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TWO CIVIC HOLIDAYS IN ONE DAY!
HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND CELEBRATE INAUGURATION DAY
AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

   Visitors of all ages are encouraged to join the National Constitution Center for a special daylong celebration commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lifelong dedication to service, as well as the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, January 21, 2013.  In honor of the “double holiday,” admission to the Center is FREE, courtesy PwC.
  In tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Center will join in the 18th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with service projects, live performances, and craft activities from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  In the spirit of Dr. King, participants who have registered with the Greater Philadelphia Day of Service will participate in a quilting and sewing project that benefits the Women Against Abuse shelter.  This local nonprofit provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services, behavioral healthcare, advocacy, and education to victims of domestic violence.  Participants will sew quilts and baby blankets for those in need.  Visitors to the Center on MLK Day can sew pillows for the shelter without registering in advance for the project.
At 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the F.M. Kirby Auditorium, families can sing along with “Two of a Kind,” an award-winning, nationally touring, husband-wife duo, during an interactive musical program.  Focusing on themes related to Martin Luther King, Jr., the performance will encourage participation through songs, sign language, movement, and stories.  In addition, students from local colleges and local actors will read aloud Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech in the F.M. Kirby Auditorium at 1:00 p.m.  A Unity Choir comprised of voices from Congregation M’kor Shalom in Cherry Hill, NJ, Antioch Baptist Church, Morningstar Baptist Church, Kerygma, Bethel Baptist Church, Har Sinai Temple of Pennington, NJ, H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. of Plainfield, NJ and First Baptist of Somerset, NJ, will perform at 3:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall Lobby.  The ensemble will sing music that ranges from the most high-spirited Gospel music, to stimulating songs of freedom and uplifting Jewish folk music.
  Visitors also can enjoy programs throughout the day in the Grand Hall Lobby, including a “Talk Back Board” where they can post responses to questions about diversity and citizenship, make crafts such as “I Have a Dream” mobiles, and learn about Dr. King’s vision of himself as an agent of service and how that legacy lives on today.
  This year marks the second time that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has coincided with a presidential inauguration.  The first was President Bill Clinton's second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 1997.
  To commemorate Inauguration Day, visitors can watch the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on screens throughout the museum, including screens on the Grand Hall Overlook and in the F.M. Kirby Auditorium.  In addition, visitors can put their knowledge to the test during Presidential Trivia, make presidential-themed crafts, and have their photo taken as they recite the official Presidential Oath of Office. 

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‘Navigating Elder Law Maze’ At Swarthmore Library

 Area residents can gain insight into the challenges of accessing and financing long-term care and explore other Elder Law issues with Linda Anderson, Esq., an experienced local professional, 10:30a.m., Thursday (Jan. 17) at Swarthmore Library, 121 Park Ave. The program is free and open to the public.
   Anderson is the founder and principal of Anderson Elder Law, of Media, dedicated to aiding individuals and families to navigate the legal, financial, and medical issues related to elder law, estate planning, long term care planning, and special needs planning.
   Register at the library at 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

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FREE Motown Presentation In Ridley

Motown Sound: Live with Jon Turk at Ridley Township Library
Celebrate Black History Month by moving to the irresistible sounds of Motown when Jon Turk performs on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6 pm in Garling Hall at the Ridley Township Library. Sing and dance along and celebrate 50 years of Motown sound. This special event will be part performance and part lecture, as host Jon Turk entertains guests with his expertise on the history of Motown, its artists and its contribution to American music. A singer and musician, Jon generates energy and excitement everywhere he performs! All ages are welcome to attend. Library programs are generously funded by the Friends of the Ridley Township Library. Register by calling 610-583-0593, emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, or stopping at the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.

