Delco Hi-Q marks 70 years with celebrity tournament Nov. 14

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, the nation’s oldest continuous academic quiz competition, FMFCU Partners in Education and Delaware County Intermediate Unit kick off the milestone season with Celebrity Hi-Q, a fun competition featuring local celebrities and a team of current Hi-Q All Stars.

Neumann University hosts the event in their Bruder Life Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, beginning with a meet and greet reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by opening remarks at 6:30. General admission seating is limited and available through online registration for a $10 donation to Partners in Education, a501(c)(3) organization.

Featured celebrities include: Sue Serio, Fox29; Rob Ellis, Comcast SportsNet; Andie Summers, 92.5 XTU; CaseyBoy, WMMR; John Brazer, Philadelphia Phillies; Tom Burgoyne, Phillie Phanatic’s Best Friend; Frank Olivieri, Pat’s King of Steaks; Michael Curran, President, Crozer-Chester Medical Center; Theresa Murtagh, Civic Leader and Hi-Q Alum; Chris Domes, Ph.D., Neumann University President.

For information and registration, visit www.delcohiq.org or email Danielle Griffin at danielleg@fmfcu.org

Schoolhouse Center visits Kimmel Center

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP » Schoolhouse Center, 600 Swarhmore Ave., Folsom, is booking a trip to the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia to hear Joshua Bell in concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 18. Cost of $85 includes orchestra level tickets, bus and all gratuities.

The program is Wieniawski- Violin Concerto, No. 2 and Shostakovice – Symphony No. 7 also known as “the Leningrad.” Attendees would park at Schoolhouse at 600 Swarthmore Ave., leave at 12:30 p.m and return by 5. For information and to purchase tickets, call Kim McDaniel at 610 2378100 or visit the center.

See Concord history this month

CONCORD » Concord Township Historical Society announces upcoming events for the month of October. Come out for a unique and first time event in Concord — Chase for History — an equestrian ride through the historic Beaver Valley area in Concord Township and the National Monument on Oct. 7.

The society museum and education center, 659 Smithbridge Road, holds its last opening for the year on Sunday, Oct. 22. from 1-4 p.m., followed by a dedication of Anna’s Garden, a renovation of the garden donated in honor of Anna Willits who lived at our site, by an Eagle Scout.

New articles under “History Unlocked,” local and informative history stories by a local writer, are available on the society’s website.

For information, visit www.concordhist.com

Get breast cancer info in Chester

CHESTER » Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., holds a Breast Cancer Awareness Day from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Come to be inspired, motivated, educated, celebrated and entertained. Guests learn about the latest in cancer research and treatment options from Dr. Karen Nichols of Keystone VIP Choice on a live Ask the Doctor broadcast with Glenn Ellis and WURD Radio. Visit with health care professionals to ask questions, take an exercise or dance class, hear live testimonials from cancer survivors, enjoy a relaxing massage, enjoy music, food and fellowship. Don’t forget to wear pink.

The event is free. For information and registration, call 610-497-3550.

Hear party band at St. Joe’s Aston

ASTON » The Fabulous Greaseband returns to St. Joseph’s Parish, 3255 Concord Road, at 8 p.m. Oct. 14. Doors are at 7. Cost is $21 per person. There is a cash bar and bar food available for purhcase. No outside food or beverages are permitted. For reservations, contact Joe Zack at 610-888-4767 or jaz1030@ aol.com

West Catholic alumnae updates

UPPER DARBY » West Catholic Girls’ Alumnae Association’s 89th annual Communion Breakfast is set for Sunday, Oct. 22, at Drexelbrook, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill. Cost is $30 (tickets are not be issued). Coffee is available in the lobby from 9:45 a.m. and doors open at 10:30. Mass follows at 11 a.m.

Luncheon is after Mass and includes Chicken Picatta, salad, rolls and butter, and Profiteroles for dessert. Vegetarian and Gluten Free are available. Please note this on the reservation when mailing a check.

Checks should be made payable to WCGAA and mailed no later than Oct. 16 to Bette Mc Grath Diedrich, 870 Springhill Road, Secane. Guests should indicate with whom they would like to be seated. West Catholic Girls’ gift items are available for sale.

The alumnae association is currently selling note cards by the art students of West Catholic Prep to benefit the association’s Student Scholarship Fund. To purchase, send a check made payable to WCGAA for $7.40 per pack (six cards for $6 + $1.40 postage) to WCGAA, 1325 Robinson Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083

Register for senior tech classes

UPPER CHICHESTER » Senior Lift holds its “Pre-Thanksgiving Technology Training” for older adults at its Aston Technology Resource Center located at Word of Faith Christian Center, 4140 Market St.

Learn technology basics (Window 10, Mobile Devices Technologies); PC computer; laptop; Smartphones — Apple iPhone, Android phones; tablets and iPad. Classes are tailored to older adult learners. Class schedules begin Nov. 7-9. Space is limited; register by calling 610-6396737 or email info@theseniorlift.com

Williamson announces reunions

ASTON » Williamson College of the Trades holds reunions for the classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012 from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Barnaby’s Aston, 5501 Pennell Road, Media.

For information, contact Michelle Martella at 610-566-1776 or mmartella@williamson.edu. To register online, visit www.williamson.edu/reunions