Lansdowne Announce April 2008 Issue

Concert at the Beach House
Kate, Debra and Bob Beach present a house concert series at their home in Lansdowne. The concerts feature both local and national touring performers. A $15 per person donation is requested, all of which goes to the artists. Soft drinks are available and you may bring your own beer,wine, etc. We also ask everyone to bring a snack or other food to share. Reservations are required. For reservations please email to bob@bobbeach.net or call 610-626-0012 www.myspace.com/concertsatthebeachhouse - Thursday April 10, Michael Young

Lansdowne Friends School Presents "Under the Sea"
Silent and Live Auction
Anchor yourself on Saturday, April 12, 7:30 to 10 PM, at our annual Silent and Live Auction at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, benefiting Quaker education at Lansdowne Friends School. Bid from an outstanding collection of treasure: crafts, jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles and some furniture. Other choices include vacations, theme baskets, a variety of services, admission to area theaters, museums, restaurants and sporting events, and much more! Indulge yourself with sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, wine and desserts! It's a fun night with live music for adults only, please. Cost is $25.00 per ticket. Please call 610-623-2548 to reserve your tickets today. You may also purchase tickets at door. Ample on-street free parking is available or at nearby Lansdowne Train Station.

The Garden Church's "Spring Celebration Banquet and Silent Auction"
The time is now!!! With two weeks to go!!! Please purchase your tickets, ($40 per person) place an ad (various prices & sizes) &/or make a donation to the silent auction (goods or services) for the: Garden Church's "Spring Celebration Banquet" at the Springfield Country Club, Springfield, PA. April 13, 2008 1:00-4:00 PM (immediately following worship) There will be a delicious luncheon featuring either chicken or salmon, salad, sides & dessert. Following the meal, there will be a short program including the showing of a recently completed DVD highlighting the church's ministry. The day will conclude with the big event.....A silent auction. The silent auction will have many, many goods & services available for purchase.

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Let your voice be heard - your vote counts!

Lansdowne's Arbor Day Celebration at
Sycamore Park
Join in on the celebration on Friday, April 25, beginning at 1:00 PM
(Rain Date: Monday, April 28) Enjoy the Mayor's Arbor Day Proclamation and announcement of winners of Creative Story Contest.

Mark Your Calendar and Come Out to Enjoy Our Performances: - 4/26/08 15th Anniversary Concert Beef & Beer featuring Hoots and Hellmouth, Robin Greenstein, and 5-3 Woodland - 5/22/08 Christine Havrilla Trio - 6/5/08 Reverend Billy C. Wirtz - Our performances are located at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne www.myspace.com/lansdownefolkclub Lee Jones 610-622-7250, lfc.org@rcn.com

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Concert
At Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Upper Darby High School
Family Affair - Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 3 PM . Michael Ludwig, Violin Mark Ludwig, Viola . F. MENDELSSOHN: Fingal's Cave Overture, Op. 26 . W.A. MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola . D. SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9, Op. 70
Contact: 610-284-3719. http://www.lansdowneso.org

Lansdowne's FREE Walking Workout
Ongoing Every Thursday, Until the 5K!
Use this class to compliment your walking routine. If you are participating in Lansdowne's 5K Run/Walk, you can join us for a FREE workout every Thursdays until the race, on May 26th. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Register for this FREE class by calling Kelly Bliss 610-394-2547. Get information on walking safety. Train your walking muscles. Stay motivated to keep your walking program on track. Get ready and get moving toward the Lansdowne 5K Run/Walk!

Register NOW for Lansdowne's Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
On Monday May 26, Wheel-measured 3.1 mile course starts & finishes Downtown Lansdowne & includes our historic tree-lined neighborhoods. Neighbors are encouraged to come out and cheer the runners and walkers. Run/Walk just for fun or compete for prizes that are awarded to top male & female finishers plus the top males and females in each of the age groups: 10 & under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40-49, 50 - 59, 60 and over. Stay for the annual Memorial Day Parade which follows at 10 AM and make a morning of it! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lansdowne Boys and Girls Club. Contact: Nancy Moore - 610-622-6988 (Race day registration opens @ 7:30 AM Race Starts @ 8:30 AM)

Make Your Reservation NOW!
Lansdowne Community Wine Tasting
(Sponsored by the Lansdowne Business Association)

Mark your calendar and make your reservation for this fun community event. On Friday, May 23, from 7- 9 PM Join us for delightful wines paired with a wonderful dinner & dessert. Bob Kieft, Lansdowne resident and wine enthusiast, will introduce aperitif, dinner and desert wines and explore basic parameters for tasting and appreciating wines. Bob has led wine tasting and wine appreciation seminars at Stanford University where he developed his appreciation for domestic wines. Bob is well known locally for hosting gracious gatherings to celebrate wine and fine food in his home. Cost is only $39 per person and includes sampling of 5- 6 wines and buffet dinner. This annual event is held at the Historic Twentieth Century Clubhouse. RSVP to Karen from Eagle Bank at 484-716-4982. Please reserves early to guarantee your place.

GRAND OPENING THIS MONTH...
Get 5% OFF Your Purchase at Life More Abundant
Explore our new store Downtown Lansdowne at 25 N. Lansdowne Ave. (Where Faden's Jewelers used to be.) Browse fascinating books. Find wonderful gifts. Buy health foods and more. Call 610-259-0101.

