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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

FREE Events At Swarthmore College

What's Going On at Swarthmore College
June 15-30, 2011

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.


Swarthmore, PA – For more information, please visit http://calendar.swarthmore.edu/ or call the sponsoring department.
 
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
 
Swarthmore College - Scott Arboretum Offices
 
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.

The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at (610) 328-8025.

Guided Tour: Walk with the Curator
Saturday, June 18, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
 
Swarthmore College - Scott Arboretum Offices
 
Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, of free tour at the Scott Arboretum. "A Walk with the Curator" program provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection. Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.
 
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at (610) 328-8025.

FREE Screenings Under The Stars This Summer!

SCREENINGS UNDER THE STARS
OUTDOOR FILM SERIES WILL CONTINUE TO DRAW FILM LOVERS TO PENN’S LANDING
outdoor theater for another season of Screenings Under the Stars.
August. As with all events at Penn’s Landing, the screenings are
    For a list of featured presentations, please visit www.delawareriverevents.com.
Screenings Under the Stars
   Radio station B101 will host the screenings with coordinating themed games and prizes. WBEB 101.1 FM (B 101) is an adult contemporary station broadcasting in the Philadelphia market. Founded in 1963, B101 is credited with many industry firsts and has enjoyed consistent Top 10 ratings for decades.
The station is owned and operated by Jerry Lee. It remains the only independently owned music station in a major US Market.
NBC 10 also partnered again this season to present this
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The 2011 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn’s Landing is funded and produced by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to the public on the new RiverStage at the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia’s premier Delaware River waterfront entertainment destination. The DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The
fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop, and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC is transforming the waterfront into a vibrant destination location for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia.
For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit
is affordable family entertainment and/or a great date night for couples at the right price: FREE! Seeing a spectacular film on the waterfront under the stars is the perfect family outing or truly unique and memorable summer date. Couples will be reminded of the old fashioned romance created by drive in movies. Visitors can begin or end their evening on South Street or in Old City, just a short walk from Penn’s Landing.free series. NBC 10, one of 10 Owned & Operated NBC Universal television stations, is located in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia. Millions of viewers throughout Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and Delaware tune into NBC 10 everyday for the most up-to-date news, weather, sports, consumer, health and traffic reports.Viewers also tune in daily to watch "The 10! Show," an upbeat, one-hour lifestyle and entertainment show featuring local, national and internationally known celebrities. The program airs live Monday through Friday at 11a.m. Recognized as the No. 1 web site (www.nbcphiladelphia.com) in the top 50 markets, NBCPhiladelphia.com received the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award. Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, Verizon, Pennsylvania Lottery, Live Nation, the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
www.delawareriverevents.com
. This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
The RiverStage at Penn’s Landing is transformed into anEvery Thursday night in July and August, a different popular film will be featured on a big screen on the new RiverStage at Penn’s Landing, located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. The screenings, sponsored by media partners NBC 10 and B101.1 FM, will begin at dusk or approximately 8:30 p.m. in July and 8:00 p.m. inFREE.

FREE Irish Festival Sunday!

