Quizzo night to benefit Delaware County Literacy Council
CHESTER >> The Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) will host the “Champions of Adult Literacy—Quizzo For a Good Cause,” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 in The Block Entertainment Center at Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester.
Trivia buffs are invited to enjoy an evening that includes pub food, a friendly game of team trivia, and the honoring of three Champions of Adult Literacy. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at http://bit.
ly/2018DCLC-ChampionTix. For more information, visit www.delcoliteracy.org or call 610-876-4811.
Abruzzese Delco to hold 27th annual dinner dance
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco will hold its 27th annual dinner dance 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Heritage Ballrooms, 2107 MacDade Blvd., Holmes. This year’s dinner dance will honor Daniel Amorosa and family, owners of Amoroso’s Baking Company, LaVerne Harmon, Ed.D., president of Wilmington University, and Dave White, owner of DWD Mechanical Conractor and former Delaware County Councilman. Music will be provided by Fulvio Ranni and Sal Evola. For tickets and more information, call Lou DePietro at 610-8426180 or Dr. Jack Colombo at 610-891-0731.
Media-UP Library to hold annual fall book sale
The Media-Upper Providence Free Library Fall Book Sale will take place Saturday through Monday, October 20-22. The sale will run 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. each day at the Library, 1 E. Front Street, Media. The site is fully accessible, with wide aisles and an elevator.
The upcoming sale will feature over 40,000 books, movies, music, games, puzzles. DVDs, CDs and more. On Saturday, most items are $1-2, on Sunday, everything is one-half price and on Monday, buy a bag for $5 and stuff it full. The semi-annual sales provide a major source of funding for the library’s operating budget. For more information, email librarysalemupl@gmail.com, or call the library at 610-566-1918.
Texas Chainsaw Musical at Barnstormers
The Barnstormers Theatre in Ridley Park will present “The Texas Chainsaw Musical” 8 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 26, 27 and Oct 19-20; 26-27 an Nov. 2-3. “The Texas Chainsaw Musical,” created by Christopher Minori and Composer Cory Bytof is the story of a handsome serial killer, his overly affectionate momma, the women he loves, and the runt that ruins everything. According to a press release, the show has “over-the-top humor, absurd but authentic characters, and moving, catchy tunes lead us through the lives of the four main characters as they trip over each other toward an unexpected and shocking ending. Minori and Bytof will be present to meet at the shows on Oct. 19 and 20. To purchase tickets, use Ticket Leap. For reservations or to find out more information, call 610-461-9969 or email info@barnstormerstheater.com with “Reservations Texas Chainsaw” in the subject line.
St. George to present ‘Hollywood vs. Faith’ program
St. George Parish, 22 E. Cooke Rd., Glenolden will present “Salt and Light,” a comedy for kids by television star Frank Runyeon at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct.22. Runyeon, an Emmy award winning actor of TV and film will also present a one-man performance of “Hollywood vs. Faith,” at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. George. The show is an entertaining look behind the curtain at the world of American entertainment that will change the way the audience looks at the media forever. For more information, visit www. frankruneyon.com or contact St. George Rectory at 610-2371633 or st.georgesec@rcn. com/.
NDECHU bring funky sound to CAC’s Friday Night Live
Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, will present NDECHU at its next Friday Night Live event, October
19. While guests groove to the funky music of NDECHU, artists Sally Paynter and Jospeh Iacona will create art live. Created works will be available for purchase via silent auction bidding held throughout the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m., complimentary snacks are provided and attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and beverages. All ages are welcome. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult (must be 21 to bring or consume alcohol). Admission is $15, $10 for Community Arts Center members and free to CAC benefactors. Children 12 and under are
$5.
NDICHU brings a plethora of musical talent that extends over decades, with bassist Frank Pagliante, drummer Mario Flameni, keyboardist Dean Sophocles, multi-instrumentalist Julius Brown, and vocalist Liz Ndichu. For more information, driving directions or tickets,contact the Arts Center at 610-566-1713, visit www.communityartscenter. org, or follow them on Facebook.
Learn about wills and health care directives in free presentation
A free presentation on the importance of having a will, power of attorney and health care directive will be offered by Christopher Murphy, Esq., 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Concord Senior Center, 817 Concord Road, Glen Mills. Those who attend can learn how to establish these important documents in order to protect themselves, minimize taxes and ensure that their preferences regarding medical treatments are followed. To register for the presentation, made possible by Senior Community Services, contact Eileen at 484-496-2137.
Last Chance to hold CD release party Saturday
The musical duo Last Chance, Ingrid Rosenback of Swarthmore and Jack Scott of Wallingford, will host and be featured performers at a CD Release party and Benefit Concert at Tree of Life Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Saturday, Oct. 13. All proceeds will benefit One Step Away, the newspaper published and sold in Center City Philadelphia by homeless or previously homeless vendors. Joining Last Chance as special guest performers will be the Delaware Valley a cappella group Vocal Motive.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. Each attendee will receive a free copy of the new CD by Last Chance, “Claiming the Sky,” which has already been played on radio stations in 11 states and Canada. The suggested donation for the show is $10. Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail jscott2194@ aol.com
NakedEye Ensemble to perform at DCCC
Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series will conclude its fall season with a performance by NakedEye Ensemble titled “Time’s Illusion” 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the Marple Campus, 901 South Media Line Rd., Media.
“Time’s Illusion” is a collaborative commissioning project between NakedEye and The National Watch and Clock Museum, the largest specialized museum of horology in the U.S. Both are based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
General admission is $10 and tickets are available online or at the door. Free admission for students of local colleges, universities and high schools. ADA Assistive Listening Devices, accessible seating and free parking are available. For more information, visit dccc.edu/ concerts or contact Caitlin Flaherty, Supervisor of Arts Administration, at 610-3595266.
AARP driving refresher course offered
A four-hour AARP driving refresher course will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd., Aston.Those who have taken the eight-hour course through AARP, and can produce documentation of having completed it, such as a certificate, cancelled check or insurance statement, are eligible to take the refresher course. Registration is secured with $15 for AARP members/$20 for non-members. Space is limited, and all participants must bring their AARP card to class. Those with questions, can call Eileen Haupt at 484496-2137. Pre-registration is required.