RIDLEY TOWNSHIP– Ridley Township Police Division veteran James Dougherty is the brand new captain of the police division and Daniel Smith is now lieutenant of the division. Dougherty has been a member of the police division for 30 years. Smith joined the power in 1998.
Each males have been sworn into workplace on the latest township commissioners’ assembly by Delaware County Court docket of Frequent Pleas Choose Jack Whelan.
Dougherty will substitute Scott Willoughby, who’s now retired on incapacity.
Rose Tree Place declares fall lineup of occasions for space seniors
Rose Tree Place, a Watermark Retirement Group, just lately introduced its lineup of lessons and excursions this fall. All choices are open to each residents and space seniors who’re vaccinated; RSVPs are required.
Space seniors are welcome to hitch Rose Tree Place on the following occasions: Oct. 7, 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., seniors can meet at Linvilla Orchards for a guided historical past tour by tractor; Oct. 20, from 3-4 p.m., Andrew Wyatt Artwork Present introduced by Pat Richardson of Cell Artwork Present; Oct. 27, 2 – 2:45 p.m., Ballroom Dancing Class, introduced by Gene and Ray of LaPierre Ballroom Dance Studio; Oct. 28, 2-3 p.m., guided bus tour of the historic Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitors meet at Laurel Hill Cemetery ; Oct. 28, 3 – 3:45 p.m., ghost tales of Delaware County introduced by Dr. Joseph Edgette; and Nov. 9, 7-8 p.m., Paul Del Rossi Large Band presents an evening of music and dancing.
All occasions at Rose Tree Place are complimentary and require an RSVP upfront as a result of restricted availability. Rose Tree Place is positioned at 500 Sandy Financial institution Rd., Higher Windfall. To be taught extra or reserve a spot, contact Rose Tree Place Group Life Director Karen Holahan at 610-565-1405 ext. 105 or [email protected]
League of Ladies Voters presents Chester Metropolis candidates discussion board
League of Ladies Voters of Central Delaware County will host a Chester Metropolis Council Candidates Discussion board, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12.
The occasion will probably be livestreamed via YouTube.
County presents a candidates discussion board will characteristic the three candidates working for 2 openings on Chester Metropolis Council. Election Day is Nov. 2. Candidates are Democrats Stefan Roots and Portia West and Inexperienced Get together candidate Kearni Warren.
Tiffany Griffin, a lawyer and LWV-CDC member, will reasonable. The candidate discussion board is free and open to the general public and will probably be live-streamed on YouTube. To entry the reside stream, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OrSv4C3qMM.
Questions submitted by 12 midday on the day earlier than the discussion board usually tend to be reviewed and used. No questions will probably be accepted by way of the reside streaming.
To submit questions for the candidates, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvCLcmOvHtv4Shl_EQQGBkx7Y4N39xjcd25RZvaUkE5mu2g/viewform?usp=send_form
For register for the occasions, contact League of Ladies Voters of Central Delaware County at 610-566-5474.
Fall craft truthful occurs in Havertown Saturday
A fall craft truthful will happen 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Yard Pub, previously Tip O’Leary’s, 300 West Chester Pike, Havertown. The occasion will characteristic presents, wreaths, soaps, portraits, jewellery and extra.
For info, name Lauren Weber at 610-470-5109 or e-mail [email protected]/.
Delco Movie Competition returns this weekend
The sixth annual Delco Movie Competition is again, following a 12 months off, and it will likely be each on-line and in-person, with free admission, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 and 2- 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. The competition is hosted by The Foundry Church, 25 Cedar Rd., Wallingford.
All kinds of brief movies, options, documentaries and extra will probably be featured. On Oct. 9, the next characteristic movies will probably be proven: A Hidden Star, 2-3 p.m.; Cuba Libre, 3:30-4 p.m.; The Place We’re Going, 5-6:30 p.m.; and Espresso with God, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Delco Movie Competition is a part of Delco Arts Week. Go to http://Facebook.dom/delcofilmfesetival for extra info.
Gamers Membership presents ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ Oct. 8-17
“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” will open Friday, Oct. 8 at The Gamers Membership of Swarthmore and run till Sunday, Oct. 17. Charlie Brown and your complete Peanuts gang take the stage and discover life’s nice questions as they play baseball, wrestle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and have a good time the enjoyment of friendship. This beloved musical is directed by Vincent Raspa. There will probably be double matinees for the Sunday exhibits at 11 a.m. and three p.m.
For extra info on tickets, instances, and present COVID coverage tips, go to http://www.pcstheater.org.
Darby Fireplace Co. reminds residents of fireplace prevention ideas
To honor Fireplace Prevention Week, October 3-9, Darby Fireplace Firm is partnering with the Nationwide Fireplace Safety Affiliation® (NFPA®), the official sponsor of Fireplace Prevention Week for greater than 90 years, to advertise this 12 months’s Fireplace Prevention Week marketing campaign, “Be taught the Sounds of Fireplace Security!”
In accordance with the NFPA, useless batteries prompted one-quarter (26%) of smoke alarm failures. All alarms needs to be put in and maintained correctly in each dwelling, changed each 10 years, and should replicate the wants of everybody within the family, together with these with disabilities.
“With out correct preparation, a small emergency can develop to turn into a significant incident with accidents and fatalities,” mentioned Firefighter and Recruitment and Retention Chairman, Jim Sales space. “Emergency response training and planning may be personalized to satisfy the wants of everybody throughout the family, and are important for stopping tragedies from occurring.”
DFC encourages neighborhood members to undertake this 12 months’s Fireplace Prevention Week theme, and needs to share ideas.
* A steady set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or hearth. Get out, name 9-1-1, and keep out.
* A single chirp each 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and should be modified.
* All smoke alarms should be changed after 10 years.
* Chirping that continues after the battery has been changed means the alarm is on the finish of its life and
the unit should be changed.
* Be sure that smoke and CO alarms meet the wants of all members of the family, together with these with sensory or bodily disabilities.
Darby Fireplace Co. is at the moment searching for people to hitch their crew as firefighters and junior firefighters.To be taught extra about Darby Fireplace Firm and the way to become involved, go to http://JoinDarby1.orgto fill out an inquiry type.
Christ Church invitations neighborhood to go to pumpkin patch
The annual Pumpkin Patch at Christ Church, 104 Nevin St., Ridley Park is bursting on the seams this 12 months with an array of pumpkins of each measurement and selection. The pumpkin patch will probably be open, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
With assist from Verone’s Collision, Ridley Park Police Division, Ridley Excessive College Cross Nation crew, native scouts, neighbors, and the Christ Church congregation, the church garden are crammed to the brim with pumpkins, ready for individuals to return and choose their pumpkins.
The pumpkins come to Ridley Park all the best way from the Navajo Indian Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. Every pumpkin buy helps Navajo Nation agriculture one other season. Moreover, twelve % of this 12 months’s proceeds will probably be donated to the Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Fund. The fund promotes youth literacy and will get books into the arms of kids and households in want. The church may even host a e book drive on the Pumpkin Patch for brand spanking new and gently used youngsters and youth books. Donations may be dropped off throughout Pumpkin patch hours. This Saturday, Oct. 9, Christ Church will kick off pumpkin season with a celebration from 1-3 p.m., that includes reside music by Fridge Band, popcorn, pumpkin choosing, and yard video games. For extra info, name 610-521-1626 or go to:https://www.christchurchridleypark.org/pumpkin-patch.
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