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MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL TO HOST DINE WITH THE DOCS, SPECIAL ORTHOPEDICS EDITION
Darby, Pa. (April 24, 2012): Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital will host a FREE Dine with the Docs session on Arthritis Care and Treatment Options on Tuesday, May 15. The event will take place in the hospital’s Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium, located at 1500 Lansdowne Avenue.
The session will include a panel discussion led by physicians and musculoskeletal experts including Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Duffy, Physiatrist Dr. Pasquale Colavita, Radiologist Dr. David Mayer and Physical Therapist Michael Knapp.
Free arthritis assessments will be offered beginning at 5:00 p.m. The presentation, along with a complimentary dinner, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Registration is preferred, and individuals can register via www.mercyorthoseminar.org/Fitzgerald or by calling 1.877.GO.MERCY (466.3729).
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FREE ART EXHIBIT IN MARPLE TWP.
Van Buren Payne, was born in Toccoa, GA in 1939 and came with his family to live in Chester, PA in 1943. Twenty years later, he marched with the Freedom Now Civil Rights Movement. He retired from Sun Oil Company and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He has organized the first soccer league in Chester for the youth of the community, in addition to teaching art for several years.
Van, a 1959 art major graduate of Chester High School, furthered his skills by studying art at the Philadelphia Technical Institute, the Fleisher Art School, and Neumann College. He has exhibited in a number of group shows including University of Pennsylvania, Delaware County Community College, Eastern University, Lincoln University, Widener University and Villanova University. His solo exhibitions include the Media Public Library, the Players Club of Swarthmore, Gettysburg College, Neumann College, Cheyney State University, Alfred O. DeShong Museum, Bennett College, the Delaware County Historical Society Museum and Newtown Public Library. He will have a solo exhibition at the Marple Public Library in May of 2012.
Van is proud to share what he has learned by teaching others. He has taught art to youth at the following: Chester Upland School District’s Dare to Soar Program, Summer Gifted Program, Summer ESY Program; YWCA, Crozer Library, Freeman Art Gallery Summer & After School Youth Program, Bethany Baptist Church Youth Program, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Xi Chapter’s Kudos Youth Group and Delaware County Historical Society Museum (Secane Elementary School, 2011). He currently teaches art at Senior Citizen Centers in Chester, Concordville and Aston. Mr. Payne’s art can be viewed at the Marple Public Library from April 27th to May 31st.
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MINDING YOUR MIND WELCOMES MARIEL HEMINGWAYAcademy Award Nominee and Granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway Is Keynote Speaker for Free, Public Forum
Minding Your Mind is hosting its 7th Annual Mental Health Forum on April 30th at Temple Beth Hillel in Wynnewood. Keynote speaker, Mariel Hemingway, Academy Award nominee and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, will share her family’s journey from depression and suicide to wellness and balance.
Before Ms. Hemingway’s presentation, Minding Your Mind speaker, Francesca Pileggi, will present The Truth Inside: The Secret Side of Today’s Youth. Over the past year, Francesca has collected anonymous responses to the question, “If we actually knew you, what would we know?” from local students. The Forum will feature these secrets, providing tremendous insight into the secret struggles of today’s teens.
Minding Your Mind’s Forum is the largest free, public mental health Forum in the Delaware Valley, attracting over 800 people annually. Free registration is available at http://www.mindingyourmind.org/.
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‘Faces of Occupy Philadelphia’ Exhibit At Media Church Through Mid-May
The Faces of Occupy Philadelphia are on display through mid-May at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County in Media.
The faces are Leroy Forney’s colorful oil portraits from the encampment at City Hall last year. Setting up his easel on the City Hall plaza in the autumn, Forney began painting portraits of the Occupy participants. With each painting is a response to the question, “Why are you here?”
