2011 Heritage Festival

Heritage Festival
Haverford Township Historical Society Heritage Festival

Sunday, June 5, 11am-4pm
Karakung Drive between Lakeside Drive and Manoa Road

Step into history with us...
Join us for one of Haverford Township's favorite community events as the Historical Society celebrates the rich, cultural heritage and local history of our area. In the beautiful and historic setting of Karakung Drive along Cobbs Creek, the Heritage Festival brings together people from all over the Township.

This year's event will feature:

· Historical re-enactors and demonstrations with tours of Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin;
· Live music all day with performances by the Penn View Brass Band, the Unskunkables, the Bloody Catholics, the Newtown Squares, 7th Heaven, the HHS Chorale, the HHS Marching Band Drum Line, DGD, the Havertones and HMS students Laura Winters, LJ Troilo, Issy Swantak and Sophia Ryan;
· Performances of Irish dancing, belly dancing and Colonial dancing as well as antique cars, model trains, demonstrations of vintage baseball and Colonial beer brewing;
· Food from local favorites jd mcgillicuddy's and Brookline Pizza as well as Centrella's Deli, Cupcakeology, local Boy Scout troops and Bruster's Ice Cream;
· Beer tent featuring brews from Victory Brewing Co. and Sly Fox Brewing Co.;
· Juried photography exhibition featuring photos taken in Haverford Township - "Capturing a Sense of Place";
· Local non-profits on hand to share information and network;
· Local artisans and crafters;
· Pony rides, a scavenger hunt and children's activities;
· And much, much more!



The Heritage Festival takes place on Karakung Drive between Lakeside Drive and Manoa Road. Parking is available at either end of the festival along the road. We encourage visitors to walk or ride bikes. A bike parking area will be available near Nitre Hall at the festival. The festival will be held rain or shine. Stroll the drive and enjoy the day with the whole family!! www.haverfordhistoricalsociety.org

HPED Bash

On Wednesday, June 15th from 7 - 9 pm
The Haverford Partnership for Economic Development (HPED)is hosting its:
First Annual HPED BASH (Building A Stronger Haverford) event
at Merion Tribute House, 625 Hazelhurst Ave, Merion, PA!


Please join us for this member appreciation event where you will have an opportunity to network with Haverford business owners, residents and township officials and get an update on recent HPED activities.


This event is FREE! Just make sure to bring business cards for networking purposes as well as questions and comments for HPED. Food and cocktails will be catered by the Oakmont Pub.

Party in the Park

Oakmont-South Ardmore Civic Association presents...

Party in the Park

Sunday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m.
Grasslyn Park Soccer Field

featuring:
We Kids Rock!
"Fun, interactive rock 'n roll for the young & the young at heart"

Come on out for a free, family-friendly rock concert at Grasslyn Park.

Pack a picnic, throw down a blanket, and enjoy a free afternoon dance party

with your neighbors in Havertown. Rock on!


For more information or to sponsor this neighborhood event,

contact Erin Gold at 610.389.4515 or Laura McClatchy at 917.972.1800

www.oakmontcivic.org

Volunteers Needed!

2011 Heritage Festival
Sunday, June 5
11 am to 4 pm
along Karakung Drive
Rain or Shine

Many hands make light work...can you volunteer for an hour or two at the Heritage Festival this year? We need volunteers to help with set up, direct parking, sell tickets, supervise pony rides, provide coverage for Nitre Hall, etc. Please contact Jeanne Angell at angellsrus@comcast.net if you can help, and indicate if you have a preference for a time slot.