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Friday, August 31, 2012

Friday's Freebies! Check 'em out!

‘Air, Land and Sea’ Exhibit At Delco Historical Society Museum
  The Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) is presenting a special exhibit, “Air, Land and Sea” now through October at the DCHS Museum/Research Library, 408 Avenue of the States, Chester. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-6:30 pm Thursdays, and 9 am to 2 pm Saturdays.
  Exhibits will feature the model airplane collection of David Vanderhoff (www.airplanegeeks.com); Toy planes, cars and boats by the Johnson Boys; Model cars and trucks by Anthony Jovinelli; Model airplanes by George Andrews; Titanic books (the third largest collection east of the Mississippi) by P. Vincent Riley; Diving Gear by Andre Horne (www.ultimatescuba.com); Diving gear by Richard McGarvey (Aquahut@gmail.com); profile of James Sinclair, famous marine archaeologist; a tableau to the memory of the Titanic by DCHS Museum/Research Library; and Delaware CountyOlympians by Delco Athlete’s Hall of Fame.
  For more information, call 610-872-0502. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy these unique exhibits.

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Sports Concussion Lecture at Ridley Township Library

  The Ridley Township Library will present Dr. David Webner, Team Physician for the Philadelphia Union Soccer Team, who will give a free lecture on sports concussions, 6:30 pm Wed. (Sept. 19). A concussion is a "jarring" brain injury that is caused by a bump or blow to the head, causing headache, dizziness and other symptoms.
   Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and what you should do if you suspect your child or loved one may have one. Dr. Webner is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine.
   The program will be held in Garling Hall. Register by calling the library at 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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 Some Free Swarthmore College Events...(All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit http://calendar.swarthmore.edu.)
  —Bernard Chaet: Seascapes: Opening Reception 5:30 to 7p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, on exhibit noon to 5p.m., through Oct. 24 in Lang Performing Arts Center, List Gallery. Bernard Chaet’s richly inventive compositions revel in the expressive and elemental qualities of painting. Continuing the transcendental tradition of artists such as Arthur Dove and Marsden Hartley, his art, publications, and teaching have inspired generations of painters. Numerous museums have collected his work, including the Brooklyn Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 Green Roof Tour: 3 to 4:30p.m., Monday (Sept, 10), Scott Arboretum. Visitors can learn about the workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring three roofs at the Arboretum. (Note: a brisk walk and several steps are required to access each roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.)
  —Observatory Open House: 9 to 10:30p.m., Tuesday (Sept. 11)m Science Center, Peter van de Kamp Observatory. Also, the physics and astronomy departments will  host a telescope open house on the second Tuesday of each month from 8 to 9p.m.
  —Nature’s Narratives: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek: 5:30 to 6:30p.m., Wednesday (Sep. 12), Wister Center, Gillespie Room. Garden enthusiasts and book lovers will discuss Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Dillard won the Pulitzer Prize for the book of essays about her home and life in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Valley.
 —Arboretum Highlights Tour: 3 to 4:30p.m., Saturday (Sept. 15), Scott Arboretum. Visitors will explore the arboretum’s plant collections with staff. The tour will begin at the arboretum offices.
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE OFFERED BY PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 19

  The Philadelphia Bar Association will offer free legal advice to residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties on Wednesday, September 19 between 5 and 8 p.m.  Members of the public can access the service by calling the Association’s LegalLine P.M. hotline at (215) 238-6333.
 Area residents seeking confidential legal advice will be able to speak for free with a volunteer attorney from the Philadelphia Bar Association.  Attorneys are available to offer information about any aspect of the law including family law, landlord-tenant, workers’ compensation and employment law, among other topics.
 LegalLine P.M. is a public service sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association, providing residents with free, quick and accurate legal advice during convenient evening hours.  LegalLine P.M. is offered on the third Wednesday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.  The program has existed for nearly 20 years, allowing volunteer attorneys to help thousands of callers through direct service or by referring them to an appropriate source.
 In addition, during regular work hours, the Philadelphia Bar Association offers another program -- the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) -- which provides lawyer referrals to area residents.  Staff attorneys take calls from the general public and refer callers to attorneys in private practice for a 30-minute consultation, for which the attorney agrees to charge a drastically reduced fee of $30.
  If callers do not need an attorney or cannot afford one, they will be directed to a legal service organization, agency or other resource for assistance.  LRIS is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling (215) 238-6333.
   Founded in 1802, the 13,000-member Philadelphia Bar Association is the oldest association of lawyers in the United States.
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  Summer of Peace ConcertThe Summer of Peace Concert Series concludes Sept. 7 celebrating World Peace, outside the Seven Stones Cafe at the Plum Street Mall in Media. The event is part of a global celebration of the 30 Year Anniversary of the International Day of Peace. New Peace Flags for the concert were recently created by residents of the Sterling Nursing Home in Media. The flags will hang above the Plum Street Mall. “My goal and aim with the Summer of Peace 2012 is to include everyone,” said Denise Yocco, owner of Seven Stones. “I want all in the community to feel part of this event this summer and for them also to share their vision of peace and to add their voice and presence.”       

