Register now for Plush Mills senior scam seminar

NETHER PROVIDENCE >> Plush Mills Senior Living, 501 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, hosts a presentation on scams and financial fraud committed against seniors from 2-3 p.m. Thursday.

Presenters include Plush Mills Executive Director Christina O’Reilly; Delaware County District Attorney John Whelan; Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Chief Joe Ryan; and Director of Victim Services Chelsey Price. Topics include scams currently being perpetuated in the region; how to prevent becoming a victim; how to spot scams and fraud; and resources available to seniors and their families.

For information and registration, call Lisa Lederer at 610-690-1630.

Charlton holds open house

SPRINGFIELD >> State Rep. Alex Charlton (R-165) hosts an open house and ice cream social from 4:306:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at his district office, 905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 203. The open house gives constituents the opportunity to learn what services are available through the office and discuss issues facing the commonwealth.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to meet with the residents of the 165th District and look forward to highlighting the services that can be provided through the district office,” said Charlton. For information, call the office at 610544-9878 or visit www.repcharlton.com

Science lecture on March 13

MEDIA >> Delaware County Institute of Science, 11 Veterans Square, hosts a free lecture 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, March 13, on the Serpentine Barrens of Southeast Pennsylvania. Learn what the Piedmont serpentine barrens reveal about continental collision, extinct megafauna, Native American land-management practices and more. Adimission is free.

Prevent colon cancer in March

Crozer-Keystone Health System holds events in March to provide education about the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer:

• An informational table with screening information at the Giant Food Store, 2910 Springfield Road, Broomall, from noon-1 p.m. March 8.

• A free presentation, “The Preventable Cancer,” at Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, at 7 p.m. March 15. Nuse navigator Patti Hollenback, R.N., is the guest speaker.

• A free and interactive presentation, “Colorectal Cancer: The Preventable Disease,” at CrozerKeystone at Broomall at 6 p.m. March 22. Guests learn about colorectal cancer, how it can be prevented, screening options and more from Monica Zeitz, M.D., Crozer-Keystone gastroenterologist; Hollenback; and Kate Kortum, American Cancer Society. The event includes pizza at 5:30. Registration is required.

For information and registration, call 1-800-CKHEALTH or visit crozerkeystone.org/calendar. The board-certified physicians at Crozer-Keystone are trained in the latest technologies and procedures to comprehensively diagnose, manage and treat gastrointestinal and digestive conditions. For more information or to schedule an appointment for gastrointestinal and digestive conditions, visit www. crozerkestone.og/GI or call 1-877-CKHS-GI1.

Busy March at winery

CHADDS FORD >> Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, holds the following events in March: Wine and cheese weekends every weekend of the month; spring wine release March 18-19; wine and design with Denise Sabia. Create a custom etchedglass wine flight and board. For tickets and information, visit www.chaddsford.com. For general information, call the winery at 610-3886221.

Belfast Connection is back at Darlington

CONCORD >> Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, welcomes back Irish Folk trio Belfast Connection at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4. This marks the sixth straight the trio has performed in time for St. Patrick’s Day at Darlington. The evening starts with an open mic at 7:30. Ticket costs of $15 per person or $40 for a fourpack include coffee, tea and desserts. The event is BYOB; corkscrew and glasses are provided. Advance purchase is recommended. For tickets and information, call 610358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org