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K-9 Mickey To ‘Talk' To Kennel Club; Community Invited
Chester K-9 "Mickey,” with his partner Officer Joe Dougherty talking for him, will speak to the Delaware County Kennel Club 7:30p.m., Tuesday (April 9) at Aston township Building (rear entrance), 5021 Pennell Rd., Aston. The public is invited.
Officer Dougherty will speak to the members through Mickey's eyes and tell of the travels, accomplishments, dangers, successes, and life at home that Mickey has experienced in the past 18 months he has been a K-9 Officer in Chester.
Officer Dougherty has a bit of Irish wit himself, so his talk will be both interesting, educational and fun.
K-9 Mickey will also demonstrate his abilities and will be assisted by Aston Officer Mikel Jones and his partner, K-9 Jax.
Space is limited, first come, first served to this free demonstration. For information call 610-565-3063.
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Free Tax Preparation Available At Senator Pileggi’s Chester Office
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will offer free tax preparation services in his Chester district office on Monday, April 8.
The service is being offered through the PathWays PA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, available for residents with a gross household income of less than $50,000.
“Certified tax preparers will help residents complete both federal and state returns. I encourage area residents who need assistance preparing their basic tax return to call my Chester district office and schedule an appointment,” said Pileggi.
Appointments are required. Volunteers will be available from 10a.m. to 1p.m., April 8. Local residents can schedule an appointment by calling 610-447-5845, or by visiting the office at 415 Avenue of the States, Chester.
More information about state issues is available at Senator Pileggi's website, www.SenatorPileggi.com.
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Ace That Interview
The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will be providing a free workshop on April 16th to teach job seekers successful interviewing skills. The workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the CareerLink office located at 701 Crosby Street in Chester.
The workshop will assist you in how to apply interviewing skills that will get you the job you want. You will learn to avoid the most common mistakes made in an interview and how to handle difficult questions with finesse. There will also be mock interview sessions designed to increase your confidence.
For an appointment call the CareerLink office at (610) 447-3350 Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm.
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Families Invited to the 4-H Spring Fair and Open House
Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square. Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year. Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. Bake sale items, snack bar and the farm gift shop will be available throughout the event.
4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from rocketry to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to sewing. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/programs/4-h
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Bar Association Offers Free Workshop On Custody And Abuse
The community is welcome to join representatives from the Delaware County Bar Association and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania for a free workshop on custody and abuse, 5 to 7p.m., Tuesday (April 16) at the Bar Association, 335 West Front Street, Media.
The workshop will help attendees understand the law, options, and how Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania can help in filing for custody or Protection From Abuse Orders.
To confirm, attendance call the Bar Association at 610-566-6625.
The Custody and Abuse Workshop is open to all members of the public, attorneys and their clients, friends, and all others of the Delaware County Legal Community interested in attending.
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Fun, Education Featured at 2013 Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Bring the whole family to Ridley High School, 901 Morton Avenue in Folsom, 9 a.m.-noon Sat. (April 13) for Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day, an annual offering of fun, free health screenings, information, kids' activities and much more.
Sponsored by Taylor Hospital, the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, the Taylor Community Foundation (TCF), Ridley School District and the Ridley Area YMCA, the event will include screenings such as blood pressure, osteoporosis, skin cancer (10 a.m.-noon only) and carpal tunnel/hand analysis. Cholesterol and glucose screenings will be offered from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Fasting is required for cholesterol/glucose screenings, nothing to eat or drink past midnight the night before.
The event will also feature special information from a variety of Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Keystone departments and services, including: nutrition, cancer care, CPR and safety demonstrations, cardiac care, child behavioral health, community health education, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, emergency services, the Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) program, Senior Health Services, stress management, tobacco cessation and more.
Fun activities for the entire family will include yoga, zumba, swimming activities, a moon bounce (weather permitting), face painting, and the TCF Teddy Bear Check-Up Clinic. Everyone is welcome.
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Delaware County Link To Aging And Disability Resources To Host Free Landlord Breakfast
The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources will host a free landlord breakfast 8 to 10a.m., Friday (April 19) at Generations Restaurant, 9 State Road, Media. The event is open to current and prospective landlords and will provide landlords with available resources and services when renting to low income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a network of agencies utilizing collective resources to most efficiently connect seniors and those with disabilities to the best programs and services to meet their individual needs. The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is a partner agency in the Link.
Speakers will discuss topics such as fair housing, landlord-tenant law, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. A representative from COSA will speak about services available to help keep tenants in their homes. Landlords can learn how to list available rental units on PAHousingSearch.com. A question and answer period will follow the presentations.
The breakfast is free, but seating is limited. Anyone interested in further information or registering for the event is to contact Mary Vilter at 484-883-6770 or email maryv@sdhp.org by April 12.
