Delaware County Community Calendar
Ongoing
Volunteers are needed to host international students for the 2008-09 year at Cardinal O’Hara Catholic High School. Host families provide room and board and earn a monthly, tax-free stipend. For more information, call Marilena at 215-547-8486.
SilverSneakers Exercise Classes are held Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. at The Hometown Center, 302 South Jackson St. in Media. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading fitness program for older adults. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength and range of movement. For more information on these free classes, contact the center at 610-566-0505.
Thursday, Sept. 25
The Lansdowne Folk Club presents singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey and guest Stephen DiJoseph at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information, call 610-622-7250 or e-mail lfc.org@rcn.com.
Learn the first steps of starting a business at a seminar sponsored by the Widener University Small Business Development Center, 1450 Edgemont Ave., Chester, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $25. To reserve a space or for more information, call 610-619-8490.
Saturday, Sept. 27
The Swarthmore Chorale is holding a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Collenbrook United Church, 5290 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. All proceeds benefit the Chorale’s music program. For more information, call 610-361-0171 or e-mail swarthmorechorale@hotmail.com.
Comedian Patton Oswalt will be performing at The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., at 8 p.m. He is best known for his character of “Spence” on the TV show “The King of Queens” and for providing the voice of “Remy” in Disney/Pixar’s “Ratatouille.” The show is for adult audiences. For tickets or more information, visit the Web site at www.ticketsatthegrand.org or call 800-37-GRAND.
Sunday, Sept. 28
The Delaware County Symphony will present the first concert of its Chamber Concert Series at 3 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A. Bruder Jr. Life Center at Neumann College in Aston. Tickets cost $10 or $8 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 610-356-5673 or visit www.dcsmusic.org.
Ongoing through Sept. 28
“Totally Terrific Treehouses” will be at the Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road in Media. The exhibit features 17 treehouses designed by Delaware Valley architects. For more information, call 610-566-9134, ext. 212.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Saturday, Oct. 4
Sacred Heart Social Club of Havertown is planning a bus trip to New Hampshire to see the fall foliage and other activities in the White Mountain and Lake Winnipesauke areas. The cost is $699. For details, call 610-355-7513.
Thursday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 5
The 29th annual St. George Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road, Media, will take place on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. For more information, call 610-459-0366 or visit www.stgeorgefestival.com.
Friday, Oct. 3
Attend a public viewing at the Widener University Observatory, fifth floor of Kirkbridge Hall, 17th and Walnut streets, Chester, from 8 to 9 p.m. Viewings will also be held Mondays, Oct. 6, 13 and 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. Widener astronomy professors and undergraduate students will lead the viewings. All sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. For more information, call 610-499-4003 or visit the Web site at www.widener.edu/stargazing.
Saturday, Oct. 4
The Fall Harvest Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheney Road, Glen Mills. There will be demonstrations of colonial skills, hayrides and children’s activities. For more information, call 610-459-2359 or visit www.newlingristmill.org.
Friday, Oct. 10, to Tuesday, Nov. 11
Award-winning artist Ann Simon will exhibit her watercolors and oils in the Main Gallery of the Tyme Gallery, 17 W. Eagle Road, Havertown. For more information, call Ann at 610-642-8894.
Saturday, Oct. 11
A craft show will take place at St. James United Methodist Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are still available for $20. For more information, call 610-446-3036.
Friday, Oct. 17
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Delaware Valley Chapter will hold its 15th annual “Wishes and Dreams” gala from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wannamaker Building in Philadelphia. The event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. For more information, call 610-325-6001 or visit www.cff.org.
Widener University will hold a “Careers in Sexuality Professional Skills” conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The conference will be held in University Center, E. 14th St., Chester. Graduate students and professionals in the human sexuality field are encouraged to attend. The cost is $50 for professionals and $25 for students. For more information, call 610-499-4251 or visit the Web site at www.careersinsexuality.org.
