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Friday, June 28, 2013

Ring in Fourth of July with FREEDOM FREEBIES!!

FREE Independence Day Fun in Collingdale
  The Collingdale 4th of July Association will provide the community with a fun-filled day.  It all starts off 8:45am with the Motorcycle Roll followed by our Grand Parade at 9am.  We will be having our annual flag-raising ceremony immediately after the conclusion of the Grand Parade at Collingdale Park.  Then the games begin, plus  waterslides, moon bounces, rock wall climbing, horseshoe tournament, and a trackless train.  Field events and art fair will round out the day-time activities.   A children’s parade for those 6 and under will take place at noon.  A concert by the McChords and music by DJ Joe will keep the air filled with delightful sounds. 
    The celebration of our nation’s birth will end with a spectacular fireworks display at the community center at 9 pm.  Admission to the fireworks is $1 with a sponsoring resident’s coupon, $5 without a coupon.  For more information,visit http://home.comcast.net/~4thofjuly/site, email: 4thofjuly@comcast.net or call 610-532-5028.  

Free Movie Night in Media July 13
     The Media Recreation Board will host a free Family Movie Night 8p.m., Saturday (July 13), featuring “Madagascar 3,” which  will be projected on a giant movie screen in Barrall Community Park, State and Edgmont Sts.
  The audience is encouraged to bring blankets or low back beach chairs to sit on. 
  Media’s Family Movie Night recalls the age of the drive-in theater and is a safe, fun, community event for all ages.
  For further information, call the Media Recreation Dept. at 610 566 5210, ext. 255.

Free Guided Tour at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

Date & Time:                   Saturday, July 13, 3 to 4:30 pm
Cost:                                 Free & open to the public
Location:                          Departs from the Scott Arboretum Offices
Special Notes:                  Tour is canceled in inclement weather

Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections with Arboretum staff. This tour is designed for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.

The Scott Arboretum is an educational garden of ideas and suggestions. Covering more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College Campus and exhibiting over 4,000 different kinds of plants, the Arboretum displays some of the best trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for use in the Delaware Valley. Established in 1929 as a living memorial to Arthur Hoyt Scott, the Arboretum is open to the public year-round free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Adam Levine of Garden Design magazine described the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College as "the most beautiful campus in America." Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. For more information, please call the Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025. Visit us at www.scottarboretum.org.

Caregivers invited to FREE senior victim services presentation

   Heron Companions, 607 Morgan Avenue, Drexel Hill, will host the Director of Senior Victim Services Diane L. Peter for a free informational session for family caregivers 10 am Wed. (July 10).
    Senior Victim Services, Inc., a private non-profit organization, serves victims of crime in Delaware County age 55 years and older.  The organization provides advocacy, assistance and safety within the criminal justice system and with social service agencies and community organizations, in order to restore older person’s lives and prevent further victimization.
   The event is free of charge and all are welcome. Parking is available on Morgan Avenue or across the street at Heron Home Health Care’s parking lot. If you have any questions contact Angelique M. Demetris, Marketing and Business Development Manager, at 610-259-9701.
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Fourth of July Bike Parade in Drexel Hill

The Pilgrim Gardens Civic and Aronimink Business Associations will sponsor the third annual 4th of July bike parade at Aronimink Elementary School.  Prizes will be awarded for best decorated bikes, wagons and strollers in each age group.  Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and the parade is at 10 a.m.  There will not be a rain date.  There is no contest entry fee for PGA members, but non-members will be $3.  There will be complimentary refreshments for all.  For more information please contact Gina Flatley at gina.flatley@verizon.net or 610-331-2879.

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 FREE Summer Fun at Ridley Twp. Library

 Families are invited to join the 2013 Summer Reading Club at Ridley Township Public Library.  The library is also looking for responsible volunteers to assist with summer programs.
   “Dig into Reading” is designed to encourage students to continue reading during vacation, so that valuable reading skills won’t be lost.  The library is also offering a variety of activities for children, teens, and their families, throughout the summer, including story times, crafts, movies, worm races, and tie-dying.  Ridley Library will also be hosting special visits from field paleontologists, Tyler Arboretum, Garrison Carida 501st Legion (Star Wars), and the Delaware County Paranormal Investigators. 
  All families are invited to attend the free Fun Friday performances, held every Friday at 10:30am, from now until- August 9.
They are currently seeking volunteers (ages 13-17) to help with its popular Science in the Summer program, which will run July 15-18; various children’s programs; and assisting at our Summer Reading Program table.
  Visit Ridley Township Public Library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.For more information on our library programs, visit www.ridleylibrary.org or call 610-583-0593.

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 CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF INDEPENDENCE

   The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) and Independence National Historical Park (INHP) are excited to host a diverse selection of programs during INHP’s Freedom Week (June 29-July 8) celebrating the Fourth of July.

Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center (Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center will be open normal operating hours from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Timed-tickets are required to tour Independence Hall every day except July 4. Timed-tickets can be picked up at the Independence Visitor Center or reserved online at www.nps.gov/inde. No tickets are needed to visit Independence Hall on July 4. Tickets are never required for the Liberty Bell Center.

