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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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EDDIE MONEY TO PLAY FREE CONCERT
AT XFINITY LIVE! PHILADELPHIA ON JULY 3
  Classic rock legend, Eddie Money will perform live on stage in a free outdoor concert at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 3 at 9 p.m. as the headliner of 102.9 MGK’s Philly FREEdom concert.
  Money burst onto the rock scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977.  Fans immediately fell in love with Money’s sound, and the album, which went double platinum.  It featured the hit songs “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.”  Money also has enjoyed success with songs like “Think I’m in Love,” “Shakin,” “Take Me Home Tonight” and “I Wanna Go Back.”
  The doors of XFINITY Live! will open to the public at 11a.m.   The WMGK House Band All That Matters will play at 7:30 p.m. Money will take the stage at 9 p.m.  Additional classic rock cover bands may be added to the bill.
  Admission to the concert is FREE and open to the public ages 21 and older. This will be a non-ticketed event, and parking will also be free.
  The Money concert is one of many in a series of year-round, regular entertainment featuring local, regional and national recording acts at XFINITY Live! Philadelphia.
  XFINITY Live! Philadelphia (xfinitylive.com) is a dining and entertainment district centered in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. XFINITY Live! Philadelphia features over a dozen restaurant and entertainment choices, including six main venues: Broad Street Bullies Pub, PBR Bar & Grill (Professional Bull Riders), Philly Market Place, Spectrum Grill, Victory Beer Hall and the first-ever NBC Sports Arena. XFINITY Live! Philadelphia is a joint partnership between Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor and Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies.
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Penn Vet Hosts Free Lecture, “Canine Epilepsy”
Dr. Charles Vite slated to speak at Thursday, June 28 event
  On Thursday, June 28 the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will host a free, open-to-the-public lecture called “Canine Epilepsy” at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. Beginning at 7:00 PM, Dr. Charles Vite, assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery, will talk about his work in understanding epilepsy in dogs and his collaborations with human-medicine counterparts.
Who: Penn Vet, dog owners, interested members of the public.
What: Free lecture titled “Canine Epilepsy,” featuring Dr. Charles Vite of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital.
Where: New Bolton Center, located at 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
When: Lecture beginning at 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 28, 2012 and ending at 8:30 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 Penn Vet
Penn Vet is one of the world’s premier veterinary schools and is the only school in Pennsylvania graduating veterinarians. Founded in 1884, the school was built on the concept of Many Species, One MedicineTM. The birthplace of veterinary specialties, the school serves a distinctly diverse array of animal patients at its two campuses, from companion animals to horses to farm animals.
  In Philadelphia, on Penn’s campus, are the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Ryan Hospital) for companion animals; classrooms; research laboratories; and the School’s administrative offices. The large-animal facility, New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, PA, includes the George D. Widener Veterinary Hospital for large animals; diagnostic laboratories serving the agriculture industry; and research facilities to determine new treatment and diagnostic measures for large-animal diseases.
 
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FREE Admission to American Jewish History Museum
  The National Museum of American Jewish History, located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, at 5th and Market Streets, alongside Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and other landmarks at the site of America’s birth, tells the story of American Jews from their arrival in North America more than 350 years ago to the present – exhibiting and interpreting the American Jewish experience in a 100,000-square-food, five-story building on Independence Mall. It is the only Museum in the nation dedicated solely to telling the story of Jews in America. The Museum interprets how Jews shape and are shaped by America, explores the blessings and challenges of freedom, and provided opportunities for visitors to contribute their own stories.
The Museum will be open and FREE on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on Monday.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July and the Arrival of Summer At Springfield Mall’s Giggle Gang Club

  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 world around us, at the Springfield Mall on the first and third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
  On Thursday, July 5, Giggle Gang presents "Happy Fourth of July" at 10:30am.  Families are invited to party in the USA! by bringing their red, white and blue  for a fun, patriotic birthday party.
   On Thursday, July 19, Giggle Gang will  present "Summer Sands" at 10:30 am . Summer seems incomplete without the beach so Giggle Gang will  bring the beach to you with sand art. Join the Gang for a story about the beach and then to make summertime art with colored sand.
  To sign up for free membership to the Giggle Gang and access to exclusive benefits when shopping at Springfield Mall, visit Customer Service or call 610-320-1200 ext. 3 for more information.
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FREE Blood Pressure and Cholesterol  Screenings

Riddle Hospital nurses  will be on hand for screenings to take blood pressures and give out vouchers for free cholesterol testing and stroke risk assessments on Monday, July 2, at Walmart in Boothwyn, 10 a.m. - noon.
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Free Summer Movie Night In Ridley Township 
  Ridley Township will hold a family movie night Thursday (August 16) at 8:30 pm on the front lawn of the Ridley Township Municipal Building.
The movie will be the animated “Megamind” featuring the voices of Will Ferrell and Tina Fey.
   The family event is free of charge and sponsored by the Ridley Township commissioners. Local residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks (no alcohol). No refreshments will be sold.
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SCS Holds Eighth Annual Art Show

