Dispose of prescription drugs at Rose Tree Park Thursday
UPPER PROVIDENCE » The Delaware County Heroin Task Force Mobile DRUG Collection Unit visits Rose Tree Park from 6-8 p.m. June 29. Delaware County Council, the District Attorney and the Delaware County Heroin Task Force are taking their efforts to remove dangerous prescription drugs and combat heroin use on the road. Individuals can drop off their expired and unwanted medications Thursday, June 29, during Delco’s Summer Concert Series at a Heroin Task Force Mobile Drug Collection Event which will take place in the parking lot at Rose Tree Park from 6-8.
As part of the Delaware County Heroin Task Force’s mission to prevent the abuse of prescription drugs — abuse that can have fatal results — the county’s mobile drug collection unit, equipped with a drug collection van and two mobile drug drop boxes, will be at various upcoming community events for residents to dispose of their unwanted, expired medications. For a complete list of upcoming collection events, visit www.delcohtf.org
Give blood in Prospect July 5
PROSPECT PARK » A borough community blood drive is set for 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Prospect Park United Methodist Church, 800 Lincoln Ave. All donors receive an American Red Cross draw string bag. Appointments are preferred.
For information and to register, call Lee at 484-557-1875 and leave a voicemail with a call back number. Donors may save up to 15 minutes at their appointment with RapidPass; visit www.redcrossblood.org /Rapid Pass for information.
Darlington Arts announces programs
CONCORD » Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, announces that its Arts Center’s Camp Creativity is now open for registration. Darlington’s camp includes 11 weeks of full or half-day camps in music, art, dance and drama for ages 3-12. Darlington also features weeks of art-intensive camps for ages 5-14.
Darlington Arts Center also features an arts-integrated Preschool program for area families for the 2017-18 school year. Other programs at the center include classes and lessons in music, art, dance and drama for children and adults, and Darlington’s professional art gallery and Coffee House Concerts.
For dates, costs and other information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org or call 610-358-3632 to request a catalog. To arrange a private tour, email marketing@ darlingtonarts.org
Improve balance, memory at Glen Riddle
MIDDLETOWN » The Residence at Glen Riddle, 263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, and Rehab 1 launch “Rehab Adventure Thursdays” in July. The community is invited to this series of programs designed to exercise the mind and body with classes ranging from balance and dance to short term memory enhancement, held 6-7 p.m. Thursdays in July.
A balance program is held July 6 and 27. Guests participate in exercises and activities that recruit the muscles responsible for maintaining and recovering balance as well as reflexes and reactions to loss of balance. The activities will be done in standing and seated positions with or without the support of assistive devices.
Short term memory is covered July 13 and 20. Guests challenge their short-term memory while participating in fun brain games. This class encourages conversation while working in a group environment. This class is ideal for seniors living independently.
For information and to RSVP, call 610-358-9933.
Fight litter, win cash with PRC
Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is conducting its annual Lens On Litter Photo Contest to shed light on litter in the state. Deadline to submit entries is Oct. 31, 2017. Kids are encouraged to grab their cameras during summer vacation and take photos of the worst litter examples they see in their Pennsylvania neighborhoods.
In the student category, three prizes are awarded: First place winner receives $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. The same prizes are awarded in an adult category.
Entries should help bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment or wildlife. Entries are judged on six criteria: Antilitter message, originality, photographic technique, quality of photo, originality of title and severity of the litter. Contestants are also encouraged to initiate a clean-up of the subject area and provide a photo of the results of their efforts.
Entries (limit five per person, no smaller than 4x6 and no bigger than 8x10) should be sent to PRC Lens On Litter Contest, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. High resolution digital submissions may be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org. On a 3x5 card, all entries (including digital) must include the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, title given to photo and location of litter site. Students should also include age, grade and name of school. Photos will not be returned and will become the property of PRC.
Sponsors for the 2017 contest include Sheetz Inc. For contest information, email lensonlitter@ prc.org. For general information and to see previous winning photos, visit www.prc.org/lens-litter