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Author of Hemingway’s Boat to appear at Ridley Township Library
Everyone is invited Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm for the opportunity to meet local author Paul Hendrickson, writer of the acclaimed Hemingway’s Boat, Everything He Loved and Lost 1934-1961. During the years 1934-1961, from Hemingway’s pinnacle as the reigning monarch of American letters until his suicide, the one constant in his colorful but troubled life was his beloved boat, Pilar. Hendrickson, a National Book Critics Circle Award Winner, will talk about his book, answer questions and sign copies. Hendrickson spent seven years writing the book, which offers a fresh slant on the rise and fall of a father figure of American literature. The book was a national best-seller and a finalist in biography for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The Chicago Tribune awarded it its annual Heartland Prize, and it was named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Books of 2011.Before joining the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2005, Hendrickson worked for thirty years in daily journalism. Register for this free program by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610-583-0593, or visiting the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom.
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My Career Transitions Announces Topics for Upcoming FREE Forums At Penn State Great Valley Campus in Malvern
WHAT/WHEN
April 13, 2013: Selling Yourself. It's NOT an Option
In today’s tight and competitive job market being technically good is not good enough to get you the job you want. You MUST be able to think about your job campaign as a sales campaign and using your skills to sell yourself. Whether you are employed, underemployed or in transition, this is a must attend session and a “wake up call” to everyone to think differently about how you approach your career.
Todd Cohen works with all professionals who want to create a sales culture that make sales happen. Since 1984, Todd has coached and led sales teams to deliver more than $500 million in revenue for leading companies including Xerox, Gartner Group, Pensare, Thomson-Reuters, and LexisNexis. As the Principal of SalesLeader LLC, Todd inspires, advises, and builds high performance sales teams that produce outstanding results. He provides strategic oversight and serves as executive sales coach and advisor to clients ranging from small, rapidly growing start-ups to well-established, large corporations. ? Todd holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Temple University and is actively involved with the American Cancer Society and other charitable organizations.
WHAT/WHEN
May 11, 2013: The Art of Networking
Are you new to networking or looking to refresh your skills? We will explore what networking is and discuss examples. We will also come to understand why is it so vitally important that we not only master networking but that we incorporate it into our daily lives. We will learn how to develop
The networking game plan includes: visibility, relationships, giving back, communication, diversity, the elevator speech, practice and contacts. We will discuss why it must become a way of life that will include hello, multi-dimentional you, listen, share, and stretch the comfort zone and no expectations. Finally we will learn how to incorporate social media, specifically, facebook and linked in, into “The Art of Networking!”
Cynthia Dawn Ericson has over 25 years of experience in marketing, within financial services in both banking and insurance, she began her own marketing consulting business "Ericson Strategic Marketing Solutions" in 2008. In 2008 Cynthia developed two weekly radio shows on WCHE 1520AM, "This Week in Business" and "This Week in Service". Cynthia also created The Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation in December 2010, a non-profit focused upon youth education in memory of her brother Stephen. She is a lifelong resident of Chester County who graduated from Widener University with a B.A. in Political Science / Pre-Law with honors and professional training from the Central Atlantic School of Commercial Lending and Banking at Bucknell University.
WHERE
My Career Transitions meetings/forums are held the second Saturday of the month, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., at Penn State’s Great Valley campus, Main Building, Room 130/131, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa, 19355. There is no meeting in August or December.
WHY
My Career Transitions was started in 2005 by Penn State alumnus Bart Ruff and was named the number one networking association by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011. In the past five years, the group has helped more than 4,000 area professionals navigate job transition. The group has accomplished this without funding; it relies on the efforts of a dozen volunteers who contribute their time and talent as a way to “pay it forward” and help others. Today, the meetings are presented in partnership with Penn State Great Valley’s Alumni Society. On average, 130 people register for each monthly meeting.
MyCareerTransitions workshops are free but advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.mycareertransitions.com.
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Free Family Addiction Program Offered
Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one.
The next session begins April 2.
Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, the information and support programs begin on the first Tuesday of each month and run for three consecutive Tuesdays from 7 to 9p.m. at Holcomb Behavioral Health Services in Media.
Sessions are free and confidential, using first names only. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9a.m. through 5p.m., or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Addiction Education Program link.
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Free Social Networking Job Search Workshop
This free two hour workshop will give those who attend an insight on how social network sites, such as Linked In, Facebook, or Meetup.com can help lead to employment and career advancement. You will have the opportunity to create your own "Linked In" page.
The free workshop will be held April 23rd from 1:30 pm to 3:30pm at the Chester CareerLink located at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester Pa. Please call 610 447-3350 for information.
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Storytimes and Book Sale In April At Prospect Park Library
The Prospect Park Library for children will hold spring storytimes now until April 30. Story times are Monday at 6:30pm, ages 3-5; Tuesday at 11am, ages 2-5; and Thursday at 6:30pm, ages 6 and up.
On Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 12pm, children are welcome to create decorations for the library and home at the “Springtime Party!”
The spring Book, Bake and DVD sale will preview 6-8 pm Fri. (April 12) and be held 9 am to 1 pm Sat. (April 13). Everyone is welcome.
For more information or to register for a storytime, stop by the library, call 610-532-4643, visit www.prospectparklibrary.org or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org. The library is at 720 Maryland Avenue, Prospect Park.
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Tinicum Library Announces Programs
Tinicum Township Memorial Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, will hold Toddler Storytime for children ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers, Fridays 11 to 11:30 am April 5, 12,19 and 26.
