Veterans Day essay contest open to area students in grades 6-8
MORTON » The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) and the Veterans Legacy Project are will hold a 2019 Veterans Day Essay Contest open to all Delaware County students in grades 6-8. The purpose of the contest is to challenge students to think about war and freedom in ways they never have before, to gain a sense of pride in our country and to honor and respect those brave individuals who have risked their lives for our freedom.
The first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes and a certificate and will be invited to read their essays at the Veterans Day Parade in Media Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m.
The focus of the Parade this year is on the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. The essay contest itself will focus on why veterans of all wars, but specifically, more current wars of Iraq and Afghanistan, should belong to the American Legion. To complete this essay, students may interview a family member or a close family friend who is a veteran and/or is a member of or familiar with the American Legion. Students can also do online research to answer the question:
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. What is the American Legion and how does it serve veterans? What would you say to veterans of recent wars, like Afghanistan and Iraq to get them to join the American Legion?
Essays will be read by a panel and judged according to adherence to the theme, creativity and basic conventions of writing. Essays should be a maximum of 250 typed words and must be typed on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper with a separate cover sheet indicating the student’s name, grade, email, phone number, school and teacher’s name. Essays must be submitted to: Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA 19070, to the attention of Adriene Irving by the deadline of 4 p.m. November 4. Submissions may also be emailed to airving@dciu.org. E-mail is preferred. For information, call 610-938-9000 ext. 2061.
Aston Lioness Club holds craft and vendor fair
Aston Township Lioness Club will host a craft and vendor fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 9 at Aston Community Center, 257 Concord Rd., Aston. Admission is free.
Community offered opportunity to donate Halloween candy to people in need
The Halloween trick-ortreating is over for 2019, but the 22nd annual CandyCare drive for the homeless is just getting started. Local children, businesses, churches, scout troops and others can share Halloween candy and sweets with their neighbors in need in the community. According to Patti and Gabrielle Bruno, founders of CandyCare, those living in shelters and other emergency living arrangements rarely have candy so it’s a genuine treat for them to get some.
CandyCare has made donating candy, easier and sweeter than ever before. People can bring their candy donations to Marple Library, 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall, between Nov. 1 and Nov. 25. No amount of candy is too small. The candy will be donated to area shelters.
Groups, businesses and individuals in the community can also hold candy collections where they meet or work. Some groups that have held collections are Bible Study groups, fitness centers, tax offices, dance schools, sports clubs, yoga studios, dental office, apartment complexes and many more. CandyCare provides all of the materials that groups will need to participate.
Last year, CandyCare partnered with over 40 local organizations and gave over 6,000 pounds of candy to local homeless shelters, ministries, nursing homes, and food pantries. To donate candy or to organize a collection site, contact Gabrielle Bruno at gbruno02@ villanova.edu.
Heron Crest Studios announces annual exhibit and sale
Heron Crest Studios, on the second floor at Mount and Red Hill Rds., Aston, will hold its 13th Annual Open Studio Art Exhibit and Sale. Art Along the Creek” opens with a wine and chocolate reception Nov. 15, from 6-9 p.m. The Arioso Quartet, a Philadelphia chamber music trio and the Trolley Stoppers, a four-man a cappella group, will entertain visitors as they enjoy the studios and galleries. On the two weekends before Thanksgiving,
Nov. 16 and 17 and Nov. 23 and 24, the doors will open between 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The exhibit and sale will feature 21 artists with painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, wearable art and more. The annual November ‘Art Along the Creek’ event has become a destination for local art lovers and early holiday gift buyers.
The painters of Heron Crest Studios include Marie Tosto (pen & ink mini drawings, abstract watercolor), Rachel Breeden (graphic acrylics), Patrick Lyons Nielson (oils) and Bill MacQueen (acrylics), as well as Ann Guidera-Matey (pastels), Michelle Burns (oils) and Pat Scarano (watercolor and oils). Two very different takes on multi-media art are offered by Helena Domenic (mixed media visionary art) and Nick Mittelstead (large panel installation). Curt Bare’s abstracts and Rob Porter’s photography balance the natural art of Sara Fry. Robin Sesan shares both her clay monoprints and limited-edition silk scarves that are based on her monoprints.
Artisans Heidi Hammel of Reclaimed Creations (eco-fashion accessories from upcycled wool sweaters), fabric artist, Jennie Adams (infinity scarves with matching jewelry), Deborah Flanagan (handcrafted minimalist silver jewelry) and Christine Sirko (functional and decorative ceramics) offer hand-crafted treasures. “Art along the Creek” also welcomes local guest artists Rinal Parikh and former Heron Crest Studios artist Elizabeth Breakell to round out the show.
Visitors should follow the “Art along the Creek” signs from Rt. 452/Pennell Road to 3100 Mount Rd. Ample parking is available. Studio visits are available year-round by appointment. For more information, visit Heron Crest Studios online at www.HeronCreststudios.com.