History comes alive at Chester Rural Cemetery
CHESTER » Join folklorist and Widener University Professor Emeritus Dr. J. Joseph Edgette on a guided tour of Chester Rural Cemetery, “The Making of Chester Through Chester Rural’s Gravesites,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 9. The worth and success of any given community can be attributed to those people who were the impetus and pulse of that community. Chester reached its prime near the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. For nearly a century she was known as the “shipbuilding capital of the United States” and lived by the motto “What Chester Makes, Makes Chester.” The main focus of this tour is the families who have been credited with having been the force behind the making of Chester as reflected by their final resting places. The tour is sponsored by the Chester Historical Preservation Committee and is free and open to the public. Guests meet at the main entrance to the cemetery across from Chester Crozer Medical Center. Rain date is Oct. 16. For information, call 610-872-4497.
Free seminar open to small businesses
CHESTER » Widener Small Business Development Center, 1350 Edgmont Ave., offers a seminar marketing goods and services to federal, state, or local government agencies from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.
This free seminar is designed for individuals whose companies are registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for government work and want to develop or refine skills for finding new opportunities.
For additional dates or to reserve a space, call 610619-8490 or visit www.widenersbdc.org
The Widener SBDC is one of 18 Small Business Development Centers in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers. Funding support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the SBDC host institutions enables consulting services to be provided at no charge to the client. For more information on the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers’ services and impact, visit www.pasbdc.org
Showcase comes to Chester in October
CHESTER » Kelli KockTailz presents “Snack Zaddy: Say My Name,” an open mic and live entertainment showcase starring Slikk DaHitman as Snack Zaddy featuring RealEyes Mi, Quiet Storm, Rated X, SideShow, Joy, $Quan, Aakhu, Kenneth H and Kelli KockTailz at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Open Mike’s Cafe, 512 Avenue of the States.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The kitchen is open with food and beverages available for purchase. This event is intended for mature audiences only. For information, call 610-8034015.
Play golf, benefit CSS
HAVERFORD » The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village, a division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia which serves men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosts its 18th annual Charity Golf Classic Monday, Oct. 10. The event is held at the Llanerch Country Club, 950 West Chester Pike, Havertown.
Registration and breakfast are held at 8:30 a.m., followed by the shotgun start at 9:30. The $250 golfers’ entry fee includes green fees, cart, commemorative gift, continental breakfast, refreshments, grand buffet, open bar, prizes and awards. The cost for luncheon guests is $50. Proceeds from the event support day programs at the Our Lady of Fatima campus and community-based residential programs.
For tickets and information on sponsorships and advertising opportunities, call Director of Development Kevin Barr at 484472-5099.
Free blood pressure screenings available
CHESTER » The City of Chester announces that free blood pressure screenings are available in the city hall lobby, 1 Fourth St., every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-noon. It’s important to know blood pressure numbers and keep a healthy heart. Take action and use this opportunity to for a blood pressure check as soon as possible.