PreSchool Stay and Play will feature crafts, games and PlayDough fun Wednesday's at 11 am April 3,10 and 17.
Story and Crafttime for grades K to 4 will be held Thursdays April 4, 18 and May 2, 16, 30 and June 6 at 3:15.
Money Magic will be held April 11 at 6:30 pm.
PreSchool Piggy Tales to learn about money will be held 11 am Fridays, May 3,10, 17 and 24.
A Kick off Summer Reading Club with Dino Dig will be held 6:30 pm. June 5.
Children in all classes must be with an adult. All are welcome.
For more information, call 610-521-9344 or e-mail ticsd@delcolibraries.org.
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DelCo Enviro Fair Offers Ways To Greener Home And Healthier Life
The fourth annual Delaware County Environmental Fair set for Saturday (April 13) has a simple mission: to help area residents make their homes greener and their lives healthier. The Fair will be held this year at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne from 9:30a.m. to 2:30p.m., Saturday (April 13).
With free admission, presentations, demonstrations and workshops for adults and teens, and activities for children, the Enviro Fair appeals to the whole family.
More than fifty exhibitors and information booths will be on hand to educate and inspire with the latest in energy-saving technologies, low-impact household products, healthy foods and activities that can positively impact lives. And with on-site electronics recycling and document shredding, the Enviro Fair will help get a head start on spring cleaning.
The Fair is presented by the Earth Care Council of Delaware County and AFewSteps.org. For a complete list of exhibitors and activities at the Enviro Fair, visit http://earthcarecouncil.org; or email questions to info@earthcarecouncil.org.
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Healthy Kids Day At YMCA
Delaware County families are invited to the Community YMCA’s Healthy Kids Days set for two Saturdays, April 13 and 27.
The purpose of the event is to get kids moving and learning, and families living healthier.
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of families and to help them get a jump on creating a healthier summer.
The Community YMCAs Healthy Kids Day will feature fun, active play and educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration throughout their summer, including a fitness challenge, Moonbounce, information stations, healthy snacks, face painting, swim sessions, arts and crafts, and much more.
YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place 9 to noon, April 13 at Ridley High School and 1:30 to 4p.m., April 27 from at the Lansdowne YMCA.
For more information, visit www.cyedc.org.
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Learn Tools To Strengthen Communication With Teens
Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 No Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, will offer a free course on "Get Your Teenagers Talking" 2:30-4:30 pm Sunday (April 14). Hosted by author Jonathan McKee, the workshop will offer practical tools to help get your kids to open up like using real-life discussion springboards.
McKee is author of numerous books and he also speaks at conferences and events across North America, teaching parents how to understand today's kids and open the channels of communication in their homes.
To register, e-mail Beth@RPPCUSA.org.
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Free Soup At St. James
St. James Episcopal Church, 11th and Lincoln Aves., Prospect Park holds 'Soup'er Lunch at 11 am Tuesdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day). The lunch is free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted).Everyone in the community is welcome.
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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 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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‘Mindful Exercise And Chronic Disease’ Free Program April 4
Swarthmore Public Library will offer “Mindful Exercise and Chronic Disease,” a free program presented by Maureen Fleagle, physical therapist with the Crozer-Keystone Health System 10a.m., Thursday (April 4).
Chronic illness can result in reduced activity levels, leading to functional decline. Visitors will learn about and practice “Mindful Exercise,” defined as low to moderate physical movement coupled with a significant meditation and a breath work component.
To register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org. The library is a 121 Park Ave.
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Sakura Storytime At Media-Upper Providence Library
Media-Upper Providence Library will host a special story time for children ages 2 through 6 in celebration of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia 11a.m., Tuesday (April 9) at the library
Visitors will explore Japanese culture through stories and crafts.
Call 610-566-1918 or e-mail mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register. The library is at 1 E Front St, Media.
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FREE Electronics Recycling Slated At Mother Of Providence
The Mother of Providence Regional School Student Technology Team, the “iSquad,” will host an electronics recycling event 8a.m. to 1p.m., Saturday (April 6) at the school, 607 S Providence Road, Wallingford.
The event will offer on-site hard drive shredding to destroy hard drives and personal information.
Items accepted for recycling include desktop computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, digital cameras, fax machines and video games; also, car batteries and air conditioners.
The students cannot accept CRT computer monitors, tube TV’s VCR’s and DVD players.
Mother of Providence Regional serves the parishes of Nativity BVM in Media and St John Chrysostom in Wallingford as well as surrounding areas. Contact the school office at 610-876-7110 for additional information or visit www.mpregional.org.
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Threats To Vision Loss Topic Of Free Talk
Vision loss can affect anyone at any age but eyesight commonly declines as you get older.
On Wednesday (April 10) at 3p.m., “The Three Biggest Threats to Vision Loss” will be hosted by Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, with presenter Dr. Aaron Cohn of Riddle Hospital.
Attendees will learn what can be done to protect eyes from premature aging. The program is free. For a registration form, call Lori Detweiler at 484-496-2138.
