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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The FREE Holiday Events Just Keep On Coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas Concert At St. Madeline Church
   St. Madeline Church, Penn St. and Morton Ave., Ridley Park, will present a Christmas Concert 2 pm Sun. (Dec. 11) in the church. All are welcome to the free concert.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS- A FREE Local Event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where/When: Rose Tree Park at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Why Go: Experience the spectacle of dozens of decorated lit trees and festive displays. Stroll the glimmering walkways and grounds, linger in the festive atmosphere and pay a visit to childhood figures such as Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang and Santa and his reindeer. On opening night, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and coffee and a holiday performance by the Springton Lake Middle School Chorus. Bring your camera for a photo with Santa. Trees are lit nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 2.
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CAROLING HAYRIDES
Linvilla Orchards will present FREE caroling  hayrides  at 5 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17.
Celebrate the ancient tradition of Wassailing and sing Christmas carols around a campfire after a lively hayride through the fields and orchards. Afterward, roast marshmallows and enjoy delicious apple cider. Consider getting there early to cut your own Christmas tree.
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Granite Run Mall at various times each day of the month through Dec. 24 will present FREE events for all to enjoy, and that's in addition to enjoying the BEAUTIFUL decorations there .Get into the holiday spirit with entertainment from local choruses, bands, dance troupes, children's performers and more. Bring your sports fans for autographs from Lindros and LeClair or Danny Califf of the Philadelphia Union. These events are perfect for a quick meet-up with friends or for an outing with your toddler or preschooler.
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in Media will host Santa in a Winter Wonderland 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Also open noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 and from 3 to 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday, Dec. 19 through 23. Parents are welcome to capture their children in this absolutely FREE photo op!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Delco News Network Offers Chance To Record FREE video greetings to our troops

Delco News Network To Film Free Video Greetings To Our Troops

     Delaware County News Network (DCNN) will be at the Granite Run Mall,
Center Court
, 1-4 pm Sunday, Dec. 11, to record people’s holiday video greetings to the troops.
  Local residents can gather up friends and family to record a free holiday video greeting which will then be uploaded to the Delaware County News Network Website for their loved ones serving our country and all soldiers to view and enjoy during the holiday season and beyond. Boy and Girl Scout troops, clubs and other community organizations are also welcome to come and record a festive greeting, filmed professionally by the DCNN staff.
  Soldiers stationed overseas and throughout the world, serving our country and protecting our freedom, will be able to access the Web messages from those in Delaware County and surely get a morale boost from the love, support and appreciation back home.
  No appointments are necessary. Everyone is welcome to come out and show their support for the troops. For more information, call DCNN at 610-583-4432, ext. 102 or ext. 119.

FREE lecture by well-known Veterinary doctor

Penn Vet Hosts Free Lecture in Radnor, “Caring for Older Pets: Healthcare advice on geriatric and end-of-life issues”

Dr. Meryl Littman slated to speak at Tuesday, December 6 event

[November 29, 2011; Philadelphia, PA] – On Tuesday, December 6 the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will host a free, open-to-the-public lecture called “Caring for Older Pets: Healthcare advice on geriatric and end-of-life issues,” at Penn Medicine in Radnor, PA. Beginning at 6:30 PM, Dr. Meryl Littman, associate professor of medicine at Penn Vet, will talk about the special considerations when caring for older pets and how to handle those difficult decisions end-of-life issues bring.

Who: Penn Vet, pet owners, interested members of the public.
What: Free lecture titled “Caring for Older Pets: Healthcare advice on geriatric and end-of-life issues,” featuring Dr. Meryl Littman of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital.
Where: Penn Medicine Radnor, located at 250 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087.
When: Lecture beginning at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 and ending at 8:00 PM.
To register: Registration is required as seating is limited. This lecture is appropriate for all ages, but participants are asked to not bring their pets. To register, contact Michelle Brooks at mibrooks@vet.upenn.edu or 215.898.1480.

About the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the world’s premier veterinary schools. Founded in 1884, the school was built on the concept of Many Species, One MedicineTM.

The School’s Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, located on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia, PA, houses classrooms, laboratories, medical care and one of the nation’s busiest urban veterinary emergency rooms. In addition, the school successfully integrates scholarship and scientific discovery with all aspects of veterinary medical education.
    Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine is the only institution in the state of Pennsylvania graduating veterinarians accredited to care for food production animals. The large-animal facility, New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, PA, encompasses hospital facilities for the care of horses and food animals as well as diagnostic laboratories serving the agriculture industry.
    For more information about Penn Vet or its hospitals, visit http://www.vet.upenn.edu/.


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FREE line dancing, FREE tea, cake and books

Don’t be a wallflower.  Find out how much fun line dancing is.
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning is offering Line Dancing on Thursdays, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center with Instructor, Donna Schumacher.  Learn all the latest line dances to be ready for your next wedding or event while having fun and exercising. (Join in at any time during the year.) No fee. For further information, call (610) 237-6222.   
Line Dancing is also available on Fridays, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM for $1 each class.
The center is on the Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Avenue
in Darby. 
 
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Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning is offering Hot Tea and Books on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:30 AM, at Friendship Circle Senior Center. Keep yourself up-to-date on the hottest releases and popular books at the library.  Two new books will be reviewed.  Also, sample a flavored tea and enjoy a mini morning “time for tea” and cake. The program is run by Center Director Christine Helmandollar and the Lansdowne Library, capturing the highest requested books of the month.   For further information, or to register, call (610) 237-6222, Ext. 126.  (
Friendship Circle
is located on Mercy Fitzgerald Campus, conveniently located opposite Holy Cross Cemetery on
Wycombe Ave.
in Darby.)

More FREE local events to celebrate Christmas...

    Collingdale -First Baptist Church will be presenting “Bethlehem Village: A Journey to Christmas” on the second and third weekends of December. As visitors arrive they will first gather in the Church Auditorium and be assigned to a tribe. Tribal guides will then escort groups on a journey where they will witness a series if skits. These mini-dramas will help illustrate the story of the first Christmas to people of all ages. Groups will be guided to sites outside on the church campus and then the tour will conclude back inside the church in Bethlehem Village. There they will experience craftsmen, music, Biblical characters as well as enjoy some refreshments.
    There is no admission fee or offering taken as the church considers 'Bethlehem Village' as a gift to the community. Tours are scheduled for December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM. First Baptist Church is located at Clifton & Andrews Avenues in 'The Little Town of Collingdale'. For more information call the church office at: 610-586-3563.

