Annual League of Women Voters, county council luncheon set for Feb. 21
MEDIA » The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters chapters of Delaware County in welcoming members of Delaware County Council to lunch on at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Community Room at Media Borough Hall, Third and Jackson streets.
This annual event gives residents the opportunity to chat with council members over lunch and hear formal presentations of their assignments. There is a questionand-answer session following the speakers
Cost is $17. The luncheon is catered by Margaret Kuo. Reservations are requested. Checks are made payable to Delco Leagues of LWV and may be mailed to P.O. Box 131, Wallingford, PA 19086. For information, or to register by phone and to pay at the door, call 610-566-8674.
Register now for WSSD kindergarten
NETHER PROVIDENCE » Wallingford-Swarthmore School District announces that kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year is now open. To be eligible for kindergarten admission in September 2018, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2018. The deadline to be eligible for the lottery to determine morning or afternoon sessions is March 1.
The district offers online registration; visit www. wssd.org and search “online registration.” Questions concerning online registration should be directed to Derrick L. Clements at dclements@wssd.org or 610892-3470, ext. 1203.
Those unable to register online may call the Educational Data and Registration Office at 610-892-3470, ext. 1206 to schedule an appointment to complete the registration online at the Administration Office, 200 Providence Road, Wallingford.
MFH honors pioneering aviatrix
MEDIA » Media Fellowship House, 302 S. Jackson St., hosts a special re-enactment of aviator Bessie Coleman in honor of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m.
Coleman became the first African-American (and Native American) woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. Although later honored and admired for her achievements, Coleman first had to travel to Europe for training, having no opportunities to learn to fly at home due to racial discrimination.
Back by popular demand from last year’s re-enactment performance of Harriet Tubman, Daisy Nelson Century, Ed.D., portrays Bessie Coleman this year. Century is an actress, speaker, author, radio talk show host and educator. She combines all this experience as a re-enactor of many figures from history.
MFH encourages families to attend, and suggests the program of about an hour is suited for all but the very young children.
Following Century’s presentation, students are invited to briefly share information about heroes they researched while doing Black History Month projects. This is an informal and voluntary part of the program. The program concludes with light refreshments for all guests.
The event is free. Guests are asked to RVSP to jerry@ mediafellowshiphouse.org
For information, visit www.mediafellowshiphouse.org
Hear brass quintet Feb. 18
CHESTER » Widener University welcomes David Taylor’s Manhattan Brass Quintet for the first of three performances in a recital series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Admission to the concert series is free and open to the public. The performance is held in the newlyrenovated Kapelski Recital Hall, East 14th and Walnut streets.
For over 25 years, Manhattan Brass has been known for innovative programming, eye-opening repertoire, and commitment to educating audiences of all ages about live music and the brass idiom.
Hailed as a critic’s pick in Time Out New York magazine, the ensemble is an amalgam of individual virtuoso musicians, each bringing to the table their unique experience and vision. Comfortable in every genre from Gesualdo to jazz, the quintet is intent on taking brass ensemble playing to another level and bringing their audience with them.
Throughout its history, the quintet has commissioned, premiered and recorded the works of a wide range of composers, including jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D’Rivera.
The performance will include works by Persichetti, Ellington, Schnyder and Gabrielli.
The Widener University Recital Series, now in its second season, brings world-renowned musicians to both Widener students and the community. Other upcoming performances in the series include John Vanore & Abstract Truth on Sunday, March 18, and the Jim Ridl Quartet on Sunday, April 15.
Reservations are encouraged but not required. To reserve a spot, email music@widener.edu and include the concert date in the subject line. For information, contact the university Music Department at 610-499-4339.
Chili cook-off at Amvets post
MORTON » Sons of Amvets and Amvets Post 118 hold a Chili Cook Off from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the post home, 211 N. Morton Ave. Cost of $25 donation for a taster ticket includes all-you-eat/drink chilli and tapped beer. Come out and have some fun with us and bring a few friends. Cooks are free; application for cooks are available at the post. Cooks compete for trophies and bragging rights. Prizes are given to the best cooks for first place, second place, third place, and people’s choice.
For information, call post at 610-543-9551. the
Nominate for Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union is accepting nominations for the 2018 Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor through Feb. 28. This designation is bestowed upon past Hi-Q participants who have distinguished themselves through career or community service or upon educators and supporters who have made extraordinary contributions to Delco Hi-Q. To nominate a candidate, visit DelcoHiQ.org and enter the submission before the deadline.
FMFCU and DCIU started the Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor in 2005 to provide role models for current Hi-Q team members. To be eligible, former Delco Hi-Q team members must have participated in at least one season of academic competitions and must have graduated from high school a minimum of seven years ago. Faculty advisors are eligible after one year of separation from Hi-Q. Educators and supporters who have made significant contributions to Delco Hi-Q are eligible for consideration without any time constraints. Inductees’ plaques care are displayed in the lobby of the DCIU, Morton conference center.
The 2018 induction takes place at the annual Partners in Education Celebration, April 19, at Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center. Also recognized at the event are this year’s Delco Hi-Q Champions, All Delco Hi-Q Team, Excellence in Teaching award recipients, the 2018 Financial Literacy Advocate, John D. Unangst Scholarship recipients and more.