The artist says: “I painted these 25 portraits on-site, many before Occupy Philadelphia had been evicted from its City Hall campground [in late November]. I want the viewer to confront the essence of the individuals who were attracted to the site, whether they were or were not participants. I wanted to show that these were/are concerned, real people and not wild-eyed revolutionaries or spoiled dropouts of society, as they were frequently portrayed in the media at the time.”
The exhibit opened April 20 with a festive public reception followed by a talk by activist J. Alexander Sheppard, who shared his insider’s views on where the movement has been and what is happening now.
Sheppard, a Delaware County resident, told the audience that Occupy had changed the national conversation, bringing the issue of unjust economic inequities to the forefront. He said that the movement was committed to nonviolence, that it would not be involved in the November elections, and that it would be raising its profile, with Philadelphia as the site of a national Occupy gathering from June 30 through July 4.
Among many other observations, the engaging and informative Sheppard talked of his involvement with Rootstrikers, a network of activists fighting the corrupting influence of money in politics (Rootstrikers.org).
The Faces exhibit is sponsored by the church’s Occupy @ UUCDC group, which works to promote economic justice.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (uucdc.org) is at 145 W. Rose Tree Road, two blocks west of Route 252. For more information, call the church, 610-566-4853 or go to uucdc.org.
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FREE Speaker Presentation At Swarthmore Library
Swarthmore Public Library Presents
Commonwealth Speaker and KYW Newsradio Movie Critic
Bill Wine
Based on the Book: Bestseller Cinema
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
2:00 pm
We know in our hearts that books and movies are so different that we really shouldn't compare them. And yet, we just can't help it. In this presentation Bill Wine discusses the psychological differences between the reading and viewing experience. He also analyzes the way classic and modern novels have been translated into films. A collection of indelible written works that have provided the source material for storied, memorable movies are discussed, including The Grapes of Wrath, To Kill a Mockingbird, Schindler's List, Bridget Jones' Diary, The Graduate, A Clockwork Orange, The Silence of the Lambs, Sophie's Choice, The Maltese Falcon and more. And don't worry, we also deal with the insufferable bombs! Audiences are encouraged to bring their preferences, opinions, memories and questions.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Please register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org
Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
For more information, please call the library at 610-543-0436 or email at swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.
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Paper Shredding Event in Ridley Park
A paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind Ridley Park Borough Hall. Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted papers and documents they wish to be shredded. The shredding event is free but donations are appreciated.
The shredding event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridley Park Library. The Ridley Park Borough Hall is at 105 E. Ward Street, across from the fire station.
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FREE Spring Health Event
Crozer-Keystone's physicians and clinicians are holding a special event, “Spring Into Good Health: A fun, Free Health Event for Women of All Ages,” on Saturday, May 12, from, 8-11:30 a.m. at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield.
Come alone, bring your daughter, a friend or any other special woman in your life.
There will be lectures on stress management, total breast care, colorectal health and genetics, varicose and spider veins, lung disease, dizziness disorders, and more.
There will also be a free continental breakfast, tables with a range of health topics, raffles and giveaways.
Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. Call 610-284-8158 or visit http://www.crozerkeystone.org/ to reserve your spot.
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FREE Boat Safety Checks At Ridley Marina
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 4-2, 5NR will be conducting complimentary vessel safety checks at the Ridley Township Municipal Marina Ramp Days on May 5, 6, and 20. For more information contact Brian Stumm at bstumm@me.com.The Marina is located at the bottom of South Swarthmore Avenue in Ridley Township.
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Big Dreams Featured at Lifetree Café
Inspiration to pursue lofty dreams will be offered at Lifetree Café 6 pm Sun. (May 6).
The program includes a filmed interview and performance by jazz singer Mandy Harvey. Five years ago, Harvey experienced profound hearing loss. She continues to perform-with perfect timing and pitch.
"We often let obstacles stand in the way of following our dreams," says Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable. "But as Mandy's story demonstrates, pursuing our dreams can give us lives of purpose and passion."
