Community Corner

Week Ahead: Paying for College, Halloween Safety, Farmers Market

See what's coming up this week in Marple Newtown.

What's going on this week in Marple and Newtown? Here's what we found but be sure to add anything we may have missed in the comments below.

  • Halloween Safety Magic Show at Newtown Library at 1 p.m. on Oct. 6. Laugh and learn about safe trick or treating with this interactive magic show for all ages. No registration required.
  • PRC Newtown Square Farmers Market at Mostardi Nursey on Wednesday 
  • Purchase the 2014 Free DVD/Videogame Rental Card on sale for $35 until Nov. 1 at Marple Library. Rent four FREE DVDS/videogames everytime you visit Marple Library in 2014 with this rental card. After Nov. 1, the card will cost $50.
  • The Route 252 roadwork construction project begins Monday.
  • Paying for College at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Marple Library. Learn about the college planning and financial aid process, including selecting a school that offers the best financial aid package, explore funding options and tips for graduating with less college debt. Registration is required.
  • Live a Healthy Life Workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Surrey in Media. The workshop for adults with diabetes, cardiac or pulmonary disease, arthritis, anxiety or any other ongoing health condition can learn how to communicate effectively with doctors and family, eat well, relax, manage pain and gain control of your life. The free 6-week workshop for adults age 60 and older who live in Delaware County will be offered every Wednesday through Oct. 30. Call Kathy Henderson at 610-566-0505 to register or for more information.
  • Darby Paoli Road remains closed indefinitely due to bridge damage in Radnor Township.
  • Sign up for a free one-hour, one-on-one computer or device tutorial at Newtown Library. Call or sign up at the library. Use a library computer or bring your own laptop, iPad or eReader device.
  • Marple Newtown High School Back to School Night at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2
  • Marple Newtown High School prospective student visit on Oct. 3
  • Marple Newtown High School Senior Panoramic Picture on Oct. 4
  • Marple Newtown High School Homecoming on Oct. 4
  • Marple Newtown High School Varsity Football vs Radnor at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4
  • Marple Newtown High School Homecoming Dance at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5
  • SATs at Marple Newtown High School at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 6
  • Culbertson Elementary School Picture Day on Oct. 1
  • Loomis Elementary School PTO meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3
  • Two for Tuesday DVD rentals at Marple Library. Rent two DVDS for the price of one. Two new releases at $2.12, two older releases for $1.06 or one of each for $1.53. Children's DVDs are always free.
  • PRC Newtown Square Farmers Market at Mostardi Nursey on Wednesday 


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