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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Free Halloween fun, free networking event, free concerts and more!

  VFW to hold free Halloween party for local children
  Herbert W. Best Post 928, MacDade Blvd. and Sutton Ave., will host its annual Halloween party 2 pm Oct. 27. All children under 12 in the community are invited.   Prizes will be awarded for the best, scariest and original costumes, as will as to the winner of the Tomb Stone Game. Hot dogs, candy, cookies and other refreshments will be served.

FREE Concert at church
Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Media, will present a Community Concert featuring The Delaware Valley Show Chorus, 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27  at the church.  The Delaware Valley Show Chorus is a women's, four-part a cappella chorus under the direction of Master Director Gene Bender. This group is a non-profit community chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop four-part harmony.  This concert is free and open to the community and is part of Lima Church's ongoing concert series.  For more information call 610-566-7109 or go to www.lima-umc.org.

FREE Ladies Day at Field and Stream
  Field and Stream will hold Ladies Day 10 to 2, Saturday (Oct. 19), rain or shine.Range officers will assist and instruct beginner shooters and archers. Ladies can learn how to break a clay target with a shotgun, fire a pistol, shoot an air rifle, fire a bow and arrow or shoot a .22 at the Small Bore Range, among other options.
All equipment and ammo will be provided.
In addition, the Delaware Valley Women’s Fly Fishing Organization will introduce basic fly cast (www.dvwffa.org).
Delaware County field and Stream (wwwdcfsa.org) is at 713 Chester Creek Road, Brookhaven. For more information, call 610-872-9728.

‘Ghosthunting and haunted places’ presentation at Ridley Township Library Oct. 30
   Laurie Hull, Director and Founding Member of Tri-County Paranormal, will give a free presentation on 6 pm Wed. (Oct. 30) at Ridley Township Library. The presentation will be enlivened with photos and voice recordings. Hull is a psychic investigator and a medium/clairvoyant. She has had a lifelong interest in the paranormal and began psychic development study at the age of 13. Living in a haunted house gave her first hand experience with ghosts and was the driving force behind her efforts to understand the phenomena she experienced on a daily basis.
  Hull is the author of Brandywine Valley Ghosts, Philly's Main Line Haunts, and Supernatural Pennsylvania. The event will be held in Garling Hall. Register by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610-583-0593,or visiting the library  at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom. 

Free pirate party planned at Folcroft Library
   The Folcroft Library, 1725 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, will host a Pirate’s Party 1:30 pm Sat. (Oct. 26) for children in grades K-5. The party will feature food, crafts, stories and games.
  To register, call 610-586-1690.

Norwood Library to present free fall programs
   The Norwood Public Library, 513 Welcome Ave., Norwood, will host a variety of fall programs at the Library. 
  The library will hold Monday Night at the Movies 6:15 pm Mon. (Oct. 21) to view “The Great Gatsby.” People are welcome to join in a book discussion following the movie. 
  Norwood Library will also host a College Prep Seminar 6:30 pm Tues. (Oct. 22).  The program will provide useful information about strategically preparing for college, student loan debt, navigating federal and other financial aid systems and the college admissions process.
  On Tues. (Oct. 29) at 6:30 pm, the library will present  “Ghost Hunting 101,” a program on the Paranormal Investigators of SPIRT of PA, a local affiliate of television’s TAPS (SyFy’s Ghost Hunters).  Join the Ghost Hunters as they share some of their experiences as Ghost Hunters, explain the equipment viewers see on television and, of course, share the evidence they’ve collected locally over the years.  Don’t miss the chance to meet with experienced investigators and ask questions about their investigations.  Hear ghost “voices” from around the area and see what it really means to “analyze evidence”.   Program is for ages teen to adult.
  To register for any of these programs, call Norwood Public Library at 610 534-0693 or visit  www.nplibrary.com/.

