Test drive Chrysler, support Aldan Elementary May 24

NEWTOWN » Frank C. Videon, Inc., 4951 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, hosts a Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms fundraiser to benefit Aldan Elementary School students from 4-7 p.m. May 24.

During the Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms event, parents and friends of the school, have the opportunity to earn a $10 contribution — up to $2,000 — for Aldan Elementary School students, by taking a brief test drive in the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid, the only hybrid minivan available on the market.

Any licensed driver, age 18 or older, may drive and earn $10 on the school’s behalf. Frank C Videon, Inc. provides vehicles and staff to assist drivers with fundraising test drives and any questions they may have.

The Chrysler brand also offers Aldan Elementary School a chance to earn an additional $1,000 and be entered into a grand prize sweepstakes for up to $7,000 in additional funding, by simply sharing photos from the event on a public Facebook account within one week of the fundraiser’s date, and incorporating the provided customized hashtag #AESPacificaContest for Aldan Elementary School and tagging @ Chrysler. The contest ends May 31.

“For 25 years, the Chrysler brand has been helping to raise money for elementary schools like Aldan Elementary School,” said MidAtlantic Business Center Regional Director James Kinsey. “The Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms event will offer Aldan parents and families a chance to experience the capabilities of the allnew Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid minivan, conveniently while attending an event in support of a cause them.”

Additionally, all test drive participants will be entered into the 2018 FCA US National Sweepstakes at registration, for a chance to win $45,000 towards an eligible vehicle from any one of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck and FIAT brands.

In 2017, the Chrysler brand celebrated 25 years of commitment to its local schools and families. Since 1993, the brand helped to raise over 7 million dollars through fundraising test drives. For more information, visit www.cars4classrooms.com that is personal

Play golf, help SSD students

to 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 610-3286914. 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

Drink wine, benefit Rotary

CONCORD » The Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary hosts its eighth annual Twisted Vintner from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Concordville Town Centre, 914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills.

Come out for a “Homemade Wine Competition & Taste of The Town” where guests can sample food and drinks from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, homemade wine accompanied by a silent auction, music, and wheelbarrow of cheer. Proceeds benefit the Rotary’s community programs and supported organizations such as CASA, Rachel Kohl Library, Disabled Veterans, Brandywine Youth Club and more.

“We are excited to create a long standing community event that continues to grow each year, while bringing people together who acknowledge and support the important organizations funded by this fun filled evening,” said Don Culp, Twisted Vintner chief organizer and ConcordvilleChadds Ford Rotary Club member.

“We are so pleased that the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary Club continues to lift up the importance of a community based library,” said Robert Hayes, president of the Rachel Kohl Library. “Their generous contribution helps support various library projects and programs for all ages.”

Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at the door. For tickets, visit www.twistedvintner.org

For information and an updated list of vendors and sponsors, email ccfrotary@ gmail.com

Lose weight with Mercy Fitz

DARBY BOROUGH » Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital hosts free community events to help weight-loss surgery patients achieve healthy lifestyles in May. Each month, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital offers a series of comprehensive informational events to help improve and maintain the overall health of bariatric surgery patients.

On May 21, the hospital hosts a nutrition class to help patients construct a healthy dietary plan and successfully keep off excess weight. The classes meet 4:30-5 p.m. Registration is not required.

All events take place in Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s Sister Marie Lenahan Wellness Center, 1503 Lansdowne Ave. For information, call 610237-3641 or visit www.mercyhealth.org

Nominate for RTM alumn award

The Rose Tree Media School District is accepting nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards through June 15. The school district established the Alumni Hall of Fame to recognize outstanding graduates of Penncrest and Media High Schools who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavor, and who serve as an inspiration for students of the Rose Tree Media School District.

All alumni who graduated prior to 2009 are eligible to be nominated. Persons interested in nominating an individual can download the nomination form at the “Alumni” page under “Community” at www.rtmsd.org. The induction of the award winners into the Hall of Fame will take place at Penncrest in the fall of 2018.

Get active shooter training

MORTON » Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) #25 and the ALICE Training Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Training Instructor Certification to the DCIU Education Service Center, 200 Yale Ave., on Aug. 7 and 8.

This two-day instructor course is designed to teach proactive survival strategies for violent intruder or active shooter incidents. The goal of the ALICE program is to provide individuals with survival-enhancing options for those critical moments in the gap between when a violent situation begins and when law enforcement arrives on scene. Cost is $595. Registration can be completed online at www.cvent.com/ d/3gq jms

ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate and is a useful strategy for everyone — law enforcement, schools, universities, hospitals, businesses, and places of worship. Completing the ALICE Training Instructor Certification course provides individuals with certification in ALICE and allows them the opportunity to bring the strategies back to their places of work. Additionally, registrants gain access to exclusive ALICE resources.

ALICE is in line with recommendations from Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, White House, Department of Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and some federal and state agencies.

Help keep Pa. clean

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, now on through May 31. Groups participating in PennDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program, which involves volunteers cleaning roadsides year-round, are also encouraged to participate in the cleanup.

Gloves, trash bags, and safety vests for the cleanup campaign are provided by PennDOT, DEP, and the GLAD Products Company, a national sponsor.

PennDOT’s AAH program contributed 20,404 volunteers who cleaned up nearly 16 percent of the collected litter on 10,576 miles of cleanedup roadway. Volunteers collect litter on a 2-mile section of state highway at least two times a year. The program currently has over 4,900 participating groups, more than 85,920 volunteers, and 10,612 miles of adopted state-maintained roadways.

PennDOT has created a comprehensive webpage that includes all volunteer opportunities available, from the Great American Cleanup of Pa. and Adopt-A-Highway to Safety Training, Litter Brigades and more; visit www. penndot.gov