Hollywood returns to Ridley Park for movie shoot
RIDLEY PARK >> Hollywood returned to Ridley Park this week, specifically to the 200 block of Henderson Avenue.
Big production trucks rolled into the borough on Monday, just for the one day, to film scenes for the movie
“17 Bridges.”
The film is about a disgraced New York City Police detective who is given a shot at redemption. The film stars Chadwick Boseman and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, who posed for an impromptu photo with Ridley Park Patrolman Frank D’Ambrosio and Sgt. Jim Nasella of the Ridley Park Police Department. The production crew set up their home base at the home of Paul and Michele Mattus. The lunch tent was erected at the corner of Poplar Walk and Henderson Avenue.
The film began shooting in Philadelphia Sept.
24 and scenes have been shot around the city from Chinatown to Rittenhouse Square area, throughout October, into this month. Heery Loftus Casting advertised to find local talent to cast as extras for many of the scenes. The film has a projected July, 2019 release date. This is the third major motion picture shot on location in Ridley Park. Others included Clean and Sober in
1988 and Silver Linings Playbook in 2012.
Christmas craft bazaar at Williamson College of the Trades Saturday
The public is invited to begin their Christmas shopping early when Williamson College of the Trades’ Auxiliary holds its Christmas Craft & Vendor Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Rowan Hall dining room on Middletown Rd., Middletown Twp. People can enjoy vendors, crafters, raffles, and more. There will also be a food booth for lunch or munching. For more information contact Terri Dugan at 610-329-6427 or terrimojo@Gmail.com or mslawter4kids@yahoo.com.
Widows and Widowers support group to meet
The Widow and Widowers support group will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.15 at The Church of The Redeemer, Hillcrest and Springfield Rds., Springfield. After the meeting, Sandy Toxin will speak on Medicare. Refreshments will be served. Anyone newly bereaved can call Marie Stewart at 610-7898741 for more information.
$25K in funds raised by Media 5 Miler race donated to Media Elementary playground renovation
In a ceremony at Media Fellowship Hall last Friday night, the founder and chair of the Media 5 Mile Race, Frank Daly, addressed a packed house of Media Elementary School parents and supporters of the Media Elementary Playground Renovation Project, and presented an oversized check for $25,000 to project representative, Paola Haenn.
The Media Elementary Playground Renovation Project is raising funds to renovate the playground area at Media Elementary School, and has a goal of $400,000 for the whole project. Founded in 1979, the Media
5 Mile Race is a 501(c)3 organization. Its annual race in June is a focused community fund raising event that attracts runners from all over to tackle a USATF-certified five-mile mile course. The event raises funds to donate to underfunded nonprofits in the Media area. For more information about Media 5 Mile Race, visit www.media5milerace.com. For more information on the Media Elementary Playground renovation project, visitwww.mediaelementaryplayground.com.
Ridley seniors invited to enjoy fun afternoon
Ridley School District will host a lunch and fun day for senior citizens of Ridley Park, Eddystone, and Ridley Township 1 p.m. Thursday, December 6, in the Ridley High School Cafeteria, 901 Morton Ave., Folsom. For tickets, call Betty Ann Pavlock at 610534-1900 . Ext. 1107.
Norwood Sister Circle features Cat Nook Cafe
The Norwood Sister Circle will host a presentation of the “Cat Nook Café” at the Norwood Public Library,
l513 Welcome Ave., Norwood
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Cat Nook Café, newly located in Norwood, is an interactive cat foster home, where visitors can experience what it is like to enjoy, engage, respect and live with cats in a relaxing environment. The Café also hosts events and lectures. For more information, visit www.catnookcafe.com.
The Norwood Public Library will also hold an “Essential Oils” class 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 for people to make this holiday season the healthiest yet in body-mind-spirit. Participants can explore emotions and Essential Oils. Call the Library at 610 534-0693 for more information or to register for both events.
Penn State Brandywine appoints new athletic director
Penn State Brandywine alumna Bobbi Caprice has been named the campus’ athletic director. Caprice, who was a four-year studentathlete at Brandywine, was previously assistant athletic director. Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Kristin Woolever said Caprice has been an integral part of the athletic program’s success.
A graduate of Marple Newtown High School, Caprice scored 1,140 points during four years on Brandywine’s basketball team and also participated in volleyball and cross country. She graduated from Penn State in 2013 and earned a master’s degree from West Chester University in 2015.
Caprice will lead an athletic program with more than 170 student-athletes and 16 men’s and women’s sports teams.
Few vendor spots left at Brookhaven Town Watch Craft Fair
Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by Brookhaven Town Watch will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road. Unique craft items offered by over 50 vendors will be offered, as well as lunch prepared by Town Watch chefs. A limited number of vendor spaces are still available. For information, call 6108723294.
Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom to welcome guest author this month
The Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom. 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, will welcome Lena Romanoff 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Romanoff is the author of “Your People, My People: Finding Fulfillment and Acceptance as a Jew by Choice.” Through her sessions and discussions with interfaith and conversionary couples, conversations of superstitions, specifically the Evil Eye, would arise, which led to her research on the topic. The author holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Educational Psychology as well as a nursing degree. Everyone is welcome to come and learn about the superstition of the Evil Eye and what it all means.
The event is free for Hilltoppers members. Memberships are available that night for $20. Suggested donations of $5 is asked for guests. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 610-3565165.
TTM Annual Green Sunday offers ecological alternatives to traditional holiday gift-giving
Transition Town Media (TTM) will hold its 7th annual Green Sunday Craft Fair at the Media Providence Friends School, 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 , almost a week before Black Friday, so that local residents can get a jump on their holiday shopping, support local artists and craftspeople, have a relaxed and fun shopping experience, and save on all the driving. TTM is offering the opportunity to purchase goods from local vendors and encourages ecological alternatives to traditional holiday gift giving.
The school has plenty of room to wander around, view all the unique, handmade gift selections from over 40 juried vendors. Handmade and upcycled gifts will include clothing, purses, jewelry, soaps, home accessories and more. Attendees can also win a raffle gift basket, eat some wholesome chow, and find something for free at the FreeStore table. The free parking and entrance are on 4th Street between Olive and Orange Sts. The event will include a craft station for children, where they can make their own holiday gifts or decorations while they shop.
For more details about the holiday event, visit www.transitiontownmedia. org or e-mail info@transitiontownmedia.org/.