County packed with performances, Santa visits, more this weekend
UPPER DARBY » The Upper Darby Detachment of the Marine Corps League hosts its annual “Toy Collection Open House” from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the detachment home, 1026 Providence Road, Secane. Stop by and drop off a $10 or more toy, or cash equivalent, and grab something to eat and drink. Santa makes an appearance, and the museum is open. All proceeds go to local families in need during the holiday season.
Along with the toys, the detachment also tries to supply the families with a holiday meal. The detachment no longer collect cans goods for this, but now uses gift cards so the family may pick a meal to their liking.
Santa visits U.D. firehouse
UPPER DARBY » The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Garrettford Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill, holds a free Lunch with Santa from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Lunch includes hot dogs, chicken nuggets and chips. There is face painting and photos with Santa (don’t forget to bring a camera). Donations are accepted. For information, search for the ladies’ auxiliary on Facebook.
Karaoke at Eddystone VFW
EDDYSTONE » Eddystone VFW 7949, 1015 Saville Ave., invites the public to karaoke tonight, Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8-midnight.
Visit gardeners sale at Smedley Park
SPRINGFIELD » The Delaware County Master Gardeners offers handcrafted, fresh-cut evergreen wreaths and holiday floral creations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Smedley Park. Choose from an artful selection of gorgeous moss wreaths with assorted evergreens and berries; hanging baskets of greens, beautiful mailbox decorations and bouquets of freshly-cut greens to use in your own floral designs and centerpieces.
Also available for sale are table arrangements with and without candles, outdoor planters, plus lots of other unique holiday creations to celebrate the season. Browse the array of crafts and gifts made by Master Gardeners.
The Greens & Gifts takes place at Smedley Park which is located on Baltimore Pike between Springfield Mall and Route 476. For more information call 610-690-7669. Proceeds from the sale support Master Gardener educational programs throughout Delaware County.
Live Nativity in U.D. Sunday
UPPER DARBY » St. Andrew School hosts a live Nativity scene from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Visit this holiday event in front of the church at School Lane and Foss Avenue, Drexel Hill, as the students present a full live Nativity with farm animals, including calf, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits provided by Quiver Farm Projects in Pennsburg, Pa.
The holiday celebration is free and open to the public. There is complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
Celebrate solstice Dec. 17
UPPER PROVIDENCE » Transition Town Media presents a Winter Solstice celebration from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media. The celebration features spiritual and religious celebrants, the Solstice Choir and a band. This year’s theme is “Ubuntu,” the African belief that “I am because we are.” For information, visit www. transitiontownmedia.org. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at: https://tinyurl. com/solstice17
Breakfast with Santa at Neumann
ASTON » Neumann University’s Knight for Education club hosts Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 9, in Community Hall, located in the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. Admission is a children’s toy (unwrapped) for any age. Breakfast includes eggs, home fries, sausage and pastries. Please RVSP to neumannsanta1@gmail.com to reserve a specific time.
The gifts are donated to the Sacred Heart of Camden parish for its Christmas shopping event. Parents in the parish can shop for gifts priced from 25 cents to $5, making Christmas shopping possible for needy families.
Mitten Tree marks 20 years
MEDIA » Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper is pleased to announce the 20th annual Mitten Tree in the lobby of the Delaware County Courthouse. Through Dec. 29, the employees of the Sheriff’s Office are collecting mittens, scarves, hats and any winter accessories for the benefit of the children of Delaware County. All items must be new.
All items received are donated to the emergency shelter and transitional housing clients of the Community Action Agency of Delaware County. Item can be dropped off at the Sheriff’s Office, first floor, Delaware County Courthouse. The donors’ names are added to the Christmas Tree outside the office door in the lobby of the courthouse. For information, call 610-891-5170.
See ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Aldan
ALDAN » Colonial Playhouse, 522 W. Magnolia Ave., continues its production of Peter deLaurier’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $15; $12 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information, www.colonialplayhouse.net/a-christmas-carol
Holiday shows coming to U.D.
UPPER DARBY » The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars presents “A Holiday Spectacular!,” a Broadway-style musical showcase of song and dance numbers at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. The 90-minute production is ideal for children ages 4 and up.
Tickets are $9-$13 and available by calling the box office at 610-622-1189 or visiting www.udpac.org. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Shooting Stars outreach program, entertaining the elderly throughout the region.
The Shooting Stars’ Holiday Spectacular showcases the program’s teen singers and dancers performing seasonal favorites including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Carol of the Bells,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” a tribute to “The Polar Express,” “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” from “Elf,” and many more. The performance is complete with sparkling costumes and a festive set.