Free Monthly Caregiver Support Groups Offered
 The Family Caregiver Support Program will offer educational programming, as well as several monthly support groups, to aid those caring for a loved one. The task of caregiver can be both rewarding and challenging. FCSP staff understand this and aim to support caregivers and also provide resources and information. If you have any questions about the following presentations or support groups please contact the FCSP Program Manager Debbie Templeton at 610-237-6222 or at dtempleton@scs-delco.org.
Senior Community Services, a non-profit organization that has been promoting active aging among seniors for nearly four decades in Delaware County.
Support groups meet on the following dates:
November 20 at 1 p.m. at Friendship Circle Senior Center located at 1515 Lansdowne Avenue in Yeadon).
November 5 at 3:30 p.m. at Chester Senior Center located at 721 Hayes Street, Chester.
November 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Schoolhouse Center. A representative from the Apprise Program will discuss changes to Medicare and what options are available to beneficiaries during the Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period.
FREE Job Fair in Delco
Delaware County Council and DCTMA will host the 2013 Access to Jobs EXPO next Thursday, October 24. Hundreds of job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with prospective employers throughout the area looking to fill open positions.
The event will feature representatives from a variety of industries throughout the county and beyond, including health care companies, senior care facilities, staffing agencies, transportation agencies, and much more.
The Access to Jobs EXPO is also presented in conjunction with Pennsylvania CareerLink, the Delaware County Commerce Center, and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
2013 Access to Jobs EXPO
Thursday, October 24, 2013
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Springfield Country Club
400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA
For more information, visit www.dctma.org or call 610-892-9440.                                                                                               
 Womens Network Event slated for Nov. 7
The Delaware County Womens Commission and the Friends of the Delaware County Womens Commission will host Women in Transition, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Delaware County Bar Association building, 335 W. Front St., Media.
Guest speakers will include Barri Pepe, MSW, CCDP-D and CEO of Myras Place, along with representatives from the Delaware County Drug and Alcohol Division.
Informational tables will include PathwaysPA, Women Against Rape and the Delco Domestic Abuse Project.
This outreach and networking reception offer the chance to exchange information among Delaware County-based services available to women in transition or crisis.
This event is free; refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be contributed to the Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by Delaware County Council.
RSVP to Charlene Smith-Pettey at 610-713-2571 or smith-petteyc@co.delaware.pa.us.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

A few more freebies that I forgot to mention...

Swarthmore Presbyterian Hosts Free Peacemaking Conference October 18 -20

A three-day peacemaking conference, “Conflict, Faith, Peace,” October 18, 19, and 20, at the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC) will be led by Dr. Patrick Henry, former member and elder of the church and professor of religion at Swarthmore College from 1967 to 1984.
Dr. Henry will outline the overall scope of the conference at 7:30 on Friday evening, October 18.  He says that “The conference will portray peacemaking and the life of faith in a way that neither masks the ambiguities nor despairs at the difficulties, so that people are inspired and energized for effective and sustained individual and collective effort.”
Saturday morning will feature brief presentations by Dorie Friend, president of Swarthmore College 1973-82; Doug Bedell, a journalist and former elder of the church; and Susan Landau, a psychotherapist and a member of Congregation Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia.
Saturday afternoon will begin with a production of a portion of the play Protest by Vaclav Havel, who in a short space of time moved from prison to the presidency of Czechoslovakia.  There will be brief presentations by Albert Manwaring, a lawyer and army veteran who served in Iraq, and Anne Yoder, Mennonite and archivist of the Swarthmore College Peace Collection.  The afternoon will conclude with a video on peacemaking created by youth in the church.
Dr. Henry, who from 1984 through 2004 was executive director of the Collegeville [Minnesota] Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, will sum up the conference in SPC’s education hour at 9:30 Sunday morning and preach at the 10:30 service of worship.
All parts of the conference are free and open to the public, thanks to contributions to SPC’s peacemaking committee in memory of Barkley Fritz and Margaret Getaz, lifelong peacemakers and members of the church, which is located at 727 Harvard Avenue in Swarthmore.  Advance registration is requested.  Church buildings are handicap accessible.
On October 27, a week after the conference, Shervin Malekzadeh, a member of the political science faculty at Swarthmore College, will lead a discussion on the current situation in Syria and the Middle East at 9:30 a.m.  Guests are welcome at both sessions and for worship immediately following at 10:30.