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William Penn Community Chorus Prepares Holiday Concert Tour


   
The William Penn Community Chorus will be providing FREE holiday entertainment for many elderly shut ins over the holidays.  Performances will be held at the following venues:

Tuesday, December 6th 7:00 pm
Simpson Gardens,
Lansdowne Avenue
, Lansdowne

Thursday, December 8th 7:45 pm
Broomall Rehabilitation & Nursing Center,
Malin Road
, Broomall

Friday, December 9th 7:00 pm
Divine Providence Village,
Old Marple Road, Springfield

Tuesday, December 13th 7:00
Broomall Manor,
Old Marple Road, Springfield

Wednesday, December 14th 7:00
Saunders House,
Lancaster Avenue
, Wynnewood


The chorus consists of members from all over the Delaware County as well as the West Chester and Philadelphia areas.  This holiday concert tour celebrated the group’s 39th year in existence.   They originated as a night school class in the William Penn School District and eventually continued outside of the district; however, the group has maintained their home base in Yeadon for all of their 39 years.  
   New members are always welcome – especially Altos, Tenors and Basses.   Musical ability is not necessary – just a willingness to attend 12 weeks of rehearsals, a couple of concerts, meet new people and most especially, have a lot of fun!  (Members should be at least 16 years of age).  Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 7:00  – 9:00 pm for 12 weeks in the Spring and again for 12 weeks in the Fall in the sanctuary of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Church Lane & Cedar Avenue in Yeadon.   Evening concerts are held at various venues throughout the Delaware County and outlying areas.  Anyone wishing more information on becoming a member of the chorus or having the chorus perform FOR FREE at your facility should contact Chorus Director Sue De Monde (610-304-8310) or via email WPCC30@aol.com.

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On Saturday, December 17, 2011 Glenolden Fire Company will be escorting Santa around Glenolden offering all kids and adults a FREE candy cane and information on fire prevention tips for the holidays.  Come out and join Santa for some valuable fire safety information. Remember !! working smoke detectors save lives.
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American legion post 777 in Crum Lynne will be hosting their annual childrens christmas party on dec. 17th ,sat. from noon to 3pm. in our upstairs hall. there will be hot dogs and refreshments while waiting for santa to arrive. he will have a toy for all.we would appreciate any help if possible ,by dropping off an unwrapped toy at the post.. we are located at 137 walter st. crum lynne pa. 19022. to call for info--(610-833-2891)

Over 20 FREE Holiday Events Around Town....

Holiday Concert at Ridley Township Library
 The Jazz Ensemble "Dexterity" from the Delaware County Symphony will return to the library to present a free concert 2:30 pm.  Sun. (Dec. 11)  in Garling Hall at Ridley Township Public Library. The program will include holiday tunes and jazz selections by Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and others, and will conclude with a holiday sing-along. Desserts and beverages will be served at intermission.
  Register for the concert by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling (610) 583-0593, or stopping by the library at 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom. Program expenses are funded by the Friends of the Ridley Township Public Library.

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‘Holiday Delights’ Craft Fair Dec. 10
  The Delaware County Historical Society and Edgmont Country Club will present a FREE "Holiday Delights” Craft Fair 11 to 5, Saturday (Dec. 10) at the Edgmont Country Club, West Chester Pike.
  Proceeds from the Craft Fair will benefit the Cookies for Kids Cancer Fund,  Marines Toys for Tots and DCHS’s Passport to History.
  Families can enjoy sleigh rides, shopping, food, prizes, and a visit from Santa Claus and his special elves.
  Visitors may bring unwanted gold, platinum and silver jewelry in any condition to The Gold Party Girl and receive cash on the sport. Suzanne Talbot is an expert in her field and this will help the charities.
  Unwrapped new toys to be donated to Marines Toys for Tots will be accepted, and Julia Zane will collect old cell phones to be donated to soldiers.
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Santa To Visit Aston Library
  Santa will arrive for a special evening visit 6:30p.m., Friday (Dec. 2) at the Aston Library. He will oversee the Christmas Tree Lighting and games for children.
  In addition, Mr. Malcolm will share the holiday classic, “The Polar Express,” and his own “Abraham Mouse and the Magic Dreidel.”  His all-ages program will begin at 7:15p.m.
  For more information, or to register for the event, go to http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents. The Library is at 3270 Concord Road, Aston.
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Storytime With Santa At Tinicum Library
  Story time with Santa will be held 6:45 pm Wed. (Dec. 14) at Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca Street Essington.
  Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome, but registration is required by calling 610-521-9344.
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Mercy Fitzgerald To Hold Annual Tree Lighting
  Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital's Annual Tree Lighting  is set for Thurs. (Dec. 1) at 5 p.m. in front of the main building, 1500 Lansdowne Ave.
  The community event will feature caroling and a live nativity scene All are welcome to attend the event, featuring Christmas carols by the St. James Choir and the musical group Sway. Refreshments will be served.
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  Come See Santa Fly Into Ridley At VFW 928 Party
  VFW Post 928, MacDade Blvd. and Sutton Ave., Folsom, will hold a Children’s Christmas Party 1:30 pm Sun. (Dec. 11) for the children in the community.
  Santa will “fly” into the VFW field, weather permitting, at about 1:30. Snacks, treats, visits with Santa and a puppet show will be part of the festivities. All are welcome.
  For more information, call 610-461-1226 or e-mail vfwpost928@comcast.net.
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Woodlyn Baptist Church Hosts Free Christmas Events
  Woodlyn Baptist Church, MacDade Blvd., Woodlyn invites the public to free events to celebrate God's love in the birth of His Son.
  On Sun., Dec.  11, 6:30 pm, the church will present a Christmas dessert concert. The Woodlyn Baptist Church Choirs will present, "Agnus Dei" - Embrace the mystery of God's love for us in the sacrifice of His Son. The  concert of worship for Christmas will feature the songs of Michael W. Smith, followed by a holiday dessert buffet.
    On Sun., Dec. 18, at 6:30 pm, a Christmas Pageant will be held. Everyone is welcome to experience the miracle of that first Christmas through narrative and song.
   On Sat., Dec. 24, 7:30 pm, a  Christmas Eve service will be held featuring singing Christmas carols, listening to the Christmas story, enjoying special music, then closing the service with the candle-lighting tradition of singing "Silent Night" together.
 For more information, call the church at 610-833-5577 or email woodlyn@rcn.com.
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Live Nativity At Neumann
  To celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, Neumann University will present a Live Nativity 6:30p.m., Sunday (Dec. 4), which is open to the public free of charge, in front of Bachmann Main Building on the Aston campus, off Concord Road.
  The highlight of the observance will be the re-enactment of the Franciscan tradition of the crib, first celebrated in Greccio, Italy. Neumann students will perform the Live Nativity and the scripture narration. Children can also pet the nativity animals at 5:45p.m. prior to the start of the festival.
    Before the Live Nativity, a liturgy will be held in Sacred Heart Chapel on the first floor of Bachmann Main Building at 5p.m. After the celebration, children of all ages can meet Santa Claus and enjoy refreshments in the Great Hall of the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center.
  The Live Nativity was first staged in 1223 when a group of monks, organized by St. Francis of Assisi, led a singing throng of local residents to Greccio, a simple monastery in the heart of Italy. The villagers witnessed a primitive crib, surrounded by farm animals and peasants who re-enacted the birth of Christ. This ritual has been celebrated ever since, in Greccio and around the world.
  For more information, call the Office of Mission and Ministry at 610-558-5511.
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Valley Voices Sing Christmas Concert
  Valley Voices will present its annual Christmas concert, 3p.m., Sunday (Dec. 4) at the Old Mill in Rose Valley (across from the Hedgerow Theatre).
  Director Nancy Curtis will lead the singers in a varied program of holiday favorites. Robert Moore of Wallingford accompanies the performers.
  Admission is free.
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The 1696 Thomas Massey House invites the public to their Annual Christmas Tea, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10.  Learn how the Colonial settlers celebrated Christmas. Each room of the house will be decorated to demonstrate the Christmas traditions of our ancestors.
Admission is FREE and you can sample tastes and specialtreats that were part of each celebration.
A tour of this historic house and a trip to the gift shop are a must.
The 1696 Thomas Massey House is at Lawrence and Springhouse Roads, Broomall.  For more information, visit http://www.thomasmasseyhouse.org/ or call 610-353-3644.
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Swarthmore Plans Annual Nativity Pageant