Landing on
The 13th annual Irish Festival is a family event that features well-known Irish musical performers. The
gates will open at noon on Sunday and admission is free. Guests can enjoy the music of
    The Philadelphia Irish Festival returns to the Great Plaza at Penn’sSunday, June 5th from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This authentic and vibrant Irish Festival celebrates Irish culture through food, dancing and crafts.Jamison, Blackthorn and the Hooligans on the main stage. Irish dance schools including Celtic Flame, Emerald Isle, Cummins, Coyle, Campbell, Rince Ri, McDade, Cara, McHugh, Christina Ryan Kilcoyne, Gibson,Timoney, 2nd St. Irish Society will perform throughout the day. For a complete schedule, visit
www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com
  In addition to great musical performances, the Irish Festival has something for people of all ages.
There will be bagpipers, face painting, and Irish dancing along with a Free Kids Zone sponsored by
John Dougherty and IBEW Local 98. Celebrities from CBS3 and the Irish Community will also be
mingling with the crowd. Local Irish dance schools will conduct dance exhibitions and non stop
performances in the tent area and at the main stage all day long.
Food Vendors will be serving Irish favorites such as Shepherd’s Pie and Bangers and mashed potatoes. Over 40 different vendors will be selling authentic and traditional Irish goods and crafts.
Admission is
.FREE for all PECO Multicultural Series events. KYW Newsradio and NBC 10 are proud media partners of the series.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas utility subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). PECO serves 1.6 million electric and 490,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania and employs about 2,400 people in the region. PECO delivered 87.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 39.5 billion kilowatt-hours-hours of electricity in 2010.
Founded in 1881, PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's most active corporate citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial support to numerous arts and culture, education, environmental, economic development and community programs and organizations.
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, Verizon, Wells Fargo, Pennsylvania Lottery, Coca-Cola
Refreshments-Philadelphia, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whomare committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
The 2011 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn’s Landing is funded and produced by theDelaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to thepublic on the new RiverStage at the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia’s premier Delaware River waterfront entertainment destination. The DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The
fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop, and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC intends to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination location for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia.
   For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit:
www.delawareriverevents.com
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. This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play, and stay all day at Penn's Landing.

FREE Krispy Kreme Donut On Friday!

In honor of National Donut Day, Krispy Kreme is giving away one free original glazed donut to each customer. Visit http://www.uwishunu.com/2011/05/krispy-kreme-is-giving-away-free-donuts-in-honor-of-national-donut-day-this-friday-june-3/ for more information.

FREE Admission For Military And Their Families At Academy Of Natural Sciences

Academy of Natural Sciences announces free admission for military personnel and their families

Now through Labor Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA – (May 31, 2011) – The Academy of Natural Sciences today announced free admission all summer for active-duty military personnel and their families.

From Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, active-duty
service members and up to five family members will be admitted free.

“We are proud of our military and are pleased that we can do something to show our
appreciation for their dedicated service,” said Academy President and CEO George W. Gephart Jr.

The Academy joins more than 1,300 museums across the country offering the benefit
through Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star
Families.

The offer comes just in time for the Academy’s new summer exhibit, Fore! The Planet.This highly interactive exhibit features 18 holes of indoor miniature golf in which players test their putting skills along with their environmental know-how. Fore! The Planet is open through Sept. 25.

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Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences is America’s oldest natural history
museum and a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research. For nearly 200 years, the
Academy has carried out its mission to encourage and cultivate the sciences, exploring the
remarkable diversity of our natural world and sharing these discoveries with the public through
innovative exhibits, publications, and educational programming.

HOURS: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ADMISSION: $12
adults; $10 children 3-12, seniors and students; free for members, children under 3, and active
military and up to five family members May 30-Sept. 5. $2 fee for Butterflies! PHONE: 215-299-
1000.

THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 1900 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY PHILADELPHIA 19103

Free Yoga Class at Mercy Rehab and Wellness - Havertown


Mercy Rehab and Wellness at Havertown is offering a free yoga class to the community on the first Monday of the month on a quarterly basis, beginning on Monday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m.

The 45-minute beginner-level yoga class is led by certified yoga instructors will also include a Q & A session. Attendees are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Mercy Rehab and Wellness at Havertown is located at 2010 West Chester Pike, Suite 438 in
Havertown. For more information, call 610.853.1251.

Friday, May 27, 2011

FREE Energy Workship In Rutledge; Free Yard Seminar In Glenolden

 Free Energy Workshop in Rutledge
  A Few Steps will host a Summer Energy Savings Workshop 7p.m., Tuesday (June 7) at Rutledge Borough Hall on Unity Terrace.
  The workshop will focus on simple, low cost ways families can save energy and cash.  There will be opportunities for group discussion and other exercises. Refreshments will be served.  For more info on the summer workshop series, ago to aFewSteps.org. 

