Have hidden treasures to sell? ‘American Pickers’ returns to Pa.
“American Pickers” returns to Pennsylvania to film episodes of the hit series throughout the region in September. The show is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking,” airing on History. It follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.
Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. “American Pickers” is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. Those who have or know someone who has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send a name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cineflix. com or call 855-OLD-RUST.
Widow(er) support group holds luncheon
FOLCROFT » To Live Again, the Widow and Widowers Support Group, announces that in place of its regular monthly meeting for August, it holds a luncheon at the Folcroft Diner on Chester Pike at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. After the lunch, interested guests can visit the Folcroft Swim Club for $5. For information on this event, call Rita Hill at 610-461-4886; for general information on the support group, the newly bereaved may call Marie Stewart at 610-789-8741.
See Murtaugh display for August
RADNOR » Danny Murtaugh, a 1935 graduate of Chester High School, played nine years of Major League Baseball, losing two playing seasons to World War II. He managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for 15 years — a span that included 1,115 wins, with World Series victories over the Yankees in 1960 and the Orioles in 1971. He was named manager of the year three times, in 1958, 1960 and 1971.
One of his favorite articles of clothing throughout his managerial career was a black windbreaker. Murtaugh’s 1964 season windbreaker, on loan from his nephew Patrick Newlin, is now on display for the month of August at the Sports Legends of Delaware County museum, 301 Iven Ave., Wayne.
The museum, located in the Radnor Township Building, is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Firday and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday. For information, visit www.sportslegendsofdelawarecounty.com
Scholarship process opens at FMFCU
CHADDS FORD » Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 John D. Unangst Scholarships, awarded by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Eligible high school seniors can apply for one of eleven $1,500 awards at fmfcu.org/scholarship
John D. Unangst scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors who plan to attend a full-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher learning. The application process involves writing an essay. Selected awardees must also be or have an immediate family member who is a member of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. FMFCU employees, directors, and their families are not eligible.
All applications are presented anonymously to a panel of educators for review and selection. The deadline to submit an application is January 12, 2018. Detailed instructions and application forms can be found at fmfcu.org/scholarship
Candidates must be able to attend the region’s premier academic achievement event, the annual Partners in Education Celebration, should they be selected. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the April 19, 2018 Partners in Education Celebration along with Excellence in Teaching awardees, Delco Hi-Q champions, the Financial Literacy Advocate of the Year, and other honorees.
Submit photos of Edgmont
EDGMONT » Professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to enter a photography contest documenting the beauty of Edgmont and rewarding the best photographs with prizes and display in a public exhibition. Photographers should submit their best photographs to Edgmont Environs & Details, a contest, exhibit and sale, by Sept. 9.
“We are looking for images that represent the beauty and unique details of this area. We welcome photographers 18 years of age and older to submit their original work created since January 1, 2014,” said contest organizer Paula Jackson.
The most compelling photographs will be chosen for a four-week exhibition to be mounted at Beauty Art Gallery, 3857 Providence Road. #200, Newtown Square, 19073 (Edgmont Township just off West Chester Pike). Up to five digital entries may be submitted by the Sept. 9 deadline. A public reception will be held Oct. 14. Full details and entry form are available at www.beautyartgallery. net/edgmontphotography
Edgmont Township includes Edgmont, Gradyville, and Ridley Creek State Park. Edgmont includes a network of runs, tributaries and creeks of the Chester, Ridley and Crum Creek watersheds, contributing to the verdant nature of the landscape.
Edgmont is located in the north-central portion of Delaware County. Its northern boundary is on the Delaware CountyChester County line where it lies adjacent to Westtown and Willistown Townships, Chester County. In Delaware County it is bordered by Thornbury Township on the west, Middletown Township on the south, and Upper Providence Township on the southeast. On the east, the Township is bordered by Crum Creek, the Springton Reservoir, and Newtown Township.
Located in Edgmont since 2011, Beauty is a 2,500 square foot gallery of art, gifts and artful things. For information, visit www.beautyartgaller y.net