Lansdowne kicks off two-week 125th celebration Friday night
LANSDOWNE » The borough celebrates its 125th anniversary with a series of events starting Friday. In June 1893, local business leaders petitioned the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for permission to incorporate. Permission was granted, and Lansdowne was born. A century and a quarter later, residents commence celebration of that historic time in borough history.
In honor of this milestone, the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation has planned a series special events to celebrate. The events are free and open to all ages unless noted. The main schedule of events is:
• “Show & Tell” from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the 20*20 House Gallery, 20 Lansdowne Court. Join the UAA for refreshments at the 20*20 House, view historic items from UAA’s conception to the present — including past UAA fireworks and 4th of July parades that date all the way back to 1904.
• “Set It Off,” from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the 20*20 House. Matt Schultz, resident historian, kicks off a month-long display of historical artifacts on Lansdowne’s history through the years.
• “Within a Square Mile: Lansdowne at 125” opening, June 2, 20*20 House Gallery. This exhibit is curated by Matt Schultz and draws on his personal collection of historic photographs, trophies, uniforms and other Lansdowne–related materials collected over 40 years. The show runs through June 30. The gallery is open from noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The event is free and open to all ages.
• “Holmes” screening, 6 p.m. June 4 at Lansdowne Library, 55 S. Lansdowne Ave. Come out for a viewing of “Holmes,” followed by a cinematic discussion. • “Let’s Sing!,” 6-10:30 p.m. June 8, Interboro Park, 126 Bartram Ave. “Movies at the Park” kicks off the 2018 season with “Sing.” The event includes karaoke, free cotton candy and popcorn. Guests can bring a picnic dinner. The screening of “Sing” begins at 8:30.
Borough 125th anniversary merchandise is available for sale (cash only) including sweatshirts, pilsner glasses, coffee mugs, car magnets and, especially for the picnic dinner, picnic blankets and Frisbees.
• “It’s a Family Affair” day on June 9 from 8:30– 11 a.m. at Lansdowne Presbyterian Church, 140 N. Lansdowne Ave., 1-4 p.m. at Hoffman Park, 34 Scottdale Road, and 6-11 p.m. at the Lansdowne Municipal Parking Lot. The local Boy Scout Troop and the Lansdowne Presbyterian Church hold pancake breakfast in the morning at the church. The Lansdowne Boys & Girls Club then hold a kickball tournament at Hoffman Park (registration is closed, for spectator information, search for LBGC Community Kickball Tournament on Facebook). The event closes with the 125th Anniversary Night Market at the municipal lot, with local restaurant booths and a Beer Garden from 7-10, hosted by the Historic Lansdowne Theater Corporation. Borough anniversary merchandise is available.
• “Let’s Walk & Talk History,” at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m June 10 at Lansdowne Borough Hall, 12 E. Baltimore Ave. Take a walk through the town with former mayor Jayne Young. The tour finishes at the 20*20 House for a viewing of the 125th Anniversary Show on display. Those in attendance can take their ticket to one of the participating Lansdowne restaurants for a 125th Anniversary special. The tours are free; tickets are be handed out at the beginning.
• “Pic-a-Nic” night, 6:308:30 p.m. June 12 at Hoffman Park. Join the Lansdowne Business and Professional Association in Hoffman Park as they host the Incorporation Picnic.
• “Who Dunnit?,” 7 p.m. June 15 at Lansdowne Library. Sherlock Holmes and the Floral Faux Pas can’t wait to join wits with guests at the library. Will great minds think alike or will attendees not see it coming? Pre-registration is required for this event; contact the 610-623-0239 or visit www.lansdownelibrary.org
For information on the above programs and other events taking place for the celebration, search for “Lansdowne Borough” on Facebook or visit www. lansdowneborough.com
High profile guest at Pops concert
UPPER PROVIDENCE » The Rose Tree Pops Orchestra announce that Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim is set to perform as a guest soloist with the Pops at 7:30 p.m. June 16 at Rose Tree Park. The program on June 16 features music from film scores and a range of classical to contemporary repertoire, from Stravinsky to John Williams. Kim performances on violin include Massenet’s “Meditation” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumble Bee.” The free performance kicks off the Delaware County Summer Festival concert series.
Kim started playing the violin at the age of 3, began studies with the famed pedagogue Dorothy DeLay at 8, and later received his bachelor’s and
master’s degrees from The Juilliard School. He was named Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. In addition to serving as concertmaster, Kim continues his solo work with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He is an active performer and teacher across the United States and around the globe.
The Rose Tree Pops, formed in 1985, is a community orchestra committed to the performance of the world’s orchestral repertoire, including classical, light classical, and pops music literature. The orchestra has been under the direction of Roberta Winemiller since 2001 and has expanded its repertoire to encompass an even wider array of styles, including jazz and big bands.
Electronics disposal, shredding Saturday
As part of her commitment to combat identity theft, District Attorney Katayoun Copeland is providing a way for residents to safely and securely dispose of their electronics, including computers, cell phones and hard drives as well as the shredding of personal documents for free. The event is held Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m.-noon in the parking lot of the Clifton Heights Fire Company, 20 W. Baltimore Pike. All items are recycled. Residents also have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted, expired medications at the District Attorney’s Mobile Drug Drop Box.
“Our office is committed to protecting the community from identity theft, which can undermine a person’s financial security and lead to a host of other crimes,” said Copeland. “One of the most effective ways citizens can safeguard themselves against identity thieves is by properly destroying documents and electronic storage devices that contain personal and sensitive information.”
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 112,000 computers and approximately 350,000 mobile phones are disposed of each day, equating to more than 152 million phones thrown away in one year. When it comes to disposing of electronics, Copeland advises residents to ensure proper disposal, as electronic devices can provide information to criminals who are seeking to steal someone’s identity.
“Whether you are planning to sell your device or throw it away, the careless disposal of an old computer or phone could result in inadvertently handing over your identity to a criminal,” said Copeland. “These days our cell phones and computers contain all of our personal details such as passwords, account numbers, addresses and phone numbers which a criminal could use to steal your identity, steal your life savings” she said.
A document shredding truck is available to shred residents’ personal documents at no cost. Criminal Investigation Division detectives and members of the Office of the District Attorney are available to assist with unloading boxes from vehicles and to provide free brochures and information on preventing identity theft.
Residents are encouraged to bring the following items for shredding: tax returns older than five years; statements from banks and financial institutions; cancelled checks; paycheck stubs; credit card applications; and unneeded medical records and billing statements.
In addition to providing the safe and secure disposal of documents containing personal information and electronics, the event will also be a medication disposal event. Residents are encouraged to drop off their expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications which are a potential source of supply for illegal use and present a risk to public health and safety. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. By disposing of unwanted medications, residents can help reduce the supply of prescription drugs available to those who might otherwise try to steal, abuse or sell these drugs. Residents can dispose of unwanted drugs 24 hours a day, seven days a week at any of the permanent medicine drop boxes located at police stations across Delaware County. For details and locations, visit the Heroin Task Force website at www.co.delaware. pa.us/heroin