Delco launches ‘Keep the Cheer Here’ social media campaign
MEDIA » The year 2020 has been tough for everyone, especially locally owned shops and restaurants. This year, shopping local is vital to their survival. As the holiday season approaches, Delco residents are encouraged to shop local and Keep the Cheer Here!
In partnership with Visit Delco PA, the Delaware County Commerce Center, and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware County Council is launching the Keep the Cheer Here! social media campaign.
Residents are encouraged to put on their masks and visit a Delco shop or restaurant, and then post a picture or check-in using the hash tag #ShopDelco on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and tag @DelcoChamber or @KeeptheCheerHereDelco now through Dec. 30. Every post is an entry into the drawing for gift cards to businesses across the county!
“This is a fun and easy way to show some love and support for our Delco businesses who have been greatly impacted during the pandemic,” said Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer. “Delco business owners are our family, friends and neighbors. We need to support them. Put your money where your home is!”
Winners will be drawn each Wednesday and will be contacted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and mailed or emailed the gift cards.
“Delco has incredible shops and restaurants right here in our own backyard,” said Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland. “Instead of shopping at big box stores or online sites, support our local community at a time when they need it the most. Keep the cheer here!”
Residents are reminded to follow public health guidance while supporting shops and restaurants by staying home if they’re sick, wearing masks, social distancing and frequently washing and sanitizing hands. They should also take advantage of curbside pickup, online orders and delivery, and outdoor dining, when available. Delco businesses have worked hard to keep employees, customers and the community safe and residents need to do their part to protect the business community and also do everything they can to allow businesses to stay open.
To learn more about the Keep the Cheer Here campaign, and read the official rules, visit www.keepthecheerheredelco.com.
Prospect Park Town Watch offers Pet Photos with Santa Saturday
The Prospect Park Town Watch is holding its second annual Pet Photos with Santa event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Park Square Gazebo. For a $5 donation, pet owners can bring their own cameras to take a photo of their animal with Santa or the Town Watch volunteers will take the photo and e-mail it to the pet owner.
Additionally, Gnomes, with or without candy, will be for sale during the event and a gift basket raffle will take place, with boy, girl, dog, and cat baskets as prizes. Chances are $1 each, three for $2 and 7 for $5. People do not have to be present to win.
All dogs and cats must be leashed or in carriers during the event. All people who attend must wear a mask.
All proceeds will go to the Prospect Park Town Watch volunteers’ annual Toy Drive to benefit families in need at Prospect Park Elementary School. For more information on the pet photo event or the toy drive, visit the “Prospect Park Town Watch” Facebook page. The rain date is Dec. 5.
Lansdowne Theatre takes pre-orders for sale of historic seats
From its opening in 1927 and closure in 1987, the Lansdowne Theater served as the center of social gatherings in Lansdowne and eastern Delaware County. As part of the effort to restore and reopen the theater as a regional convert venue, the historic seats will be offered for sale at the Theater next spring. The historic seating will be replaced with a more modern version of the 1927 original seats.
Original 1927 aisle vintage seats will be available for $175 each and can be pre-ordered now. Additional middle seats will be available for $50 per seat. Replacement seating installed in the 1960s will also be offered for sale for $75 per aisle seat and $25 per middle seats.
To pre-order the seats for when they become available for sale in the spring, email info@lansdowneTheater.org. Buyers will be contacted when the date for pickup at the Theater is selected. Payment will be made upon pick-up.
The Lansdowne theater will be restored as a regional concert venue. The amount of
$12M of the $14M required to complete the project has been secured in financing and fundraising.
For additional information, visit www. LansdowneTheater.org or call 610-622
1234.
Pandemic support available for school age child care
Child Care Professionals Network recently announced that Delaware County Council has unanimously approved and funded its proposal for $2,000,000 for Delco School Age Child Care COVID Support. These resources are for families who have found themselves with additional child care related costs as a result of needing school aged care for their children who are not able to attend school full time due to the pandemic.
CCPN worked closely with Early Learning Resource Center 15 and the Delaware County Women’s Commission on this project. According to information provided by the ELRC there are approximately 320 programs open and accepting children on a daily basis. It is estimated that there may be upwards of 3000 families needing support. High quality care can cost up to $60 per day per child. This funding will provide a portion of those costs directly to the licensed center in Delaware County where the children attend. Families will be responsible for any additional costs.
Child Care programs will be sent payments directly for the children who are cared for and not to the parents. This program will be modeled after programs that are presently in place in neighboring counties.
Families and providers can review eligibility requirements and complete their applications at ccpnpa.org/covid-support. Questions can be directed to ccpnpa.org@ gmial.com. Applications will be accepted from now until Dec. 23.