Seminar for Administrative Support Staff (and anyone who wants to improve organization, relationships, & more) Jasco Jems and Corporate Professionals are sponsoring a seminar for Administrative Support Staff. Choose either April 29 or May 1. Registrants receive a brand new career suit. Contact Joann Small at smallcom@aol.com or 484-461-7494. Topics-- Improve your ability to organize, plan, & prioritize. . How to effectively meet the administrative needs of your boss or/and department. . Understanding the importance of a professional presence on the job. . Communicating more effectively, including listening attentively and asking questions . Practice the keys to conflict resolution including dealing with difficult people and situations. . Effectively creating & managing a things to do list. . Learn the secret to personal & professional goal setting. ** Employers: This will be a great gift for your administrative professionals. This seminar coincided with Administrative Professionals are recognized nationally.

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Contact Kelly Bliss kelly@kellybliss.com and we can help you get the word out! Click here for details.

Lansdowne Friends Open House for Parents, Students, and More.
Last open house this spring for you to enjoy a tour of the school, see a slide presentation, and get your questions answered. Mark your calendar and explore the possibilities: Thursday, April 17, 9a.m.-11 am. Lansdowne Friends School is at 110 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne (610) 623-2548 www.Lansdownefriendsschool.org or email inquire@lansdownefriendsschool.org

Some of our Lansdowne Public Library Programs
Registration is required for any of these Library programs, please call 610-623-0239 x 5 , e-mail: lacsd@delco.lib.pa.us or stop by the library. The Lansdowne Public Library is located at 55 S Lansdowne Avenue.
Foundations in Money Management Thursday, April 10, at
5:30 PM is FREE but registration is required. Teens, 'tweens and their parents are invited to hear a presentation from Banking Center Manager Raya Fagg. Dinner will be served. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Japanese Storytime on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 PM, and Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 AM the Lansdowne Public Library is proud to be a part of the Suburu Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia! Join us for a Japanese themed storytime with crafts and activities.
Meet the Author! April 24, at 6:30 PM Katherine Ayres Author of Up, Down, and Around, Pennsylvania's 2008 One Book, Every Young Child Selection is coming to the Lansdowne Public Library! For all ages. However, all Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Book-a-teers on Mondays at 4:00PM-5:00PM the Book-A-Teers is a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 12. We discuss our favorite books and authors. Share your favorites with other children who love to read. PLEASE NOTE!! Changes have been made to the group! The Group still meets Monday but now we are meeting for two (2) half hour discussions! It's the same group and discussion that you enjoy with a new twist: Ages 7-9 will meet from 4:00 to 4:30 Ages 10 and up will meet from 4:30 to 5:00 Every Monday 4-5:00 PM -- NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Come One And All To A Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Lansdowne Boy Scout Troop 63
Join us at the First Presbyterian Church, Lansdowne & Stratford Avenues, Saturday, April 19, 4:00 - 7:00 PM Spaghetti Dinner $7 adults / $5 kids under 12 years old. Bring the Family or Take it Home!

Penn Wood High School Art Show
On Thursday, April 24 from 4 to 7:30 PM art will be for sale Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Avenue. This event is FREE. Come celebrate our students' achievement and attend the awards ceremony at 6 PM Also, enjoy food and live music and see demonstrations of drawing, painting, and ceramics!

Lansdowne Boys & Girls Club: Baseball, Softball, and Horseshoes The Lansdowne Boys and Girls Club will be having a few different things this year. We will be having our third annual
Horseshoe Tournament on April 27th starting at 12 noon at Ardmore Avenue Field. The cost of the event is $20 per person to enter and is played as a team tournament (2 people to a team). We will offer a cash prize for 1st and 2nd places. There will also be a children's 10 and under tournament for free and the winners will receive trophies. There will be food available for purchase. Contact Dennis Wettlaufer wettjam@comcast.net 610-623-0803.
Baseball and Softball Registration 2008 (for ages 5-15)- You may go to our web site www.lbgc.net , download a registration form, and mail it to P.O. Box 326, Lansdowne. You may leave a message at 610-623-8031. Also contact Justin Wertz, justincwertz@comcast.net 610-633-9347.

William Penn School Board meets in the Penn Wood High School Auditorium at 7:30 PM on the third and fourth Mondays of the month. Find out what is happening in our schools. Get involved.
Penn Wood High School web site.

To all organizations who sponsor Kid's Events: Please submit here!
We want to let all of Lansdowne know about your Kid's Events.

Featured Pet: Blinkie
Blinkie is about 10 months old and Blinkie is black with brown stripes - his foster Mom reports that he just gorgeous! Blinkie has been neutered, has tested negative, is up to date on his shots, is litter trained and is ready for a special forever home! Blinkie is definitely shy and relies on his littermate/fostermate Gussie to let him know that life is good with his human foster family, but the latest report was Blinkie was wrapped in a towel, asleep on his foster mom's lap, snoring. Blinkie doesn't like his foster Mom's dogs, so we'd like him to go to a home with no dogs. Applications are being accepted. Animal Friends of Lansdowne

Delaware County Animal Control Hosting a HomeAgain Microchip Clinic
This clinic is for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Colwyn borough hall, located at Third and Spruce streets. If your pet should ever get lost, the HomeAgain microchip will help make sure he or she is safely returned to you. A chip can be purchased for the low rate of $20 per animal and is good for the lifetime of your pet. However, they are limited to 50 microchips for this event. They will only be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. Please arrive early. The fee is $20. They will accept credit card (Visa, Master Card, or American Express) or cash. No checks please.

Lansdowne Borough

Borough Council meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at
Borough Hall ... come out and participate.

Lansdowne/Yeadon
Mult-Unit Conversion Program

If you own or intend to purchase a multi-unit property, and would like to reduce or eliminate the extra units, Lansdowne and Yeadon Boroughs can assist you with the costs of conversion. Learn how to receive up to $25,000 for converting a multi-unit property to a single-family home in Lansdowne and Yeadon Boroughs.

If you participate in a Lansdowne community organization, business, or know of a kid's event,
Please SUBMIT your Lansdowne event!