Another Manic Monday With Loads Of FREEBIES Around Town!

 Meet Jim Donovan At FREE Marple Library Event

    Consumer expert and award-winning reporter Jim Donovan will be at Marple Public Library April 16 to help the Delaware County Library System (DCLS) kick off a two-year program to help residents. The innovative and educational library program is called MoneySmart@your library and the goal is to help residents better understand and plan their finances.
  Delaware County residents are invited to meet Donovan and to hear about the MoneySmart programs that will be offered at the 26 DCLS member libraries.
  Donovan is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning consumer reporter for CBS3 and is known for helping viewers with his “3-On Your Side” program.
  The series will help consumers become better money managers, both for themselves and their children.
  People are invited to attend the kick-off at 10:30a.m., Monday, April 16, at the Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will include copies of Quicken financial management software.
  “The MoneySmart program will be a great resource for residents, especially during tough economic times when people need to manage their money very carefully,” said County Council Member John McBlain, Council’s liaison to DCLS. “This is one more example of how important our libraries are to the community, as a place where people can easily access many resources, including computer access.”
  The MoneySmart project will feature programs on many topics; including both one time and multi-session classes.
  For details on programs, visit the DCLS website at http://www.delcolibraries.org/.

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Crozer-Keystone's Hospice Program  To Hold ‘Spring Remembrance Service’
   Crozer-Keystone Health System's Hospice Program will be holding a "Spring Remembrance Service," 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in the Main Lobby of Taylor Hospital, 175 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park.
  Each family who participates in the service is invited to bring a picture or memento in memory of a loved one. A member from each family will be invited up to the podium to state the name of their loved one and will be given a paper butterfly in their memory. The butterfly contains wildflower seeds that can be planted for a season-long memorial gift.
   For more information or to register for the service, call (610) 394-1017.
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  ‘Duffy’s Cut’ Author To Speak At Middletown Library

