Bomb Squad, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, and local fire and police departments are some of the scheduled exhibitors. 

   The Pennsylvania Freemasons Foundation for Children will be on hand to promote their Child Identification Program. (CHIP)  This program addresses the growing concern that over the course of a year more then one million children are reported missing in the United States.  Parents will receive computer-scanned fingerprints of their children along with a DNA kit.    

For more information about the Kids’ Fun Fair, please contact Senator Pileggi’s Media office at 610-565-9100 or stop by the office located at 100 Granite Drive, Suite 105, Media, PA, 19063.   

Aston Township Community Day is Saturday, October 7!  All residents are welcome to join in for this family-fun event.  The parade, featuring the Sun Valley Marching Band and the Quaker City String Band, begins at 10am from Neumann College and ends at Aston Township Community Center. 

   The Business Expo opens its doors at 11am and is held inside the Community Center.

   A shuttle is available from Village Green Mobile Home Community, Valley Vew Shopping Center, and Northley Middle School to the Community Center throughout the day.  Handicapped parking will be available on the ground of the Community Center. 

  Whether indoors for the business expo or outdoors for the games, contests, rides, and food, a good time is guaranteed!  

St. Francis de Sales, located on New Road in Lenni, is currently planning their yearly Octoberfest event that will be held on Saturday, October 21 from

9am to 7pm.  A limited number of vendor tables are available at $20 each.  Interested crafters may contact Tammy at 610-358-0649 or Sue at 610-459-3864 for information.  

The 1^st Annual Fall Festival, sponsored by Penn-Delco Educational and Cultural Foundation, will take place on Saturday, October 21, from 11am to 4pm at Northley Middle School.  Join us for a fun-filled day including food, games, music, and prizes.  Old friends, former classmates and neighbors will be in attendance!  

Mt. Hope United Methodist Church will host a Craft Fair and Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28 from 9am to3 pm.  The proceeds will benefit the Sunday 

School department and Youth Fellowship mission team.

   Bring your family and friends and enjoy the food, games, and fun!  

Aston Lions Club is hosting numerous events during the month of October.

Their dinner meeting is scheduled for October 5, at American Legion Post 926, starting at 6:30pm.  On October 12 at 7pm, Aston Lions will hold their monthly board of directors meeting at Aston Community Center.

   Aston Lions will be participating in our township’s upcoming Community Day and Business Expo on Saturday, October 7.  Lions members will meet at Neumann College at 9:30am to join in the parade that begins at 10am.  If you will be walking in the parade please remember to wear your vest or shirt.  The Lions will also be sponsoring a table at the Expo.  Lotto chances, pancake breakfast tickets, and White Cane buckets will be available.

   On Saturday, November 4, at 4pm the Aston Lions will begin setting up tables and chairs at Aston Community Center in preparation for their annual pancake breakfast that will be held on Sunday, November 5, from 7:30am to 12:30pm.  Ticket prices are:  adults $5; senior citizens $4; children 12 and under $3; children under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge.  All members are needed to help with the set up of this event.  Please contact Paul Maletsky, Frank Caldwell, Rob Cross, Bill DeAngelis, Al Fasano, Jim Hinderhofer or Anthony Shahadi to find out more information on the annual pancake breakfast.  

The General Federation of Women’s Club will participate in the Annual Aston Community Day parade on Saturday, October 7.  In addition to their float presentation at the parade the GFWC will also sponsor a table at the Expo held inside of the Aston Community Center beginning at 11am.  Chances will be available to win a handmade quilt created by Gloria Armstrong.

GWFC will celebrate their 50^th anniversary of service to the community with a tea on Saturday, October 28, at Aston Community Center.  Former members are welcome to attend.

   Virginia Burbage will host the GFWC board meeting at her home on Monday, October 16, at 7pm.

   Anyone interested in participating in Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” is invited to do so.  This event is scheduled for October 17 from 10am to 9pm.

  For information on these and other upcoming GFWC events please contact Norma Locke, president, at 610-497-5234. 

Senior Community Services are offering classes to senior residents of Aston Township during the months of October and November.  Please take a look at the following fall semester classes and plan to attend those that are of interest to you.  All classes will be held at Aston Community Center.  For additional information, please contact Ms. Farah Esfahani at 610-237-8100 x30. 

October 4 (9am – 1pm)
AARP 55 Alive Driving Course
October 4 (2pm – 4pm)  
Commonwealth Speakers
October 6(9am – 1pm)
AARP 55 Alive Driving Course
October 12 (1pm – 3pm)  
Power of Attorney Presentation
November 15 (9am to 1pm)
AARP 55 Alive Driving Course
November 15 (2pm – 4pm)
Commonwealth Speakers
November 17 (9am – 1pm)
AARP 55 Alive Driving Course