Independence Day activities announced around Upper Darby
UPPER DARBY » Join friends and family to celebrate Independence Day at Upper Darby Township’s premier fireworks show at 7 p.m. Monday, July 3. The evening kicks off with performances by the popular Philadelphia band Chico’s Vibe and the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars.
The fireworks display takes place at the Upper Darby High School Memorial Stadium behind the high school, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is $4; cash only. Children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets are only sold at the gate. Parking is free. The event rain date is July 5.
The schedule of events and performances on Monday, July 3: Chico’s Vibe at 7:30. Come out to dance and sing along with the Delaware Valley’s greatest party band. Chico’s Vibe is proud of its Delco roots and is excited and honored to perform for a community that deeply values the arts and entertainment; Upper Darby Shooting Stars at 9. The song and dance performance troupe features some of the region’s most talented teens and young adults; Fireworks display at 9:20. An exciting assortment of ground displays and aerial fireworks are set to uplifting songs and soundtracks.
July 4th comes early in PG
UPPER DARBY » Aronimink/Pilgrim Gardens Independence Day Bike Parade and Wagon Parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24 (weather permitting, there is no rain date). The parade is held at Aronimink Elementary School, 4611 Bond Ave., Drexel Hill, and open to children ages 0-12.
Admission is free for 2017 Pilgrim Gardens Association Members. Cost is $3 per entry for nonmembers (2017 Family Annual Membership is available and is $10).
Registration Begins at 9:30 a.m.; parade starts at 10. Prizes are awarded to the best decorated bikes and wagons. There is complimentary pretzels and water ice. For information, call Lee Jordan at 610-256-0237 or contact Gina Flately at 610-3312879 or email pgacivicassociation@gmail.com
Marple GOP announces fall speakers
MARPLE » Marple Council of Republican Women announces that District Attorney Jack Whelan and Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper are the speakers for the 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Marple Township building. Register of Wills Jennifer Holstein Maddaloni is the speaker at the Oct. 16 meeting.
Movie nights Springfield back in
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield Township begins its free family movie nights for the summer on Tuesday, June 20, with a screening of “Despicable Me 2” at 50 Powell Road on the sledding hill between the township building and library. The screening begins at dusk.
Popcorn is provided for all residents who attend. Movie nights for 2017 are: July 12, July 26 and Aug. 9.
Red Cross announces blood drive sites
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood this summer for hospital patients in need. Donation sites around Delaware County for late June and early July are:
• Aston: 2-7 p.m. June 29, Aston Township Fire Department, 2900 Dutton Mill Road
• Brookhaven: 2-7 p.m. June 29, Brookhaven Borough Hall, 2 Cambridge Road; 1-6 p.m. July 5, Faith Community Church, 3515 Edgemont Ave.
• Broomall: 2-7 p.m. June 28, Temple Sholom, 55 N. Church Lane
• Collingdale: 2-7 p.m. July 7, First Baptist Church, 814 Andrews Ave.
• Essington: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 3, Clarion Inn at Philadelphia International Airport, 76 Industrial Highway
• Havertown: 2-7 p.m. June 26, Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 401 Brookline Blvd.; 1-6 p.m. June 30, Bon Air Fire Company, 541 Royal Ave.; 3-8 p.m. July 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1141 West Chester Pike
• Lansdowne: July 2, Masonic Lansdowne Ave.
Center; 2-7 p.m. July 5, Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 Rose Tree Road
• Newtown Square: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6, Trinity Health, 3805 West Chester Pike
• Norwood: 2-7 p.m. July 13, American Legion John Wesley Cross Post No. 507, 20 W. Cleveland Ave.
• Prospect Park: 2-7 p.m. July 5, Prospect Park United Methodist Church, 800 Lincoln Ave.
• Radnor: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 3, Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matsonford Road, Building 4; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7, Cabrini University, Grace Hall, 610 King of Prussia Road
• Thornton: 2-7 p.m. July 3, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 4 Westtown Road
• Woodlyn: 1-6 p.m. June 29, Ridley Sports Club, 1326 MacDade Blvd.
For information and to schedule an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lodge, 27 S.