BROOMALL–Russell Elementary School's annual Fun Fair will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and promises to be a perfect Saturday of indoor carnival games and activities for anyone with kids in the Marple Newtown area. Many games were home-made by Russell parents in previous years, including small carnival games for the little ones and hands-on arts and crafts. The cafeteria will offer food, drinks and baked goods for lunch. For those who like to take chances, the school will offer a 50/50, theme baskets (including a Great Wolf Lodge and Phillies basket), and various …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Newtown Township officials will be hold a special meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for the township's Act 537 sewage facilities plan.  According to Township Manager Mike Trio, the meeting will be held in the Marple Newtown School Board Room, located in the second floor of the Marple Newtown School District Administrative Building, due to a conflict with the Newtown Public Library Book Sale on Feb. 4 as well. "Personnel will be on location to direct the public," stated Trio in an email. Newtown Township supervisors will be present at the special meeting for discussion on the …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Are you a resident or own a business in Newtown Township? The last day to enter the Newtown Square Fire Co.'s Holiday Lights and Decorations Contest ends Sunday, Dec. 16. The contest is a fundraising initiative for the fire company. Proceeds from the contest will benefit the Newtown Square Fire Company Personal Protective Equipment Fund. Below are the following rules as listed on the fire company's website: ONLY residents and businesses in Newtown Township can register. Registration can take place on the Newtown Square Fire Co. website or you can stop by the Firehouse and …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Saturday is the day where the public can take a grand tour of the newly renovated Marple Newtown High School. Tours will start at 10 a.m. and last until 1 p.m. Saturday. Tours will be conducted by students ("Tiger Guides") who will take members of the community throughout the school, including the multi-million dollar project of the Performing Arts Center, science classrooms and gymnasium. In addition, parents and community members will learn more about the high school's current curriculum, extracurricular activities and athletics offered.  A ribbon cutting ceremony for the …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Got some time to spare after work today? Head over to the Bryn Mawr Health Center in the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square for a flu shot clinic. The clinic will last from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Can't make it? There are plenty of local options to get a flu shot within Marple Newtown Patch. Below is a list of where you can find flu shots and clinics: Through Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Walmart, Marple Crossroads Shopping Center. Flu shots are $25. Through Dec. 31 at Mackey's Pharmacy in Newtown Square, off of West Chester Pike. Ongoing, Giant Pharmacy, 2910 Springfield …

BROOMALL–Save the date: the 35th anniversary of the Greek Fair in Broomall will be held from Sept. 19-23 at St. Luke's Greek Orthodox Church. The multi-day fair will include performances by local dance troupes performing traditional Greek dances, live Greek music, and, of course, Greek food. The festival will also feature a traditional flea market called the Monastiraki, gift boutiques, a coffeehouse, and a traveling Ancient Greek Museum. There are also rides and games for the kids. The festival will kick off Wednesday, dedicated as Family Night where families can pay one price for rides. The…

BROOMALL–Don't forget to save the date for the Broomall Fire Co.'s fall carnival.  When:  Friday, Sept. 7, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Sep.t 9, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. which is Family Day.  What: The Broomall Fire Co. will be holding their annual fall carnival. Come meet the Broomall firefighters and enjoy some family time with rides, games, and food as well as face painting, a firefighter dunk tank, and a fire safety trailer on site. Save the dates for this fun family outing. Where: At the Old Marple School yard off of N. Malin Road and West Chester…

BROOMALL–The Marple Township Hero Scholarship Fund is sponsoring its 38th Annual Flea Market, Sunday, Sept. 16 at Delaware County Community College off of Rt. 252/Newtown Street Road and Media Line Road in Marple Township. The Marple Hero Scholarship Fund was established in 1968 to aid in the education of children, spouses, and partners of the any member of the Marple Township Police Department, Broomall Fire Co., Marple Township Ambulance Corps, and Woman's Auxiliary of the Broomall Fire Co., in the event of the death or permanent disability while in the line of duty. All proceeds of the …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Don't forget to save the time: at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday for the last 'Moonlight & Movies' event this summer. Bring your entire family, along with lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for the first of Newtown Township's summer outdoor movie screenings. Make sure to get there early to get a good seat. Chairs will start setting up around 7:30 p.m. This year will mark the fifth year the township will host the free outdoor movie series at Drexel Lodge Park, located off of West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The last movie of the series and the final feature movie for Wednesday is The …

