FREE WWII Talk, FREE Thanksgiving Dinner, FREE Santa Breakfast and Photos, and FREE GED Classes At DCCC

WWII Author To Give Talk

   Author William J. Fili, a World War II Veteran of 34 combat missions in a B-24 Liberator Bomber, will give a free presentation, open to the public, on his book Passage to Valhalla II 1:15 pm Wed. (Dec. 7) at Schoolhouse Center in Folsom.  Fili will also be available to sign his book, and books will be available for purchase for $10. No fee.
  To register or for more information, call (610) 237-8100.

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Upland Church Hosts Free Thanksgiving Dinner
  Resurrection Life Church, Eighth and Church Streets, Upland, will host its 8th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner 4 to 6p.m., Saturday (Nov. 19). A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is planned with turkey, stuffing, pie and all the trimmings. sauce and pie.
  Guests from local communities may enjoy their dinner in the dining hall or have it boxed to take home. Transportation and/or delivery are not available. The free community outreach service is sponsored by the members of Resurrection Life Church.
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Free Breakfast With Santa At Gateway
  Gateway Community Church will host “Breakfast with Santa” 9 to 11:30a.m., Saturday (Dec. 10) at the church, 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Middletown Twp.
  The event features a FREE Pancake Breakfast, Free Pictures with Santa (with optional professional packages available at cost), FREE crafts, holiday music and photo opportunities with festive props.
  All are welcome; no reservation needed. Email outreach@visitgateway.org; phone 484-444-0225; or go on line at http://www.visitgateway.org/ for more information.
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Free GED Classes Offered At DCCC
   In these difficult economic times, and amidst drastic cuts in funding, Delaware County Community College continues to offer free General Educational Development (GED) classes to residents in Delaware County. This program, funded by a federal grant issued by the PA Department of Education and the Bureau of Adult Basic Literacy Education, enables residents to a brighter future by completing their education.   
   Fall 2011 classes will be held in Chester, Media, Sharon Hill and Upper Darby. In addition, Basic Math classes are available at the Media and Sharon Hill locations for students needing additional help to prepare for employment or to review basic skills.
   The program will introduce a new class to improve English language skills, including reading and writing.  These classes will be held at the Sharon Hill and Upper Darby locations.
  The program is open to residents 18 years and older who have not gone through the traditional primary and secondary education process.  The GED classes, taught in a classroom setting, cover Social Studies, Science, Literature, Writing and Math. Students will also have access to a Career Counselor for guidance and recommendations throughout the program.
  Schedules and registration forms may be obtained at any Delaware County Community College location or online at www.dccc.edu/delcoged. Classes fill quickly, and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.