County Veterans Memorial honors seven Irish-American vets Sunday
NEWTOWN » Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, holds a flying of seven IrishAmerican veterans’ casket flags at 5 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony is conducted by Delco Veterans Alliance and DCVMA board members, with vocals by Carolyn Hilton Finney and music by John “Huge” Useller.
The veterans honored by the ceremony are: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane; Marines Lance Cpl. Charle F. McGrath; Navy Seaman 1st Class John L. Dorsey; Army Sgt. Robert J. Buchanan; Army MP Thomas M. Sherlock; Air Force Cpt. James J. McLaughlin; and Army 1st Lt. Donald P. McCabe.
For information, visit www.delcoveteransmemorial.org
Garnet Valley arts on display April 25-27
CONCORD » Garnet Valley School District hosts its 2017 “Celebration of the Arts” at Garnet Valley High School with the opening exhibition on Tuesday, April 25, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. This free event highlights the outstanding works of art and projects completed by the students in the visual arts, technology education, and Ffmily and consumer science programs.
Viewing times are: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. April 25-26; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27.
Hear Havetown Choristers in concert on May 1
HAVERFORD » Havertown Choristers, presents its Spring Concert at 8 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Haverford Township High School auditorium, 200 Mill Road.
Guest conductors Marybeth Neyhard and Julie Reyes join director Jennifer Cox for a program including a new piece, “How Can I Keep From Singing,” by John Conahan. It is dedicated in loving memory of founding director Ruth Miller Cox, who died last September. Also included are “Echo Song” by di Lasso, “Shenandoah” arranged by Vree, selections from “The Music Man” by Willson/Warnick, and an audience sing-along. Haverford High School Concert Chorale make a guest performance during the program.
The Havertown Choristers is affiliated with the Haverford Township Adult School. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For information, call 610446-1595.
SV yearbooks now online
ASTON » Aston Public Library invites Sun Valley High School alumni to look back on the old days of SVHS just by going online; visit www.tinyurl.com/SVHSYearbooks17 to see scans of the Sun Valley Yearbooks from 1963 to present. Not only is it a chance to see old friends, but also an amazing snapshot of times gone by in Aston and Delco. This project was made possible by the free services of Oklahoma Correctional Industries.
To learn more about the services OCI provides for libraries, historical societies and high schools visit www.ocisales.com.
In the age of Facebook and Instagram, high school yearbooks remain hugely popular. Yearbooks are an important resource for those diving into genealogical research or just looking to reminisce.
But since libraries often only own a single copy of each year, directors worry about wear and tear as well as the threat of vandalism should a visitor decide to lift a favorite photo or page. Those concerns vanish with electronic copies.
Those interested can buy DVD copies for $8 each shortly as well. http://www.astonlibrary.org/
Walk against MS April 23
EDGMONT » Walk MS returns to Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 23. Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising is expected to surpass $1 billion.
The site opens at 9 a.m. To register or volunteer, visit www. walkMS.org/Ridley, call 855-3721331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org