The program includes practical tips to help people realize their dreams and aspirations.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at 29 N Lansdowne Ave in Lansdowne. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Pastor David Anderson at 610-622-6161 or stpaul@rcn.com.
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Mayor Nutter Announces ‘Star’-Spangled Roster for Philly 4th of July Jam at Wawa Welcome America! Festival
The Roots return as the house band for the “The Largest FREE Concert in America” alongside showstoppers Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more!
Mayor Michael A. Nutter this week announced a “star”-spangled entertainment line-up for the Philly 4th of July Jam, “The Largest Free Concert in America,” and cornerstone event of the 10-day Wawa Welcome America! festival. Four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots, will once again serve as the house band for the Philly 4th of July Jam, with the band’s drummer, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson serving as Musical Director. Joining The Roots will be a talented array of the brightest and boldest musicians in the nation including Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more at Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
“The Philly 4th of July Jam is the grand finale of our Wawa Welcome America! festival and the largest free concert in the United States,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “This year, it will be nothing short of spectacular as The Roots and Daryl Hall come home to Philly and we welcome Queen Latifah, Common and Joe Jonas to the City of Brotherly Love to offer Philadelphians and visitors from around the world a music experience they’ll never forget.”
Visitors will enjoy nearly every genre of music from R&B and hip-hop to pop and more from this all-star cast of musicians. Following this spectacular performance will be an amazing fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Musical Director ?uestlove of The Roots said: “We are very excited to be back again as the headlining band for the Philly Fourth of July Jam. It is an amazing event and we are proud to be an integral part of the show. You can expect an Independence Day celebration full of music right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway—Philly is the place to be for the 4th of July.”
Leading up to the Philly 4th of July Jam concert is the highly anticipated, day-long Party on the Parkway. The action starts at noon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Eakins Oval, featuring blocks and blocks of exciting and educational activities, games, entertainment and food for the whole family until 7 p.m.
The festival will feature three themed music stages and a wealth of music programming throughout the day, sporting events, dozens of food vendors and a Go 4th and Learn area presented by Radio Disney which brings education to life through interactive games, make-and-take arts and crafts, and a Radio Disney Music Stage.
For more Wawa Welcome America! event highlights visit http://www.welcomeamerica.com/.
Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.welcomeamerica.com/, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wawawelcomeamerica and follow us on Twitter at @July4thPhilly.
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FREE Philly Drum Project Meeting
Philly Drum Project Presents “Beats, Brews, and Banter,” Featuring UArts Educator and Music School Director, Marc Dicciani will meet Monday, May 7th
7-9pm at Roosevelt’s Pub, 2220 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, “Beats, Brews, and Banter” continues on Monday, May 7th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and feature Guest Speaker, Marc Dicciani, Director of the School of Music at UArts. “Beats, Brews, and Banter” will continue on the first Monday of each month with a featured speaker/clinician each month. Philly Drum Project provides a medium for drummers of all ages to share gear, lessons, beats and gigs, while emphasizing creativity, education, and community.
For more information, visit http://www.phillydrumproject.com/ or follow on twitter @PhillyDrum #
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FREE Career Transitions Workshops Offered
My Career Transitions Announces Topics for Upcoming Forums
WHAT/WHEN
May 12, 2012: Job Search Tips from a Recruiter
Are you confused about the role of recruiters and how best to work with them? Marcia Zaruba O'Connor, Founder and President of The O'Connor Group, a professional search organization, will explain the recruiters' perspectives during job search. People in job transition will gain a solid understanding of and practical advice on better negotiating the process of utilizing recruiters to their advantage. The result will be improved interactions and outcomes for both candidates and recruiters.
Zaruba O'Connor was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011 and one of Pennsylvania's 50 Best Women in Business. She serves on the Accounting Advisory Board at Widener, the Human Resource Development Advisory Board for Villanova, the leadership committee for the United Way: Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow and on the board for the Great Guy's Group. Marcia holds a Accounting BS from Widener and MS degree in Human Organization Development from Villanova University.
