Visit Eddystone VFW post for corn boil Saturday
EDDYSTONE » VFW Post 7949, 1015 Saville Ave., holds its second annual corn boil from noon-5 p.m. Aug. 19. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, and $3 for children 5 and under. There is no take-out. Food includes chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot and mild sausage, sweet sausage with peppers and onions on a roll, corn on the cob, and salads. Beverages include soda, water, and Coors Light and Budweiser available on tap. There is DJ entertainment. All proceeds benefit the VFW Building Fund.
Interfaith service in Swarthmore tonight
SWARTHMORE » The Interfaith Council of Southern Delaware County holds a prayer service at 7 tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Trinity Episcopal Church, College Avenue and Chester Road.
The council asks for participation from all denominations of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith communities in the service to unite and bringg peace to the community. Swarthmore College’s Interfaith Center is also expected to participate.
Guest teacher training 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 2017-18 school year. New guest teacher trainings are scheduled for 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
Give blood in Essington Aug. 28
TINICUM » St. John the Evangelist Church, Third Street and Wanamaker Avenue (Route 420), Essington, hosts an American Red Cross blood drive from 2-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Essington Community.” For information, contact John Elliott at 610-800-2545 or john.elliott1209@comcast.net
Upper Chi seniors meets
UPPER CHICHESTER » Upper Chi Senior Citizen’s Club meets Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Community Services Building, Linwood. Any Chichester resident that is 60 years old or older is welcomed to join. Meetings start at 1. Arrive early at 11:30 a.m. for Bingo. Refreshments are served.
Mark calendars for benefit concert
SPRINGFIELD » The Springfield Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) presents the a seasonal, full length concert by the Philadelphia Boys Choir at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Springfield High School. The Philadelphia Boys Choir, under the direction of Jeffrey R. Smith, is joined on stage by the Springfield High School and Springfield Middle School Select Choirs for the preholiday selection. Doors open at 2.
This year’s fundraiser features the arrival of Santa Claus, free admission for children grades K-4 and free photos taken with Santa Claus.
Ticket costs are $30 for VIP reserved seating; $20 for general admission; $15 for students and seniors Seating; and $10 per ticket for groups of 10 or more person. For guests paying by check, make payable to SAEF.
For tickets and information, www.donatenow.networkforgood.org/saef, call the SAEF Development Office at 610-938-6034 or email jan.griesemer@saef.net. Tickets may be purchased at the SAEF/Springfield School District Development Office, 111 W. Leamy Ave., or email Susan Descano, PBC Event Chair, at descasus@verizon.net
Tickets are also be available in the Springfield High School Auditorium lobby the day of performance.
Sponorship opportunities are available for the PBC event and all SAEF events. The tax deductible donations are directed toward the academic, athletic and artistic educational programs benefiting the students and teachers of the Springfield School District. For sponsorship information, call Jan Griesemer at 610-938-6034.
Sponsorships levels for the PBC event (include two tickets and program listing) are: Soprano Level, $500-plus; Alto Level, $250-$499; Tenor Level, $100$249; Bass Level, $50-$99.
For information on the Philadelphia Boys Choir, visit www. phillyboyschoir.org. For information on the Springfield Area Educational Foundation, visit www. saef.net