Extended Hours at the Independence Visitor Center (July 3-6, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
The Independence Visitor Center is gearing up to welcome those celebrating Independence Day in Philadelphia’s Historic District. Located at 6th and Market Streets, the Visitor Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. from July 3-6. Normal summer hours of operation resume on July 7 and are from 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

Celebrate America’s Birthday with Termini Bros. Bakery (July 4, 1:00 p.m.)
The Independence Visitor Center is excited to host Termini Brothers Bakery for the second year in a row as we celebrate America’s Birthday on July 4 at 1:00 p.m. Termini Bros., a third generation family run business, was founded by Gaetano and Giuseppe Termini who came to Philadelphia from Enna, Sicily in 1921. The Termini Family is excited to share their story of American freedom and celebrate Independence Day at the Visitor Center. As if you were at Termini’s main location in South Philadelphia, they will bring the same exceptional customer service and signature Termini Bros. experience to the historic district. In addition to a custom designed five-tier cake, Termini Bros. will give-away 2,500 cupcakes for all visitors to enjoy!

For more information about the event, visit PHLvisitorcenter.com.

Additional Visitor Center and INHP activities include:
The Second Bank of the U.S. will host two interpretive programs the weekend leading up to Independence Day. What Does it Mean? The Declaration of Independence as Political Rhetoric invites visitors to learn the historical background of the Declaration of Independence and will take place on June 29 from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. How We Celebrate, a program presenting the history of the Independence Day celebrations, will take place on June 30 from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Join Peter Nero and the Philly POPS! as they celebrate America’s birthday in front of Independence Hall with a free, patriotic concert that will entertain the whole family. Pops! On Independence will take place on July 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Celebration of Freedom, a patriotic ceremony full of music, speeches and readings of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence will take place on July 4 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. just steps from Independence Hall. Immediately following the ceremony, experience the Philadelphia Independence Day Parade which kicks off at 11:00 a.m.

A Colonial reenactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Independence Mall next to the Visitor Center. The reading will be performed by costumed performers and re-enactors with a fife and drum accompaniment.

Let Freedom Ring, a ceremony of inspiring music and patriotic presentations on Independence Square is on July 4 and begins following the parade at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will conclude with a symbolic tapping of the Liberty Bell at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony begins on Independence Square (outside secure area between Walnut and Chestnut Streets and 5th and 6th Streets) at 1:00 p.m. and continues inside the Liberty Bell Center at 1:45 p.m. for the Liberty Bell tapping. This program is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the Revolution and the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Extended Hours at Crosswalk Café (July 3-6, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Located across the lawn from the Visitor Center, Crosswalk Café offers light bites and refreshments. The café will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. from July 3-6. On July 7, Crosswalk Café will resume normal summer operating hours, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

More Fourth of July Events
Wawa Welcome America! is also hosting events on Independence Mall throughout the week and on July 4:
·         Go 4th and Learn History (July 2)
·         Wawa Hoagie Day (July 2)

Visit http://www.welcomeamerica.com/ for more information.

The celebration continues in Independence National Historical Park after July 4:
A re-enactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Independence Square will take place on July 8 from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join the crowd to hear a costumed Park Ranger portraying Colonel John Nixon (who read the Declaration of Independence to the public for the first time on July 8, 1776). Free copies of the Declaration of Independence will be given out so that you can follow along and cheer or jeer!

There’s Magic at Aston Library

  As part of its “Dig Into Reading” programs this summer for kids this summer. Aston Library will host free programs each Wednesday at 1p.m. Children will also be awarded a prize each week if they read something and record their reading on the program web site at http://tinyurl.com/AstonSRP13. Ed Schmitt will entertain children with his magic show in the gym July 24. The programs are free at the library, 3270 Concord Road (www.astonlibrary.org).

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 Fireworks and July Fourth Fun in Norwood…all FREE!

 The Norwood Citizens’ Fourth of July Association will hold their annual Independence Day celebration, beginning with a fireworks display Wed. (July 3) in the lower park’s baseball fields. The fun will begin with a dance party for everyone at 7 pm and continue until the fireworks, also accompanied by music, begin around 9:30 pm. The Norwood Library will sell glow necklaces and the Norwood Athletic Club will sell refreshments and kalidescope glasses.
  The Fourth of July activities will begin Thursday at 8:30 am, with the flag raising at the Norwood Arch. The parade will begin there and continue to the west side where groups will join the parade. The parade will continue down Trites to Ridley to Sylvan Aves. And then back to Welcome where the children will join in and then all will go to Kugler Park.
  All parade winners will be announced after the Baby Parade, which begins at the completion of the big parade.
  Moonbounces, leg races and train rides will be available for the kids, as well as free ice cream for those 12 and under. Refreshments for sale will include hotdogs, hamburgers, pretzels, soda, water, snow cones and funnel cakes. 
  Everyone is welcome to bring a chair and spend the day at the park. The Fourth of July Association is always looking for new members. If interested in joining, visit the Archives Table at this year’s event for more information.
  The Association is also holding a Fourth of July House Decorating Contest for Norwood residents. All houses must be pre-registered by July 2 by calling 610-586-4029 or 619-586-2623. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.


