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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Short on cash? Check out these local events!

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.












Tuesday, May 14, 2013

This week's freebies include museums, an expo, legal advice, health screenings and much more


FREE Admission To Museums This Saturday

   Across the globe, museums are celebrating their important role in modern society with the annual International Museum Day. Take part by taking advantage of free admission and other cool discounts at participating local museums on Saturday, May 18.
In addition to International Museum Day, another free-for-all festivity, Art Museum Day, also offers participants free admission. Both events center aim to highlight museums’ positive impact on the world.
Visit any one of the participating museums for the opportunity to take in world-class exhibitions and collections for free. Between the two events, four museums in the Philadelphia area are welcoming guests at no charge.
• Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Stop by the North Broad Street art museum for a day of free admission and a 10-percent discount at the museum store. International Museum Day also conveniently falls in the midst of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ 112th-annual student art show, which opens this Friday, May 10, so Museum Day participants get a free look at impressive artwork from up-and-coming student artists. Participants are also invited to view other exhibits currently on view at the museum likeModern Women at PAFA: From Cassatt to O’Keeffe and A New Look: Samuel F.B. Morse’s Gallery of the Louvre.
• Philadelphia Museum of Art: Receive free admission to all of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’sbuildings on Saturday, May 18; the main building, Perelman Building, Rodin Museum and Historic House Mount Pleasant are all welcoming guests with open arms at no cost. Visit the museum’s current exhibits; Art of GolfGreat and Mighty Things: Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz CollectionJourneys to New Worlds and CandyCoated Wonderland. After your PMA visit, take in the spring weather in any of the gardens or green spaces surrounding the museum.
• Brandywine River Museum: In addition to providing Art Museum Day guests with free admission, theBrandywine River Museum is hosting a cool exhibit, Ides of March: The Making of a Masterpiece by Andrew Wyeth. The exhibition features the painting itself, and dozens of the studies that aided Wyeth in the creation of the painting.
• Delaware Art Museum: Wilmington’s Delaware Art Museum invites guests to take in the museum’s expansive collection for free for the worldwide museum celebration. Discover photography, illustrations from notable illustrators, paintings and more at the all day event.
International Museum Day
When: Saturday, May 18
Where: Participating museums
Cost: Free
More info: www.network.icom.museum
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Senior Living Expo to be held at Harrah’s on May 17th
      To celebrate Older American’s Month, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) will be presenting a Senior Living Expo at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester, PA on May 17, 2013. The event is free, open to the public, and will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration to attend is necessary. Vendors will provide information on services, products, or programs beneficial to senior citizens. Blood pressure, diabetes, and other health screenings will be available. A pharmacist will be present to answer any questions regarding medication. Information on the Delaware County Senior Games, which will take place in June, will be provided and those wishing to sign up for the games can do so that day. There will be plenty of give aways and raffles throughout the event. Entertainment will be provided and refreshments will be available.  For more information on this event, contact Barbara Nicolardi at (610) 490-1524.

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                                     ‘Spring into Good Health’ with CK Physicians Saturday

        Area residents can Crozer-Keystone’s physicians and clinicians for a comprehensive look at women’s health during a special event, “Spring Into Good Health: A Fun, Free Health Event for Women of All Ages,” 8 to 11:30a.m., Saturday (May 18) at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield. Everyone is welcome.
  There will be lectures on a variety of topics, including: dizziness and balance, the importance of women’s health screenings, causes and treatment options for hand and wrist pain, heartburn and GERD, making tough medical decisions for loved ones, and more. There will also be a free continental breakfast, informational tables on a range of health topics, and raffles and giveaways from Crozer-Keystone Health System.
  Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30a.m. Call 610-284-8158 or visit www.crozerkeystone.org to reserve.
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  FREE LEGAL ADVICE OFFERED BY PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION JUNE 19

  The Philadelphia Bar Association will offer free legal advice to residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties on Wednesday, June 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.  The June 19 LegalLine P.M. is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania.
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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                                              Interboro to host prom for senior citizens

    The Interboro School District Family and Consumer Science Department will host the “Senior Prom” for area senior citizens 8:45-10 am Thurs. (May 30) in the Interboro High School Cafeteria. Reserved parking is available in the large parking lot outside the main doors.
   DJ will be John Saddic and music selections will be by the IHS music department. For more information, contact Caryl Atmajian, 610.237-6410 Ext: 2107. All seniors are welcome.

