Rose Tree Media seeks community feedback June 6
MIDDLETOWN » Rose Tree Media School District invites community members invited to participate in “Path to Working Together as a Community to Accommodate Projected Enrollment Growth” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Penncrest High School, 134 Barren Road, Media. Discussions and presentations focus on the condition of existing school facilities and what needs to be done to plan for growing enrollment. If residents have thoughts or opinions on addressing enrollment growth and its impact on facilities, the district wants to hear from them.
Last year, a demographic study was performed to determine the impact of an upcoming enrollment increase of 233 students due to projected real estate developments in Edgmont Township, Media Borough and Middletown Township. The next step in preparing for this increase is a building capacity study to be completed by the architectural firm Marotta/Man. As part of the firm’s preparation, they will meet with administrators and staff members to discuss current and future needs at each school, followed by the public meeting with the community on June 6.
Through this open dialogue and idea exchange, the district hopes to discuss the condition of existing school facilities and how they’re used and hear the community’s input on the use of the schools by the community, the current grade structure, the number of students served at each school and maintaining or making changes to the current schools.
Neumman hosts opioid forum June 15
ASTON » Neumann University hosts a free program examining the problem of opioid abuse and addiction from a variety of perspectives from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, June 15. The program includes an update on recently approved and pending state legislation, details on efforts at the county level to help families and individuals who are dealing with substance abuse, information from the medical community on treatment efforts, and the perspective of an individual who is currently in recovery.
“This program is designed to make the topic of the opioid epidemic accessible to professionals, families and the larger community,” said Danielle McNichol, General Counsel for Neumann University and director of the university’s Center for Leadership. “Participants will hear about efforts to address the problem from a number of unique perspectives, including legislators, law enforcement, medical experts, and a person who has battled addiction.”
“We want people to leave with a better understanding of the challenges of combatting the epidemic, as well as an understanding of the human toll that it takes on individuals and families,” said McNichol. “It is a very complex issue and there are no silver bullets to fixing the problem.”
Featured speakers include: Senator Tom Killion; Delaware County Councilman Dave White; District Attorney Jack Whelan; an addiction expert from CrozerKeystone; and an individual struggling with addiction.
Register is requested to ensure there is sufficient room; register at http://neumannpublicsafety. com/course/opioid-safety-andeducation
Hear Delco native Tuesday on Main Line
LOWER MERION » Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, welcomes author and business journalist Leigh Gallagher to discuss her book, “The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions, and Created Plenty of Controversy,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Originally from the Media area and a Strath Haven High School,, Gallagher is also the author of “The End of the Suburbs,” published in 2013.
“The Airbnb Story” tells behind-the-scenes story of creation and growth of the the the online lodging platform that has become, in under a decade, one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world. Now valued at $30 billion, the privately held company, started by three unemployed college graduates in their San Francisco apartment, has had a radical and transformative impact on the travel industry, upsetting many business and political interests along the way.
Gallagher is an assistant managing editor at Fortune, where she also hosted the weekly online broadcast, “Fortune Live.” She is also cochair of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit and oversees the magazine’s 40 Under 40 editorial franchise. She lives in New York and appears regularly on CBS This Morning, CNBC, CNN, public radio’s “Marketplace,” and many other programs.
Books are available for purchase and signing at the event. The author talk is free and open to the public.
Delco comics compete for title
CONCORD » Reactors Comedy Club, 1110 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, hosts the inaugural Delaware County Comedy Competition, with 28 comics competing to be crowned as best in the region.
The competition starts every Friday in June, with seven comics performing a six minute set each night. The top two comedians each night move on to the finals on June 30. Voting will be made up of 50 percent audience and 50 percent judges. Each night also includes included a performance from a nationally touring comedian.
Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8 p.m.; showtime is at 9. For information, visit www.reactorscomedyclub.com
Throw horseshoes, help police
MARPLE » Cardinal O’Hara High School hosts a horseshoe tournament and festival to benefit the Upper Darby Police Foundation on Saturday, June 10 (rain date is June 17). Registration opens at 8 a.m.; tournament begins at 9. Cost is $50 per team.
Game play is no pits, straight throw. Tournament is double elimination. Games are played to 21 points or 25 minutes, whatever comes first. The first 128 teams to sign up will play. Prize of $1,000 is awarded to the winner (best of three).
Organizers are also asking for a $5 donation or at least two canned goods per family to benefit to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry located at the Prospect Hill Baptist Church in Prospect Park.
Hot dogs and burgers, shirts, and 50/50 chances are available for sale. Guests may bring their own food, drinks and games for a picnic atmosphere. The event features DJ entertainment from DJ Jordan. Payments are due by June 1. Make checks payable to Upper Darby Police Foundation and mail to 1000 Lee Dr. Broomall, PA 19008. For information, call Kevin McCaffrey at 610-639-4199.