  Explore the many facets of senior talent and imagination. Senior Community Services' (SCS) Eighth Annual Art Show, Artistic Endeavors, will be held 9 am to 5 pm,  Thursday, July 12, through Tuesday, July 31 at the Delaware County Community College Marple Campus, Art Gallery Rt. 252 at Media Line Rd.
 SCS invites the public to view the  works of its older and diverse artists at this FREE event. An array of  acrylic and watercolor paintings, pottery, woodcarvings, pencil drawings and more will be on display.
  SCS, based in Folsom, is a non-profit agency that operates four nationally accredited senior centers in southeastern Delaware County and provides in-home support services for homebound elderly.
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FREE Concert at Collingdale Library  Come and hear Peter Moses in Concert at the Collingdale Public Library. Peter Moses’ concert will kick off the Summer Reading Program at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27.  The Kids Songs for Sweet Dreams concert will feature sing-along songs, lots of music, hands-on instrumentation and lots of fun on the topic of dreaming and making dreams come true. 
Wednesdays will continue to be library day this summer at the Collingdale Public Library. There will be two story hours for children on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. At noon, there will be a children’s nutrition program to help young children make the proper choices in the food they eat. At 6 p.m., there will be a children’s movie time at the library featuring fun movies for children.
Additionally, on Thursdays at 4 p.m., the library will feature an art program for children from eight to 14 years of age. Registration is required for this program. Call the circulation desk at 610-583-2214. The Collingdale Library is located at 823 MacDade Blvd. in Collingdale.   
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FREE Art Exhibit In Marple Twp.

  The Friends of the Marple Public Library are pleased to announce that Anna Marie Convery and Barbara Walker, two recognized artists, will display their paintings this month of June at the Marple Library. This exhibit is free and open to the public and will continue on display during normal library hours until June 28. The exhibit will begin with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday June 9 hosted by the Friends. We recognize and express our appreciation to Ms. Patricia Petralia, Chairwoman of our Friends Arts Committee and her many assistants for organizing these monthly exhibits.
Should you have any questions about this upcoming exhibit please do not hesitate to contact us. Call 610-356-1510.
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Lots of FREE Fourth Of July Fun To Celebrate Independence Day!


Highland Park The Highland Park Fire Company in Upper Darby will host its annual Independence Day parade on Wednesday, July 4.  The parade will begin promptly at 9 a.m. at the Firehouse, head south on Cedar Lane to Merion Ave., and proceed east to S. Carol Blvd. They will then march north on S. Carol across West Chester Pike onto North Carol Blvd., and west on Lathrop to St. Laurence Road. The route will then return to the Fire House by way of St. Laurence Road, West Chester Pike and Park Ave. where there will be a number of family fun day activities. The family fun day activities following the parade this year will not be at the Observatory Playground.
The parade will feature the Greater Overbrook String Band, Upper Darby Police and Fire Apparatus, the Marine Corps League Detachment Color Guard, a collection of antique cars, numerous pieces of fire apparatus from the neighboring five companies, and most important, the children’s part. Everyone is invited to parade with your decorated push, pull or pedal vehicle, or just bring an American Flag and walk with us as we celebrate our nation’s 236th birthday along our Fire Company’s 101st birthday. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Decorated” bicycles, tricycles, carriages, etc. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the firehouse.
There will be free pretzels and drinks for everyone. The “Best Decorated” winners will be posted and prizes awarded. Additional activities include a water balloon toss, face painting, hockey shoot-out, moon bounce, water slide, etc. It should be a fun-filled day for all. Bring your bathing suits to cool off in the water stream from one of our fire trucks!
Grand Marshal this year is local community resident Chuck Krautheim, a Vietnam combat veteran. Krautheim is a small business owner in the Drexel Hill area and has been active in supporting local Scout organizations. He has assisted young Scouts earning Merit Badges by training them in the proper and safe use of tools after hours at his hardware store. Krautheim is a member, and former Commandant, of the Upper Darby Marine Corps League. The League provides new flags each year for our local veterans’ graves and marches as the Color Guard for local parades. The League also raise funds for the Wounded Worriers’ Program, the Young Marines and the Upper Darby High School Physical Fitness Teams. Krautheim was named grand marshal due to his service and commitment to the community and country.
The parade this year is dedicated to all the men and women in the Armed Forces who continue to keep Americans safe at home. The parade will be extended to a morning of community activities. Residents are asked not to park along the parade route from 8 a.m. until after the parade.
The parade is funded by the generous donations received each year from local residents and merchants. If you would like to volunteer your time and/or financial support, please contact the Parade Committee Chairperson, Vince Sylvestri Jr. at 610-789-9570.
The Highland Park Fire Company would like to thank all of the community residents who volunteered to help make last year’s celebration a success. We would also like to express our appreciation to the following merchants for their generous support (in alphabetical order): Circle- V Amusements, McDonalds (State Road and Lansdowne Ave.) and Wawa (Pennock Ave. and West Chester Pike), (Lansdowne and Manor avenues) and (State Road and Park Ave.).

