St. James to present ‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’ this month
Volunteers needed for Earth Day work in and near Delco
RIDLEY PARK » St. James Regional Catholic School, 500 Tome St., Ridley Park, will present “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” directed by Suzi Waldie.
The shows are Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 20 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical.
It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, “Shrek Jr.” is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. By attending the local show, audience members can laugh, sing and support hard-working young students in the community.
Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, go to: https:// stjamesregional.seatyourself.biz.
For questions, email sjr. theatregroup@gmail.com.
Darby Creek Valley Association seeks volunteers for Earth Day local cleanups
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Darby Creek Valley Association will host its 40th annual Clean Up on April 20, 21 and 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at various locations
throughout Delaware County.
The cleanup has taken place each spring since 1984. Volunteers are always welcomed and needed. Below are the dates and sites happening around Earth Day. Volunteers can show up to give a hand.
APRIL 20 CLEANUP SITES ARE:
• Clifton Heights/Upper Darby Township, Gillespie Park, site captain Stephen Lockard.
• Springfield, Springfield Swim Club/Indian Rock Park, site captain Dave Damon.
• Philadelphia, Cobbs Creek Playground, site captain, Stacey Smith-Boyd.
• Wynnewood/Lower Merion Township, Shortridge Park, site captain, Stacey Hirsch.
• Norwood, Morton House, site captain Cathie Pfaff.
• Ridley Township, Ridley Scout Cabin at Leedom Estates, site captain Jim Walls.
APRIL 21:
• Lansdowne/Upper Darby Township, Pennock Woods, with site captain Jack Kelly.
APRIL 27:
• Marple Township, former Don Guanella grounds, site captain Robert Jordan.
• Easttown Township, Sharp’s Woods Preserve, site captains Cara Rash, Radha Pyati and Kate Doms.
• Upper Darby, Naylor’s Run Park, site captain Peter Leahy.
• Haverford Township, Westgate Trail, site captain Deisy Gomez.
• Radnor Township, Brooke Farm Trail, site captain Ron MacGillivray.
• Aldan, Aldan Swim Club, site captain Caroline McKernan.
• Radnor Township, Skunk Hollow Park, site captain Amber Levy.
• Darby, 12th and Chestnut streets, site captain Paula Richards.
For more information about volunteering at cleanup sites, visit https://www. dcva.org/watershed-cleanups.
St. George Parish to hold petting zoo, pony rides
St. George’s Parish, 1 W. Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, will host pony rides and a petting zoo, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Parking is available in the church lot off Darby Road. Pony rides cost $5. The ponies can accommodate children up to 85 pounds. The rain date is Saturday, May 4.
For more information, visit http://www.stgeorgeschurch.org/events.
Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish presents Slavic food festival and bake sale
Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish invites everyone to a Slavic food festival and bake sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. . The Slavic foods featured at the festival include pierogies, holupchi (stuffed cabbage), halushi (cabbage with noodles), kielbasi and more will be available throughout the day.
Admission is free and
the event will be held rain or shine at the church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. For information, call 610-544-1215.
Rotary Club announces students of the month
The Rotary Club of Media recently welcomed two Penncrest High School students, Noelle Sok and Makayla Johnson, as their March students of the month.
Noelle is an 11th grade student who is a member of the National Art Honor Society and the Hi-Q team, of which she will be the captain next year. She volunteers at CC Delco Nursery School.
Makayla is a Penncrest senior who is a member of the National Art Honor Society, and the science, math and history honor societies.
She has been on the varsity basketball team for four years as a point guard. She is a member of the NAACP, volunteers at Media Presbyterian Church and at the Lewis “Jumbo” Johnson MYC, and works parttime at Scooped Ice Cream in Media. She has received the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony award.
To learn more about the Rotary Club of Media, visit http://mediarotary.org.
Ridley Park Library to hold spring book and bake sale
The Friends of the Ridley Park Library will present the annual spring book and bake extravaganza, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Ridley Park Borough Hall, 105 E. Ward St.
This year, the event will kick off with an exclusive pre-sale just for Friends members and educators on Friday, May 10 from 2 to 6 p.m.
The sale will feature a treasure-trove of gently used books, movies, and CDs for all ages, alongside fresh baked goods to satisfy cravings. Plus, there will be raffle items and a 50/50 drawing.
Volunteers are needed on Thursday, May 9, from 2 to 8 p.m.; Friday, May 10, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m., during and after the sale.
Book donations, in good condition, are accepted on Thursday and Friday during the specified times for volunteers. The library will not accept Reader’s Digest books, National Geographic magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, items older than 10 years, or VHS tapes.
Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Ridley Park Library, empowering them to enhance library programs like summer reading giveaways, craft club supplies and more.
For more information or to volunteer, contact the library at 610-583-7207, email ridleypark@delcolibraries.org, or visit http://
ridleyparklibrary.org.
Sip while strolling through flower gardens
Winterthur will host Sip Among The Blooms on Saturday April 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Visitors to Winterthur can explore cheerful masses of narcissus throughout the garden as they sample wine varietals perfect for spring, courtesy of Moët Hennessy.
As they sip and stroll, people can enjoy live music and local plein-air artists.
Daffodils are one of the few plants Henry Francis du Pont would write about and one in which he maintained a lifelong interest. Winterthur is one of the few places in the country where visitors can see so many daffodils. Many that blossom there are historic cultivars from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The event costs $55, or $50 for members, and includes tasting of four wines, Winterthur stemless wineglass, live music and general admission.
Cost is $30 for designated driver and includes one nonalcoholic beverage. This is an outdoor walking event, with tasting stations located throughout the garden.
Participants should dress for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain. Rain date is Sunday, April 21.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library are at 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware. For information or tickets, call 800-4483883 or see www.winterthur.org/calendar/wine-through-winterthur-sipamong-the-blooms-2.
White Horse Village invites public to open house
White Horse Village welcomes the public to a community open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.
The campus will be open for guests to explore the array of amenities, activities and programs designed to stimulate minds, nurture new passions and foster lifelong vitality.
The event includes a complimentary lunch with residents and valet parking.
Campus amenity highlights featured at the open house include a campus bus tour, bocce, shuffleboard, golf, garden, wellness center, art studio, woodshop, library, art gallery, the Gift Corral, The Stall and the Clubhouse apartment home.
White Horse Village has over 30 resident-led committees that reflect the community’s diverse interests. Committee representatives from White Horse’s committees will share activity details and answer questions from attendees.
To attend, RSVP by May 11 by calling 610-675-2054.
The 96-acre White Horse Village, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, is a nonprofit active senior living community offering a full range of living options and health care services. For more information, visit http://www.whitehorsevillage.org.