RSS Feeds
A few freebies in 2013....A few freebies in 2014
FREE Magic Show at Holy Cross
A free magic show will be featured 7-8 pm Friday, Dec. 13, at Holy Cross School during its annual Christmas Bazaar. The School, on Springfield Rd. in Springfield, will hold the Bazaar 6-9 pm in the school’s parish hall. Games and other items will be available to purchase, but the “Magic by Guido” show is free. Everyone is welcome.
Polish Center presents free holiday event
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, Phila., invites all to a Polish Christmas, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a children’s magic show at noon. At 12:30 p.m., St. Nicholas will visit. Admission is free. For more information, call 215-922-1700.
Christmas services at Holmes Presbyterian
Holmes Presbyterian Church invites all members of the community to come celebrate the season Sun. (Dec. 22). A special Music Worship is at 11 am, with carols of the season, soloists, instruments, handbells, and choir. Immediately following worship all are welcome to the Social Hall for some light refreshments. The church is at the corner of Holmes Road and Academy Ave.
FREE concert rescheduled
The Marple Newtown Community Band's free concert, originally scheduled for Dec. 8, has been rescheduled for Fri., Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at STAGE ONE: The Performing Arts Complex of Delaware County, located at 101 Plush Mill Rd. in Wallingford, PA. Works include "Overture on an Early American Folk Hymn" by Claude T. Smith, "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen, "Thine Alabaster Cities Gleam" by Jerry Brubaker, some favorites to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, and much, much more. For more information, call 610-308-8692, or go online to www.mncb.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Early Onset Dementia Session for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter in collaboration with Senior Community Services’ Schoolhouse Center will present an informative workshop for caregivers 9 am to 2:15 pm Sat. (Jan. 11) at The Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. The workshop will specifically cater to those caring for someone with Early Stage and Early Onset Dementia.
Participants can learn:symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; Symptoms of early stage Alzheimer’s disease; and communication challenges and tips for connecting with persons with Alzheimer’s
Caregivers are asked to register by January 3. To make a reservation, call the Schoolhouse Center at 610-237-8100.
Gateway announces Christmas services
Gateway Community Church will be celebrating Christmas Eve with a candlelight service beginning at 7 PM. The church would like to invite you and your family to join them on this special evening to honor the birth of our Savior.
The church is located at 708 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA. and Sunday services begin at 10 AM. Check us out at www.visitgateway.org or call 610-724-6236 for additional information.
Swarthmore’s Annual Pageant of the Nativity Set for Dec. 22
The Swarthmore Nativity Pageant Committee has begun preparations for the 39th biennial Pageant of the Nativity. The Pageant has been a Christmas tradition in Swarthmore since 1938, and has been given almost every other year as a gift to the community. This year’s event is set for 5 to 7p.m., Sunday (Dec. 22) at Lang Music Hall at Swarthmore College.
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 fifteenth performance to be given at Lang Music Hall on the Swarthmore College campus, with its scenic wooded backdrop setting and ample parking.
All are welcome; there is no admission charge and the performance is most enjoyed with children over the age of five.
Free Money Management Workshop Set
A free money management workshop sponsored by the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will be held 9:30 to 11:30a.m., Friday (Dec. 13) at Chester CareerLink, 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester.
The workshop will help improve financial health and add to the knowledge of everyday money matters. In addition to the workshop individual financial counseling will be available at no cost. All workshops require pre-registration; call 610-447-3350 from 8 to 4, weekdays
Advent Evensong at Trinity church
The Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore will sing a service of choral evening prayer for Advent 5p.m., Sunday (Dec. 15).
The service will feature three choral works from the time of the Second World War. Francis Poulenc’s “Litanies to the Black Virgin” marks a turning point in the composer’s life, arising from the tragic loss of several friends in 1936. Herbert Howells’ “Kings College Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis” was written during that composer’s stay in Cambridge during the 1940s as a replacement for a colleague fighting with the British forces. The service will also include the festival cantata “Rejoice in the Lamb,” by Benjamin Britten, whose centennial is being marked this year by musicians around the world.
The congregation of Trinity Church welcomes everyone to join them for this beautiful and moving service. The church is at the corner of Chester Road and College Avenue, directly across from the main entrance of Swarthmore College.
A free nursery will be provided and a reception will follow. Call the parish office at 610-544-2297 for more information.
