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Every week we'll offer you the most comprehensive, local-friendly weekend planner that will keep your weekend packed for both you and your kids.Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. SMLL Evaluations When: Saturday, Feb. 16 from 7 - 9:15 p.m. Where: All Star Baseball Academy Why Go: Sr. Farm and Minors boys registered for this season will be evaluated over the next two weeks at All Star Baseball Academy. Senior Farm boys will be evaluated from 7 - 8:15 p.m. and Minors will be evaluated from 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. Cost: Free and required with registration Burlap and Bean: Minas When: Friday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Where: Burlap and Bean Why Go: The Minas duo, featuring Orlando Haddad (guitar, …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Library Book Sale When: Tuesday, February 5 through Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Newtown Public Library 201 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, Why Go: This multi-day book sale features 4000 books, including hardbacks ($1) and paperbacks ($.50). All books, including non fiction and fiction, will be displayed in 40 categories, with fiction books alphabetized by author. Specialty books are also available for $3.00. Boxes and bags will be available to carry your books home. All books sold on Saturday will be …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. In The Men's Room with Ann Crumb & Tom Fosnocht When: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Where: Media Theatre, 104 E. State Street in Media Why Go: Enjoy the music of this Tony nominated star, as she sings songs usually performed by men from familiar musicals. Cost: $25 Aquariums and Native Fish When: Sunday, Feb. 3 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Where: Haverford Reserve Darby Rd & College Ave, Haverford Why Go: Learn how to set up an aquarium and actually keep your fish alive. Learn…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. RESCHEDULED: Triple Play of Coaches vs. Cancer When: Monday, Jan. 28, at 3:30 p.m. (Note rescheduled date). Where: Marple Newtown Senior High School 120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square Why Go: Come out for an exciting night with the Triple Play of Coaches versus Cancer, Senior Night and MNBA Night. All MNBA players wearing their shirts will enter free of charge. The schedule for the evening is girls varsity at 6:00, followed by boys varsity at 7:30. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Coaches …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Worrall Elementary 5th Grade Fundraiser When: Sunday, Jan. 13 from Noon - 4 p.m. Where: Salon Bella, 590 Reed Rd, Broomall Why Go: Support the Worrall fifth graders by getting your haircut. Haircuts (no blow dry), spray tans and eyebrow waxing available. Cost: Haircuts and spray tans: $10; Eyebrow waxing: $5 In The Next Room When: Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. Where: Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore Why Go: The MN Players, …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Presentation: Improving Social Skills for Children Diagnosed with ADHD, Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism When: Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. - Noon Where:Temple Sholom, 55 Church Ln, Broomall Why Go: Ryan Wexelblatt, the Founder and Director of Camp Sequoia and Sequoia Kids Program which serve children and adolescents who present with social learning needs will speak on improving the social skills and social thinking skills for children diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger's and high-functioning autism …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. TakeOver: NYE VIP Party - Teens Only When: Saturday, Dec. 29 from 8 - 11 p.m. Where:Marple Sports Arena, 611 Parkway, Broomall Why Go: Teens age 14 - 19 can enjoy a night of clubbing at the Sports Arena. There will be black glow lighting, glow stick give-aways, and the hottest hip hop/electro/dubstep/top 40 music for dancing. Cost: $20 at door Tot Rockin' New Year's Eve Party When: Saturday, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. - Noon Where: Haverford Reserve, Darby Rd and College Ave, Haverford Why Go: Celebrate the …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Historical Society Christmas Gift Sale When: Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where:True Value Hardware 3564 W Chester Pike, Newtown Square Why Go: Great last minute gift idea. The Newtown Square Historical Society will have items for sale outside of True Value on Saturday. Unique gifts of building replicas, crocks, book and more will be on hand. Cost: Free Winter Wonderland and Breakfast With Santa When: Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. - Noon Where: Haverford Reserve, CREC Why Go: Bring your family to…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Milk & Cookies with Santa When: Saturday, Dec. 8 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Where: Burlap and Bean, Newtown Square Why Go: Bring the kids and their wish lists so they can meet with Santa, have milk and cookies and dance and sing to their favorite Christmas songs. Cost: Free Episcopal Academy Tree Lighting When: Friday, Dec. 7 from 4:45 - 7 p.m. Where: Episcopal Academy Why Go: Join friends and family at Episcopal's third annual Christmas tree lighting celebration! The event starts with an optional Jingle Bell …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Annual Holiday "Go Green and Give Back" Sale When: Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 - 10 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Marple Presbyterian Why Go: Shop for toys, games, books, CD's, videos, holiday dresses/outfits, winter coats, hats, boots and holiday dress shoes. In an effort to give back, please bring canned/non-perishable food items and/or a gently used or new winter coat, hats, gloves, scarves, socks and underwear. Cost: Free There's No Place Like Home, Dorothy's Adventures in Oz When…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Frost Bite Run - Antique Car Club Rally When: Thursday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Thomas Massey House Why Go: Come see the vehicles belonging to the Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania as they assemble for their annual Frostbite Run. See the historic cars, chrome, tailfins and Detroit muscle cars that the participants bring for the run on the grounds of the Massey House. