GVHS to present High School Musical in November
CONCORD >> The Garnet Valley High School Performing Arts Association will present High School Musical, November 15-18, at Garnet Valley High School. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. each evening, along with a 1:30 Saturday matinee. Over 150 students will showcase their acting, singing, musical and technical talents in this production. The community is invited to the show. For information, directions and tickets, visit www.gvhspaa.com.
St. Kevin Women’s Club to host Ladies Night Out
St. Kevin Women’s Club will host a Ladies Night Out, a night of shopping and socializing, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in the St. Kevin Parish Life Center, 200 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield. Cost is $10 which includes one raffle ticket. Snacks and Beverages will be available. Tickets for raffle baskets provided by more than 30 vendors and a
50/50 drawing will be sold. I.G.C. Concierge Jewelers and Precious Gem & Metal Buyers will also be on hand to purchase unwanted gold, silver and platinum jewelry brought to the event. Attendees are also asked to bring non-perishable food items like healthy snacks, breakfast bars and juice boxes/pouches to be donated to Mother of Mercy House in Kensington
For more information, contact Wendy McKenna at wendy.mckenna2@verizon.net or 610-5432184. To stay informed about all the club’s events, visit the “St. Kevin Women’s Club” Facebook page.
Author of book about dating over age 60 to speak at Ridley library
Judith Hill, author of “I Still Want Fireworks: A Single at 60s Odyssey Through Life, Love and Online Dating,” will visit the Ridley Township Library 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 to talk about her book. The book is a hilarious ride through her adventures in dating as an older woman. Hill takes the ride for all women over 40, so that they can try to avoid the pitfalls. The advice in her book can apply as well to women of all ages. The book is a “candidly bold story, not only of starting over and refusing to settle, but of self discovery, written by a woman who will most definitely dispel every notion about a
60-year-old.
Hill’s book will be available for purchase and signing, although book purchase is not required for attending the program. Registration is requested by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling
610-583-0593, or by visiting the library at 100 E. MacDade Blvd., Folsom.
Soup and breadsticks dinner on Saturday
Christ Church will host their annual Soup, Salad and Breadsticks dinner 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the church, 2900 Springfield Rd., Broomall, next to Giant Supermarket.
There is no charge for this event but an offering is appreciated. Homemade soups to be served are: Vegetable Beef, Cream of Onion, Chicken Noodle, Mushroom Bisque, Chicken Gnocchi, Italian Wedding, Corn Chowder, Butternut Squash and New England Clam Chowder. Soup will be served with salad and breadsticks, followed by apple crisp and ice cream. Take-out is also available. Everyone is welcome.
Quizzo Night at Milmont Park Firehouse to feature Aunt Mary Pat
The community is invited to a fun night of trivia with guest host Aunt Mary Pat 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.
7 at Milmont Fire Company, 714 Belmont Ave., Milmont Park. Everyone must be 21 or over to attend. The event is a BYO food and drink. Basket raffles and 50/50 chances will be available to purchase. Tickets to the event cost
$30. Tables fit groups of ten. For tickets, e-mail mariamurtha224@ gmail.com or ridleycheerleading@gmail.com/.
Paralegal Career Night at DCCC on November 15
Those who are interested in the paralegal field can learn about Delaware County Community College’s Paralegal Studies certificate and associate degree programs at Paralegal Career Night
6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 in the small auditorium in the Academic Building on the Marple Campus,
901 S. Media Line Rd., Marple Twp.
Both programs are approved by the American Bar Association and include a combination of academic courses, internship opportunities and workshops focused on helping students find gainful employment. Paralegal Career Night attendees can gain insight into the College’s Paralegal Studies programs, learn what it takes to have a paralegal career and hear about career opportunities, meet faculty with legal expertise and learn about financial aid and the application process from an admissions representative
To register, visit dccc.edu/paralegal-night or call 610-723-4000.
Christ Episcopal Church to hold Starfest Bazaar
Christ Episcopal Church, 311 South Orange St., Media will host its annual Starfest Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10. There will be a silent auction and eight different bazaar tables, costume jewelry; baked goods; hand crafted knit and crochet items, attic treasures, books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Soup-to-go, holiday cookies and plants will also be available. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with menu items that include roast beef, meatball and chicken salad sandwiches. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local people in need served by the Outreach Ministries of Christ Church.
Free Carribean concert on Thursday at Marple Library
The Friends of the Marple Library welcome fall with splashes of musical sunshine 7 p.m. Thursday, November 1, when they present a free concert of the Carribean sound presented by the upbeat and highly rhythmic sounds of Steel Pan Drum music performed by musicians Paul Downie, drums and David Gettes, Steel Drum of Trinidad North. The concert includes their ever popular folk and popular music in the Caribbean traditions including classic and modern jazz, Broadway show tunes even music from the Beatles. The rhythmic fun free concert for all ages is open to the public. Included in the concert will be the background story on the origins, history and traditions of the steel drum and its unique musical sound. Marple Public Library is at 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall. Reservations are requested but not required at 610-356-1510. A reception of desserts will immediately follow the concert so all can meet the two guest artists.
Media resident appointed to Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Board
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) announced the appointment of Denise Seastone Kraft, Esq. of Media to its board of directors. Kraft is presently a partner at DLA Piper LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, joining the firm in 2011. In her 30-year legal career, she has represented clients before Delaware and Pennsylvania state and federal courts on matters involving business disputes, including intellectual property and commercial litigation issues.
Kraft earned her law degree from The Catholic University of America School of Law and bachelor’s degree in Political Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She serves on board of directors of Jobs for Delaware Graduates and Bar Examiners of the Delaware Supreme Court. Kraft was selected in 2015 as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, which recognizes lawyers, judges, and legal scholars for their outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and integrity of the legal profession.
Media to hold Restaurant Week November 4-9
Media Restaurant Week will take place Sunday to Friday, November 4 – 9. Many of the borough’s restaurants will participate in this annual popular event, either with dinner specials at price points of $25, $35, and $45 (tax, alcohol & gratuity not included) or with special discounts. Reservations are highly recommended. Parking is free after 5 p.m. Go to www.mediarestaurantweek.com for more information and check with individual restaurants for exact times and menus.