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Williams to Co-Host May 15 ‘Financing Your Business’ Workshop
PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites local small business owners to attend his next small business workshop, which will focus on “Financing Your Business.”
The free event, co-hosted by Citi and the Enterprise Center, will take place on Tuesday, May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St., in Philadelphia.
The workshop will focus on helping small business owners pursue financing, build healthy relationships and partnerships with banks and minimize tax liabilities. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
“Small businesses have a major impact on the economic health of the community, the region and the entire commonwealth,” Williams said. “Mom-and-Pop operations dominate our area. Some nine in ten firms in our area are small businesses. These are the operations that give a kid that first job, help a senior supplement income, and for tens of thousands of others, provide families the wages they need to survive.
“It’s crucial that small business owners receive the support they need to thrive, so I encourage them to attend this informative workshop on financial advice.”
This event is the latest in a series of small business workshops that the senator has sponsored in and around the 8th Senatorial District to help cultivate and deepen entrepreneurial efforts.
For reservations and for more information, contact Jonathan Williams at jdwilliams@pasenate.com or 215-492-2980
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Delaware Valley Show Chorus Offers Free Voice Lessons To Women
The Delaware Valley Show Chorus, an a cappella women’s chorus, is offering free voice lessons 7:30 pm Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Rd., Springfield.
The weekly rehearsals for women who love to sing and perform are always open to newcomers. For information or directions, call Paula at 610-506-1926 or e-mail DVSCPaula@aol.com.
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KYW Movie Critic Bill Wine To Speak Locally
KYW1060 movie critic Bill Wine will talk about the book "Bestseller Cinema,” 2p.m., Wednesday (May 16) at Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave.
Wine will discuss 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 written works that have provided the source material for memorable movies to be discussed, include 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.
The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.
Programs are free and open to the public. To register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.
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FREE Boat Safety Checks Available
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 20. For more information contact Brian Stumm at bstumm@me.com.
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FREE Money Program at Marple Township Library
MoneySmart@your library presents Right on the Money: Talking Dollars & Sense to Parents & Children. This 4-week program for ages 5 to7 and their parents provides familes with money management skills. Each child will receive a book each week and parents will receive materials and supples to keep them organiized. Dinner will be provided for all 4 sessions. Dates: May 15, 22, 19 & June 5. Time: 6 to 7:30pm. To register for the free program, please call the library at 610.356.1510.
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FREE Soup Luncheons At St. James In Prospect Park
St James Episcopal Church, 9th and Lincoln Aves., Prospect Park, offers a free “Soup’er Lunch” 11 am to 1 pm every Tuesday. The community is welcome to come out and enjoy soup and fellowship. The free soup luncheons will run until July.
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Curves Offers Free Zumba Classes
Curves, 2121 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, will offer free Zumba classes at 1 and 8 pm Thurs. (May 17). National Women’s Health Week is May 14-19 and local women can stop by for a free figure assesment and get their free Zumba tickets.
For more information, call 610-522-1160.
Women can also visit http://www.curves.com/ to enter to win one of one million free 30-day memberships being given away.
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Folcroft Library Hosts FREE Science In The Summer Program
Folcroft Public Library will hold GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer Program in two courses, held July 23-16. Level 1 will be held 10- 10:45 for grades 2 and 3 and Level 2 will be 11-11:45 for grades 4-6. Physical Science/Electricity will be this year’s subject.
Registration will be from now until May 31. Space is limited. Parents must come to the library in person to register their child. The library is at 1725 Delmar Drive, Folcroft.
For more information, call 610-586-1690.
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FREE Admission To Swarthmore Dog Show
Swarthmore Community Center will hold its Annual Dog Show Sunday (May 13) on the college field behind the center on Harvard Ave.
Registration begins promptly at 1p.m.; the show starts at 1:30. Master of Ceremonies is former Mayor Eck Gerner, ably assisted by judges, Borough Council President Susan Smythe; Borough Solicitor Bob Scott and Chief of Police Brian Craig.
