Yeadon holds 68th annual Flag Day celebration June 10
YEADON » The borough holds its 68th national Flag Day celebration from June 10. The day starts with an antique car show from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Evans Elementary School, 900 Baily Road. A parade starts at noon featuring the Penn Wood HS Marching Band, The Royal Excellence Step Team, Yeadon Fire Company #1 and more. The route starts at Allen Drive at Church Lane, heading borth on Church Lane to Longacre Boulevard at Yeadon Public Library.
There is live entertainment 3–8:25 p.m.at Kerr Field featuring The Shirelles, Ne’chelle, Steve Cofield and more. The day concludes with fireworks at 8:30. For information, call the borough at 610284-1606.
Dispose of flags in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD » Springfield American Legion holds an honorable flag disposal ceremony on at 7:30 p.m. Flag Day, June 14. Bring old worn flags to this ceremony outside the Old Central School behind Wawa. Please remove any wooden sticks or poles. June 14 also be the 242nd anniversary of the U.S. Army. For information, call Post Commander Rocco Polidoro at 610-5448900.
Fight hunger with SEPTA June 12-23
PHILADELPHIA » SEPTA has announced the dates for its ninth annual “Stop Hunger at Your Station” food drive, running June 12-23. The drive helps Philabundance “squash” childhood hunger in the Greater Philadelphia region; the end of the academic year means hundreds of thousands of local children no longer receive the free and reduced-cost meals they are given at school.
During this year’s twoweek “Stop Hunger at Your Station” food drive, the authority collects donations of much needed food staples including peanut butter, canned tuna and meat, whole grain pasta and canned fruits and vegetables to help provide local children with nutritious meals during the summer months.
See senior photography June 29
MIDDLETOWN » The Residence at Glen Riddle, 263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, opens its photography exhibit, “Natural Beauty Through the Eyes of Seniors,” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29. The photography exhibit features nature photos from various scenic landmarks in and around Delaware County taken by residents of the Residence at Glen Riddle. The opening reception features wine and cheese. To RVSP, call 610-358-9933.
See historic Wallingford house
NETHER PROVIDENCE » The 1785 Thomas Leiper House, 521 Avondale Road, Wallingford, holds its annual summer open house from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 23. Visitors can wander through the house and read all the historic documents that are on display, including Leiper’ love letter to Elizabeth written in August, 1777, one month before the Battle of the Brandywine that he participated in. The outbuildings are open and refreshments will be served on the side porch overlooking Crum Creek. Families are welcomed. There is no admission fee; donations for house maintenance are always appreciated.
Get caregiver help in Chester
CHESTER » Senior Community Services’ Chester Senior Center, 741 Hayes St., holds a Caregiver Education program, “Caregiver Burnout,” at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 7. The session is facilitated by longterm care professionals who offer education about available resources and support to help ease the caregiver role. Learning how to deal with and combat caregiver guilt is also addressed. For information and registration, call 610-497-3550.
Davidson hold veterans fair
EAST LANSDOWNE » State Rep. Margo Davidson (DDelaware) holds her fourth annual Veterans Fair from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the East Lansdowne Borough Hall, 155 Lexington Ave.
Veterans and their families are invited to attend the fair where they will have the opportunity to learn about the services and benefits they have earned. The event features information on housing, healthcare, employment, education and more. Notary services and Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van are on site.
The Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van is a service provided by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in order to make benefits more accessible to Pennsylvania veterans and their eligible family members. Benefits include service-connected disability compensation, improved pensions, death pensions, VA health care benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation and more.
For information and to RSVP, contact A. Brazington at 610-259-7016 or abrazington@pahouse.net
Senior voucher program returns
Senior Community Services announces the Farmer’s Market Voucher Program, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, begins in June. Promoting healthy eating among older adults, the program provides $20 in vouchers to purchase Pennsylvania grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved local Pennsylvania Farmer’s Markets. Eligible recipients must be 60 years of age or older, be residents of Delaware County, meet income guidelines, and have a valid photo ID.
Vouchers are distributed at the following senior center sites: Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., call 610-497-3550; Friendship Circle Center, 1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, 610-237-6222; Good Neighbor Center, 1085 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, 610-586-8170; Hometown Center, 302 S. Jackson St., Media, 610-446-2070; Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, 610-237-8100.
Inaugural Mother’s Home 5k June 11
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 610-583-4663.
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