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                                College Planning Seminar at Ridley Township Library

   A representative from Clarifi will present a free one hour program on college planning at Ridley Township Library 6:30 pm Wed. (May 22) in the lower level meeting room. Learn how to be prepared for the college admissions process from start to finish. Demystify the world of college financial aid. Hear tips and advice on creating a financial action plan that works and know where to go for help.
  Because of limited seating, advance registration is required. Register by calling 610-583-0593, emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, or stopping by the library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom.

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                                           Steve Chase to speak on Quaker Activism

  Author and environmentalist Steve Chase will present “Revelation and Revolution: Quaker Activism as a Path towards Faithfulness,” 7:30 to 9p.m., Tuesday (May 21)  in the Barn at Pendle Hill.  His talk will honor Stephen G. Cary, a leader for decades at Haverford College and the American Friends Service Committee.  The lecture is free and open to the public.  
  Chase directs Antioch University New England's Environmental Studies master’s program in Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability in Keene, NH. He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader and a local community organizer for the global Transition Town Movement.
  For more information, visit Pendle Hill’s website, www.pendlehill.org, or call 610-566-4507, ext. 129.
  Located on 23 acres in Wallingford, Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center offering programs for people of all faiths.
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                   Crozer-Keystone Partners with ‘The Power of Pink’ to offer 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 to 7p.m. at Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake, 300 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills.
  --June 3, 3 to 6p.m. at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland.
  --June 4, 4 to 7p.m. at Media Medical Imaging, 200 E. State St., Media.
  --June 19, 3:30 To 7p.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.

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                         FREE Family Addiction Program Offered

  When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the disease affects the entire family. PRO-ACT’s Family Education Program provides information and support. The free monthly program helps individuals and families recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one.
  Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, sessions begin the first week of each month and run one evening a week for three consecutive weeks, addressing such topics as understanding addiction, impact on the family and developing a support network.
  Sessions are free and confidential, using first names only. Pre-registration is required. For Delaware County dates and locations, call 800-221-6333, weekdays between 9a.m. and 5p.m.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

April Showers Bring May Freebies!

Free Health and Wellness Fair at Brookhaven Municipal Building

  Senior Community Services (SCS) will sponsor a Health and Wellness Fair 10 to 1, Thursday (May 16) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road.
  The event will provide important health and wellness information for seniors and their families. Free Osteoporosis heel scans, blood pressure screenings, fall and balance screenings, stroke risk assessments, and Medicare 101 information will be offered.
  Health providers from various organizations such as Crozer Keystone Health System, Keystone Mercy Health Plan, CKHS Cancer Services, CCMC Asthma Management Program, CKHS Emergency, Burn & Trauma Medical Imaging, Action Potential ,  CKHS Geriatric Mental Health and many more will be in attendance.
  Light refreshments will be served.
  For more information, contact SCS at 484-496-2143.

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Free Organic Gardening program slated

  Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free workshop on “Organic Gardening,” 3p.m., Tuesday (May 14) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, Cambridge Road (behind Burger King).
  Attendees will learn how to grow fruit and vegetables organically, including a healthy soil and preventing pests. The program will be presented by Greener Partners at Hillside Farm who will provide monthly classes at the Brookhaven Municipal Building.
  The Greener Partners educate people of all ages about the origin of food, nutrition, and gardening, and empower them to create healthy communities. For a registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

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 Free talk on Abraham Lincoln at Swarthmore Library
    Swarthmore Public Library will present “Abraham Lincoln: a study in the paradox of greatness,” a lecture by Roger Lane, Emeritus Professor of History at Haverford College, 2p.m., Tuesday (May 21).
  As we near the 150th anniversary of the nearby battle of Gettysburg, it seems fitting to give consideration to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.  The presentation explores Lincoln’s claim on posterity, which rests not just on his victory in the Civil War, but also on the unique combination of Lincoln’s personal qualities, his historical context, and the American imagination.
  Dr. Lane has been celebrated as one of the “Top Ten Profs” in the metropolitan area by Philadelphia Magazine. He has written several award-winning books, and has appeared in television documentaries dealing with crime, the history of Philadelphia, and the urban African American experience.
  He received a PhD from Harvard University.
  This free program is supported by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Register for the program at the Library or by email to swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

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  Ohev Shalom lecture series continues

  Congregation Ohev Shalom will continue its Adult Enrichment Lecture Series with "Judeo-Spanish: How Success Led to Demise,” 7:15p.m., Thursday (May 9) at the synagogue, 2 Chester Road, Wallingford.
  Ohev Shalom Congregant Dr. Peter Brampton Koelle will deliver the lecture. That day's mincha service, approximately twelve minutes long, begins at 7:15; followed immediately by the lecture.
  All are welcome; refreshments will be served. For more information, call 610-874-1465, ext. 102.