Saturday, Oct. 18
The Notre Dame Moyland class of 1958 will celebrate its 50th class reunion at a luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet and Conference Center in Drexel Hill. For tickets or more information, call 610-626-3354 or e-mail mlandw@gmail.com.
Saturday, Oct. 25
The AOH of Havertown will sponsor “October Feis,” to benefit local troops injured in the war in Iraq, at St. Denis Gym, 300 E. Eagle Road in Havertown. There will be live Irish music, stand up comedy, beer, wine and food. Tickets cost $25. For tickets or more information, call 610-789-3541 or visit www.aohdenniskelly.com.
Saturday, Nov. 8
The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, will offer items for sale, an indoor café, a free health fair and more at its holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next door is “Secret Gardens — Unique Gifts,” a gift shop open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 610-623-1645, e-mail connect@thegardenchurch.org or visit www.thegardenchurch.org.
Monday, Nov. 17
Shelby Lynne will be performing at The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., at 8 p.m. She is a Best New Artist Grammy winner for her country, blues, southern soul, roots rock, swing, jazz and adult contemporary pop style. For tickets, call 800-37-GRAND or visit www.ticketsatthegrand.org.
Ongoing through Dec. 6
A new art exhibit featuring images of the John Chads and Barns-Brinton houses will run through Dec. 6 at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. For more information, call 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Ongoing through Dec. 31
The Media Library, Front and Jackson streets in Media, holds an array of storytimes for infants through age 8. For a current schedule or more information, visit www.medialibrary.org.
Ongoing to Saturday, Jan. 10
“Second Saturday Media” takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Over 40 businesses and organizations along State Street in downtown Media host artists, musicians, poets, authors, dancers and other art forms. For more information, call 610-566-5210.
Ongoing through Saturday, Feb. 14
“El Ocho Loco” will take place at Tango 411 Studio, 119 Gayley St. in Media. Work on your technique, try something new or just dance with friends. No partner or experience is necessary. For more information, call 610-864-2323.
Volunteers are needed to host international students for the 2008-09 year at Cardinal O’Hara Catholic High School. Host families provide room and board and earn a monthly, tax-free stipend. For more information, call Marilena at 215-547-8486.
SilverSneakers Exercise Classes are held Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. at The Hometown Center, 302 South Jackson St. in Media. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading fitness program for older adults. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength and range of movement. For more information on these free classes, contact the center at 610-566-0505.
Thursday, Sept. 25
The Lansdowne Folk Club presents singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey and guest Stephen DiJoseph at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information, call 610-622-7250 or e-mail lfc.org@rcn.com.
Learn the first steps of starting a business at a seminar sponsored by the Widener University Small Business Development Center, 1450 Edgemont Ave., Chester, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $25. To reserve a space or for more information, call 610-619-8490.
Saturday, Sept. 27
The Swarthmore Chorale is holding a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Collenbrook United Church, 5290 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill. All proceeds benefit the Chorale’s music program. For more information, call 610-361-0171 or e-mail swarthmorechorale@hotmail.com.
Comedian Patton Oswalt will be performing at The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., at 8 p.m. He is best known for his character of “Spence” on the TV show “The King of Queens” and for providing the voice of “Remy” in Disney/Pixar’s “Ratatouille.” The show is for adult audiences. For tickets or more information, visit the Web site at www.ticketsatthegrand.org or call 800-37-GRAND.
Sunday, Sept. 28
The Delaware County Symphony will present the first concert of its Chamber Concert Series at 3 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A. Bruder Jr. Life Center at Neumann College in Aston. Tickets cost $10 or $8 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 610-356-5673 or visit www.dcsmusic.org.
Ongoing through Sept. 28
“Totally Terrific Treehouses” will be at the Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road in Media. The exhibit features 17 treehouses designed by Delaware Valley architects. For more information, call 610-566-9134, ext. 212.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Saturday, Oct. 4
Sacred Heart Social Club of Havertown is planning a bus trip to New Hampshire to see the fall foliage and other activities in the White Mountain and Lake Winnipesauke areas. The cost is $699. For details, call 610-355-7513.
