTA’s expectations are for finding qualified applicants.

“This isn’t your average career fair. This is a very unique opportunity to have the inside track for employment at SEPTA,” Williams said. “I encourage folks to come out and learn all about this long-standing company and how they can become a part of the city’s transportation system.”

The event will take place on Tuesday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at Sayers Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 61^st and Catharine streets.

There will be three presenters from SEPTA’s Human Resource Department to identify what skills and experiences the company would like to see in applicants. Dan Amspacher, who is a talent director at SEPTA, will talk about the experience required for different positions within the company. George Spellman will go over the SEPTA culture, history, and standards. A member of the SEPTA Transit Police Department will talk about what it takes to be a police officer for SEPTA. A SEPTA representative will be on hand to explain how to fill out a SEPTA job application. 

For more information, call Don Cave or Desaree K. Jones at 215-492-2980.

Philly's Ultimate Free Event Is One Big Party!

 

Wawa Welcome America!’s Independence Day Parade takes the celebration to the streets with 4,000 participants from a dozen states

The City of Philadelphia’s largest-ever Fourth of July Parade winds through the country’s most historic mile.

(PHILADELPHIA) June 14, 2011 – With more than 4,000 participants from a dozen states, 16 marching musical groups, nine floats, five military branches and a multitude of special guests, Wawa Welcome America!’s Independence Day Parade is the most diverse Fourth of July parade in the country. The impressive Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on July 4 and winds through the nation’s most historic mile.

“This year, every other element has a musical aspect, so the Parade will be a strolling celebration brimming with top-notch entertainment and spectacular sights,” said Todd Marcocci, Parade producer. “Philadelphia’s Independence Day Parade will be bigger and better than ever before, and we are hoping thousands upon thousands will come out to experience the awe-inspiring production first-hand in the very place where our nation was founded.”

New this year is an extended Parade route to 9^th Street with optimal viewing, along with a variety of show-stopping musical performances on elaborate floats, from the Hoh Japanese Drummers to the Minas Brazilian Dancers and Drummers. Mattatuck Drum Band from Connecticut, founded in 1767 and the oldest fife and drum band in America, will proudly play the music of our founding fathers, and a cast of patriots include Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Ben Franklin.

Set to make this year’s parade unforgettable is a “Salute to the Armed Forces” float with active duty enlisted soldiers and officers from the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard and veterans by the hundreds. The salute will be led by the Pennsylvania Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycles, a group that pays homage to African American soldiers who fought as early as the Spanish American War. 

Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan, Grand Marshal Major General Craig of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Mayor Nutter and Miss Pennsylvania are among the roster of special guests, and Wawa will recall its earliest days with its antique dairy truck. Additional highlights include the Northern Lights Home School Marching Band from Michigan and the Cotter High School Marching Band from Minnesota!

The array of entertaining, patriotic and multicultural marchers, music, dancers and floats will dazzle and impress all.

Parade Route

Due to the popularity of the Parade, the route is expanded by two blocks. It marches through downtown Historic Philadelphia, stepping off at 11 am at 5^th and Chestnut Streets immediately following the July 4^th Independence Day Ceremony.  The procession heads up Chestnut Street, passing Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, turns right on 9^th Street, then proceeds one block north to Market Street where it turns right again. Once on Market Street the parade marches six blocks downtown though Historic Philadelphia and ends at Front Street.

People of all ages are invited to experience Wawa Welcome America!, the City of Philadelphia’s free July 4^th Festival, from June 24 to July 4, 2011. With 11 days of free patriotic fun and pageantry including a full-scale parade, fireworks, history, live entertainment, the largest free outdoor concert in America, food, culture and pageantry, there is something for the whole family’s taste.

 Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit www.welcomeamerica.com.

FREE Car Show At Plush Mills

Area residents can share fond memories of the classic cars of yesteryear at Plush Mills' third annual Antique Car Show beginning noon, Tuesday (June 21). The parking lot on the community's main deck at 501 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford will be cleared of late model autos and host vintage vehicles owned by members of the Roadrunners Car Club. Hot dogs from the grill, water ice and other summer fare will be served. The show is free and open to the public. For more information, call Plush Mills Senior Living at 610-690-1630.

FREE Outdoor Performances By 'Ragtime' Cast

THE CAST OF RAGTIME WILL GIVE TWO FREE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

Special Appearance by the Wilmington Mayor Baker & a Ford Model T

June 13, 2011, - - The cast of RAGTIME will give two FREE outdoor performances in Downtown Wilmington this week 

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the cast of RAGTIME will perform a series of songs in Freedom Plaza located between the Carvel State Building & the Redding City/County Building in the 800 block of French St. in Downtown Wilmington beginning at 12noon. 

