Lansdowne PA May 2008 Events

Lansdowne's 7th Annual
TOWN-WIDE Yard Sale
Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 am to ?? pm - Rain or Shine. Yard sales all over town. Fun and Free for the whole community! Saturday, May 3rd there are sales all over town. Flea Market Highland Ave. Parking Lot Maps available at: Stephanou's, Sunoco, Mar-Win Shop and Bag, Doyle's Deli, Lansdowne Library. Fun and Free for the whole community!

Lansdowne's Arts & Crafts Fair.
Saturday, May 3rd, there is ample free on-street parking. Arts & Crafts Show Lansdowne Arts & Crafts Show: Held in the parking lot next to PNC Bank (also home of the Lansdowne Farmers Market), artists and crafters will show their talent from 9 am to 3 pm. (Raindate is Sunday, May 4). Featuring artists you may have seen at the Lansdowne Arts Festival along with some talented newcomers. The varied works that will be displayed promise to be a feast for the senses. There will be food and drink for purchase. B101 is scheduled to appear from noon to 1 pm to provide music and give-aways. For more information on this event, go to www.LansdownesFuture.org/lacs. The Lansdowne Arts and crafts Show is an initiative of the Lansdowne Main Street Program (Phone:484.461.7001).

Second Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale
Saturday, May 3rd, enjoy the biggest yard sale of them all - the Lansdowne Boys & Girls Club takes over the Highland Avenue parking lot (behind Dunkin' Donuts) for their Second Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale. Featuring treasures and delicious sweets. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club. To make a donation: Contact Dennis Wettlaufer at 610-623-0803 (flea market), Lorretta O'Neill 610-284-5774 for (baked goods)

Pancake Breakfast benefits Epiphany House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to needy children. "Every child should have a loving and stable home. No child should ever be rejected or unloved." Saturday, May 3rd, from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Garden Church, Lansdowne and Stratford Avenue in Lansdowne. Cost is $7 for adults $5 for children 5 to 17; children under 5 eat FREE - Menu: pancakes (chocolate chip and plain), bacon, sausage links, fruit salad, orange juice, & coffee. Children's entertainment is: face painting, music, balloon sculpting, & magic!

Register NOW for Lansdowne's Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
On Monday May 26, the 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. 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) ** Stay for the annual Memorial Day Parade which follows at 10 AM and make a morning of it!

Make Your Reservation NOW!
Lansdowne Community Wine Tasting
(Sponsored by the Lansdowne Business Association)
On Friday, May 23, from 7- 9 PM, join us for delightful wines paired with a wonderful dinner & dessert. Mark your calendar and make your reservation for this fun community event featuring the wine and cuisine of California. Gourmet dishes prepared by California Native and professional chef, Javier Bendana. 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 National Bank at 484-716-4982. Please reserve early to guarantee your place.

Water Symposium - A Family Science Inquiry
Do you take water for granted?
Bring family and friends to Lansdowne Friends School on Saturday, May 10th, from
1 - 3 pm, for a fun and fascinating look into the role of water in our lives. Experience hands-on how water relates to weather, global warming, and pollution/run off. Learn about aquatic environments, how watersheds are formed, and explorations of both salt and fresh water. Join Lansdowne Friends School, the Center for Science in Society of Bryn Mawr College, and Darby Creek Watershed Association in what promises to be a wet and wonderful day no matter what the weather - there will be activities for all ages! Lansdowne Friends School is located at 110 North Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne. Please call 610-623-2548 with questions. Ample free on-street parking and school lot parking is available.

FREE Inspirational Documentary Film - Paper Clips
Come to the Lansdowne Library on Friday, May 16 at 7 PM Free admission, free pop corn and drinks. Rated G- Running time 1 hour and 27 minutes Some film footage of concentration camps and discussion of the Holocaust make this film unsuitable for small children. Suggested audience 10 years old and up. Sponsored by Lansdowne Borough and the NPFH Committee, PAPER CLIPS is the moving and inspiring documentary film that captures how these students responded to lessons about the Holocaust-with a promise to honor every lost soul by collecting one paper clip for each individual exterminated by the Nazis. Despite the fact that they had previously been unaware of and unfamiliar with the Holocaust, their dedication was absolute. Their plan was simple but profound. The amazing result, a memorial railcar filled with 11 million paper clips (representing 6 million Jews and 5 million gypsies, homosexuals and other victims of the Holocaust) which stands permanently in their school yard, is an unforgettable lesson of how a committed group of children and educators can change the world one classroom at a time.

