Eligibility screening session set for Pro Bono Citizenship Day
UPPER DARBY >> Pro Bono Citizenship Day will be held Saturday, Jan. 25. Pro Bono Citizenship Day is a national event convened by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and local partner organizations as an opportunity for eligible, low income permanent residents (green card holders) to receive free assistance in applying for U.S. citizenship.
With the support of community partners, volunteer attorneys will conduct information sessions on eligibility for naturalization at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Multicultural Community Family Services, 7016 Terminal Square, Upper Darby. The presenters will explain the U.S. citizenship process and assess an individual’s eligibility for citizenship. Eligible individuals can then schedule an appointment for assistance on Pro Bono Citizenship Day on Jan. 25.
The information sessions and screenings will be conducted in English. Interested applicants who need language assistance are asked to bring their own reliable interpreter.
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a win-win for immigrants and the communities they live in. New citizens gain voting rights, personal and family security, and job opportunities. In turn, they help keep America strong and vibrant by contributing their voices to the civic dialogue, their efforts and initiatives to growing and innovating our economy, and their dedication to the American ideals of freedom and democracy.
This year’s community partners include the Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, American Immigration Lawyers Association – Philadelphia Chapter, The New Americans Campaign and Philadelphia Community College.
Urban’s Carol Martsolf named Delaware County 2020 Engineer of the Year
Urban Engineers has announced that Carol Martsolf, PE, PMP, CPLP, LEED AP, has been named the Delaware County 2020 Engineer of the Year by the Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE). The award is given each year to a candidate who resides or is employed in Delaware County or Southern Chester County, and is evaluated through a rigorous criteria including professional achievement and contributions to community.
Martsolf is a vice president and director of training at Urban. She runs the Urban Training Institute – the national, corporatewide training function of Urban Engineers, including programs for clients. Martsolf has developed over 150 technical courses for PDHs for engineers and has issued over 15,000 PDH credits to students. She currently chairs the Council on Standards Development for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
A graduate of Temple University, and a licensed Professional Engineer with 26 years of experience,. Martsolf found a passion for helping others, and switched gears into training and development midway in her career. Martsolf is a Region 2 Governor of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and also serves as vice chair of ASCE’s Members of Society
Advancing Inclusion Council (MOSAIC), providing leadership in all matters of diversity and inclusion within the civil engineering community.
A long-time resident of Lansdowne, and chairing the Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council, she advises the borough on ways to conserve resources, and strive for a 100% renewable energy future. The Council has been a great way to combine her interest in the environment and nature, and give back to the community. When not busy with her work, and serving on countless committees, Martsolf enjoys exercising, is a four-time marathon runner, and enjoys renovating her home in Lansdowne with her daughter Catherine. Martsolf will be recognized during the nation’s celebration of Engineers Week at a banquet on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Concordville Inn in Concord
Township.
OLPH sponsors blood drive Monday
Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish will hold a blood drive 2-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 in the Our Lady of Fatima Church basement,
1 Fatima Drive, Secane. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” or call 1800733-2767.
Holmes Presbyterian Church plans movie night on January 25
Holmes Presbyterian Church, 375 Holmes Rd., Holmes will hold their monthly movie night 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 in the church Social Hall. The movie this month is “The Prayer Box,” about a 13yearold boy, who begins answering the prayers of others to get God’s attention in the hope that God will heal his sister. For questions, contact the church office 610-532-0346.
Sports Legends of Delco offers first-ever book
Sports Legends of Delaware County (SLDC) will offer its first-ever book, “Tales from the Museum: A Collaborative Anthology,” celebrating 20 years since the museum first opened and tracing the stories behind its different locations, athletes, and events. The book makes a timeless gift for anyone interested in sports or local history.
Books will be made available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the SLDC Museum, 301 Iven Ave., Wayne. For more information, call Jim Vankoski, 610-9094919 or email vankoski21@ comcast.net/.
Friday night coffeehouse presents Doc Rachlin
Our Community Cup coffeehouse at the Tree of Life Presbyterian church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, will present Les “Doc” Rachlin 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 17.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 pm., followed by dessert and activities. Admission is by donation. The coffeehouse is open to everyone of all abilities. Everyone is welcome to the night of live music and socializing. For more information, e-mail Jim Wurster at jim@newfdn.org/.
Chester Senior Center offers casino trip, mosaics workshop
Chester Senior Center is traveling to the Harrington Raceway and Casino on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Bus will depart the Center, 721 Hayes St., Chester at 9 a.m. Cost is $25, which includes roundtrip transportation,
$15 Casino bonus credit and buffet meal credit.
Senior Community Services will hold a mosaics workshop on Mondays, Feb. 3 – April 2, 10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., at Chester Senior Center. Learn to create beautiful works using glass, stones, jewels and other artistic materials. The workshop will include instruction by Veronica Kairos on working in mosaics. All supplies and equipment will be provided. Cost is $7 per class or $50 for all nine sessions. For more information on the casino trip or the mosaics class, or to sign up for either, call 610-497-3550.