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Free Splash Week program at Rocky Run Y

  Water safety lessons at YMCA’s SPLASH week will take place from June 3 through 7 at the Rocky Run YMCA. Children and  families in the Delaware County area are invited to participate in the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA’s SPLASH Week Initiative, offering free swimming and water safety lessons.

  The Y designed the program to help children and families learn important swimming and water safety skills, which can lead to developing self-confidence, pride and inner strength.

  The Rocky Run YMCA wants to stress the importance of water safety. Every day at SPLASH Week, there will be different themes and water safety sessions such as pool safety, boat safety and backyard safety. Each session is 30 minutes long. Pre-registration is required.

  For more information or to register, call the Rocky Run YMCA at 610-627-9622.

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Shredding event at local funeral home

  McCausland-Garrity Funeral Home, 343 South Chester Pike, Glenolden, will host its 5th Annual Shred Day 12 noon to 3 pm Sunday (June 2). Everyone in the community is welcome to bring their papers for shredding and a canned good for the local food bank.

  For more information, visit www.mcgfh.com

Late Spring Bird Walk at Glen Providence Park

  Area residents can join the Friends of Glen Providence Park for a FREE bird walk led by cousins and expert birders Al Guarente and Nick Crocetto 8a.m., Sunday (June 2), rain or shine.

  The Friends have documented over 100 bird species so far in the park, perhaps they will find the next with the help of these guides from the Birding Club of Delaware County.

  Walkers should at the park entrance at Third Street and Kirk Lane in Upper Providence for the 1.5 mile hike; be prepared for steep and possibly muddy terrain; and bring binoculars.

  For more information, find Friends of Glen Providence Park on Facebook or visit www.glenprovidencepark.org.

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Battle of Gettysburg topic of Sunday talk

  Since this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Nether Providence Historical Society will host George Albany who will discuss his research into the battle.

  Albany, a graduate of Gettysburg College, has always been interested in that particular battle of the Civil War. Copies of maps will accompany his talk. Also, a list of Nether Providence participants in the Civil War will be on display. The list was made from newspaper articles of the time and the applicants for survivor benefits in 1890.

  The free lecture will be 2p.m., Sunday (June 2) at the Helen Kate Furness Library on Providence Rd. (Rte. 252), Wallingford. The community is welcome.

Glenolden Library announces summer programs

   The Glenolden Library is holding sign ups for Science in the Summer, which will be held on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 for grades 2 to 6.  This year’s theme is BioScience. This program is sponsored by the Delaware County Library System and GlaxoSmithKline.

   Summer Reading Club will be held Thursdays at 1:30pm from July 11 to August 15 for grades 1 through 6, the theme this year is ”Dig Into Reading”.

  Preschool story hour will be held Wednesdays at 11am from July 3 to August 28, for ages 3 to 5.

   Infant Story time will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, July 24, 31, and August 7 for ages birth to 2 years.

  Makin’ Music will visit the library on Friday, June 28 at 10:30am.

  Tinicum Wildlife Refuge will visit Thursday, July 11 at 2pm..

   This year’s theme, for the Teen readers, is “Beneath the Surface”.  Enter book information on-line at the county’s website for a chance to win: Union tickets, ipod Shuffle, iTune gift car, and a grand prize of a Kindle Fire HD #7.

  Call 610-583-1010 or stop by 211 S. Llanwellyn Ave., Glenolden, Pa. or at www.glenoldenlibrary.org for more info.

 Speakers, field trip locations needed for local science club

 The Darby Free Library has just started a Science Club which meets on the second and fourth Mondays beginning in June. The club's mission is to expose patrons, ages 10 and above, to the exciting world of science through classes and field trips. One trip planned is to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and the William Penn School District will supply the bus.

  The Library is looking for donations of science equipment like telescopes, microscopes, chemistry sets and more. 

  Also, the Library needs guest visitors who can teach an hour class on a subject pertaining to science that will interest the children. Anyone who can offer more free places to visit, will also be appreciated.