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Free ‘Healthy Yards’ Program In Glenolden 
  Area residents are invited to attend a free "Healthy Yards, Healthy Streams" Sustainable Gardening program 7-8:30 pm June 2 at Glenolden Borough Hall, 36 Boone Avenue, Glenolden.
 Attendees will learn season strategies from speakers Bryn Richard, registered landscape architect, and Jennifer Nichols, GreenWeaver Landscapes, on how to manage and attractively landscape a property in an environmentally sustainable manner.
   To pre-register, e-mail CRC Watersheds Association at crc@nni.com or call 610-892-8731. Walk-ins are also welcome.  For more information, go to http://www.crcwatersheds.org/.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

FREE Prostate Screening For Men

 Riddle Hospital is offering free prostate cancer screenings 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monday, June 13, in the Medical Procedure Unit, 2nd Floor.
Physicians from Riddle will provide a free two-part screening including a PSA blood test and physical exam for men 50 to 70 years of age who are not currently under the care of a urologist.
Men over the age of 35 who are considered high risk may also attend, including those who have a family history of prostate cancer.
  Funding for the event is provided by Prostate Health International.
  For more information and to register, call 1-866-CALL-MLH.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

FREE Stuff To Do On Memorial Day Weekend

Hang Free in Fairmount Park: On Monday, May 30, from 1-8 p.m., head to this free, bi-annual outdoor party in Fairmount Park, including DJ’s spinning music, plus sports like touch football and frisbee. Bring blankets, a picnic and any games.

National Liberty Museum: The museum is honoring the brave men and women who’ve served in the U.S. Armed Forces by offering free admission during Memorial Day Weekend to all visitors who bring donations (clothing, non-perishable foods, kitchen items, hygiene items) to benefit Philadelphia’s homeless veterans. Free guided tours will take place throughout the long weekend, Saturday-Monday
National Constitution Center: Starting Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30, the center will host lots of free events to celebrate the holiday, including Patriotic Karaoke; “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers,” a 20-minute interactive program showing the history behind monuments like Little Bighorn, U.S.S. Arizona and the Lincoln Memorial; and Memorial Day-themed craftmaking.

Monday, May 23, 2011

FREE Admission To River Museum For Military Personnel

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=9609&e=001Bcoqve4yfvUjnAGzKK3sHhx5S9poHnWbBBVChgsroEoriHHuQ4ETZfrsBom-tlmS9D4EBrAOjxtRT8tj1UKC44KVjbCz6mvq6ndBSC2s8iUjsjp_1VRzPw==.

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=9609&e=001Bcoqve4yfvXeNlE2HkIXPxyNo_Nv_1HRgmWNVrqUpEMRl0N6n-r7MHL_fYTXRjrufn0VZfqXczUyJbS6ximwH1Cj8lKgN97MPjXhMfLXQj1iwT2MQIccFjXvx-wlN7y7. 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=9609&e=001Bcoqve4yfvXuMf507crPyMnVk5texUnm_38A1f6Z0jQhcMmmeK_c8TCFDWgyk2HVmltjpvE_HtK5hI4Z0n2qRhmv_QXrC8T9aVPlOiAoXYn_7wR7gGzUsQ==

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 Health Events

  Riddle Hospital is holding a Cancer Survivors Day Celebration, June 2, at 5 p.m. in the Outpatient Pavilion Lobby.
  This year’s speakers will be Annette Pierdomenico, RNC-OB, MSN, and Terry Crossan, MA, RD, LDN.  Dinner will be served.
  For information and to register, call 1-866-CALL.MLH.
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   NAMI-PA Delaware County Chapter (Pennsylvania’s Voice on Mental Illness), will meet at 7:30 p.m., June 1, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Greenwood avenues, in Irwin Hall, off the back driveway.
Guest speaker TBD, annual   awards and election. Light refreshments will be served.
GPS address is 140 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne PA 19050.
Call the NAMI-PA Delaware County Chapter office at 610-623-0071 for questions. www.nami,org/ sites/NAMIPA-DelawareCountyChapter.
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  Crozer-Keystone Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital, are hosting Cancer Survivors  Day, June 2.
  At CCMC, a reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the James E. Clark Auditorium and the Regional Cancer Center.
  At DCMH, the event begins at 6:30 p.m.reception in the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center, followed by a program in the Conference Center.
Attendees can register at 1-866-695-HOPE (4673).
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   Riddle Hospital is offering a free six session SmokeFREE program, 6-8 p.m., June 2, 9, 16, 23, 27 and 30 at Rocky Run YMCA, 1299 Baltimore Pike, Middletown.
Participants may be eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy (patch, lozenge or gum).
  The Southeastern Pennsylvania Tobacco Control  Project is supported by the Health Promotion Council, funded through a grant from the Pa.  Department of Health.
For information and to sign up, call 484-227-3635.