Lansdowne Folk Club Presents:
Christine Havrilla Trio
On Thursday, May 22nd the show starts at 7:30 pm. For reservations or information call 610-622-7250. Our performances are at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne. Visit www.myspace.com/lansdownefolkclub email lfc.org@rcn.com We're a 501(c) (3) all volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to presenting folk, acoustic and blues music.

Lansdowne Farmers Market Starts Soon!
Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Lansdowne Farmers Market Starts!!! Held in the Parking Lot next to 26 North Lansdowne Avenue, Central Business District http://www.lansdownfarmersmarket.com

Lansdowne's
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26th the parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Honor those who have given so much by attending this patriotic community event. There will be veterans from past wars, bands playing, kids dancing, and free flags for all. Spend the morning in Lansdowne, first at the 5K Race, then stay for the parade. The parade starts at Stratford and Lansdowne Avenue, travels north on Lansdowne, then east on Essex to the high school where we have a brief inspirational program. Join us for a great parade! For more information contact Fran Wayne, our hard working parade coordinator, from Before Our Time Antiques at 54 W. Marshall Road: 610-259-6370 or email beforeourtime@comcast.net

Meet the Author/ Book Discussion
We will discuss Walk With Us by Elizabeth Gordon on Tuesday, May 27th at 7pm at the 20th Century Club, Library Room. Sponsored by Lansdowne Borough and the NPFH Committee. For more information call 610-623-7300 ext 6. You don't need to read the book to enjoy the story. Join us to meet the author and share a discussion of her experience. Books may be available for sale. If you want to read the book ahead of time it can be found at www.amazon.com or www.quakerbooks.org

Ratatouille: A FREE Movie
The Lansdowne Parks & Recreation Dept. sponsors a showing of the animated feature Ratatouille at Hoffman Park on Saturday, May 31st. Pre-show begins at 7:45 pm. Movie will begin at 8:00 pm. Refreshments will be available at the concession stand. Call
610-284-1493 or email Jerry Staiber at 20thcenturyclub@comcast.net.

Lansdowne Games Day
On Saturday, May 31 we will have the next Lansdowne Games Day. This will run from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, at The Garden Church, at 82 North Lansdowne Avenue, at the corner of Stratford Ave, in Lansdowne. If you think you'll be there (or just hope to) or if you'd like to run a demonstration game, tournament, miniatures battle, etc. - please drop me, John Desmond, an email -jdesmond@fast.net I'd like to have an estimate of 'people showing up' to arrange for room space. There'll be no admission charge, (though contributions to help cover the church's expenses will be welcome) We're making the Lansdowne Game Days a regular happening, to bring people together for friendly competition, fellowship and fun. Young children (although we hope they're old enough to realize that the playing pieces aren't edible) are welcome, but should be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (610) 623-1645 or visit http://www.thegardenchurch.org

Clean Up for Spring With Dynamic Cleaning!
Dynamic Cleaning Services is a family-owned and operated business founded in 2006 to provide high-quality, full-service cleaning to business and residential clients. Our areas of specialty include routine janitorial service, carpet cleaning, move in/move out cleanings, pre/post event cleanups, floor waxing, polishing and cleaning, pressure washing, window cleaning, emergency cleanups, water removal, and post flood carpet extracting. As a new member of the Lansdowne Business Association, we at Dynamic Cleaning would like to offer you 5% off your first job with us. Call or email us today! Phone: 484-538-0530 or info@dynamiccleaningusa.com.

