Be a superhero for county youth at 5K April 30
EDGMONT >> CASA Youth Advocates holds its second annual Superhero 5K Run and Walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 30, at Ridley Creek State Park, Pavilion 17. Participants are encouraged to hit the trails dressed as their favorite superheroes to support CASA Youth Advocate’s mission of providing champions for children.
Event registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children 7-17 before April 23; $40 for adults and $20 for children 7-17 after April 23 including the day of the race. All children 6 and under are free.
Each 5K registrant receives a t-shirt, refreshments, water stations, and prizes. The event includes awards for the top overall male and female race finishers, overall age group winners and top sponsors. Timing and logistics are be coordinated by Bryn Mawr Racing Company.
CASA Youth Advocates recruits, trains, and supports volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates who work to ensure that abused and neglected children in Delaware and Chester Counties’ child welfare systems find a safe, permanent and nurturing home.
For information and registration, visit visit http://delcocasa.org/newsevents/2017-superhero-5krunwalk-back or call 610565-2208.
Enroll now for Master Gardeners
SPRINGFIELD >> Penn State’s Master Gardener program is accepting new students who gardening, horticulture and would like to give back to their community with these skills. Master Gardeners promote research-based best gardening practices to educate the community. It’s a great way to make lasting friendships with others who share the joy of gardening. Master Gardeners develop their horticultural expertise through participation in educational training classes conducted by Penn State University faculty and Extension staff.
Master Gardeners help the Penn State Extension Service better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, writing gardening articles, working with youth, gardening in the demonstration gardens, participating in the Penn State pollinator research program and many other ways.
Applications for becoming a Master Gardener are accepted through the spring of 2017. Interviews are held in June, and the weekly Master Gardener Basic Training classes for Delaware County are held from mid-August through mid-December. The cost of the 15-week program is $200. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.
For information, http:// extension.psu.edu/ plants/ master-gardener/counties/ delaware or contact Master Gardener Coordinator Linda Barry at lrb16@psu. edu or 610-690-2655.
Health fair back in Ridley Township
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> Taylor Community Foundation, Community YMCA, Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, Ridley School District, and the Crozer-Keystone Health System host the 27th annual Health Awareness Day event at Ridley High School from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1.
The free event features free health screenings, health and public safety information stations, fitness demonstrations by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and local firefighters, face-painting, photos, caricaturist, moon bounces, raffles, children’s characters and more. Free breakfast is available to the first 100 people who attend and receive a health screening. For information, follow TCF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ taylor foundation or email info@TCFhelps.org
Calling all centenarians
Delaware County Council is searching for centenarians to honor at its 15th annual Centenarian Luncheon set for Wednesday, May 17. Anyone turning 100 or older in 2017 is welcome to attend this luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center. Last year, 57 centenarians attended the luncheon and staff of the County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA) visited eight additional centenarians in the community.
Centenarians and one guest are admitted for free. Additional guests may purchase tickets for $25 each. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council.
The organization or facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon receives a cash prize. For information or to register, call Debbie Hedgepeth at 610-872-1686.