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Senior Communities And Nursing Homes Topic Of Free Program
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free presentation, “Admissions to Retirement Communities, Senior Living Residences, and Nursing Homes” 1p.m., Wednesday (April 3) at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road.
Presenters Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq. will discuss what to look for in a facility; admission; contracts; and who needs to sign financial information.
Registration is required to attend. For a registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.
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FREE E-waste recycling dates set
Four dates have been scheduled this year for Delaware County residents to remove toxic products and small electronics from their homes for disposal in a safe manner at the annual household hazardous waste collections.
The collections will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three Saturdays and one Thursday spread over seven months beginning with the first collection on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center in Darby Township. The second event will be May 4 at the Transfer Station in Marple Township. Only household hazardous waste will be accepted at this collection.
Subsequent dates are Thursday, Sept. 12, at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence Township, and on Oct. 19 at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building. Both hazardous and e-waste will be accepted at these two events.
E-waste, such as computer equipment, fax machines, toasters, hair dryers, stereos and televisions (excluding items containing freon) will be collected at three of the collections, on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center, on Sept. 12 in Rose Tree Park and on Oct. 19 in Upper Chichester in connection with the household hazardous waste collections scheduled for those days.
The Emergency Services Training Center is on Calcon Hook Road and Tribbett Avenue, on the Darby Township-Sharon Hill border. The Marple site is on Sussex Boulevard at Marpit Road. Rose Tree Park is on Route 252, north of U.S. 1, near Media. Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building is at 8500 Furey Road, near Chichester Ave. in Upper Chichester.
As of January, the Covered Device Recycling Act makes it illegal to dispose of covered electronic devices such as computers and televisions at the curbside for trash pickups.
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County Is Searching For Centenarians To Honor At Luncheon
Delaware County Council will host its 11th Annual Centenarian Luncheon May 1 at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center in Drexel Hill.
Delaware County residents turning 100 or older in 2013 are welcome to attend the luncheon and be honored by the county. Last year, 43 centenarians attended the luncheon, and staff of the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) representatives visited 21 additional centenarians in the community.
Centenarians and one guest are admitted for FREE. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day, along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council.
The organization or senior facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon will receive a prize.
For more information or to register to attend the luncheon, contact Barbara Nicolardi at 610-490-1524.
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H.E.L.P. Services Available To Locals In Need
Did you ever wish you had a friend or relative to help you with some household or personal problem that you wish to solve? Well, you might be able to find such a person through a new program that St. James United Church of Christ in Havertown has established: H.E.L.P. The acronym stands for Helping/Healing, Educating/Enriching, Learning/Listening, Planning/Problem solving, and the H.E.L.P. program is the brainchild of Rev. Lynn Lampman.
Pastor Lynn has been at St. James Havertown for almost three years now, and among her many missions is for the members of the church to reach out and give to the community. Since so many at St. James have useful skills and talents, Pastor Lynn thought that H.E.L.P. would be a great way for members to live their faith while addressing the real needs of our neighbors. The H.E.L.P. program will connect community members with volunteers from St. James, and they will meet at mutually convenient times at the church’s lovely facilities at 135 Myrtle Avenue in Havertown. There is never a charge for using H.E.L.P. services.
For more information, call St. James UCC Havertown at 610-446-3036.
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FREE Pet Microchipping In April
Delaware County dog owners have a unique opportunity to enjoy a walk in the park, while enhancing their dog’s safety by getting a 2013 license and microchip all at the same time.
County dog owners are invited to get their four-legged friend a current state-mandated dog license plus a microchip at a License and Microchip Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 6 in the Maintenance Building adjacent to the Hunt Club at Rose Tree Park, Route 252 and Rose Tree Road in Upper Providence.
Delaware County Council is partnering with the Delaware County Kennel Club to provide free microchips to any Delaware County dog. A small electronic chip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, will be implanted in the dog and scanned on site to ensure it is functioning properly.
Staff members from the licensing department of the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office will also process dog license applications at the event.
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FREE Program at DCCC Helps Locals With Career Development
The New Choices Career Development program at Delaware County Community College can help people gain the knowledge and skills needed to find a job, enhance their career, and become self-supporting.
New Choices is a free seven-week program that helps individuals make career, educational and personal changes successfully. The program provides FREE individual and group support, career planning workshops, employer contacts, networking opportunities, résumé writing, interviewing techniques and basic computer skills. The goal is to assist participants in reaching economic independence by finding and retaining employment and training.
To apply, or for more information, call 610-359-5232 or email newchoices@dccc.edu. Delaware County Community College is at 901 S. Media Line Road, between Media and Newtown Square.
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Tinnitus meeting offers FREE help
The American Tinnitus Association will host their Delco Tinnitus Self-Help meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media. People at the meeting will be discussing over 10 products and procedures for the treatment of tinnitus - including demonstrations. Also, there will be an analysis of these various treatment options (cost, effectiveness, ease of use) addressing the question "Which one for me?"
To RSVP or questions call Ken Kistler at KennethWKistler@gmail.com or 610-644-1817.
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Chester K-9 "Mickey,” with his partner Officer Joe Dougherty talking for him, will speak to the Delaware County Kennel Club 7:30p.m., Tuesday (April 9) at Aston township Building (rear entrance), 5021 Pennell Rd., Aston. The public is invited.