  The Swarthmore Nativity Pageant Committee has begun preparations for the 38th biennial Pageant of the Nativity. The Pageant has been a Christmas tradition in Swarthmore since 1938, and is given every other year as a gift to the community.
  The performance lasts for approximately one hour and consists of five Tableaux from the Old and New Testaments, with scripture narrative and choral accompaniment by a volunteer choir from Swarthmore and Wallingford.
  Approximately 150 community members are involved in its production. Many cast members have participated in numerous performances and in some cases, as many as three generations of a family have played a role. Cast members remain anonymous to the public to preserve reverence.
  This is the fourteenth performance to be given at Lang Music Hall on the Swarthmore College campus, with its scenic wooded backdrop setting.
  The Pageant will take place at 5 and 7p.m., Sunday (Dec. 18), with ample parking available on the College campus.
  All are welcome. There is no admission charge and the performance is most enjoyed with children over the age of five.
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   Free Movies For Kids At Media Library

  The Media Upper Providence Library will host free movies for all ages at 1:30p.m. on the second Saturday of each month, featuring G or PG rated films. 
  Snacks will be provided. Call 610-566-1918 to find out what’s playing. The library is at 1 E. Front St., Media.
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Free Breakfast With Santa At Gateway
  Gateway Community Church will host “Breakfast with Santa” 9 to 11:30a.m., Saturday (Dec. 10) at the church, 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Middletown Twp.
  The event features a FREE Pancake Breakfast, free Pictures with Santa (with optional professional packages available at cost), crafts, holiday music and photo opportunities with festive props.
  All are welcome; no reservation needed. Email outreach@visitgateway.org; phone 484-444-0225; or go on line at http://www.visitgateway.org/ for more information.
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Christmas Concert To Benefit CityTeam
  Reformation Lutheran Church invites the community to a FREE holiday concert 4p.m., Sunday (Dec. 4). Traditional Christmas carols and holiday music will be performed by the acclaimed Media Brassworks.
   The concert is free, but a free-will offering will benefit City Team Ministries so that the opportunity to enjoy the musical treat will bring a melody of hope and caring for those served by CityTeam.
  The congregation is at 102 W. Rose Tree Road (corner of Rte. 252) in Media.  For directions and more information go to http://www.relcmedia.org/ or call 610-891-0600. 
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  ‘Merry Notes’ Spread Cheer
  The Merrie Notes, a mixed chorus from the Ardmore Senior Center, will perform several FREE concerts this season as follows: 2:30p.m., Thursday (Dec. 1) at Fair Acres Building 1 in Lima; 2p.m., Thursday (Dec. 8) at Martin’s Run near Media; and 2p.m., Thursday (Dec. 22 at Harlee Manor in Springfield.
  The chorus is under the direction of Clyde Schive and new members are welcome. For more information, call 610-622-0869.
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 ‘Rapping Party’ To Benefit Toys For Tots

  The 3rd Annual Christmas Rocks “Rapping Party,” sponsored by The Foundry Church, will feature nationally known Christian Rapper Heath McNease, 4th Man Furnace, and the drama group Will Act for Food Intl.
  The free concert will be held, 7p.m., Monday, Dec. 5 at the Widener University Alumni Auditorium.
  Admission is FREE  but the public is asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Toys For Tots. The collection will benefit local children.
  Widener University Alumni Auditorium is at Walnut and 14th Streets, Chester.  For more information, visit http://www.thefoundrychurch.org/
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Haverford concert
The Haverford High School Music Department will present a concert featuring student members of the national music honor society, Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 at Haverford High School,
300 Mill Road
. The community is invited to attend this free concert to enjoy the talents of Haverford Township’s finest student musicians and vocalists.
The concert will feature individual and small group performances by members of Haverford High School’s band, orchestra and choirs who have been hand-selected by the music staff. All music styles including classical, jazz, and original compositions will be performed by the students.
Tri-M Music Honor Society is an international music honor society for middle and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.
Haverford High School has had a chapter within the international organization for about 15 years, and each year about 25 students are selected by the music staff to participate. The students perform in evening concerts and in school assemblies throughout the year.
Marsha Core, choral director, is the sponsor of the group and offers guidance and help. But for the most part, the students themselves organize the event and musical selections. “The students involved in Tri-M make the performances happen and offer encouragement and support for one another’s offerings. It is a privilege – for the selected students, our school and for the community – for Haverford High School to be a part of the international honor society. The program encourages excellence in performance and further, deeper musical study,” adds Core.
The Haverford High School Music Department is renowned for the highly sophisticated music education offered to students. The Haverford High School Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and choirs, including the Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale have received numerous national and international awards for outstanding performances.
“We are excited to present this concert featuring some of the finest students within our music department. We hope local community members will come out to the free concert to support the students and enjoy the musical offerings from our talented young performers,” says Core.
For additional information call 610-853-5900 ext. 2104.
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Swedish cabin
The Friends of the Swedish Cabin will host their annual “Trim a Swedish Christmas Tree Party” from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the cabin, which is located at the end of
Creek Road
in Drexel Hill.
 This open house event if for everyone and there is no admission charge.  Come and hang an ornament or two on the “julgran” (Christmas tree), enjoy goodies from the “julbord,” listen to real Swedish Christmas music, enjoy the warmth from the hearths and make new friends.  The “butiken”  (gift shop) will also be open.
 For more information call Grace at 610-237-8064 or Dave at 610-449-3577.  Vi Ses (see you there)! 
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TubaChristmas Dec. 17
Toot your own horn at the annual TUBACHRISTMAS Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 17 in the Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza, Broad and Spruce streets in Philadelphia. The holidays come to life as more than 100 regional tuba, sousaphone and euphonium players join together to perform holiday classics free to the public and for all ages. 
This year there will be two TUBACHRISTMAS performances, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Participation in TUBACHRISTMAS is limited to the first 100 performers per performance. Tuba, euphonium, and sousaphone players interested in playing must RSVP via e-mail to Jay Krush at krushtuba@gmail.com. Please indicate if you plan to register for Concert #1 or Concert #2 in your RSVP e-mail. After 100 responses, players will be placed on a waiting list. There is a $5 registration fee for performers. Music is available for purchase at the event for performers who may need it, however we encourage musicians to bring their own music stand if possible.  
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International Ballet Classique of Media has donated a total 40 free tickets to one of their four full-length performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at Neumann University in Aston for either the Friday Dec. 16 or the Saturday Dec. 17 performances.
    Josephine Singer, Executive Director of the ballet company said, “The Nutcracker Ballet is the crown jewel of entertainment in celebrating our national holiday and it was created for children of all ages.  We are celebrating our eighth anniversary as Delaware County’s only classical ballet company and this special program will share the joy. It allows us to not only say ‘thank you’ but also provide an opportunity for many more families to experience the delight of this holiday favorite.”
   Entry forms and raffle boxes for the random drawing are now in place at the following participating businesses on State Street in Media; Kenny’s Flower Shoppe, The Village Art Shop, Salon Bella Gente & Spa, Local Home and Gifts, Tea and Cakes, Earth and State, Golden Impulse,  the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at 100 East State in Media. Entry forms are also available at the Springfield Library, the Ridley Township Library and the Aston Library.
  An additional winner will receive one gift certificate for a delightful “Afternoon Tea” for two at the ever popular and intimate tea room of Tea and Cakes,
112 S. Jackson Street
in Media.
     International Ballet Classique is at 300 South Pennell,
Suite 320
in Media.  For more information call 610-459-9221. The drawing date is Monday December 5.
















