Lansdowne celebrates holidays with lights parade, tree lighting and Santa
LANSDOWNE » To celebrate the holiday season, the community is invited to join the members of the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association and their families and friends and march alongside brightly decorated vehicles from Greenwood Avenue, south on Lansdowne Avenue to the Lansdowne Landing, across from the historic Lansdowne Theater, Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at 6 p.m.
People can deck out their vehicles and floats with their holiday decorations and lights, lights and more lights to “Illuminate the Avenue.” Vehicles should begin to line up at 5:45 p.m. Participants can dress up their family, their class, their organization, their congregation, and march, drive, dance, and sing.
After the vehicles park in the municipal lot, across from the historic Lansdowne Theater, everyone can enjoy a winter social with holiday music by DJ Joe Foley, food truck, tree lighting, and photos with Santa. Spread the holiday spirit and please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. Rain date is 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.
For more information, contact Beth Harmer at pepperrx@gmail.com or 484-466-5011. Check out http://www.shoplansdowne.com for a complete list of LBPA members.
Young People’s Theatre Workshop presents ‘Annie Jr.’
Young People’s Theatre Workshopwill present “Annie Jr.” Saturday, Dec. 11, at The Players Club of Swarthmore for two shows, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This slightly abbreviated version of the tuneful Broadway show includes the scrappy orphans singing “It’s a Hard-Knock Life.” Annie will be played by Becca Martin of Glen Mills, Miss Hannigan by Sonya Blum of Wallingford, Lily St. Regis by Lizzie Iverson of Swarthmore, and Rooster, by Jacob Graden of Swarthmore. Forty-two young actors bring the Depressionera New York alive through songs, dances, and scenes.
Performances of “Annie Jr.” are based on the book by Thomas Meehan, the music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin/ Tickets for Annie Jr. are being sold by general admission at the door and cost $10. Proof of vaccination is required for patrons 12 and up. Masks must be worn by all. For more information about Annie Jr. and YPTW’s winter classes, visit http:// www.yptw.org.
Prospect Park holds tree lighting
The Prospect Park Beautification Committee will hold its annual Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3,at Park Square, 952 Park Square. The Interboro High School Choir will be there, along with Santa, to help light the tree. Due to Covid, there will be no photos with Santa this year, but families are encouraged to take their own photos at the memorial bench in front of the tree after the lighting. A 50-50 drawing will be held, as well as a canned good collection for Loaves and Fishes food pantry.
Wallingford Presbyterian Church presents Handel’s Messiah
Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 110 East Brookhaven Road, Wallingford, will present Part I and the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel’s “Messiah,” 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, as the second part of its series Concerts for a Cause. The performance will include professional soloists, a chamber orchestra and choir of local singers.
Part I is frequently presented during Advent, as it prophesies and hails the birth of Jesus. It typically concludes with “Hallelujah” from Part II as the finale.
Concerts for a Cause celebrates great music while making a difference in the community. The suggested donation of $15 will benefit Philabundance (https:// www.philabundance.org/), a non-profit organization that works to drive hunger from our area today and end hunger for good.
Future performances will feature women vocalists and instrumentalists in March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, and a program in May.
For more information, visit http://www.wallingfordpres.org or the church Facebook page
Community Action Agency seeks gifts for local children
The Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. is conducting a Holiday Toy Drive for hundreds of homeless children. CAADC is a leading provider of social services in Delaware County especially for homeless families. With many children in CAADC’s emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities, the need for community help this year is greater than ever, especially during these difficult times due to the Pandemic.
Coleman, chief executive officer of CAADC, stated “We really depend on the community to help make the holidays a special time for these children who are already going through so much.”
The community can help by adopting a child or family for the holidays. Toy donors can also bring new unwrapped toys to CAADC’s Boothwyn Office at 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn. Donors are asked to call 610 874-8451 before coming. People can also mail or drop off gift cards or monetary donations to this office. If interested, contact Danita Miller at 610-874-8451 or dmiller@ caadc.org.
White Horse Village announces Relocation Support Services for prospective residents
White Horse Village recently launched a new Relocation Support Services program to assist prospective residents through the process of selling a home and moving to the active nonprofit senior community. A component of the program is a real estate broker license, which the community obtained from Pennsylvania. White Horse Village partnered with the Matt Fetick Team at Keller Williams to bring a wealth of experience in-house. Listing specialists are certified in senior housing and offer a range of services, including downsizing advice,
moving support, staging, photography, and more. In addition, the new program provides access to trustworthy partners, such as stagers, movers, organizers, and a realty team that shows homes in a traditional or virtual approach.
“We know how stressful moving can be, and prospective residents can trust us to help them navigate this journey,” remarks Susan Abtouche, vice president of mission enhancement. “The sooner new residents move into our community, the sooner they can enjoy hassle-free senior living.” White Horse Village also offers a Virtual Design Modeler to help future residents select flooring, paint, cabinetry, countertops and more for newly-renovated homes. The design tool lets users visualize design selections in a virtual model of the exact residence floor plan.
For more information about the RSS program, call 610-675-2001.
Abruzzese Delco hosts annual Christmas party
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco will present its annual Christmas Party, 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at The Phoenix Ballroom, 1661 Mill Road, Upper Chichester.
The event will include a buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, soda, coffee, espresso, and a cash bar, as well as a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Music will be provided by Fulvio & Sal.
Tickets cost $40 for adults, $20 for children 12-21, and admission for all kids under 12 is free. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Nick Rapagnani at 610212-9888.