Register now for July camps and more at Grange Estate
HAVERFORD » The Friends of the Grange hosts its annual “Magic Show and Ice Cream Treat” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, at the St. James United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown. The unique “Balloon Artistry and Magic” of George Gallo entertains young and old alike.
Admission is $6. Seating is limited and no tickets are sold at the door. Register by July 28. Sending a check, payable to Friends of the Grange, to Friends of the Grange, 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083, or RSVP by contacting the Grange office at 610-4464958 or grangeest@verizon.net. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the Historic Grange Estate.
Spaces are filling up for the Summer Nature Camp sponsored by Friends of the Grange, Inc. and the Colonial Plantation of Pennsylvania of Ridley Creek State Park. The two one-week sessions, during the weeks of July 17 and July 31, are at the Barnett Environmental Center in the Carriage House at the Historic Grange Estate.
The theme for the July 17, 1-3:30 p.m. session, for children ages 6 to 10, is “Living with the Land.” The 9:30 a.m.-noon session is filled.
The theme for the July 31, 9:30 a.m.-noon session, for children 4 to 6, is “A Pirate’s Life for Me;” the theme for the 1-3:30 p.m. session, for children 6 to 10, is “Black Flags.” The unique teaching skills of the CPP staff will make each five-day session educationally fun.
Cost is $95 per person per week for Haverford Township residents; $105 per person per week for non-residents. To register, e-mail grangeest@verizon. net or call the Grange office at 610-446-4958.
Guest teacher program back at DCIU
MORTON » To continue addressing the teacher shortage crisis affecting local school districts, as well as those across the country, Delaware County Intermediate Unit continues its guest teacher service that began with the 2016-17 school year to help participating school districts in Delaware County with obtaining substitute teachers. The program is now expanding and additional guest teachers are being accepted for the 201718 school year. New guest teacher trainings are scheduled for Aug. 1 from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Aug. 2 from 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m.; Sept. 21 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m.
The Guest Teacher Program is designed to provide individuals with a bachelor’s degree with the necessary training required to become day-to-day substitutes. Any individual with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is eligible to apply to the program. Upon completing the program, they receive an emergency permit used by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that enables them to substitute in any participating district and career and technical school on a dayto-day basis.
Participating school districts include: Chichester, Marple Newtown, Radnor Township, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore and DCIU.
For information and registration, contact Jean McCullough at 610-938-9000, ext. 2017 or jmccullough@dciu.org
Enter garden contest through July 21
SPRINGFIELD » Enter now for the Delaware County Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Contest in the vegetable category. While entries are closed for the ornamental category, vegetable garden entries are open until July 21. The contest has been a great way to educate and empower gardeners to beautify their environment.
Sub-categories for vegetable gardens are: Individual; Community Gardens; Youth Gardens; and Novice Vegetable Gardens — First Year.
Applications are due July 21. Judging takes place July 28 for vegetable gardens. For applications, call Penn State Extension at 610-6902655 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/plants/mastergardener/counties/delaware
Winners are notified by mail. Awards are presented Saturday, Sept. 30, at Fall Fest in Smedley Park.
To register: complete and send in the registration form to Penn State Extension, Delaware County Attn: Linda Barry, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield, PA 19064.
West Catholic cards available
West Catholic Girls’ Alumnae Association is selling note cards created by West Catholic art students. Cards are six for $6 per pack plus $1.40 for postage. Please make check for $7.40 payable to WCGAA, 1325 Robinson Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083.
Outdoor dining tonight in Havertown
HAVERFORD » The Haverford Partnership for Economic Development, in conjunction with restaurants on Brookline Boulevard in Havertown, holds Moonlight Dining on the Boulevard, an outdoor dining event from 5-11 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Participating restaurants include Kettle, VIDA, Sampan Inn, Janos Pizza, Centrella’s Deli, JD McGillicuddy’s, and the VIDA Food Truck, with Testa’s Bakery and Koffmeyer’s Cookies & Ice Cream offering dessert.
Some restaurants reservations for the event. Most restaurants are offering a limited menu in anticipation of the crowd. Most tables accommodate 6-8 people, and some restaurants may seat smaller groups family-style with other diners. Seatings are time-limited, but guests are welcome to stay on the boulevard for dessert, drinks, and socializing after their meal.
Reservations are required at the following restaurants: JD McGillucuddy’s — Outdoor seating requires reservation, indoor does not. Seating times are 5, 6:15, 7:30 and 8:45. No BYOB; VIDA — indoor and outdoor seating requires reservations. Seating times are available are 5 and 8:45. BYOB;
Kettle — Indoor and outdoor seating requires reservations. Seating times are available at 5 and 8:45. BYOB; Sampan Inn — Outdoor seating requires reservations. Seating times are 5, 6:15, 7:30 and 8:45. No BYOB.
The Brookline Parking lot will be open for parking throughout the event.
For information about the event, visit the HPED Facebook page or visit www.hped.org