Wednesday, November 23, 2011

FREE Tree Lighting Festivities

Mercy Fitzgerald's Annual Tree Lighting Set for December 1
Community Event to feature Caroling and Live Nativity Scene

Darby, PA (November 22, 2011):  Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital will host its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. in front of the main building on 1500 Lansdowne Avenue.

All are welcome to attend the event, featuring Christmas carols by the St. James Choir and the musical group Sway, as well as a live nativity scene. Refreshments will be served.

A Few FREE Holiday Concerts...

Valley Voices Christmas Concert
Valley Voices will present its annual Christmas concert, 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Old Mill in Rose Valley (across from the Hedgerow Theatre).
Director Nancy Curtis will lead the singers in a varied program of holiday favorites. Robert Moore of Wallingford accompanies the performers.
Admission is free.


Show Chorus Concert Dec. 4
The Delaware Valley Show Chorus, under the direction of Gene Bender, will present its annual Christmas Concert, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4. The concert will be performed at the Living Faith Church, 901 S. High Street, West Chester, and singers from the church will join the Chorus for the concert
A silent auction follows the performance.
Admission is free.

FREE Comcast Holiday Spectacular

“THE COMCAST HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2011” DELIGHTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

PHILADELPHIA – November 22, 2011 – Comcast rolled out the holiday spirit today with a sneak preview of “The Comcast Holiday Spectacular 2011.”

In just its fourth year, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular has become a must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia, entertaining hundreds of thousands of people and spreading holiday cheer. 

Full of captivating original holiday imagery and music, this year’s 15-minute show dazzles with new and enchanting scenes from The Nutcracker, beautifully performed by the renowned Pennsylvania Ballet, a dramatic new “Winter Wonderland” scene and a “Carol of the Bells” mega lightshow. Also included are family favorites, such as a magical sleigh ride through the snow covered Pennsylvania countryside, the majestic sounds of a 64-piece orchestra, and the harmony of the Commonwealth Youth Choir’s Keystone State Boychoir and Pennsylvania Girlchoir, and more. 

Shown on The Comcast Experience video wall ― the world’s largest 4mm LED video display ― the show can be seen at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Please note shows are not presented on weekdays at 5 p.m.

Comcast welcomes all to share in celebrating the holidays in this FREE, unique, and family-friendly tradition.

FREE Winter Wonderland Event

New Crozer-Keystone Health Care Facility to Offer ‘Winter Wonderland’ Family Event and Open House

GLEN MILLS - Delaware County’s newest outpatient health care center, the Crozer Medical Plaza and Crozer-Keystone Regional Cancer Center, invites the community to a free, fun-filled Winter Wonderland Family Event and Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new facility is located at
500 Evergreen Drive
in Glen Mills.

The entire family is welcome to enjoy:
  • Children’s photos with Santa Claus
  • Performance by Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms (11 a.m. and noon)
  • Face painting by the Healthplex® Sports Club
  • Crafts
  • Fun giveaways
  • Food and refreshments
  • Information about our new center and the services available there.

For more information and to register for the event, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Come to the FREE Massey House Christmas Tea

   The 1696 Thomas Massey House invites the public to their Annual Christmas Tea 1-4 pm Sat. (Dec. 10).  Learn how the Colonial settlers celebrated Christmas. Each room of the house will be decorated to demonstrate the Christmas traditions of our ancestors.
   Admission is free and visitors can sample tastes and special treats that were part of each celebration.  A tour of this historic house and a trip to the gift shop can make the visit a holiday memory to treasure for years to come.
   The 1696 Thomas Massey House is at Lawrence and Springhouse Roads, Broomall.  For more information, go to http://www.thomasmasseyhouse.org/ or call  610-353-3644.

Monday, November 21, 2011

More FREE Holiday Events

Come See Santa Fly Into Ridley At VFW 928 Party
  VFW Post 928, MacDade Blvd. and Sutton Ave., Folsom, will hold a Children’s Christmas Party 1:30 pm Sun. (Dec. 12) for the children in the community.
  Santa will “fly” into the VFW field, weather permitting, at about 1:30. Snacks, treats, visits with Santa and a puppet show will be part of the festivities. All are welcome.
  For more information, call 610-461-1226 or e-mail vfwpost928@comcast.net.