WHAT/WHEN
June 9, 2012: How to ACE the Interview
As both a career coach and former executive recruiter, Sandra Ford provides a unique insider's
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perspective on the best ways to master the interview process. She will offer key strategies, valuable tips, and practical ideas to help job seekers win offers through successful interviewing techniques. Members will learn how to confidently present themselves, answer difficult questions, and anticipate roadblocks.
Ford is the Executive Vice President and Senior Partner with Kelleher Associates, a career transition and executive coaching firm. Previously she was CEO for The Ford Group, Inc., a national "boutique" retained executive search and consulting firm and was a Principal with Korn/Ferry International, which is one of the world's largest retained executive search firms. Sandra holds, with highest honors, an MS in Organizational from the University of Pennsylvania and BS in Business Administration (accounting emphasis) from Penn State University. She recently was elected to the Board of Directors for the Main Line Chamber of Commerce.
WHERE
My Career Transitions meetings/forums are held the second Saturday of the month, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m., at Penn State's Great Valley campus, Main Building, Room 130/131, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa, 19355. There is no meeting in August or December.
WHY
My Career Transitions was started in 2005 by Penn State alumnus Bart Ruff and was named the number one networking association by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011. In the past five years, the group has helped more than 4,000 area professionals navigate job transition. The group has accomplished this without funding; it relies on the efforts of a dozen volunteers who contribute their time and talent as a way to "pay it forward" and help others. Today, the meetings are presented in partnership with Penn State Great Valley's Alumni Society. On average, 130 people register for each monthly meeting.
MyCareerTransitions workshops are FREE but advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mycareertransitions.com/.
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Lecture On Lafayette At Media Surrey
“The Marquis de Lafayette and the Battle of Brandywine,” will be the topic of a free lecture 1 to 2p.m., Wednesday (May 16), hosted by Surrey at Media, 302 S. Jackson St., Media.
The lecture highlights the little known role that the Marquis de Lafayette played in America’s war for independence, including his participation in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777.
The lecture, by Gene Pisasale, local historian and mystery writer, was inspired by a visit to Brandywine Battlefield. There will be a question and answer period as well as a book signing opportunity. Light refreshments will be served.
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FREE Training For Volunteers Who Will Hunt For Imperiled Species
Approximately two dozen volunteers of the Chester - Ridley - Crum Watersheds Association and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership will be trained by staff of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to comb area streams for some of the most imperiled animals in North America -- freshwater mussels.
The Delaware River Basin was once home to over a dozen species of freshwater mussels, and they once covered the bottoms of many area streams. However, only one is readily found today, and only in a few areas. The animals are valuable because each one filters up to ten gallons of water per day, and they can live up to 50 years or more. In doing so, they remove pollutants that would otherwise require expensive water-treatment plants. They even protect creek and riverbeds from washing away. And they provide food and reef habitat for Pennsylvania’s many species of fish.
Volunteers will use the training to locate the increasingly rare shellfish. They will then record information before returning each animal and reporting their discoveries to the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Locally, Workshop 1 will be held 9a.m. to noon, Saturday (May 12) at Ridley Creek State Park, Sycamore Mills road, Media.
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary needs volunteers’ help to determine where once-abundant mussel beds still exist. The information will help guide the restoration of these important animals, allowing the non-profit to more effectively use the limited funding it has for the Freshwater Mussel Recovery Program. The collaborative effort was launched in 2007 with help from The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and others.
For more information about these and future volunteer opportunities, call the Chester - Ridley - Crum Watersheds Association at (610) 892-8731.
The program is made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program.
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Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the FREE spring fair and open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 (rain or shine) at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center
395 Bishop Hollow Road
in
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.
