FREE car wash, FREE Lectures, FREE Car Show, FREE Widow Support Group

FREE Car wash keeps ballet dancers on their toes!

MEDIA — International Ballet Classique (IBC) invites all cars young and old to a free car wash. Members of the Friends of International Ballet Classique will staff this free car wash providing your car with fast friendly bumper to bumper service on Saturday September 24 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Menta’s Sunoco Service Station , 200 South New Middletown Road, Elwyn, Pa. . Additional information and directions at 610-459-9221

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MIDDLETOWN MONDAYS LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH FALL 2011

In celebration of Middletown Township's 325th Anniversary, it was founded in 1686, the Middletown Township Historical Society presents the Middletown Mondays Lecture Series.  The talks begin at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month in 2011 (except December).  They will be held at Lima Estates,

411 North Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063

.  All lectures are free and open to the public, no registration required.

Monday, September 19

SAM RIDDLE: A MAN & HIS HORSES

by Kay Ferrari, Independent Scholar

Legendary horseman Samuel D. Riddle's father purchased mills at Pennsgrove on Chester Creek in 1843.  In 1854 the area was renamed Glen Riddle to prevent mail from being delivered to Pennsgrove, New Jersey.  Kay Ferrari has been interested in horses since she was a child and soon developed an interest in Man o' War, Sam Riddle and Glen Riddle Farm.  Her extensive research has led her to become an authority on Riddle, his family, and his horses including Man o' War and his most famous foal, 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral.

Monday, October 17

GHOST STORIES AND LEGENDS AROUND MIDDLETOWN

by Nancy Webster, Independent Scholar

The rich ghostly lore of our area is based on facts, phobias and cultural beliefs.  Come explore these stories from the 17th through the 20th centuries, only a few of which have been published, including  that of Middletown's own haunted house in Night Stalks the Mansion, first published by Stackpole Books in 1978.  Join historian Nancy Webster as she shares the region's tales of the supernatural that she has collected over the years.

Monday, November 21

TRAINS AND TROLLEYS THROUGH MIDDLETOWN

by Stan Bowman, Independent Scholar

Construction of the Philadelphia and West Chester Railroad began west from Philadelphia in 1852.  In 1855 the high bridge over Ridley Creek was built and by 1856 the first rail line in the Township ran from Greenwood (later Elwyn) to Grubb's Bridge (today's Wawa).  From the early 20th century into the 1930s there were two electric trolley lines that served Middletown.  Join rail expert Stan Bowman for this program on rail lines in the area regularly used by Township residents.

This schedule is subject to change, for up-to-date information please visit our website www.mthsdelco.org or call 610-316-5620.  This program has been supported in part by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, the Federal-State Partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (http://www.pahumanities.org/).

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Gibbons Automotive Brings Second Annual Rock-N-Roll Car Show to Media on Sept. 17

Event to Benefit Media’s Family Support Line

Cool cars, good food and family-friendly games and activities will highlight the second annual Rock-N-Roll Car Show, which will be held on Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the top floor of the Media Parking Garage, corner of

Baltimore Ave.

and Olive St. Admission is free.

Sponsored by Gibbons Automotive and Media Music Studio, both of Media, this year’s event will benefit Family Support Line, also based in Media. Family Support Line works to keep children and families safe from the harm of child sexual abuse and other family trauma through comprehensive prevention education programs and to promote healing through specialized treatment services.

Last year’s Rock-N-Roll Car Show drew hundreds of people. Love cars? Attendees will have the opportunity to see a range of outstanding automobiles, including hot rods, classics, muscles and exotics. But there’s also something for everyone: Attendees can also enjoy music, food and a range of games and activities.

Additional sponsors of this year’s event include Carol’s Auto Tags, Crozer-Keystone Health System, Five Below, the 401K Rollover Store, Jasper Engines and Transmissions, Professional Duplicating, Tattoos by RC and State Farm agent Ray Willoughby.

If you would like to display your car at the event, registrations are still being accepted. Sponsorships and vendor opportunities are available for those looking to promote their business and support Family Support Line.

For more information about the event, or to register your car or become a sponsor, visit http://gibbonsautomotive.com/rock-n-roll-car-show/.

Questions about the event can be directed to Mike Gibbons, (610) 566-6999; Christine Linvill of Family Support Line, (610) 891-5253; or Scott Davidson, (610) 627-1140.

Gibbons Automotive, with locations in Media and Wallingford, is a personalized automotive service and brokerage company. The experts at Gibbons can handle all of your car’s service needs, from diagnostics to engine tune-ups, brakes, exhaust and repairs. For more information, call (610) 566-6999 or visit http://gibbonsautomotive.com.

Media Music Studio is a state-of-the-art recording studio and music education facility, located at Franklin and Olive Streets in Media. For more information, visit www.mediamusicstudio.com or call (610) 566-1444.

For more information about Family Support Line, visit www.familysupportline.org or call (610) 891-5275.

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FREE Support Group For Widows/Widowers

 

The Widow and Widower Support Group, To Live Again, will meet At the

Old Country Buffet in Springfield on September 15th at 6 p.m.

For information call 610-534-0681.