Officer Dougherty will speak to the members through Mickey's eyes and tell of the travels, accomplishments, dangers, successes, and life at home that Mickey has experienced in the past 18 months he has been a K-9 Officer in Chester.
Officer Dougherty has a bit of Irish wit himself, so his talk will be both interesting, educational and fun.
K-9 Mickey will also demonstrate his abilities and will be assisted by Aston Officer Mikel Jones and his partner, K-9 Jax.
Space is limited, first come, first served to this free demonstration. For information call 610-565-3063.
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Free Tax Preparation Available At Senator Pileggi’s Chester Office
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will offer free tax preparation services in his Chester district office on Monday, April 8.
The service is being offered through the PathWays PA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, available for residents with a gross household income of less than $50,000.
“Certified tax preparers will help residents complete both federal and state returns. I encourage area residents who need assistance preparing their basic tax return to call my Chester district office and schedule an appointment,” said Pileggi.
Appointments are required. Volunteers will be available from 10a.m. to 1p.m., April 8. Local residents can schedule an appointment by calling 610-447-5845, or by visiting the office at 415 Avenue of the States, Chester.
More information about state issues is available at Senator Pileggi's website, www.SenatorPileggi.com.
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Ace That Interview
The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will be providing a free workshop on April 16th to teach job seekers successful interviewing skills. The workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the CareerLink office located at 701 Crosby Street in Chester.
The workshop will assist you in how to apply interviewing skills that will get you the job you want. You will learn to avoid the most common mistakes made in an interview and how to handle difficult questions with finesse. There will also be mock interview sessions designed to increase your confidence.
For an appointment call the CareerLink office at (610) 447-3350 Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm.
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Families Invited to the 4-H Spring Fair and Open House
Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square. Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year. Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. Bake sale items, snack bar and the farm gift shop will be available throughout the event.
4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from rocketry to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to sewing. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/programs/4-h
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Bar Association Offers Free Workshop On Custody And Abuse
The community is welcome to join representatives from the Delaware County Bar Association and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania for a free workshop on custody and abuse, 5 to 7p.m., Tuesday (April 16) at the Bar Association, 335 West Front Street, Media.
The workshop will help attendees understand the law, options, and how Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania can help in filing for custody or Protection From Abuse Orders.
To confirm, attendance call the Bar Association at 610-566-6625.
The Custody and Abuse Workshop is open to all members of the public, attorneys and their clients, friends, and all others of the Delaware County Legal Community interested in attending.
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Fun, Education Featured at 2013 Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Bring the whole family to Ridley High School, 901 Morton Avenue in Folsom, 9 a.m.-noon Sat. (April 13) for Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day, an annual offering of fun, free health screenings, information, kids' activities and much more.
Sponsored by Taylor Hospital, the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, the Taylor Community Foundation (TCF), Ridley School District and the Ridley Area YMCA, the event will include screenings such as blood pressure, osteoporosis, skin cancer (10 a.m.-noon only) and carpal tunnel/hand analysis. Cholesterol and glucose screenings will be offered from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Fasting is required for cholesterol/glucose screenings, nothing to eat or drink past midnight the night before.
The event will also feature special information from a variety of Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Keystone departments and services, including: nutrition, cancer care, CPR and safety demonstrations, cardiac care, child behavioral health, community health education, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, emergency services, the Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) program, Senior Health Services, stress management, tobacco cessation and more.
Fun activities for the entire family will include yoga, zumba, swimming activities, a moon bounce (weather permitting), face painting, and the TCF Teddy Bear Check-Up Clinic. Everyone is welcome.
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Delaware County Link To Aging And Disability Resources To Host Free Landlord Breakfast
The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources will host a free landlord breakfast 8 to 10a.m., Friday (April 19) at Generations Restaurant, 9 State Road, Media. The event is open to current and prospective landlords and will provide landlords with available resources and services when renting to low income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a network of agencies utilizing collective resources to most efficiently connect seniors and those with disabilities to the best programs and services to meet their individual needs. The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is a partner agency in the Link.
Speakers will discuss topics such as fair housing, landlord-tenant law, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. A representative from COSA will speak about services available to help keep tenants in their homes. Landlords can learn how to list available rental units on PAHousingSearch.com. A question and answer period will follow the presentations.
The breakfast is free, but seating is limited. Anyone interested in further information or registering for the event is to contact Mary Vilter at 484-883-6770 or email maryv@sdhp.org by April 12.
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Author of Hemingway’s Boat to appear at Ridley Township Library
Everyone is invited Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm for the opportunity to meet local author Paul Hendrickson, writer of the acclaimed Hemingway’s Boat, Everything He Loved and Lost 1934-1961. During the years 1934-1961, from Hemingway’s pinnacle as the reigning monarch of American letters until his suicide, the one constant in his colorful but troubled life was his beloved boat, Pilar. Hendrickson, a National Book Critics Circle Award Winner, will talk about his book, answer questions and sign copies. Hendrickson spent seven years writing the book, which offers a fresh slant on the rise and fall of a father figure of American literature. The book was a national best-seller and a finalist in biography for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The Chicago Tribune awarded it its annual Heartland Prize, and it was named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Books of 2011.Before joining the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2005, Hendrickson worked for thirty years in daily journalism. Register for this free program by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610-583-0593, or visiting the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom.
