Vendor opportunities available at upcoming Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights
UPPER PROVIDENCE » The Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park will once again be a main feature on the holiday calendar, as Delaware County celebrates the most festive time of the year, Dec. 3 to Jan. 2. Creating a winter wonderland within the 120 acres of Rose Tree County Park, this year’s festival is set to be the best yet with the addition of the inaugural Holiday Village, sponsored by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, to support local merchants. The event runs 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. A tradition for over 40 years, the festival will once again create a night of safe family holiday fun,
The Holiday Village will have room for up to 72 vendors over three weekends. Each Friday and Saturday night during the first three weekends of Dec., 12 vendor huts and two food trucks will operate each evening between 5:30 and 8 p.m. This will add an extra special touch for all to enjoy while supporting local businesses.
As a vendor, businesses have the chance to showcase their wares at one of the best attended continuous events of the year. For a minimal fee of $25, each vendor can secure a fully powered hut lit up for the night, plus a lawn sign and a drop-down window for transactions. Vendors should sign up soon, as spots are limited. For visitors, there is no admission charge, and parking is also free. Vendor application forms can be found at https://HolidayVillageDelco.com.
O’Hara holds fall craft sale this weekend
The Cardinal O’Hara High School Band and Color Guard will hold their annual fall craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the School Cafeteria, 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield.
Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail cohscraftfair@gmail.com.
Food drive at Broomall Fire Co. benefits local food pantry
The Hero Scholarship of Marple Township will hold its Second Annual DriveThru food drive at Broomall Fire Co., 1 N. Malin Road, Marple , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.
All food collected will help stock the food pantry at St. Mark’s Church in Broomall, which benefits local residents in need. For a list of non-perishable food item suggestions, visit Hero Scholarship Fund of Marple Township on Facebook.
Festive outdoor ice skating rink pop-up comes to Newtown Square
Flight on Ice will glide into Delaware County with a giant outdoor ice skating rink and winter village that will pop-up in Newtown Square. Four Philadelphia region business partners and friends are bringing a festive winter village to Delaware County, in an area next to Bonefish Grill, at 4889 West Chester Pike.
Flight on Ice will bring with it ice skating, festive lighting and decor, light dining, hot cocoa, special events and lots of outdoor fun. This brand-new, full-sized ice rink will debut just in time for the holiday season, and it will run through at least February of 2022. All ages and experience levels are welcome. There will also be plenty of fun for those that don’t skate but who want to come out with their friends and family.
Additional details, and a roster of special events, and individual ticket sales will be posted in late November after Thanksgiving. In the meantime, season passes are now on sale for $99.99 and family four session passes are on sale for $39.99. For season passes, four session passes and more information, visit www.flightonice. com. Flight on Ice presents the Veterans Memorial Rink with a portion of proceeds to benefit and support local veterans. For more about Delaware County Veterans War Memorial, visit http://www. delcoveteransmemorial.org.
“Working with the deBotton family, Visit Delco and all of our great community partners has made it possible to bring a ‘real’ ice skating rink concept to Newtown Square,” said Flight Entertainment President and Managing Partner Jon Schaffer. “As a lifelong resident and business owner in Delaware County, supporting a great cause and operating in my own backyard makes this extra special to me. In an effort to celebrate and make Delco better than ever, we hope to raise significant funds from our rink proceeds to benefit local veterans.” When opened, Flight on Ice will feature a 60’x100’ full sized outdoor skating rink as its centerpiece, surrounded by food, drink, shopping and vibes. Great for aficionados and newbies alike, ice skating is a classic winter delight. Flight on Ice will have skate rentals available, to make it easy for guests. Once the session ticket is up, guests can take a break from skating to enjoy nearby restaurants and retailers to make it a full day experience.
On top of ice skating, visitors will be able to warm up in the heated hospitality tent, perfect for relaxing with friends and family after a skate session. On top of food and drink, guests can look for merchandise and shopping, winter and holiday vibes, and holiday music to keep them in the holiday spirit. Flight on Ice can also host holiday gatherings and private events at the 6,000 square foot rink, as well as in the hospitality tent that can hold up to 100 people.
During the duration of the pop-up, look for special events and programming for Christmas Week, Winter Break Week, New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Week.
For seasonal jobs, Flight on Ice in Delaware County will create around 25-30 new jobs to start, with the potential to double that number during the season. Businesses interested in partnering with the Veterans Memorial Rink should visit the sponsorship page — https://www.flightonice. com/sponsor-a-rink.
For more information or tickets, visit http://www. flightonice.com. Follow Flight on Ice on Instagram and facebook for information, giveaways and promotions, and follow them on twitter for up-to-date weather information.
St. Stephen’s Church holds bingo
Gift Card Bingo to benefit St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Norwood will be held at Milmont Fire Co.
Hall, 714 Belmont Ave., Folsom, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Tickets are $30. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Everyone must be 21 to attend. Additional boards will be available for $10 each. Bonus rounds will also be available at the door for purchase. The BYOB event will also feature refreshments, raffle basket chances and more. To purchase tickets, contact St. Stephen’s at 610-461-0490 or e-mail dopo@sstephen.org.
Grange Estate presents Winterfest 2021 The historic Grange Estate, 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, will present Winterfest 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, to kick off the holiday season.
Guests can participate in mansion tours, visit the Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Model Railroad, and enjoy Storytime with Santa. Additionally, the event will have Food Trucks, including The Munchy Machine and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Hot chocolate, snacks, Grange Tree ornaments and shirts will also be on sale. Admission is free and donations are always appreciated. For more information, visit http://www.thegrangeestate.net.