The Summer of Peace Concert Series concludes Friday, Sept. 7 celebrating World Peace, outside the Seven Stones Cafe at the Plum Street Mall in Media. The event is part of a global celebration of the 30 Year Anniversary of the International Day of Peace. The Sept. 7 concert  will begin at 7 p.m. in the Plum Street Mall in front of Seven Stones Cafe and it is free.
Denise Yocco of Seven Stones cafe said. “I will begin the evening by lighting a candle and passing it around. I will have a presentation and an intention for the evening.
“Following me will be Laurie Pollock, a poet  and local peace activist. Laurie’s poetry reflects her explorations in Goddess/Earth based spirituality and imperfect, joyful journey towards nonviolence,”
The event will also include musical performances by Christine Campbell and John Swana, who Yocco said, “will comprise weaving a musical circle of peace and harmony through meditation, drumming, singing, chanting with winds, keyboard and bells. There will  be a special presentation honoring all beings silenced by violence. Please bring a drum or rattle and join in!”
Also playing at this event will be The Trolley Stoppers, Jeff Busa, Wayne Harvey, Bob Yarbrough and George Alexander.
The Trolley Stoppers describe themselves as “four guys who are passionate about singing a cappella. We do a little barbershop and a little doo-wop; some music from recent years and some from 50 or a 100 years ago. The Beatles, Billy Joel, and Tears for Fears are all in our repertoire.”
The Trolley Stoppers named their group in “honor of the trolley that runs down the middle of our town, Media.”
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Voting Rights Topic Of Constitution Day Lecture
  Noted author and historian Alexander Keyssar will examine issues of voting rights and voter suppression in America as the 2012 Constitution Day and Gilbert Lecture speaker at Swarthmore College 4:30p.m.,  Friday (Sept. 14) on campus in the Lang Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
  “The history of the right to vote in the United States has not been one of steady movement toward inclusion,” says Richter Professor of Political Science Carol Nackenoff. “The topic is especially timely for 2012, when a number of laws requiring state-issued voter identification cards are being challenged in the courts.”
  Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. His book, The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States (2009), was honored by both the American Historical Association and the Historical Society and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Keyssar is an authority on voting, elections, and election reform. He writes frequently for the popular press about American politics and history.
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Free Men’s Wellness Program Brinton Lake


  Crozer-Keystone Health System will offer a free “Men’s Wellness Program at the Lake” 8a.m. to noon, Saturday (Sept. 22) in the Crozer-Keystone Cancer Center at Brinton Lake, 500 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills.
  From 8 to 10a.m., free glucose and cholesterol screenings will be offered. Men who are interested in the screenings should not to eat anything after midnight on that day in order to be eligible. Also from 8 to 10 a.m., men can have their blood work done if they are receiving a prostate screening (fasting is not necessary).
  At 9a.m., attendees can enjoy an educational program, “Risk Factors for Cancer in Men.” Presenters will include Patti Hollenback, R.N., B.S.N., OCN, nurse navigator at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and Anne Marie Bradley, R.N., nurse manager at the Crozer-Keystone Cancer Center at Brinton Lake.
  A continental breakfast will be available
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Riddle To Provide Free Prostate Screenings

  Riddle Hospital will offer free prostrate screenings, 5 to 7p.m., Sept. 17 and 20 on the second floor of Main Hospital, Medical Procedure Unit.
  To participate men should be ages 50 through 70 and not currently under the care of a urologist. Main Line Health physicians will provide the two-part screenings which include a PSA blood test and physical exam. Men over age 35 who are considered high risk or with a family history of prostate cancer or African American or Hispanic descent may also attend.
  Registration is required by calling 1-866-CALL-MLH. Riddle Hospital is at 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Looking for some FREE things to do this month?

