This Week's FREEBIES- Mark Them Down!

 Car and Bike Show: Registration and Admission are FREE!

  Green Ridge Firehouse in Aston will host a Home Run Classic Car And Bike Show to benefit the Aston Valley Baseball League, 10 to 4, Sunday (Aug. 19) at the firehouse, 2900 W. Dutton Mill Road (across from Sun Valley H.S. field).
  The Car and Bike show is open to all makes, models and years as well as fire trucks. Hot rods, muscle cars, rat rods, classic cars, custom bikes and more are expected.
  Lots of trophies will be awarded and area children are picking the categories. Door prizes and 50/50 will be featured along with Mr. Softee ice cream, Big Bad Wolf BBQ, and more.
  A hospitality tent will feature adult beverages. Registration is free; and donations would be appreciated. All funds raised goes to Aston Valley Baseball, to help them build their pavilion next year, and Green Ridge Volunteer Firehouse. Sponsors and more vendors are welcome. For more information, call 610-304-1438 or e-mail carshowteam@comcast.net.

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Ice Cream Story Time At Library!

    Aston Library will host an Ice Cream Story Times featuring free ice cream donated by Aston’s own Just Homemade Ice Cream store.
  Ms. Joanne’s program will include the story, “Ice Cream,” Larry by Daniel Pinkwater, which will be read by Edward Finn and Alan Busch, owners of Just Homemade Ice Cream.
  This program is appropriate for children aged 2 through 6 and will be held at the library on 10:30a.m., Tuesday (Aug. 21) and 6:30p.m., Thursday (Aug. 23).
 For more information, go to www.astonlibrary.org. The Library is at 3270 Concord Road.

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  Chair Yoga At Aston Library

  There will be a free six-week Chair Yoga class for men and women at the Aston Library starting in September, but space is limited, so early registration is requested.
  The class will be 6:30p.m., Wednesdays from Sept. 12 to Oct.17.
  Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders.
  To register, go to http://www.tinyurl.com/astonadultevents. For more information, go to www.astonlibrary.org. The Library is at 3270 Concord Road.
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Free Voice Lessons Offered
  The Delaware Valley Show Chorus offers free voice lessons for motivated women who love to sing and perform, 7:30 to 8:15p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 7 at Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave.
  Lessons are taught by Master Director Gene Bender who has extensive experience in directing choruses and musical productions throughout the region for over 40 years.
  Bender has been Music director for the Mask and Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania for 18 seasons and has also served as a faculty member at the Walnut Street Theatre. 
  Those interested may attend any Wednesday night. For more information, call Paula at 610-293-0505 or e-mail DVSCPaula@aol.com.
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 FREE Tour of Arboretum Offered
  Join Claire Sawyers for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum, 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18. Learn about the highlights of the garden in August. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
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FREE Concert At RoseTree Park
  Lance Hyland Stark, Jimmy Maraventano, Jimmy Maraventano, Jr. and Hal B. Selzer of Jimmy and The Parrots will take Rose Tree Park audiences on a musical  island adventure, Aug. 15. This Jimmy Buffet tribute band has been delighting audiences for more than 10 years.  The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Rose Tree Park, Routes 252 and 1, Upper Providence Township. Admission is free. Take chairs, blankets for seating. Refreshments will be sold at the performances. If it rains, the shows will be canceled. For more information, call 610-891-4455. Visit www.co. delaware.pa.us/summer.
                                                    ********** Food Addicts Meet Weekly
  Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) holds free meetings for those having trouble controlling the way they eat. The group meets 7p.m., Thursdays at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Room 306, 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media.
  For more information or a list of regular, weekly meetings in the area, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Kathy (610-329-2812).
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Williams Winding Down Annual ‘Summer of Peace’ Initiative with FREE Pool Party

   State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will draw his second annual Neighborhood-to-Neighborhood Summer of Peace initiative to a close on Saturday, Aug. 25, with a free pool party.
  The Nile Swim Club, located at 513 S. Union Ave. in Yeadon, will host the event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will include outdoor games where kids can romp, compete and play in a safe environment, giveaways for kids, as well as free food and beverages.
  “This represents a perfect way to close out the summer, with family, fun and food in a pleasant, peaceful environment,” Williams said. “We’re proud of the work we’ve done in helping to bring these events together and promote community stability and harmony with the Summer of Peace initiative.”
  Community sponsors for these activities include SYSCO, Sunoco, Keystone Mercy, Brown’s ShopRite, WAWA and the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses.
  Throughout the summer, Williams has hosted a series of family-friendly events, featuring free food, games and other activities across the 8th Senatorial District, which includes parts of South, West and Southwest Philadelphia as well as eastern Delaware County.
  Simultaneously, Williams has cast a spotlight on grassroots efforts aiding the development of young people and promoting peace in the district, raising awareness and encouraging individuals, businesses and foundations to support them. A full list of those “Partners for Peace” can be found on his web site.
  The Nile has a storied history as one of the oldest African-American-owned and operated facilities of its sort, having hosted international celebrities and generations of families. While its founding in 1958 came amid a troubled segregated past, its present and future speaks to the gains made in race and community relations, in Delaware County and beyond.
  With homicide rates and stray bullets continuing to plague parts of the 8th District this summer, safeguarding children must remain a paramount effort, Williams noted.
  The Summer of Peace initiative replaced his annual N2N Street Festival, channeling resources to support ongoing community-based efforts rather than a one-day affair. Now in its second year, the Summer of Peace offers a variety of local events that neighbors across the district can enjoy while supporting local organizations that promote safety and peace.
  “What I've witnessed all summer reaffirmed my faith in the power of community and ordinary citizens," Williams said. "Yes, government can help. But so can the neighborhood barbershop, corner store, gas station or even downtown foundation. At the end of the day, it is our collective involvement that will determine the quality of life for our community. That's something we cannot afford to ignore or forget.
  "The greater the options and diversions we can offer children today, the fewer instances of crime and violence we'll see tomorrow. I'm proud to see neighbors not only realizing that we can't wait, but also insisting that we don't.”
  More information on Sen. Anthony H. Williams may be found on his website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
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Bristol Boyz Stomp Author to Speak at Ridley Township Library

   Brookhaven resident Doreen McGettigan will discuss her book on the brutal murder of her brother in a road rage incident in Bristol, PA. The painful aftermath of the murder—the trial, the division of the townspeople, and the often rocky family relationships, will also be revealed in her presentation. Doreen’s journey to come to terms with the tragedy will inspire the listener.    Join Doreen on Wednesday, September 5^th at 6 pm in Garling Hall.   Register for this FREE event by calling 610-583-0593, by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, or by visiting the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Filmmaking for Teens

High school students from Delaware County will have the opportunity to learn filmmaking from award winning director/producer Hezekiah Lewis, Professor of Communication at Villanova University, and producer/director of several films including "The Warrior Queen." Teens can learn how to write, produce, direct, shoot, act in and edit a digital video project. 
Classes meet Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. at the Media Youth Center, Sept. 19 to Dec. 5. To register and for more information, call the Media Youth Center (MYC) at 610-566 5877.
The class is a collaboration between the Media Arts Council and the MYC.

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DCLC Offers FREE Tutoring, FREE instruction and More

    The Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) has received a grant of $10,000 from Verizon’s “Check Into Literacy” program to be used in its work promoting literacy throughout Delaware County. The grant will be used to update DCLC’s literacy-related technology. DCLC provides free, individual and small group literacy instruction to Delaware County adults who have low literacy skills. Free tutor training is offered regularly throughout the year, and there is a great need for volunteer tutors. Visit www.delcoliteracy.org or call Susan at 610-876-4811 for more information.