Free music and family fun at Ridley Park Fall Festival Sunday

  Main Streets of Ridley Park will present its Fourth Annual Ridley Park Festival 1-6 pm Sun. (Oct. 13) in downtown Ridley Park, surrounding Borough Hall and the Fire Department (Ward Street) over to the
business district, just off Swarthmore Avenue.
  Everyone is invited to bring friends and neighbors for a day full of family fun, with live entertainment, craft vendors and a variety of food.
  The Ridley Park Fall Festival has grown to over 7,000 visitors. Vendors are still being accepted but space is limited. Visit www.mainstreetsofridleypark.com for additional information and vendor applications.
Highlights of the festival include:
• Pumpkins in the Park Car Show with over 50 antique, hot rod and classic cars on display. A
DYNO machine will once again be available.
• Live music on two stages featuring: Chico’s Vibe, 4 Play, Wall Street, and Sarah Spicer on
the Main Stage; and Kyleigh Bleacher, the Mr. Nick Band, The Saints, The Ridley HS Drama
Club, and The Ridley Park Presbyterian Church Praise Group, on the Community Stage
• Hay rides all day long
• Puppet Show sponsored by the Friends of the Ridley Park Library
• Paintball at the Athletic Club, presented by the Ridley Park Swim Club
• Tribute to Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Barnstormers Play house
• Open House at the Ridley Park Fire Department
It is highly recommended that visitors park at designated lots at the Ridley Park Middle School or Lakeview Elementary. A free shuttle van will be available all day for visitors who take advantage of the parking lots. Alternatively, the Ridley Park train station is just steps away from all of the action. Trains run every hour on weekends. Check the local schedule at www.septa.org.
  Sponsorship plays a large role in the success of the festival and opportunities are still available at every price level. For information, call Michelle Mattus at 267?250?3300 for more information. For more information on Main Streets, visit www.mainstreetsofridleypark.com/.

Free Copies of New Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Available 

The third edition of the Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide is available to the public, for free, at county libraries, municipal offices, major businesses, education and medical facilities, shopping areas, and senior care centers in Delaware County, as well as the transportation information kiosk in the lobby of the Government Center building in Media. The guide serves as a reference to SEPTA’s public transit system in Delaware County, as well as an information guide. Delaware County Council Member Colleen Morrone introduced the new edition of the guide at a recent council meeting. For more information, contact Alex John, Transit Planner at 610-891-4396 or johna@co.delaware.pa.us.
 
FREE Career planning workshop

  Area residents looking for a career shift may attend a free “Career Planning in Contemporary Times” workshop sponsored by the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board to be held 1 to 3p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 15) at Delaware County Community College, 901 South Media Line Road.
  The interactive workshop will help attendees explore their interests to determine career decisions and employment search.
  To register call CareerLink at 610-723-1220 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30p.m.

Harvest Festival and Parade in Concord- All free but the food!

  Concord Township will welcome the season in style with two days of autumnal events.
The community will help “Carve Out Cancer” Oct. 25, with a display of sculpted pumpkins along the walking trail on Smithbridge Road. Residents should drop their pared pumpkins between 5:15 and 6:30p.m., with strollers invited to view them from 6:30 to 7:30p.m.
Prizes will be awarded for the most creative designs and students from the Garnet Valley High School Art Honor Society will participate. Apple cider and cookies from Viso's Bakery will be provided and all donations will be given to the Lung Cancer Foundation.
Pooches donning their favorite attire will compete in the dog costume contest, to be held 11a.m., Oct. 26, at the Concord Dog Park, 40 Bethel Road. Prizes will be awarded for the most elite ensembles.
The fun will continue that afternoon with the Harvest Festival and Halloween Parade, also held at the township par and rec. building, 40 Bethel Road. The event, from 1 to 4p.m., will begin with a costume parade at 1:30, followed by hay rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and live music.
The Concord Township Historical Society will present a display of the township’s past, such as farm machinery. Antique cars, hot rods, trucks and SUVs will also be presented. To add to the assortment, the organizers are seeking exotic vehicles from 2000-2010.
Entries for the bake contest should be presented between 9 and 11a.m. and prizes will be awarded.
The event is FREE, with the exception of the cost of lunch. The rain date is 1 to 4p.m., Oct. 27.

 Media Slates Halloween Fun for Borough Kids

  The Media Recreation Board will host its annual Halloween Extravaganza for Media Borough children 11:30 to 1:30, Saturday (Oct. 26) at the Community Center, fourth and Monroe Sts. (Prior to the Annual Halloween Parade.)
  There will be games, food, and goodie bags. Costumes are welcome and prizes for the best costumes will be awarded in two age groups: infants to 5 years old and 6 to 10 years old.

Aston to Host Free ‘Anything with a Plug’ Recycling

  Aston Township will sponsor a recycling collection event 9 to 1, Saturday (Oct. 19) at the Township Community Center, 3270 Concord Road. Workers will unload items from vehicles while attendees wait.
  This special e-waste recycling collection is intended for the following items: toys, computers, laptops, televisions, cell phones, mobile devices and more. “Anything with a Plug” will be accepted and recycled…except large appliances, smoke detectors, and rear-projection TVs. A $20 processing fee will be required to accept glass (tube) TVs and computer monitors, but all other unwanted electronics will be accepted free of charge.
  All materials collected will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and for security, all media data collected is destroyed.
  This free service is provided by Aston Township and all material collected will be processed by eForce Compliance, certified electronic recycler. eForce provides a full staff of professional e-waste experts to handle and transport all material collected, and in the process creates sustainable green jobs.
  For more information about the types of materials accepted, visit the web site at www.eforcecompliance.com or call 215-964-6665.