FREE Offerings In Delco...
  The Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) will open its doors at 2217 Providence Avenue in Chester from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday (Sept. 12) for a special Open House to celebrate International Literacy Day.
  Everyone is invited to hear about literacy from a variety of perspectives; to enjoy light refreshments; and to learn about the Literacy Council’s free services and volunteering opportunities.
  DCLC provides free one-on-one tutoring and small-group instruction to adults in reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language (ESL), and GED preparation.
  Michael Lahoud, a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union soccer team will be on hand to meet guests. Lahoud is a native of Sierra Leone — one of several West African countries well represented among DCLC’s adult students. Immigrants from Africa, Asia, South America, and other parts of the world come to the Literacy Council for both ESL instruction and basic literacy services, and often receive help from a volunteer literacy tutor.
  Lahoud is scheduled to talk about his journey from Sierra Leone to the ranks of Major League Soccer, first playing for Chivas USA in Los Angeles and now playing for the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park in Chester. Lahoud is also scheduled to sign autographs.
  Visitors also can learn about the “Real Men Really Read” Campaign from Jonathan Abdur Raheem King of Brothers of Concern, who will say a few words about the Chester initiative. Also, local Rotarians will recount some of their local and international activities relating to literacy.
  The event will be streamed live on the Delaware County Daily Times’ “Live from the Newsroom” web site, and several Daily Times’ bloggers will be in attendance to meet readers and share their thoughts on literacy.
  The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.delcoliteracy.org, or call 610-876-4811.
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Widener Resumes Free Public Stargazing Sessions

CHESTER, Pa. (August 30, 2012) — The Widener University Observatory resumes its public stargazing sessions in September. All are invited to see the stars, planets and other celestial wonders using the observatory’s 12- and 16-inch computerized reflecting telescopes. Widener astronomy professors, with assistance from undergraduate students, will be on hand to offer assistance.
Upcoming stargazing sessions include Monday twilight viewings on Sept. 10, 17 and 24 from 8-9 p.m. and Oct. 1, 8, 22 and 29 from 7-8 p.m. In addition, the observatory will host Friday evening sessions on Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 from 8-9 p.m.
The viewings will run throughout the 2012-13 academic year on Monday nights and the first Friday night of each month.
For a complete schedule and to register, visit www.widener.edu/stargazing or call 610-499-4003. Because space is limited, participants are encouraged to register in advance.
The Widener University Observatory is located on the 5th floor of Kirkbride Hall on 17th and Walnut Streets in Chester, Pa.
Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., serve approximately 6,500 students. Visit the university's website, www.widener.edu, for more information.

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  FREE Electronics Recycling/ Shredding Event in Ridley Twp.

  Ridley Township Commissioner Nancy Robert announced that a free electronics recycling and shredding day will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at the municipal building, MacDade and Morton Aves.,Folsom.
Acceptable items include computers, laptops, monitors, CD players, VCR and DVD players, cell phones, telephones, small home office copiers, fax machines and printers. Also, televisions, radios, steroes, MP3 players, electronic toys and games and photo and video cameras.
  Prohibited items include hazardous waste, liquids, loose batteries, toner cartridges, fluorescent lamps and common electrical appliances. No appliances, such as washers, dryers,irons, hair dryers, power tools, vacuum cleaners or air conditioners will be accepted.
  For the paper shredding, staples and paperclips are acceptable but cardboard and plastics are not.
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FREE Events At Sunrise

Sunrise Senior Living of Granite Run, 247 North Middletown Road, Media, PA, will be celebrating Sunrise Spirit Week on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.  Please join us from 11 am to 12 noon for a free yoga class to exercise your mind and body.  Or, enjoy a little pampering from 3 to 6 pm with a chair massage and a free psychic reading.  Attend one or both sessions.  For more information or to RSVP, contact us at 610-566-3535.
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Fall Safety at Brookhaven Municipal Building
  If you should fall, there is a way to minimize injury.
  On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 2:00 PM, a Fall Safety presentation, , sponsored by Senior Community Services, will be being offered at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, with Presenter: Angela Schott, Lifeline Community Outreach Manager at Riddle Hospital. Falls are common, costly, and a real threat to independence.  Forty percent of nursing home admissions are fall related.  Learn how to minimize risk factors for falls and simple fall prevention strategies.  No fee. For registration form, call Lori at  484-496-2138.

