Here is this week’s community calendar
Note: All notices for events must be emailed to vcarey@delcotimes.com by Thursday at noon. We will not accept faxes or hard copies. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. Thank you.
Chester Heights Camp
Meeting Association: Jamie Marie of Delaware County will perform in the “Concerts in the woods” series July 14, 6 p.m., singing songs made famous by the 1950’s and 60’s recording artist, Pasty Cline, including “Crazy,” “Walkin After Midnight,” and “I Fall to Pieces” as well as some of Patsy’s favorite Hymns. The concert is free; a love offering will be taken. Visitors are welcome to pack a picnic dinner and eat in the shaded picnic grove, then join us in an old-time hymn sing before the concert begins. The Camp Meeting is located at the intersection of Valleybrook and Smithbridge Roads one mile South of US Route 1 (Baltimore Pike,) Turn into the townhouse development at the traffic light, then make the first right turn to Camp Meeting Drive. The website is www.chcampmeeting.org or call (610)
494-4707 for information.
The Foundry: 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford, will host a community board game night July 20th 6pm. It’s a night to celebrate community with a Big Bang Show theme party. So, wear your favorite comic book tee shirt & get your geek on. The evening will feature a board games played on the show, food that Sheldon likes and show related trivia and door prizes. For more information call 484326-5362 VFW Post 7949: 1015 Saville Ave., Eddystone, holds hamburger Tuesday every Tuesday from noon-3p.m. Cost is $3 for a hamburger. French fries and onion rings are available. Chester Ridley Crum Watershed Association: Photo contest. Top prize is $75, with 12 winners being featured in CRC’s first ever calendar. A reception will also be held for winners Oct. 26 at Beauty Art, Gifts & Décor in Newtown Square, and many photos will be featured on CRC’s web site. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 1. Photographs must be taken within the Chester, Ridley or Crum Watersheds. Amateur or professional photographers may submit images taken within the last five years and from any season. There are limitless photogenic spots to consider, including Ridley Creek State Park, Okehocking Preserve, Saul Wildlife Sanctuary, Rose Tree Park, Bartram Bridge, Serpentine Preserve, Crozer Park, Crum Woods at Swarthmore College, and many others, as well as your own backyard. Entry fee is $15 for up to 3 submissions. For more information, go to crcwatersheds.org.
Flying Colors Fine Artists: www.flyingcolors.us - will hold its annual art show Oct.1820 at the Montgomery School, Route 113, in Chester Springs. An artists’ reception with live music and refreshments will be held on Friday evening, 6-9 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday are 10 to 5. All hours, reception included, are open to the public free of charge. All paintings will be for sale. An art activity for children is planned for Saturday and Sunday as well as informal artist demonstrations. Flying Colors is an organization of woman painters who meet weekly at Fairview Presbyterian Church in Glenmoore to paint together and provide mutual support. This year, the group is celebrating 23 years of friendship and artistic growth. All members are professional artists working in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil or fiber art. Questions may be addressed to Edith Stevensen, 610-269-9807.
The National Liberty Museum: 321Chestnut Street, will present a multi-media art exhibit entitled “Destined for the Stars” Aug. 2- Dec, 2. In this solo exhibition of painted glass, aluminum, and mixed media wallreliefs, artist Ricky Bernstein celebrates victories over life’s everyday challenges. He creates comic book-like characters who struggle with out-of-control vacuum cleaners, tangled telephone cords, ill-timed computer crashes, and more, as they juggle the often mundane chores of their daily lives. As a Museum dedicated to celebrating everyday heroes, we are proud to present an exhibition that honors “tackling the ordinary” and makes the point that we are all heroes in our own right.
Philly Music Fest: After selling out all four nights of performances at three independent venues last year will return for its third year Sept. 25-28,, featuring headliners Man Man, Vacationer, Speedy Ortiz, and Ceramic Animal. The festival kicks off at Milkboy on Sept.25, then continues at Johnny Brenda’s on Sep. 26 and at World Cafe Live on Sept. 27and 28, with performances on both stages. Philly Music Fest is a nonprofit organization that donates proceeds to local music education charities. This year’s festival features nearly two dozen Philadelphia artists from a range of genres, including rock, hip hop, jazz, punk, and bluegrass. Tickets: Available at phlmusicfest. com. Tickets are $15 for the Milkboy show and $13for Johnny Brenda’s. A single-day ticket at World Cafe Live is $25for Friday and $35for Saturday. A two-day pass for World Cafe Live shows is available for $50.
