Springfield honors deceased community members in annual Springfield Athletic Association Walk
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield Athletic Association sponsored their annual Memorial Day Walk on Monday, May 31. Over 125 past members of the organization and community who have passed away were remembered in a one-mile walk from Halderman Field to the Springfield High School.
For over 25 years, the walk has been held to honor not only those who served the community over the years, but also those who gave their lives for our country. Signs of those who served are displayed along the walk.
The event was led with a prayer read by Austin Kiker and a brief overview of the walk intent by Bill McMenamin. Kevin McCormick read each of the names of those honored by this walk, and then over 60 members of the community walked the path of Springfield Road, Duncan Lane, Kerr Lane, Spring Valley Rd. and Leamy Ave., viewing memorial signs of all those being remembered.
At the end of the walk, walkers were treated to refreshments by SAA members Mike Smith and Brad Szell. They and SAA President Joe Johnson, along with Ed Crandley, are to be commended for their drive and support of this annual event and for making sure the families and friends of those walked for will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Delco Cruisers postpone car show
Due to inclement weather this past weekend, the Delco Cruisers/Brookhaven
Hometown Hero Car Show has been postponed to Saturday June 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the fundraiser in Brookhaven, benefiting the Brookhaven Borough Hometown Hero Banner Program. Spectators get free admission. Vehicle entrance fee is $20. Prizes will be awarded. Show is open to all makes and models.
For more information, visit www.delcocruisers. org.
Hedgerow Theatre announces summer attractions
Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley will present an outdoor Shakespeare by the Brook production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., June 16 through
July 10.
Love plots, mistaken identities, a roving band of outlaws, and a colorful cast of characters populate this rarely seen Shakespeare romantic comedy.
Shakespeare By the Brook: “Two Gentlemen of Verona” is directed by Lisa Villamil and stage managed by Sarah Hormell. The cast includes Cat Brennan, Joseph Colassante, Eli Dietrich, Abigail Kanes, Melody Ladd, Khalfani Louis, Thane Madsen, Michael McInerney, Kimie Muroya, Sue Wefel.
In this immersive production, the audience is as much a part of the play as the cast.
For the first time, Hedgerow invites audiences for a BYO outdoor experience. People can bring their own blanket, beach chair, picnic dinner, favorite wine or preferred cold one to share with friends and family for this special summer event.
Performances run 85 minutes without intermission and are best suited for ages 10 and up, due to heightened language, although all ages are welcome. All performances of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” are held outdoors on the green space next to Hedgerow Theatre, by the brook at 64 W. Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley. Free parking is provided.
Hedgerow will also present Children’s Theatre by the Barn, Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 1. “Cinderella” performances are through June 6 and “Peter Pan” performances are June 12- 27.
Tickets for Children’s Theatre by the Barn performances of “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan” are $15. Tickets for Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona” are $25. All children under 2 are free. For tickets, call the Box Office at 610-565-4211 or visit www.hedgerowtheatre.org. For groups of ten or more, e-mail Art Hunter at ahunter@hedgerowtheatre.org.
Win concert tickets and other prizes at 93.3 WMMR’s ‘I Bleed for Preston & Steve’ blood drive
The American Red Cross and 93.3 WMMR are teaming up once again to present the 16th annual “I Bleed for Preston & Steve” blood drive on Friday, June 18, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Virtua Health and Recovery Centers of America. Like last year, the drive is being held at multiple locations to accommodate coronavirus safety measures. Donors can choose to give blood at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave. in Oaks, or at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Ave. in Philadelphia.
Presenting donors will receive a free, limitededition, Preston & Steve T-shirt while supplies last. WMMR DJs will make appearances at each location throughout the drive and will give away concert tickets and other items to random presenting donors. Prizes and gifts are not redeemable for cash.
As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic and people begin to return to some of their favorite activities, the Red Cross is concerned about the impact this could have on blood donor turnout and the blood supply this summer.
There is no substitute for donated blood. Every day, patients rely on the generosity of blood donors to help them battle illnesses and injuries. Over the past 15 years, 93.3 WMMR listeners have donated close to 17,000 pints of blood, helping up to 50,000 patients and their families.
Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive by visiting RedCrossBlood. org and entering sponsor code WMMR or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
Radnor student wins $5,000 scholarship via Zoom Jeopardy
COVID-19 didn’t stop TruMark Financial® Credit Union from hosting its annual Financial Jeopardy competition and awarding scholarships to graduating seniors. Although the competition didn’t have the excitement of an audience, 10’ x 10’ screen, podiums, and buzzers, eight graduating seniors were excited to have the chance to win a $5,000 scholarship via Zoom.
Students from various school districts were given two scenarios focused on money management and were tasked with applying their personal finance knowledge by writing an essay. In addition, credit union representatives conducted individual interviews to test their level of understanding of budgeting, credit, and how credit unions differ from banks. Just like in the televised version of “Jeopardy!,” the competition included a final “Jeopardy!” question.
However, no wagering was done in this version. Credit union board of directors and representatives served as judges and scored the students on their essays, personal interviews, and their critical thinking aptitude.
The winner of the grand prize was Rebecca Zajac, a senior at Radnor High School. Her knowledge and ability to apply personal finance concepts landed her the first place distinction and a $5,000 scholarship. In the fall, Zajac will study environmental studies and interdisciplinary arts in a five-year dual degree program at Tufts University.