FREE Breakfast For Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans And Their Familes

  Media VFW Post 3460 has moved their regular Sunday Buffet Breakfast to Monday, Memorial Day, May 30th from 8:30 to 11:30a.m.
  A variety of “Chef Dan’s” breakfast foods will be available featuring “Joe’s Custom Made Omelets.”
  The Post is at 11 Hilltop Ave. in Media. (Turn off Baltimore Pike at Keyes Towing.)
 Afghanistan and Iraq veterans and their families eat free.
  Call 610-566-9980 for more information.

FREE Estate Planning Seminar At Library

 Popular speaker Joy Mc Manus of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley returns to the library 6:15 pm Mon. (June 13) to share her expertise on this important topic. Did you know that, regardless of our income, we each have an estate? While this may not be a topic that we like to talk about, you will learn in this workshop how to make sure that that your family is taken care of. We all know of a “horror story” where the death of a family member or friend was made worse due to poor planning.  Learn how to make the proper decisions now so the state doesn’t decide later for you. Learn the four most important estate planning documents everyone should have and how much insurance really is enough.
Registration is required for this free seminar, since space is limited. Call 610-583-0593 or email reference@ridleylibrary.org to register. The event will be held in the lower library meeting room. The Ridley Township Library is located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.

Friday, May 20, 2011

FREE contest- Become a STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!



Kimmel Center
YouTube Talent Search
YOU Choose the Winner!

Winner Performs Live at
Summer Solstice Celebration, Sat., June 18!

Submissions Now Being Accepted

WHO:              Great opportunity for Philly musicians looking for opportunity to shine! Kimmel Center YouTube Talent Search seeks top regional talent and invites local bands, singers and musicians to post original videos to www.youtube.com/kimmelcenterarts, as part of the submission process, May 20-29.  

YOU choose the Winner whose video you like the most, thereby helping to declare the winner on June 10th, by joining Kimmel Center’s Facebook page [www.facebook.com/KimmelCenterPhilly]

Winner will perform live - front and center - at the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza Stage during an evening time slot of 2011 Summer Solstice Celebration, Sat., June 18, 2011.

WHEN:            Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 29, 2011 (until 11:59pm EST)
Online Submission process

Additional Key Dates:
o        May 30 – June 3: Staff Selection of Top 5 videos
o        June 6 – 9: Public Voting on Facebook
o        June 10: Winner Announced!

WHERE:         Auditions held at Kimmel Center YouTube Channel:

                        Winner Performs!
Summer Solstice Celebration, Sat., June 18
                        Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Commonwealth Plaza,
                        Philadelphia, Pa

WHAT:            The Kimmel Center YouTube Talent Search seeks regional top talent for chance to win opportunity to perform during Summer Solstice Celebration, Sat., June 18.   YOU choose the winner to perform live on Commonwealth Plaza stage during Solstice.  Interested applicants must post submissions on the official Kimmel Center YouTube channel.