Upper Chichester Senior Citizens Club: Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at The Community Services Building 1950 Market St, Linwood. All Upper Chichester residents 60 years of age or older, and their spouse regardless of their age are welcome to join. Bingo will be played prior to our meeting at 11:30 a.m.. Meetings begin at 1 p.m., and refreshments are served after our meeting. We also offer day and overnight trips for members and non-members. Looking forward to welcoming you as a new member. For additional information contact Dot at 610485-6284
Delaware County Women
Against Rape: has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit agency depends on the support of our volunteers to help us assist meeting the needs of our clients 24-hours a day. Services to victims include hospital/police interview accompaniment, and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive a 40-hour training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support at least twice a month for an evening or weekend shift. Delaware County Women Against Rape is asking interested community members to please call
610-566-4342.
Delaware County Women
Against Rape (DCWAR): offers free and confidential counseling in person and through our 24hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. The agency provides medical, police and court accompaniment. DCWAR also facilitates support groups for Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Adult Rape Survivors, and Teen Survivors of Sexual Assault. Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services please contact our 24-hour hotline at 610566-4342.
Delaware County Women
Against Rape and Crime Victim Services: offer police/court accompaniment, advocacy and free confidential counseling to victims of serious crimes including robbery, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of homicide victims. Any questions or for services please contact Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services at
610-566-4386.
Free Indeed Bible Based
Addiction: meeting Thursday’s,
7:30-8:30 p.m. Church of the Overcomer Cafe, 1016 Sunset Street, Trainer.
Al-Anon: If you are struggling with a family member or a friend’s drinking, there is help. Ridley Park AFG, Christ Episcopal Church, Sellers Avenue & Nevin Street, Ridley Park Every Monday - 9:30-11 a.m.
Recovery International: offers meetings to men and women of all ages that ease the suffering from mental health issues by gaining skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. In the last 76years, Recovery International has equipped over 1 million people with tools to control behavior and change attitudes. The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peerto-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. More information about Recovery can be found at: www. Recoveryinternational.org. Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church (formerly The Leiper Church) at 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Any questions or for additional information, please call (484)
645-4700.
Coalition Against Death by Incarceration Chapter in Delco: Conduct meeting at the Church of the Overcomer, 1016 Sunset St., Trainer every first Saturday of the month from
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Eddystone Nar-Anon
Family Group: meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church, 1901 Chester Pike, in the church basement. All those affected by a loved one’s addiction are welcome.
The BNI Media II Chapter: meets every other Wednesday at The Country Squire Diner in Newtown Square for a business networking meeting. Meetings are from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visitors are welcome to come see the power of referral based marketing in action. The only cost to visit is the cost of your meal. For information or reservation to attend, please call Mason Huddell at 610-842-7739, or visit our Internet site at: http:// www.BNIDVR.Com and click on the menu item “Find a Chapter”.
Al-Anon: meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. (newcomers should arrive at 7) at Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, in the community center located in the rear of the church. There is also an Alateen meeting at 8 p.m. at the same location.
Basis: A faith-based
Christian support ministry for bereaved parents, sponsors a support group the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in Aldan. For information, call 717859-4777or visit www.hvmi.org Episcopal Place at Park
Row: 421 W. 24th St., Upland, provide safe and affordable housing for low-income elderly in the community. The residency invites area seniors to its Cafe at Park Row from 5-6p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Reservations are required. Volunteers are needed for the cafe program, including servers and prep assistants. Hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For reservations or volunteer opportunities, call 610-872-0100.
Fellowship House Book
Club: will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You bring the conversation. Voting for each month’s book is open on Facebook, or you can send in your vote (or any questions you may have) to Isabel at isabel@mediafellowshiphouse.org.
Job Corps: is a program free to income eligible young people ages 17-24 with career training and education programs, including Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Culinary Arts, Emergency Medical Technician, Facilities Maintenance, and Pharmacy Technician. The program gives participants the opportunity to finish their high school education, gain hands-on experience with trained instructors, and start a real career or go to community college. In addition, there is a nonresidential center that provides assistance with transportation, meals, basic health care and transitional allowance. For information and to apply, call 267-386-2922.
Marple Senior Citizen’s
Advisory Commission: holds its monthly meeting at 1p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the township building, 227 S. Sproul Road. The meetings include a guest speaker and a chance to socialize. For information, call Ginny at 610-3530461.