Ridley Township Old Timers Hall of Fame dinner tonight
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » The Ridley Township Old Timers Association will add 12 athletes to its Hall of Fame at its 51st annual awards dinner Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Heritage Room in Barnaby’s of Ridley Township. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Among the honorees will be football players Brian Adam, Keith Barley, Steve Carroll, and Rich Schembs; lacrosse players Chris Crooks, Marc McKinney, Mitch McDermott Pace, and Maureen McQuade; track and field athlete Brett Foster; and basketball players Travar Johnson, Alicia Lomax Dever, and Charlie McLaughlin.
James Becker and Emily Cooper will be honored as the Ridley High Class of 2018 outstanding athletes. Dino Vasso will receive the Sportsperson of the Year award, and Steve Swartz will accept the award for community service. Diane Welsch will be saluted for her years of coaching at Ridley High.
For additional information about the dinner or to make ticket reservations for tonight, contact association president John DiGregorio at 610-213-8056.
DCIU announces education resource fair
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) will host an Education Resource Fair 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, Nov. 2 at the DCIU Morton Education Center, Rooms 171-172, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton. The fair is open to all Delaware County residents who are looking for employment, a career change, and/or to further their education. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about various tools, services, programs and avenues which can lead to fulfilling their career and education goals. Representatives from local colleges, universities and agencies who can provide assistance and information on resume development, immigration services, records expungement and job application assistance will be available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to apply for positions on site.
For nformations, call DCIU Early Head Start/ Head Start at 610-938-2845.
Annual Thrill Show at Middletown Fire Company
The Middletown Fire
Co.50, 425 S. New Middletown Rd. (Rt.352), is going to have their Annual Thrill Show, at the station, to kick off Fire Prevention Week,
6-9 p.m., Saturday, October
13. The event will feature family- friendly fire safety fun, including safety stations, fire truck tours, special guests and live demonstrations. Prior to the thrill show, there will be a special dedication of a restored, Fire Gong. This is a project of a Boy Scout, that will help him attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Local dignitaries, scouts, firefighters/ ems, the public and the media are welcome to attend.
Designer Bag Bingo to benefit Prospect Park Free Library
A Designer Bag Bingo for the Prospect Park Free Library will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Prospect Park Fire House, 1001 Lincoln Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 which includes 10 games plus a bonus round. Door prizes and raffle baskets, a 50/50 and many more surprises will be available. People can bring along their favorite beverages and food. All proceeds from this event will go to the library to ensure continuation of its mission of “Keeping Our Children Reading.” Seating is limited. For more information, stop by the library, 720 Maryland Ave.), call 610-532-4643, or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org.
Researcher to provide Chester Meeting history presentation
The Chester Meeting,
520 E. 24th Street, Chester, will meet for worship 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
28. From 12:30-1:45 pm., Yelena Tower will present her current research findings on the history of Chester Monthly Meeting. She will discuss early Quaker settlement in the area, protests against slavery in the
1700s and 1800s, and where those efforts fell short, campaign to integrate Westtown School in the 1940s, old graves from the cemetery at Edgmont Ave. moved to 24th and Chestnut site in 1959, Friends Suburban Project on racism in the 1960s and 1970s, the founding of the current meetinghouse in 1829, and subsequent addition in 1954, and more.
Tower is writing a history of the meeting from its founding in 1681 to the present day. Her research questions explore Chester Friends’ faith and practice, attendance and membership, conflict and unity, and relationship to the surrounding community of Chester as well as the wider world of Quakerism. This project is supported by a grant from Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.
St Thomas More Class of ‘48 to celebrate 70 years
St. Thomas More Catholic Boys High School (STM) class of 1948 will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of their graduation from high school 7-11 p.m., Friday, October 19 at the Oaks Ballroom, Oak Ave., Glenolden. The celebration includes a buffet dinner, music and dancing, raffles, silent auction, and cash bar. Cost is $40 in advance and
$45 at the door. Contact Fran Donegan, 610-2997449, for more information or tickets.
Children’s clothing sale at St. Timothy’s
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane, is sponsoring a Fall and winter clothing sale Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13. Sale hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Friday. Saturday hours will be 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Friday evening and all-day Saturday will be markdown days, when most items will be offered for half price. The sale will offer children’s clothing, outerwear, baby furniture, toys, and in-season maternity clothing. There are still some openings for consigners. Call 610-5068670 or 610-494-2444 to consign or for more information.
Techfest coming to Springfield Mall
Delaware County Technical Schools’ teachers and students will present Tech Fest, a career exploration event for the whole community 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. Students and families can explore tomorrow’s high-demand careers and technologies. Tech Fest is a free, fun, handson event where students have an opportunity to explore innovation and technology for tomorrow’s careers. They also can learn about the high school programs available free to any Delaware County student.
Some of the features and activities of the day include: exploring automotive diagnostics and learn to spray paint in a virtual world; getting blood pressure screenings and try health, medical and emergency technologies; learning how to dust for fingerprints; exploring computers and digital forensics; learning how to solder from Engineering students; creating a vinyl car decal; tasting creations made by Culinary Arts students; embellishing nails and hair with art and extensions; enjoying activities, arts and crafts for preschoolers; and learning construction techniques and home energy efficiency. For more information about Tech Fest, call the DCIU at 610938-9000.
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