FREE Presentation for Local Caregivers

    On Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00am, Heron Companions, 607 Morgan Avenue, Drexel Hill, will host the Director of Senior Victim Services Diane L. Peter for a free informational session for family caregivers.
Senior Victim Services, Inc., a private non-profit organization, serves victims of crime in Delaware County age 55 years and older.  The organization provides advocacy, assistance and safety within the criminal justice system and with social service agencies and community organizations, in order to restore older person’s lives and prevent further victimization.
The vision of Senior Victim Services is to be a visible organization advocating for the rights and services for older victims of crime in Delaware County, providing comprehensive and coordinated services, both on the individual and systemic levels, maximizing community resources through collaborative relationships to support and promote opportunities for justice, rebuild lives, and ensure that older victims of crime are treated with dignity and respect.
The event is free of charge and all are welcome. Parking is available on Morgan Avenue or across the street at Heron Home Health Care’s parking lot. If you have any questions contact Angelique M. Demetris, Marketing and Business Development Manager, at 610-259-9701.
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 FREE Independence Day Fun in Media

   Media Recreation Board will host its annual Independence Day Celebration 10a.m. to noon, Wednesday (July 4) at Barrall Field, State and Edgmont Sts., and will include food, fun, and entertainment, including a live performance by popular kids' entertainer Silly Joe.
  There will also be a water slide, crafts and games for kids.
  For more information, call the recreation office at 610-566-5210, ext. 255.
July 4th decorating in Prospect Park
 

FREE fun and more at the Marple Newtown Parade

  The Annual Marple Newtown Independence Day Parade will kick off 10a.m., Thursday, July 4 from St. Alban's Circle in Newtown Square, travel along West Chester Pike, and end at the Broomall Fire House on Malin Road in Marple. Floats, costumed marchers, antique cars, bands, kids on decorated trikes, bikes, and in wagons and more will be featured in the huge parade. (To register to participate, call M-N Leisure Services at 610-353-2326.) Rain date is Saturday, July 6.


THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER CELEBRATES10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH AN ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION 
ON THE MALL

FREE ADMISSION TO THE CENTER ON JULY 2 COURTESY OF WAWA,
PART OF WAWA WELCOME AMERICA!

Philadelphia, PA (June 24, 2013) – Join the National Constitution Center as we celebrate our milestone 10th anniversary as the museum of “We the People” with an All-American Celebration on the Mall on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. The big day will be jam-packed with patriotic activities including: discussions led by scholars at different locations throughout Historic Philadelphia, revolutionary war reenactors, a social media scavenger hunt, and other fascinating programs for all ages and interests. Plus, museum admission (which includes the Center’s just-opened 1968 Exhibit) is FREE courtesy of Wawa as the city celebrates Wawa Hoagie Day, part of Wawa Welcome America! As part of Wawa Hoagie Day, the Constitution Center will host an exhibit featuring Wawa’s 200 year-plus history, a special program on the history of Wawa, as well as an interactive quiz show about the history of the hoagie! NOTE: The National Constitution Center will have extended hours on Tuesday, July 2, until 8 p.m.

Visitors to Independence Mall on July 2 can take part in a special program titled Finding the Founders, in partnership with neighboring sites throughout Historic Philadelphia. Finding the Founders features free fascinating conversations with top scholars, who will share their insights on equality and freedom through the lens of the American Revolution. The program will provide an expanded understanding of Independence Day—one that sees the holiday as both a celebration and an acknowledgment of America’s ongoing struggle to achieve the ideals expressed in the nation’s founding documents.

Participating partner organizations include Elfreth’s Alley, Independence National Historical Park, and Historic Philadelphia, Inc., whose sites include the Betsy Ross House and Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches. Participating scholars include: Dr. Richard Beeman, John Welsh Centennial Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania; Dr. George Boudreau, Associate Professor of History and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University–Harrisburg; Dr. Judith Giesberg, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University; historian Sandra Lloyd; Dr. Matthew Pinsker, Associate Professor of History and Brian Pohanka Chair of Civil War History at Dickinson College; and Dr. Ralph Young, Professor of History at Temple University.

For more information and the full line-up of conversations, visit constitutioncenter.org/calendar/finding-the-founders. Admission for the Finding the Founders discussions is FREE and no tickets are needed—just visit one of the stops to join in! Finding the Founders has been supported in part by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Center also is hosting a fun, large-scale, social media scavenger hunt in connection with the Finding the Founders program that hits all of the most important landmarks within Independence National Historical Park essential to the story of our nation’s founding. Participants will follow clues in order to find special life-size cardboard cutouts of some of America’s most notorious founding fathers (and mothers) hidden in “secret” locations throughout Historic Philadelphia. They will then be instructed to follow the National Constitution Center on Twitter or Instagram (@ConstitutionCtr), snap a picture of themselves with the cutout, and tag the photo using #PhillyFounders. Participants who share at least one photo are automatically entered into a raffle to win a great prize, including hotel stays and tickets to some of Philadelphia’s most popular tourist attractions!

Throughout Independence Week (July 3 – 7), visitors celebrate America’s birthday with an array of fun, family-friendly activities, including Colonial-era demonstrations, interactive educational programs, and patriotic craft stations. The Center also will have extended hours on July 3 until 8 p.m. Independence Week programs include:

The 1776 Experience
(July 2 – 4)
At our re-created Revolutionary War encampment, right on the Center’s front lawn, practice mustering with the troops, stop by the medical tent, visit the blacksmith, or try your hand at carpentry or leatherwork. 
Fourth of July Show
10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. (plus 6 p.m. on July 2 and 3)
From parades to protests, cannons to flag waving, explosive words to fiery demonstrations, this show takes an in-depth look at this exciting celebration of freedom from the early days of American independence to the present day.

Flag Etiquette Workshop
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (plus 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on July 2 and 3)
In this workshop, visitors will discover the history and symbolism of the American flag and learn about the proper way to treat it.

The Star-Spangled Banner: A History
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (plus 5:30 p.m. on July 2 and 3)
Learn the story of Francis Scott Key, the Battle of Fort McHenry, and the flag that inspired our national anthem.

Arts and Crafts
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
At our patriotic craft stations, you can make Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, and George Washington hats; star wands and wreaths; and crepe paper flags. Silhouette artists and face painters will also be on hand.