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Philadelphia Painter and Muralist Ann Northrup to Speak at Penn State Brandywine on Jan. 29

  Philadelphia painter and muralist Ann Northrup will speak at Penn State Brandywine on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. as part of the campus' Spring Speaker Series.
  Northrup holds a master’s in fine arts from Boston University and a national exhibition record. In addition to landscape and figure paintings in watercolor and oils, she has completed eight large-scale outdoor community murals. Northrup has taught at many colleges and universities in Boston and Philadelphia, most recently at Philadelphia University. In 2008, she taught drawing and mural painting inside the women’s prison in northeast Philadelphia, and since then has taught and mentored ex-offenders, who have worked as her assistants on mural projects. In addition to her work as an artist, mural designer and teacher, Northrup is a national champion in a single scull.
  Northrup’s visit, which will take place in the newly renovated professional classroom on the first floor of the Main Building (room 113), is part of a four-part Spring Speaker Series at the campus. The series is funded by a generous donation from a friend of the campus.
  This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Due to limited space, an RSVP is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To RSVP, please contact Connie Stankowski at 610-892-1249 or CAS34@psu.edu.
  As part of the speaker series, Brandywine will welcome Penn State Laureate Christopher Staley on Thursday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m.; Bryn Mawr Film Institute Director of Education Andrew Douglas, who will present “The Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock,” on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. and White Dog Café Founder Judy Wicks on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. More information about these upcoming speakers will be released on the campus website at http://www.bw.psu.edu at a later date.
  Penn State Brandywine is located on Route 352 and Yearsley Mill Road in Middletown Township.

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FLYERS TO THANK FANS WITH FREE OPEN PRACTICE AT WELLS FARGO CENTER ON JANUARY 17

FLYERS PLAN WEEK-LONG SERIES OF EVENTS TO FLYER UP HOCKEY FANS IN THE REGION
OPEN PRACTICE TICKETS TO GO ON SALE ON JANUARY 14 AT 12 P.M. ATPHILADELPHIAFLYERS.COM
  Philadelphia, PA – January 12, 2013 – In an effort to say "thank you" to hockey fans, the Philadelphia Flyers will host a free, open-to-the-public practice at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, January 17 at 6 p.m. as part of a week-long series of events geared towards Flyer-ing Up hockey fans in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
We have the greatest fans in the world. This is our way of saying, 'thanks for your patience and understanding'. It will be great to get our fans back inside the Wells Fargo Center and get them ready for Flyers hockey," said Comcast Spectacor President Peter Luukko.
  In addition, all team practices during Flyers Training Camp at the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, NJ, are free and open-to-the-public. Practice times vary from Sunday, January 13 through Friday, January 18. Times will be made available at philadelphiaflyers.com.
  At the open practice at the Wells Fargo Center, which is being sponsored by Virtua, Flyers Broadcaster Steve Coates will emcee the practice, explaining player drills taking place on the ice and assist with interaction between players and fans during the free ticketed event.
  The Flyer Up week also includes:
Tuesday, January 15 at 12:15 p.m.
The Philadelphia Flyers Street Team will “Flyer Up” shoppers along Kings Highway in Haddonfield by leading, “Let’s Go Flyers” chants and distributing free T-shirts and cheer cards.
Wednesday, January 16 beginning at 11:30 p.m.
Ambassador of Flyers Hockey Bob “Hound” Kelly will host a Flyers School Assembly program and Pep Rally for students at Adair Elementary (1300 E Palmer St., Philadelphia, PA). Students who display the most “Flyer’d Up” classroom will receive a Papa John’s Pizza Party immediately following the pep rally.
Thursday, January 17 at 12:15 p.m.
The Philadelphia Flyers Street Team will “Flyer Up” the lunchtime crowd in Reading Terminal Market (51 North 12th Street Philadelphia, PA) by leading, “Let’s Go Flyers” chants and distributing free T-shirts and cheer cards.
Open Practice at the Wells Fargo Center at 6 p.m.
Friday, January 18 beginning at 8 p.m.
XFINITY Live! Philadelphia will host the WMMR Puck Drop Party from 8 p.m. until midnight featuring a live band and drink specials for all fans wearing orange and black. WMMR hosts will lead a Pep Rally at 9 p.m. which will include pre-taped message to fans attending the party from Max Talbot. MMaRmy will be on hand to lead contests with prizes including tickets to the Flyers home opener. Flyers Ice Girls will greet fans and lead t-shirt tosses during the party.
Saturday, January 19
The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center in a nationally-televised game on NBC beginning at 3 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a t-shirt courtesy of KIA and a schedule magnet courtesy of Toyota.
NOTE: As a result of the 3 p.m. face-off, the college hockey game between the University of Vermont and Penn State University scheduled for the Wells Fargo Center also on Saturday, January 19 will now start at 8 p.m.
XFINITY Live! Philadelphia will be opening their doors at 10 a.m. with live music starting at 1 p.m. during the home opener.
   During the home opener game, XFINITY Live!  will host a one-of-a-kind viewing experience featuring live look-in's at the Wells Fargo Center that include Flyers player introductions and Lauren Hart performing God Bless America on the 32-Foot High Definition Sony Big Screen. Fans watching the game at XFINITY Live! will also have a chance win tickets to the game that day and contests to win XFINITY Live! gift cards.
  Single-game tickets for all 24 Flyers regular season home games will go on sale on Tuesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available via ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or in person at Wells Fargo Center box office.
  It’s time! The highly anticipated 2012-13 Flyers season is now underway. For the latest ticket information including single games, full or partial packages, call 215-218-PUCK (7825) or visitPhiladelphiaFlyers.com. 

