Mothers’ Home launches new 5k fundraiser June 11 at O’Hara
MARPLE >> Mothers’ Home holds its inaugural 5K Run and Walk at 8 a.m. June 11 at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Mothers’ Home, 51 N. MacDade Blvd., Darby, is a residential shelter that provides a safe haven for vulnerable, pregnant women in crisis and their babies.
Cost is $25 to run; $15 to walk. Runners and walkers can sign up at www.mothershome.org on the “events” page. For information, contact Executive Director Brigid Risko at brisko@ mothershome.org or 610583-4663.
Open and staffed 24/7, 365 days per year, Mothers’ Home provides hope and support by focusing on physical, emotional and developmental needs through counseling and training in positive life skills, parenting, and job preparation. Moms and babies are able to live together for six months after birth in a supportive environment while working towards their goal of independence and selfsufficiency. Find Mothers’ Home on Facebook at www. facebook.com/mothershomeshelter
Providence AC holds Spay Day June 14
UPPER PROVIDENCE >> Providence Animal Center, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, offers a $15 Cat Spay Day on Wednesday, June 14, in time for “Kitten Season,” when cat and kitten overpopulation is at its highest
Providence Animal Center’s vet services are open to all members of the public but Delco residents receive first preference when signing up. Spay Day is by-appointment only, and space is limited. Online appointments are now being accepted; register at www. provideceac.org. Phone appointments are accepted starting June 1; call 610566-1370, ext. 216.
Nail trims, ear cleanings and vaccinations are also available. All cats must arrive to Providence Animal Center in hard plastic or wire carriers.
Providence Animal Center also offers a variety of other low-cost veterinary procedures including both dog and cat spay and neuter with a special $15 program for Pit Bulls, dental cleanings and soft-tissue surgeries such as mass and foreign body removals. All public surgeries are performed by Providence Animal Center’s staff veterinarians, graduates of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Memorial Day with UD MCL
UPPER DARBY >> Upper Darby Detachment of the Marine Corps League starts its Memorial Day at 8 a.m. in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. It includes a wreath placing ceremony for U.S. Marine Cpl. John Freeman Mackie, the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Civil War. There are three other graveside ceremonies in Arlington, followed by three more in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery. The detachment then proceeds to Montrose Cemetery for a joint ceremony with the American Legion Post 214 at 10:30 a.m. The final ceremony of the day is at noon in front of the detachment home, 1026 Providence Road, Secane, followed by an open house. with the second floor museum open.
Celebrate Haverford history June 4
HAVERFORD >> Haverford Township Historical Society’s 11th annual Heritage Festival is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, along Karakung Drive in Havertown. This year’s organizers are trying to raise funds through small donation to restore the 1797 Federal School, which is in dire condition. As always the festival draws thousands of Haverford Township residents and features, live music, food, crafts, artisans, beer and a celebration of local history. This in an beloved community event has not been covered by your paper in many years, and we hope that you can help us to get the word out to area residents.
For information, contact Jenny Johnson at 267-2517522 or jenmjohnson@comcast.net
Music fest set June 10 for
RADNOR >> WXPN 88.5 welcomes the 2017 Wayne Music Festival back to the Wayne business district on Saturday, June 10, for three stages of music along North Wayne Avenue between Lancaster and West avenues.
The festival includes both nationally touring bands and artists from the Philadelphia region, a Troegs beer garden, dozens of local restaurants and over 80 vendors. The event features performances by Rusted Root, Huffamoose, Matt McAndrew, Ben Arnold, Rugby Road, Mason Porter, The Fractals, Hurricane Hoss, Kevin Sousa, Brian Seymour, Help the Doctor, Wheelhouse, Uncle Juan’s Band, Jacklight Move, Tim Williams, Triage, John Anthony Seitz, Loose and Alright and and more.
Admission is free and the event is all ages. Fireworks cap off the evening. For information, visit w w w,waynemusicfestival. com/
Santora casino funding goes to House
HARRISBURG >> Legislative language drafted by Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) to fairly compensate local counties for the increased demand casino patrons place on services through an annual fee and percentage of slot machine revenue passed the House Gaming Oversight Committee with strong bipartisan support today.
“As casinos draw people from out of the area — even states away — the county has a greater need for fire and police services, as well as road maintenance,” Santora said. “The money collected would work to negate those increased costs and would also fund community improvement grants.”
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made a decision late last year regarding the constitutionality of local share assessments on slot machine revenue. Without Santora’s bill, the Department of Revenue would stop collecting the local share assessment from casinos on Friday, May 26.
House Bill 1342 would require that every Category 1 and 2 casino to pay an annual fee of $10 million to the host municipality and a 2 percent local share assessment to the host county.
Local share assessment amounts provided to host municipalities would be subject to a 50 percent cap on the municipality’s budget. Amounts in excess of the host municipality’s budgetary cap would be provided to the host county.
The bill now advances to the full House for consideration.