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011 the cast will perform in Rodney Square, Downtown Wilmington at 12noon, where they will be greeted and take photos with the Mayor of the City of Wilmington who will arrive by Model T.

The Cast and Model T will be available for photos.

Ragtime plays at the DuPont THEATRE from June 17^th through June 25^th (and contains coarse language).

Special Appearance by the Wilmington Mayor Baker & a Ford Model T

 

Blackthorn in Free Concert

 Prospect Park Borough will present Blackthorn as part of their summer concert series 7-10 p.m. Thurs. (June 23) in the Park Square Pavillion, 10th and Lafayette Aves., Prospect Park.
  Local residents are encouraged to bring their lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a night of free music.

FREE Help With Job Search

Bucks County CAREER & OPPORTUNITIES Expo     

Free Admission!  Open to the Public! 

Doylestown, PA, 7 June 2011:   In today’s economy, looking for a JOB can seem like an uphill struggle, an insurmountable battle.  A FREE Career & Opportunities Expo will be held next week in Doylestown offering a host of information, resources, and opportunities – in one place at one time.

The PA CareerLink®, Bucks County Workforce Investment Board, and the County of Bucks will bring together expert speakers and engaging lecturers to help today’s job seekers learn the skills they need to get a JOB.  Workshops will provide information for finding a job through social media websites, helping recent college graduates get from the classroom to the boardroom, teach the encore generation of 50+ workers how to re-launch their careers, and what the fastest growing jobs in Bucks County are and how to get into them. A panel on starting a business will be offered to persons thinking about entrepreneurship.  It is a tough time to be out of work; but there are resources and opportunities available!

WHEN:  Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 10 AM to 2 PM

WHERE:   Delaware Valley College – Doylestown, PA

Free Registration at https://64.221.63.226/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.lifetimeexpos.com/careerexpo.html

Tools – Resources – Training Information & Opportunities to HELP Bucks County’s Job Seekers

Workshops & Exhibitor Showcase included!

·          Resume Writing

·          Retraining in the Hottest Industries & Fastest Growing Fields

·          Reinventing Yourself for Your Next Career

·          Training Recent College Graduates to Find Employment

·          Navigating the Internet & Social Media Job Boards

·          Creating your Own Job Security by Starting a Business

·          Re-launching Your Career at 50+

·          Business Coaches – HR Recruitment Agencies – Franchise Opportunities – and more!

Learn To Download FREE Books!

Learn How To Download Free Books
 
   Do you have an ebook reader?  Are you ready for some great summer reading?  You can borrow ebooks from the Delaware County Library system for free!  The DCLS download service works with many popular ebook readers, including but not limited to the Nook, iPad, Kobo and Literati (not yet compatible with the proprietary Kindle).
   Learn how to download best sellers and other popular books by attending a free demonstration by David Belanger, DCLS Director, at the Upper Darby/Sellers Free Public Library (76 S. State Road) 7 p.m. Tues. (June 21). Registration is required.    Call the library at 610-789-4440 or sign up at http://www.delcolibraries.org/.  The program will be held in the second floor meeting room (no elevator).

Line Dancing, Drawing Classes And Guitar Tourney- All FREE!

Line dancing at Good Neighbor Senior Center

Exercise while you have the time of your life dancing to all the latest steps!

Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning is offering line dancing from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday at Good Neighbor Center,

1085 Hook Rd

in Sharon Hill. Come out and dance to all the latest and old school hits while getting in some exercise. Instructor: Lenora Elridge.  Join in at anytime during the semester. No fee.  To register or for further information, call 610-586-8170.   

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Drawing class at Newtown Library

Like graphic novels like Star Wars, Spider-man or BabyMouse? Learn how to draw a graphic novel at Newtown Public Library,

201 Bishop Hollow Road

in

Newtown Square

! Three free classes, sponsored by Philadelphia's National Liberty Museum, will be held for different age groups.  The classes, which are from 1-2:30 p.m., are on: Monday, June 20 for ages 4-8; Wednesday, July 6 for ages 8-12 and Monday, July 11 for ages 12 and up.  Call 610-353-1022.

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Guitar Hero Tournament at Ridley Township Library

 

The library will hold a Guitar Hero Tournament on Friday, June 24th from 12:00-3:00pm in Garling Hall.  The tournament will be sponsored by Best Buy who have generously donated prizes for the first through third place winners.  They will also supply extra gaming equipment to try out while others are participating in the tournament.  The tournament is open to anyone in grades 6-12. It is single elimination and all levels of players are welcome.  Advanced registration is required and can be done in person at the library (100 E. Macdade Blvd.), over the phone (610-583-0593), or by email (teens@ridleylibrary.org).  Check out all of the other teen summer programs at the library's website (www.ridleylibrary.org).

