Outdoor concert celebrates music of Willie Nelson
NETHER PROVIDENCE » The Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, will present Friday Night Live featuring a tribute to the music of Willie Nelson 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 24.
The event series, typically held in the Duke Art Gallery, is being presented outdoors in the spacious Arts Center lawn, a well-organized, safely 6-feet-apart spaced outdoor venue to enjoy live music. Local artist Erika Matyok will create visual art live at the event.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for seating. The band will perform two sets with a brief intermission. The first set will begin at 7 p.m. Local band Tumbleweed will be the hosts for an evening of Willie Nelson songs, with Daniel Bower, guitar/ vocals; Brad Hinton, guitar/vocals; Josh Sceurman, bass; Michael Borowski, piano/vocals; Paul Downie, drums/vocals. Special guest Don Jones will be joining the band on harmonica during a portion of the performance. The members of the band have been performing throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond for decades.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and guests must be 21 to bring or consume alcohol. Indoor, single person restrooms will be available during the event. No pets are permitted on the property.
Admission is $15 and $10 for Community Arts Center members and free to CAC benefactors. Children 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets are strongly preferred for safety reasons. There will be a maximum of 125 attendees. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling the CAC office at 610-566-1713 or visiting https://communityartscenter.org/events/friday-nightlive-willie-nelson-tribute.
Attendance is limited. Credit cards will not be accepted at the door. If paying cash at the door, people must bring exact change.
For more information or driving directions, visit www.communityartscenter.org or follow them on Facebook.
Chester Heights Fire Co. holds grant award ceremony tonight
The Chester Heights Fire Co., 222 Llewelyn Road, Chester Heights, will formally accept a grant in the amount of $20,503.58 from Energy Transfer, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the firehouse.
Chester Heights Fire Co. officials and representatives from Energy Transfer will be in attendance. Newly purchased equipment will be on display. The purchase of equipment to enhance the department’s firefighting capabilities.
Attendees must wear masks and practice social distancing.
Energy Transfer, one of the largest and most diversified energy logistics companies in the country, uses its First Responder Fund to provide grants to help further the primary mission of first responder organizations, including local fire departments; emergency medical services; county emergency management agencies; county, regional and local police departments; and other eligible agencies. Grants are determined based on a competitive application and review process, and written applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the following cycle.
Concord holds open house for Garnet Valley Greenway, Smithbridge Road projects
Concord Township will host an Open Air Open House for The Garnet Valley Greenway Feasibility Study and the Smithbridge Road Corridor Improvement Project 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
13, at the Concord Township Public Works Building,
675 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills. Masks and social distancing are required.
The community is invited to come and learn about plans for these projects, ask questions and provide feedback. The Garnet Valley Greenway stretches
5.75 miles traversing north to south within the Township. The trail was identified in the Township-wide
Open Space and Greenways Study that was completed in 2015. The trail would potentially connect to the Octoraro Trail, Concord Township Park and Delaware County’s Clayton Park.
Funding for the Feasibility Study is provided by Concord Township, Delaware County, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The Smithbridge Road project includes new a turning lane to Garnet Valley High School, a trail from the High School entrance to Kirk/Temple Roads and the replacement of the traffic signal at Smithbridge/ Temple/Kirk Road intersection with a roundabout. The Smithbridge Road project is funded by Concord Township, Garnet Valley School District, PENNDOT and DVRPC.
Following the meeting, information will be made available at www.TownshipofConcord.com. For more information, contact Amanda Serock, Township Manager, at aserock@concordtownship.org or 610459-8911.
Neumann University named College of Distinction
Neumann Universit y has been recognized for excellence in higher education by the Colleges of Distinction 2020-21 guide for college-bound students.
In addition, the university was listed as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, a Catholic College of Distinction, and was cited for excellence in business, education, nursing, and career preparation.
Founded in 2000, Colleges of Distinction lists only those institutions that meet four criteria: Engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.
It cites Neumann University for its collaborative learning, strong liberal arts curriculum, professional career preparation, required internships, and many opportunities for community service. The guide also notes Neumann’s yearround study abroad programs and several 4+1 academic majors, which allow students to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Colleges of Distinction highlights several of Neumann’s academic majors, graduates of which are in demand in the marketplace: Cybersecurity, data science and analytics, nursing, and health sciences.
The publication lists Neumann’s geographical proximity to Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C., as an opportunity for entertainment and professional internships. According to the guide’s website, the selection process involves conducting in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools about each institution’s freshman experience, retention efforts, general education programs, career development programs, strategic plan, student satisfaction, and other criteria. For more information on Neumann University, visit www.neumann.edu.