Delaware County 4-H Fair is back Aug. 10-12 at Newtown farm
NEWTOWN » The annual 4-H Fair returns Aug. 10-12 with livestock shows, food, pony rides and other outdoor family-friendly activities at the Cooperative 4-H Farm at the Garrett Williamson on Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square. Friday features the Horse Show and other live animal shows, and on Saturday the fair showcases all the clubs as well as family activities such as hayrides, demonstrations and food.
“The Fair is a hidden jewel in Delaware County,” said Advisory Board Member Christine Suplick. “It’s a true agricultural fair right in our own backyard.”
Hours on Thursday, Aug. 10 are 1-9 p.m., with poultry judging on Thursday evening. Friday and Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Parking is free. Food is available for sale from DiStefano Catering and other exhibitors. For a full schedule of events, visit http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/delaware/4-h-summerfair
For information, call 4-H Youth Educator Rebecca McCafferty at 610-6902655, visit http://extension. psu.edu/4 -h/counties/delaware or follow Delaware County 4-H on Facebook at www.facebook.com/delco4h/
Ridley SD meeting change
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » The Aug. 7 meeting of the Ridley School Board has been moved to Aug. 28. Traditionally, the regular school board meetings are held the first Monday of each month. But in accordance with a practice that began many years ago, the board will not meet on Sept. 4, Labor Day, but skips the meeting for September. The next scheduled meeting after that will be Oct. 2.
Fort Mifflin hosts film fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA » Fort Mifflin hosts “A Call to Arms, Molly — Ready, Set, Shoot!,” a fundraiser and sizzle reel screening for “Molly,” an upcoming film on Revolutionary War hero Molly Pitcher, from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9. Fort Mifflin and the production crew welcome former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell to lead the charge by firing the fort’s cannon to start the event. Actors, dignitaries and guests also get the chance to fire off a shot from the cannon as Live Patriots reenactors mingle with guests in the Colonial Beer Garden.
It takes a lot of actors, scores of soldiers, and even more cocktails to make a movie. Last summer, Philadelphia and Delaware County actors and reenactors created the sizzle reel for “Molly.” Now it’s time for the public to do its part with this exciting fundraiser. The event features a silent auction, raffle and a chance to explore the historic fort, where spirits reportedly still roam.
The production team is be on hand to talk about the film, which highlights a woman’s patriotic rebellion during the nation’s fight for independence. They are writer and producer Brigette ReDavid, Director Jon Barden, Director of Photography Myron Parran, Line Producer Brian David Cange and Associate Producer Karin Knebl.
Guests can imagine the production crew filming a Revolutionary War soldier fighting to hold the fort, as they sip a cocktail and listen to music while the sun dips into the horizon along the Delaware River. Proceeds from the event will go towards the production of Molly, a feature film about the legendary Molly Pitcher, which is set to be filmed in the Philadelphia area.
Tickets are $25 for regular guests and includes food, music, a cocktail and tastings; $125 for VIP guests and includes dinner, drinks, a gift, and a family membership for a year to Fort Mifflin. For tickets, visit www.themollyfilm.com or www.mollyproductions.ticketleap.com. For information on historic Fort Mifflin, visit www.fortmifflin.us
Beekeepers at Grange Estate Saturday
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
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