No cost to meet author Lisa Scottoline

   NY Times bestselling author and Philly native, Lisa Scottoline, will be launching her latest thriller, “Accused” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at noon at Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut Street, Phila. Later that evening, at 7 p.m., she will be at the Barnes & Noble, 150 West Swedesford Road, Devon.  “Accused”  brings back her fan’s favorite characters from her popular Rosato & Associates series.

Halloween Safety Storytime Offered

 The Aston Library will host a Halloween Safety Story Time on both Oct. 15 and 17 at 10:30a.m.
  Officer Thomas Giancristoforo of the Aston Police Dept. will talk to the children about Halloween safety. 
  Also, Ms. Joanne will reading the book, Keeping You Safe, by Ann Owen.  Each child will receive a special bag including a glow stick and other items. This storytime is for ages 2 through 6.  Go to www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register.
  The library is at 3270 Concord Road, Aston. 

Friday Movie Night launches new youth group

Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church will host a movie night, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11 for all children in grades 3 through 5.  This is the kick-off event for their new youth group, “Ignite.”  Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who” will be shown, snacks will be provided and movie trivia games will be played throughout the evening.  All children in grades 3 through 5 are welcome and encouraged to attend; affiliation or membership in the church is not required. 
Ignite will meet throughout the year every other Friday night, beginning on Oct. 11.  The group will be lead by four adult members of Concord Liberty and will provide a safe place for kids to come and hear music, play games, participate in drama activities, learn life lessons from the Bible and talk about the issues they face on a daily basis. 
 “We have a lot of fun things planned, and are excited to let the community know what we’re doing”, says Lauri Cunningham, one of the group’s leaders.  “We will be doing a lot of community service projects this year beginning with a canned food drive on Nov. 3.  We want to teach the children from a young age the importance of serving others.”
In addition to community service, Ignite will give children a fun place to gather on Friday nights.  Ignite leader Jill Zoghby says, “The kids are so much fun and have so much to offer. It’s always great when you get them together and they want to tell you about their lives and their stories.  If you can play games and have snacks while doing that it’s really a lot of fun for both the kids and the leaders.” 

Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church is at 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills.  For more information, visit www.concordliberty.org or e-mail Ignite @concordliberty.org.  

Expo for Job Seekers Oct. 24 at Springfield Country Club

Access to Jobs EXPO Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at Springfield Country Club to help persons seeking employment.  Job seekers can attend the free event to meet with recruiters and human resources personnel from throughout the region. Everyone is welcome.

Senator Pileggi Hosts FREE Kids’ Fun Fair Oct. 12

  Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will host a free Kids’ Fun Fair 11a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday (Oct. 12), rain or shine, at Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave, Aston.
  Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children and grandchildren.
  “The Kids’ Fun Fair features many interactive and educational exhibits,” Senator Pileggi said. “In addition, representatives from a wide variety of community organizations and government agencies will be there with information about the services they provide for area families and children.”
  The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Zoo on Wheels “Who’s Who at the Zoo” program, and the Franklin Institute will offer its Traveling Science Show. Other activities include music, face-painting, a Moonbounce, and refreshments.
  For information, contact Senator Pileggi’s district office at 610-447-5845 or e-mail Michelle Lewis at mlewis@pasen.gov.



   

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Harvest some free activities in Delco this fall!

FREE Civil War Lecture Series featured at area libraries
   The Helen Kate Furness Free Library, the Prospect Park Free Library and the Glenolden Library in conjunction with the Delaware County Library System, an agency of county government, are hosting free discussions on the importance of Pennsylvania during the Civil War.
Funded by a very generous grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, “Gettysburg to the Brandywine: Pennsylvania is the Key” is a lecture and discussion series led by Andrew Miller, local historian and professor at Neumann University.
On Oct. 16th at 7 p.m. at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library the lecture will be the Revolution in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is located at 100 N. Providence Road in Wallingford, PA 19086.  The telephone number to register for this lecture is 610-566-9331.
Oct. 21st at 6:30 p.m. the lecture will be on Gettysburg at the Prospect Park Free Library. The library is located at 720 Maryland Avenue in Prospect Park, PA 19076. To register for this lecture please call 610-532-4643.
Oct. 23rd at 7 p.m. Mr. Miller will be once again be discussing the Revolution in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This discussion will be held at the Glenolden Library located at 211 S. Llanwellyn Avenue in Glenolden, PA 19036.  To register, please call the Glenolden Library at 610-583-1010.
Registration is required for this free series. You may register online at www.delcolibraries.org under the Library Events icon, by calling the hosting library or by contacting Susan Purcell at              610-891-8622.  To learn more about library programs and services, visit www.delcolibraries.org. The Delaware County Library System is the department of county government responsible for providing support services to independent member libraries.