GlenoldenGlenolden Borough will celebrate their “summer kickoff” with fireworks at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 at the South Avenue Sports Complex (entrance at the end of Hillcrest Ave.) Donations are greatly appreciated.
 The festivities begin with a DJ and organized games for the family. Glow items, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels, funnel cake and drinks will be available for purchase. There will be chances sold for one adult and one child’s size jersey for Chase Utley and Hunter Pence with the drawing at the end of the events on July 4. At dusk, Celebration Fireworks will present an aerial display synchronized to 10,000 watts of music, and several ground displays will highlight a patriotic show best enjoyed from the park.
The rain date is Sunday, July 1.

Drexel Hill Please join your neighbors and the Pilgrim Gardens Civic Association in celebrating the Fourth of July at Aronimink Elementary School.  Registration for the bike decorating contest begins at 9:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 10.  The event is free for members of the Association (forms will be available) or $3 for non-members.  Complimentary pretzels and water ice will be served and great prizes will be awarded for best decorated bikes!  The Aronimink Business Association is partnering with the Pilgrim Gardens Civic Association for this year's event.  There will be no raindate, so if weather is questionable, please visit their Facebook page. Any questions, please call 610-331-2879 or e-mail gina.flatley@verizon.net

MediaMedia Recreation Board invites you to join them for their annual Independence Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday July 4.  It is a day of food, fun, and entertainment. Enjoy a live performance by Silly Joe. There will be a water slide, crafts and games for the kids. For more information, please contact the recreation office at 610-566-5210 ext. 255.

Havertown
Westgate Hill
Enjoy a free family event and decorate your bike, stroller, wagon or scooter and parade and win prizes at the Westgate Park Playground, Oxford Hill Lane and Rose Tree Lane in Havertown.  Sponsored by the Westgate Hills Civic Association, the parade starts at 10:30 a.m.  The moonbounce, games and races start at 11 a.m.
Llanerch The Llanerch Civic Association will sponsor a parade starting 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at the Llanerch Fire House, 107 West Chester Pike in Havertown.  Watch as wagons and strollers head through the neighborhood, ending up at Llanerch Park with prizes and snacks
 OakmontThe Merwood Park Civic Association will sponsor a parade starting at 10 a.m. on July 4 behind the Oakmont School. The route travels down Hathaway Lane, turns onto Merwood Lane, then Cherry Lane ending on Wynnefield Drive at Merwood Park.  Starting at 10:45 a.m. take part in field games, foot races, water balloon toss, egg toss and duck race.  At noon, lunch will be served. After lunch, there will be a pie eating contest, pony rides, water ice, awards for games and floats and a visit from a fire truck.
 South ArdmoreThe South Ardmore Betterment Alliance will sponsor a parade of bikes, strollers and wagons leaving from Chestnutwold Elementary School, 630 Lorraine Street in Havertown at 10 a.m. on July 4.
The parade winds thorough the neighborhood up Morris Road and end at Elwell Field, Morris Road and Ardmore,  where kids can compete in the "best-decorated" contest,
and participate in field events and other activities. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new playground structure that was built June 9-10.

NorwoodThe Citizen’s 4th of July Assoc., Inc. from Norwood are celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year. The committee is planning three days of special events to celebrate our Nation’s Independence and our 100th.
 On Monday, July 2, from 7p.m. till 9p.m., the 78th Army Band will perform in the Kugler Park (Winona & Mohawk Aves., park behind the Norwood Arch). Light refreshments will be on sale.
 On Tuesday, July 3, the fabulous and famous Sensational Soul Cruisers will hold a concert from approximately 7p.m. till 9p.m. in the Norwood Lower Park (Winona Ave & Amosland Rd, Norwood A.C. Baseball Fields). At the completion of the Sensational Soul Cruisers concert, the annual fireworks display will take place at dark. This year’s fireworks will be set off to music. Refreshments and glow necklaces will be on sale. Before the events on July 3 begin, our committee will have a bucket brigade, please be generous.
 On Wednesday, July 4, our parade and park activities begin. We are also planning some special things on the 4th. There will be a magician, a balloon creator and bigger and better moon bounces etc. All for your enjoyment.
 So grab your chair, blanket, etc. and come join Norwood’s Big Anniversary Bash, it will be a grand celebration.

Ridley ParkRidley Park will hold FREE fireworks at the Lake beginning at dusk on Sat. July 7. All are welcome.

Tinicum TownshipTinicum Township will hold its fireworks June 30 at Manor Field. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated. The fireworks begin at dusk. Hotdogs, pretzels and drinks will be available to purchase.
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Free VBS At Media Church

  Faith Church, 110 State Road, Media will hold a free Vacation Bible School 9a.m. to noon, July 23 through 27.
  Bible lessons, crafts, games and snacks will be included for children in Kindergarten through fifth grades.
  To register or for more information, go to http://www.faithchurchpa.org/ or call 610-566-8959.

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