Colonial Demonstrations
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Experience what life was like before modern technology with hands-on, Colonial-era demonstrations, including paper-making, candle-making, a printing press, and lawn games.

About the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is an interactive museum, national town hall, and civic education headquarters celebrating the United States Constitution and the story of “We the People.” Located on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia, the Center illuminates constitutional ideals and inspires active citizenship through a state-of-the-art museum experience, including hundreds of interactive exhibits, films, and rare artifacts; must-see feature exhibitions; the internationally acclaimed, 360-degree theatrical performance Freedom Rising;  and the iconic Signers' Hall, where visitors can sign the Constitution alongside 42 life-size, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. As America's town hall, the Center engages diverse, distinguished leaders of government, public policy, journalism and scholarship in timely public discussions and debates. The Center also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, the national hub for constitutional education, which offers cutting-edge civic learning
resources both onsite and online. Join us at the museum of “We the People” as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary in 2013. For more information, call 215.409.6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org

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 Vacation Bible School at Ridley Park United Methodist Church

   Ridley Park United Methodist Church, Swarthmore and Dupont Sts., Ridley Park, will host a Vacation Bible School for children ages 4-14 from 6:30-8:30 pm July 8-12. The “Eve.rywhere Fun Fair” will take children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world’s fair. Children can make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God’s love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhood. Everyone is welcome. The Vacation Bible School is FREE OF CHARGE and everyone is welcome.
  For more information or to register, call 610-534-1081 or register at the door.




  



Thursday, June 27, 2013

June is almost over, but the FREEBIES aren't!

New Menchie’s Store in Lawrence Park Celebrates Grand Opening with
Week of Fun and FREE  Festivities
Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Store Fulfills Broomall’s Cravings for Family-Friendly Treats

Broomall, PA – June 20, 2013 – Menchie’s, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, will be celebrating the opening of its new Lawrence Park location at 1991 Sproul Road, Suite 6, in Broomall on Saturday, June 29, 2013.

Menchie’s seven-day grand opening celebration will spread smiles from June 29 to July 5, and is packed with free giveaways including t-shirts and Menchie’s merchandise, family-friendly activities and free servings of its best-in-class frozen yogurt.

“We want to welcome the community to our Grand Opening celebration, and thank them for giving us a chance,” said store owners Lauren and Jonathan Martone. “The community support has been overwhelming – they were lined up for our soft opening on June 15, and we get messages on Facebook asking why our yogurt tastes so good! It’s because Menchie’s makes its own proprietary flavors, which is of better quality and better for you. We already have repeat customers who say they love the quality and variety of flavors and toppings.”

The new self-serve store offers an unparalleled experience that is welcoming, fun and interactive, with arts and crafts for kids, enjoyable music and indoor/outdoor seating areas where friends and family gather.  Guests can choose from a variety of rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations, ensuring happiness in every cup.

Menchie's is also committed to giving back to each community it serves. Stores partner with local schools in fundraising activities and education incentive programs. Each Menchie's store donates thousands of dollars in cash and products annually to local schools to support student programs. 

The company is a world leader in ensuring best-in-class products, and considers itself the ambassador of frozen yogurt quality worldwide. Menchie’s ensures that only the highest quality milk and flavors are used to make its frozen yogurt. The proprietary collection is made from the milk of “smiley” California cows, which have not been treated with artificial growth hormones (rBST). Menchie’s frozen yogurt contains live and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture (LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt Association.  
Menchie’s Lawrence Park is located at 1991 Sproul Road, Suite 6, in Broomall and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please call 610-896-7620 or visit www.menchies.com.

The full schedule of the 7-day grand opening celebration is as follows:

Day: Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Details: Ribbon cutting with Menchie (the mascot), FREE frozen yogurt, free T-shirts, a balloon artist

Day: Sunday
Time: 1 p.m.
Details: Free plushie doll, free color-in T-shirts and free face painting

Day: Monday
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Details: $1 yumm – Fill up your cup for only $1

Day: Tuesday
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Details: Kids 10 and under eat free

Day: Wednesday
Time: noon – 2 p.m.
Details: Lunchtime yumm - Half-off frozen yogurt

Day: Thursday
Time: 3 p.m.
Details: Free dodge ball with every cup purchased

Day: Friday
Time: 8 p.m. to close
Details: Date night - Buy one frozen yogurt, get one free
*while supplies last, see store for details.

About Menchie’s
Menchie’s creates lasting memories by creating an unparalleled guest experience, with a mission to make every guest smile. Menchie’s stores are warm, welcoming, tasty and fun, with interactive elements and activities for kids and comfortable indoor/outdoor seating areas. Placing a focus on people and community before commerce, Menchie’s franchisees actively donate thousands of dollars to local school programs and charitable organizations. With its own proprietary portfolio of award-winning frozen yogurt, Menchie’s guests create their own unique combinations from a variety of rotating yogurt flavors and toppings. Menchie’s has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the restaurant industry for the past three years. There are over 300 locations open in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, Israel, Guam, and Jordan, and Menchie’s expects to celebrate 400 open stores in 2013. For more information, including franchising opportunities, visit menchies.com.


 FREE Supper Club Program Offered

  Grab your girlfriends and join us for the Helen Kate Furness Free Library Supper Club with Dana Bate, author of The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs, Thursday 25 at 7PM in the Chadwich Auditorium. A "smart and compelling" (Publisher's Weekly) debut, The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs is a story about finding yourself, fulfilling your dreams, and falling in love along the way! Reserve a copy of the book at the circulation desk of any Delaware County library, and join us for this special summer treat. We'll dine on some of Hannah Sugarman's recipes, discuss writing with Dana, and have a great time. Reservations requested, so please contact Jennifer at 610-566-9331 or fsdirector@delcolibraries.org. Hope to see you there!