YouTube Talent Search
PROCESS:
1.)                Join Kimmel Center Facebook page [www.facebook.com/KimmelCenterPhilly] and share with friends for up-to-date info about YouTube Talent Search and voting for top five video finalists.
2.)                Interested applicants must:
·                      Submit YouTube video: www.youtube.com/kimmelcenterarts


Top five videos will be judged on the following categories:
o        Theatricality (style, stage presence, attitude, presentation),
o        Musicality (overall sound, cohesiveness), and
o        Musicianship/Technique (intonation, rhythm, harmony, etc),
o        Overall Presence

For contest-related questions, contact socialmedia@kimmelcenter.org

Summer Solstice Celebration (Sat.-Sun, June 18-19) is a community wide event that kicks off the summer season with high energy performances and multiple forms of entertainment throughout the Kimmel Center’s venues and public spaces.  Solstice is a great opportunity for up-and-coming performers to expose their music to 5,000+ people in attendance and to perform on the coveted Commonwealth Plaza Stage. Philly artists such as Melody Gardot began their careers performing during the Kimmel Center’s Free at the Kimmel concerts on the Commonwealth Plaza stage. For more info about Solstice, visit www.kimmelcenter.org/solstice

Please note: This contest is free and open to the public.

FREE Library Programs

Art Appreciation Program At Swarthmore Library
  Swarthmore Library will present “Art Goes to the Library: An Art Appreciation Experience for Adults,” 2p.m., Thursday (May 26).
  Swarthmore Library has partnered with the highly regarded Wallingford-Swarthmore Chapter of the Art Goes to School program to provide entertaining and informative art education programs for adults.  The programs are free and open to the public.
  Debra Miller, a speaker for the PA Humanities Council, Adjunct Professor of Art History at  Rowan University and Adjunct Professor of Art History at the Hussian School of Art, will offer “Andy Warhol: Experimental Filmmaker.
  Few people have had the opportunity to see the 1960s experimental films made by Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol. Nevertheless, Warhol's films have achieved near mythic proportions in our culture and have had a dramatic influence on contemporary movies and TV, affecting the transition from cinéma vérité to reality TV.
  The PowerPoint® presentation will be given by an insider of the Warhol circle, close friend of the Warhol family and art historian who has authored several books on the artist and his work. It shows stills and frames from the little-seen films.
  To register, call the library at 610-543-0436  or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.
For complete listing of programs visit http://www.swarthmorepubliclibrary.org/.

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Enjoy FREE Fridays all summer at Marple Public Library.  DVD and VIDEOGAMES rentals are free every Friday beginning May 27th.  Limit of 2 per visit.  Don't forget that every
Tuesday all year round is Two for Tuesdays when you can rent 2 DVDS or Videogames for the price of one.
For more information, please call the library at 610.356.1510.
 
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Folcroft Library Plans Busy Summer
  Folcroft Public Library will present  “One World, Many Stories” this summer. Members will be entertained by the world treasures of Winterthur Museum. The Swedish Museum will tell  about Swedish life style and Heinz Wildlife Preserve will share many tales of nature.  Much fun will be had with games and crafts for all children, grades 2-5 on Thursdays at l0 am on June 23, 30, July 7 and 14. Registration is required.
    The Summer Reading club which runs all summer, June 23 to Aug. 31,  is for children who are able to read up to 5th grade.  For each three books they read they receive a valuable coupon.
  The Read-to-Me Club is for chidlren up to preschool age who will receive a coupon for each six books that are read to them
  Sixth graders to high school students can also win prizes for reading.  Certificates will be sent to schools for all who read at least 6 books during the summer.
  The Science-in-the-Summer Program which is sponsored by GlaxcoSmithAKline will be held July 18, 19, 20 and 21. The subject will be Simple Machines.  Registration is necessary as classes are limited.
  Kickoff Show will be Don Dougherty, an interactive storyteller.  This show will be 7 p.m. Thurs. (June 16). All are welcome. 

FREE Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School Sign-ups At Olivet Presbyterian
  Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, will hold its Summer Worship Service 9:55 am Sundays, beginning May 29.
  The church is now accepting Vacation Bible Camp registrations. Olivet’s 2011 VBC is going Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street. On Main Street, the children will hear stories Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations.
    All children age 4 to Grade 6 are welcome to attend.  Registration forms are available by emailing the Church Office at office@olivetpreschurch.com or calling 610-534-2270.  Register as soon as possible because class size will be limited to the first 20 children who sign up for each age group.  There is no fee for Olivet's VBC but a free will offering will be collected each night. 
   On Wednesday night the offering will go to the Loaves and Fishes Pantry.