Delaware County 4-H and Penn State
Darby, Pa. (April 24, 2012): Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital will host a FREE Dine with the Docs session on Arthritis Care and Treatment Options on Tuesday, May 15. The event will take place in the hospital’s Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium, located at 1500 Lansdowne Avenue.
The session will include a panel discussion led by physicians and musculoskeletal experts including Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Duffy, Physiatrist Dr. Pasquale Colavita, Radiologist Dr. David Mayer and Physical Therapist Michael Knapp.
Free arthritis assessments will be offered beginning at 5:00 p.m. The presentation, along with a complimentary dinner, will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Registration is preferred, and individuals can register via www.mercyorthoseminar.org/Fitzgerald or by calling 1.877.GO.MERCY (466.3729).
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FREE ART EXHIBIT IN MARPLE TWP.
Van Buren Payne, was born in Toccoa, GA in 1939 and came with his family to live in Chester, PA in 1943. Twenty years later, he marched with the Freedom Now Civil Rights Movement. He retired from Sun Oil Company and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He has organized the first soccer league in Chester for the youth of the community, in addition to teaching art for several years.
Van, a 1959 art major graduate of Chester High School, furthered his skills by studying art at the Philadelphia Technical Institute, the Fleisher Art School, and Neumann College. He has exhibited in a number of group shows including University of Pennsylvania, Delaware County Community College, Eastern University, Lincoln University, Widener University and Villanova University. His solo exhibitions include the Media Public Library, the Players Club of Swarthmore, Gettysburg College, Neumann College, Cheyney State University, Alfred O. DeShong Museum, Bennett College, the Delaware County Historical Society Museum and Newtown Public Library. He will have a solo exhibition at the Marple Public Library in May of 2012.
Van is proud to share what he has learned by teaching others. He has taught art to youth at the following: Chester Upland School District’s Dare to Soar Program, Summer Gifted Program, Summer ESY Program; YWCA, Crozer Library, Freeman Art Gallery Summer & After School Youth Program, Bethany Baptist Church Youth Program, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Xi Chapter’s Kudos Youth Group and Delaware County Historical Society Museum (Secane Elementary School, 2011). He currently teaches art at Senior Citizen Centers in Chester, Concordville and Aston. Mr. Payne’s art can be viewed at the Marple Public Library from April 27th to May 31st.
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MINDING YOUR MIND WELCOMES MARIEL HEMINGWAYAcademy Award Nominee and Granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway Is Keynote Speaker for Free, Public Forum
Minding Your Mind is hosting its 7th Annual Mental Health Forum on April 30th at Temple Beth Hillel in Wynnewood. Keynote speaker, Mariel Hemingway, Academy Award nominee and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, will share her family’s journey from depression and suicide to wellness and balance.
Before Ms. Hemingway’s presentation, Minding Your Mind speaker, Francesca Pileggi, will present The Truth Inside: The Secret Side of Today’s Youth. Over the past year, Francesca has collected anonymous responses to the question, “If we actually knew you, what would we know?” from local students. The Forum will feature these secrets, providing tremendous insight into the secret struggles of today’s teens.
Minding Your Mind’s Forum is the largest free, public mental health Forum in the Delaware Valley, attracting over 800 people annually. Free registration is available at http://www.mindingyourmind.org/.
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‘Faces of Occupy Philadelphia’ Exhibit At Media Church Through Mid-May
The Faces of Occupy Philadelphia are on display through mid-May at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County in Media.
The faces are Leroy Forney’s colorful oil portraits from the encampment at City Hall last year. Setting up his easel on the City Hall plaza in the autumn, Forney began painting portraits of the Occupy participants. With each painting is a response to the question, “Why are you here?”
The artist says: “I painted these 25 portraits on-site, many before Occupy Philadelphia had been evicted from its City Hall campground [in late November]. I want the viewer to confront the essence of the individuals who were attracted to the site, whether they were or were not participants. I wanted to show that these were/are concerned, real people and not wild-eyed revolutionaries or spoiled dropouts of society, as they were frequently portrayed in the media at the time.”