Admission is free and registration fee is $3 per class; with 15 classes being offered. Refreshments will be on sale. In the event of rain, the show will be cancelled.
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FREE Elwyn Day Festival And 5K May 19
The Elwyn Day Festival, previously held in the fall, has combined with the annual Elwyn 5K to create an entire day dedicated to celebrating the community and the individuals Elwyn serves.
Presenting a “Mummers” theme, the festivities kick-off at with the 5K Run/Walk registration 8a.m., Saturday (May 19).
Now in its sixth year, Elwyn is partnering with the Delco Road Runners Club to host the 5K Run/Walk on Elwyn’s historic 400-acre campus.
5K Honorary Chairman is Jay Culotta, Treasury of Wawa, Inc., and serving as the Grand Marshal is Carl Cherkin, Vice President of Business Relations for the Philadelphia Union.
The race begins promptly at 9a.m. The course covers macadam roads, grassy trails and rolling hills
Online registration for the 5K is available at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/.
After the prizes are awarded, Elwyn Day Festival activities commence at 11a.m.
The Festival features activities and entertainment for adults and children with disabilities, their families, supporters, friends, Elwyn staff and the community.
Activities for all ages, include soccer games provided by The Philadelphia Union, the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels, the Development Center’s Family Fun Day, a fresh produce sale by Greener Partners, live music by actor Chris Burke, from the ABC TV show “Life Goes On” and his band, and much more.
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Come Soar with Olivet’s FREE Vacation Bible School
Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, invites community children ages 4 to 6th Grade to go on an exciting adventure this summer as the church is transformed into the wide-open SKY. At SKY Vacation Bible School (VBS) children will discover the truth from God’s Word. They’ll sing lively songs, view funny skits, create crafts, listen to Bible stories and eat snacks. They’ll have a great time as they grow in their love for God and learn to share His love with others.
SKY VBS is from Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 6:15 to 8:30 pm. There will be a Closing Program on Friday, June 22 at 7 pm where the children will show their parents what they’ve learned, enjoy some refreshments plus have an opportunity to tour the facility.
There is no fee for SKY VBS, but each night there will be a free-will offering to help defer some of the expenses. The Wednesday night offering will go to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
For a registration form or more information, visit http://www.olivetpreschurch.com/ or call 610-534-2270. Class sizes are limited, so register early.
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Free Seminar On Lyme Disease At Garnet Valley M.S.
The Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LDASEPA), will present “What Everyone Should Know about Lyme Disease,” with Dr. Elizabeth Maloney of Wyoming, Minnesota, 1p.m., Saturday (May 12) at Garnet Valley Middle School in Glen Mills. The seminar, which is free and open to the public, will provide a general overview of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Maloney will discuss CDC surveillance and Lyme disease statistics, in addition to information on diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Maloney is a renowned family physician who has developed education courses on Lyme disease for physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as for and government agencies. She serves as the medical advisor for the Minnesota Lyme Association and has been published in several major medical journals.
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete, is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected deer tick. Untreated, or inadequately treated, Lyme Disease may cause long-term illness that can affect many systems of the body. For more information, visit http://www.lymepa.org/ or call 610-388-7333.
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‘What Can Seniors Expect In This Election Year?’
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free program, “What Can Seniors Expect in This Election Year,” 1p.m., Wednesday (May 23) at Concord Senior Center, 817 Concord Road. Presenters will be Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq.
Will benefits such as Social Security and Medicare be cut next year to balance the budget? Will there be any tax increases? What happens on Jan. 1, 2013 when the two tax year fix expires?
The Breslins will discuss what they are hearing from their friends in Washington and Harrisburg, and what the politicians are not telling you.
For a registration form, call Lori at 610-237-8100, ext. 11.