The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is located at 100 North Providence Road in Wallingford.

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Indoor Antique & Vintage Market: Free Admission

Sat, Jun 29  |  8am – 4pm  |  Commonwealth Plaza

The Kimmel Center will host an Indoor Antique & Vintage Market. Vendors from the Tri-State area will be featuring Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Estate Jewelry, Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Glassware, Pottery and much more!

Free Admission, Air Conditioned, ADA Accessible.


Free Resume and Interview Info Available for Delaware County Job-Seekers

  The first step to a great job is the resume.
  The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board through their CareerLink office, will offer a quick, on-the-spot review of resumes to provide improvement tips, Thursday, June 27 from 10 to 11a.m. at the CareerLink office.
  In addition, the Workforce Investment Board will provide a free workshop to teach job seekers successful interviewing skills. The workshop will be held 2  to 3:30p.m., Wednesday (June 26) at CareerLink. The workshop will assist residents in how to apply interviewing skills that will get the job. Attendees will learn to avoid the most common mistakes made in an interview and how to handle difficult questions with finesse. There will also be mock interview sessions designed to increase confidence.
  For an appointment call the CareerLink office at 610-447-3350 from 8a.m. to 4p.m., weekdays. CareerLink is at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester.

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 TYLER ARBORETUM SALUTES HEROES FOR INDEPENCE DAY
Free admission offered for military and veterans on July 4

MEDIA, Pa (June 17, 2013) – July 4 is a special day for our country, and it was made possible in part by our dedicated veterans and current military members. Tyler Arboretum will celebrate their dedication to our nation on July 4, 2013 with free admission for all active duty, guard and reserve military members, retirees and veterans when they show a current valid military, retiree or Veterans Administration identification card or a Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans or American Legion membership card.
  “We at Tyler Arboretum are very grateful for the continued service military and veterans provide to our communities and our country and we are proud to give back to them on our nation’s birthday,” said Tyler Arboretum Executive Director Rick Colbert. “It is our hope that vets will think of Tyler as a sanctuary of peace and beauty to come to and reconnect with nature.”
“Our newly paved Scenic Loop is ADA-compliant, thus allowing greater accessibility to some visitor favorites at the Arboretum such as the Wister Rhododendron Garden, the Stopford Family Meadow Maze, the Pinetum, and the Giant Sequoia,” said Colbert. “Veterans with mobility issues can take advantage of this as Tyler strives to become more inclusive for people of all ability levels.”
Simply show one of these identification cards at the Visitor Center, and enjoy a day at the Arboretum for free! Tyler extends a heartfelt Thank You! to military and veterans everywhere. Celebrate the birth of the United States of America and reconnect with its natural beauty at Tyler Arboretum.
Free admission offer applies only to the military member or veteran. For questions or more information about this promotion, please call (610) 566-9134 or visit www.tylerarboretum.org.

About Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is an important community resource and cultural destination. Tyler provides a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, history and the natural world.  Its 650 acres of meadows, wetlands, and unbroken forest can be enjoyed via over 17 miles of hiking trails.  Additional information is available at www.tylerarboretum.org.

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FREE Party on the Porch at Historic Leiper House

  The 1785 Thomas Leiper House will host its annual summer open house with a Party on the Porch 7 to 9p.m., Friday (June 28). There will be no formal tours; guests can wander the grounds, look at the outbuildings, read information about the Leiper family, and enjoy refreshments on the big side porch overlooking Crum Creek.
  Dean Maola, a Strath Haven High School student, will play jazz guitar for easy listening. There is no charge, although donations for house maintenance are always welcomed.
  The Leiper House is at 521 Avondale Rd., Wallingford.

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Free dinner for local seniors

  The Homegrown Mission Trip of Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, will host a Senior Fellowship Dinner 5 pm Tues. (July 9). The free dinner, which includes entertainment, is open to all seniors in the community, but they must make a reservation. 
    To attend, call the church office at 610-534-2270 before Friday, July 5, with  name and the number of people that will be coming.

Teens! Learn how to Build-a-Million Dollars

Crozer, PA – Do you want to spend your life living pay check to pay check or do you want to be able to “live large”?  Learn the basics of personal finance and take the first step toward a successful financial future.  This two part session will provide information, activities and tools to increase your financial savvy. 

The J. Lewis Crozer will be hosting this two part program on July 17 & July 24 from 1 -2:30 p.m. The library is located at 620 Engle Street in Chester. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, limited space available.  You may register online at www.delcolibraries.org by clicking the library events icon, by calling the hosting library or Susan Purcell @ 610-891-8622.

Build-a-Million is part of the MoneySmart@ your library project presented by the Delaware County Library System in cooperation with the Library Foundation of Delaware County.  Funding for MoneySmart@ your library is provided by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association.  Development and presentation by the Penn State Extension of Delaware County.

For details on these programs and others, visit the DCLS MoneySmart website at www.delcolibraries.org/money.  






Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Check out these freebies!

Christ UMC Hosts Free Dinner

  Christ United Methodist Church will host a free Community Dinner 5:30 to 7p.m., Wednesday (June 26) at the church, 600 E. Dutton Mill Road, Brookhaven.
  Church members will also provide childcare and homework help for kids.
  For more information, go to www.christumcbrookhaven.com or call 610-874-1270.