The exhibit opened April 20 with a festive public reception followed by a talk by activist J. Alexander Sheppard, who shared his insider’s views on where the movement has been and what is happening now.
Sheppard, a Delaware County resident, told the audience that Occupy had changed the national conversation, bringing the issue of unjust economic inequities to the forefront. He said that the movement was committed to nonviolence, that it would not be involved in the November elections, and that it would be raising its profile, with Philadelphia as the site of a national Occupy gathering from June 30 through July 4.
Among many other observations, the engaging and informative Sheppard talked of his involvement with Rootstrikers, a network of activists fighting the corrupting influence of money in politics (Rootstrikers.org).
The Faces exhibit is sponsored by the church’s Occupy @ UUCDC group, which works to promote economic justice.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (uucdc.org) is at 145 W. Rose Tree Road, two blocks west of Route 252. For more information, call the church, 610-566-4853 or go to uucdc.org.
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FREE Speaker Presentation At Swarthmore Library
Swarthmore Public Library Presents
Commonwealth Speaker and KYW Newsradio Movie Critic
Bill Wine
Based on the Book: Bestseller Cinema
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
2:00 pm
We know in our hearts that books and movies are so different that we really shouldn't compare them. And yet, we just can't help it. In this presentation Bill Wine discusses the psychological differences between the reading and viewing experience. He also analyzes the way classic and modern novels have been translated into films. A collection of indelible written works that have provided the source material for storied, memorable movies are discussed, including The Grapes of Wrath, To Kill a Mockingbird, Schindler's List, Bridget Jones' Diary, The Graduate, A Clockwork Orange, The Silence of the Lambs, Sophie's Choice, The Maltese Falcon and more. And don't worry, we also deal with the insufferable bombs! Audiences are encouraged to bring their preferences, opinions, memories and questions.
This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Please register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org
Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
For more information, please call the library at 610-543-0436 or email at swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.
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Paper Shredding Event in Ridley Park
A paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind Ridley Park Borough Hall. Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted papers and documents they wish to be shredded. The shredding event is free but donations are appreciated.
The shredding event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ridley Park Library. The Ridley Park Borough Hall is at 105 E. Ward Street, across from the fire station.
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FREE Spring Health Event
Crozer-Keystone's physicians and clinicians are holding a special event, “Spring Into Good Health: A fun, Free Health Event for Women of All Ages,” on Saturday, May 12, from, 8-11:30 a.m. at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield.
Come alone, bring your daughter, a friend or any other special woman in your life.
There will be lectures on stress management, total breast care, colorectal health and genetics, varicose and spider veins, lung disease, dizziness disorders, and more.
There will also be a free continental breakfast, tables with a range of health topics, raffles and giveaways.
Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. Call 610-284-8158 or visit http://www.crozerkeystone.org/ to reserve your spot.
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FREE Boat Safety Checks At Ridley Marina
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 4-2, 5NR will be conducting complimentary vessel safety checks at the Ridley Township Municipal Marina Ramp Days on May 5, 6, and 20. For more information contact Brian Stumm at bstumm@me.com.The Marina is located at the bottom of South Swarthmore Avenue in Ridley Township.
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Big Dreams Featured at Lifetree Café
Inspiration to pursue lofty dreams will be offered at Lifetree Café 6 pm Sun. (May 6).
The program includes a filmed interview and performance by jazz singer Mandy Harvey. Five years ago, Harvey experienced profound hearing loss. She continues to perform-with perfect timing and pitch.
"We often let obstacles stand in the way of following our dreams," says Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable. "But as Mandy's story demonstrates, pursuing our dreams can give us lives of purpose and passion."
The program includes practical tips to help people realize their dreams and aspirations.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at 29 N Lansdowne Ave in Lansdowne. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Pastor David Anderson at 610-622-6161 or stpaul@rcn.com.
