Community Arts Center hosts ‘Sip, Savor and Song’ fundraiser
NETHER PROVIDENCE » Keep Music Alive will hold a “Sip, Savor & Song” event 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the historic Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford. Confirmed performers include local opera celebrity Heidi Starr, the young vocalist Brooke Falls, the First State Fiddlers from The Music School of Delaware, the Jazz Combo from the Rose Tree Pops Orchestra, TEDx Youth Ursuline Academy speaker and performer Jus-Tina, and cellist Bob Cafaro from the Philadelphia Orchestra who has an inspiring story to share as part of his performance.
The afternoon will also serve as a networking event where guests can share ideas about how to help more kids begin their musical journey. Refreshments will include wine, beer, soda and light fare. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All funds raised support Keep Music Alive programs, including Teach Music Week, Kids Music Day and musical instrument petting zoos in the Philadelphia region.
Keep Music Alive is a Delaware County based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the value of music. Their goal is to help more children and adults reap the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music. To support this mission, they founded two international music holidays: Teach Music Week during the third week in March and Kids Music Day on the first Friday in October. Each year, they partner with over 700 music schools and music stores to offer free lessons to new students and hold special events that celebrate and benefit children playing music. In addition, they hold musical instrument petting zoo events year-round throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
The First Annual “Sip, Savor & Song” is being sponsored by Smart Park, Plush Mills Senior Living and Dr. Philip Johnson E.N.T. For more information, visit www.KeepMusicAlive.org or call 610-874-6312.
DCIU hosts free education resource fair
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit will host a Career and Education Fair 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at the DCIU Morton Education Center, 200 Yale Ave., 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 various avenues which will 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 available positions onsite and meet with employers that have current job vacancies. Childcare will be provided.
For questions and/or concerns, call 610-9382845.
Game playing and game watching at Temple Sholom
Sisterhood of Temple Sholom invites the public to Game Night on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Ladies are welcome to bring their favorite board games, card games, and tile games. Sisterhood will provide tables, background music, and refreshments. The event is free for Sisterhood members and costs $5 for guests.
Brotherhood of Temple Sholom will hold a watch party when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 17. Game starts at 3 p.m., with 4:25 p.m. kick-off. There will be a live broadcast of Eagles Talk Live Podcast, tailgate food, and beer exchange. Cost is $10.
Temple Sholom is at 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall. For information on either event, contact the Temple office at 610-356-5165.
Schoolhouse Center hosts presentation on medical marijuana
Schoolhouse Center,
600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, will host Dr. Kimberlee Park to discuss the benefits of medical marijuana, and the 23 qualified illness/ conditions that are covered,
12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
14. The session is not about getting high — it is about pain relief. People are invited to find out more, and if they could benefit. Space is limited and registration is required. The session is open to all adults, not just seniors. For information or registration, call 610-2378100.
Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church takes orders for holiday stuffed cabbage
Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish will have a Christmastime stuffed cabbage sale. Traditional stuffed cabbage is made with beef, pork, rice, spices, and tomato sauce. People can get three rolls for $12. Also available will be Halushki (cabbage & noodles) at $7 per quart or $4 a pint. All orders must be placed by Sunday, Dec. 1, or by calling the church’s “Pierogie Hotline” at 610-544-1216 or emailing HMBChurch@verizon.net. Pick-up is Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. or on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parish hall at 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore.
Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish
will hold its annual Holiday Food Collection for the needy in the community from now through Sunday, Dec. 15. Anyone wishing to donate any unexpired canned or boxed, non-perishable food items should bring them to the church before or after the 5 p.m. Saturday liturgy or on Sunday before or after the 10 a.m. service. Those wishing to drop off donations at any other time during the week, can use a convenient outside dropoff box at the entrance to the Educational Center. Donations will also be accepted at the “Slavic Christmas Luncheon” on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Swedish Cabin holds annual trim-a-tree party
The public is invited to celebrate the holidays Swedish Style at the TrimA-Swedish-ChristmasTree Party at the Swedish Cabin, 9 Creek Road, Drexel Hill, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Admission is free and the event is for all ages.
Friends of the Swedish Cabin will have Swedish holiday food from their Julbord, beverages, decorations, and Swedish Christmas music. Help decorate the Christmas tree, Julgran, with apples, heart baskets and straw ornaments. Visitors can tour the cabin and get warm by a roaring fire and shop for gifts at the Butiken. Kids can enjoy toasting marshmallows outside and making crafts.
For more information call 484- 540- 5070.