Free Drive-Thru Flu Clinic in Tinicum
     The start of October also signals the beginning of flu season, and Delaware County Council reminds all residents about the importance of getting an annual flu shot.
Whether it’s the standard flu shot, the needle-free squirt-in-the nose option or the new smaller needle version, a flu vaccination is the best way to guard against the flu.
County Council and the County Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination (ICH) launched its annual flu prevention campaign at the Sept. 25 County Council meeting.
The fall campaign includes a free Drive-Thru Flu Clinic set from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Tinicum Township Firehouse, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, as well as an extensive public education campaign.  The clinic is offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in collaboration with County Council and the Delaware County Flu Task Force,
Delaware County’s flu prevention campaign is conducted by County Council, ICH and the county’s Senior Medical Advisor Dr. George Avetian, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH), and members of the Delaware County Flu Task Force.
“Receiving the flu vaccine is the first and most important step in preventing the flu and decreasing the risk of severe flu-related illnesses,” said County Councilwoman Colleen P. Morrone. “Each year,   200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized due to complications from the flu. To stay healthy, protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot.”
Dr. Avetian said everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the flu, and sufficient supplies of vaccine are now available. People at the greatest risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and chronic lung disease and individuals age 65 and older.
Flu season usually occurs from fall through early spring. The peak of flu season has occurred anywhere from late November through March. The overall health impact of the flu, including infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, varies from year to year.
 “We recommend that everyone seek a flu vaccination from their family physician or at a public flu shot clinic, perhaps at their pharmacy,” Dr. Avetian said.
He said efforts are being made to reach out to the entire community including senior citizens and members of the county’s culturally and ethnically diverse population.
  In addition to immunization, there are everyday preventative measures that inhibit the spread of influenza virus, including frequent hand-washing with antibacterial soap, covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, proper disposal of tissues, and, if you are sick with flu–like illness, the CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities.
Dr. Avetian also reminds people to contact their physician if they develop flu symptoms.
“There are effective antiviral medications that are not antibiotics which can make flu symptoms less intense and of shorter duration,” he said. “These are prescription medications and are not available over-the -counter.”
Flu Prevention Resources
Drive-Thru Clinic: A free drive-thru flu shot clinic will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Tinicum Township firehouse, 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington.  People will be asked to complete a brief screening to determine if they are allergic to eggs, or have ever had a reaction to flu shot.
Flu Shot Clinic Calendar: A listing of Flu Shot Clinics, at drugstores, hospitals and community centers is posted and continually updated on the Delaware County Web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us. People who do not have Internet access can call the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination at (610) 891-5311 for sites and dates.
Educational Information: The Delaware County Web site also features information on the seasonal flu with tips on prevention and links to the federal Centers for Disease Control. There are also printable fliers and reminders that can be downloaded and posted at schools, day care centers, workplaces and other sites.
Holy Cross Seniors offer free bus trip to AC
 The Active Seniors of Holy Cross in Springfield will host a free trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City Mon. (Oct. 28) by motorcoach transportation. Bus will leave Holy Cross School yard at 9:15 and return by 4:30 pm.
  For information or reservations on this trip, call Maxine Beaver at 610-328-1068. Everyone is welcome.
 
 Fire prevention open house at Folsom station
 The Folsom Fire Company will host a fire prevention open house 11 am to 2 pm Sat. (Oct. 5) at the fire station, Fourth and Sutton Aves., Folsom. Numerous apparatus will be displayed. Also featured will be firefighter demonstrations, informational tables and a fire safety trailer. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Deputy Chief Ben Salmieri at 610-476-3702 or FFDENGCAPT18@comcast.net/.
  The winner of the Folsom Fire Company’s free hall rental raffle last week was George Falkner of Norwood. Winner of the $100 runner-up prize was Barbara Borden of Morton.