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Mayor Nutter Announces ‘Star’-Spangled Roster for Philly 4th of July Jam at Wawa Welcome America! Festival
The Roots return as the house band for the “The Largest FREE Concert in America” alongside showstoppers Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more!
Mayor Michael A. Nutter this week announced a “star”-spangled entertainment line-up for the Philly 4th of July Jam, “The Largest Free Concert in America,” and cornerstone event of the 10-day Wawa Welcome America! festival. Four-time Grammy award-winning band, The Roots, will once again serve as the house band for the Philly 4th of July Jam, with the band’s drummer, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson serving as Musical Director. Joining The Roots will be a talented array of the brightest and boldest musicians in the nation including Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more at Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
“The Philly 4th of July Jam is the grand finale of our Wawa Welcome America! festival and the largest free concert in the United States,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “This year, it will be nothing short of spectacular as The Roots and Daryl Hall come home to Philly and we welcome Queen Latifah, Common and Joe Jonas to the City of Brotherly Love to offer Philadelphians and visitors from around the world a music experience they’ll never forget.”
Visitors will enjoy nearly every genre of music from R&B and hip-hop to pop and more from this all-star cast of musicians. Following this spectacular performance will be an amazing fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Musical Director ?uestlove of The Roots said: “We are very excited to be back again as the headlining band for the Philly Fourth of July Jam. It is an amazing event and we are proud to be an integral part of the show. You can expect an Independence Day celebration full of music right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway—Philly is the place to be for the 4th of July.”
Leading up to the Philly 4th of July Jam concert is the highly anticipated, day-long Party on the Parkway. The action starts at noon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 20th Street to Eakins Oval, featuring blocks and blocks of exciting and educational activities, games, entertainment and food for the whole family until 7 p.m.
The festival will feature three themed music stages and a wealth of music programming throughout the day, sporting events, dozens of food vendors and a Go 4th and Learn area presented by Radio Disney which brings education to life through interactive games, make-and-take arts and crafts, and a Radio Disney Music Stage.
For more Wawa Welcome America! event highlights visit http://www.welcomeamerica.com/.
Wawa Welcome America! is a multi-day festival that celebrates America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Philadelphia, and is produced by Welcome America, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.welcomeamerica.com/, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wawawelcomeamerica and follow us on Twitter at @July4thPhilly.
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FREE Philly Drum Project Meeting
Philly Drum Project Presents “Beats, Brews, and Banter,” Featuring UArts Educator and Music School Director, Marc Dicciani will meet Monday, May 7th
7-9pm at Roosevelt’s Pub, 2220 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Are you a drummer, drum educator, gear-head, or wannabe? Philly Drum Project’s monthly meet-up, “Beats, Brews, and Banter” continues on Monday, May 7th at Roosevelt’s Pub at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The meet-up will run from 7pm-9pm and feature Guest Speaker, Marc Dicciani, Director of the School of Music at UArts. “Beats, Brews, and Banter” will continue on the first Monday of each month with a featured speaker/clinician each month. Philly Drum Project provides a medium for drummers of all ages to share gear, lessons, beats and gigs, while emphasizing creativity, education, and community.
For more information, visit http://www.phillydrumproject.com/ or follow on twitter @PhillyDrum #
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FREE Career Transitions Workshops Offered
My Career Transitions Announces Topics for Upcoming Forums
WHAT/WHEN
May 12, 2012: Job Search Tips from a Recruiter
Are you confused about the role of recruiters and how best to work with them? Marcia Zaruba O'Connor, Founder and President of The O'Connor Group, a professional search organization, will explain the recruiters' perspectives during job search. People in job transition will gain a solid understanding of and practical advice on better negotiating the process of utilizing recruiters to their advantage. The result will be improved interactions and outcomes for both candidates and recruiters.
