‘Junie B. Jones’ taking stage of UD Performing Arts Center
UPPER DARBY » Theatreworks USA brings the musical “Junie B. Jones,” based on the beloved children’s book series by Barbara Park, to Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20. The 60-minute performance is ideal for children ages 4 and up.
Tickets for the performance are $10-$12. UDPAC members save $1. Tickets may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610622-1189.
Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fastpaced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Young audience members will enjoy following Junie’s adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.”
This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s “Junie B. Jones” series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House: “Junie B, First Grader (at Last!);” “Junie B, Boss of Lunch;” “Junie B, One-Man Band;” and “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B (and Me!).”
Theatreworks USA is America’s largest and foremost equity theatre company for young and family audiences. Theatreworks USA’s mission is to create imaginative and sophisticated shows that are entertaining and thought provoking, and to ensure that the shows are accessible to audiences across America including disadvantaged youth and under-served communities. Theatreworks USA supports new work development and many wellknown actors got their first Equity job with the company.
Get caregivers info in May
SWARTHMORE » The Family Caregivers program hosts free classes at Community Interactions, 740 S. Chester Road. The following classes are held from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays:
• May 3, “The Role and Benefits of Effective Communication in Caregiving,” by Sharon White, MSS, LCSW. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity
• May 17, “Time Management and Caregiving,” by Kathleen Soltani, Academic Coach at Delaware Community College. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity
• May 31, “Scam Awareness in Caregiving,” by Representatives from the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity
• June 14, “Estate Planning and Caregiving,” by Dana Breslin, Esq. Caregiver’s loved one will participate in a Cognitive Stimulation Activity. Thursdays
Caregivers may bring the person they care for particpate in a cognitive stimulation activity. The caregiver must be present for the care receiver to attend, and care receiver must be able to participate with minimal assistance. Classes are sponsored by Delaware County LINK to Aging and Disability Resources and are free to attend. For information and registration, call Debbie Templeton at 484-540-0372.
Help clean Brandywine Saturday
CHADDS FORD » The Young Friends of the Brandywine are seeking volunteers to assist with its 25th annual Brandywine River Cleanup from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The event helps ensure cleaner water for more than 500,000 residents who rely on the Brandywine River as their primary source of drinking water— including those living in Coatesville and Downingtown, and the City of Wilmington, Del., and it also aids in providing a healthier habitat for wildlife and a safer environment for recreational activities.
Since the event’s inception, the Young Friends have removed more than 30 tons of trash from the banks of the Brandywine River, between Lenape and the Delaware state line. Over the years, items plucked from the Brandywine include picnic tables, tires, lawn chairs, thousands of aluminum cans and even a huge stuffed purple gorilla. Volunteers are advised to wear hats, long pants, heavy shoes or boots, and sunscreen. Gloves and trash bags are provided. The Young Friends also provide lunch for all volunteers following the cleanup.
This event is appropriate for adults and children over the age of 5. To volunteer for the cleanup, contact Kaitlin LeRoy at kleroy@brandywine.org or 610-388-8341.
Volunteers are asked to come to the Brandywine Conservancy building — located on the same campus as the Brandywine River Museum of Art — at 9 a.m. to register and be divided into teams to clean sections of the river banks. The conservancy is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford.
DCUI holds disability workshop
UPPER DARBY » The Delaware County Intermediate Unit offers a following free workshop to help parents better navigate the oftenchallenging roadmap of educating their children with disabilities or learning challenges, “Inclusive Practices,” from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Drexel Hill Middle School, 3001 State Road. Education professionals may also attend. Laurie Newsome, DCIU Professional Development Specialist, is the presenter.
The workshop provides a definition of inclusion, a brief history in the school setting, and a variety of examples of inclusive practices. Participants discuss the concept of presuming competence for individuals with disabilities. Discussion also focuses on actions and attitudes toward people with disabilities that promote inclusion.
For information and registration, contact Newsome at 610-938-9000, ext. 2118, or lnewsome@dciu.org
Register for job search workshop
RADNOR » Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, hosts a Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Cost is $15. The interactive day of information and ideas to provide help and hope in a job transition includes the following workshops:
• “Boost Your Job Search with Personal Branding,” presented by Charlene Holsendorff. Holsendorff discusses what personal branding is and why it is important for a job search. Guests have the opportunity to think about what their personal brand is and how to incorporate it into their job search strategy especially with their elevator speech.
• “Salesperson’s Approach to Job Hunting,” Casey Fehl. Guests learn a proven system to track their progress and keep yourself accountable; the most successful job hunting strategies, based on statistical evidence; and how to be able to handle the inevitable rejection that comes with job hunting.
• “Network Your Way to Success,” Amy Dinning. Networking is one of the key skills for a job search. Learn how to network effectively whether one on one or in a group.
• “Real Interview Questions Answered,” Alex Freund. This highly interactive and engaging session is designed to help guests understand the dynamics of the interview process and how to position thsemselves for success. Freund engages the audience in mock interviewing so they can be better prepared for their next interview.
There is networking over lunch with fellow participants and speakers, and a question-and-answer period with a panel of the presenters.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; workshops at 9. The formal part of the workshop ends at 4 p.m. Participants should bring their business (networking) cards. Snacks and sandwiches are provided; those who have special food needs are asked to bring your lunch.
For registration, visit www.cosnet.org/care/jobtransition and pay with a credit card. Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 25, at the end of the day. Walk-ins cannot attend the event. For information, contact Amy Dinning at amydinning@juno.com
The event is presented by Church of the Saviour, Hire One (a Chester County Economic Development Council initiative), Philadelphia Society of People & Strategy, My Career Transitions, American Society for Talent Development Philadelphia chapter, Penn State Great Valley Career Services, Philadelphia Area Great Careers Groups, Harvest Marketplace Ministry, L&D Philly, Wegmans and Acme.