Visit Ridley Park for borough-wide yard sales Saturday
RIDLEY PARK » The borough’s Community Wide Yard Sale is set for Saturday, May 12. Maps for homes of residents participating in the event are available from 8-9 a.m. at borough hall, Ward and Cresswell streets.
County Ladies’ Aux. meets May 21
UPPER PROVIDENCE » Delaware County Ladies’ Auxiliary meets at the Rose Tree Fire Company firehouse, 1275 N. Providence Road, Media, at 7 p.m. May 21.
St. Denis fair runs to Saturday
HAVERFORD » St. Denis Parish in Havertown celebrates its 50th annual Family Fun Fair through Saturday, May 12. In addition to amusements and games for children, the fair also features sweepstakes and raffles, as well as a beer garden, games of chance, and free live musical entertainment every night for adults (21 or older). There is a Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament is at 9 p.m. Saturday with a $50 buy-in.
Live acoustic performers are scheduled each night of the fair and are listed at stdenisfunfair.org/beer-casino-live-music/
Kevin Liney closes the fair on stage from 9 p.m., until close, with a DJ dance party with CJF’s Brian Littlewood at 9:30 p.m. The event is rain or shine. all proceeds to benefit St. Denis Church, which was built in 1825 and has been a staple for the Delaware County Irish Catholic Community for almost 200 years.
For information, visit www.stdenisfunfair.org.
Get stroke info at Mercy Fitz
DARBY BOROUGH » Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital continues its Dine with the Docs community questionand-answer series on May 15 with “One Stroke at a Time.” Participants hear from Ayesha Mahmood, MD, about the risk factors, warning signs and treatment of a stroke.
Strokes are a major cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The event will feature an informative lecture and interactive Q-and-A session with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Neurologist Dr. Mahmood, along with dinner. Participants receive a free stroke risk assessment from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s stroke coordinator, also on hand to speak with participants about their assessment.
Dine with the Docs is an educational series designed to create an open dialogue between Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital physicians and members of the community about important health topics.
The free event is held from 6-7 p.m. in the Norman N. Cohen, MD, Auditorium in the Medical Science Building, 1500 Lansdowne Ave. Registration is required. For information and registration, visit www.mercyhealth.org or call 1-877-GOMERCY.
Designer Bag Bingo at Williamson
MIDDLETOWN » The Williamson College of the Trades Auxiliary holds a Designer Bag Bingo at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in the Rowan Hall dining room on campus, 106 S. New Middletown Road, Media. Tickets are $30. For information, contact Tara Thornton at 484-557-2913 or tara.thornton@verizon.net or Margaret Bilotta at 610-656-0936 or lawb1964@comcast.net
Swim club holds flea market
DARBY TOWNSHIP » The Briacliffe Flea Market/Open House is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in the parking lot of the Briarcliffe Swim Club, 169 N. Bartram Ave., Glenolden.
Vendors and crafters are wanted. Cost is $20 per space (bring your own table). For information, email Rita at rita.ash72@gmail.com or call 610-534-0763.
Advance directive info May 19
UPPER DARBY » Representatives from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital visit St. Eugene Parish, Primos, for a “Preparing Your Advance Directive” presentation at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19.
The Rev. Peter A. Clark, S.J., Ph.D., Professor of Medical Ethics and Director of the Institute of Clinical Bioethics at St. Joseph University along with Sister Donna M. Watto, R.S.M., Vice President, Mission Integration Mercy Fitzgerald and Mercy Philadelphia Hospitals, speak on Advance Directives and what the public needs to know to prepare a Living Will and Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney.
The presentation answers questions about palliative care, spiritual care, hospice care, nutrition and hydration. Guests are asked to register with Sr. Betty Burke, parish nurse, at steugenenurse@rcn.com or call the rectory at 610626-2866.
See new take on ‘Little Mermaid’
MEDIA » There’s a new musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” at The Media Theatre every weekend through May 20.
Developed for children ages 4 and up, the 50 minute show features new songs, colorful costumes, and an opportunity for children in the audience to join the show on stage.
In this adaptation, Doria is the youngest mermaid who wishes to live on land. She wants to be more like the humans above. Her father, the humorous Sea King, understands she is unable to fulfill her dream but wants her to figure things out on her own.
She finally gets her chance to go to The Rock above land and see what life is like above the water where she rescues a group of sailors and one charming prince.
Songs include “The World Above,” “Mermaid’s Song,” “Beauty of The Sea” and more. The musical’s message is all about accepting who you are and is a reminder to appreciate the creatures of the ocean.
This production has no scary villain and is a great introduction to live theatre for small children. Roger Ricker appears as the humorous Sea King.
The play runs Sundays at noon through May 20. For tickets, visit mediatheatre.org or call 610-891-0100. To submit community news, email Colin Ainsworth at delcocommunity@21stcenturymedia.com.