Zaruba O'Connor was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011 and one of Pennsylvania's 50 Best Women in Business. She serves on the Accounting Advisory Board at Widener, the Human Resource Development Advisory Board for Villanova, the leadership committee for the United Way: Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow and on the board for the Great Guy's Group. Marcia holds a Accounting BS from Widener and MS degree in Human Organization Development from Villanova University.
WHAT/WHEN
June 9, 2012: How to ACE the Interview
As both a career coach and former executive recruiter, Sandra Ford provides a unique insider's
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perspective on the best ways to master the interview process. She will offer key strategies, valuable tips, and practical ideas to help job seekers win offers through successful interviewing techniques. Members will learn how to confidently present themselves, answer difficult questions, and anticipate roadblocks.
Ford is the Executive Vice President and Senior Partner with Kelleher Associates, a career transition and executive coaching firm. Previously she was CEO for The Ford Group, Inc., a national "boutique" retained executive search and consulting firm and was a Principal with Korn/Ferry International, which is one of the world's largest retained executive search firms. Sandra holds, with highest honors, an MS in Organizational from the University of Pennsylvania and BS in Business Administration (accounting emphasis) from Penn State University. She recently was elected to the Board of Directors for the Main Line Chamber of Commerce.
WHERE
My Career Transitions meetings/forums are held the second Saturday of the month, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m., at Penn State's Great Valley campus, Main Building, Room 130/131, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa, 19355. There is no meeting in August or December.
WHY
My Career Transitions was started in 2005 by Penn State alumnus Bart Ruff and was named the number one networking association by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011. In the past five years, the group has helped more than 4,000 area professionals navigate job transition. The group has accomplished this without funding; it relies on the efforts of a dozen volunteers who contribute their time and talent as a way to "pay it forward" and help others. Today, the meetings are presented in partnership with Penn State Great Valley's Alumni Society. On average, 130 people register for each monthly meeting.
MyCareerTransitions workshops are FREE but advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mycareertransitions.com/.
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Lecture On Lafayette At Media Surrey
“The Marquis de Lafayette and the Battle of Brandywine,” will be the topic of a free lecture 1 to 2p.m., Wednesday (May 16), hosted by Surrey at Media, 302 S. Jackson St., Media.
The lecture highlights the little known role that the Marquis de Lafayette played in America’s war for independence, including his participation in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777.
The lecture, by Gene Pisasale, local historian and mystery writer, was inspired by a visit to Brandywine Battlefield. There will be a question and answer period as well as a book signing opportunity. Light refreshments will be served.
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FREE Training For Volunteers Who Will Hunt For Imperiled Species
Approximately two dozen volunteers of the Chester - Ridley - Crum Watersheds Association and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership will be trained by staff of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to comb area streams for some of the most imperiled animals in North America -- freshwater mussels.
The Delaware River Basin was once home to over a dozen species of freshwater mussels, and they once covered the bottoms of many area streams. However, only one is readily found today, and only in a few areas. The animals are valuable because each one filters up to ten gallons of water per day, and they can live up to 50 years or more. In doing so, they remove pollutants that would otherwise require expensive water-treatment plants. They even protect creek and riverbeds from washing away. And they provide food and reef habitat for Pennsylvania’s many species of fish.
Volunteers will use the training to locate the increasingly rare shellfish. They will then record information before returning each animal and reporting their discoveries to the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Locally, Workshop 1 will be held 9a.m. to noon, Saturday (May 12) at Ridley Creek State Park, Sycamore Mills road, Media.
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary needs volunteers’ help to determine where once-abundant mussel beds still exist. The information will help guide the restoration of these important animals, allowing the non-profit to more effectively use the limited funding it has for the Freshwater Mussel Recovery Program. The collaborative effort was launched in 2007 with help from The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and others.
For more information about these and future volunteer opportunities, call the Chester - Ridley - Crum Watersheds Association at (610) 892-8731.
The program is made possible by a grant from the Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program.
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Come to the 4-H Spring Fair
4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania
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.
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