Monday, June 20th thru Thursday, June 23rd ~ 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
CLOSING PROGRAM ~ Friday, June 24th ~ 7 PM

Community Day In Newtown Square


                         Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society
                                      Historic Newtown Square Day
                                      A Celebration of Community
          
                                            June 4, 2011 10AM - 4 PM
 On June 4th we will Honor our rich history and celebrate our  community together, that’s what Historic Newtown Square Day is all about.  Come see what’s old and new on June 4th, from 10am – 4pm at The Square Tavern.

This year’s event includes some great new features.  The ever-expanding outdoor market is bigger and better than ever, showcasing over 30 vendors and organizations from throughout the community.  Check out local vendors and artisans, grab a bite to eat, bring the family to enjoy children’s activities, or enjoy the day’s entertainment including live Bluegrass music.

New this year is our  “Newtown Square Antique Road Show” From 1pm – 3pm at The Square Tavern where you can bring attic treasures, family heirlooms, and curious
brick-a-brac to be expertly evaluated by Wilson Antiques.  Do you have an interesting piece or a valuable collectible?  Come check it out.

The day wouldn’t be complete without a peek into the Newtown Square of old.  Guided tours will be available at both The Square Tavern and the Paper Mill House, where volunteers will demonstrate different facets of colonial living.  The Historical Society gift shop will be open too, and if you keep an eye out, you just might spot Benjamin West himself making an appearance.

Bring the family for what’s sure to be a fun-filled day, sponsored by the Newtown Square Historical Society.  For more information, visit www.historicnewtownsquare.org or find us on Facebook.


Thursday, May 19, 2011

Complimentary Admission At historic Christ Church

Innovative Tours for all Ages at Philadelphia’s Top Historical Sites this Summer
ChristChurch and ChristChurch Burial Ground

Christ Church and the Burial Ground feature engaging, enriching and educational activities
this summer for visitors and residents to experience living history first-hand.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 18, 2011 – Sit in George Washington’s pew, hear compelling stories of our nation’s early days and visit graves of the Founding Fathers. With 315 years of history and counting, Christ Church and the Burial Ground, two of Philadelphia’s leading historical sites that played a pivotal role in our nation’s birth, feature engaging and enriching guided tours and special events throughout the year. This summer, local residents and visitors of all ages are invited to discover these authentic sites and learn more about Colonial and Revolution-era history. There is something for everyone!

Summer 2011 Events
For more information call (215) 922-1695, 32 or visit www.christchurchphila.org.
Special July Fourth Celebration!
·         Signers’ Day, July 3: Who better to celebrate our nation’s independence with than our Founding Fathers?! Gain a deeper understanding of our country’s early history at Signers’ Day on Sunday, July 3.At the Burial Ground, activities take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and include a Wreath Laying Ceremony paying tribute to America’s early leaders, the opportunity to meet Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris and History Scavenger Hunts. At the Church, a special service takes place at 10 a.m. After the service and throughout the day women of the Revolution will share stories and the Book of Common Prayer will be on display. 
·         Ringing of the Christ Church Bells, July 4: At 2 p.m., hear the very bells that tolled along with the Liberty Bell on July 8, 1776!

Christ Church Summer Events
Known as “The Nation’s Church,” Christ Church was fundamental in the nation’s birth; it was founded in 1695 as a condition of William Penn’s Charter. Two Signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried on its grounds, and the gift shop features an array of historical books, games and keepsakes. Located at 2nd and Market Streets, Christ Church is open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursdays in June and July until 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Complimentary admission; donations are encouraged.

  • Historic Christ Church Tours: The Patriot Church: Woven into guided tours of “The Nation’s Church” are stories about the famous Founding Fathers who worshipped at Christ Church including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Absalom Jones. Learn about the religious, architectural and political significance of one of the most enduring institutions of Philadelphia. Daily, 20 minute tours throughout the day.