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the "Toys for Tots" collection. Cost: Free Lego Mania When: Friday, Nov. 23 from 1 - 3 p.m. Where…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Hurricane Relief ZUMBATHON When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Where: Greek Orthodox Church of St Luke 35 N Malin Rd, Broomall Why Go: Get in shape having fun at a ZUMBATHON. All proceeds go to Red Cross and Salvation Army. Cost: $10 donation Improv Night at MN Players/Spotlight When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Where: Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore Why Go: MN Players (soon to be Spotlight Theatre) presents its next Improv Night this weekend in Swarthmore. Join the …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Backyard Compost Workshop When: Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Pennsylvania Resources Council, 3606 Providence Rd, Newtown Square Why Go: This workshop thoroughly covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper pile maintenance and how to use finished compost. Each participant or couple will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. Cost: $50 per person, $55 per couple MNHS Girls Basketball Adult Fundraiser When: Saturday, Nov. 10. 6:30 - 11 p.m. Where: St. Luke's…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Annual Hanukkah and Holiday Gift Fair When: Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Temple Sholom in Broomall 55 Church Ln, Broomall Why Go: Get some early shopping done. There will be jewelry, artwork, Judaica, books, home goods, toys, scarves, crafts, handbags, crafts for kids, a raffle and more to enjoy. Cost: Free St. Anastasia's Ladies' Night Out When: Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 - 10 p.m. Where: Saint Anastasia, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square Why Go: Check out over 20 vendors and get some …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. A Charlie Brown Halloween When: Friday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Oct. 28 Where: Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Why Go: MN Players, now known as Spotlight Theatre presents A Charlie Brown Halloween, based on the Charles M. Schulz characters, and adapted and directed by Josh Gosselin. Come celebrate part of the Halloween season with us. Friday, October 26 (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, October 27 (11 a.m.), and Sunday, October 28 (2 p.m.). Cost: $9 Ladies' Night Out When: Thursday, Oct. 25 …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Newtown Square Presbyterian Church Craft Fair and Bazaar When: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Newtown Square Presbyterian Church Why Go: NSPC's annual Craft Fair and Bazaar. Profits from this event are the major source of funding for the missions of NSPC's Presbyterian Women. Cost: Free Colonial Harvest Day and Marple Christian Church Craft Sale When: Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: The 1696 Thomas Massey House Lawrence Rd & Springhouse Rd, Broomall Why Go: Experience early …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. 50th Annual Pumpkin Festival When: Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Culbertson Elementary School Why Go: Families in the community are invited to attend the 50th Annual Pumpkin Festival and help support the Culbertson PTO. Enjoy a day of food, games, prizes, pumpkin carving and raffle baskets. Cost: Free 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Party When: Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. Where: Drexel Lodge Park, Newtown Square Why Go: Bring the family out for a night of fall fun. Enjoy a seasonal chili feast, …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Newtown Square Fire Company's Barbecue Fundraiser When: Tuesday, Oct 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Newtown Square Fire Company Why Go: Order now for Tuesday's pick- up and help the Fire Company with their annual Fall Fundraiser. Choose your meal of baby back ribs, pulled pork or pulled chicken. Meals include cold beverage, corn bread and a hot or cold side dish (Baked Beans, "Arkan-slaw") It's easy - order on-line! Cost: $8.50 - $16.50 depending on choice Newtown Square Pennsylvania Railroad Day When…
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day When: Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Where: Eight Delaware County collection sites including Broomall's Giant, Media Police Department and State Police-Media Barracks will host the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Why Go: Prevent the misuse or theft of prescription drugs and properly dispose of unused or expired medications. Delaware County Council and District Attorney Jack Whelan are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), …
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events. Second Time Around Kids Consignment Sale When: Friday, Sept. 21, noon - 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Marple Presbyterian Church, Broomall Why Go: This sale is huge. Everything you need for your child can be found here from baby equipment to soccer cleats, the sale has you covered with over 100 vendors - and they will be restocking on Friday night! Cost: FREE The Greek Affair When: Wednesday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 23 Where: St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall Why Go: This …