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FREE Health Fair At Riddle Village
The Riddle Village Annual Health Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Riddle Village, 1048 W. Baltimore Pike in Media, is a continuing care retirement community that is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents and those who support them. The annual Health Fair is a wonderful event that helps the community to fulfill this commitment. Many interactive learning displays will take place in Towne Hall. Come stretch your body and mind.
Some of the 35+ vendors include: exercise samples and demonstrations, Rehab Care Therapy, health equipment and home care agencies, visiting nurses, senior day care programs and agencies that address some of the legal concerns of the senior population, and representatives from Riddle Memorial Hospital and Rothman Institute.
Some of the free health care services offered include blood pressure and blood sugar testing and podiatry screening. Hospice nurses will be available to discuss individual circumstances and benefits. Medical offices represented include dental, ophthalmology, podiatry, pharmacists, and dieticians.
Please call 610-627-4734 for more information.
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FREE Fun Events At Lansdowne Library!
Lansdowne Public Library, 55 S. Lansdowne Ave., will celebrate Children's Book Week with a number of fun events this week.
At 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 the library’s teen writers will perform a puppet show they wrote. They also made the sets. The show is called “Escape from the Zoo!” There will also be live music.
At 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11 watch the very funny “The Muppets Movie.” There will be popcorn.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 dust off your bike and bring it to the Lansdowne Parking Lot. Someone will make minor repairs and fix flats (though the library does not have the resources to make major repairs, they can refer you to a bike shop). The event is co-sponsored by The Lansdowne Yeadon Elm Street Program and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
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FREE Coffeehouse For Teens
As a part of a weekend celebration of their 125th Anniversary, First Baptist Church will be hosting a Free 'Teens & Twenties Coffeehouse' on Friday evening May 18th. The venue will be the Education Building of the church located at 814 Andrews Avenue. The evening will include musical presentations by Christian soloists and groups from Delaware County. There will also be the opportunity for those who attend to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with other Christian young people from the community. This free event is meant to encourage the next generation of leaders in our churches. For more information contact Pat Burns through the church office at 610-586-3563.
PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2012 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites local small business owners to attend his next small business workshop, which will focus on “Financing Your Business.”
The free event, co-hosted by Citi and the Enterprise Center, will take place on Tuesday, May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St., in Philadelphia.
The workshop will focus on helping small business owners pursue financing, build healthy relationships and partnerships with banks and minimize tax liabilities. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
“Small businesses have a major impact on the economic health of the community, the region and the entire commonwealth,” Williams said. “Mom-and-Pop operations dominate our area. Some nine in ten firms in our area are small businesses. These are the operations that give a kid that first job, help a senior supplement income, and for tens of thousands of others, provide families the wages they need to survive.
“It’s crucial that small business owners receive the support they need to thrive, so I encourage them to attend this informative workshop on financial advice.”
This event is the latest in a series of small business workshops that the senator has sponsored in and around the 8th Senatorial District to help cultivate and deepen entrepreneurial efforts.
For reservations and for more information, contact Jonathan Williams at jdwilliams@pasenate.com or 215-492-2980
*************************
Delaware Valley Show Chorus Offers Free Voice Lessons To Women
The Delaware Valley Show Chorus, an a cappella women’s chorus, is offering free voice lessons 7:30 pm Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Rd., Springfield.
The weekly rehearsals for women who love to sing and perform are always open to newcomers. For information or directions, call Paula at 610-506-1926 or e-mail DVSCPaula@aol.com.
***************************
KYW Movie Critic Bill Wine To Speak Locally
KYW1060 movie critic Bill Wine will talk about the book "Bestseller Cinema,” 2p.m., Wednesday (May 16) at Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave.
Wine will discuss 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 written works that have provided the source material for memorable movies to be discussed, include 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.
The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.
Programs are free and open to the public. To register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.
***************************
FREE Boat Safety Checks Available
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 20. For more information contact Brian Stumm at bstumm@me.com.