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Woodlyn Baptist Church Hosts Free Christmas Events
  Woodlyn Baptist Church, MacDade Blvd., Woodlyn invites the public to free events to celebrate God's love in the birth of His Son.
  On Sun., Dec.  11, 6:30 pm, the church will present a Christmas dessert concert. The Woodlyn Baptist Church Choirs will present, "Agnus Dei" - Embrace the mystery of God's love for us in the sacrifice of His Son. The  concert of worship for Christmas will feature the songs of Michael W. Smith, followed by a holiday dessert buffet.
    On Sun., Dec. 18, at 6:30 pm, a Christmas Pageant will be held. Everyone is welcome to experience the miracle of that first Christmas through narrative and song.
   On Sat., Dec. 24, 7:30 pm, a  Christmas Eve service will be held featuring singing Christmas carols, listening to the Christmas story, enjoying special music, then closing the service with the candle-lighting tradition of singing "Silent Night" together.
 For more information, call the church at 610-833-5577 or email woodlyn@rcn.com.

FREE Walk-in Flu Clinic December 1

 Free walk-in flu clinic Dec. 1 in Drexel Hill
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH), in cooperation with the Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health, will conduct a free walk-in flu shot clinic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, 323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill. The clinic is open to all residents age 6 months and older.
The clinics are free, but people are asked to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank.
People will be asked to complete a brief screening to determine if they are allergic to eggs, or have ever had a reaction to a flu shot.
A listing of Flu Shot Clinics, at drugstores, hospitals, libraries and community centers, is posted and continually updated on the Delaware County website at www.co.delaware.pa.us. For additional information, people can call the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination at (610) 891-5311.

Friday, November 18, 2011

FREE Area Holiday Events

 The 3rd Annual Christmas Rocks “Rapping Party,” sponsored by The Foundry Church, will feature nationally known Christian Rapper Heath McNease, 4th Man Furnace, and the drama group Will Act for Food Intl.
  The free concert will be held, 7p.m., Monday, Dec. 5 at the Widener University Alumni Auditorium.Admission is free but the public is asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Toys For Tots. The collection will benefit local children.
  Widener University Alumni Auditorium is at Walnut and 14th Streets, Chester.  For more information, visit http://www.thefoundrychurch.org/

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 To celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, Neumann University will present a Live Nativity 6:30p.m., Sunday (Dec. 4), which is open to the public free of charge, in front of Bachmann Main Building on the Aston campus, off Concord Road.
  The highlight of the observance will be the re-enactment of the Franciscan tradition of the crib, first celebrated in Greccio, Italy. Neumann students will perform the Live Nativity and the scripture narration. Children can also pet the nativity animals at 5:45p.m. prior to the start of the festival.
    Before the Live Nativity, a liturgy will be held in Sacred Heart Chapel on the first floor of Bachmann Main Building at 5p.m. After the celebration, children of all ages can meet Santa Claus and enjoy refreshments in the Great Hall of the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center.
  The Live Nativity was first staged in 1223 when a group of monks, organized by St. Francis of Assisi, led a singing throng of local residents to Greccio, a simple monastery in the heart of Italy. The villagers witnessed a primitive crib, surrounded by farm animals and peasants who re-enacted the birth of Christ. This ritual has been celebrated ever since, in Greccio and around the world.
  For more information, call the Office of Mission and Ministry at 610-558-5511.
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 Santa will arrive for a special evening visit 6:30p.m., Friday (Dec. 2) at the Aston Library. He will oversee the Christmas Tree Lighting and games for children.
  In addition, Mr. Malcolm will share the holiday classic, “The Polar Express,” and his own “Abraham Mouse and the Magic Dreidel.”  His all-ages program will begin at 7:15p.m.
  For more information, or to register for the event, go to http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents. The Library is at 3270 Concord Road, Aston.

FREE Black Friday Breakfast

Black Friday Breakfast At Discover Chiropractic
  Discover Chiropractic, 3215 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven (across from CVS) will host its 9th annual Black Friday Breakfast 10 to noon, Nov. 25. The event is free to the public; bring in an unopened food product and that will be donated to local needy families.
  They will also giv3 out free care and massages. So after a long morning of shopping or before heading out, area residents can stop by to refuel and help out a worthy cause at the same time.
  Each year Discover Chiropractic holds a food drive through the holidays to give back to families in the community. Those unable to attend the event can still stop by the office at any point to donate unopened food.
  Discover Chiropractic is dedicated in providing service at an affordable price to everyone regardless of insurance. For more information or to receive a free first visit, go to the website at http://www.discoverdrjason.com/ or call at 610-876-6180.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Band Available To Book For Holiday Events

RSVP Legends Band Booking for December
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), has a fabulous entertainment option available for your next special event and is booking gigs for December Holiday parties.  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 typically book gigs Monday – Friday, during the daytime hours.  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.  Performances are FREE, but donations for the band's performance are greatly appreciated.  You can also request the band online at http://www.rsvpdelco.org/
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FREE Holiday Crafts For Kids

  The Ridley Park Library invites children in grades one to three and their parents/guardians to stop in the library this December to read the picture book "Gingerbread Baby," by Jan Brett, together and then make a gingerbread house craft.
 The library is running the make-and-take craft program on Saturday, December 3, 10, and 17. Parents and children are encouraged to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on those days.
  "We think this is a great program for young children and their parents to participate in together," said library director Mary Alice Walsh. "'Gingerbread Baby' is a fun story and the accompanying craft is perfect for the holiday season."
 This program is FREE and sponsored by the Friends of the Ridley Park Library. For more information, call Walsh at (610) 583-7207.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

FREE Boxing Display

Delco Boxing Chronicles On Display
  “The Delaware County Boxing Chronicles” has been donated and is on display at the Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum in Chadds Ford.
  Compiled by boxing historian Chuck Hasson, the “Chronicles” is a two-volume set of newspaper clippings and pictures which cover the history of boxing in Delaware County from 1880 to 1999. The one-of-a-kind work is on display and available at the museum for anyone to view or use for research.
  Hasson, who is one of the top boxing historians in the country, has also written two books about boxing. Locally, he published the book, The Delaware County Boxing Record and Capsule History, which was a popular edition to the history of boxing in the county. And in 2002, he co-wrote Philadelphia’s Boxing Heritage (1876-1976) which sold well nationally.
  Hasson is also assistant editor of PhillyBoxingHistory.com, a website dedicated to Philadelphia area boxing, and is a voting member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY.
  The museum is at one Beaver Hill Road, Chadds Ford, and is open 10 to 2, Tuesday through Friday. It is available for group tours on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Admission is free. For more information, contact Jim Vankoski at 610-909-4919.

FREE Homework Help For Kids

Free homework help online is available via Delco Library. Live homework help tutoring services are available for students in grades K-12, college level, and adult learners with expert tutors in math, science, social studies and English.
  For more details, visit www.delcolibraries.org/LHHintro.htm.