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Free Auction Event

   The Friends of the J. Lewis Crozer Library Art Auction Fundraiser has been rescheduled. The public is invited to this special silent auction hosted by the Friends of the J. Lewis Crozer Library at The Cove Restaurant at Harrah’s Philadelphia, 5-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4.
The event will help raise funds for the Friends group in support of programming and special projects at the library. Silent auction items will include donated art pieces as well as gorgeous reproductions created by local artists.
For more information about the auction, call LaTanya at 610-494-3454.
The Cove Restaurant of Harrah’s Philadelphia is at 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Chester.
 Admission is free.

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FREE HEALTHCARE CAREER WORKSHOP 

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Healthcare Industry? Find out where you can obtain training at this exciting free workshop on May 23rd sponsored by your Delaware County Workforce Investment Board.
  The workshop will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am at the PA CareerLink Delaware County at Chester City which is located at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester, Pa. Seats are filling up fast so please call (610) 447-3350 for an appointment. The PA CareerLink is open Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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Celebrate National Doughnut Day! Stop In For A Free Sweet Treat


  Stop in to Krispy Kreme on June 7 for a FREE doughnut of any variety. No purchase necessary.
  Commemorate the sweetest day of the year with a complimentary one-of-a-kind treat from Krispy Kreme®. In honor of National Doughnut Day, on Friday, June 7, stop in to any Krispy Kreme US or Canadian location for a FREE doughnut of any variety--including its world famous Original Glazed®. No purchase necessary. Follow the fun at NationalDoughnutDay2013.com
  National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds for people in need during the depression, and is observed every year on the first Friday of June.
  Offer valid for one FREE doughnut of any variety at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canadian locations on Friday, June 7, 2013 only. No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Visit KrispyKreme.com to locate a store near you.
  Follow the National Doughnut Day fun at NationalDoughnutDay2013.com, and @KrispyKreme #NationalDoughnutDay2013.
  Stay connected with Krispy Kreme at KrispyKreme.com, Facebook, foursquare and Twitter.

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Crozer-Keystone Partners with ‘The Power of Pink’ to Offer Free Mammography Screenings for Uninsured/Underinsured Women
  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 13, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill.
·        May 28, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake, 300 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills.
·        June 3, 3 to 6 p.m. at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Boulevard in Upland.
·        June 4, 4 to 7 p.m. at Media Medical Imaging, 200 E. State Street in Media.
·        June 19, 3:30 To 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.

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Kennel Club hosts program on Labs
    The Delaware County Kennel Club invites the public to a free talk about Labrador Retrievers 7:30p.m., Tuesday (May 14) at the Aston Township Meeting Room, 5021 Pennell Rd., back entrance.
  The talk will be given by Jen Rhysek and will consist briefly of the history of the breed, discussion of the breed standards and time for questions.  She will be assisted by Yellow Labs, "Izzy" and Izzy’s daughter "Maven” who is about six months old. Adding to the evening will be five-month-old puppy "Blitzen."
   K-9 Izzy is a therapy dog and holds many titles in agility competitions. Maven is learning to follow in her mother's footsteps.
   The community is welcome to the free program. For more information, call 610-565-3063.

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College Planning Seminar at Ridley Township Library
     A representative from Clarifi will present a free one hour program on college planning at Ridley Township Library 6:30 pm Wed. (May 22) in the lower level meeting room. Learn how to be prepared for the college admissions process from start to finish. Demystify the world of college financial aid. Hear tips and advice on creating a financial action plan that works and know where to go for help.
  Because of limited seating, advance registration is required. Register by calling 610-583-0593, emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, or stopping by the library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom.

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FREE History Presentation offered at Dunwoody
     Newtown Square Historical  Society will present “Spies & Espionage in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution” 8 pm Wednesday, May 15,at The Dunwoody Village Auditorium, 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square.
Newtown Square.
  The Newtown Square Historical Society will feature noted  author and historian, John A. Nagy.
Diplomatic codes, savvy spy catchers, wild women, and secret bankrolls are the tales of our current media.  Who would have thought that these methods also worked during the Revolution.
Nagy has spent over 20 years doing primary research uncovering many secrets about  our legendary Generals and founding fathers as part of their battle plan against the British.  Remember, the British controlled both New York, Philadelphia, and our surrounding area.
Come and hear  how complex spy networks, double agents, and traitors were a major part of what forged our nation.   John Nagy's third book, Spies in the Continental Capital: Espionage Across Pennsylvania During the American Revolution,  released in 2011,  contains information on 130 spies.   David McCullough, author of John Adams and 1776 wrote, “John Nagy fellow historian and Revoluationary War Scholar Extraordinaire!”
   Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, call (610) 353-1326.

