Dental practice offers services ‘from the heart’ May 20
UPPER CHICHESTER » Dental Health Care Associates, 5000 Chichester Ave., holds its annual Dentistry from the Heart on May 20, with over 50 staff members donating time to help patients who can otherwise not afford dental care.
The event is part of an international movement to help people without access to care. In addition to a day filled with smiles, tears of joy, and heartfelt thank yous, there is also fun, entertainment and food for those in attendence.
DHCA has treated more than 1,000 patients and has given away more than 200,000 in free dentistry at the Denistry from the Heart event. Registration for 2017 opens on May 8. To enter, registrants may email DFTH2017@yahoo. com with their name, cell phone number, and which dental service they would like?
Walk against MS Sunday
EDGMONT » Walk MS returns to Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 23. Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising is expected to surpass $1 billion.
The site opens at 9 a.m. To register or volunteer, visit www.walkMS.org/ Ridley, call 855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.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.
Info for Boscov’s nonprofit event
MIDDLETOWN » Boscov’s Granite Run, 1067 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, holds an information session for nonprofit organization on Boscov’s annual Friends Helping Friends fundraiser. The session is 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13.
Friends Helping Friends helps nonprofit organizations raise money and awareness for their causes. Any nonprofit organization is eligible. Organizations are encouraged to bring their Federal Tax I.D. number to the meeting in order to verify nonprofit status only.
For registration, or for information for groups unable to attend, contact Regional Public Relations Manager Sarah Haas at 610-5656009, ext. Public Relations, or email shaas@boscovs. com
GV arts on display April 25-27
CONCORD » Garnet Valley School District hosts its 2017 “Celebration of the Arts” at Garnet Valley High School with the opening exhibition on Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. This free event highlights the outstanding works of art and projects completed by the students in the visual arts, technology education, and Ffmily and consumer science programs.
Viewing times are: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. April 25-26; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27.
Hear Havetown Choristers in concert
HAVERFORD » Havertown Choristers, presents its Spring Concert at 8 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Haverford Township High School auditorium, 200 Mill Road.
Guest conductors Marybeth Neyhard and Julie Reyes join director Jennifer Cox for a program including a new piece, “How Can I Keep From Singing,” by John Conahan. It is dedicated in loving memory of founding director Ruth Miller Cox, who died last September. Also included are “Echo Song” by di Lasso, “Shenandoah” arranged by Vree, selections from “The Music Man” by Willson/Warnick, and an audience sing-along. Haverford High School Concert Chorale make a guest performance during the program.
The Havertown Choristers is affiliated with the Haverford Township Adult School. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For information, call 610446-1595.
Last days to dine around world in 164th
State Rep. Margo Davidson (D-Delaware) invites area residents to celebrate “International Dining Days” through April 21 by sharing a meal with people of various backgrounds and cultures at local restaurants in the 164th Legislative District.
For the seventh straight year, Davidson and Destination Delco have sponsored the event that “celebrates diversity through food” and features restaurants serving cuisines from around the world, including all five municipalities in the 164th District — East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Millbourne, Upper Darby and Yeadon. For 2017, more 30 restaurants throughout the district are participating.
“All the municipalities where restaurants are located are co-sponsors, along with the Bureau of Tourism, who provides prizes at a drawing at the end of the International Dining Days event. Folks who visit three or more restaurants are eligible for the drawing,” Davidson said.
For information or a list of participating restaurants, contact sponsoring municipalities in the 164th District, call Davidson’s office at 610-259-7016 or email arice@pahouse.net
Mixed-media from Media artist
SWARTHMORE » Swarthmore Friends of the Arts holds an exhibition of original acrylic and mixed media paintings by Media artist Linda Schroeder through May 1 at borough hall, 121 Park Ave.
The exhibit, “The Other Side of Me,” presents paintings by Ms. Schroeder, who started out as a watercolor painter, and over the years has evolved a mixed media and acrylic genre that ranges from graphic to abstract. Ms. Schroeder’s work has been exhibited previously at Swarthmore Borough Hall, as well as locally in other area venues including Daylesford Abbey, the Community Arts Center, the CAC Fine Arts and Crafts Festival and the Philadelphia Water Color Society Member Show at Widener University.
For information, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Exhibit Chair Michele Southworth, at 610-543-1108 or southworthmichele@gmail.com
Craftsmen hold sale April 28-29
HAVERFORD » Haverford Guild of Craftsmen holds its annual Spring Fine Art and Craft Show at Saint George’s Episcopal Church at Darby Road and W. Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, April 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29. An artist reception is held 6-8 p.m. Friday.
The Spring Fine Art and Craft Show showcase the work of over 30 juried artists in media that includes jewelry, leather, ceramics, glass, fiber, photography, painting, wood, illustration, and mixed media.
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is the 15th local chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, one of the oldest professional craft guilds in the U.S. It’s mission is to encourage and promote the practice of fine craft and art.
Admission is free. St. George’s is handicapped accessible. For information, visit www.haverfordguild.org or email haverfordguild@gmail.com