FREE Concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Delaware County Community College Performing Arts
Concert Series Presents RACHEL & JASON CALLOWAY

(Media, PA) The Delaware County Community College Performing Arts Concert Series presents Rachael and Jason Calloway, Mezzo Soprano & Cello Duet on Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Marple Campus,
901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA
in the Academic Building’s large auditorium. Take advantage of this super offer - tickets are free!
Mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway has performed to acclaim throughout North America, both in opera and on the concert stage. She appeared at Glimmerglass Opera as a member of the prestigious Young American Artists Program and has also sung with Tulsa Opera, Central City Opera, and Gotham Chamber Opera. Her operatic roles include Madame de Croissy in Les Dialogues des Carmélites, Nancy in Albert Herring, Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti, Angelina in La Cenerentola, Luisa in Luisa Fernanda, and Dido in Dido and Aeneas. Equally at home in musical theater, Calloway has performed such roles as Bloody Mary in South Pacific, Dorothy Brock in
42nd Street
, and Golde in Fiddler on the Roof.

Cellist Jason Calloway has performed to acclaim throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East as soloist and chamber musician. He has appeared at festivals including Lucerne, Spoleto USA, Darmstadt, Klangspuren (Austria), Acanthes (France), Perpignan, Valencia, Citta' della Pieve (Italy), Jerash (Jordan), Casals (Puerto Rico), Sarasota, Blossom, Music Academy of the West, the New York String Seminar, and Encore. Mr. Calloway has appeared around the world as cellist of the Naumburg award-winning Biava Quartet, formerly in residence at the Juilliard School, in addition to collaborations in chamber music with members of the Curtis, Juilliard, Miami, Tokyo, and Vermeer quartets and with principal players of most of the world's leading orchestras.

For more information or to reserve your free tickets, contact Artistic Director Richard Belcastro at 610-359-5396 or email rbelcast@dccc.edu or visit dccc.edu/thearts.

FREE WWII Talk, FREE Thanksgiving Dinner, FREE Santa Breakfast and Photos, and FREE GED Classes At DCCC

WWII Author To Give Talk

   Author William J. Fili, a World War II Veteran of 34 combat missions in a B-24 Liberator Bomber, will give a free presentation, open to the public, on his book Passage to Valhalla II 1:15 pm Wed. (Dec. 7) at Schoolhouse Center in Folsom.  Fili will also be available to sign his book, and books will be available for purchase for $10. No fee.
  To register or for more information, call (610) 237-8100.

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Upland Church Hosts Free Thanksgiving Dinner
  Resurrection Life Church, Eighth and Church Streets, Upland, will host its 8th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner 4 to 6p.m., Saturday (Nov. 19). A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is planned with turkey, stuffing, pie and all the trimmings. sauce and pie.
  Guests from local communities may enjoy their dinner in the dining hall or have it boxed to take home. Transportation and/or delivery are not available. The free community outreach service is sponsored by the members of Resurrection Life Church.
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Free Breakfast With Santa At Gateway
  Gateway Community Church will host “Breakfast with Santa” 9 to 11:30a.m., Saturday (Dec. 10) at the church, 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Middletown Twp.
  The event features a FREE Pancake Breakfast, Free Pictures with Santa (with optional professional packages available at cost), FREE crafts, holiday music and photo opportunities with festive props.
  All are welcome; no reservation needed. Email outreach@visitgateway.org; phone 484-444-0225; or go on line at http://www.visitgateway.org/ for more information.
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Free GED Classes Offered At DCCC
   In these difficult economic times, and amidst drastic cuts in funding, Delaware County Community College continues to offer free General Educational Development (GED) classes to residents in Delaware County. This program, funded by a federal grant issued by the PA Department of Education and the Bureau of Adult Basic Literacy Education, enables residents to a brighter future by completing their education.   
   Fall 2011 classes will be held in Chester, Media, Sharon Hill and Upper Darby. In addition, Basic Math classes are available at the Media and Sharon Hill locations for students needing additional help to prepare for employment or to review basic skills.
   The program will introduce a new class to improve English language skills, including reading and writing.  These classes will be held at the Sharon Hill and Upper Darby locations.
  The program is open to residents 18 years and older who have not gone through the traditional primary and secondary education process.  The GED classes, taught in a classroom setting, cover Social Studies, Science, Literature, Writing and Math. Students will also have access to a Career Counselor for guidance and recommendations throughout the program.
  Schedules and registration forms may be obtained at any Delaware County Community College location or online at www.dccc.edu/delcoged. Classes fill quickly, and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

Friday, November 11, 2011

FREE Santa Breakfast At Neumann

Bring A Toy And Enjoy Breakfast With Santa

 Santa Claus will making an early appearance for breakfast at Neumann University 8:30a.m. to noon, Saturday (Dec. 3) in Community Hall in the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development on Concord Road in Aston.
  Breakfast for the family, pictures with Santa, crafts for children, and raffle prizes will all be part of the fun. In lieu of an admission fee, attendees should bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to a child in need.
  RSVP by Friday (Nov. 18) to SGB@neumann.edu with name, number of children and number of adults who will be in attendance. Gifts will be donated to the Sacred Heart Parish/Heart of Camden in Camden, NJ, and the Catholic Social Services in Chester.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

FREE Child Car Seat Inspection

  Members of the Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks who are certified child passenger safety technicians will be at the Rocky Run YMCA, 1299 W. Baltimore Pike, Middletown Twp., 3-6 pm Mon. (Nov. 21) to inspect child safety seats and show parents or caregivers how to correctly install seats and use them.
  No appointments are necessary and everyone is welcome to the FREE event.

FREE Energy Information Meeting

Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will hold a meeting 7 pm Wed. (Nov. 16) in  St. Francis Hall at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Rd. for Delaware County residents who want more information about selecting electric energy suppliers. The speaker will be Joseph Solomon, a councilman who is also president of Provident Energy Consulting. The meeting room is on the ground floor and should be entered through lower side entrance.
    This information session is free and open to the public.