  The Middletown Free Library will host local author Dr. William Watson, who wrote The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut, as part of their “Read Locally: Local Author Series”, 6p.m., Thursday (April 12).
  Dr. Watson is a history professor at Immaculata University and the director of the Duffy’s Cut Project.
  For more information call the library at 610-566-7828 or email mireference@delcolibraries.org. Middletown Free Library is at 21 N. Pennell Rd. Lima.
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  Free Talk Offer By Top Environmentalist
  Environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak and answer questions on “Building the Movement to Save the Climate,” 7:30 to 9p.m., Tuesday (April 24) at Lang Concert Hall on the Swarthmore College campus.
  The free public event is sponsored by Pendle Hill.
  Called by Time magazine “the planet’s best green journalist,” McKibben is Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College and the author of a dozen books about the environment. His 1989 book, The End of Nature, is seen as the first book for a general audience on climate change.
  For more information, go to Pendle Hill’s website at http://www.pendlehill.org/, or call 610-566-4507. Located on 23 acres in Wallingford, Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center offering programs for people of all faiths.
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 FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection April 21
  The second of four household hazardous waste collections to help Delaware County residents  remove toxic products from their homes will be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m., Saturday, April 21, at the Transfer Station in Marple Township, Sussex Blvd. at Marpit Road. There is no charge to residents to drop off the acceptable materials.
  Categories of products to take to the household hazardous waste collections include flammables, pesticides, caustics, toxics, rechargeable household batteries, lead-acid batteries and  propane tanks which weigh less than 20 pounds.
  Residents may take oil-based paint, paint thinner, varnish, kerosene, gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, weed killers, fungicides, items containing mercury and cell phones.
  Residents should not mix materials.  They should tighten lids on all containers.  If containers are leaking, they should be packed in a larger container with newsprint to absorb the leaks.  Products should be brought in original containers with labels.
  Products which won’t be accepted at the collections are any unidentifiable waste, latex paint, appliances, asbestos, biological waste, explosives, gas cylinders, alkaline batteries, PCBs, pressurized CFCs and radioactive waste. No tires nor commercial or industrial waste will be accepted.
  For additional information, contact the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority at 610-892-9627.
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    Youth To Discuss Titanic At M-UP Library
  Area youth ages 7 through 12 can explore and discuss the sinking of the Titanic 4p.m., Thursday (April 12 at the Media Upper Providence Library, Front and Jackson Sts., Media.
  April marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Why was she considered unsinkable? Why weren’t there enough lifeboats? Did someone really predict the sinking? Attendees will find the answers to these questions and more.
  Registration is required; call 610-566-1918 or  email mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register. Check medialibrary.org/kids/kids-programs/ for more information.
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Volunteers Needed To Pitch in at the Darby Creek Clean-Up at Heinz Refuge April 21; FREE Lunch Provided
  Spring cleaning is taking place throughout the region and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is no exception.  The Annual Darby Creek Spring Clean-Up will be held 8 am to 12 noon  Saturday, April 21.
 Clean-Up Coordinator and Refuge Facilities Manager, Mike McMenamin said, "As in past years we'll be tackling many of the places where debris has a tendency to collect.  Staging areas will be at the Route 420 Parking area in Prospect Park and at the refuge main entrance at 86th Street and Lindbergh Blvd. in southwest Philadelphia."
    McMenamin said that he'd appreciate volunteers calling the refuge at 215-365-3118 to pre-register so preparations can be made as to how many work gloves, trash bags, and lunch items should be on hand. Volunteers should have sturdy work boots and/or footwear they won't mind getting muddy. Groups and individuals are all welcome to participate. After the clean-up lunch will be provided to all volunteers back at the Cusano Environmental Education Center.
   The refuge clean-up does not always occur on the same day as the Darby/Cobbs Creek Watershed-Wide Clean-Up, sponsored by DCVA. This is due to the tidal influences found in the lower portion of the watershed which includes the refuge.  This is one of those times so the rest of the watershed will be cleaned up on Saturday, April 28.  In total, the watershed encompasses 31 municipalities and 77 square miles.
    For additional information on the April 28 clean-up contact DCVA at: www. dcva.org
   The clean-up at the refuge is sponsored by DCVA, Friends of Heinz Wildlife Refuge, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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    Free Community Band Concert Saturday
  The Marple Newtown Community Band will present a free concert 7p.m., Saturday, (April 14) at Paxon Hollow Middle School in Broomall.
  Works include Clifton Williams' "Dedicatory Overture," Scott Joplin's "The Strenuous Life," John Philip Sousa's "Power and Glory," selections from “Evita,” and much more.
  For more information, call 610-308-8692 or click on "Contact" at http://www.mncb.org/.
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  Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day on April 14
    Come and join the fun at Ridley High School 9 am to 12 noon Saturday, April 14 for Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day, an annual offering of family fun, free health screenings, healthy food for sale, information, and activities.
    Visit over 50 information stations to find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy and stay fit! Drop in on interactive games and activities offered for children and adults. Stop by early for free gifts!  
  Sponsored by the Taylor Community Foundation (TCF), Taylor Hospital, Ridley School District, Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, and The Y.  This event will be one of the biggest health fairs in all of Delaware County.
   TCF is teaming up with Best Buy to bring Wii Fit and Xbox 360 Kinect activity station to the event. Stop by the TCF table to buy a chance to win a 32” flat screen HDTV and Xbox 360 Kinect Prize Package.
   Ridley High School is  at 901 Morton Ave in Folsom.
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  Autism Awareness Fair In Delco This Month
 An Autism Awareness Month Resource Fair will be held 5-7:30 pm Wed. (April 25) at DCIU Marple Education Center Cafeteria (near the main entrance), 85 N. Malin Rd., Broomall. Everyone is welcome to visit the Fair to obtain valuable resource information from agencies who specialize in the care of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
  For more information, contact Adrienne Flick at 484-423-7004, ext. 6710.
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Learn Reiki At Local Senior Center
   Senior Community Services' Center for Life Long Learning is offering Reiki 1 pm  Monday (May 21) at Friendship Circle Senior Center with instructor Janet Merrell, Reiki Master. 
  Reiki is a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and dedication of Dr. Mikao Usui. There is no belief system attached to Reiki, so anyone can receive or learn to give a Reiki treatment. The only prerequisite is the desire to be healed.
   For further information on the free class which is open to the public, call (610) 237-6222 Ext. 126   
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  Reading With Pets Program at Ridley Park Library
  The Ridley Park Library invites children in grades one to four into the library this spring to read books to the Pals for Life pets.
 Pals for Life is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for reluctant readers to practice reading to animals. The program will be held 7 to 8 p.m Wednesday, May 2 in the children's library. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, call the library at (610) 583-7207.
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  Celebrate Earth Day At Newlin Grist Mill
  Newlin Grist Mill’s 160-acre property is a nature preserve that is home to hundreds of plant and animal species. The plants and animals depend on visitors to be aware their ecosystems. That’s why Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, is calling on the community to volunteer this Earth Day to help with projects to preserve the Park’s diverse environment.
  On April 22, from 1 to 4p.m., Newlin Grist Mill will hold its first Earth Day event. Volunteers of all ages and experience will be on hand to help with various projects to get the Park ready for the spring and summer seasons.
  Projects range from assisting with the installation of new trail markers, planting new trees as part of a reforestation program, and placing new shrubbery along the trails to provided nutrients for wildlife in the park.
  Donations for the volunteers during the event include Herrs, Wawa, Home Depot, PennDOT and educational materials from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, and the Chester County Water Authority.
  This is a fair weather event only with no rain date. Participants interested in helping should call 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org.
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 FREE Shots For Emergency Responders
  The Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH) to conduct a free tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) clinic for emergency responders throughout the county.
  The Tdap Vaccination Clinic will be held 12:30 to 3p.m. Friday (April 27) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road. The vaccinations are available to all Delaware County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, fire company staff and volunteers, and all police department personnel.
  Tdap protects adults against three serious vaccine-preventable diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) are spread from person-to-person. Tetanus enters the body most commonly through cuts, scratches or wounds.
  Adults 19 years and older should receive a single dose of Tdap to replace one Tetanus Diphtheria booster, which is needed every ten years. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive the vaccination. Appointments are not necessary. The free vaccine will be available until supplies are depleted.
  This is the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for emergency and disaster responders. For additional information, individuals can call the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination at 610-891-5311.
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HCI Hosts Free Family Program
  St. Joseph University’s popular Head Basketball Coach Phil Martelli will be the keynote speaker when Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) hosts a free Town Hall Meeting and Community Resource Fair 6 to 8:30p.m., Thursday (April 12) at the Media Theatre
104 East State Street.
  Coach Martelli will talk about “Making Good Decisions.”
  The event is appropriate for all ages.
  Donations to Coaches vs. Cancer, a program of the American Cancer Society, will be collected and Coach Martelli donates his speaker’s fees to CVC.
  For more information, call 484-442-8532 or 610-566-0669.