Special Snowed-In and Delayed Almost Non-Edition
Due to the weather (you did notice that it snowed, didn't ya?), this week's edition of Discover Lansdowne has not only been delayed a day, but basically reduced to the e-newsletter equivalent of plowed-over slush on the roadside. Yes, much of the content below is recycled from last issue, but in case you missed it last time, or are really, really stumped for Valentine's Day weekend activities, take a short break from all that shoveling to catch up on what's happening in Lansdowne.

A Candy Heart for Local Businesses
Speaking of Valentine's Day, here's a sweet thing you can do: Support the many local businesses that have braved the rough weather to continue to provide wonderful goods and services no matter what the conditions may be. When winter weather keeps us closer to home, we can truly appreciate how great it is to have shopping, entertainment, and other services all within walking distance. Remember, gift certificates are the perfect way to say thanks to that kind person who helped you shovel.

From Snowballs to Softball
Due to the recent storm, the Lansdowne Boys and Girls Club has updated the schedule for Saturday's Baseball/Softball events. Baseball and Softball Registrations will be accepted from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the LBGC Clubhouse at 7 West Baltimore Ave. There is ample parking in the lot across the street at 10 West Baltimore. The Mandatory Girls Softball Parents Meeting at 2:00 pm will also take place at the LBGC Clubhouse. If your child is playing softball this season, it is very important that you attend this meeting to help ensure that year's softball program is a success. If you have any questions, please call 610.623.8031.

Even More Romantic Stuff
The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra's annual Valentine's Concert takes place this year on VD proper and is a great opportunity to sit in the dark and hold hands with your special someone. The performance is at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 14 (duh), at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and includes works by, among others, Mendelssohn and Sibelius. And as of this writing, there's still a chance to make your reservations for one of Sycamore's two Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner seatings (5 or 8 pm), featuring a special menu and live music by Minas. Call 484-461-2867 soon to make a reservation!

Still a couple weeks away, on Saturday, February 27, Cinema 16:9 moviegoers will be treated to a one-time-only reading by local author Sue Lange of material taken from her 2009 collection of critically praised sci-fi short stories, Uncategorized. Lange's reading will be preceded, followed, and sometimes accompanied by guitar and vocal music performed by Gary M. Celima. This unique event is sure to fill up, so, again, reservations are the way to go: 484-461-7676. Tickets are $20 for the author reading and music plus the movie (which is to be determined), $15 for just the reading and music, or $7 for the movie alone. All proceeds will benefit Cinema 16:9. (You can download "Jump," the lead story in Uncategorized, for free here.)

Local Hoops Update
We hyped them up in the last Discover Lansdowne and they haven't lost a game since then, so we're going to do our part to keep their good fortune going by wishing good luck to the Penn Wood Patriots boys varsity basketball team as they seek to repeat as state AAAA champions. The schedule for upcoming games -- boys, girls, and all teams -- can be found here, so get out and support them at an upcoming game.

Pet Events Continue at Library
Love Your Pet Month continues at the Lansdowne Public Library with Friday evening screenings of 101 Dalmatians and Bambi on February 19 and 26, respectively; and an up-close-and-personal meeting with Ferret Man Dale Nupp and the pets that give him his nickname on February 28. (More details on all these events, including times, can be found here.) It's also still not too late for kids 12 and under to submit a one-page essay titled "Why I Love My Pet" to Rachee Fagg, the children's librarian at the Lansdowne Public Library. (The deadline is next Friday, February 19, so there's even time to adopt a pet if your child doesn't already have one!) Prizes will be awarded, and the winning entry will be published in the Animal Friends of Lansdowne newsletter.

Movies at Cinema 16:9
February 12 to February 18, various times
Uncertainty, Terrible Tuesday features
35 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne

Minas at Picanha Brazilian Grill
Friday, February 12, 7:00 pm; $22 includes dinner; BYOB
Reservations recommended: 215-743-4647
6501 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia

Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Sunday, February 14, 3:00 pm; $5 to $15
Upper Darby High School, Lansdowne Avenue

Sue Lange reading and music at Cinema 16:9
Saturday, February 27, 7:00 pm; $15 or $20
Reservations recommended: 484-461-7676
35 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne

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Applications for the 2010 Lansdowne Farmers Market season are now available here. If you've inquired about or been considering applying for a booth at our Farmers Market to sell your homemade product, now is the time to let us know. Just complete and return the form, and if the Market needs your product and there's space, we'll go from there. Again, we make no promises, but if you're interested, application is the first step.

This has been the scene nearly everywhere in Lansdowne lately.