Free Stroke Prevention Program Oct. 10
“Stroke prevention: Overview, Management and Prevention,” a free program, will be presented by Kathy Lehman, R.N. of Crozer Keystone Health System, 2p.m., Thursday (Oct. 10) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building on Cambridge Road.
  Attendees will learn the signs and symptoms of stroke; how lifestyle changes and taking certain precautions can greatly reduce the chances of having a stroke.
  Registration is required; for a registration form or brochure, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

Bereavement Support Group Meets
  Life Changes is a bereavement support group available to any grieving person suffering from the loss of a loved one.
  Life Changes’ mission is to help the bereaved better understand and cope with their loss. The loss can be current or from years ago.
  The group is free and meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 927 S. Providence Road, Wallingford (just south of Routes 252 and 320) in the Main Office.  For more information or directions, call the facilitator, Pollie Lang at 610-876-1599.

Leigh Gallagher to Speak About ‘The End of the Suburbs’ at Swarthmore Libary
  Swarthmore Public Library will present a talk by author Leigh Gallagher whose recently published book, The End of the Suburbs, hit the shelves last month. She is Assistant Managing Editor of Fortune Magazine in New York.
  A native of Media, and a graduate of Strath Haven High School, Gallagher will speak and sign copies of her book at the library, 121 Park Ave., 2p.m., Thursday (Oct. 10).
  In The End of the Suburbs, Gallagher traces the rise and fall of American suburbia from the stately railroad suburbs that sprung up outside American cities in the 19th and early 20th centuries to current-day sprawling exurbs where residents spend as much as four hours each day commuting. Along the way she shows why suburbia was unsustainable and explores the hundreds of new, alternative communities that are springing up around the country and promise to reshape a way of life.
  Gallagher is also a co-chair of the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, speaks regularly at Fortune and other business and economics conferences, and is a seasoned business news commentator, appearing regularly on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight, public radio’s Marketplace and other programs. She is a co-chair of the Fortune U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership and a visiting scholar for the Business and Economic Reporting program at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. Her first book, The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream is Moving, was published by Portfolio in August.
  Before joining Fortune in 2007, Leigh was a senior editor at SmartMoney magazine and a reporter and writer for Forbes. Leigh is a graduate of Cornell University and lives in New York.
  Swarthmore Library programs are free and open to the public. Register at the Library or by calling 610-543-0436, or emailing swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

Crozer-Keystone Offers Free ‘Women’s Health Symposium at the Lake’ Oct. 19
  Crozer-Keystone Health System invites women of all ages to get the information and screenings they may need to live healthy, happy lifestyles at a free event 8a.m. to noon, Saturday (Oct. 19) at the Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake, 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills.
The "Women's Health Symposium at the Lake" will include a health fair with informational tables, free screenings, educational sessions by Crozer-Keystone clinicians and more.
From 8 to 9a.m., guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and receive free blood pressure, osteoporosis and glucose/cholesterol screenings. Guests can also visit information tables on cancer prevention, tobacco cessation, nutrition, sleep medicine, stroke risk, balance and dizziness, dermatology and more.
From 9 a.m. to noon, guests can attend information sessions about women’s health screenings (breast, colorectal and lung), sleep disorders, osteoporosis and leg/vein pain.
To register, contact Debbie Simon, Director, Healthline Services, at 610-284-8158 or debra.simon@crozer.org.
Free Healthcare Career Workshop Oct. 24
  Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will sponsor a workshop for those interested in pursuing a career in healthcare 1:30 to 3p.m., Thursday (Oct. 24) at the PA CareerLink Delaware County, 701 Crosby St., Suite B, Chester. Seats are limiated; call 610-447-3350 to attend. The PA CareerLink is open 8 to 4, weekdays.

Italian Genealogy Group to Meet
  Philadelphia Chapter 9 of POINTers in Person (PIP) will meet 10a.m., Saturday (Oct. 19) at the Church of the Latter Day Saints Family History Center, 721 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall.
  Those interested in Italian genealogy will get suggestions on solving problems they may have encountered in research.
  Newcomers are always welcome; refreshments will be served.

Spanish Conversation Group Forming
    Swarthmore Public Library will offer a friendly, informal conversation group for those who wish to practice Spanish with other adults beginning 2p.m., Friday (Oct. 11) at the library, 121 Park Ave.
   The group will be led by an experienced local language teacher originally from Latin America. If there is sufficient interest, the group will meet regularly.
  In the first discussion, sayings and expressions in Spanish will be discussed and attendees will  go over pronunciation tips.
  All programs are free and open to the public; register in the library, by calling 610-543-0436.