****************************
FREE Money Program at Marple Township Library
MoneySmart@your library presents Right on the Money: Talking Dollars & Sense to Parents & Children. This 4-week program for ages 5 to7 and their parents provides familes with money management skills. Each child will receive a book each week and parents will receive materials and supples to keep them organiized. Dinner will be provided for all 4 sessions. Dates: May 15, 22, 19 & June 5. Time: 6 to 7:30pm. To register for the free program, please call the library at 610.356.1510.
****************************
FREE Soup Luncheons At St. James In Prospect Park
St James Episcopal Church, 9th and Lincoln Aves., Prospect Park, offers a free “Soup’er Lunch” 11 am to 1 pm every Tuesday. The community is welcome to come out and enjoy soup and fellowship. The free soup luncheons will run until July.
***************************
Curves Offers Free Zumba Classes
Curves, 2121 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, will offer free Zumba classes at 1 and 8 pm Thurs. (May 17). National Women’s Health Week is May 14-19 and local women can stop by for a free figure assesment and get their free Zumba tickets.
For more information, call 610-522-1160.
Women can also visit http://www.curves.com/ to enter to win one of one million free 30-day memberships being given away.
*******************************
Folcroft Library Hosts FREE Science In The Summer Program
Folcroft Public Library will hold GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer Program in two courses, held July 23-16. Level 1 will be held 10- 10:45 for grades 2 and 3 and Level 2 will be 11-11:45 for grades 4-6. Physical Science/Electricity will be this year’s subject.
Registration will be from now until May 31. Space is limited. Parents must come to the library in person to register their child. The library is at 1725 Delmar Drive, Folcroft.
For more information, call 610-586-1690.
***********************************
FREE Admission To Swarthmore Dog Show
Swarthmore Community Center will hold its Annual Dog Show Sunday (May 13) on the college field behind the center on Harvard Ave.
Registration begins promptly at 1p.m.; the show starts at 1:30. Master of Ceremonies is former Mayor Eck Gerner, ably assisted by judges, Borough Council President Susan Smythe; Borough Solicitor Bob Scott and Chief of Police Brian Craig.
Admission is free and registration fee is $3 per class; with 15 classes being offered. Refreshments will be on sale. In the event of rain, the show will be cancelled.
***********************************
FREE Elwyn Day Festival And 5K May 19
The Elwyn Day Festival, previously held in the fall, has combined with the annual Elwyn 5K to create an entire day dedicated to celebrating the community and the individuals Elwyn serves.
Presenting a “Mummers” theme, the festivities kick-off at with the 5K Run/Walk registration 8a.m., Saturday (May 19).
Now in its sixth year, Elwyn is partnering with the Delco Road Runners Club to host the 5K Run/Walk on Elwyn’s historic 400-acre campus.
5K Honorary Chairman is Jay Culotta, Treasury of Wawa, Inc., and serving as the Grand Marshal is Carl Cherkin, Vice President of Business Relations for the Philadelphia Union.
The race begins promptly at 9a.m. The course covers macadam roads, grassy trails and rolling hills
Online registration for the 5K is available at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/.
After the prizes are awarded, Elwyn Day Festival activities commence at 11a.m.
The Festival features activities and entertainment for adults and children with disabilities, their families, supporters, friends, Elwyn staff and the community.
Activities for all ages, include soccer games provided by The Philadelphia Union, the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels, the Development Center’s Family Fun Day, a fresh produce sale by Greener Partners, live music by actor Chris Burke, from the ABC TV show “Life Goes On” and his band, and much more.
***********************************************
Come Soar with Olivet’s FREE Vacation Bible School
Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, invites community children ages 4 to 6th Grade to go on an exciting adventure this summer as the church is transformed into the wide-open SKY. At SKY Vacation Bible School (VBS) children will discover the truth from God’s Word. They’ll sing lively songs, view funny skits, create crafts, listen to Bible stories and eat snacks. They’ll have a great time as they grow in their love for God and learn to share His love with others.
