Haverford summer concert series kicks off June 28
HAVERFORD » The third annual Haverford Concert in the Park Summer Series is set to open June 28 and continue for five Wednesdays in different parks around the township. Snacks are available for sale at park concession stands. Guests should bring their own chairs or blankets.
The concert schedule for the 2017 summer series is:
• June 28: The Tim Williams Band and The Lauren Hart Band — Coopertown/Highland Pavilion, Highland Avenue, Bryn Mawr. Hosted by the Coopertown Service Corps and the Coopertown Civic Association.
• July 12: The Pennise Family Band — Paddock Park, 178 W. Hillcrest Ave., Havertown. Hosted by the Paddock Farms Civic Association.
• July 26: Matt Santry with Meghan Cary — Hilltop/Steel Field, 1400 Steel Road, Havertown. Hosted by the Hilltop Civic Association.
• Aug 23: The Big Jangle (a tribute to Tom Petty) with Grateful Rob — Westgate Hills Pavilion, 1614 Rose Tree Lane, Havertown. Hosted by the Westgate Hills Civic Association
• Aug. 30: Alfred James Band with Avalare Strings — Merwood Park, Wynnefield Lane and Cherry Lane, Havertown. Hosted by the Merwood Civic Association.
All concerts start at 6 p.m.; gates open at 5:30. All concerts are $5 in advance and $10 day of show. Children ages 12 and under are free. For tickets, visit www.kellymusicforlife.org/ events/concert-in-the-park
The Haverford Concert In The Park Summer Series is produced by Kelly Music for Life, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving lives and communities through music. Proceeds benefit park improvements and other neighborhood initiatives. The Haverford Concert In The Park Summer Series will be streamed live on iRadioPhilly.
Step back to 18th century June 25
NEWTOWN » Visit Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, 300 N. Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, welcomes historic foodways expert Clarissa Dillon to make and preserve butter from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 25. The demonstration is informative for both adults and children. The plantation also has farm animal tours, house tours, colonial games and story time for children. There is a scavenger hunt following the story. Enjoy a day in the country that is not far from home.
Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under age 4 are free. Last admission is at 3 p.m.
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is an authentic living history site with the purpose of enhancing understanding of 1760-90 farm life in Southeastern Pennsylvania by providing high quality, research based experiences to the public. Located within Ridley Creek State Park, the 112 acres of the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation provide the context of early American history, the setting where the impact of King George’s taxes was felt, the American melting pot began to simmer, and American ingenuity took root. The plantation is open weekends March 25Nov. 26 during 2017. School programs, group tours and summer camps are available on weekdays. For information, visit colonialplantation.org or like the plantation on Facebook.
Give blood in Prospect July 5
PROSPECT PARK » A borough community blood drive is set for 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Prospect Park United Methodist Church, 800 Lincoln Ave. All donors receive an American Red Cross draw string bag. Appointments are preferred. Save up to 15 minutes at your appointment with RapidPass. Learn more at ...For information and to register, call Lee at 484557-1875 and leave a voicemail with a call back number. Donors may save up to 15 minutes at their appointment with RapidPass; visit www.redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass for information.
Dispose of flags in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield American Legion holds an honorable flag disposal ceremony for Flag Day at 7:30 tonight, June 14. Bring old worn flags to this ceremony outside the Old Central School behind Wawa. Please remove any wooden sticks or poles. June 14 is also be the 242nd anniversary of the U.S. Army. For information, call Post Commander Rocco Polidoro at 610-544-8900.
Davidson hold veterans fair
EAST LANSDOWNE » State Rep. Margo Davidson (DDelaware) holds her fourth annual Veterans Fair from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the East Lansdowne Borough Hall, 155 Lexington Ave.
Veterans and their families are invited to attend the fair where they will have the opportunity to learn about the services and benefits they have earned. The event features information on housing, healthcare, employment, education and more. Notary services and Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van are on site.
The Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van is a service provided by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in order to make benefits more accessible to Pennsylvania veterans and their eligible family members. Benefits include service-connected disability compensation, improved pensions, death pensions, VA health care benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation and more.
For information and to RSVP, contact A. Brazington at 610-259-7016 or abrazington@pahouse.net
Delco comics compete Fridays
CONCORD » Reactors Comedy Club, 1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, hosts the inaugural Delaware County Comedy Competition, with 28 comics competing to be crowned as best in the region.
The competition starts every Friday in June, with seven comics performing a six minute set each night. The top two comedians each night move on to the finals on June 30. Voting will be made up of 50 percent audience and 50 percent judges. Each night also includes included a performance from a nationally touring comedian.
Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8 p.m.; showtime is at 9. For information, visit www.reactorscomedyclub.com