Women’s Health Topic of Neumann University Free Lecture
  Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko will present, “Promoting Women’s Health: What’s New Under the Sun?” Saturday, Oct. 19, at Neumann University. Sharts-Hopko is director of the doctoral program at the Villanova University College of Nursing. The 10a.m. lecture in the Bruder Life Center is free and open to the public.
  Her expertise is in maternal-infant and women’s health. She has published research on women’s health perceptions during health and life transitions, including menopause, hysterectomy, HIV/AIDS infection, and disability.
  Sharts-Hopko has worked in Bangladesh as a consultant for the World Health Organization and in Japan, where she was a visiting lecturer at St. Luke’s College of Nursing. She has also served on two U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committees.
  She holds a B.S.N. from Indiana University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University.
  The lecture is sponsored by the Alumni Association of the Training School for Nurses – Philadelphia General Hospital. To register for the lecture, call 610-358-4252.

FREE Fall fun at Tinicum Memorial Library
   Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington, will hold a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers 11-11:30 am Fridays.
  An after school story and craft will be held Oct.17 and 24, at 3:15 pm, for children in grades K-5.
  “Potions- a Halloween Adventure” will be presented 6:30 pm Wed. (Oct. 23). Children are encouraged to come in costumes to enjoy seeing how Halloween comes to life with science and storytelling. Registration is required.
  Early Day Movies will be presented 1:30 pm Wed.,Oct. 30. Children can come afterschool and enjoy popcorn and a movie.
  The Tinicum Memorial Library will hold its used book sale Oct. 5-12. The sale will feature adult and children’s books and a bake sale on the opening day.
  For more information on any of these programs, call the library at 610-521-9344.

Public Welcome  To Hear  U of P Veterinarian Speak
   The Delaware County Kennel Club will present Dr. Cindy Otto, veterinarian from the University of Pennsylvania at the club’s next meeting, 7:30p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 8) at the Aston Township building meeting room, 5021 Pennell Road (rear entrance).
  Dr. Otto was  recently featured on Channel 6 TV. She is the founder of the Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania which was her dream after working with the numerous K-9 units at Ground Zero after 9/11.
  Dr Otto will explain the training puppies for various working assignments, how they intend to follow the dogs through their lives; detail the different training offered; and them elaborate on the newest training which is to have the K-9 detect ovarian cancer cells.
  The public is invited. For more information, call 565-3063.

PRO-ACT Family Education Program helps families address addiction
  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.

  Fire prevention open house at Folsom station
   The Folsom Fire Company will host a fire prevention open house 11 am to 2 pm Sat. (Oct. 5) at the fire station, Fourth and Sutton Aves., Folsom. Numerous apparatus will be displayed. Also featured will be firefighter demonstrations, informational tables and a fire safety trailer. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Deputy Chief Ben Salmieri at 610-476-3702 or FFDENGCAPT18@comcast.net/.