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My Career Transitions Announces Topics for Upcoming FREE Forums At Penn State Great Valley Campus in Malvern
WHAT/WHEN
April 13, 2013: Selling Yourself. It's NOT an Option
In today’s tight and competitive job market being technically good is not good enough to get you the job you want. You MUST be able to think about your job campaign as a sales campaign and using your skills to sell yourself. Whether you are employed, underemployed or in transition, this is a must attend session and a “wake up call” to everyone to think differently about how you approach your career.
Todd Cohen works with all professionals who want to create a sales culture that make sales happen. Since 1984, Todd has coached and led sales teams to deliver more than $500 million in revenue for leading companies including Xerox, Gartner Group, Pensare, Thomson-Reuters, and LexisNexis. As the Principal of SalesLeader LLC, Todd inspires, advises, and builds high performance sales teams that produce outstanding results. He provides strategic oversight and serves as executive sales coach and advisor to clients ranging from small, rapidly growing start-ups to well-established, large corporations. ? Todd holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Temple University and is actively involved with the American Cancer Society and other charitable organizations.
WHAT/WHEN
May 11, 2013: The Art of Networking
Are you new to networking or looking to refresh your skills? We will explore what networking is and discuss examples. We will also come to understand why is it so vitally important that we not only master networking but that we incorporate it into our daily lives. We will learn how to develop
The networking game plan includes: visibility, relationships, giving back, communication, diversity, the elevator speech, practice and contacts. We will discuss why it must become a way of life that will include hello, multi-dimentional you, listen, share, and stretch the comfort zone and no expectations. Finally we will learn how to incorporate social media, specifically, facebook and linked in, into “The Art of Networking!”
Cynthia Dawn Ericson has over 25 years of experience in marketing, within financial services in both banking and insurance, she began her own marketing consulting business "Ericson Strategic Marketing Solutions" in 2008. In 2008 Cynthia developed two weekly radio shows on WCHE 1520AM, "This Week in Business" and "This Week in Service". Cynthia also created The Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation in December 2010, a non-profit focused upon youth education in memory of her brother Stephen. She is a lifelong resident of Chester County who graduated from Widener University with a B.A. in Political Science / Pre-Law with honors and professional training from the Central Atlantic School of Commercial Lending and Banking at Bucknell University.
WHERE
My Career Transitions meetings/forums are held the second Saturday of the month, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., at Penn State’s Great Valley campus, Main Building, Room 130/131, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa, 19355. There is no meeting in August or December.
WHY
My Career Transitions was started in 2005 by Penn State alumnus Bart Ruff and was named the number one networking association by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011. In the past five years, the group has helped more than 4,000 area professionals navigate job transition. The group has accomplished this without funding; it relies on the efforts of a dozen volunteers who contribute their time and talent as a way to “pay it forward” and help others. Today, the meetings are presented in partnership with Penn State Great Valley’s Alumni Society. On average, 130 people register for each monthly meeting.
MyCareerTransitions workshops are free but advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.mycareertransitions.com.
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Free Family Addiction Program Offered
Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one.
The next session begins April 2.
Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, the information and support programs begin on the first Tuesday of each month and run for three consecutive Tuesdays from 7 to 9p.m. at Holcomb Behavioral Health Services in Media.
Sessions are free and confidential, using first names only. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9a.m. through 5p.m., or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Addiction Education Program link.
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Free Social Networking Job Search Workshop
This free two hour workshop will give those who attend an insight on how social network sites, such as Linked In, Facebook, or Meetup.com can help lead to employment and career advancement. You will have the opportunity to create your own "Linked In" page.
The free workshop will be held April 23rd from 1:30 pm to 3:30pm at the Chester CareerLink located at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester Pa. Please call 610 447-3350 for information.
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Storytimes and Book Sale In April At Prospect Park Library
The Prospect Park Library for children will hold spring storytimes now until April 30. Story times are Monday at 6:30pm, ages 3-5; Tuesday at 11am, ages 2-5; and Thursday at 6:30pm, ages 6 and up.
On Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 12pm, children are welcome to create decorations for the library and home at the “Springtime Party!”
The spring Book, Bake and DVD sale will preview 6-8 pm Fri. (April 12) and be held 9 am to 1 pm Sat. (April 13). Everyone is welcome.
For more information or to register for a storytime, stop by the library, call 610-532-4643, visit www.prospectparklibrary.org or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org. The library is at 720 Maryland Avenue, Prospect Park.
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Tinicum Library Announces Programs
Tinicum Township Memorial Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, will hold Toddler Storytime for children ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers, Fridays 11 to 11:30 am April 5, 12,19 and 26.
PreSchool Stay and Play will feature crafts, games and PlayDough fun Wednesday's at 11 am April 3,10 and 17.
Story and Crafttime for grades K to 4 will be held Thursdays April 4, 18 and May 2, 16, 30 and June 6 at 3:15.
