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EDGMONT — Flight On Ice announced the return of their pop-up outdoor “real” ice skating rink to Edgmont, bringing a season full of festive family-fun starting in mid-November. For the second year in a row, Flight On Ice has committed to donating a portion of the rink’s proceeds to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association.
The Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink is at 4901 West Chester Pike next to Starbucks and Bonefish Grill at the Shoppes at Marville. The rink debuted last season, delighting thousands of guests, and has since been voted as the Best of Delco 2022 Fun Day Family Outing.
The Flight On Ice team plans to bring even more family-fun entertainment to the rink this year with ice skating sessions, fire pit lounge areas, heated private event tents, nightly programming featuring local entertainers, theme nights, and food and beverages.
A portion of the proceeds from both rink sales and sponsorships will benefit the veterans association, located just blocks away from the rink. Last season, Flight On Ice raised over $55,000 for the association to support the memorial and local veterans. Jon Schaffer, president of Flight Entertainment, said the organization hopes to double the goal this year and raise over $100,000.
In addition to the Edgmont venue, there will be at least three other Flight On Ice outdoor rink locations popping up throughout the region and a second possible Delaware County location to be announced soon.
Along with the Edgmont rink, the other locations that have been announced are at Vintner Wonderland at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City, N.J.; Ice at Pier Village in Long Branch, N.J.; and the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem.
The rinks will all open in mid-November and will remain open through February.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for individual and multiple rink locations. Family four-packs and season passes are also on sale. For more information, visit http://www.flightonice.com
The Springfield Area Educational Foundation will present the Philadelphia Boys Choir, under the direction of Jeffrey Smith and featuring a seasonal, full length concert on Sunday Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. at Springfield High School. Doors will open at 2 p.m.
This year’s fundraiser will feature the arrival of Santa Claus and free admission for children kindergarten through fourth grade, with free photos taken with Santa Claus.
Renowned for its commanding musicianship, intelligence and interpretative abilities, the Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir has cultivated a devoted following for its acclaimed concerts and performances.
For online ticket information, https://tinyurl.com/55e4ca3c, call the foundation Development Office at 610-938-6034, or email jan.griesemer@saef.net.
Tickets may be purchased at the SAEF/Springfield School District Development Office, 200 S. Rolling Road, or contact Susan Descano, choir event chair, at descasus@verizon.net. Tickets are priced at $30 for VIP reserved seating; $20 for general admission; $15 for students and seniors seating; group pricing is $10 each for groups of 10 or more.
For all patrons paying by check, make all checks payable to the foundation.
This year’s concert is dedicated to Ted Pasternak, known as “Mr. P” to his many fourth- and fifth-grade band students at Scenic Hills and Sabold Elementary Schools in Springfield.
For information on the event or sponsorships, contact: jan.griesemer@saef.net. For more information on the Philadelphia Boys Choir, visit http://www.phillyboyschoir.org/.
The mission of the Springfield Area Educational Foundation is to assist the academic, artistic and athletic experiences of the Springfield School District. As a 501c corporation, the Foundation’s responsibility is to secure funding designed to enhance the lives of our students within the Springfield and Morton communities. For more information, visit http://www.saef.net
The Providence Garden Club will host Dr. William Cullina, executive director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at Community Arts Center, Plush Mill Road, Wallingford.
Cullina will speak on the topic: “Conjugal Partners: The Remarkable Co-Evolution of Flowers and their Pollinators.”
In addition, a flower show and light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the event.
The Aston Township Lions Club will present Bingo, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Aston Community Center. Tickets are $20. The doors will open at noon.
Cash prizes, raffles and door prizes will be featured. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Everyone must be 18 years old to play.
Proceeds will benefit the Aston Lions’ charitable budget which supports the Lions’ annual children’s party, glasses for those in need, scholarships and other local projects.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) will host a town hall Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Widener University in Lathem Hall, 1301 Potter St., Chester. The event is free, but advance registration is required.
Residents of Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District can sign up for the event at https://bit.ly/3LNATNC.
During the town hall, Scanlon will provide an update on her work in D.C. on behalf of families in Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties and then take questions from attendees.
The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation will present the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival on Sunday, Oct. 2.
From noon to 6 p.m., Lansdowne Avenue will close and become a pedestrian-only thoroughfare between LaCrosse and Baltimore Avenues.
Centered in the heart of Lansdowne’s historic downtown in front of the Lansdowne Theater, the street festival is expected to draw more than 2,500 people for a full day of music, makers, craft brew, food trucks and more.
The team from Conshohocken Brewing Co. will be back again this year to pour throughout the day. This new regional brewer crafts IPAs, imperials and more.
This year, over 70 artists and makers will sell their wares along Lansdowne Avenue. Festival-goers can look forward to one-of-a-kind creations, demonstrations by the artists, and more.
YMCA Kids’ Stations are back again this year. They will be scattered throughout the festival grounds. The stations will include an inflatable obstacle course, free arts and crafts and many more free activities tailor-made to keep little ones happy.
Many of the restaurants and shops along Lansdowne and Baltimore Avenues are slated to open to visitors throughout the day and into the evening.
Attendees can look forward to spots for alfresco dining along the avenue as well as food and drink specials, too.
Popular spots include Crisp Chik’N, Lorraine’s: A Taste of the South, Foose Grill, Room 55, and great food and live music at Jamey’s House of Music. Other nearby restaurants will be setting up outdoor booths and several food trucks are coming as well. Food trucks include Algorithm Food Truck, Carmona Mobile Foods, Fiesta Churros, The Nacho Depot, Kona Ice and Foltz’s Pretzels.
For more information on the event, call 610-745-4063 or visit http://www.LansdownesFuture.org or http://LansdowneArtsOnTheAvenue.com.
The festival is a rain or shine event and is easily accessible by SEPTA.
The festival, along with many other arts events, is part of DelCo Arts Week, a celebration of art and music organized by members of the Delaware County Arts Consortium, a collaborative of arts and culture groups working to advance the economic vitality of the Delaware County arts and culture community.
The Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival is presented by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation.
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