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'CSI: Ancient Egypt, Solving Deaths on the Nile' presented at Ridley Township Public Library

   Dr. Stephen Phillips from the University of PA Museum will visit the Ridley Township Public Library, 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom, 6:15 pm Wed. (May 15).
 Methods and techniques used by anthropologists to evaluate human skeletal remains are applied in modern forensic (criminal) investigations. This lecture will examine skeletal examples from the archaeological research of the presenter. A highlight of the lecture is re-examining a possible 3,300 year old royal murder case using modern CSI forensics.
    Dr. Steve, who has presented multiple programs at the library, is the Research Assistant in the office of the Curator-in-Charge of the Egyptian Section of the University Museum. This program is part of the Outreach Lecture Program, funded by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Register by calling 610-583-0593 or emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org. Library programs are made possible through the support of the Friends of the Ridley Township Public Library.

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FREE Admission To 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.

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Sign ups open for Science in the Summer

  GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer is coming to the Aston Public Library with the theme of “Bioscience.” Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementary school children learn about and enjoy science. The program will be held  July 8 through 11 with morning and afternoon options.
  Applications are available at the library, 3270 Concord Road. The deadline is May 31. Places will be decided by lottery if there are more kids than spots.
  There will be two age groups: those entering grades 2 and 3 (Level I); and those entering grades 4-6 (Level II).
  For more about the program, go to:
http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/greater_phila/about.html. Check out the library web site at www.astonlibrary.org for more information.

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Libraries now have ‘Destination Places’ for older adults

  Two Delaware County Libraries have received grants from Commonwealth Libraries to provide places designed specifically for older adults. The new areas are in the Marple Public Library, the Rachel Kohl Community Library, who join the existing space at the Upper Darby/ Sellers Free Public Library.
   Each library received money from the Commonwealth Libraries’ Senior Space project to re-configure space within the library to make it a senior destination place. Not only can older adults pick up the latest best seller, current DVD or use the Internet, they now have their own space in which to relax, have a cup of coffee and talk to others, or peruse materials. While not isolated from the rest of the library, each space provides an area for seniors to talk and to attend programs without interruptions or distractions.
  Although Commonwealth Libraries refer to these areas as Senior Spaces the libraries here realized that older adults don’t think of themselves as “seniors,” nor do they act like “seniors.” Today’s older adults are active and engaged, so each library gave their space a different name, one that reflects today’s older adult’s attitude.
  Marple Public Library named theirs “Great Expectations;” Rachel Kohl Community Library named theirs “Encore,” and the Upper Darby/Sellers calls theirs “Grand Retreat.”
   The “Grand Retreat” at the Upper Darby/Sellers Library has been open since 2010. Upper Darby/Sellers Library will kick off Older Americans Month 2013 with a performance by the Sunshine Singers in May. (Call the library for more information at 610-789-4440.)
  “Great Expectations” at the Marple Public Library will celebrate its opening 4 to 6p.m., Friday (May 3.  “Encore” at the Rachel Kohl Community Library will have its grand opening 1p.m., Thursday (May 30).
  All three libraries will offer programs of special interest to older adults.
  Look for more information and grand opening events at www.delcolibraries.org.

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Middletown Free Library Sponsors Series for Caregivers

  The Middletown Library will host a free and informative series for caregivers and adult children concerned about their elderly loved ones.
  The Caregiver Series will be held 2p.m. in the Middletown Library Community Room. Dates and topics include the following: Sunday, May 19 -- Avoiding caregiver burnout, resentment and guilt; and Sunday, June 9 -- There will be a Community Senior and Caregiver EXPO with representatives from numerous fields available to answer questions.
  The series is free and open to the public although pre-registration is encouraged. To register or for more information contact the library at 610-566-7828 or email mireference@delcolibraries.org.