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Global Art at Friendship Circle Senior Center
If you enjoy and appreciate art, you won’t want to miss this interesting program. 
The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) announces: Global Art at Friendship Circle Senior Center, Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:00 PM.  The professionals, Robert Fallor and Libby Rosof, will show and discuss art form, Shanghai’s to Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Fallor and Rosof, who run the largest blog in the world, will introduce Pennsylvania’s finest works of art in the program.  The Global Art scene is the entire world history of art- past and present and how it is different from the future.  The program will include: 80 images, history behind the work, and personal photographs. Free, but registration is appreciate for refreshment purposes.   Call (610) 237-6222.   
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Book Club at Aston Community Center
Nothing brings people together like the discussion of a good book.
On Wednesdays, September 19 and November 14, 2012, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer Book Club discussion group with Facilitator, Dianne Caggiano, at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road, Aston.  Join the book discussion group, enjoy a delightful conversation and make new friends in a relaxing atmosphere.  “The Tale of Edgar Sawfelle” by David Wroblewski is the first book to discuss. Please read the book before the class. No fee.  Registration required.  (no registrations by phone). To receive a registration form or brochure, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

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Healthy Living Nutrition Classes at Brookhaven Municipal Building
  They say “you are what you eat.” Find out why this is true.
  On Tuesdays, September 11 and September 25, 2012, 2:00 PM, Healthy Living Nutrition Series, sponsored by Senior Community Services, is being offered at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road.  Subject: The Benefits of Potassium.  This program by Penn State University, Delaware County Extension will provide monthly nutrition and recipe demonstration classes.  You will learn how, by cooking and eating nutritiously, you can avoid medical problems and increase your longevity.  Future schedules will be provided.  No fee. For registration form, call Lori at  484-496-2138.
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Complimentary Luncheon And Information Session For RSVP Reader Volunteers
 The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Delaware County invites people 55 and older to join the America Reads (AR) Program.  America Reads is an intergenerational project where RSVP volunteers do "paired-reading" with children in grades K-6, at various elementary schools in Delaware County.
  "In addition to reading skills practice, the students were enriched by the intergenerational experience," stated Judy Elcock, Kindergarten teacher at Coeburn Elementary School in Brookhaven
  "Coebourn has a wonderful program for beginning readers.  It requires a great deal of practice which RSVP volunteers help provide.  Due to budget cuts, Mrs. Hartley is desperately in need of volunteers and has asked me to increase my hours," said Fran Felter, RSVP America Reads Volunteer at Coebourn Elementary.
   “The America Reads Program is a perfect  opportunity to tutor and mentor children on an individual basis.  We would appreciate more adults working in our school.  The program is so important to our students," said Elizabeth Hoffman at Ardmore Avenue Elementary in East Lansdowne.
   The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will kick-off the 2012-2013 school year with a training session for new and veteran volunteers 11 am-1 pm Wed. (Oct. 3) at  Martin's Run Senior Living Community, 11 Martin's Run, Media. A complimentary lunch, hibachi style, will be served. All who attend will be offered an optional exclusive tour of Martin's Run.
  To volunteer and enroll for this training, call Lynn Cohen in the RSVP office at 610-565-5563.  RSVPs must be received by September 21. For more information, visit www.rsvpdelco.org.
                                                           
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‘Meet The Candidates’ Night At The IU This Fall 
 The Delaware County Tobacco-Free Coalition invites all of the constituents of Delaware County  to a "Meet the Candidates-Open Forum" 5:30 to 8:30p.m., Thursday (Oct.  11) at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton.
  The free public event is a unique opportunity for the public to share its views on Health Care  and  Environmental Issues affecting Delaware County citizens.
   The evening will include a Health Fair, light refreshments, education, and a brief networking session.
  Each candidate will have three  minutes to share his/her views on a  selected topic. A question and answer period will follow, and guests will be encouraged to inquire about other topics of interest  in this election year. Registration is requested but not required.
  For more information, visit the website www.tobaccofreedelco.com or call 484-444-0412.