Annual Marcus Hook Fishing Derby set

  Got any catfish? No? Well then, go fish.
  The annual Marcus Hook Father’s Day Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, at the Market Square Memorial Park river pier.
  “There is no better way for fathers and their children to spend time together than fishing on the Delaware River and hauling in that award-winning fish,” said Council Member Joe Flynn, who coordinates the event.
  (The Derby is open to moms, too.)
  Sign-ups for the derby begin at 9a.m.; gates to the pier open at 9:45a.m.; and fishing begins at 10a.m. Prizes for biggest catfish will be awarded at 1:15p.m., shortly after fishing concludes at 1p.m.
  The derby will adhere to all rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, and all fishermen over the age of 16 will be required to have a valid state fishing license.
  There is no entry fee for the derby.
  The Marcus Hook river pier is at Delaware Avenue and Market Street behind the Marcus Hook Community Center. The pier extends 428 feet into the Delaware River.

Holy Cross Seniors host free trip to Atlantic City

  Holy Cross Seniors in Springfield will host a free bus trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City is scheduled for Oct. 28. Bus is free and all attendees will receive $5 in slot play.
  To reserve a seat  or for more information, call Maxine Beaver at 610328-1068.

FREE Concerts at Granite Run Mall

  On Friday, June 28, Irene Molloy will perform a free concert 6-8 pm in Center Court at Granite Run Mall in Media. On July 5., Kwesi Kankam will perform a free concert, also from 6-8PM in Center Court

Money Matters and Magic

Sharon Hill, PA – Help your child learn about money through magic! The Sharon Hill Public Library will be hosting magician Craig Collis as he performs “Money Matters & Magic”. This fun and informative program uses magic, games, music and audience participation to explain to children concepts related to making choices about money - saving, spending and sharing. This program is fast-paced, entertaining and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
    The Sharon Hill Public Library will be hosting this program on June 25th @ 1:00 p.m. The library is located at 246 Sharon Avenue in Sharon Hill, 19079. Registration is requested. You may register online at www.delcolibraries.org, click the library events icon, by calling the Sharon Hill Public Library @ 610-586-3993 or Susan Purcell @ 610-891-8622.
   “Money Matters and Magic” is part of the MoneySmart@ your library project presented by the Delaware County Library System in cooperation with the Library Foundation of Delaware County. Funding for MoneySmart@ your library is provided by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association. 
   For details on these programs and others, visit www.delcolibraries.org/money

 Free Resume and Interview Info Available for Job-Seekers

  The first step to a great job is the resume.
  The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board through their CareerLink office, will offer a quick, on-the-spot review of resumes to provide improvement tips, Thursday, June 27 from 10 to 11a.m. at the CareerLink office.
  In addition, the Workforce Investment Board will provide a free workshop to teach job seekers successful interviewing skills. The workshop will be held 2  to 3:30p.m., Wednesday (June 26) at CareerLink. The workshop will assist residents in how to apply interviewing skills that will get the job. Attendees will learn to avoid the most common mistakes made in an interview and how to handle difficult questions with finesse. There will also be mock interview sessions designed to increase confidence.
  For an appointment call the CareerLink office at 610-447-3350 from 8a.m. to 4p.m., weekdays. CareerLink is at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester.

Open House at Rose Valley Pool

  The Rose Valley Swimming and Tennis Club will host an Open House on the evening of Monday (June 17) for members and other families interested in the club’s summer youth programs. All are invited to the club for children’s “just for fun” Ribbon Races starting in the pool at 5p.m., followed by a potluck dinner.
  Guests are invited to check out the pool and its swimming and tennis programs and junior teams, which begin their seasons that day.
  For the first time in many years, the Club will offer small group swimming lessons open to club members and non-members. Lessons will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Session 1 runs from June 24 through July 11 (no class July 4); Session 2 is July 15 through Aug. 1.

 Vacation Bible School at Life Christian Fellowship offers week of fun

 Life Christian Fellowship, 607 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield, will hold a Vacation Bible School 9:30 am to 12:30 pm June 24-28. Local children can learn God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale through songs, games and Bible-learning activities.
  The VBS is open to everyone 4-12 years old. Registration is free. For more information, e-mail info@icfconnect.com or call the church office at 610-328-2843, ext. 3.
  Local residents can “sponsor a child” by offering $10 to help cover the cost of attendance for one camper.Groups will be made up by age and ability and will run for a half-hour between 9:30 and 10:30a.m. and 7 and 8p.m. Cost is $70 for Session 1 and $75 for Session 2.
  The Swim Club is at 1 Pool Lane, Rose Valley (off Possum Hollow Road between Woodward and Rose Valley Road.)  More information is at www.rosevalleypool.com or call 610-566-0134.





Tuesday, June 4, 2013

A few freebies you might want to add to your summer agenda!

Learn about Pinterest and more- all for FREE- at Marple Public Library

   There's a lot happening in June for adults at the Marple Public Library. Sign up for the summer reading club; this year's theme is "Groundbreaking Reads." Enjoy books, movies, programs, and chances to win prizes.
   Break some ground with the Master Gardeners. Join us June 12 for Growing Herbs and June 19 for Butterfly Gardening. Programs begin at 7pm in the meeting room.
   Come learn Pinterest at a workshop on June 13 at 7pm. We'll help you get started pinning. Class size limited to first 10 who register. All participants must know how to use a computer and the internet.
   On June 14 come watch the new release "Lincoln" at the library at 11am. Bring a sack lunch with you to enjoy.
   Start your summer off right at the Summer Reading for Grown-Ups kick-off party. Join us June 21 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm: sign up for the adult summer reading club, get your reading log, enjoy refreshments and play card and board games. Meet new people and find out what they’ll be reading this summer.
   Register for all programs by calling or stopping by the library or through eventkeeper online.
The Marple Public Library is located at 2599 Sproul Rd in Broomall. Call (610) 356-1510 or visit www.marplelibrary.org for more information.