Tomorrow's Parade Is FREE FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

V.P. Joe Biden To Join Delco Veterans’ Day Parade In Media
  Vice President Joe Biden will join in Delaware County’s Veterans’ Day parade set for 11:11a.m., Friday, Nov. 11 in Media. He will be among many dignitaries and veterans to participate.
   Veterans Day in Delco this year will include two major events: a concert featuring the John Philip Sousa Band at the Media Theater, at 5 and 7:30p.m., Thursday (Nov.10), and the 51st Annual Veterans Day Parade 11:11a.m., Friday (Nov. 11).
    “Each year, we honor veterans who have bravely sacrificed their lives for our country’s freedom, and this year, we’re excited to have Vice President Joe Biden join us,” said Media Mayor Bob McMahon.
   “We’re also pleased to bring the Sousa Band to Media the night before the parade, to further build a sense of patriotism and pride in those who have served,” said McMahon who is also Parade Organizer and a veteran. “The addition of the concert gives everyone a chance to participate who might not be able to do so otherwise on Veterans Day.”
  The concert, which will represent the “Spirit of America” through the stirring strains of Sousa marches, show tunes and patriotic music, is a fundraiser for the US Veterans Legacy Project, Pennsylvania Veterans Museum and National Veterans Education Project.
  The two-day celebration this year is “in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, and the anniversaries of all major US wars, including the Civil War, World I and II, the Korean and Viet Nam Wars,” said McMahon.
  The parade and ceremony, “Honoring all American Veterans” -- this year’s theme -- will kick off at 11:11a.m. All veterans and those in uniform are encouraged to attend with family and friends to salute those who have proudly served. The parade follows the traditional route west on State Street from Edgmont to Orange Street, north to Front Street and concludes before the reviewing stand at Delaware County Courthouse where the ceremony will be held.
  The ceremony will feature the Flag Exchange in which veterans pass American and POW flags to younger people, signifying the sharing of their legacy of service. Winners of a countywide contest on this year’s theme will present their essays.
  The Veterans Day events are coordinated by the U. S. Veterans Legacy Project, the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, The National Veterans Education Project and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.  The Museum, 12 E. State St., will be open for visitors throughout the day. Admission is free.
  Tickets for the Sousa Band concert, $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $10 per person for groups of ten or more, are available at the box office or by calling 610-891-0100.

FREE Speaker At Swarthmore College

Renowned political scientist and author Robert Putnam will speak at Swarthmore College, 4:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 in the Lang Performing Arts Center’s Pearson-Hall Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.
Putnam has written a dozen books, translated into 17 languages, including the best-selling "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community," and more recently Better Together: Restoring the American Community, a study of promising new forms of social connectedness. His previous book, Making Democracy Work, was praised by the Economist as "a great work of social science, worthy to rank alongside de Tocqueville, Pareto and Weber." 
Putnam graduated from Swarthmore in 1963 with highest honors..

FREE Rock Expo At Oaks

A local Thanksgiving weekend tradition hits its 25th anniversary this year, an annual opportunity for rock and pop culture fans to celebrate and “gobble up” collectibles at  the NOT JUST ROCK EXPO.
 It’s the largest CD, record, video, music memorabilia and pop culture collectibles store in the world – filling over 20,000 square feet with hundreds of vendors from around the world. The EXPO will be open noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26  and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.notjustrockexpo.com.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Glenolden Church Holds FREE Thanksgiving Dinner And Fellowship For All Those In Need

  The First Presbyterian Church of Glenolden will host its 18th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 12 Noon Nov. 24 in Fellowship Hall, 2 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden.  The meal will consist of turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, salad, coffee, tea and dessert. 
   Donations of turkeys and pies are now being accepted.  To volunteer or make a donation call Bob or Norma Wright Teta at 610-461-1890.  Transportation and meal deliveries are available upon request.  Reservations are encouraged but not required. Call the church office at 610-583-1342.
    Each year the numbers served continue to grow with the Lord's Blessings. This meal is provided by persons both young and old who have volunteered their time and commitment to serve others.  The free meal is made possible through donations from the congregation and the community at large.

Monday, November 7, 2011

ARC Of Delco Presents Motivational Speaker

  Sara Wolff, a motivational speaker who advocates for people with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, will be the keynote speaker at the Arc of Delaware County’s Ability Night 6:30 to 8:30p.m., Wednesday (Nov. 16) at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Ave., Morton. The event is open to the public.
  Wolff has Down Syndrome herself, but has not let that stop her from working as a law clerk and from winning multiple awards for her advocacy work and speaking engagements across the county. She has been featured in Glamour, Allure and Vogue magazines. She serves on the National Down Syndrome Society Board and has met President Bill Clinton, Barbara Walters and Meredith Viera through her work.
  “I love what I do,” said Wolff. “I love letting people know how much they can do when they work hard.”
  The Arc invites everyone to attend this FREE event. Refreshments will be provided. To pre-register, call 610-544-6600.

Friday, November 4, 2011

FREE Ident-A-Child Kids Offered By Delco Bar Assoc.

 Area residents are invited to the Delco Bar Association for Ident-A-Child Day, 10 to 2, Saturday (Nov. 12) to receive a free child identification kit. FBI agents will be available to talk to parents who have questions.
  The FBI suggests that parents have information that helps identify children who may be lost or taken that they can give to law enforcement immediately.
  A child disappears in a crowd at the fair. A toddler wanders out an open door. A teen doesn’t return from the mall. Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S. are reported “missing.”
   The free kits include the following:
  —All that is needed to take inkless fingerprints.
  —Cards for detailing a child’s physical descriptions, including a body map for pointing out scars, birthmarks, and other identifying features.
  —A place to keep current photos.
  -An easy-to-use swab to take and store a small DNA sample.
  Light refreshments and door prizes will be offered. 
  The Delaware County Bar Association is a 335 W. Front Street, Media. Call 610-566-6625 for more information

Art Exhibit and Reception In Havertown

Award winning photographer Dennis Coyle
is having a showing and sale at Tyme Gallery on Eagle Road in Havertown Saturday & Sunday November 5th & 6th
Meet & Greet the photographer from 1:00 to 4:00 both days
Refreshments & wine served. The event is FREE.


Thursday, November 3, 2011

FREE Boxing Exhibit Available to Visit

Delaware County Boxing Chronicles

  The Delaware County Boxing Chronicles have been donated and are on display at the Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum. Compiled by boxing historian Chuck Hasson, the Chronicles are a two-volume set of newspaper clippings and pictures which cover the history of boxing in Delaware County from 1880 to 1999. This one of a kind piece of work is presently on display and available at the museum for anyone to view or who might be interested in researching a family member or friend who boxed in our county.
 Hasson, who is one of the top boxing historians in the country, has also written two other books on the sport of boxing. Locally, he published a book entitled, "The Delaware County Boxing Record and Capsule History", which was a popular edition to the history of boxing in our county. Then in 2002, he co-wrote "Philadelphia's Boxing Heritage (1876-1976)" which sold quite well nationally.
 He is also the assistant editor of PhillyBoxingHistory.com, a website dedicated to Philadelphia boxing, and a voting member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.
  Hasson carries the baton as the definitive expert on Philadelphia's boxing legacy based on his countless nights at local fights, evenings at the Philly gyms and endless hours in the library.
  Those interested in visiting the museum, one Beaver Hill Road in Chadds Ford, can go Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2pm On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, it is available for group tours only. Admission is FREE.
   For more information, contact Jim Vankoski at 610-909-4919.

