Get into Christmas spirit with events around county this weekend
NORWOOD » John Wesley Cross American Legion Post 507, 20 W. Cleveland Ave., holds its annual Breakfast With Santa in the post’s upper hall on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 9-11 a.m. Children 6 and under are free; 7-12 years are $5 and adults (13-plus) are $7. Come out for food, fun and holiday festivities.
Prospect Park shines bright for Christmas
PROSPECT PARK » Prospect Park Beautification Committee sponsors Luminaries in the Park at dusk, today, Saturday, Dec. 16. Come and see the park come alive with beautiful candle lit pathways. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 17.
Celebrate solstice Sunday
UPPER PROVIDENCE » Transition Town Media presents a Winter Solstice celebration from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media. The celebration features spiritual and religious celebrants, the Solstice Choir and a band. This year’s theme is “Ubuntu,” the African belief that “I am because we are.” For information, visit www.transitiontownmedia.org. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at: https://tinyurl. com/solstice17
Updates on county reassessment
MEDIA » Delaware County Council contracts with Tyler Technologies to provide property appraisal services Delaware County Council has contracted with Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide real property appraisal services for the County’s 2020 general reassessment. The reassessment which was ordered by the Court in March 2017 will be effective for the 2021 tax year. The project, which is being implemented through the County Treasurer’s Office will utilize Tyler’s appraisal and street imaging services.
During the initial phase of this project Tyler will provide the County with detailed, high-resolution street level images beginning in December 2017. Tyler will photograph properties from inside white vans which will be clearly marked. The images will only be taken from the street and Tyler staff will not enter private property. The reassessment project includes data gathering, verification of data, establishment of assessed values and an opportunity to appeal.
The digital images will improve the quality of visual data used by the County and Tyler appraisers. The project will also allow verification and correction of address discrepancies. Additionally, the images will be helpful for emergency management recovery reports, necessary for state and federal assistance.
Tyler staff will be in Delaware County throughout the reassessment process, concluding in 2020. During the duration of the project Tyler will be in communication with the County, providing county officials and local law enforcement updates on current collection locations and expected duration.
To alleviate any privacy concerns images will not be taken of homeowners and/ or children. For information, residents can contact the County Treasurer’s Office at 610-891-4879.
Holiday fundraising at Boscov’s
MIDDLETOWN » Boscov’s Granite Run is offers charities the opportunity to raise money for their cause as well as spread awareness and holiday cheer this season. Charities may sign up their organization to wrap customers’ gifts in exchange for a donation from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 24.
Boscov’s offers free gift wrapping all year round at our Courtesy Desk, but customers may choose to have their items wrapped by the participating charity in exchange for a donation to support their cause during this season of giving.
Organizations interested in scheduling a time to wrap gifts should contact Sarah Haas, Regional Public Relations Manager, at 610-565-6009. “Public Relations” or email shaas@boscovs.com
Crozer-Keystone hosts toy drive
Crozer-Keystone Health System will once again partner with Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC) and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for their annual toy drive, delivering joy to local children in need this holiday season. The toy drive runs through Monday, Dec. 18. All donations benefit children age 15 and under living in Delaware County.
Crozer-Keystone employees, family members and members of the public are invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the following collection sites: CrozerChester Medical Center: Main Lobby and Professional Office Building (POB) Lobby; Crozer-Keystone at Broomall: Main Lobby; Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Haverford: Main Lobby; Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake: Main Lobby (300 Building); Delaware County Memorial Hospital: Main Lobby; Drexel Hill Medical Associates: Main Lobby; Healthplex Sports Club: Main Lobby; Springfield Hospital: Main Lobby; Taylor Hospital: Volunteer Office (1st floor) and Lobby of the Jones Medical Building.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce also hosts a collection site inside the Chamber office, 1001 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9LL, in Springfield.
Appropriate gift ideas include children’s books, coloring books, sports equipment, board games, arts and crafts materials, dolls, action figures, building blocks and puzzles.