   For more information, e-mail dadirector@delcolibraries.org

Science in the Summer Registration Underway

   Norwood Public Library, 513 Welcome Ave, Norwood, will accept applicants/registrations for Science in the Summer (SIS) during the month of May. The last day to register is Thursday, May 30.  Bioscience will be this year’s topic and sessions will take place July 22 to July 25.  Parent/caregiver must register student (no phone registrations).  SIS is for students entering 2-6 grades. Acceptance is by lottery.  Notification letters will be sent to accepted students by June 11.

Tinicum Library presents Civil War soldier, summer reading club

  Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, will present a Civil War soldier of the 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as portrayed by veteran living historian, Ken Gavin, 6:30 pm Wed. (May 29). Adults and children age 10 and up are welcome to come and meet this interesting “soldier.”

  The “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Club  will kick-off with a fun filled show, “Dino Dig,” with Field Paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka 6:30 pm Wed. (June 5). The presentation will feature Mr. Nixon, and an eight foot Triceratops skull. The show consists of original songs, show-and-tell with unusual fossils, a touch of magic and a "Dinosaur" game show.

  The Dig Into Reading Club will then meet on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. on June 19 and 26, July 3, 10 and 17.  Pre-K through 5th graders will dig into some crafts and books on fossils, burrowing animals, planting and rocks. Lots of fun surprises are planned.

    Call the library at 610-521-9344 for more information Tinicum Memorial Public Library is a member of the Delaware County Library System.

Delco SCORE and Chamber to host Business Plan Workshops

  Delaware County SCORE, in cooperation with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, will conduct a series of workshops at the Chamber's headquarters in Springfield, to help aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to develop a successful business plan.

  Workshop I: Business Concept & Data Collection will be held 6 to 9:30p.m., May 21. The session will introduce a personal business plan model that gives step-by-step guidance in researching and writing a business plan, structure, data collection, and competition analysis. Attendees will learn about the various resources available to help them estimate market potential.

  Workshop II: Marketing Plan Development will be held May 28. The session begins the development of the business plan with a focus on a Marketing Plan with workshops on product and service, pricing, target markets, and marketing communications.

  Workshop III: Financial Plan & Projections will be held on June 4 and will focus on "the numbers." Attendees will use a computer-based financial tool to estimate revenues and costs, profitability, cash flow and start-up costs.

  Workshop IV: Funding Your Business will be held on June 11. This session completes the business plan with discussions on options for financing the business. Representatives from a commercial bank, other lenders and the SBA will answer questions about funding.

  Registration for these workshops is at delawarecounty.score.org/localworkshops.

  For more information about starting or operating a small business, or to request FREE counseling from a SCORE volunteer, call 610-344-6910.

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Annual Italian American Heritage Festival in Rose Tree Park June 2

 Thousands of people are expected to descend upon Rose Tree Park in Media Sunday, June 2, at Rose Tree Park from 11:30 am to  6 pm for the Fourth Annual Italian American Heritage Festival. Admission is free.

   The festival will celebrate  Italian-American authors, artists, sports figures, automobiles, culture, heritage, food, entertainment and more.

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, the Italian Embassy in Washington, and the Consul General of Italy represented in Philadelphia by the On. Consul General Luigi Scotto, have declared 2013 Anno Della Cultura Italiana Negli Stati Uniti (The Year of Italian Culture in the United States). The  festival will be a  part of this national celebration. 

  Last June, the festival attracted over  10,000 people from throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond.

  Two separate stages of entertainment will include Alfio, the Italian Heart Throb, the Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble, Hot Club of Philly Band, Anthony Caserta and the Boy in Black Band, the De La Salle String Band Orchestra, and others.

   Italian authors and artists in attendance will include George Anastasia, Brigida Michopulos, and Ursula Ippoliti.  All new this year, the International Opera Theater will  provide a special performance featuring selections from the new lyrical opera, Jago, direct from Italy and its premier opening at the Media Theater. 

  For additional information, contact Charlotte Higler at eventfullyyours.charlotte@gmail.com, or call 610-565-6395.

Free Chair Yoga at Aston Library

  Free Chair Yoga will return to the library in June, with classes on Tuesday nights. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. Go to www.astonlibrary.org for more details. To register, go to: http://www.tinyurl.com/astonadultevents.

  The Library is at 3270 Concord Road, Aston.