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Temple Sholom Celebrates Inter-faiths Jan. 27

 A concert of 20 Jewish Cantors singing in a Roman Catholic Basilica celebrates the progress in inter-faith relationships and the importance of understanding and tolerance.
   “To God’s Ears,” a 42-minute documentary presenting a beautiful combination of music, performance, story and history will be shown 3p.m., Sunday (Jan. 27) at Temple Sholom, Broomall.
   The history of conflict between Catholics and Jews over thousands of years has eased in present times and the film examines Catholic-Jewish dialogue, telling a story of how far the two have come.
   Swarthmore resident Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro, of Temple Sholom in Broomall was a participant in the concert.
   The film will be followed by a question and answer session at 4p.m. with the film’s director, Jeffrey Schneider, who will join the audience via Skype from California; and Kerith Spencer-Shapiro.
   Admission is free but donations will be accepted to support the film and the American Conference of Cantors. Temple Sholom in Broomall is at 55 N. Church Lane. For more information, call 610-356-5165.

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Talk On Puccini At Temple Sholom

   Dr. Moylan C. Mills, Professor Emeritus of Integrative Studies on the faculty of Pennsylvania State University, will talk about the life and times of Giacomo Puccini, the famed composer of “La Boheme,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly,” among other great operas, 1:30p.m., Thursday (Jan. 17) at Temple Sholom in Broomall.
 The program is sponsored by the Hilltoppers, the senior citizen group of Temple Sholom, and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A $2 donation from non-members of Hilltoppers would be appreciated. The building is handicapped accessible.
    For directions or further information call Temple Sholom in Broomall at 610-356-5165.

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Seniors Can Party And Dance At Redwood
 Area residents age 50 and older can hit the dance floor at the Redwood Playhouse Community Center 7 to 9:30p.m., Thursday (Jan. 17) with the Peter Thomas Band performing, and Line Dancing with Bootscooter.
   The event is free to Delaware County residents and is sponsored by Delaware County Council and the Parks and Recreation Department.
   The Redwood Playhouse Community Center in Upland Park on 6th St. in Upland. For more information, call 610-891-6061 or visit the county web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Park and Recreation, Upland Park

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Alzheimer's Disease 

  The Haverford Township Free Library will host the program Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease at 7 p.m.,  Tuesday, Jan. 22. The workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. 
The program is free and open to the public.  Call the Alzheimer’s Association to register at 800-272-3900. The Library is at 1601 Darby Road, Havertown.

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FREE Caregiver Support Group Available

  This group is for supporters of cancer patients. Monday, Jan.21, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Main Line Health Center in Newtown Square, 3855 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Contact Ruthmary Strohm, 484-337-3594.
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FREE Smoking Cessation Support Group
  Monday, Jan. 21, from 7 - 8 p.m. at Riddle Hospital, Health Center 1 conference room, 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media.