Lansdowne PA June 2008 Events

So You Want to Write
Sunday, June 1st, from 1.00-4.00PM come to this workshop, led by Dan Simpson, for beginners and those who already know they love writing. Join Lansdowne's Poet Laureate in a relaxed and supportive environment where you will explore techniques for "jump-starting" those poems and stories you would like to get down on paper. Get beyond writer's block and shyness to the bold, hot writing that waits within you! This workshop will be held in the Bany Community Room of the Lansdowne Public Library. The workshop is free and open to the public, although an RSVP is requested. If you would like to take part in this workshop, please contact Dan Simpson at dansimpson@comcast.net. Lansdowne Public Library, 55 S. Lansdowne Ave, 610-623-0239.

All Church Picnic
On Sunday, June 1st, at 11:15 AM, the whole community is invited to join us on the church lawn (at Greenwood and Lansdowne Aves.) for food and fun at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne's all church picnic. The picnic will start at 11:15AM after the 10:00AM worship service.

America's Game and the Culture of a Nation at Lansdowne Public Library
Wednesday, June 4th, at 7:00 PM, come to the first in a series of three programs from the PHC. Commonwealth Speaker Richard Pawling will speak on "Baseball is a microcosm of American culture". Through the spirit of baseball past, and dressed as Asa "Count" Brainard (a hurler for the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings), interpreter Richard Pawling will help audiences to relive the formative years of our national pastime. Registration is required for this Library program, 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 Ave.

Lansdowne Folk Club Presents:
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Nicole Reynolds
On Thursday, June 5th the show starts at 7:30 PM. Enjoy old-time gospel and blues performer Reverend Billy C. Wirtz with special guest Nicole Reynolds. From the moment he sits down at the piano and lights into his Southern old-time gospel and blues with a twist, the six-foot-five-inch, goateed, tattooed tongue-in-cheek "Rev" commands the stage and spreads the "gospel" like nobody's business. 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.

Community Barbecue and Open house
Here we are Lansdowne... We want to showcase our church with an open house and front yard barbecue with down-home hospitality. Come join the fun, expecting a good time. Enjoy the great food, some games, and the welcome of church members. Barbecue and fixin's planning to be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on - Saturday June 7th. It's $5.00 a plate! (and $15 per family.) For further details contact the church office 610-626-0637. See you on the 7th. Contact David Braneky at 610-626-0637 or: lansdownebaptistchurch@verizon.net

How to Read, Understand, and Fall in Love with Poetry
Come to this workshop led by Dan Simpson Sunday, June 8th, 1:00 to 4:00 PM, at Lansdowne Public Library 55 S. Lansdowne Ave. Too many of us have come away from studying poetry in school with the idea that you had to be some kind of clairvoyant to understand it. We got the sense that there existed only one correct interpretation, and we would never find it. Come check out some poetry with us, beginning with song lyrics, and see if you don't find yourself relaxing into the world of words and enjoying the playfulness of interpretation. . and if you came to the last one, please come back; we'll be looking at new poems and song lyrics. Admission is free. RSVP preferred, but not required. If you would like to take part in this workshop, please contact Dan Simpson at dansimpson@comcast.net. Lansdowne Public Library 55 S. Lansdowne Ave Lansdowne, 610-623-0239.

Cooking through the Seasons with Chef DuBose
Have you ever wanted to learn to make those great tasting dishes and desserts? Well now you can. The Lansdowne Recreation deptment is now offering cooking classes. Chef DuBose will be instructing on the fundamentals of cooking while demonstrating various techniques. Find out great cooking secrets from an expert while preparing different courses using chicken, beef, pork and seafood. In each session he will feature different cuisine themes such as Italian, American, Asian and lastly desserts. 4 sessions: starting Monday June 9th to June 19th - Times: 7:00 to 9:00PM on Mondays & Thursdays for 2 weeks. Fee: $90 plus $45 for food/lab Instructor: Chef Darrence DuBose, director of admission/JNA Institute of Culinary Arts of Phila. Location: Twentieth Century Club, 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne PA. For more information and to register: Contact Jeri Staiber, recreation director 610-284-1493 or 20thcenturyclub@comcast.net

14th Annual Flag Day Celebration
Join us on the Lansdowne Borough Greene (corner of Lansdowne and Baltimore Avenues) at 7PM on Saturday, June 14th, for the Annual Flag Day Celebration. This event is sponsored by the Lansdowne Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Lansdowne Sofa Cinema Launches Its Summer Season
Saturday, June 14th: Cry of the Snow Lion with Special Guest Tsering Wangdi, The cost of the screening is $5. Seating is limited, and pre-purchase of tickets is strongly encouraged. Tickets are on sale at Noel Schmidt Furniture & Gallery at 32 E. Baltimore Avenue in Lansdowne. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday, 10:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.; and Thursday & Friday 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Showtimes for Cry of the Snow Lion are 6:45 PM and 9:15 PM; a reception and discussion with host Wangdi starts at 8:45PM. www.cryofthesnowlion.com
Saturday, June 28th: Retro Animation Showcase, classic cartoons from the 30s - 60s, full of fun for the family (and subtle social commentary) Showtimes TBA RESERVATIONS. Lansdowne Sofa Cinema has LIMITED SEATING. We encourage patrons to pre-purchase tickets.

