Arts center hosts annual Tie Dye Music Festival
Delco Chamber cuts ribbon on new wellness center; Harrah’s celebrates Saturday with fireworks
NETHER PROVIDENCE » The Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, will present the 11th annual Tie-Dye Music Festival , 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 15, on the side lawn. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside, in the large gallery. The free, family event, presented by Of Aspen Curated Gifts, connects the community through music and art and features live music all evening and tie-dye activities.
The event will feature music by three bands. The lineup includes Out of Order (folk rock), Big Fire (New Orleans R&B / reggae / Grateful Dead) and The Brewer Brothers (bluegrass/Americana).
Seating is on the lawn. Attendees may bring blankets or chairs. Attendees may bring a beach umbrella to use in the sunny areas.
During the musical performances, attendees can take part in the creative and colorful process of tie-dying. Event T-shirts will be available for $15, and guests can tie-dye them at no additional charge. People may also bring up to three items of their own to tie-dye for a $5 charge per item.
CAC staff, volunteers, and resident tie-dye artist Bob Deane will be on hand to help participants with the tie-dye process and with achieving the desired design and color. Tie-dyed garments will also be available for purchase. Presenting sponsor Of Aspen will be on site vending and facilitating a free kids activity.
Bottled water and soft pretzels will be be available for purchase. Attendees may bring food and beverages. No pets are permitted. Indoor, single-person restrooms will be available during the event.
Admission to the event is free, and no reservations are required.
For more information or driving directions, contact Community Arts Center at 610-566-1713 or visit http:// www.communityartscenter. org/.
Lifefire Weight & Wellness opens in Havertown
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate the grand opening of Lifefire Weight & Wellness’s new location at 500 W. Township Line Road in Havertown. Owned by Katherine ThompsonMayes, Lifefire Weight & Wellness is dedicated to delivering personalized medical weight management services to all clients seeking a life change.
Using a blend of medical supervision, nutritional guidance and exercise regimens, the facility offers evidence-based treatment plans to fit each individual’s
lifestyle and wellness goals. With a brand-new facility comes brand-new wellness services such as IV infusions to complement personalized programs and provide clients with optimal health results. According to Thompson-Mayes, no two clients are the same, and neither are their plans. Experienced professionals will create a customized approach just for each person.
For more information, call 610-242-9164 or visit http://lifefireweight.com/.
Harrah’s continues America’s celebration with fireworks Saturday night
Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester will continue the Independence Day celebration with fireworks and festivities on the riverfront, 610 p.m. Saturday, July 8.
Festivities will take place at Harrah’s Backyard, located on the patio of the Grandstand at the racetrack, and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. The event is free. VIP tickets are available for groups of up to six people and include a private table, BBQ buffet and premium fireworks view.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireworkson-the-river-front-tickets-655328183237/.
Bonner-Prendie class of ’73 holds reunion
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High Schools Class of 1973, will hold a combined 50th reunion September 21- 23.
For more information, send an email to 73reunions@gmail.com/.
Springfield Police host National Night Out
The Springfield Township Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event, 6- 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield. This is an opportunity to come out and meet local law enforcement officers and first responders as well as other community groups and organizations.
The family-friendly event will include moon bounces, rock wall, dunk tank, music and food. This is a free event made possible by local donors. For more information about Springfield’s National Night Out, call the police station at 610544-1100.
Natural Lands guides Chester Heights in acquiring more open space
Natural Lands and the borough of Chester Heights recently announced
that the borough has entered into an agreement to purchase 40.2 acres of open space on Valleybrook and Smithbridge Roads for public open space. Natural Lands, a nonprofit land conservation organization, has been assisting the borough in negotiating the project and securing grant funding.
The property is composed of rolling meadows and woodlands, and includes a tributary to Chester Creek. The land provides important natural services like slowing and absorbing stormwater to help reduce flooding and filtering rainwater before it enters Chester Creek. This waterway is one of the heathiest streams in Delaware County largely because much of the land along it remains undeveloped. Chester Creek empties into the Delaware River and is part of a watershed that provides drinking water to 15 million people. By purchasing the property to preserve as open space, the
borough will ensure the land continues to provide these valuable environmental services and offer habitat to native wildlife.
“Natural Lands applauds the borough of Chester Heights for investing in our region’s open space,” Natural Lands President Oliver Bass said. “Natural areas offer us all more than just pretty views. They contribute to our way of life, improve our physical and mental health, and generate significant economic value for our region. We’re delighted to help Chester Heights with this important conservation project.”
Chester Heights plans to establish low-impact trails on the property for residents to enjoy.
“I am filled with gratitude for the many individuals who are working very hard to leave a legacy of open space: Natural Lands, our solicitor, Councilwoman Lim, the grant committees, and more,” Chester Heights Mayor Gina Ellis said. “I am most
especially thankful for the cooperation of landowners Lorraine and Glenn Powell. The current and future residents of Chester Heights and the surrounding area will be able to enjoy the rolling hills for generations to come.”
The property is valued at $3.74 million; the current owners have agreed to sell it for $3.4 million. The Agreement of Sale is contingent on the borough raising sufficient funds to complete the acquisition.
Natural Lands has applied for grant funding from a variety of sources for the project on the borough’s behalf. A $500,000 grant has been awarded from Delaware County through its Delco Green Ways Grant Program. Private, anonymous donors have committed $750,000.
An application is pending with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which may be awarded through Pennsylvania’s allocation of federal Land and Water Conservation Funds. As these funds are only available as reimbursement after the project
closes, the borough has secured a loan commitment for $1.87 million from The Conservation Fund to demonstrate to the state that it has the means to proceed if a federal grant is awarded. If all project funding is not secured, the Conservation Fund loan will not take effect and the borough will only owe a $500 application fee.
Natural Lands at 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Marple Township, is dedicated to preserving and nurturing nature’s wonders while creating opportunities for joy and discovery in the outdoors for everyone. As
the Greater Philadelphia region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, Natural Lands — which is member supported — has preserved more than 125,000 acres, including 42 nature preserves and one public garden totaling more than 23,000 acres. Nearly 5 million people live within 5miles of land under the organization’s protection. For more information, visit http:// natlands.org/.