 

 

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Homeless animals need helpful friends

  Area residents are welcome to the next meeting of the Animal Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC) from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library,

100 N. Providence Road

in Wallingford (across from the Wallingford Post Office).

  Attendees will learn more about ACDC and how they can get involved in helping homeless animals; meet volunteers and department heads and find out what the group is about.    ACDC welcomes all current volunteers and new volunteers. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to liz@acdc.ws or call 610-565-4363.

  Founded in 2004, the Animal Coalition of Delaware County is a non-profit animal rescue organization primarily serving Delaware County.   Run entirely by volunteers, the organization rescues and places dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs – in screened and loving foster homes where they are socialized and well-cared for until they find permanent adoptive families.

FREE Entertainment Available

Let the RSVP Legends band entertain you

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), has a fabulous entertainment option available for your next special event. The RSVP Legends Band is made up of a group of 22 volunteers, age 55 plus, that play a range of instruments from the saxophone, banjo, accordion, piano, trumpet, clarinet and drums that are sure to charm any audience.

The RSVP Legends Band recorded a CD in 2007, directed by Paul Graefe. Some of the fabulous tunes the band plays are the Pennsylvania Polka, Five Foot Two, Misty, Fools Fall in love and a multitude of others, they even take special requests and perform at holiday luncheons. To reserve the band for your next special event or to volunteer, contact Lynn Shelton at 610-565-5563.

To share your talent with the band, if you are a bass, piano and saxophone player, and like to perform, we are looking for you.  Donations for the bands performance are greatly appreciated. You can also request the band online at www.rsvpdelco.org.

More Free Events....

Dixieland Band To Perform At Lima UMC
  Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima, Middletown Township, will hold its fourth musical concert 3p.m., Sunday (June 12) in the Church Sanctuary. The concert is open to the community FREE of charge.
  Featured performers will be the New Holland Dixieland Band under the direction of Leon Hillard. The band is a branch of the famous New Holland Concert Band and has performed at many New Orleans style Dixieland music events in Maryland and Pennsylvania. For further information, call 610-566-7109 or go to http://www.lima-umc.org/.

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Youth Book Discussions At Middle6town Baptist
 
  The Lighthouse Café at Middletown Baptist Church hold Book Discussions for ages ten through twenty 11a.m. to noon, Sundays at the Church, 28 S. Middletown Road (next to Denny’s).
  The community is welcome. For more information, call the church office (610-565-0923).


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FREE GiveAway Event In Media

Giveaway Set At Media Worship Center
  Members of Abounding Grace Family Worship Center in Media will hold their annual Community Gift-Giving 9 to 2, Saturday (June 11), but this year the event has become a “Christmas In June Give-Away.”
  Usually scheduled the week before Christmas, but re-scheduled because of better weather conditions, the Give-Away looks like a yard sale, but has no price tags. Every item is free, but there will be a limit on how many.
  Household items, small appliances, furnishings, jewelry and clothing are being donated by the members of the church, which is pastored by Harry and Dorrine Jones, and is located at 321 East Jefferson St., near Manchester Ave.
  The only items for sale at the event will be snacks and drinks to support the church’s ministries.
  For further information call the church office at 610-566-0457. 

FREE Event At Rose Valley Pool

Rose Valley Hosts Free Tennis Round Robin Mixer June 11
  Adult tennis players are invited to take to the courts in a free round robin and mixer Saturday (June 11) at the Rose Valley Swimming Pool.
  Rose Valley tennis pro Dan Fantozzi will organize mixed round robin play beginning at 4p.m. Men and women (age 16 and above) of all skill levels can play until dark, and enjoy refreshments and conversation between sets. (Rain date is Sunday, June 12.)
  The club will host the event on its four courts (two hard; two Har-Tru) and provide snacks and tennis balls. Visitors should bring racquets, beverages and friends to cheer.
  For more information or to RSVP, call Nancy Curtis at 610-566-4440 or email ncurtissings@verizon.net.
  The club is on Pool Lane in Rose Valley (off Possum Hollow Road, between Woodward and Rose Valley Roads.)  For 2011, Rose Valley Swimming Pool has reduced the joining fee for new members, who have full use of the tennis courts as well as the club’s three pools, junior swimming and tennis programs. (More information on the club is available at http://www.rosevalleypool.com/.)