Concerts at the Beach House:
Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers
Kate, Debra and Bob Beach present a house concert series at their home in Lansdowne. On Thursday, June 26th, enjoy Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers. Sometimes music is a collision of opposites. Realities clash and coexist, and the tension that results is scary and strange, but undeniably beautiful. Maybe that's why Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers embody so many conflicting unities and clashing identities. 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. Please email to bob@bobbeach.net or call 610-626-0012 www.myspace.com/concertsatthebeachhouse

Art Opening for Irma Shapiro at Noel Schmidt Furniture
On Thursday June 19th, enjoy this event from 4PM to 8PM. Refreshments will be served. Irma Shapiro defines herself as a colorist, mixing expressionism and impressionism on large canvasses with lots of brushwork. Irma has been the featured artist at multiple one-woman shows and has been featured in various publications including the Philadelphia Magazine. The show will be at The Gallery at Noel Schmidt's 32 E. Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, from June 19th to July 26th. Open during store hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat 10AM to 5PM, and Thur, Fri 10AM to 8PM. For more information contact Nadia Bond, interior designer, nadiawbond@yahoo.com

Where through playing with words, we open up
new worlds ...

Are you looking for personal, purposeful childcare? I offer in-home childcare with Spanish classes included! This is the "Best of both worlds"... Language learning in a home environment, provided by a Lansdowne local, PA-certified Spanish Teacher & Mom. Also available: "Mommy/Daddy and me" style Spanish classes, as well as Spanish and ESL tutoring. Call Anita at 610-256-4374, or email me at . info@wordPLAYworld.com Check out my website at www.wordPLAYworld.com

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St. Cecilia Conservatory Recitals
The public is invited to hear our kids and teachers perform a variety of classical and popular works on piano, guitar, percussion and voice. Concerts will be held in St. Cecilia's beautifully renovated recital hall at 131 N. Lansdowne Ave. Come hear our kids play on the school's two magnificent Steinway concert grands. Concerts are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Concert dates: Saturday, June 7th at 2:00PM and 5:00PM; Sunday, June 8th, at 2:00PM and 5:00PM; Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 and 5:00; Sunday, June 15th, at 2:00PM and 5:00PM. For more information contact Dolores and doloresciavola@comcast.net or 610-259-4057.

Beach Party - The First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne will be holding a Beach Party! Our Vacation Bible School, "Beach Party! Surfin' Through The Scriptures," will be held June 24th through the 27th, from 6:15 - 8:30PM. Kids ages 4-10 will make crafts, play games, make snacks, learn music and science. To register, call 610-622-0800. This is a FREE event, but we ask that participants bring a donation of a nonperishable food item each day of VBS for the interfaith food cupboard.

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Featured Pet:
NERO NEEDS A HERO!
He deserves the very best. Meet Nero, a special needs kitten who is, indeed, extremely special. And he may turn out to be just fine! Please take a moment to read his story: Nero was recently rescued on a porch in Lansdowne, but could not be kept by his rescue family. AFL stepped in and took him to our vet's office. We were immediately touched by his sweetness, cuddling and purring, and playfulness, and we knew that this was a very special boy who would be a devoted "people cat." Nero tested positive for feline leukemia, but we weren't worried since we know that kittens sometimes do test positive while they are still developing antibodies. To be safe, we boarded Nero at the vet's office while a confirming test was sent to the lab. A few days later, we had our answer. The lab test was positive, too. So Nero is still in isolation with our vet while we wait the requisite 3 months to retest him. It is still possible that he will test negative then!

Meanwhile poor Nero, who craves and thrives on human affection, is by himself with only sporadic visits from kindly hospital staff and AFL board members who have fallen in love with his winning personality, handsome tuxedo looks, and affectionate nature. If you think you might find a place in your home and your heart for this absolute charmer of a little cat (just 2-3 months old), please contact Animal Friends of Lansdowne as soon as possible. It is important for Nero to live (or be fostered) in a home with no other cats until we can be completely sure of his status in August 2008. It would be so much better for this wonderful little guy to be in a loving home for the next three months (or forever) than at a vet's office. Could you be the hero that Nero needs? ! Animal Friends of Lansdowne

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.

Housing Crisis Information
Lansdowne Borough Council is very concerned about the National Housing Crisis facing homeowners who are victims of predatory lending and sub-prime mortgage foreclosures. This urgent situation can affect anyone at anytime. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you have illness in your family and with that the high cost of health care. Maybe you took advantage of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage which has ballooned. If you find yourself in this predicament, don't be a victim. There is help out there. Council has collected as much information as possible for Lansdowne residents about relief agencies and programs in this area.

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