  • Storytellers from “Once Upon a Nation:”  Hear compelling stories about those associated with Christ Church, including Peggy Shippen, Fanny Kemble, Alice, Jacob Duché and George Washington. Daily,storiesthroughout the day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

August is Family Fun Month!
  • History Hunts: Children embark on engaging hunts through history and solve clues that can only be discovered at the graves of the seven signers of the Declaration of Independence buried on Christ Church grounds. Children who complete the History Hunt receive a special prize. Free with admission; Saturdays and Sundays in August from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and July 1 – July 5.

  • Fridays with Franklin:   Have you ever wondered what stories Benjamin Franklin would tell if he were alive today? Join Dr. Franklin as he strolls the historic burial ground recalling stories of his life and of other revered and influential Americans buried on the grounds. Fridays in August from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Christ Church Preservation Trust is a non-profit organization created in 1965 to ensure the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic ChristChurch, Neighborhood House and the Christ Church Burial Ground, sites of extraordinary historical importance. Currently, the Trust is conducting a $10 million Capital Campaign launched in 2004 to ensure that the ChristChurch remains a living and growing historical institution. For more information call 215-922-1695 x32 or visit www.christchurchphila.org.
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FREE Railroad Display

   StARR, (St. Alban’s Railroad,) will hold springtime open house on  Saturday June 4th and Sunday, June 5th, 2011.  Best time to visit is between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  No admission is charged, but donations are greatly appreciated.  The railroad now has a new power plant ans a refinery under construction.  If you missed last season’s open houses, return visitors will also note the Wilson Coke Plant in progress, a meat packing plant in progress, a new trucking facility in Parkesburg, an operational car shop in Chadds Ford and a tunnel connecting Sonestown with Perkiomen Junction under construction, a great opportunity to see how the railroad is made.  Techie alert: All switches on the main line are now controlled by computer assisted central dispatch. StARR’s 4000 square foot layout using “state of the art” Digital Command Control (DCC), fills a 50’ X 80’ room boasting 225 feet of four-track main line, 235 feet of branch line track and over 800 pieces of rolling stock.  A video camera equipped locomotive allows visitors to see the scenery from the engineer’s perspective.  Realistic operations include modules featuring an operating transfer table, electronic turntable and three working freight yards with engine facilities among the large variety of equipment and eras featured in the eastern Pennsylvania scenery. StARR has often been termed the "most kid friendly" model railroad group in the greater metropolitan area because the club offers hands on displays.  "Thomas the Tank Engine" will noto be operating at this event. Members sometimes offer visiting kids an opportunity to "operate" on the railroad.  StARR also operates the "Hogwart's Express" complete with British whistle, so feel free to bring the kiddies! Some of the club's most regular visitors (along with their parents,) frequently spend the entire afternoon. And, it’s almost Father’s Day, so bring Daddy out to see the trains.  Don't miss the informational slide show, on computer, which supplies lot's of details for all visiting rivet counters. Sorry, StARR is not handicapped accessible at this time.  For more information call 610 275-4340 or visit our website: http://StARR-MRC.org

The Saint Albans Railroad Fellowship (StARR) is an outreach ministry of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3625 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA.  The club has been meeting for 20 fun-filled years in the basement under the Thrift Shop.  Membership, which includes members from the surrounding five (5) county area, is currently 22 strong ranging in age from 8 to 88.  New members are always welcome.

                                                                                                                          

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Free Program For Kids At Springfield Mall

Springfield Mall’s May’s Giggle Gang Gatherings
are Filled with Education and Fun for the Little Ones!

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – May 18, 2011 – Families with children ages one- to five-years old are invited to Springfield Mall’s Giggle Gang, a special complimentary club that teaches important lessons relating to the environment and the surrounding community in a fun, interactive way. On the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m., families can enjoy activities including live musical performances, arts and crafts and interactive lessons teaching children about nature and the environment.

Thursday, June 2                    Giggle Gang presents “Makin’ Music”
10:30am                                  Back by popular demand, Makin’ Music returns to Giggle Gang! Join us for a jammin’ good time.

Thursday, June 16                  Giggle Gang presents a “Butterfly, Butterfly, Flutter By!”
10:30am                                  Brilliantly colored butterflies fill the sunny skies with a message that summer has finally arrived! With a palette of bright paints we’ll create our very own butterflies to take home.

