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Friday, October 29, 2010

Halloween Costume Parade!

Don your scary/cute/funny apparel and join us for the
Oakmont-South Ardmore Civic Association’s Halloween Costume Parade!

When: Saturday, October 30
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Legion Post lawn




Cheer on the neighborhood ghosts, spiders, princesses, & more!

From Legion Post to Oak Ln. to Laurel Rd. to Grasslyn Playground

Snacks & games await us at the end!


(Rain Date is Sunday, October 31 at 3:00)

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Haverford Township Zoning Board Public Notice - Billboards Hearing Nov. 4

NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board will hold the continued public hearing of Bartkowski Investment Group, Inc., on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 2325 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083.

Bartkowski Investment Group Inc., agent for Nancy Athanasiadis, owner of the property at 658 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, D.C. Folio No. 22-05-00477-00 and Andreas Bouikidis, co-owner of the property at 600 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, D.C. Folio No. 22-05-00461-00, both properties being located in the 5th Ward and within the C-4 Highway Commercial District; David J. Ross, co-owner of the property at 1157 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, D.C. Folio No. 22-01-02454-00, located in the 2nd Ward and within the O-1 Office District, Parks Car Wash, owners of the property at 2040 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA D. C. Folio # 2201-02458-00, located in the 1st Ward and within the C-1 Limited Commercial District and Akbar Mostatab, owner of the property at 1330 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA D.C. Folio # 2209-02734-00, located in the 2nd Ward and within the O-1 Office District.

Petitioner challenges the validity and constitutionality of the Haverford Township Zoning Ordinance, asserting that the provisions of Section 182-701 improperly exclude “advertising signs” as defined, and improperly exclude all non-accessory outdoor advertising signs. Petitioner plans to develop five non-accessory outdoor advertising signs.

All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Board. The Board will conclude the hearing at 11:00 PM and any unfinished business will be continued to a future meeting date.

Kenneth Richardson, Secretary
Zoning Hearing Board

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Informed Citizens Network: Reminder!!!

COME TONIGHT!!

Haverford Civic Council
Public Meeting
October 26th 7:30 PM


All residents are invited to our public meeting tonight (October 26th).

Come hear a presentation by the Haverford Y, as well as reports from various civic council projects (Freedom Playground, Ardmore Junction, Haverford Heritage Trail, the Library, Tree Tenders, and the Civic Council Survey).

The meeting will be held in the Community Room in the lower level of the library.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Rocky Horror Picture Show Party

Saturday, October 30th

Come watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show -- costumes are welcome, and bring the appropriate props (see http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/proplist.php for a list)! Doors open at 8:30 -- movie begins at 9:00. Cider and popcorn provided. Donations accepted at the door. Ages 18 and up only.

Support the much needed renovations at St. Andrews Church, built in 1898. Donations will be used to renovate the social room and stage (with the hopes of creating a community theater in Llanerch), as well as general renovations, such as repairing the slate roof and fixing water damage.

If you want to get involved, contact Rick Miller at rmille2@comcast.net.

Freedom Playground Grand Opening!!


Sunday, Oct. 24th 2:00pm

Haverford Reserve
Darby Rd & Marple Rd


The time has finally come! We raised over $370,000 to build a playground. We had over 2,000 volunteers come out and build a playground with their own hands! Now it is time to enjoy all our hard work - come and join us for our grand opening!! There will be live entertainment along with festivities and cake!!

Haverford Civic Council Public Meeting


October 26th 7:30 PM


All residents are invited to our public meeting on October 26th. Come hear a presentation by the Haverford Y, as well as reports from various civic council projects (Freedom Playground, Ardmore Junction, Haverford Heritage Trail, the Library, Tree Tenders, and the Civic Council Survey).

The meeting will be held in the Community Room in the lower level of the library.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Halloween Parade!!!

Get your loot sacks and costumes ready:
The Fourth Annual Halloween Parade at Grasslyn Park!


DATE: Saturday, October 30

TIME: 3:00 pm

PLACE: Grasslyn Park (meet at the Legion Post)

Presented by The Oakmont Civic Association:

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Haverford Civic Council Public Meeting

October 26th 7:30 PM

All residents are invited to our public meeting on October 26th. Come hear a presentation by the Haverford Y, as well as reports from various civic council projects (Freedom Playground, Ardmore Junction, Haverford Heritage Trail, the Library, Tree Tenders, and the Civic Council Survey).

The meeting will be held in the Community Room in the lower level of the library.

5th Annual "Open the Book" Gala

to support the Haverford Township Library

Llanerch Country Club
Saturday, October 9th

Preparations are being made for the 5th Annual "Open the Book" Gala to be held at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown. The evening will begin at 7:00PM with a cocktail hour and hors d'ouevres, followed by dinner and dancing--music provided by the Ken Ulansey Ensemble. Cocktail attire.

This year's event will be marked by a Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit Haverford Township Free Library. We are accepting sponsorships for the Gala and items for our Silent Auction.

If you wish to sponsor the Gala, please contact Donna Jones at jones@haverfordlibrary.org or Angela Gasparro, Chairperson, at amg524@yahoo.com for Silent Auction donations.

Oktoberfest on Friday, October 8th

Oktoberfest on Friday, October 8th
7-10 PM at Nitre Hall

The Haverford Township Historical Society invites you to its annual fundraiser on Friday, October 8th, which will be an Oktoberfest-style event at Nitre Hall featuring live music, beers from Victory Brewing Co., and a silent auction of items donated by local businesses and individuals. The proceeds from this event fund the Heritage Festival held along Karakung Drive in June. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. For tickets, send cash or check made payable to HTHS to Trish Woodman, 1114 Edgewood Rd., Havertown, PA 19083. Contact Trish at 610-924-0658 or johnwman@msn.com if you have questions.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Open House at The Grange October 10th

There will be an Open House at the Historic Grange Estate from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10. The day will include pumpkin painting -- The Friends of the Grange will supply the paint, so bring your creativity -- for a $5 fee; and a Scarecrow-making Workshop -- bring some old children's clothing, The Friends of the Grange will supply the know-how and the stuffing -- also for a $5 fee. Also, the historic mansion, at 143 Myrtle Avenue, will be open for free tours.

For more information or questions, call the estate office at 610-446-4958, e-mail grangeest@verizon.net or visit the website at www.thegrangeestate.org