Vegetarian Cooking Class at Life More Abundant
On Thursday, May 8th, at 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm, enjoy this class at 25 N. Lansdowne Avenue. Come enjoy a free vegetarian cooking class and sample some of the wonderful creations. Attendees must register prior to the event at the store or by calling Carl Arosarena at 610-259-0101 or email manager@lifemoreabundantpa.com Visit www.lifemoreabundantpa.com

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm join us for our special menu with a dessert and beverage buffet. $17 per person, Kids menu $10 Reservations preferred. Dishes include Challah French Toast for Mom, Steak and eggs for Dad, omelets and more! View full menu on line at www.MissionburritoPA.com For reservations phone: (610) 622-6900 or emial missionburrito@hotmail.com

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May Fair at Lansdowne Friends School
Join us, Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 am to 3 pm, for a lively day of family fun at Lansdowne Friends School, 110 N. Lansdowne Avenue, during our annual celebration of spring with great food, entertainment, games, crafts, vendors and much more! Stay all day or stop for a refreshing visit while touring Lansdowne's Arts & Crafts Fair. Please call 610-623-2548 with any questions. Ample free on-street parking is available.

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.
Tales from the Heart: by Vicky Town on Wednesday, May 14th at
6:30 pm. Enjoy "Stories Celebrating Mothers and Fathers", Vicky Town's final performance at the Lansdowne Public Library. This event is FREE.
Afternoon Movie Matinee: Underdog on Friday, May 16th at 4:00 pm watch Underdog. Rated "G", running time 90 minutes. Popcorn, drinks & snacks will be provided. Registration is required for this FREE event
Multilingual Story Time on:Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 pm. In honor of No Place for Hate Month at the Lansdowne Public Library, come hear tales in many tongues. This event is FREE.
Summer Reading Registration Begins! On Wednesday, May 28th, at 6:30 PM. Join us at for a cool kickoff with The Camden Riversharks' very own Finley Shark! Register today and get an extra 10 bug bucks when you complete your first report! Registration is required. This event is FREE.

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MUSIC NOTES:
Penn Wood High School Spring Concert
On Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 pm at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave. Lansdowne, the PWHS Spring Concert will feature performances by the PWHS Concert Choir, Concert Band and Jazz Band contact: Rob Cherry 610 284-8076 rcherry@wpsd.k12.pa.us

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Featured Pet: Marty Marty's exact age is unknown, but the vet has estimated him to be about 5 years old. He has a HUGE fat tom cat head and has had a very rough life... Marty has lived outside as a neighborhood stray for several months and had to kill birds to survive. He slept on a gravel driveway below a neighbor's car to keep shelter from the cold. Marty has tested POSITIVE for both FeLV/FIV. He is currently on vaccines and will be neutered shortly. He is a shy guy at first but once he gets to know and trust you, he will love to curl up in your lap- he LOVES to snuggle with people. Loves to sleep on window ledges, looking out the window. He can no longer go outside (due to being Felv positive). Marty must be adopted by someone where he can be the only cat, or by someone who already owns a FeLV (and possibly FIV) positive cat already. His health issues do not require anything by way of daily treatment. He just needs a safe, loving home. Marty is currently being fostered, sequestered from the other cats in the house. His foster caregiver is going to have a baby of her own and needs him placed soon! Please consider Marty, he needs a break! Animal Friends of Lansdowne

An Important Message from Chief Kortan
We have had a recent rash of home burglaries the past few days and the police have taken steps to increase protection and catch the burglar(s). We do not divulge all that we are doing for obvious reasons but our community's concerns are our concerns and we are actively investigating and pursuing all leads. The following links are useful: Neighborhood Watch and Burglary Prevention Practices

The most useful tool in our effort to protect our community is the entire community becoming our eyes and ears so that we maximize our efforts and work together to keep Lansdowne as safe as possible. Remember, nothing is insignificant. If it seems suspicious to you, please contact us and we can investigate further. Better to be safe than sorry.

Contact Dan Kortan, Chief of Police Lansdowne, PA at 610-623-0700 lansdownepd@comcast.net

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.

CleanOceanAction CleanOceanAction.org (COA) is a broad-based coalition of over 150 business, community, conservation, environmental, fishing, boating, diving, student, surfing, women's, and service groups. Check out these pdfs from COA with advice on cleaning, daily living, automobile driving, kitchen use, and lawns & gardens to see how you can help our environment in the simple tasks you do everyday.

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