DCIU presents free training for parents of children with special needs
MORTON » The Delaware County Intermediate Unit will offer a free workshop, “Supporting Students with Special Needs in a Virtual Environment,” to help parents better navigate the often-challenging roadmap of educating their children with disabilities or learning challenges who may need extra help, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, via Zoom.
The content of this workshop is geared toward parents. There will be no Act 48 or continuing education credit offered if a professional chooses to attend this workshop.
With many schools moving to a virtual learning environment, many students who need specially designed instruction and accommodation in the regular education classroom are the ones who struggle the most. Many students with learning support needs and executive functioning deficits struggle to stay engaged in the classroom, stay organized, and make academic progress. This workshop will look at tips and tools that can help parents to support students with learning support needs to promote success in their general education classes while learning remotely.
The workshop will be facilitated by Rebecca Kelly, Professional Development Specialist. The Zoom link will be sent to registered parents via email the morning of the event.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is necessary. To register for this session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/120419837977.
Free child car seat safety check offered to local residents
The Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks invites local residents to its Child Car Seat Safety Check Event, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in the parking lot of Rocky Run YMCA, 1299 W. Baltimore Pike, Middletown. People can make an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome.
To register or ask questions, contact Trooper Tobin at 610-558-7074 or jetobin@pa.gov.
Child Passenger Safety technicians will be on site to teach people how to properly install their car seat and answer child passenger safety questions. People are asked to refer to www.pakidstravelsafe.org for car seat recall information, fitting stations, and car seat loan program locations.
CASA Youth Advocates Inc. welcomes two new board members
CASA Youth Advocates Inc., announced the addition of two new board members this week, as it continues its service to children in Delaware and Chester counties. Joining CASA’s board of directors are Sarah Relich of Philadelphia and Loretta Brehony of Delaware County.
Relich serves with Vanguard’s Investment Stewardship Team where she engages with directors of public companies to better understand their governance practices. Prior to her role with Vanguard, she served with Teach for America in Baltimore where she taught a population of children experiencing poverty and lack of resources – some of the same challenges facing many of the youth CASA serves. As she joined the board in March as the pandemic hit, she found her role to be critical with the additional challenges COVID presented abused and neglected children in Delaware and Chester counties.
As a retired Certified Public Accountant, Brehony became involved with CASA when a friend shared about his experience working with the San Diego chapter. She was immediately struck by its mission and knew in her retirement that she wanted to give back. In her role as a board member, Brehony hopes to better spread the word about the organization and how CASA reaches kids at the most critical level.
CASA Youth Advocates works to ensure that each child in Delaware and Chester counties’ child welfare systems lives well, achieves academic excellence, and experiences the joys of childhood by providing them with trained volunteer advocates who speak for their best interests with support and guidance from CASA’s professional staff of social workers and attorneys. CASA has been serving serving Delaware County’s children since 1992 and expanded its services to Chester County’s children in 2015. For more information, visit delcocasa.org.
Volunteers sought for Cobbs Creek clean-up
Volunteers are needed to help clean up Cobbs Creek and Karakung Drive with the Haverford Township Historical Society and Darby Creek Valley Association, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3. Volunteers will meet in the lower parking lot of Nitre Hall.
Hosted by Haverford Township Historical Society, the event will welcome walk-ins, but pre-registration will be helpful to provide t-shirt size. Volunteers will receive t-shirts, gloves and bags, but should bring their own masks. Social distancing will be observed.
For information, visit ht tps://timecounts.org/haverfordhistorical/events/29208.
Two new exhibitions on view at Community Arts Center
The Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, will present two exhibitions this fall that may be viewed in person.
“Intimate Regard: Roger Anliker” is on view in the Duke Gallery from now until Oct. 16, with an artist reception 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.
“Diverse Artistic Universe of George H. Rothacker” will be on view in the Ballroom and Lounge Galleries until Friday, Oct. 9, when a reception will be held 5-8 p.m.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.
Masks are required for entry. In person receptions with the artists and curators will take place with timed entry for a limited number of guests. Admission is free, but pre-registration for a specific time slot is required to attend the receptions.
To register for in-person reception with the artist go t o: ht t ps://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549a5a928a3f58exhibition.
The Anliker exhibit will feature paintings and drawings by the artist, many never exhibited since the
1960s. A catalog will be available for purchase. A gifted painter, exceptional draughtsman and influential teacher, Anliker won many awards including a Guggenheim fellowship. He has exhibited in museums and galleries in the United States and Europe and taught generations of artists. He was a faculty member of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia for many years. The current show, curated by Dr. Kirsten M. Jensen, is a selection of important work spanning the years 1945-1963 as the artist developed his dazzling mature vision.
The exhibit of Rothacker’s work includes pieces from early in the artist’s career as well as more recent work from his Rock Legends series. This is a collaborative exhibition presented in partnership with Main Line Art Center. Additional work is on view at their location. To learn more, visit https://www.diverseuniverseart.com.
For more information, contact Community Arts Center at 610-566-1713, online at www.communityartscenter.org or follow them on Facebook.
Chambers Memorial Church announces upcoming events
Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2 E. Sylvan Ave., Rutledge, will be reopening for worship Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. Rev. Jean Taylor will give the sermon and lead the congregation in World Communion Sunday.
People are asked to shop at Boscov’s and mention Chambers Memorial Church at the register, Oct. 14 and 15, for Friends Helping Friends Day and get 20 percent off their purchases. As a result, Chambers also will receive 5 percent of sales. All proceeds of this event will go towards buying gift cards for foster children connected with Gemma.
The church will hold an outdoor concert with Just Rose band, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 17, weather permitting. People may sit in their cars or bring chairs.
A Red Cross Blood drive is planned at the church for Wednesday, Oct. 28. For information on the blood drive and all other events, call 610-544-1493 or visit chamberschurch.org/. Masks are required at all events.