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The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC): is proud to announce it will hold its annual A Bit of the Arts Holiday Fine Art Show and sale at the 20th Century Club (84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne) November 27 from 4-8 p.m. and November 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is FREE to the public.

Veterans Drive-thru: State Rep. Leanne Krueger will host a drive-through veterans appreciation lunch to honor local veterans and share information on resources available to them. Veterans are invited to reserve a spot for the drive-through event, which will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30 at American Legion Post 926, 3220 Concord Road, Aston. As veterans drive through, they will receive a bagged lunch as well as information about benefits and services available for them. The event is free, but RSVP is required. Interested veterans should contact Kruegers office at 610-534-6880 or RepKrueger@pahouse.net to reserve their spot for this event.

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center: will host author and speaker Kurt Muse November 14, 7-8 p.m., as he recounts his harrowing tale of imprisonment in Panama and daring rescue by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) in 1989. He will speak adjacent AHMECs Hughes MH-6J helicopter, which was recreated from parts of the Little Bird that rescued him. The Museum will stream the event live over Zoom, and a limited number of VIP tickets are available to attend in person, meet Muse, and receive a signed copy of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom. Attendees are asked to make a $20 donation to AHMEC to participate via Zoom. VIP ticket holders are required to donate a minimum of $1000, and abide by the Museums safety precautions, including mask-wearing and social distancing. Attendance onsite will not exceed 30 people and will be subject to cancellation if required by state or local public health mandates. Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 or visit http://www.americanhelicopter.museum for more information.

Moms Demand Action Virtual Rally: MomsDadsGrandparents, demand that our politicians step up to the education plate and serve our kids! No one knows better than you that our leaders have failed to adequately support childcare services and Pre-K education programs and have shortchanged K-12 education at every turn during these COVID times. Join the Moms Demand Action Virtual Rally via Zoom Oct 29 at 4 p.m. and demand that Harrisburg and Washington act now. Register at http://bit.ly/MomsRally and prepare to share your challenges and ideas.

The Delaware Art Museum: will present a celebration of essential workers throughout Wilmington with a photography exhibition launching on November 11, 2020, in the Museums Orientation Hallway. The exhibition is set to open on Veterans Day. The Museum is open every Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with hours extended to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit: is offering a free workshop to help parents better navigate the often-challenging roadmap of educating their children with disabilities or learning challenges who may need extra help. (The content of this workshop is geared toward parents. There will be no Act 48 or continuing education credit offered if a professional chooses to attend this workshop.) Parents can learn the techniques to help them work with their anxious child, including: 1. What parents need to know about the symptoms and types of anxiety; 2. How to support and talk to your child about anxiety; 3. How to help your child challenge their fears; 4. Strategies to teach your child to manage daily anxiety. November 9, 68 p.m., Via Zoom (Link to be sent via email the morning of the event.), Presenter: Karen Neifer, Professional Development Specialist. There is no cost to attend, but registration is necessary. Register here: HYPERLINK "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-parents-can-do-to-help-their-anxious-child-tickets-121247651991"Free Parent Workshop-Anxiety in Children

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) and the Veterans Legacy Project: invite Delaware County students in grades 6-8 to enter the 2020 Veterans Day Essay Contest. The purpose of the contest is to challenge students to think about war and freedom in ways they never have before, to gain a sense of pride in our country and to honor and respect those brave individuals who have risked their lives for our freedom. The first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes and a certificate and will be invited to read their essays at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Media November 11, at 11:11 a.m. The deadline to submit essay entries is November 4.

Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR): offers free and confidential counseling in person and through our 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. The agency provides medical, police and court accompaniment. DCWAR also facilitates support groups for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault, and Teen Survivors of Sexual Assault. Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services please contact our 24-hour hotline at 610-566-4342.

Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services: offer 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 please contact Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services at 610-566-4386.

Ridley High School Class of 1980: Reunion date change: November 13, 2021 - 40th Reunion - Springfield Country Club. Send updated contact information to idleyHighSchool1980@gmail.com. Join our Facebook page RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980. Discounted hotel rooms available at Courtyard Marriott Springfield if you mention RIDLEY HS CLASS of 1980.

Girls in Science and Technology (GIST): is a fun, educational program that provides girls with hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center. It also provides them with female role models studying and working in STEM disciplines. One-hour online sessions will be held approximately every other Saturday from October 10-March 20. Time: 2-3 p.m. Topics covered: astronomy, physics of flight, energy, chemistry, mechanical engineering, coding and robotics Aimed at: grades 3-8. For more information, see the GIST webpage or contact the Museum at 610-436-9600 or info@americanhelicopter.museum.

Scholarships available: In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, its more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Through November 10, Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) are calling on Pennsylvania youth volunteers to apply for scholarships and national recognition through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Pennsylvania students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months virtually or otherwise. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site: ESPHS has implemented new safety guidelines, including required use of masks, physical distancing, and increased cleaning and sanitization. Visitors will tour the historic site using a modified version of The Voices of Eastern State Audio Tour, the organizations signature program. The audio tour, which is narrated by actor Steve Buscemi and features the voices of former prisoners and correctional staff, will guide visitors on a one-way path through the penitentiary complex. The modified route will include popular points of interest such as Al Capones Cell, Death Row, and the award-winning exhibit Prisons Today: Questions in the Age of Mass Incarceration. Visitors can also watch the 20 animated short films that were created by incarcerated artists for ESPHSs 2019 project Hidden Lives Illuminated. It will be the first time that these films will be screened on site since public screenings on the penitentiarys faade were completed last summer.

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