SKY VBS is from Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21, 6:15 to 8:30 pm. There will be a Closing Program on Friday, June 22 at 7 pm where the children will show their parents what they’ve learned, enjoy some refreshments plus have an opportunity to tour the facility.
There is no fee for SKY VBS, but each night there will be a free-will offering to help defer some of the expenses. The Wednesday night offering will go to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
For a registration form or more information, visit http://www.olivetpreschurch.com/ or call 610-534-2270. Class sizes are limited, so register early.
************************************
Free Seminar On Lyme Disease At Garnet Valley M.S.
The Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LDASEPA), will present “What Everyone Should Know about Lyme Disease,” with Dr. Elizabeth Maloney of Wyoming, Minnesota, 1p.m., Saturday (May 12) at Garnet Valley Middle School in Glen Mills. The seminar, which is free and open to the public, will provide a general overview of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Maloney will discuss CDC surveillance and Lyme disease statistics, in addition to information on diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Maloney is a renowned family physician who has developed education courses on Lyme disease for physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as for and government agencies. She serves as the medical advisor for the Minnesota Lyme Association and has been published in several major medical journals.
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete, is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected deer tick. Untreated, or inadequately treated, Lyme Disease may cause long-term illness that can affect many systems of the body. For more information, visit http://www.lymepa.org/ or call 610-388-7333.
***********************************
‘What Can Seniors Expect In This Election Year?’
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free program, “What Can Seniors Expect in This Election Year,” 1p.m., Wednesday (May 23) at Concord Senior Center, 817 Concord Road. Presenters will be Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq.
Will benefits such as Social Security and Medicare be cut next year to balance the budget? Will there be any tax increases? What happens on Jan. 1, 2013 when the two tax year fix expires?
The Breslins will discuss what they are hearing from their friends in Washington and Harrisburg, and what the politicians are not telling you.
For a registration form, call Lori at 610-237-8100, ext. 11.
***************************************
FREE Health Fair At Riddle Village
The Riddle Village Annual Health Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Riddle Village, 1048 W. Baltimore Pike in Media, is a continuing care retirement community that is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents and those who support them. The annual Health Fair is a wonderful event that helps the community to fulfill this commitment. Many interactive learning displays will take place in Towne Hall. Come stretch your body and mind.
Some of the 35+ vendors include: exercise samples and demonstrations, Rehab Care Therapy, health equipment and home care agencies, visiting nurses, senior day care programs and agencies that address some of the legal concerns of the senior population, and representatives from Riddle Memorial Hospital and Rothman Institute.
Some of the free health care services offered include blood pressure and blood sugar testing and podiatry screening. Hospice nurses will be available to discuss individual circumstances and benefits. Medical offices represented include dental, ophthalmology, podiatry, pharmacists, and dieticians.
Please call 610-627-4734 for more information.
*************************************
FREE Fun Events At Lansdowne Library!
Lansdowne Public Library, 55 S. Lansdowne Ave., will celebrate Children's Book Week with a number of fun events this week.
At 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 the library’s teen writers will perform a puppet show they wrote. They also made the sets. The show is called “Escape from the Zoo!” There will also be live music.
At 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11 watch the very funny “The Muppets Movie.” There will be popcorn.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 dust off your bike and bring it to the Lansdowne Parking Lot. Someone will make minor repairs and fix flats (though the library does not have the resources to make major repairs, they can refer you to a bike shop). The event is co-sponsored by The Lansdowne Yeadon Elm Street Program and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
**************************************
FREE Coffeehouse For Teens
As a part of a weekend celebration of their 125th Anniversary, First Baptist Church will be hosting a Free 'Teens & Twenties Coffeehouse' on Friday evening May 18th. The venue will be the Education Building of the church located at 814 Andrews Avenue. The evening will include musical presentations by Christian soloists and groups from Delaware County. There will also be the opportunity for those who attend to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with other Christian young people from the community. This free event is meant to encourage the next generation of leaders in our churches. For more information contact Pat Burns through the church office at 610-586-3563.
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