Thursday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 5
The 29th annual St. George Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road, Media, will take place on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. For more information, call 610-459-0366 or visit www.stgeorgefestival.com.
Friday, Oct. 3
Attend a public viewing at the Widener University Observatory, fifth floor of Kirkbridge Hall, 17th and Walnut streets, Chester, from 8 to 9 p.m. Viewings will also be held Mondays, Oct. 6, 13 and 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. Widener astronomy professors and undergraduate students will lead the viewings. All sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. For more information, call 610-499-4003 or visit the Web site at www.widener.edu/stargazing.
Saturday, Oct. 4
The Fall Harvest Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheney Road, Glen Mills. There will be demonstrations of colonial skills, hayrides and children’s activities. For more information, call 610-459-2359 or visit www.newlingristmill.org.
Friday, Oct. 10, to Tuesday, Nov. 11
Award-winning artist Ann Simon will exhibit her watercolors and oils in the Main Gallery of the Tyme Gallery, 17 W. Eagle Road, Havertown. For more information, call Ann at 610-642-8894.
Saturday, Oct. 11
A craft show will take place at St. James United Methodist Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are still available for $20. For more information, call 610-446-3036.
Friday, Oct. 17
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Delaware Valley Chapter will hold its 15th annual “Wishes and Dreams” gala from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Crystal Tea Room in the Wannamaker Building in Philadelphia. The event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. For more information, call 610-325-6001 or visit www.cff.org.
Widener University will hold a “Careers in Sexuality Professional Skills” conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The conference will be held in University Center, E. 14th St., Chester. Graduate students and professionals in the human sexuality field are encouraged to attend. The cost is $50 for professionals and $25 for students. For more information, call 610-499-4251 or visit the Web site at www.careersinsexuality.org.
Saturday, Oct. 18
The Notre Dame Moyland class of 1958 will celebrate its 50th class reunion at a luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet and Conference Center in Drexel Hill. For tickets or more information, call 610-626-3354 or e-mail mlandw@gmail.com.
Saturday, Oct. 25
The AOH of Havertown will sponsor “October Feis,” to benefit local troops injured in the war in Iraq, at St. Denis Gym, 300 E. Eagle Road in Havertown. There will be live Irish music, stand up comedy, beer, wine and food. Tickets cost $25. For tickets or more information, call 610-789-3541 or visit www.aohdenniskelly.com.
Saturday, Nov. 8
The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, will offer items for sale, an indoor café, a free health fair and more at its holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next door is “Secret Gardens — Unique Gifts,” a gift shop open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 610-623-1645, e-mail connect@thegardenchurch.org or visit www.thegardenchurch.org.
Monday, Nov. 17
Shelby Lynne will be performing at The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., at 8 p.m. She is a Best New Artist Grammy winner for her country, blues, southern soul, roots rock, swing, jazz and adult contemporary pop style. For tickets, call 800-37-GRAND or visit www.ticketsatthegrand.org.
Ongoing through Dec. 6
A new art exhibit featuring images of the John Chads and Barns-Brinton houses will run through Dec. 6 at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. For more information, call 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Ongoing through Dec. 31
The Media Library, Front and Jackson streets in Media, holds an array of storytimes for infants through age 8. For a current schedule or more information, visit www.medialibrary.org.
Ongoing to Saturday, Jan. 10
“Second Saturday Media” takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Over 40 businesses and organizations along State Street in downtown Media host artists, musicians, poets, authors, dancers and other art forms. For more information, call 610-566-5210.
Ongoing through Saturday, Feb. 14
“El Ocho Loco” will take place at Tango 411 Studio, 119 Gayley St. in Media. Work on your technique, try something new or just dance with friends. No partner or experience is necessary. For more information, call 610-864-2323.