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CK’s Senior Health Services FREE events for May slated

  During May, Crozer-Keystone Health System’s Senior Health Services Department will offer a number of informational programs, including the following:
  AARP Defensive Driving: The two-day eight-hour course is a way to help seniors improve driving skills and save money on insurance. Starting with a refresher class, Wednesday, May, 1 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in the Conference Center. Courses will be held Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9, from 12:30 to 4:30p.m. at Springfield Hospital in the first floor conference room; Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 18, from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at Taylor Hospital in Classrooms A and  B; Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 23 from 12:30 to 4:30p.m. in the Community Room of Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake.
  To register, call Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services at 610-338-2729.
  Lecture Series presentations are:
  “Unleash the Power of Age: A Conversation of Aging in America,” featuring Barbara Alexis Looby, MSWAC, LSW, administrative director, CKHS Senior Health Services, 5:30p.m., Thursday (May 9) at the Media Borough Hall, 301 N. Jackson Street, Media, in the Mansion Parlor Room.
  Dining at Dusk: a low-cost dining program that offers free seminars geared toward seniors. Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.
  Healthy Steps for Older Adults, featuring Jennifer Hartley, MSW, geriatric social worker, is set for 4:30 to 6:30p.m., Tuesday (May 14) at Springfield Hospital in Café Carl. For $6, grilled rosemary chicken, wild rice, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, tossed salad, dessert, coffee, tea or a fountain drink will be available.

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Spring Story Walk in Bethel

  Bethel Township Park & Rec Board will sponsor a Spring Story Walk, rain or shine, 11a.m. to 1p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, at Jack King Park, Walking Trail, 3733 Ebright Road, Garnet Valley.
  The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT. The event combines a children’s story with a popular walking route, encouraging a child’s interest in reading while enjoying a healthy outdoor activity. Juice, water and small giveaways will be available.

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Celebrate Community Day in Middletown Saturday

  The 19th annual Middletown Township Community Day will be celebrated 11a.m. to 3p.m., rain or shine, Saturday (May 11) at Penn State Brandywine on Rte. 352 in Middletown Township.
 Programs listing all of the activities and maps will be available at the information booth.  Entertainment will include children’s games with prizes donated by Kohl’s, hay rides and fire truck rides, Moonbounces and musical performances.
  Food vendors will include Chik-fil-A, Pappone’s Pizzeria, Da-Shin and Peking Restaurants, Pronto Catering and Mister Softee. In addition, there will be hot dogs, popcorn and free Rita’s water ice.
  Community Day would not have been made possible without its sponsors, especially the Franklin Mint Credit Union, the Shirley Booth Team, Opdenaker and Trident Mortgage.
  The Community Day Committee would like to thank its volunteers from Penncrest High School, Penn State Brandywine, Williamson Free Trade School, Kohl’s and the residents of Middletown.
  Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Middletown Township at 610-565-2700 or visit www.middletowncommunityday.com.

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Admission is FREE To Swarthmore's ‘Wagtime’ Sunday
  The Swarthmore Community Center will hold its annual Dog Show, “Wagtime,” Sunday May 12. Registration begins promptly at 1p.m., followed by the show at 1:30.
  Don't have a dog, then borrow one, or better still adopt one. The Delco SPCA will attend and bring potential adoptees.
  General admission is free, registration fee is $3 per class, with 15 classes offered.
  Refreshments will be on sale, and in the event of rain, the show will be cancelled.
  The Center is located on Harvard Avenue in Swarthmore.

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Free sports concussion event

   Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Zac MacMath will be the featured guest at the Healthplex Sports club from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 during Crozer-Keystone’s “Keep Your Head IN the Game” event. The event will take place on the basketball courts of the Healthplex® Sports Club, located at Springfield Hospital (190 W. Sproul Road in Springfield),
“Keep Your Head IN the Game” is a free event about sports concussion that includes screenings, informational tables, a seminar on sports concussion prevention and management, giveaways and more. Specific offerings include:
Autograph and photo op with Zac MacMath, Philadelphia Union goalkeeper (player subject change due to availability)
Mini balance assessments
Mini cognitive testing
A presentation by Steven Collina, M.D., chief of Sports Medicine for Crozer-Keystone, “Sports Concussion Update.”
Informational Tables:
Baseline/Post-Concussion Testing
Crozer-Keystone Center for Dizziness and Balance
Post-Concussion Clinic at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Physical Therapy
Speech and Occupational Therapy
Healthplex® Sports Club
Healthplex® Sports Medicine
Healthplex® Wellness Center
    The Sports Club will also raffle off a free week of summer camp, a starter pack of swim lessons, starter pack of tennis lessons and a personal training session. If you are an athlete, sports enthusiast, are at risk of concussion or know someone who has had a sports concussion, don’t miss this event! To register call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) or visit the Classes and Events page at www.crozerkeystone.org.

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