Community Welcome to Hear About K-9 Hospice ‘Volunteers’

    The Delaware County Kennel Club invites the community to hear Kari Rotkin, Volunteer Coordinator for Caring Hospice Services, discuss the importance of K-9 Hospice Therapy and the impact it has on the seriously ill and their families. The free session will be held 7:30p.m., Tuesday (June 11) at the Aston Township Meeting room, 5021 Pennell Road, rear entrance.
  The K-9 hospice volunteer is relativity new and the Kennel Club is proud to spread the word about this beneficial service to those in need. Rotkin hopes more K-9's and their owners would have an interest in providing this service.
  For more information or directions, call 610-565-3063.

Redwood Playhouse presents ‘Oldies Night’
  
  Area residents age 50 and older can hit the dance floor at the Redwood Playhouse Community Center for an Oldies Night 7 to 9:30p.m., Thursday (June 6) with Peter Thomas Band performing and Sal April with line dance instructions.
  Redwood also offers fitness programs Wednesdays and Fridays, ballroom dancing with live bands every Tuesday; line dancing every Monday and Friday afternoons and country line dancing Wednesday evenings.
  All events at the Redwood Playhouse are free to Delaware County residents and are sponsored by Delaware County Council and the Parks and Recreation Department.
  The Redwood Playhouse Community Center is in Upland Park on 6th St. in Upland. For more information, call 610-891-6061 or visit the county web site for a monthly schedule at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Park and Recreation, Upland Park.

Beach Party for youngsters

The Creative Living Room will host a “Surf’s Up -- Beach Dance Party,” 6-7pm(June 7) as part of First Friday in Swarthmore.  Miss Lynn will have kids riding waves, dancing, playing beach “volley” ball, participating in a crab walk relay and will share summer stories. The event is geared for ages 2-8 and is open to the public. Event is free, but donations will be appreciated.
The Creative Living Room is at 15 S. Chester Road, Swarthmore. For more information, call 610-544-5800.

Vacation Bible School at Life Christian Fellowship offers week of free fun

 Life Christian Fellowship, 607 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield, will hold a Vacation Bible School 9:30 am to 12:30 pm June 24-28. Local children can learn God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale through songs, games and Bible-learning activities.
  The VBS is open to everyone 4-12 years old. Registration is free. For more information, e-mail info@icfconnect.com or call the church office at 610-328-2843, ext. 3.

White Horse Village Lifecare Community Health Fair
  
     The White Horse Village annual Health Fair will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 9:00am-2:00pm.  There will be 50 health professionals, service providers, hospitals and organizations from Chester and Delaware Counties offering educational materials and demonstrations.  Free screenings related to traditional medicine and alternative holistic therapies will be offered ranging from vision, hearing, blood pressure and bone density tests to therapeutic massage.  Free information on fitness, homecare services, heart and lung health, smoking cessation, Parkinson’s, Diabetes,  injury prevention and home safety.  There will be complimentary healthy snacks, free gifts, raffle baskets and prizes that will be given throughout the event.   There will be healthy cooking demonstrations by our Executive Chef.    For more information call (610)558-5000.  This event is free and open to the public:  White Horse Village Auditorium, 535 Gradyville Rd., in Edgmont.

Weekend of Welcome at Temple Sholom in Broomall     
         
Saturday, June 22  at 4:00 PM Tish Study with Rabbi Rigler and Cantor Shapiro. 
What is a Tish? In the Hassidic world  It may consist of speeches on Torah subjects, singing of  melodies known as niggunim (singular niggun) and zemirot ("hymns"), with refreshments being served. Hasidim see it as a moment of great holiness on Shabbat afternoon. We see it as a time to study, share music and enjoy each others company with drinks and light hors d?oeurves.  (Free)       
         The Tish program is for Adults only.  Free babysitting is available with advance registration      
       Saturday, June 22  at 5:00 PM  Pizza Dinner for all! (Free. rsvp required for dinner)
      Saturday, June 22 at 5:30 PM Family ?Mad Science? Show and Havdallah (Free)
       For more information or to rsvp for one or mulitple weekend activities call Temple Sholom in Broomall  at 610-356-5165 or e-mail info@temple-sholom.org.

Women’s speaker series at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ  will sponsor its 15th year annual
Women Encouraging Women series on Monday evenings
June 17 and 24. There will be women speakers and the
theme this year is based on a children’s poem, "Where the Sidewalk Ends." 
The free program is for women only and starts at 7p.m.
    Refreshments will be served following the program. The church is at 4th and Tasker ave across from the Folsom Fire House.

FREE Car Show, history fair In Tinicum Township Saturday

  The Tinicum Township Historical Society will hold its 26th Annual Flea Market and local history fair in Governor Printz Park, Essington, 9 am to 3 pm Sat. (June 8). Rain date is June 15.  Entertainment will be provided. Restrooms will be available in the park. This year, the car show will return to the park for its third year during the flea market.
  For more info, call 610-521-9002.

