Things to do around Delco this summer
Mary Poppins, Jr. on stage this month
Upper Darby Summer Stage will present the final children’s theater show of its 43rd season, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Jr. This timeless story will dazzle theatergoers with magical fun and toe-tapping classics such as “Step in Time,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” Performances are August 8,9,10 at 10:30 a.m. and on August 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Tickets are priced at $8-$11 and members of The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center save $1. Tickets may be purchased at udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610.622.1189. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill. The show runs seventy minutes with no intermission and is ideal for ages four and up. The theater offers free parking and complimentary baby sitting on site for the very young. Young audience members are encouraged to come early for a fun activity and to stay after the show for a meetand-greet with the performers.
‘Once Upon This Island’ coming to stage at O’Hara
Catholic Community Choir campers will perform “Once on This Island Jr.” at Cardinal O’Hara High School 7 p.m. Friday, August 17. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, “Once on This Island Jr.” is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty. For more information, call 610-544-5217.
PAWS for People seeks volunteers
PAWS for People will hold training sessions for potential pet therapy teams 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, August 11 and 25 at St. James Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown. Attendance at both sessions is required. Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs is welcome to attend. PAWS for People provides therapeutic visits to individuals who will benefit from interaction with a well-trained loving
pet. Therapy teams consist of one volunteer and one pet who have both completed rigorous training and testing. Visitation sites range from nursing homes and hospitals to schools and libraries, with a wide variety of programs including eldercare, psychiatric support, developmental disabilities, literacy skills development and many more. Pre-registration is required at www.pawsforpeople.org or by calling 302-351-5622.
Bikers to raise funds for cancer research
The Third Annual “Barb Tullio’s Run Against Lung Cancer” is set to take place Saturday, September 22. Participants can meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church, 2275 West Chester Pike, Broomall. Kickstands will go up at 11 a.m. for a scenic ride out to The Marine Corp League, 3602 6th St., Upland, where there will be live music, lunch and entertainment. The cost of the ride is $25 and $10 for each passenger. Patches cost $10. The rain date for the event is September 29. All proceeds will be donated to lung cancer research. For more information about the event, e-mail Tullio at barbaratullio@yahoo.com/.
Marple Senior Commission plans fall meeting
After their summer break, the Marple Senior Citizen Advisory Commission will resume its meetings at the Marple Township Building 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 19 with a presentation from the Sproul Road Developers. Peter Miller and Brian McElwee will speak to the Seniors about plans for developing the Don Guanella property. All Marple seniors are invited to this presentation. Refreshments and a chance to socialize will follow the meeting. The Marple Senior Citizen Advisory Commission is open to all Marple Seniors. The group hosts speakers and tours of interest to the Senior community. The commission’s mission is to let the Marple commissioners know what they can do to support seniors in the Marple community.
Tickets available for Bonner’s Hall of Fame gala
Tickets, sponsorship and commemorative booklet ads are now on sale for the Monsignor Bonner High School Hall of Fame Gala Awards Dinner to be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Drexelbrook Grand Ballroom in Drexel Hill. For more information, visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=58b46e/. The 2018 Hall of Fame inductees will be Fred Cappello, Class of ‘58; Bill Grubb, Class of ‘59; Hon. John Capuzzi, Sr., Class of ‘65; Jim D’Archangelo, Class of ‘65; Jim Laverty, Class of ‘65; Dominic Frederico, Class of ‘70; Tom Hinkle, Class of ‘70; Rev. Dennis Weber, SdC, Class of ‘72;Rev. Joseph Farrell, O.S.A., Class of ‘81; Tom “Tush” Millison, Class of ‘86; and Mike Mitros, Class of ‘95. The 2018 Hall of Fame Team inductees will be the 1983-84 Catholic League Basketball Champions.
Amvets Post 118 to hold crab feast
Harold Paul Saks Amvets Post 118, 211 N. Morton Ave, Morton will hold a Crab Feast 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. Cost is $25 for ages 12 and up. No tickets will be sold at the door and there is no takeout available. Commander Charles Dougherty stated the menu includes all-you-can-eat crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs salads, dessert, soda, beer, water and much more. Tickets are limited and none will be sold at the gate. The deadline for ticket purchase is Sept 8. For tickets, call the pst at 610-543-9551 after 4 p.m. or Harry 610-543-2082. All are invited. The cost is the same price that the post has been charging for the past 15 years or longer. This is always a sell-out event. The Post has been sending care packages to our troops since 2006. Donations of any kind, monetary, cookies, snacks, CDs, DVDs pens or pencils are appreciated. Call Harry for pick up 610-543-2082. If able, people can bring the donations to the Post during the crab feast. The AMVETS Post ‘s hall is always available for rentals. For cost and details, call the Post, 610-543-9551.
