See beekeepers in action at Grange Estate Aug. 5
HAVERFORD » The Historic Grange Estate beekeepers have scheduled a “honey extraction” from 9 a.m.noon Saturday, Aug. 5, in the kitchen of the mansion, 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown. Visitors can witness how honey is collected, and children of all ages are able to participate in the extraction under the supervision of the beekeepers.
The beekeepers hope to collect about 100 pounds of honey, which is available for purchase after the extraction. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the historic property and the efforts of the beekeepers at the Grange Estate.
For information, call the office at 610-446-4958, email grangeest@verizon.net or visit www.thegrangeestate.org
Fun Fair benefits homeless
BROOKHAVEN » Family Promise holds its second annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair to benefit Delco homeless families from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road. Rain date is Saturday, Aug. 19.
There are be food trucks, inflatables for children, a flea market, and 101.1 FM broadcasting live. For information and vendor opportunities, contact Family Promise Director Lorie Ackerman at 610-803-8580 or lackermandelcoihn@gmail. com
Visit Phila. for Bug Fest
PHILADELPHIA » The 10th annual Bug Fest, a festival that celebrates insects of all kinds with hundreds of live critters, roach races, bug walks, and even insecttasting, is held Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Hundreds of millipedes, centipedes, scorpions, stick insects, caterpillars, tarantulas, live beetles — including one of the world’s longest — and more wiggle around the museum during the academy’s most popular festival.
Visitors are be able to hold a cockroach, count the legs on a centipede, witness insects walking on water, examine insect decomposers up close, and talk with Academy entomologists about their favorite bugs. Chocolate chirp cookies, made with nutritious crunchy crickets, will be among the buggy cuisine available to sample.
Bug Fest is a great opportunity to learn the science behind the news headlines and talk with academy experts about mosquitoes and invasive (and sometimes destructive) species including lanternflies and ash borer beetles. Some of these insects that can wreak havoc in the backyard will be on display as part of the museum’s research collection of more than 4 million insects. Despite the more than one million insects that scientists have already identified, experts estimate there are millions more to be discovered. Activities include: • “Predator or Pollinated?” Celebrate the unique connections between bugs and plants. See plants that eat bugs and learn how to make your backyard a paradise for local pollinators.
• “Roach Race 500.” Guests cheer on their favorite roach as it tries to conquer three different tracks in the famous Roach Race 500.
• “Bug Picasso.” Watch as creative cockroaches and maggots crawl and scurry across paper to create oneof-a-kind works of art. Take home a unique piece of art.
• “Live Invertebrate Stage Show.” See bugs magnified on the big screen.
• “Bedbug-sniffing Dog Demonstrations.” Meet the canines and their companions that help sniff out bugs that bug us at home.
• “Bug Walks.” Join Academy entomologists on an expedition outside the museum to see what species of invertebrates live there.
• “Crafty Critters.” Create a bug-themed craft to take home.
Bug Fest is held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 12-13. For information, call 215-299-1000. Discount tickets and a full list of events are available at www.ansp.org
Attention county business owners
Those who own, operate or manage a business in Delaware County, may qualify for assistance for the training of new employees through the Delaware County Workforce Development Board.
Businesses that are currently hiring for positions that are considered to be “High Priority Occupations” in Delaware County may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a percentage (up to 50 percent) of a qualified trainee’s wages during their pre-determined training period.
For information, call Kevin Jones at 610-8764855.
Learn Concord papermaking history
CONCORD TOWNSHIP » Concord Township Historical Society presents a “Papermaking in Concord” day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Celebrate the rich history of papermaking in the township at the following sites:
• Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheyney Road, hosts a papermaking demonstration by Richard Aldorasi and has displays of artifacts from archaeological excavations at the Trimble House, home a paper mill owner.
• The Wilcox Mansion, 109 Ivy Mills Road, associated with the well-known Ivy Paper Mills (now a ruin), is open for tours.
• The Polecat Road House, 194 Polecat Road, a paper mill worker’s home, is open to the public and features a display of artifacts recovered from excavations onsite.
For information on the society and details on the papermaking day, visit the “upcoming events” page at www.concordhist.org