Final weekend for ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Aldan’s Colonial Playhouse
ALDAN » Colonial Playhouse, 522 W. Magnolia Ave., continues its production of Peter deLaurier’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens through Dec. 9. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15; $12 for children 12 and under. Sunday matinees are at 2. Tickets are $13; $12 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information, www.colonialplayhouse.net/a-christmascarol
‘Coffee, conversation’ in 163rd
HARRISBURG » State Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) announces a series of Coffee and Conversation events to provide residents of the 163rd District with the opportunity to ask their state-related questions and share any concerns. The series is held at his offices in both Drexel Hill and Clifton Heights, on Fridays from 7-9 a.m.
“The holidays are especially busy for many people, so it’s a great time to let me take care of breakfast. Resi- dents can take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle to think about what they want from their state government,” Santora said.
The first event is held on Dec. 8 at the Clifton Heights office, 6 South Springfield Road, Clifton Heights. Additional dates for that office include Jan. 5 and Jan. 19.
Events are held at the Drexel Hill office, 5248 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, on Dec. 15 and Jan. 12.
Coffee and donuts will be available. Registration is not required for the coffee and conversation events, but residents are encouraged to call Santora’s district office in Clifton Heights at 610-259-2820 with any questions.
Holiday shows coming to UD
UPPER DARBY » The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars presents “A Holiday Spectacular!,” a Broadway-style musical showcase of song and dance numbers, on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. Friday’s performance is at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2. The 90-minute production is ideal for children ages 4 and up.
Tickets are $9-$13 and available by calling the box office at 610-622-1189 or visiting www.udpac.org. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Shooting Stars outreach program, enter- taining the elderly throughout the region.
The Shooting Stars’ Holiday Spectacular showcases the program’s teen singers and dancers performing seasonal favorites including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rudolf, the RedNosed Reindeer,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Carol of the Bells,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” a tribute to “The Polar Express,” “Sparklejollytwinklejingley” from “Elf,” and many more. The performance is complete with sparkling costumes and a festive set.
Live nativity, concert in Primos
UPPER DARBY » St. Eugene Parish, 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos, holds a Christmas concert featuring the parish Children’s Band at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. The parish school eighth grade students present the story of the birth of Jesus during the concert; the church holds its second annual Live Nativity from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The solemn tribute to Christ’s birth is complete with actors and livestock. Visit the school hall for fellowship and a student bake sale during the Nativ- ity in the school hall.
Support Chester Twp. cheerleaders
CHESTER TOWNSHIP » Chester Township Cougars Pee Wee and Varsity squads have made club history as the Cougar Cheerleaders are being afforded the opportunity to compete in Nationals at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Florida for the first time. Each young lady must raise $1,500 for the competition, a huge fundraising task for the 16 Chester city and township residents.
The club is asking for assistance from Delaware County residents to give the Cougar Cheerleaders cheerleaders the opportunity to show they have the talent and the heart to compete on the national level. Those who would like to donate may visit www.gofundme.com and search for “Dancing to Disney,” posted by Charla Graham.