Chadds Ford Tavern Talks looks at haunted history Thursday
CHADDS FORD » Spirits of both the supernatural and the fermented kind flow freely during the October instalment of Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Tavern Talks at the Barns-Brinton House tavern, 630 Baltimore Pike. On Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7-9 p.m., guests learn about the ways Colonists tried to ward off evil spirits, listen to some local ghostly tales and taste treats that are to die for. Guest participants include Liquid Alchemy Beverages, Chaddsford Winery, Talks by Tammy, who reveals the meanings behind 18th century tombstones and their symbols, and Delmarva Historic Haunts, a local paranormal investigation team who answers visitors’ spookiest questions.
Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations and more. Admission is $20 for nonmembers and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online; space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.
The final Tavern Talks of the year is on Nov. 9 with the topic “Feast Mode” (all about 18th century foodways). For information and to purchase tickets, call 610-388-7376, email info@ chaddsfordhistory.org or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Get tech business info tonight
LANSDOWNE » Nettology co-owner Vincent Caruso gives a free talk on Ransomware and how small to mid-size businesses can protect themselves against this growing threat at 7:15 tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Vinyl Revival, 35 N. Lansdowne Ave.
Ransomware is a malicious computer virus that locks access to a company’s computer network and promises to restore access once a ransom is paid. Seating is limited. The event is sponsored by the Lansdowne Business & Professional Association.
Fall fun at Taylor Hospital
RIDLEY PARK » Crozer-Keystone Health System hosts a Fall Family Health Fair at Taylor Hospital, 175 E. Chester Pike, from 10 a.m.noon Saturday, Oct. 28. This free interactive health fair is open to the community and is held in the hospital lot at Chester Pike and Acres Drive.
The event features free flu shots, health education and screenings, a family style cookout, music, balloon artist, moon bounce, face painting and more. John McCarthy, goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union, makes a special appearance at the event from 1011:30 a.m. (player subject to change based on availability). Children are invited to show off their Halloween costumes.
Registration is not required; the event is weather permitting. Should inclement weather be forecasted during the event, an updated event status will be posted to the Crozer-Keystone Health System Facebook page at www.facebook.com/crozerkeystonehealthsystem and www.crozerkeystone.org
For information on Taylor Hospital, visit www.crozerkeystone.org/taylorhospital
Make bids, benefit AP post prom
SHARON HILL » Academy Park High School After Prom 2018 holds a Quarter Mania Auction at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the cafeteria of the high school, 300 Calcon Hook Road.
A Quarter Mania Auction is a a cross between an auction and a raffle where people “bid” to win a prize donated from various home business vendors participating in the event. Bids are from one to four quarters. There are five rounds of vendor items per round, with over 50 items total. Vendors currently signed up to participate are Avon, Color Street, P!PHANY, Pampered Chef, Party Lite Candles, Pink Zebra, Premier Designs, Scentsy, Senegence/Lipsense, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Bags and Tupperware.
Admission cost of $5 per person includes a paddle with a number on it that is used for guests’ individual bidding on the items they want to try to win. Corresponding numbered chips are added into the drawing bin to be used once the auction rounds begin.
As each item is offered up for bid, guests bid the number of quarters designated by the auctioneer for the item and hold up their paddle. Once all bids are in, a chip is then drawn. If the number on the chip matches someone who has bid, they’ve won the item. If not, chips are continued to be drawn until one matches a bidding paddle.
Refreshments are available to purchase, and there is a 50-50 drawing at the end of the evening. All proceeds benefit Academy Park’s 2017 After Prom.
For information and for vendor registration, 610532-0992 or email ihsafterprom@hotmail.com
Marple seniors meet Oct. 18
MARPLE » The montly meeting of the Marple Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the township building, 227 S. Sproul Road, Broomall. Commissioner John Longacre is this month’s speaker, who will speak and answer questions about items of interest in the township.
Refreshments and a chance to socialize follow the meeting, which is open to everyone. For information, search for the commission on Facebook.
Rose Valley Chorus opens season
NETHER PROVIDENCE » The Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra opens its 111th season with the Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “The Mikado” in November. Performances of this fully staged show, accompanied by a full orchestra, are set for 8 p.m. Nov. 4, 8 and 11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 5, 11 and 12. All performances are held in the theater of the Strath Haven Middle School, 200 S. Providence Road (PA Route 252), Wallingford.
Tickets are available at the door. Cost is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors (60 and over) and students, and $7 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets are discounted and group rates for 10 or more attending the same performance are $12. For information, call 610-565-5010 or visit www. rvco.org