Money Magic will be held April 11 at 6:30 pm.
PreSchool Piggy Tales to learn about money will be held 11 am Fridays, May 3,10, 17 and 24.
A Kick off Summer Reading Club with Dino Dig will be held 6:30 pm. June 5.
Children in all classes must be with an adult. All are welcome.
For more information, call 610-521-9344 or e-mail ticsd@delcolibraries.org.
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DelCo Enviro Fair Offers Ways To Greener Home And Healthier Life
The fourth annual Delaware County Environmental Fair set for Saturday (April 13) has a simple mission: to help area residents make their homes greener and their lives healthier. The Fair will be held this year at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne from 9:30a.m. to 2:30p.m., Saturday (April 13).
With free admission, presentations, demonstrations and workshops for adults and teens, and activities for children, the Enviro Fair appeals to the whole family.
More than fifty exhibitors and information booths will be on hand to educate and inspire with the latest in energy-saving technologies, low-impact household products, healthy foods and activities that can positively impact lives. And with on-site electronics recycling and document shredding, the Enviro Fair will help get a head start on spring cleaning.
The Fair is presented by the Earth Care Council of Delaware County and AFewSteps.org. For a complete list of exhibitors and activities at the Enviro Fair, visit http://earthcarecouncil.org; or email questions to info@earthcarecouncil.org.
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Healthy Kids Day At YMCA
Delaware County families are invited to the Community YMCA’s Healthy Kids Days set for two Saturdays, April 13 and 27.
The purpose of the event is to get kids moving and learning, and families living healthier.
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of families and to help them get a jump on creating a healthier summer.
The Community YMCAs Healthy Kids Day will feature fun, active play and educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration throughout their summer, including a fitness challenge, Moonbounce, information stations, healthy snacks, face painting, swim sessions, arts and crafts, and much more.
YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place 9 to noon, April 13 at Ridley High School and 1:30 to 4p.m., April 27 from at the Lansdowne YMCA.
For more information, visit www.cyedc.org.
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Learn Tools To Strengthen Communication With Teens
Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 No Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, will offer a free course on "Get Your Teenagers Talking" 2:30-4:30 pm Sunday (April 14). Hosted by author Jonathan McKee, the workshop will offer practical tools to help get your kids to open up like using real-life discussion springboards.
McKee is author of numerous books and he also speaks at conferences and events across North America, teaching parents how to understand today's kids and open the channels of communication in their homes.
To register, e-mail Beth@RPPCUSA.org.
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Free Soup At St. James
St. James Episcopal Church, 11th and Lincoln Aves., Prospect Park holds 'Soup'er Lunch at 11 am Tuesdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day). The lunch is free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted).Everyone in the community is welcome.
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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 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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‘Mindful Exercise And Chronic Disease’ Free Program April 4
Swarthmore Public Library will offer “Mindful Exercise and Chronic Disease,” a free program presented by Maureen Fleagle, physical therapist with the Crozer-Keystone Health System 10a.m., Thursday (April 4).
Chronic illness can result in reduced activity levels, leading to functional decline. Visitors will learn about and practice “Mindful Exercise,” defined as low to moderate physical movement coupled with a significant meditation and a breath work component.
To register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org. The library is a 121 Park Ave.
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Sakura Storytime At Media-Upper Providence Library
Media-Upper Providence Library will host a special story time for children ages 2 through 6 in celebration of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia 11a.m., Tuesday (April 9) at the library
Visitors will explore Japanese culture through stories and crafts.
Call 610-566-1918 or e-mail mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register. The library is at 1 E Front St, Media.
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FREE Electronics Recycling Slated At Mother Of Providence
The Mother of Providence Regional School Student Technology Team, the “iSquad,” will host an electronics recycling event 8a.m. to 1p.m., Saturday (April 6) at the school, 607 S Providence Road, Wallingford.
The event will offer on-site hard drive shredding to destroy hard drives and personal information.
Items accepted for recycling include desktop computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, digital cameras, fax machines and video games; also, car batteries and air conditioners.
The students cannot accept CRT computer monitors, tube TV’s VCR’s and DVD players.
Mother of Providence Regional serves the parishes of Nativity BVM in Media and St John Chrysostom in Wallingford as well as surrounding areas. Contact the school office at 610-876-7110 for additional information or visit www.mpregional.org.
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Threats To Vision Loss Topic Of Free Talk
Vision loss can affect anyone at any age but eyesight commonly declines as you get older.
On Wednesday (April 10) at 3p.m., “The Three Biggest Threats to Vision Loss” will be hosted by Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, with presenter Dr. Aaron Cohn of Riddle Hospital.
Attendees will learn what can be done to protect eyes from premature aging. The program is free. For a registration form, call Lori Detweiler at 484-496-2138.
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Senior Communities And Nursing Homes Topic Of Free Program
Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free presentation, “Admissions to Retirement Communities, Senior Living Residences, and Nursing Homes” 1p.m., Wednesday (April 3) at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road.
Presenters Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq. will discuss what to look for in a facility; admission; contracts; and who needs to sign financial information.
Registration is required to attend. For a registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.