  Crozer-Keystone Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Free Events
   Crozer- Keystone Health System has planned a range of activities in October to raise awareness and provide education about breast cancer and how it can be prevented and treated.
  Events taking place throughout the month are as follows:
  --Throughout October, a breast cancer awareness basket will be displayed in the cancer centers at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center and in the main lobbies at Springfield Hospital and Taylor Hospital. The basket will be raffled off on Oct. 31.
  --Oct. 15: Lunch and Learn Educational Program, “What Is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence?” Learn about clinical breast exams and screenings and the role genetics plays in screening recommendations from noon to 1p.m. in the lower level conference room at Springfield Hospital. Lunch will be provided. Speakers are Colette Hyatt, M.S., genetic counselor; and a Crozer- Keystone mammography technician.
  --Oct. 17: Educational Program, “Breast Health: Screenings, Navigation and Genetics” This comprehensive educational program will take place in Café Carl at Springfield Hospital. Registration and dinner begin at 5:30p.m. Educational program runs from 6 to 8p.m. A light dinner will be provided. Speakers are Thomas Matulewski, M.D., medical director of the Center for Breast Health at DCMH; Colette Hyatt, M.S., a genetic counselor; and a Crozer-Keystone mammography technician.
  --Oct. 21: Lunch and Learn Educational Program, “What Is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence?” Learn about clinical breast exams and screening recommendations from noon to 1p.m. in Room A at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Lunch will be provided. Speakers: Colette Hyatt, M.S., genetic counselor; and a Crozer-Keystone mammography technician.
  --Oct. 23: Educational Program, “Breast Health: The Role Genetics Plays on Screening Recommendations.” Part of the "Dining at the Lake" series, this program will take place at the Crozer-Keystone Regional Cancer Center at Brinton Lake, 500 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. A light dinner will be provided. Speaker is Colette Hyatt, M.S., genetic counselor.
  --Oct. 28: Educational Program, “Breast Health.” Get the facts about breast health at the Marple Township Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, at 7p.m.
  --Oct 29: Lunch and Learn Educational Program, “What Is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence?” Learn about clinical breast exams and screenings and the part genetics plays on screening recommendations from noon to 1p.m. in meeting room A/B at Taylor Hospital. Lunch will be provided. Speakers are Colette Hyatt, M.S., genetic counselor; and a Crozer-Keystone mammography technician.
  In addition to these events, Crozer-Keystone will partner with outside organizations to provide breast cancer information and activities throughout the month.
  All programs are open the community; pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register for these events, contact Healthline services at 610-284-8158.
For more information about Crozer-Keystone Cancer Services, visit http://ckcancer.crozerkeystone.org.
Infant Storytime at Folcroft Library
 Folcroft Library will hold its Infant Storytime for children from birth to 24 months 10 am Mondays, Oct.14 and 28.
  The storytimes will feature books, music, fingerplays and puppets. All infants and their parents or caregivers are welcome.
  For information, visit focsd@delcolibraries.org/.

Clergy and Human Service Providers invited to attend Free Training
  On Thursday, October 17 from 6-8p.m., Schoolhouse Center (600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom) is hosting a training on Creating Safe and Inclusive Services for LGBT  (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite) older adults.  LGBT older adults are consistently underserved.  This thought provoking seminar will present information about the needs and concerns of LGBT older adults.  We will review suggested practices for creating LGBT inclusive environments.  This seminar is geared to local service providers, but also provides a wonderful opportunity to examine our own assumptions and thinking.   A light sandwich meal will be provided.  Space limited.  Advance registration is required.  The Facilitator is Ed Miller of William’s Way Senior Center.  There is no fee. A light sandwich meal will be served.  Registration is required.  Call 610 237-8100.

FREE 'Estate Planning For Special Needs' speaker
The Tourette Syndrome Association Delaware Chapter will host  a presentation on "Estate Planning for Special Needs for your Loved One with a Disability," 7 - 8:30 p.m., Oct. 16 at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del. Diann Jones, founder of Special Needs Planning and Resources, LLC has been working with families to plan their estates and finances since 1990. Attend this no charge informative program and learn about supporting your child's future needs and preserving eligibility for needs based government services such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other government programs. Jones is a Governor appointed member and Chairman of the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and very active with advocacy efforts in the disability community.   For more info on this presentation or to RSVP, call TSA Delaware at 484-437-8034 or e-mail plevin18@gmail.com.

FREE fall festival at Scott Arboretum
  A free Fall Festival will take place at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, 4 p.m.,  Sunday, Oct. 20 at Lang Music Building, Swarthmore College. Join Scott Associates, staff, and members of the Hardy Plant Society for a festive reception and inspiring lecture with avid gardener Peter Korn. This Sweden native has a spectacular collection of alpine plants and photographs from his world travels.

Author to speak
   Main Line MUFON will welcome author Linda Zimmerman who will speak on "The Hudson Valley UFO Flap" at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at the Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road Wayne.  Zimmerman will discuss why The Hudson Valley of New York has been considered a UFO hotspot for generations. The meeting is free; guests are welcome to attend.

Public invited to FREE 'Star Party'
  A free, public "Star Party" will be held at Valley Forge National Historic Park, 6:30-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12. Please note: this event will be canceled if the government shutdown is still in place on Oct. 12. Organized by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA), via a special permit from the National Park Service to occupy the Model Airplane Field (Rte. 252 one mile north of Rte. 202, on left), the evening gives those new to astronomy a rare opportunity to sample a wide variety of telescopes and explore planets, star systems, deep sky objects and more. The DVAA Star Parties are held monthly from March to November, on a Saturday, as close to the first quarter moon as possible so that, even if clouds obscure faint objects, the moon, always a spectacular telescopic object, may be seen. Each Star Party is weather-dependent, so, don’t leave home without calling the hotline: 484-238-0960 for go/no-go status. For safety reasons, no pets are allowed on the field and tots must be in tow.

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