Child Safety and I.D. Program at Aston Library

  The New York Life Free Child ID Program will be at the Aston Library 2p.m., Wednesday (June 26). The free family-friendly program teaches children about safety and allows parents to have their children digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards. In the event of an emergency, parents will have the child’s photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police.
  The Aston Library is at 3270 Concord Road.  For more information, see the library's web site at www.astonlibrary.org.

Art show
Experience music, art and meet local business owners as part of a free walking tour through downtown Media during the Media Arts Council’s 2nd Saturday events on June 8.  The tour starts at 6 p.m. at My Three Sons Hot Dog Shop and Beer Emporium, 300 W. State Street, where owner Steven Gariffo will greet visitors as he hosts an exhibition of the work of mixed media artist Diep Koly.  The tour continues on to Reconsidered Home,  29 W. Jasper Street, where owner Natalie Rettinger will discuss her one-of-a-kind collection of mid- century modern furniture, repurposed pieces and décor.  Landscape artist Donna Casano’s work will be on display.  Refreshments can be enjoyed at both stops.       
Kids can celebrate the start of summer from 6-6:45 p.m. as they make their own original colored sand paintings in the lobby of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at State and Olive Streets under the guidance of Christine Iovannicci of “Art For Everyone!”  This family friendly activity is free.   
Also in the Franklin Mint lobby at 7 p.m., The Dollar Band, a group of talented Delco musicians, Jim Hobson, Keith Grewel, Don Clune, Peter Delaplane and Joe Petrucci will play a free program of timeless folk, blues and American roots music.  This performance offers the perfect warm up for the Media Business Authority’s State Street Blues Stroll which takes place the same evening at several venues in the Borough.  For information on Blues Stroll tickets visit www.statestreesblues.com. To learn more  about the Media Arts Council as well as the artists and businesses involved in 2nd Saturday go to www.mediaartscouncil.org.

Interview skills workshop
Have you interviewed for a new job lately?  Do you know what questions to expect?  Have you done a phone interview?  A group interview?  Get the information you need to prepare for that crucial interview at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at Upper Darby/Sellers Library, 76 S. State Road. 
Barbara Mock, Esq., an attorney and human resources management consultant, will explain what recruiters and hiring managers expect when they interview you.  Also, if you attend the June 12th workshop, you will be offered a free one-hour personal practice interview and consultation with Barbara.
 This free program is open to the general public and will be held in the 2nd floor meeting room.  There is no elevator.  For other types of accommodations to attend the program, please give at least seven days notice.  Registration is required.  To sign up and to get more information, please contact the library at 610-789-4440.

Car show/flea market
The Clifton Heights Business Association will host a free community day, car show and flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 9 at the Clifton Athletic Field, Springfield Road and Church Street in Clifton Heights.
There will be food, live music, moon bounce, face painting, pony rides, 50/50 and carnival games. For more info, call 610-721-6135.


FREE E-waste recycling
  Dates have been scheduled this year for Delaware County residents to remove toxic products and small electronics from their homes for disposal in a safe manner at the annual household hazardous waste collections.
Dates are Thursday, Sept. 12, at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence Township, and on Oct. 19 at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building. Both hazardous and e-waste will be accepted at these two events.
E-waste, such as computer equipment, fax machines, toasters, hair dryers, stereos and televisions (excluding items containing freon) will be collected at three of the collections, on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center, on Sept. 12 in Rose Tree Park and on Oct. 19 in Upper Chichester in connection with the household hazardous waste collections scheduled for those days.
The Emergency Services Training Center is on Calcon Hook Road and Tribbett Avenue, on the Darby Township-Sharon Hill border. The Marple site is on Sussex Boulevard at Marpit Road. Rose Tree Park is on Route 252, north of U.S. 1, near Media.  Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building is at 8500 Furey Road, near Chichester Ave. in Upper Chichester.
As of January, the Covered Device Recycling Act makes it illegal to dispose of covered electronic devices such as computers and televisions at the curbside for trash pickups.

Olivet Presbyterian to hold FREE Vacation Bible School
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  Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave., Prospect Park, will hold a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children, ages four through sixth grade, Monday (June 17) to Fri. (June 21). The 2013 theme is “Kingdom Rock.”
  The VBS will run 6:15- 8:30 pm, with the closing program held June 21 at 7 pm.
Registration forms can be downloaded from Olivet’s website: www.olivetpres.com or picked up at the Church Office (610-534-2270).
  The VBS is free of charge, but there will be a free will offering each night to help defray expenses.  The Wednesday night offering will go to the VBS Mission which is the Loaves and Fishes Pantry.

Dig into Reading is the 2013 Summer Reading Program Theme at Norwood Public Library

Readers of all ages can explore all things underground this summer as Norwood Public Library presents “Dig Into Reading” during their summer library program.  Activities may include programs on dinosaurs or construction vehicles, animals that live underground or Ancient Egypt, caves, rocks and more.  
  Summer Reading Club begins Monday, June 24 at 10 am and runs until Monday, July 24.  There will be a kickoff program on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 am.  The Library will be hosting “Didgeridoo Down Under” when kids of all ages and families can participate in music, puppetry and comedy.  Following that performance, the Library will host “Dino Dig” on Thursday, June 27 at 11 am. Join us and Field Paleontologists for a fun-filled dinosaur show, including Mr. Nixon, an eight foot Triceratops skull.  Program is recommended for children grade k through 6.  
The 2013 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours and more.  Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program, which is on Tuesday mornings, June 4 to July 23 at 10 am.  Registration for Dig Into Reading begins now.  For more information, call the library at 610 534-0693 or visit our website @ www.nplibrary.com.
  All programs are free of charge.












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