Chester, Rep. Kirkland hold fun day in West End Saturday
CHESTER » The city and State Rep. Brian Kirkland (D-159) present Family and Friends Community Day from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 2 (rain or shine) at Memorial Park, Seventh and Engle streets. Come join elected officials and first responders for a day of fun and games features swimming, face painting, DJ entertainment and music, haircuts for the homeless, games for all ages, food and craft vendors and more.
Rep. Kirland and his staff are on hand to provide materials and information on state government programs. For vending information, call Joy Taylor at 610-4477724. Rep. Kirkland’s district office is located at 401 Avenue of the States and can be reached at 610-876-6420.
Updates from Eddystone VFW
EDDYSTONE » VFW Post 7949, Saville Avenue, announces its Hamburger Tuesday for Sept. 5 is cancelled because of Labor Day. The post resumes Hamburger Tuesday on Sept. 12. The post thanks everyone who helped out with its corn boil on Aug. 19 and all who attended.
County legion aux meets Sept. 9
ASTON » American Legion Auxiliary Delaware County Council holds its next meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Aston Post 926, 3320 Concord Road. All Delaware County Auxiliary units and their members are invited to attend. Come and take this opportunity to show support for auxiliary, get an update on current programs and socialize with members.
Installation of the 20172018 officers takes place at this beginning of the meeting. A luncheon is served; cost is $6. Contact unit president Mary Ann to make reservations.
County council meets in Chadds Ford
CHADDS FORD » Delaware County Council once again holds a meeting in the community to provide residents with more options to interact with their county government leaders. Council heads to Brandywine Battlefield Park, 1491 Baltimore Pike, for a public meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to enhance communication with residents by taking their meetings out into the community. There is no meeting at the government center in Media on Aug. 30.
“Holding meetings in the community makes it more convenient for some of our residents to attend a council meeting and become more involved with their local government,” said Delaware County Council Chairman Mario Civera Jr. “We enjoy holding meetings at historical locations such as the Brandywine Battlefield Park where we can enjoy and share the rich history and culture of our county and recognize those who are dedicated to keeping history alive.”
The Brandywine Battlefield Park meeting marks the 24th meeting council has held in various communities since council launched the outreach effort with a meeting in Collingdale in February 2009. Since then, council has held outside meetings in the City of Chester, Haverford, Concord, Brookhaven, Clifton Heights, Chadds Ford, Ridley Township, Upper Darby, Glenolden, Marple, Bethel, Springfield, Prospect Park, Newtown Township, Aston, Drexel Hill Garnet Valley and Haverford.
Media seeks survey feedback
MEDIA» The Borough of Media is seeking input from residents and local consumers about downtown retail and economic development in the borough. The Perception Survey, located at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mediapasurvey, is part of the research component of the Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan currently underway. It is available until Sept. 15.
“Keeping Media attractive and welcoming requires a renewed focus on the key elements that make a downtown thrive: easy navigation, dynamic retail, and a strong sense of place,” said Media Mayor Bob McMahon. “This survey provides a chance for people to share their perception about these areas, and how they envision Media in the future.”
The Perception Survey is just one of many tools utilized by the consulting team to help support the economic development plan. The consultants have hosted a series of stakeholder meetings with representatives of the retail and business community, public officials, property owners, and residents.
This survey provides an avenue for those unable to attend the meetings to share their ideas and preferences with the consultants. “We use these types of surveys to supplement original data and research about the markets we work,” said Peter Angelides, Ph.D., principal at ESI. “Surveys also help
us reach a larger audience than would be feasible through community and one-on-one meetings in an abbreviated period of time.”
Brookhaven Family Day set for Sept. 30
BROOKHAVEN » Family Day for borough residents is held noon-4 p.m., Sept. 30, on the municipal center grounds, 2 Cambridge Drive. Food, rides, games and entertainment will be provided.
Tickets are available Aug. 22-Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the municipal building or during evening hours 7-8 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 11.
Carnival comes to Broomall
MARPLE » The Broomall Fire Company sponsors the Majestic Midways Carnival from Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10 at Malin Road and West Chester Pike (across from the fire company). The carnival runs 6-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Sunday features Family Day, when guests can ride all they want from 1–5:30 for just one price per person. Come out for rides, face painting and support local fire company volunteers.
Live music Thursdays in Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE » The Thursday Night Live concert series at the borough amphitheater, 121 Park Ave., runs now through Sept. 21. The free series runs every other Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Concert attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic dinner or get take-out from one of many restaurants in town. The event is BYOB. The rain site is WaR3house3 in the event of inclement weather. The remaining concerts for the season are: • Sept. 7: Don Jones Band • Sept. 21: SwUKEstra, Greg Brady