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 Middletown Township will host an art show, “Celebrating the Human Spirit,” 10:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 8 and 9) at the municipal building on N. Pennell road.
  Exhibitors will include artists of the Bristol and Langhorne Council of the Arts, fine art vendors, a Sidewalk Chalk Contest, free restaurant cuisine, demonstrations. B101 Radio will broadcast live on Saturday and there will be live music on Sunday.
  Al ages are welcome. Admission is free.
  An Opening Reception is set for 4 to 7p.m., Saturday (Sept. 8).
  For more information contact Linda Reboh at cosmiccreations@live.com or visit www.artistsof Bristol.com.

Friday, August 24, 2012

FREE Concerts At Granite Run Mall!

  The Granite Run Mall in Media will hold a bunch of FREE concerts. Here's all the details and a full schedule:
• All Concerts will be held at Center Court
• PSP: Philadelphia Songwriters Project, www.phillysongwriters.com
• All Dates, Times and Artists are subject to change, Please check www.shopgraniterunmall.com for more information

Date  Time  Artist  Website
8/24 5:30-7:30pm Joshua Popejoy w/ PSP  www.joshuapopejoy.com
8/25 11-11:45am Makin’ Music  www.makinmusic.com
8/30 5:30-7:30pm The McChords www.cmcproductionspa.biz
8/31 5:30-7:30pm Synthesis Latin Band  www.synthesislatinband.com
9/6 5:30-7:30pm Andrea Carlson w/ PSP www.andreacarlsonmusic.com
9/13 5:30-7:30pm Phyllis Chapell w/ PSP  www.siorajazz.com
9/19 5:30-7:30pm Kwesi Kankam w/ PSP www.kwesikankam.com
9/21 7-8pm Archie Lane’s Big Band  
9/26 5:30-7:30pm Chris Zurich w/ PSP www.phillysongwriters.com
9/27  5:30-7:30pm The McChords  www.cmcproductionspa.biz
10/3 5:30-7:30pm John Childers w/ PSP www.johnchildersmusic.com
10/6 1-2pm  Minas-Brazilian Music for Kids  www.minasmusic.com
10/10 5:30-7:30pm Ryan Tennis w/ PSP www.ryantennismusic.com
10/12 5:30-7:30pm The Broozers www.reverbnation.com/thebroozers
10/18 5:30-7:30pm Joe Taylor w/ PSP  www.joetaylormusic.com
10/19 5:30-7:30pm Matt Santry  www.mattsantry.com
10/20 4-6pm Synthesis Latin Band  www.synthesislatinband.com
10/25 5:30-7:30pm Christopher “Griz”
Grunwald w/ PSP  www.grizmusic.com
11/7 5:30-7:30pm Joshua Popejoy w/ PSP www.joshuapopejoy.com



Wednesday, August 22, 2012

A Few Freebies You'll Be Happy To Know About!

Glenolden Borough To Present Family Movie Night Under The Stars

   Glenolden Borough Park and Recreation Department will host a Movie Night featuring The Three Stooges in Glenolden Park Wed. (August 29).
  Family contests will begin at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8:30 pm. This is an event for the entire family to enjoy together with other members of the community.
  Refreshments will be served by the Glenolden Historical Commission. The free event is sponsored by RCN and Best Buy. For more information call the Borough office at 610-583-3221*
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‘Cradle of Birding’ Festival on September 15 at Heinz Refuge-and it's all FREE!

