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                         Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society

Wednesday,  April 18, 2012“H.M.S. Titanic”

The Newtown Square Historical Society presents Guest speaker, Dr. Joseph Edgette, a retired Widener University professor and expert in various fields including the Titanic. Please join us in the Dunwoody Village Auditorium in Newtown Square, on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 for this FREE presentation.                  

    Dr. Edgette studied the Titanic for years.  On the night of the ship’s fateful accident, several members of a wealthy well known local family, the Wideners, threw a dinner party for Captain Edward Smith, who planned to retire after this last voyage.  Certainly a case of one voyage too many. The program will begin at 8:00 P.M.  There is no charge to attend this presentation and school children are welcome.  Fifteen minutes prior to the program, the Society will have a brief general meeting open to the public.  Come early to stay informed about what’s new in historic Newtown Square including our plans for Historic Newtown Square day on the first Saturday in June.   Dr. Edgette will give a stirring and informative talk on the history and 

tragic sinking of H.M.S. Titanic – the White Star Line’s unsinkable floating 

Palace.  He will make this monumental event come to life with slides, facts 

and anecdotes, and tell of its impact on local families and history.

Refreshments will be served, offering the opportunity to network and meet your neighbors.  More details can be found on the Society’s website: http/www.historicnewtownsquare.org/

Location: 

The Dunwoody Village Auditorium, 3500 West Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA

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 Doctor To Answer Questions In FREE Health Presentation
   Michael Stewart, MD, Taylor Hospital primary care physician, is holding an open discussion on Healthy Living, “Got Questions About Your Health? Ask the Doc!,” on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Helen Kate Furness Library, 100 N. Providence road, Wallingford.
Are you looking to find out ways to lower your  blood pressure” Do you have indigestion and can’t find relief” Are you trying to live a healthier lifestyle? Dr. Stewart will answer these and other general health questions at this informal discussion.
Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH to register.
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 CKHS To Hold FREE Skin Cancer Screenings
    Crozer-Keystone Health System, is offering free skin cancer screenings in April and May. Each appointment will include a clinical exam by a qualified physician.
April 21, 9 a.m.-noon -- Delaware County Memorial Hospital in its Regional Cancer center;
May 7, 5-7 p.m. -- Taylor Hospital, Short Procedure Unit;
May 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. -- Crozer Medical Plaza and Crozer-Keystone Center at Brinton Lake, Brinton Lake Dermatology, 500 Evergreen drive, Suite 20, Glen Mills.
For appointments, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH or visit http://www.crozerkeystone.org/.
For more information about cancer services, visit ckcancer. crozerkeystone.org.
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Come to the 4-H Spring Fair

Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The FREE Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square. Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year.  Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. Teen Council will earn money by providing hay rides to interested visitors. Bake sale items, snack bar and the farm gift shop will be available throughout the event.

4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from rocketry to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to sewing. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/programs/4-h

There’s still plenty of room in 4-H Day Camp, with extended child care options. Download a brochure from the website or call the office for a hard copy.  Programs offered include:  Archery, Farm Animal Care, Colonial Arts & Crafts, Horsemanship, Rocketry, Farm Animal Art, Woodworking and Candy Making.  Check the website for more information:  http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/programs/4-h.

Delaware County 4-H and Penn State are committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Kimmel Center Education Department

Hosts 10^th Annual  Tuition-FREE

 Teen Summer Arts Camps!

Young, Talented Student Artists Must Register by April 27

For Chance to Experience TUITION FREE

Two-Week Intensive Summer Arts Camp

With Choral/Vocal, Chamber, Jazz and Pipe Organ Instruction

WHO:       Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts’ Education Department hosts 10^th annual Teen Summer Arts Camp auditions with opportunity for young, talented musicians, ages 14 to 18, to audition for tuition FREE two-week summer arts programs with quality instruction in choral/vocal, chamber, jazz and pipe organ music.

WHAT:    Student artists, ages 14 to 18, must register by April 27, 2012 for chance to

audition for 10^th Annual Teen Summer Arts Camp. 

Selected students spend 10 intense days developing their artistic and creative skills with highly respected teaching artists from the performing arts community. All sessions will be held in the Kimmel Center Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The two-week arts sessions conclude with solo and ensemble demonstrations — "Moments of Sharing" — on Friday afternoons.

Interested student artists who would like to participate in the audition process for Kimmel Center’s Tuition FREE Teen Summer Arts Camp must:

                       

·         Register Online at http://www.kimmelcenter.org/education/maec.php specifying their preferred musical performance style (Choral & Vocal, Jazz, Chamber Music, Pipe Organ).

o   Compose an essay in 200 words or fewer, describing their artistic talent, performance experiences, and their potential contributions to a successful Teen Summer Arts Camp experience.

o   Provide non-refundable $25 registration fee for each camp registration form (check must be made payable to Kimmel Center Teen Summer Arts Camp or use the secure registration form above to pay online)

·         Hardcopy application forms may be mailed with payment and essay to:

Kimmel Center Teen Summer Arts Camp

260 South Broad Street, Suite 901

Philadelphia, PA 19102

WHEN:    Kimmel Center Teen Summer Arts Camp

Registration Deadline:

Friday, April 27, 2012

*Audition dates vary according to camp (see details below)

WHERE: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Philadelphia, Pa.

                        Registration Website:

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/education/maec.php

DETAILS:  

• Now in its 10^th year, the Kimmel Center’s Education department’s Teen Summer Arts Camp opens registration to the region’s talented young artists.

• Students advance their artistic and creative skills by undergoing intensive coaching sessions, small group instruction, daily ensemble rehearsals, collaborative interaction with talented peers, and master classes conducted by leading performing artists, organizations and educational institutions.

• *Audition & Session:

Choral/Vocal

Auditions: May 5 | 1pm - 2:30pm

Camp: June 18 – June 29

Audition Requirements: In a choral setting, applicants will be asked to sight-sing excerpts from two contrasting works selected by the conductor. They will also be asked to sing alone and with a small group.

Student Showcase Recital: Fri, June 29 | Noon | Perelman Theater

Join Teen Summer Arts Camp students as they showcase their repertoire with works spanning various styles and genres including musical theater. This dynamic showcase of student musicians follows their weeklong intensive training with teaching artists and guest vocalists in the study of vocal and choral techniques..

Jazz

Auditions: May 12 | 12:30pm - 4pm

Camp: July 2 – July 13

Audition Requirements: Applicants will be asked to play a blues scale, read excerpts of charts selected by the director in an ensemble setting.

Students study various styles of jazz music including Dixieland, Swing, Afro-Cuban and Contemporary and perform in large and small ensembles.

Chamber Music

Auditions: May 19 | 12:30pm - 4pm

Camp: July 16 – July 27

Audition Requirements: Applicants will play passages of chamber works selected by the directors. They will also be asked to play a portion of a work they have studied privately. Skill level is advanced. Technique and musicianship will be assessed

Pipe Organ

Organ audition is by special admittance.

Camp: July 2 – July 13

Student Showcase Recitals:

Thu, July 12 | Noon | Verizon Hall TSAC Showcase Recital

Fri, July 13 | Noon | Macy's Wanamaker Organ, 1300 Market Street

Teen Summer Arts Camp students share various pieces from their Pipe Organ repertoire. This dynamic showcase of student musicians follows their weeklong intensive technique and pedagogical instruction with talented guest and teaching artists. Don't miss this memorable recital by tomorrow's rising organ stars!

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