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER ANNOUNCES FREE JANUARY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION PROGRAMS
The National Constitution Center continues to expand its robust program offerings with two January additions to its Coffee and Conversation series. Started in the fall of 2013, this day-time collection of intimate, informal, and timely constitutional conversations takes place over coffee and hot tea. January’s additions include a political primer on the current state of American democracy with Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse, Senate Historian Donald Ritchie, and Swarthmore Professor of Political Science Richard Valelly; as well as a rundown of memorable free speech cases with first amendment expert Floyd Abrams. Most Coffee and Conversation programs are FREE, but reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 215-409-6700 or visiting constitutioncenter.org.
The January Coffee and Conversation program schedule includes:
Coffee and Conversation: What You Need to Know about American Politics
Friday, January 24, 2014, 12 p.m.
Admission: FREE, groups welcome
Reservations Recommended: 215-409-6700 or constitutioncenter.org
American politics seems to grow more contentious by the day, and whether American democracy works well, continues to be hotly debated. Linda Greenhouse, former Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter; Donald Ritchie, U.S. Senate historian; and Richard Valelly, professor of political science at Swarthmore College, will offer an impartial, insightful primer on the basics of the American political system and how the Founding Fathers intended for it to work.
Coffee and Conversation: On the Front Lines of the First Amendment with Floyd Abrams
Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12 p.m.
Admission: FREE, groups welcome
Reservations Recommended: 215-409-6700 or constitutioncenter.org
From the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United, Floyd Abrams has litigated the most controversial and compelling First Amendment cases to appear before the court in recent years. His memoir, Friend of the Court: On the Front Lines with the First Amendment, is a compilation of the most compelling speeches and writings from across those years, including articles Abrams has written for the New York Times and testimony he delivered before congressional committees. Abrams will discuss the challenges of defining free speech and his most memorable cases during an intimate conversation at the National Constitution Center.
About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the Museum of We the People, America’s Town Hall, and a Headquarters for Civic Education. As the Museum of We the People, the National Constitution Center brings the United States Constitution to life for visitors of all ages and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition. The museum features interactive exhibits, engaging theatrical performances, and original documents of freedom. As the only institution established by
Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis,” the National Constitution Center serves as a Headquarters for Civic Education—offering cutting-edge learning resources including the premier online Interactive Constitution. As America’s Town Hall, the National Constitution Center hosts timely constitutional conversations uniting distinguished leaders, scholars, authors, and journalists from across the political spectrum. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
A free magic show will be featured 7-8 pm Friday, Dec. 13, at Holy Cross School during its annual Christmas Bazaar. The School, on Springfield Rd. in Springfield, will hold the Bazaar 6-9 pm in the school’s parish hall. Games and other items will be available to purchase, but the “Magic by Guido” show is free. Everyone is welcome.
Polish Center presents free holiday event
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, Phila., invites all to a Polish Christmas, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a children’s magic show at noon. At 12:30 p.m., St. Nicholas will visit. Admission is free. For more information, call 215-922-1700.
Christmas services at Holmes Presbyterian
Holmes Presbyterian Church invites all members of the community to come celebrate the season Sun. (Dec. 22). A special Music Worship is at 11 am, with carols of the season, soloists, instruments, handbells, and choir. Immediately following worship all are welcome to the Social Hall for some light refreshments. The church is at the corner of Holmes Road and Academy Ave.
FREE concert rescheduled
The Marple Newtown Community Band's free concert, originally scheduled for Dec. 8, has been rescheduled for Fri., Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at STAGE ONE: The Performing Arts Complex of Delaware County, located at 101 Plush Mill Rd. in Wallingford, PA. Works include "Overture on an Early American Folk Hymn" by Claude T. Smith, "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen, "Thine Alabaster Cities Gleam" by Jerry Brubaker, some favorites to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, and much, much more. For more information, call 610-308-8692, or go online to www.mncb.org.
Alzheimer’s Association Early Onset Dementia Session for Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter in collaboration with Senior Community Services’ Schoolhouse Center will present an informative workshop for caregivers 9 am to 2:15 pm Sat. (Jan. 11) at The Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. The workshop will specifically cater to those caring for someone with Early Stage and Early Onset Dementia.
Participants can learn:symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; Symptoms of early stage Alzheimer’s disease; and communication challenges and tips for connecting with persons with Alzheimer’s
Caregivers are asked to register by January 3. To make a reservation, call the Schoolhouse Center at 610-237-8100.
Gateway announces Christmas services
Gateway Community Church will be celebrating Christmas Eve with a candlelight service beginning at 7 PM. The church would like to invite you and your family to join them on this special evening to honor the birth of our Savior.
