Tour historic Ridley Park during Victorian Fair Sept. 9
RIDLEY PARK » Ridley Park historian Keith Lockhart gives two walking hours as part of the annual Ridley Park Victorian Fair, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The tour are held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. The one-hour tours, limited to 15 people each, cover parts of East and West Ridley Avenue, Cresswell Street and the business district.
Guests may sign up for the tour the day of the fair at the Ridley Park Historical Society table, or in advance by email Lockhart at keith106@rcn.com. Along with the walking tours, the annual fair features food, music, magic, Victorian dancing and vendors.
Play golf, benefit Nativity BVM
MARPLE » The 13th annual Nativity BVM Golf Outing is set for Thursday, Sept. 21, at 8 a.m. at Paxon Hollow Golf Club. Registration opens at 7. Cost is $150 per golfer, $550 for prepaid foursome, for golf and lunch. Lunch only is $35. Contests include hole-in-one to win a car; $10,000 putting contest; silent auction; and hand Wedge competition to win a barbecue for 10 or a 60” LED Smart TV.
Nominate vets for commendation
SPRINGFIELD » U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-7 of Chadds Ford, announces that the 7th Congressional District is looking to honor local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation. The CVC is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of residents of the 7th District of Pennsylvania.
The public is invited to submit nomination applications for veterans that they believe have made significant community contributions to the 7th District. Honorees are chosen by a board of veterans who represent each county throughout the district. The program intends to emphasize what veterans did when they returned home and how they made a difference in their community.
“The CVC program is an opportunity to honor veterans who have returned home from active duty and continued to serve their community as volunteers, coaches, activists, and leaders,” said Congressman Meehan. “This award will recognize heroes in the 7th District who have made notable contributions to make their community a better place to live. I am honored to be able to bestow this recognition on a group of veterans and look forward to honoring our nominees.” Eligibility: • Veteran must currently reside in the 7th District. To verify the veteran’s district, visit www.house.gov to enter their zip code and address.
• Nominee must have served on active duty during wartime in the United States Armed Forces, or was activated from the National Guard/Reserves for purposes other than training.
• Veteran is retired from the Armed Forces or was honorably discharged.
• This award is for living veterans, and will not be awarded posthumously.
The nomination application is now open and can be found at here. All applications are due by September 11, 2017.
The 2017 CVC honorees will be announced and recognized by Congressman Meehan at a special ceremony in November.
To download the nomination form, visit https://meehan.house.gov/sites/meehan.house.gov/files/CVC%20 Nomination%20Form.docx
Register now for DCCC courses
MARPLE » Delaware County Community College announces there is still time to register for fall courses. There are five options available for fall, including traditional and accelerated courses as well as online and on-campus classes. Each session features courses on a broad range of subjects, including allied health, business, communication, English, mathematics, public service, science and the trades. Courses are offered at each of the College’s eight campuses, with three locations in Delaware County and five in Chester County. Class options and registration deadlines are:
• Fall 2 — Courses begin Sept. 18 and end Dec. 10. Not as fast-paced as fall accelerated 1 and 2, this option gives students a chance to get started on their education without waiting until spring. The last day to register is Sept. 15.
• Fall Accelerated 2 — Courses run Oct. 23-Dec. 10. The last day to register is Oct. 20.
• Winter Online — A fully online session that gives students a chance to earn credits between semesters. These intensive, five-week classes are offered entirely online and run from Dec. 11-Jan. 12. Registration is open through Dec. 8.
Classes are filling quickly. For registration and information on course selection, placement testing, financial aid and other components of the admissions process, call 610-359-5050 or visit www. dccc.edu/register
HS equivalency class starts
CHESTER » Chester Eastside, Inc., 301 E. Ninth St., offers people a chance to complete their high school education with the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). The exam is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and comparable to the better-known GED.
Participants must be out of school and at least 18 years old. Sessions are held from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 5. Extra time is granted for those who need it.
The program is free. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. For information and registration, call 610-872-4812.
Run Drexel Hill, support school
UPPER DARBY » Holy Child Academy’s annual 5K Run/ Walk and One-Mile Kids’ Run is set 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. The USATF-certified course takes participants through the tree-lined streets of Drexel Park and offers challenges for accomplished runners and plenty of fun for recreationally-minded runners. There is a water stop halfway through the race, and all who join in will be able to enjoy refreshments afterward.
Registration is now open. The first 100 registrants receive a free cotton T-shirt. The 5K fee is $20; one-mile fun run is $10. Proceeds benefit Holy Child Academy athletic programs.
For information and registration, contact Rebecca Antczak at 610-259-2712 or rantczak@holychildacademy.com