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FREE E-waste recycling dates set
Four dates have been scheduled this year for Delaware County residents to remove toxic products and small electronics from their homes for disposal in a safe manner at the annual household hazardous waste collections.
The collections will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three Saturdays and one Thursday spread over seven months beginning with the first collection on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center in Darby Township. The second event will be May 4 at the Transfer Station in Marple Township. Only household hazardous waste will be accepted at this collection.
Subsequent dates are Thursday, Sept. 12, at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence Township, and on Oct. 19 at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building. Both hazardous and e-waste will be accepted at these two events.
E-waste, such as computer equipment, fax machines, toasters, hair dryers, stereos and televisions (excluding items containing freon) will be collected at three of the collections, on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center, on Sept. 12 in Rose Tree Park and on Oct. 19 in Upper Chichester in connection with the household hazardous waste collections scheduled for those days.
The Emergency Services Training Center is on Calcon Hook Road and Tribbett Avenue, on the Darby Township-Sharon Hill border. The Marple site is on Sussex Boulevard at Marpit Road. Rose Tree Park is on Route 252, north of U.S. 1, near Media. Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building is at 8500 Furey Road, near Chichester Ave. in Upper Chichester.
As of January, the Covered Device Recycling Act makes it illegal to dispose of covered electronic devices such as computers and televisions at the curbside for trash pickups.
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County Is Searching For Centenarians To Honor At Luncheon
Delaware County Council will host its 11th Annual Centenarian Luncheon May 1 at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center in Drexel Hill.
Delaware County residents turning 100 or older in 2013 are welcome to attend the luncheon and be honored by the county. Last year, 43 centenarians attended the luncheon, and staff of the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) representatives visited 21 additional centenarians in the community.
Centenarians and one guest are admitted for FREE. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day, along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council.
The organization or senior facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon will receive a prize.
For more information or to register to attend the luncheon, contact Barbara Nicolardi at 610-490-1524.
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H.E.L.P. Services Available To Locals In Need
Did you ever wish you had a friend or relative to help you with some household or personal problem that you wish to solve? Well, you might be able to find such a person through a new program that St. James United Church of Christ in Havertown has established: H.E.L.P. The acronym stands for Helping/Healing, Educating/Enriching, Learning/Listening, Planning/Problem solving, and the H.E.L.P. program is the brainchild of Rev. Lynn Lampman.
Pastor Lynn has been at St. James Havertown for almost three years now, and among her many missions is for the members of the church to reach out and give to the community. Since so many at St. James have useful skills and talents, Pastor Lynn thought that H.E.L.P. would be a great way for members to live their faith while addressing the real needs of our neighbors. The H.E.L.P. program will connect community members with volunteers from St. James, and they will meet at mutually convenient times at the church’s lovely facilities at 135 Myrtle Avenue in Havertown. There is never a charge for using H.E.L.P. services.
For more information, call St. James UCC Havertown at 610-446-3036.
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FREE Pet Microchipping In April
Delaware County dog owners have a unique opportunity to enjoy a walk in the park, while enhancing their dog’s safety by getting a 2013 license and microchip all at the same time.
County dog owners are invited to get their four-legged friend a current state-mandated dog license plus a microchip at a License and Microchip Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 6 in the Maintenance Building adjacent to the Hunt Club at Rose Tree Park, Route 252 and Rose Tree Road in Upper Providence.
Delaware County Council is partnering with the Delaware County Kennel Club to provide free microchips to any Delaware County dog. A small electronic chip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, will be implanted in the dog and scanned on site to ensure it is functioning properly.
Staff members from the licensing department of the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office will also process dog license applications at the event.
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FREE Program at DCCC Helps Locals With Career Development
The New Choices Career Development program at Delaware County Community College can help people gain the knowledge and skills needed to find a job, enhance their career, and become self-supporting.
New Choices is a free seven-week program that helps individuals make career, educational and personal changes successfully. The program provides FREE individual and group support, career planning workshops, employer contacts, networking opportunities, résumé writing, interviewing techniques and basic computer skills. The goal is to assist participants in reaching economic independence by finding and retaining employment and training.
To apply, or for more information, call 610-359-5232 or email newchoices@dccc.edu. Delaware County Community College is at 901 S. Media Line Road, between Media and Newtown Square.
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Tinnitus meeting offers FREE help
The American Tinnitus Association will host their Delco Tinnitus Self-Help meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media. People at the meeting will be discussing over 10 products and procedures for the treatment of tinnitus - including demonstrations. Also, there will be an analysis of these various treatment options (cost, effectiveness, ease of use) addressing the question "Which one for me?"
To RSVP or questions call Ken Kistler at KennethWKistler@gmail.com or 610-644-1817.
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Book Signing/Reading at Schoolhouse Center
Meet KB Inglee, writer of historical mystery fiction, as she appears at a Book Signing/Reading ,Thursday, April 18th - 12:30pm at Schoolhouse Center’s, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. KB will read from her short stories which appear in several anthologies, including Death Knell IV, Fish Tales, and Chesapeake
This book reading/signing is free and open to the public but registration is requested as light refreshments will be served.
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