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Don't forget to save the time: at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday for the 5th annual 'Moonlight & Movies' event. Bring your entire family, along with lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for the first of Newtown Township's summer outdoor movie screenings. Make sure to get there early to get a good seat. Chairs will start setting up around 7:30 p.m. This year will mark the fifth year the township will host the free outdoor movie series at Drexel Lodge Park, located off of West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The first movie of the series will feature How to Train Your Dragon. A family-…

Don't miss out on MN Players' Proof, the story of a young woman's struggles to deal with the death of her father. The play earned author David Auburn the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play and 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Best Drama. There will only be seven shows so try to make it out to Swarthmore United Methodist Church while you can to see the production.   Evening performances will take place on July 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m.; tickets cost $15. Can't make it at night? There will also be a matinee performance on July 22 at 2 p.m.; tickets cost $12. For more information and tickets, call …

BROOMALL–Rise and shine Wednesday morning with a little exercise: take part in a family-friendly yoga event July 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Broomall. The community event is free and open to anyone ages 3 and up. The event is hosted by Be Loved Yoga in Newtown Square. All levels are welcome to come and parents with children will also be able to experience a few moves with their tykes. Kids sequences will also be taught for the younger yoga participants. Don't forget to bring a yoga mat or towel and plenty of water. For more information, call 610-256-7467.

NEWTOWN SQUARE–Don't forget to save the time: at 8:30 p.m. on Friday for the 5th annual 'Moonlight & Movies' event. Bring your entire family, along with lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for the first of Newtown Township's summer outdoor movie screenings. Make sure to get there early to get a good seat. Chairs will start setting up around 7:30 p.m. This year will mark the fifth year the township will host the free outdoor movie series at Drexel Lodge Park, located off of West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The first movie of the series will feature Rio: The Movie. A family-friendly event for …

MEDIA–Delaware County Community College has announced a free career information session will be held on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the STEM Center at the college's Marple Campus, located at 901 S. Media LineRd., Media. The session will cover a variety of careers in the Healthcare, Information Technology and Construction Trade fields, and college representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide overview material.This is an opportunity to become acquainted with the many non-credit career preparation courses that start soon and continue through the summer. This can help …

MEDIA—Classes for students wishing to learn English or improve their understanding and fluency of the English language will be offered from mid-May and continue through early August at the Delaware County Community College’s Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media) and at the new Upper Darby Center (Barclay Square, 1570 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby).This 40-hour course is offered at the Marple Campus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:05-10:05 p.m., May 15 through July 19. A later section is scheduled for the Upper Darby Center, meeting Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons …

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? That's where we come in. Each week Marple Newtown Patch will post a quick reminder about the events, activities or important tasks whose deadlines have come. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY When: Tuesday, April 24, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. What: Though there aren't any contested local races in the Marple Newtown area, it's a presidential election year with a heated GOP primary race for a bid to the presidential seat. Don't forget to bring your ID as practice for November's …

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? That's where we come in. Each week Marple Newtown Patch will post a quick reminder about the events, activities or important tasks whose deadlines have come. ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAY When: Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Safely recycle old appliances and electronics at Marple Township's annual Electronic Recycling Day event. The event is in partnership with Haverford Township. Some of the items that will not be accepted at the event include …

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? That's where we come in. Each week Marple Newtown Patch will post a quick reminder about the events, activities or important tasks whose deadlines have come. CHESS CAMP When: Monday, April 2, at 9 a.m. What: Campers (ages 6-14) will be divided into groups based on skill level, so anyone from a total beginner to an experienced player is welcome. Silver Knights Chess coaches are highly-rated professional chess instructors, including a two-time U.S. Open champion…

We've seen hundreds of events come and go in the community, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed out on? That's where we come in. Each week Marple Newtown Patch will post a quick reminder about the events, activities or important tasks whose deadlines have come. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE When: Monday, March 25, at 4:30 p.m. What: To vote in the April 24th primary election, voters–over the age of 18–must register to vote by Monday. Where: The County Registration Commission, located in the Government Center Lobby, at 201 W. Front Street, Media. Cost: Free   …