HILLTOP CIVIC ASSOCIATION

PRESENTS

AN OUTDOOR MOVIE “UNDER THE STARS”

A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

MOVIE:  A Bug’s Life

PLACE: STEEL FIELD, HAVERTOWN (ON STEEL RD)

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012

TIME: 7:45 PM

 Remember when you were a kid, and the whole family would squeeze into the car and go to the drive-in for a movie?  Well here’s a modern day twist, a FREE movie under the stars at Steel Field.   ‘A Bug’s Life’ is a great animated movie for all ages.

Bring a blanket  or chairs and get ready for a fun night.   Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.  Get there early to find a good spot.  We had several hundred people at our last movie.  If the movie must be cancelled due to rain, we’ll post it here and at the field.   (revised rain date Sunday, June 10)

Your membership dues help to sponsor great community events like this one.  If you haven’t paid your dues yet for 2012,  you can mail your $10 check payable to Hilltop Civic Association c/o Susan Revelle, 1204 Fairview Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083.  The application form is available here on our website.  If you prefer, you can even pay by PayPal for a small fee to help defray the cost to HCA.   Our annual dues for the whole family is only slightly more than the cost of one ticket at a movie theater.

A big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Appliance Difference

Beer Guys

Bon Air Fire Company

 Bryn Mawr Trust

 Capello Plumbing & Heating

 CareSTAT Urgent Care

Great Clips (Drexel Hill)

 John Serock Catering

 Kane Paving & Sealcoating,

Senator Daylin Leach

Tip O’Leary’s

We’re also looking for volunteers so if you didn’t indicate on your application that you’re able to help, give Katie Cooper a call at 610-449-  3159.

In the meantime, save the date and we’ll see you at the movie!

Each year the HCA awards grants to students who have already graduated from high school and are currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a college, university, nursing program or business school. The amount and number of grants are determined based on funds available after our membership drive.  Applicants must be 25 years old or younger and must be the son, daughter, or step-child of a Hilltop Civic Association member. Recipients cannot be a previous winner of a grant. We had 37 applicants for the 2011 awards of $150 each. Congratulations to the recipients!

• Christine Montgomery, St. Joseph’s University, Class of 2013, Special Education
• Nicole Latella, University of Delaware, Class of 2014, Nursing
• Alison Miller, Liberty University, Class of 2014, Teaching English as a Second Language with minor in Spanis

Applications for 2012 can be returned with your membership application and must be postmarked no later than April 30th.  Don’t delay!

Our sixth annual HCA Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 7th and it did not disappoint. It was a beautiful day, and loads of children came armed with their baskets to collect some of those 2,300 filled eggs!  

We had a craft table and jelly bean contest set up by Kim Shoemaker and manned by two very responsible and eager 4th grade girls from Manoa (Nicole Mazella and Katie Lawler).  The Alex’s Lemonade Stand was manned by the Scala family and raised $500 in donations.  Creative Clubhouse had 6 Easels set up for kids to paint their own picturesm, and we had a tattoo station manned by Mary Anne Degnan and Cecilia Gerard (our former presidents).

There was also Face painting and a coloring contest, 20 raffles, and shopping with local craft vendors – Bowtessa and Strange Lady Jewelry, soft pretzels, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny (thank you Bon Air Fire Company). 

A big thank you to Gina Pompilio for her outstanding coordination of this popular event and her long list of businesses and volunteers who helped make this year’s egg hunt the huge success that it was. 

 A Special Thank You to the Following Businesses:

 CVS Pharmacy, West Chester Pike, Havertown

Hershey Chocolate Company

Bon Air Fire Company

Larissa Maffei Facepainting

Camden River Sharks

Dougherty Landscaping

Mr. A.’s Martial Arts School

Saigon Harbor Restaurant

Applebee’s Restaurant

Tony Roni Pizza

The Beauty Suite

Vito’s Hoagies

Allball Basketball Camp

Cottage Home Shop

Danielle Bacon Designs

McDougall’s Victory Cakes

J.E.K. Home Maintenance

Hilltop Baseball and Softball League

Manoa Elementary School PTO

Drexel Swim Club

Second Time Around Kids Consignment

Trinity Lutheran Nursery School

Creative Clubhouse

Silpada Jewelry

Bowtessa

Strange Girl Jewelry

 Thank You to our dedicated volunteers:

Chief Kevin Kramer

Commissioner Bill Wechsler

Terri Lynn Seavey

Debbie Cippola

Danielle Bacon

Denise Scala and family

Tina Crognale

Renee, Katie & Maggie Lawler

Jen & Kathleen Perthes

Kate Stickel

Chris Tucker

Nicole Mazella

Kim Shoemaker

Carolyn Steigleman

Erica Weihermuller

Holly Brangel

Lynn Grady

Mary Anne Degnan

Cecelia Gerard

Walt Weinrich

 This September, Hilltop playground got a new play system – a result of a partnership between the Hilltop Civic Association and Haverford Township’s Recreation Department. Stop by, and you’ll see how popular the new equipment is!

HCA approached the township at members urging to replace aging equipment last year.  Earlier this year, the Township contacted us to seek recommendations for modifications. After a few meetings and lots of research by our chairpersons, Sean and Kate Stickel, (pouring over catalogs and watching kids play at other area playgrounds), we submitted our recommendations which were accepted by the Township.  Just a few months later, the aging pieces have been removed and a new, safer, modern play system is in place.

“What a great result – it’s only one piece but it is making a big difference to the kids in the area,” said Amy Clevens, President of the Civic Association. “I’m so happy we were able to help with such an impactful project.”  Amy went on to on say that the Civic Association hopes to see new trees, benches, and additional equipment at the playground in the future.

Thanks to Sean & Kate Stickel (Concord Ave) for representing the Civic Association, as well as Township employee Eric Gillard (Park Maintenance Superintendent for the Recreation Department) for their partnership on this project!

In addition to your dues which helps fund HCA programs, WE NEED YOU to ensure our association will continue in the future.  We know there are many innovative, committed members who could become an integral part of the board.    It doesn’t take a huge commitment.  There are only five meetings a year, we have faithful volunteers who support or chair our events, and current board members will be available to provide guidance to new board members.

Our civic association sponsors events such as the 4th of July parade/program, Santa fire truck visit, Garden, Halloween, and Holiday lights contests, Education grants, tree lottery, and social functions.  We also partner with our commissioners to keep members apprised and involved when issues of interest arise in our neighborhood.

It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and to make our community stronger than ever!   So DON’T DELAY.  Contact a board member today for more information about getting involved.