FREE Tour of Scott Arboretum

Join Josh Coceano for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum, 10-11:30a.m., Saturday (Nov. 12). Learn about winter interest at the Arboretum and view the winter container collection. 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, call 610-328-8025.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

FREE Business Networking Event

The Catholic Business Professionals of Greater Philadelphia is hosting a free networking event Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 5:30-8:30pm at Sligo Irish Pub, 113 West State St., Media, PA. 
 
Diana Von Glahn, host of "The Faithful Traveler" TV show on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), is the evening's featured speaker. Informal networking will precede and follow a brief keynote address, along with complimentary food and beverage made possible by Brinker Simpson & Co., LLC, Cicada Architecture/Planning, and Hammond Restoration and Contracting.
 
Invitations have been sent to the organization's membership of nearly one thousand, and are extended to the community at large. Advanced registration is required at www.CatholicPros.com, or by contacting Nick Gibboni at 215.915.0223 or Nick@CatholicPros.com.
 
The Catholic Business Professionals of Greater PhiladelphiaTM is a networking organization with the goal of fostering relationships among Catholic professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. Members strive to keep Jesus Christ and their Catholic faith at the core of their professional and personal development.  Organized in September of 2009 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our hope is to bring together and foster relationships between Catholic professionals who live and work in the Philadelphia metro area via face-to-face and online networking.

FREE Card Making For Troops At All AC Moore Stores Nov. 12

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CARD
SUPPORT TROOPS, MAKE PERSONALIZED CARDS FOR FREE
All 134  A.C. Moore Stores to Offer Free Card Supplies for
November 12 Event and Send Holiday Cards to Troops

Berlin, NJ (November, 2011)—With a goal of local communities banding together to make more than 25,000 hand-made cards on November 12th, residents up and down the East Coast are invited to show their support for U.S. Troops by visiting any A.C. Moore store on Saturday, November 12th from 1PM to 3PM—it’s free and starts with a little creativity.
All 134 A.C. Moore stores (www.acmoore.com) will host a free card making event in conjunction with EKSuccess Brands and Operation Christmas Cards. A.C. Moore stores, along with support from numerous vendors, will provide all materials necessary, including inspiration, to show support and appreciation of our military personnel serving overseas in Afghanistan, Japan, Iraq, Egypt and Germany.
“A.C. Moore continues to support local communities with our “Crafting a Better World” program, free events and free field trips.  This free card-making event takes our grassroots efforts to the next level and we are thrilled to support our troops and the important work they are doing overseas,” says David Abelman, A.C. Moore’s Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer.“Here at EKSuccess Brands, we want to honor the dedication and sacrifice that these armed service members make for our country,” says Kevin Fick, President of EKSuccess Brands. “Because of our position in the crafting and card-making industry, Operation Christmas Cards was a natural fit to do so.” The Operation Christmas Cards organization sends cards to bases in Afghanistan, Japan, Iraq, Egypt and Germany.

FREE Seminar Available To Help You Buy A Home


Home Buyer Seminar   November 15, 2011 7 to 9 PM
Presented by RE/MAX Hometown Realtors, Media, PA Find out how you can own your own home!
Come to our Buyer Information Seminar to learn how you can prepare yourself to purchase a home in 2012, while prices and interest rates are still low.
There will be guest speakers to talk about mortgage financing, credit standings, first time buyer programs, title insurance, home inspections and the importance of being properly represented by a REALTOR.
There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways.                                      
Call or email your reservation today   610-566-1340 or homebuyer20@gmail.com

FREE Big Screen Showing Of Bazaar Documentary; Advanced Registration Required

Press Club Presents Bazaar Of All Nations Documentary On The Big Screen
  The Press Club Serving The Philadelphia Suburbs will present a big screen showing of the Bazaar Of All Nations  Documentary Film, which will include  a Meet-and-Greet with its film makers, Thursday (Nov. 17) at Maris Grove Retirement Community’s Theatre, 200 Maris Grove Way off Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills.
   The event is free  to all Press Club members  and their guests, but advance reservations are required. Registered guests’ names will be at Security for admission.
  The evening will begin at  6:30pm, with open networking  and a Q and A session with the film makers, Patrick Manley (Producer), Melissa Whitely (Director), and Brendan O'Riordan (Producer).
   The movie will begin 8pm, with an approximate  running time of 100 minutes.
   Copies of the movie will be available to buy.
  For more information and reservations, visit thepressclubpa.org.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

FREE Tickets To Nutcracker Available

International Ballet Classique of Media has donated a total 40 free tickets to one of their four full-length performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at Neumann University in Aston for either the Friday Dec. 16 or the Saturday Dec. 17 performances.

Josephine Singer, Executive Director of the ballet company said, “The Nutcracker Ballet is the crown jewel of entertainment in celebrating our national holiday and it was created for children of all ages.  We are celebrating our eighth anniversary as Delaware County’s only classical ballet company and this special program will share the joy. It allows us to not only say ‘thank you’ but also provide an opportunity for many more families to experience the delight of this holiday favorite.”

Entry forms and raffle boxes for the random drawing are now in place at the following participating businesses on State Street in Media; Kenny’s Flower Shoppe, The Village Art Shop, Salon Bella Gente & Spa, Local Home and Gifts, Tea and Cakes, Earth and State, Golden Impulse,  the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at 100 East State in Media. Entry forms are also available at the Springfield Library, the Ridley Township Library and the Aston Library.

An additional winner will receive one gift certificate for a delightful “Afternoon Tea” for two at the ever popular and intimate tea room of Tea and Cakes, 112 S. Jackson Street in Media.

International Ballet Classique is at 300 South Pennell, Suite 320 in Media.  For more information call 610-459-9221. The drawing date is Monday December 5.

FREE Speaker Available To Clubs

Free Speaker Available To Local Clubs, Organizations
  Groups and organizations in Delaware County who may need a guest speaker can contact Tom Garrity of Havertown who is available to rekindle audience’s knowledge of pro or college sports.
  The speaker will challenge the audience to come up with any name and he will provide information on players, coaches and broadcasters. He recalls over 10,000 sports figures. His unique speaking engagement will provide  sports fans with a great walk down memory lane. He’s available evenings and weekends free of charge.
  To book the free speaker, call 610-853-2124.

FREE 'Local Food' Night

  Penn State Extension will offer a FREE "Local Food Opportunities and Challenges Event" 7:30-9:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Redwood community Playhouse. The evening will include where to purchase locally grown food, fact sheets on home food preservation, info on healthy diets, programs for disadvantaged residents and much more. The Playhouse is located inside Upland Park, 280 6th St., Brookhaven. For more info or directions, call 610-874-4598 or Penn State Extension Office at 610-690-2655.. All are welcome

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