Lansdowne YMCA holds Black History Month celebration
LANSDOWNE » The Lansdowne YMCA, in partnership with Temple University’s Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA), will hold a Black History Celebration 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Lansdowne YMCA, Lansdowne Ave. and Garrett Road.
Temple University’s cultural student groups, led by Event Chair, Tynecia Wilson, will lead fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, including West African and West Indian dancing, live poetry readings, and a special art project. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone in the community is welcome, but space is limited, and registration is required. Visit cyedc.org or call 610-544-1080.
Annual Delco Camp Fair slated for Saturday
The 5th Annual Delaware County Camp and Activity Fair is slated for 12 noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Nether Providence Elementary (NPE) School,
410 Moore Road, Wallingford. This community resource provides a one-stop shop for families in search of summer camps and programs for their children. This event is free and open to the public.
A bake sale and concessions table will also be available.The Camp Fair is also an important fundraiser in support of the NPE
5th graders’ annual trip to Colonial Williamsburg, VA in the spring. Everyone is welcome.
Aston Historical Society presents talk on famous Quakers
The Aston Township Historical Society will present speaker Celia Caust-Ellenbogen of the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Aston Township Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd., Aston. The lecture will review the lives of some famous Quakers like Lucretia Mott and Bayard Rustin, as well as less well-known Friends and some “Friendly” almost-Quakers.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., so attendees can enjoy the new displays featuring the many interesting Women of Aston and the patriotic Veterans from Aston.
This event is free and open to the public. However donations are always welcomed. In case of snow, the event will be rescheduled.
Once Again shop opens this Friday
Lima Estates opens the Once Again shop 10 a.m. to
12 noon Friday, February 7. The shop features lamps, furniture, glassware, appliances, kitchen items and more for sale at reasonable prices.
Call 610-565-7020 for more information. Lima Estates is located on Route
#352 in Middletown Township, directly across from Fair Acres.
Local immigrants offered help getting jobs
Local immigrants looking for work can get help from a Delaware County Literacy Center (DCLC) employment coach during newly announced walk-in hours. The DCLC Upper Darby Office, 115 Fairfield Ave., 2nd Floor, Upper Darby is open for walk-ins, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
DCLC offers assistance in finding and applying for a job. The help is available to all local immigrants. A person does not have to be a DCLC student to get help. The Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) helps adults develop reading, writing, math and English Language skills to thrive in the workplace and the community. For more information, visit delcoliteracy.org/.
Improv performance benefits Five Fathers Children’s Charity
The City Theater Company’s comedy improv troupe “Fearless Improv,” which includes some Delaware County residents, will help the non-profit group Five Fathers Children’s Charity
with a special show 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Delaware Art Museum. 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at: www.fivefathers.org/ fearless-improv
Five Fathers Children’s Charity provides assistance to families struggling with financial difficulties due to childhood disease and/or domestic abuse. Since 2013, the organization has donated over $75,000 to needy families around the country. Featured on The Today Show, Five Fathers has been able to provide hope to many families in need.
Dump debt at Financial Peace University
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norwood will host a nine-week program, “Are you ready to take control of your money?” beginning on March 16. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow wealth, and leave money stress behind. The course will be held every Monday and taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. It is based on biblical wisdom and common sense and motivation and encouragement come from others in the group.
Those who sign up to attend FPU will get a member workbook and one free year of Financial Peace Membership, with access to exclusive online tools to help them on their journey. Contact Pastor Scott Lee at 610-586-5860 or visit fpu.com/1111888 for more info and sign up. Immanuel Lutheran is located at 501 Chester Pike, Norwood.
Swarthmore UM Church presents lovethemed concert
Swarthmore United Methodist Church will stage a special love-themed concert entitled, “All You Need is Love,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb.15, in the church sanctuary, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore. The event will support earthquake relief in Puerto Rico and feature big band jazz, classical piano and selections of Puerto Rican music by church pastor Lydia Munoz. Performers will include 22 Park Avenue, a seventeen-piece band headquartered in the church and YunJoung Park, the church’s music director, and guitarist Irving Cotto.
The concert is open to the public and good will donations will be personally delivered to Puerto Rico by Rev. Munoz and her husband, Rev. James McIntyre. For information, call Lydia Munoz, 610-5432110 or Sam Parsons, 610447-8882.
Applications available for PA State Police Troop K- Camp Cadet Program
The Pennsylvania State Police will host the Troop K Camp Cadet Program this summer at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, from Sunday July 26 through Friday, July 31.
Approximately 80 children/cadets from Montgomery, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties attend Camp Cadet; This program is for young adults
11-14 years of age. The sixday residential camp is designed to familiarize young cadets with the functions of law enforcement, learn self-discipline, make new friends, and work as part of a team. The program is not a recreational camp, nor is it a disciplinary camp for problem youth. Meals, lodging, and programs are provided at no cost to the applicant except for a $45 fee paid by the cadet to help defray the cost of uniforms.
Staff is comprised of volunteer state and municipal police officers who act as counselors, instructors and presenters during the program.
For information, contact Trooper Jessica Tobin, director of the program, at
610-558-7074 or e-mail jetobin@pa.gov/. Registration is now open, and applications are being accepted. To register online, visit www.TroopKCampCadet.com/.