Free pet adoptions for veterans today at Providence Animal Center
UPPER PROVIDENCE » In honor of Veterans Day, Providence Animal Center offers free pet adoptions for veterans today, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
While the adoptions are free, veterans are still required to go through Providence’s regular adoption process and application, which is outlined at www.providenceac.org
Providence Animal Center’s Adoption Center, 555 Sandy Bank Road, is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Veterans must show proof of service to receive a free adoption fee.
Providence Animal Center, formerly known as the Delco SPCA, is a lifesaving animal welfare organization dedicated to adoption, wellness and prevention of cruelty. For information about the pets available for adoption and services offered, visit www.providenceac.org.
Art event in downtown Chester
CHESTER » Chester Made holds a reception and art auction for its “Broken Pieces” exhibit from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at its Chester Made Makerspace, 511 Avenue of the States. This event is a celebration of the makerspace, honoring community members who’ve contributed hard work, big ideas, connections and creations to make it successful.
For five Sundays this fall, Chester Made Artistic Director Devon Walls led an arts and humanities-therapy workshop called “Broken Pieces” in the Chester Made Makerspace. Participants worked together to revalue found objects and incorporate them into their own mixed-media work. Along the way, they talked about the role of reclaiming, repurposing and rebuilding themselves and their communities.
For information and to RSVP, email chestermade@ pahumanities.org
Christmas bazaar in Darby
DARBY BOROUGH » Senior Community Services’ Friendship Circle Senior Center, located on the campus of Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital of St. Bernard Hall, holds Christmas Bazaar from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The bazaar features a variety of vendors, face-painting, a visit with Santa, refreshments and more. For information, call Donna Schumacher, program coordinator, at 610-237-6222, ext. 57.
Give to Thanksgiving, Christmas drives
Applebee’s in Ridley Township and Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2 Sylvan Ave., Rutledge, are collecting canned food products for anything that people may need for a Thanksgiving meal (gravy, sweet pot, corn, muffin mix, cranberries, etc.) now through Nov. 18. Collection sites are set up at Applebee’s and the church.
All the food is being donated to Chester Eastside, where they will include it in the 250 bags of food made up to go with 250 turkeys. Families are already signed up through the food program and will receive these bags on Nov. 19.
The church is also collecting gifts for foster children, selling Boscov shopping passes for $5 in order to buy $25 gifts cards. Those who would like to help may call the church at 610-5441493 or drop off a gift at the church. Ages run from 2-18 for both boys and girls. There are over 600 gifts needed by the Village in Rosemont and the church is trying to fill as many as possible.
Hear classical crossover group at DCCC
MARPLE » Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series continues with a performance titled “Loud and Soft, High and Low” by NakedEye Ensemble on Sunday, Nov. 12. The performance begins at 3 p.m. in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the Marple Campus, 901 S. Line Road, Media.
An eclectic eight-member electro-acoustic ensemble with classical, rock, and jazz influence, NakedEye commissions and performs seminal works by cross-over and cutting-edge composers. Presenting music of the imagination utilizing acoustic, electric, toy, kitchen, and noise-making instruments, NakedEye’s body of repertoire reflects the group’s mission to innovate and explore musical expression outside of convention. From notated works to guided improvisations for flexible instrumentation, the group has established a new music presence in its home city from which it collaborates with composers Media and performers to import and export musical works in a rich, ongoing artistic exchange. NakedEye believes in the power of new music to surprise, uplift, and change.
Commissioned works have received first prize at New York City’s UnCaged Toy Piano Composition Competition (2011) and grants from New Music USA (2014, 2017). NakedEye’s mission is supported by Thomas A. and Georgina T. Russo Family Foundation, Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, and individual donors. Based in Lancaster, PA, NakedEye Ensemble is led by pianist Ju-Ping Song.
Admission to the performance is $10 and tickets are available online or at the door. ADA Assistive Listening Devices, accessible seating and free parking are available. For information, visit www.dccc. edu/concerts or contact Caitlin Flaherty, Supervisor of Arts Administration, at 610359-5266.
Free yoga in Ardmore Sunday
LOWER MERION » The Wall Cycling Studio and The Be Kind. Always. Foundation present a free cardio-sculpt class at Lululemon Athletica in Suburban Square, 41 St. Georges Road, Ardmore, at 10 a.m. Sunday.
The class is BYOM (bring your own mat). Come out for a great workout, information on mental health awareness, and shopping discounts for all participants.
The Be Kind. Always. Foundation works to raise awareness around mental health and spread a message of kindness and humility. For information, visit bekind-always.squarespace.com