Swarthmore Community Center

Golden Gnome Awards are Back!

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:52:04 +0000

SWARTHMORE COMMUNITY CENTER’S GOLDEN GNOME AWARDS ARE BACK ! After a year’s respite, and by public demand, the Swarthmore Community Center will hold its widely popular Golden Gnome Awards Talent Show on Saturday the 25th February. Stepping up to the plate as Emcee this year is none other than Borough Manager, Jane Billings, ably assisted by judges, Jeanine Osayande, Marty Spiegel and Scott Ford. A special mention must go to Scott for not only agreeing to judge but simultaneously he will be operating the infamous Gnome ClapOMeter. Tickets are on sale for $15 which includes beer/wine/snacks and are available at the library, or contact John @ 610-207-6494 or Carol @ 610-328-5737. Doors open @ 8 pm and the Show starts promptly @ 8:30 pm. Music lovers will be relieved to learn that the Krazy Kazoo Band, who many will remember from the 2009 Show, have agreed NOT to perform. Rumor has it there was some sort of financial incentive involved to ensure their non-appearance! Seating is limited, buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment

CANDY BAR BINGO

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:14:32 +0000

Presented by Swarthmore Community Center
6th Grade & Up

Friday, January 27, 2012
7:30 – 9:30 pm

Love chocolate? Love Bingo? Come out of the cold & play to win chocolate & other candy! Pizza & refreshments available for purchase

Admission: $5 but get a buck off by bringing a pack of pencils, to be donated to Chester Schools. Reserve tix by calling 610-299-5630. Seating is limited.

Ropin’ in the New Year-Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party!

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:47:08 +0000

Does the idea of keeping your kids up until mid night to celebrate the new year make you a little queasy?! Try a different kind of new year’s party this year! The Swarthmore Community Center has planned our 2nd annual Count Down to Noon!

Saturday, December 31, 2011
11 am- 12:30 pm

Light refreshments, crafts, games, food & a balloon drop at noon! $5 per child or $10 per family. Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook!

Creative Theater

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:33:07 +0000

Holiday break: Play in a Day
Dec. 27th-29th: 8:30am-4:30pm

Have you ever wanted to star in a play you helped create? Join us this winter break, as students learn all about theatre by doing it themselves! Children are guided, by the instructors, through a process where they play theatre games, create a story, and work together to make that story into a working theatrical production. The participants create their own character, plot, props, costumes, title, and everything else that’s needed to make the production complete. You get to play the part you have always dreamed of! The final stage is a performance of their original play for parents, family, and anyone else who wishes to come.

Contact: Joe Nowosielski
215-352-4677 ext. 105
www.artstechsolution.com

Community Open House

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:12:20 +0000

Come celebrate community spirit at our

                  OPEN HOUSE

Friday December 2nd – 7:30 until 9:30 pm

“Greet Old Friends, Make New Friends”

               Refreshments served

                     Adults Only

Ladies Night Out Quizzo & Food Drive

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:24:05 +0000

Friday, November 18th from 8-11pm at the Swarthmore Community Center.

We’re collecting food for Philabundance and having fun at the same time!
Bring Your own drinks, apps provided! Prizes for the winning team.

Clear out the pantry & help feed the hungry in our area!

$10 entry fee with food donation
$12 entry fee without food donation

High School Halloween Dance

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:45:22 +0000

Saturday, October 29 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Costumes are optional, clothing is not.
Saturday 29th October 7:30 until 10:30 pm
Ticket sales will be limited to 265 to be pre-sold at the Center on the morning of the 29th October 11 a.m. until Noon on a first-come, first-serve basis
Admission $11 per person but if you bring two cans of food for the Food Drive then $10 per person
Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door on entry

Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook! Please note: RSVP’s on Facebook are not accepted at the door!

2nd Annual Costume Swap & Mom’s Night Out

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:02:38 +0000

The 2nd Annual Costume Swap, is in hosted conjunction with the National Costume Swap Day that was started by www.greenhalloween.org. This is a great way to get new costumes for your kids and giving away old ones that you don’t need any more. Not only are we saving money but helping someone else in the process.

This is a MNO event, perfect timing for moms to get out and enjoy some much needed “Girl Time”. Everyone needs to bring at least 1 costume to swap out. For every costume you bring you get to take a new one in return. We will have a selection of fantastic foods. Bring a bottle of wine to share while you are mingling with friends, and checking out the businesses. This is a perfect opportunity for you get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

In addition to the swap, we will also be collecting new & gently used children’s supplies & clothing for Cradles to Crayons.
In addition to our Costume Swap we will be collecting new or gently used items for the Philadelphia based charity, Cradles to Crayons.

Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook!

Community Center Playgroup

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:09:31 +0000

The 2011-2012 season will begin with a free open house on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
Playgroup will meet for 21 sessions, (including the free open house) October through March (any snow days will be made up in April). We meet on the second floor of the Swarthmore Community Center, Wednesdays, from 9:30am – 11:15am.

The cost is $5 per child, per session for the first two children you bring (the 3rd and 4th are free!) Season passes will also be available for purchase in October for a discounted price.

Our playgroup is for children ages 9 months – 4 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We’ll play, sing songs, and read stories. We’ll also have occasional special activities throughout the season. Come play with us! Meet new people, make new friends, and hang out with old friends.

Email me with any questions, or if you want to be added to the email updates list. crystalgailevans@hotmail.com

Thanks, and I hope to see you in the fall!

Playgroup will meet:
October 12, 19,26,
November 2,9, 16
December 7, 14
January 4,11,18,25
February 1,8,15,22,29
March 7,14,21,28
(Make ups for snow days in April)

Aikido Koki-Kai

swarthmorecommunitycenter — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:35:33 +0000

Children

Monday & Wedesday 6:30 through 7:30 p.m. year-round
Ages 7 – 13
Fee: on request (discounts available for families with more than one child enrolled)

A gentle form of self defense, where size and strength do not make a difference. This class focuses on self-awareness, self-improvement and relaxation. Co-operative learning and play are used to teach principles.

Contact: Nick Nichols (610) 565-0340
Web site: www.kinow.com

Adult

Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. year-round
Fee: On request

A gentle form of self-defense, this Japanese martial arts class develops one’s strongest natural state through the study of basic principles of mind body co-ordination, with harmony rather than conflict as the basis of its practice.