The Springfield Mall Giggle Gang is an interactive club for parents and kids between the ages of one and five that teaches important lessons relating to the environment and the surrounding community in a fun, interactive way. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Springfield Mall at 10:30 a.m. and is FREE for members of the Springfield Mall Shoppers Club.  The Shoppers Club is a community of smart shoppers receiving exclusive benefits when shopping at Springfield Mall. For more information, contact Springfield Mall Customer Service at 610.328.1200 ext. 0.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

FREE Line Dancing In Sharon Hill!

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.   

FREE Drawing Classes Offered In Newtown Square

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.

Art Show Opens

'Familiar Places - Paintings of Places You Know' opens June 5
Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, 610 N. Ithan Avenue, will host "Familiar Places - Paintings of Places You Know," an exhibition and sale of the 2000-2010 paintings of George Rothacker now through Aug. 4. The show features 40 canvases, predominantly of buildings and landscapes throughout Delaware County, West Philadelphia and the Main Line.
  The grand opening of the exhibit will be in the main building at Beaumont and feature a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 5
  "People in this area will recognize so many of the buildings and places," said Rothacker. "I'm showing paintings of the 69th Street sign and McClatchy Building in Upper Darby, Parvin's Pharmacy in Bryn Mawr, Fulmer's Garage in Media, the Wayne train station, and more than a dozen of small paintings of the Radnor area. I'm also including paintings of West Philadelphia, a 1941 LaSalle in Broomall, and a triptych I created of the Phillies ballpark.
  "I think the public will enjoy the virtual trip through places they remember, as will the residents of Beaumont, many of whom have lived much of their lives in this area."
  Call 610-566-0334 to attend the opening or e-mail george@rothackeradv.com. For more information and a sampling of paintings, visit www.georgerothacker.com/familiarplaces.html.

FREE travel social for singles

Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, invites you to a Meet and Greet Travel Social on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Join us for an enjoyable evening designed to meet people like you who love to travel but need a roommate to get those reasonable rates. We’ll provide food, laughter, games and wine. Free, but registration required.  Open to the public.  RSVP to Sayre Dixon at (610) 237-8100.

Monday, May 16, 2011

'How To Prevent Falls' Workshop Offered For FREE

 Physical Therapists from Fox Rehabilitation will present “How to Keep the Spring in Your Step,” a fun and informative discussion about remaining safe and active 8a.m., Wednesday (May 25) at Plush Mills Senior Community. They will also conduct free screenings.
  Each year, one in three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause serious injuries, such as hip fractures and head trauma, and can even be deadly. Fortunately, many falls are preventable. This program will explain how to stay safe.
  Refreshments will be served and a door prize awarded.
  The program is free and open to the public. Plush Mills is at 501 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford. RSVP to Plush Mills at 610-690-1630 by May 23.

FREE Baby Boomers Ball

  Baby Boomers and seniors can hit the dance floor at the Redwood Community Playhouse Center 5:30 to 9:30p.m., Thursday (May 26) for a Baby Boomers Ball Night.
  Local favorite band Good Times will perform tunes for ballroom dancing, swinging, line dancing and more. County residents age 55 and older are encouraged join in on the evening of music.
  The Baby Boomers Ball is one of the special events that Redwood Community Playhouse sponsors every two months. Evening wear is encouraged and light refreshments will be served.
  The Redwood Community Playhouse also provides Line Dancing instructions on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30p.m., every third and forth Wednesday and every Friday; Live Bands perform every Tuesday from 1 to 3p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30p.m.; Zumba is held first and third Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30p.m.; Country Line Dancing every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30p.m.; and an Oldies Night with Sal April is set for 6:30- 9:30p.m., May 25.
  Events at the Redwood Community Playhouse are FREE and sponsored by Delaware County Council and the county Parks and Recreation Department.
  The Redwood Community Playhouse is in Upland Park at 6th and Taylor Way in Upland. For more information, call 610-891-6061 or visit the county web site for a bi- monthly schedule at  http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ and click on Parks and Recreation, Upland Park.

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