‘International Dining Days’ are back in 164th from April 13-22
State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-Delaware, invites area residents to celebrate “International Dining Days” from April 13-22 at restaurants in the 164th Legislative District.
For the eighth straight year, Davidson and Destination Delco have sponsored the event that “celebrates diversity through food” and features restaurants serving cuisines from around the world in the district’s five municipalities — East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Millbourne, Upper Darby and Yeadon.
“I have sponsored this celebration as a result of the ‘Eat 4Peace’ concept, inspired by the unique experiences of Anthony Lucidonio Jr., known as ‘Tony Luke,’ who has restaurants in Delaware County and all over the world,” Davidson said. “I’m excited to continue this tradition that harvests healthy and positive relationships among the diverse people that I serve, where over 83 languages are spoken in our schools and cuisines from all over the globe can be found here locally.”
Participation is open to all restaurants in the 164th District, and this year more than 30 restaurants are taking part in the celebration.
“This event is an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our different backgrounds while sampling the various foods and learning about the cultural diversity that makes our county so unique,” Davidson said. “It is through events such as this that we are able to ‘break bread together’ among all nationalities, customs and backgrounds, a key to fostering a more tolerant and peaceful world.”
“In the spirit of inclusion in the most diverse district in the commonwealth, this year, all the municipalities where restaurants are located are co-sponsors, along with the Bureau of Tourism, which will provide prizes at a drawing at the end of the International Dining Days event. Folks who visit three or more restaurants will be eligible for the drawing.”
For information about Davidson’s International Dining Days event or a “passport” with the complete list of participating restaurants, contact sponsoring municipalities in the 164th Legislative District, call Davidson’s district office at 610-259-7016 or email arice@pahouse.net
Play golf, help SSD students
SPRINGFIELD » The Springfield Area Educational Foundation and SHS Alumni hold their annual Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner at the Rolling Green Golf Club on Monday, June 11. Registration begins at 11 am. The tournament benefits educational programs for all students in the Springfield School District.
Several Springfield staff members and coaches are planning to play in the 2018 tournament. This year’s tournament features its traditional helicopter golf ball drop circling the golf club. SAEF invites all alumni and supporters to Rolling Green Golf Club to see old friends, meet new ones and join SHS classmates for an afternoon of golf, food and memories.
Tax deductible registration fees are $275 per golfer; $50 for awards presentation dinner only. Please contact or submit registration by May 21 to Golf Event Chair Steve Todaro at cuonthetee@aol.com or by phone to John Falcone at 610-328-6914. The field is limited to 120 golfers. Currently, range, hole and other sponsorship opportunities are available.
The Springfield Area Educational Foundation’s mission is to enrich the 3 A’s (academic, artistic and athletic experiences) of all Springfield School District students. In 2005, the SSD established SAEF to provide educational opportunities for students who attend public schools in the Springfield and Morton communities. For information, call the SAEF development office at 610-938-6034 or email Jan Griesemer at jan.griesemer@saef.net
Designer Bag Bingo in Eddystone
EDDYSTONE » The Eddystone Ladies’ Auxiliary hosts a Designer Bag Bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in Joe Hughes Hall, 1112 E. Seventh St. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Doors open at 6.
The event is BYOB/food. Raffles and 50/50 chances are available for sale. Guests must be 18 to attend; there are no exceptions. For tickets and information, call 610-872-5674 or borough hall at 610-876-3106.
Get COSTARS info April 5
State Rep. Alex Charlton (R-165) and State Sen. Tom McGarrigle (R-26) host two seminars for businesses, local governments, and non-profits on COSTARS, Pennsylvania’s Cooperative Purchasing Program on Thursday, April 5. Each hour and a half seminar introduces business and non-profits on how to get involved in either selling goods through the program or purchasing goods from the program. Both programs are hosted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9 LL, Springfield.
The selling seminar for businesses opens for registration at 8 a.m., followed by the program at 8:30. The purchasing program for local governments and nonprofits open for registration at 10:30, followed by the program at 11.
Computers, food, software, building maintenance supplies, office and janitorial supplies, medical and laboratory supplies, recreational equipment, office furniture, printing services, vehicles, and more can be sold through the COSTARS Program. Cities, counties, townships, boroughs, public and nonprofit school systems, fire departments, and rescue squads, and non-profit education or health entities are all eligible to participate in this procurement system.
The presentations cover a variety of topics including program benefits, negotiating with vendors, the difference between COSTARS and statewide contracts and much more. Those who wish to attend can register online at the Chamber of Commerce’s website under the “events” link. For information, contact Kyle Rice from Rep. Charlton’s office at 610-544-9878 or Dawn Martin from Sen. McGarrigle’s office at 610-853-4100.
Get diabetes info Wednesdays
CHESTER » Senior Community Services’ Chester Senior Center holds Dining with Diabetes classes from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 4 at the center, 721 Hayes St. Dining with Diabetes is a program offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension with discussion and sharing about diabetes with Registered Dieticians and Certified Diabetes Educators.
Classes present information on important numbers, planning healthy meals, healthy food preparation and physical activity. Each class includes food demonstrations and tasting and lab tests to measure A1c and blood pressure levels, as well as valuable resources.
For information and registration, call 610-497-3550.
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