   The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum will be hosting its annual "Cradle of Birding" Wildlife and Conservation Festival 7 am to 3 pm  Sat. (Sept. 15).  The free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Heinz Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and held in collaboration with dozens of partner conservation organizations.
   This year's featured speaker will be Don Freiday, of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and formerly Cape May Bird Observatory with a fun filled afternoon program on "How to Identify Birds like an Expert."
  There will be dozens of exhibits and programs including live animal demonstrations. Among the organizations showcasing their animals will be the Philadelphia Zoo, The Academy of Natural Sciences, Wagner Free Institute, NJ Adventure Aquarium, Delco Bird Club, Inc., Feathered Sanctuary Exotic Bird Rescue, Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Tri-State Bird Rescue and more.
  Numerous workshops and demonstrations  are planned including birding, nature photography, fly tying, fishing, bird identification, native plants, butterflies and woodcarving.
   There will be 3 early morning bird identification walks, "Birding for Kids" classes, "Birding by Ear",  and  "Beginner Birding" workshops and  "Introduction to Nature Photography" workshop.
  Special interpretive trolley tours of the refuge will run 9 am to 2 pm and there will be a free hot dogs and soft drinks for all in attendance.
  Along with all the workshops, tours, and exhibits, music will be provided by the RSVP band and Tinicum's own environmental troubadour, Glen Waldek.
   The Friends of the Heinz Wildlife Refuge Photo Group will be recognizing the winners of this year's Photo Contest. This will also be an opportunity to see the photography work from the Refuge Photo Group on display in the visitor center’s auditorium.
   For more information visit www.fws.gov/heinz or call 215-365-3118.

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Kennel Club Offers Free Presentation On Holistic Treatment For Dogs


  The Delaware County Kennel Club will host a talk entitled “Firness Four Paws” 7:30 pm Tuesday (Sept. 11) at the Aston Twp. Meeting Room, 5021 Pennell Rd., Aston.
  Guest speakers Kathy McCarry and Anne Harvey of Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Morton will speak about providing quality holistic treatment for performance and working dogs. Attendees will have an opportunity to see massage therapy as well as laser treatment performed on a special K-9.
  The Delaware County Kennel Club will offer the talk free of charge as a community service. All are welcome, but seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
  For more information, call 609-361-0146.

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  Xfinity® Sponsors the FREE 2012 Haverford Music Festival

   Xfinity® from Comcast has joined the 2012 Haverford Music Festival as a top sponsor. The festival is a one day music extravaganza in Havertown featuring area musicians on three stages and many Main Line businesses providing food, fun and information. The event will run from Noon – 9:30 pm and features Blackthorn and John Flynn.
   "We are happy to welcome Xfinity® as our top sponsor this year," says Festival Director Tom Kelly.  “We're expecting a crowd of 10,000 at this year's music festival, and we’re thrilled to have Xfinity by our side bringing this great event to the community.”
  “Xfinity is proud to be a close part of the communities we serve and support events like the Haverford Music Festival,” said Comcast Senior Director of Government Affairs Kevin Broadhurst. “The festival is a great opportunity for neighbors to come together for a day of fun while benefiting a worthy cause.”
  About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.Comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services.  Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal.  Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers.  Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.
  About the Haverford Music Festival
The 2012 Haverford Music Festival, an all day, family-oriented event, presents continuous live music with free admission to all venues from noon to 9:30 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012 in the Oakmont business area of Havertown. Food, beverages, and information are provided by festival vendors/sponsors. As the festival organizer, the Haverford Township Civic Council (a nonprofit  501c3 organization) benefits from festival proceeds and uses those proceeds to fund community-based programs within Haverford Township. Contact Tom Kelly tkelly@kellymusic.com) and Lissa Hilsee (lissa@thehandsonadvantage.com) for more information.
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FREE Meet The Candidates Night Planned
  The Delaware County Tobacco-Free Coalition invites all of the constituents of Delaware County  to a “Meet the Candidates-Open Forum” 5:30- 8:30 pm Thurs. (Oct.  11) at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton.
  The free public event is a unique opportunity for the public to share its views on Health/Health Care  and/or Environmental Issues affecting Delaware County citizens.
   The evening will include a health fair, light refreshments, education, and a brief networking session. Each candidate will then have three  minutes to share his/her views on a  selected topic.  A question and answer period will follow the speakers and guests will be encouraged to inquire about other topics of interest to them in this election year.   Registration is requested but not required.
   For more information, visit the website www.tobaccofreedelco.com  or call 484-444-0412.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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.
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  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 5th 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.


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