3 days Ago By Peg DeGrassa
MEDIA — The director of “Delco: The Movie” has been chosen to “flip the switch on 2025” at Media’s annual ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Special guest Chris Pierdomenico will usher in 2025 when he switches the light on the 2025 sign perched atop Spasso Italian Grill, 1 W. State St.
, in the heart of Media’s State Street District, at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday night. The New Year’s Eve excitement kicks off at 10:30 p.m.
when the DJ starts spinning party tunes at State and Jackson streets. Many of the State Street District’s restaurants are hosting special New Year’s Eve events, and are accepting reservations. New Year’s Eve selfie stations will be available for photos along State Street.
A highlight of the evening will feature a live performance by local singer Hannah Birzes before Pierdomenico takes the spotlight. Just before midnight, the countdown begins, and Delco’s own glowing orb descends from more than 100 feet above the buildings, thanks to the crane sponsored by Lift Pro Crane and Pro Tree Services. Festivities will conclude about 12:30 a.
m. Parking is free in the Baltimore Avenue Garage. Pierdomenico is the writer, director and producer of “Delco: The Movie.
” The film will make its debut at the Media Theatre on Friday, Jan. 17, with more shows Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan.
19, each followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmaker and cast. Tickets are available at www.MediaTheatre.
org. “There’s no better place to premiere ‘Delco: The Movie’ than at the iconic Media Theatre, the heart of arts and entertainment in our humble county,” said Pierdomenico. “Delco and red carpets might not seem like they go together, but in Everybody’s Hometown of Media, everything is possible.
I’m honored to throw the switch at midnight this New Year’s Eve to bring Delco into 2025!” The New Year’s Eve event is made possible by the Media Business Authority, which provides advocacy, resources and support to businesses in the borough. For more information, email: [email protected] or go to http://VisitMediaPA.
com. Families invited to celebrate countdown to noon at Rocky Run Y The Rocky Run YMCA and Greater Philadelphia YMCA invite local families to its Countdown to Noon from 11 a.m.
to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Rocky Run YMCA, 1299 W. Baltimore Pike, Middletown Township.
Families can welcome in the new year with a free daytime celebration of the new year, and a great day for kids of all ages that will include arts and crafts, games and more, plus a ball drop at noon. The event will offer hot chocolate and coffee for purchase through Darkhorse Coffee and more. Registration is not required.
This event is open to YMCA members and non-members. For questions, call the YMCA at 610-627-9622. Tickets on sale for Park Avenue Concert Series The Park Avenue Center, 129 Park Ave.
, Swarthmore, invites the community to party like it’s 1699 on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
at Park Avenue Concert Series, a concert of baroque classics. The evening of music will feature returning favorite performers, including Charles Abramovic on harpsichord; Philadelphia Orchestra violinists Marc Rovetti and Dara Morales; and Park Avenue Concerts director and Juilliard faculty cellist Amy Sue Barston. The concert will include gems of baroque chamber music and conclude with an inclusive performance of J.
S. Bach’s ebullient “Double Concerto,” in which all members of the community who play violin, viola or cello are invited to join in and perform alongside the featured performers. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for students.
The concert will be followed by a wine-and-cheese reception with the performers. For tickets, go to https://thepac.center/events/park-ave-baroque-jan-19-2025.
Train display open during first week of January The Aston Township Railroaders Club of the Aston Township Historical Society, invites train enthusiasts of all ages to view its annual display of model trains of all ages and types at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road, Aston. The trains will be on display and operating from 5 to 7 p.m.
from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Saturday, Jan 4. Residents and former residents of Delaware County can enjoy finding local Aston Township businesses and view many of the toy trains that they once had under their trees.
Springfield Library offers seated Zumba sessions, jigsaw puzzle competition Springfield Township Library will present sessions of Seated Zumba at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan.
7 to Feb. 11. Back by popular demand, licensed instructor Eileen Neuman will lead the six-week program, offering low-impact seated dance moves that gently work the muscles and joints to improve flexibility and joint movement.
All fitness and ability levels are welcome to join and enjoy salsa, merengue cumbia, and reggae sounds and movements. All levels are welcome to come and exercise and make some friends in a positive and welcoming environment. Registration is required for each session.
Springfield Township Library will also offer a cozy Winter Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan.
13. The evening will be geared to puzzle lovers and those looking for a relaxing yet engaging way to spend a chilly evening. Teams can test their skills against the clock as they work on cozy, winter-themed puzzles.
For more information and required registration for the Zumba or puzzle events: www.springfieldtwplib.com/events.
Springfield Township Library is at 70 Powell Road. For questions about either event, call 610-543-2113. Kids can celebrate New Year’s Eve at a countdown to noon Marple Sports Arena and James Tryon Photography will host a kids’ countdown ’til noon event on Tuesday, Dec.
31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.
m. at Marple Sports Arena, 611 Parkway Drive, Broomall. Families can ring in the New Year at noon with a balloon drop.
The special New Year’s Eve event for all ages will include a DJ from Party Master, entertainment, special guests from Minnie’s Magical Moments, complimentary photography from James Tryon Photography, skating, moon bounces, face painting, Marple Mountain and more. The café will also be open. Tickets are available at http://marplesportsarena.
hockeyshift.com or at the door. Tyler Arboretum announces Winter Fireside Shake off the winter blues and head to Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, for a fun-filled day at Winter Fireside on Saturday, Jan.
11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.
m. Family and friends can gather for a cozy outdoor adventure featuring fire pits and free roasted marshmallows. Attendees can also purchase treats like hot chocolate, Philly pretzels and other food and drinks by Dos Gringos, Munchy Machine and Dock Brewing Co.
Visitors can enjoy live guitar sets in Tyler’s heated barn, as well as take self-guided nature walks and a special guided hike. The event will also feature a snowman photo op, a Winter Gnome Scavenger Hunt, a kids’ story time and guided games. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets for outdoor picnic tables and grassy areas or they can warm up in heated indoor spaces in the barn and Terrace Room.
The family-friendly event is ideal for getting outside, enjoying the winter season, and making new memories together. Winter Fireside is free for members. Non-members can attend if they pay general admission.
No registration is required. For more information: https://tylerarboretum.org/fireside.
Aston American Legion to hold winter bingo Aston American Legion Post 926, 3220 Concord Road, Aston Township, will host winter bingo, with cash prizes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.
18. The event is open to everyone, with first come, first-served seating, payable at the door. Eleven rounds of bingo will be held, with cards costing $1 to $2, and the coverall round costing $5.
The Aston American Legion is accepting new members. Anyone who is a member of the military, a veteran, or has a spouse or any other family member who served, is welcome to sign up by calling the post at 610-494-0711 or attending the bingo to get more details. Red Kettle campaign gets financial boost The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettle campaign received a significant boost recently as two local groups stepped up to take advantage of matching donation opportunities.
Francy Cross, representing C&H Industrial Services, contributed $5,000, while Warren Sell, president of the Chester Rotary Club, added $1,000 on behalf of the organization. Major James Stephenson of The Salvation Army Chester Corps expressed heartfelt gratitude for the generosity, praising both groups for their unwavering support of the community initiative. “These contributions make a tremendous impact, and we are deeply thankful for their partnership in helping those in need,” said Stephenson.
The donations will help ensure that vital resources and services are available to local families during the holiday season and beyond. Readers can send types community news press releases and related photos to Peg DeGrassa at [email protected].
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