The church is located at 708 S. Old Middletown Rd., Media, PA. and Sunday services begin at 10 AM. Check us out at www.visitgateway.org or call 610-724-6236 for additional information.
Swarthmore’s Annual Pageant of the Nativity Set for Dec. 22
The Swarthmore Nativity Pageant Committee has begun preparations for the 39th biennial Pageant of the Nativity. The Pageant has been a Christmas tradition in Swarthmore since 1938, and has been given almost every other year as a gift to the community. This year’s event is set for 5 to 7p.m., Sunday (Dec. 22) at Lang Music Hall at Swarthmore College.
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 fifteenth performance to be given at Lang Music Hall on the Swarthmore College campus, with its scenic wooded backdrop setting and ample parking.
All are welcome; there is no admission charge and the performance is most enjoyed with children over the age of five.
Free Money Management Workshop Set
A free money management workshop sponsored by the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will be held 9:30 to 11:30a.m., Friday (Dec. 13) at Chester CareerLink, 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester.
The workshop will help improve financial health and add to the knowledge of everyday money matters. In addition to the workshop individual financial counseling will be available at no cost. All workshops require pre-registration; call 610-447-3350 from 8 to 4, weekdays
Advent Evensong at Trinity church
The Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore will sing a service of choral evening prayer for Advent 5p.m., Sunday (Dec. 15).
The service will feature three choral works from the time of the Second World War. Francis Poulenc’s “Litanies to the Black Virgin” marks a turning point in the composer’s life, arising from the tragic loss of several friends in 1936. Herbert Howells’ “Kings College Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis” was written during that composer’s stay in Cambridge during the 1940s as a replacement for a colleague fighting with the British forces. The service will also include the festival cantata “Rejoice in the Lamb,” by Benjamin Britten, whose centennial is being marked this year by musicians around the world.
The congregation of Trinity Church welcomes everyone to join them for this beautiful and moving service. The church is at the corner of Chester Road and College Avenue, directly across from the main entrance of Swarthmore College.
A free nursery will be provided and a reception will follow. Call the parish office at 610-544-2297 for more information.
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER ANNOUNCES FREE JANUARY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION PROGRAMS
The National Constitution Center continues to expand its robust program offerings with two January additions to its Coffee and Conversation series. Started in the fall of 2013, this day-time collection of intimate, informal, and timely constitutional conversations takes place over coffee and hot tea. January’s additions include a political primer on the current state of American democracy with Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse, Senate Historian Donald Ritchie, and Swarthmore Professor of Political Science Richard Valelly; as well as a rundown of memorable free speech cases with first amendment expert Floyd Abrams. Most Coffee and Conversation programs are FREE, but reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 215-409-6700 or visiting constitutioncenter.org.
The January Coffee and Conversation program schedule includes:
Coffee and Conversation: What You Need to Know about American Politics
Friday, January 24, 2014, 12 p.m.
Admission: FREE, groups welcome
Reservations Recommended: 215-409-6700 or constitutioncenter.org
American politics seems to grow more contentious by the day, and whether American democracy works well, continues to be hotly debated. Linda Greenhouse, former Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter; Donald Ritchie, U.S. Senate historian; and Richard Valelly, professor of political science at Swarthmore College, will offer an impartial, insightful primer on the basics of the American political system and how the Founding Fathers intended for it to work.
Coffee and Conversation: On the Front Lines of the First Amendment with Floyd Abrams
Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12 p.m.
Admission: FREE, groups welcome
Reservations Recommended: 215-409-6700 or constitutioncenter.org
From the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United, Floyd Abrams has litigated the most controversial and compelling First Amendment cases to appear before the court in recent years. His memoir, Friend of the Court: On the Front Lines with the First Amendment, is a compilation of the most compelling speeches and writings from across those years, including articles Abrams has written for the New York Times and testimony he delivered before congressional committees. Abrams will discuss the challenges of defining free speech and his most memorable cases during an intimate conversation at the National Constitution Center.
About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the Museum of We the People, America’s Town Hall, and a Headquarters for Civic Education. As the Museum of We the People, the National Constitution Center brings the United States Constitution to life for visitors of all ages and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition. The museum features interactive exhibits, engaging theatrical performances, and original documents of freedom. As the only institution established by
Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis,” the National Constitution Center serves as a Headquarters for Civic Education—offering cutting-edge learning resources including the premier online Interactive Constitution. As America’s Town Hall, the National Constitution Center hosts timely constitutional conversations uniting distinguished leaders, scholars, authors, and journalists from across the political spectrum. For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
posted by Peggy De at
2:20 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home