Community Calendar

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Community Action Agency of Delaware County Inc.: is seeking volunteers for its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites. Community Action is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who would like to serve their community by helping low- and moderate-income families in Delaware County complete their tax forms. No experience is necessary, with training, IRS-certification and resources provided. Hours are flexible including daytime, evenings and weekends. Projected sites are located in Upper Darby, Darby, Media, Chester and Boothwyn. Volunteers should be able to commit to at least one four-hour shift a week during the tax season, late January to April 15. Positions include tax preparers, volunteer schedulers, screeners, greeters and quality reviewers. For more information or if interested, contact LaShon Fryer at lfryer@caadc.org. The Community Action Agency of Delaware County Inc.: is conducting a holiday toy drive for hundreds of homeless children. Community Action is a leading provider of social services in Delaware County, especially for homeless families. With many children in the Community Action emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities, the need for community help this year is greater than ever, especially during these difficult times. There are many ways for the community to help. To adopt a child or family to help, contact Danita Miller at 610-874-8451 or dmiller@caadc.org. Another way to help is to drop new, unwrapped toys off at Community Action’s Boothwyn office at 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn. Donors should call 610-874-8451 before going. Community Action also accepts gift cards at their Boothwyn office. The gift card, as well as monetary donations, can be dropped off or mailed to the Boothwyn office.

Crozer Health: is now registering students for its spring EMT training class beginning in January. Emergency medical technicians are in high demand. EMTs may also continue in the medical field to become a paramedic, RN, NP, PA or doctor. The course begins Jan. 10at the Chief Robert Reeder Simulation Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and continues on Tuesdays from 5to 10p.m. and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May. This schedule is ideal for high school students and those who have other weekday obligations. Graduates of the EMT program are eligible to apply to

Widener University and transfer 62 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in allied health. Students will need to take the EMT Entrance Assessment to be admitted into the EMT course, and the cost of the assessment is discounted from their tuition. Tuition includes all equipment, textbooks and online curriculum resources. For information and to register for the EMTEA, visit https://tinyurl. com/46pvz2cd For information about the EMT course, visit https://tinyurl.com/2cfp5tam/ The Ridley Township Public Library: is currently accepting prom dress donations for its second annual Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5. The two-day event will provide free gently-used dresses and accessories to next year’s formal prom-goers. Through Feb. 2, the library is collecting donations of almost new-gently used prom or cocktail dresses, shoes, and accessories for the giveaway. Donations may be brought to the library’s circulation desk during library hours.Questions? Call 610583-0593.

Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: has been providing services to victims of sexual assault and to their significant others since 1974. The nonprofit depends on the support of volunteers to assist meeting the needs of clients 24hours a day. Services to victims include hospital/police interview accompaniment, and telephone crisis intervention. Volunteers receive a 40-hour training to prepare them for their responsibilities and are asked to provide support at least twice a month for an evening or weekend shift. To volunteer, contact Lauren Guenther at 610-566-4342 or lciatteo@delcowar.org.

Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: also offers free and confidential counseling in person and through a 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. The agency provides medical, police and court accompaniment. It also facilitates support groups for adult survivors of sexual abuse, adult rape survivors, and teen survivors of sexual assault. Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services contact the 24-hour hotline at 610-566-4342.

Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: offers police/ court accompaniment, advocacy and free confidential counseling to victims of serious crimes including robbery, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of homicide victims. Any questions or for services contact the center at 610-566-4342.

Penn Museum: will unveil its “Eastern Mediterranean Gallery: Crossroads of Cultures,” Nov. 19. It will show how innovations rooted in the diverse region still impact the world today, including the alphabet and the origins of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. For more than 4,000 years, the region that now encompasses Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian territories, and Cyprus has been a nexus where priests, merchants, armies, and immigrants created a cosmopolitan culture with global significance. The reimagined signature gallery will uncover the area’s remarkable technological innovation, as well as the personal stories of its people, with nearly 400artifacts. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. The cafe is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.penn. museum, call 215-898-4000, or follow @PennMuseum on social media.

Upper Chichester Senior Citizen’s Club: meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Community Services Building, 1950 Market St., Linwood. All Upper Chichester residents 60 years or older and their spouse, regardless of their age, are welcome to join. Bingo will be played prior to the meetings at 11:30 a.m. Meetings begin at 1p.m. Refreshments are served after the meetings. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required to become a member. For additional information contact

Jan at 610-745-9858 or Barbara Johnson at 610-497-9682. For trip information contact Dot Bowman at 610-485 -6284