Over 50 Club to resume meetings
Saint Francis Over 50 Club in Springfield will resume meetings after a summer break on Thursday, Sept. 13. Upcoming trips include Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 to Resorts Casino. Cost is $23 with a return of $25 in slot play. Bus leaves at 10 am. Call Bob Hodgson at 610-449-2956 or 610-5065417 to reserve a seat. The club is also taking reservations for a trip to Sept. 8 to The national Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa and Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair in Doylestown. Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for children and teens up to 18 which includes bus and admission to the fairgrounds, Mass, visitation to the Shrine and Chapels, entertainment, music, dancing, midway rides and games, Polish and American food, the Polish Village with vendors and crafters, and a Festival Sweepstakes. Bus leaves at 10 am with boarding at 9:45 am. Call Maria Santone at 610-5447664 or 610-745-0820 to reserve. For membership information: call Betty Pote at 610-544-7570.
Housing Help available to veterans in Delaware Co.
Help is available in Delaware County for Veterans facing a housing crisis. Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) and the Salvation Army (SA) continue to partner for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. The goal of the SSVF Program is to provide supportive services to lowincome Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program provides eligible Veteran families with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. In addition, the program may also provide time-limited payments to third parties, like landlords and utility companies if these payments help Veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis. Income eligibility guidelines do apply. Veterans needing assistance can call CAADC at 610-874-8451.
Support available for families of prisoners
The Mary Mother of Captives support group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at St. Charles Borromeo parish center in Drexel Hill. The group lends support to anyone who has a loved one in county, state or federal prison or who is on probation or parole from prison. For more information, call Maryann McCaffrey at 484- 6201586 or 610-626-2304. Total Anonymity is guaranteed.
Summer is still rocking at Rose Tree
The 44th annual Delaware County Summer Festival concert series in Rose Tree Park kicked off last week and will continue Wednesdays through Sundays until August 12. The Summer Festival is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series which begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs five times a week for nine weeks. Each evening’s entertainment is different and fans of all styles will find a wide variety of genres throughout the summer, including Big Band, Cajun, jazz, blues, rock, pop, bluegrass, R&B, reggae, rockabilly, and more. Rose Tree Park is at 1671 N Providence Rd., Upper Providence. For a full schedule of 2018 free concerts, visit http:// w w w.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/ parks/summerfestival.html
Haverford Library Night at Town Tap
The Haverford Township Free Library will host Library Night at Town Tap, 13 E. Benedict Ave., Havertown, 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, August 14. The event is a fundraiser for the Library. HTFL encourages supporters of the Library to come for a night of fun and food. If a diner presents a fundraising coupon to their server, a portion of the check will be donated to the library. To download the coupon, go to: www.haverfordlibrary.org/ towntap. People can either print the coupon, show on their phone, or pick up a coupon at the library. Those who can’t make it over the dinner hours can stop by the Town Tap all day and the library coupons will be valid. For more information, contact Mary Bear Shannon at 610-446-3082 ext. 216 or email shannon@haverfordlibrary.org, or check out our website at www.haverfordlibrary.org.
Red Cross to hold blood drives
Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in July, but donations are still urgently needed. In thanks, all those who come to donate blood or plateletsthrough Aug. 30 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Donors of all blood types can make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Delaware County are:
August 10, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill;
August 13, 1-6 p.m., Main Line Health Outpatient, 1991 Sproul Rd., Broomall and 2-7 p.m., Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown and 2-7 p.m. Blue Church, 940 Baltimore Pike, Springfield;
August 14, 2-7 p.m., The Gables, 423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford and 1-6 p.m., Rose Tree Place, 500 Sandy Bank Rd., Upper Providence.
Philadelphia Airport opens Quiet Room
The Philadelphia International Airport is vibrant and lively, but sometimes passengers may need to take a step back from the hustle and bustle that comes with traveling. PHL Airport now offers a Quiet Room for those who desire a place for solitude or prayer. The 315-square foot room contains two open areas separated by frosted glass for semi-privacy. Each area features built-in wooden benches and a circular rug inset within the floor. The Quiet Room contains a foot bath for those passengers who require cleansing before prayer. Also, the space features visual design accents throughout the room known as Floating Prayer Seeds or dandelion seeds. Since the dandelion flower can thrive in difficult conditions, some say it symbolizes healing from emotional and physical injury alike and the ability to rise above life’s challenges.
The Quiet Room is a place of silence, which all passengers may use regardless of their worldview, culture and religious affiliation. The Quiet Room is located post security in the D-E connector and is open around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year.