Nativity Parish to host Block Party

  Nativity BVM Parish will host a Block Party 1 to 4p.m., Sunday (June 2). The party will feature a Moonbounce, dunk tank, music and carnival games, as well as crafts and fun food.

  The community is welcome.  The Parish is located at 30 East Franklin Street, Media.

 Democracy Unplugged to present forum on liquor store privatization

  Should Pennsylvania privatize its liquor stores? That will be the topic when Democracy Unplugged presents a forum on Pennsylvania’s liquor stores.

  The event will take place 7 to 8:45p.m., Thursday (June 6) at the Luddington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.

  The Anti-Privatization speakers are PA Senator Daylin Leach (D-177th) and Wendell Young, IV, president of the UFCW.

  Katherine Anderson, director of Government Affairs for The Commonwealth Foundation  will be joined by another speaker to be announced for the pro-privatization side.

  The four speakers will present opening statements, followed by audience questions and answers, and closing statements.

  Democracy Unplugged’s most recent forum, “Guns in America after Sandy Hook” attracted over 200 people. It was filmed by PCN and can also be viewed on YouTube.

  For more information, go to www.democracyunplugged.org or call 610-543-8427.

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Folksinger performs

Folksinger Mary Roth will entertain at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the Upper Darby/Sellers Library, 76 S. State Road in Upper Darby.  Audience members will enjoy an interactive concert for all ages including songs from around the globe as well as familiar tunes. 

Roth is a notable vocalist and songwriter who has performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the New Jersey State Film Festival, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair, the Philadelphia Flower Show and numerous other venues.  She performs with an Appalachian Mountain dulcimer, Celtic bodhran drum, guitar, shekere, and various other instruments of culture.

The free one-hour concert is open to the general public and will be held in the Adult Library.  Seating is not reserved.  For more information and for directions, please contact the library at 610-789-4440.

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 Free mammograms

Crozer-Keystone Health System, the county’s leading provider of mammography services, will partner with The Power of Pink, Inc., a local non-profit organization, to offer free mammography screenings in May for uninsured and underinsured women.

Screening appointments are available at the following dates, times and locations: 

·        May 28, 4:30-7 p.m. at Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake, 300 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills.

·        June 3, 3-6 p.m. at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Boulevard in Upland.

·        June 4, 4-7 p.m. at Media Medical Imaging, 200 E. State Street in Media.

·        June 19, 3:30-7 p.m. at Springfield Hospital, 190 W. Sproul Rd. in Springfield.

At each event, light refreshments will be served.

To register, call 1-866-5-CK-XRAY (1-866-525-9729). Appointments are limited, so potential patients are advised to sign up as soon as possible.

The Power of Pink, Inc., is local non-profit organization, 501(c)(3), working to better the lives of women facing a variety of health related conditions. The Power of Pink supports the efforts of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure via their annual participation in the Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk in addition to raising funds for education, preventive screenings and outreach in the immediate Delaware/Chester County area.

Crozer-Keystone Health System is the largest employer and health care provider in DelawareCounty. For more information about Crozer-Keystone’s medical imaging services, visit http://ckimaging.crozerkeystone.org. For more information about Crozer-Keystone’s cancer services, visit http://ckcancer.crozerkeystone.org.

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RIDLEY PARK FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING DAY JUNE 13; Free admission

   Main Streets of Ridley Park will open their third annual Farmers’ Market Thursday, June 13. Taking place just off Swarthmore Avenue in Ridley Park’s Central Business District, by Borough Hall on Ward Avenue, the weekly event features local food, produce, wine and fun.

  Once again the Market will run from 4 -7 pm every Thursday, rain or shine and admission is FREE!

(No market will be held July 4). Music by DJ Jerry will keep the energy level high as shoppers roam the streets deciding if they are in the mood for berries or ice cream, wine, a hot meal to take home, or just a relaxing chat with friends. Vendors bring new offerings weekly. Fresh baked goods are always a popular item at the Market. This year Main Streets will welcome Acme Markets whose pharmacists will be offering health screenings. Other Community groups will be present to provide information on their services.

More details on the Farmers’ Market are posted at www.ridleyparkfarmersmarket.com or www.facebook.com/MainStreetsOfRidleyPark.