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May 8 – May 14, 2019

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY Award-Winning Journalist Lu Ann Cahn Rise & Dream Philly Teen NEWS HERE! to Share Her Inspirational Journey Conference May 18 May 13 at Realtor Michelle Leonard’s Monthly Dinner Series Dine & Dish at Nectar u Ann Cahn, respected former NBC10 TV awardwinning journalist, will be the keynote speaker for Realtor Michelle Leonard’s Dine & Dish on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Nectar, located at 1091 Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn. Join Lu Ann for an intimate evening

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Youth Service, Inc. and The Advocacy Institute Join Forces to Empower Teens at Free Conference

Lu Ann Cahn will be the keynote speaker for Realtor Michelle Leonard’s Dine & Dish on Monday, May 13, at Nectar, located at 1091 Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn.

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as she shares her experiences, struggles, and triumphs in her personal and professional life. The evening is open to the public and begins promptly at 6 p.m. with a “meet and greet” reception, followed by a seated dinner presented by award winning Executive Chef Patrick Feury.

“I can’t wait to Dish & Dine and share my story with you,” said Cahn. “I’ll be talking about my journey as a two time cancer survivor, an eight-time Emmy award-winning journalist and someone who got life unstuck by daring to do something new every single day for a year. I hope you’ll leave inspired, motivated and recharged when we meet at Nectar!

See you there.”

Today, in addition to being an author and in demand speaker, Lu Ann is the Director of Career Services for Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.

“I have heard Lu Ann Cahn speak and she is an incredibly inspirational and entertaining speaker,” said Dine & Dish Founder and Chairwoman Michelle Leonard. “I know everyone will find Lu Ann dynamic and motivational, as they get an up close peek into her secrets of success why she is so accomplished and has reached so many achievements in various areas of her life. Join me at Nectar for this unique, inspiring and delicious experience!”

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Wallo267, a social media powerhouse known for his raw and gritty style and who turned his life around after spending 20 years in prison, will keynote the free Rise & Dream Philly Teen Conference, May 18. outh Service, Inc. (YSI) and The Advocacy Institute (AI) announce their first-ever Rise & Dream Philly Teen Conference, a collaboration that joins YSI’s 17th annual “I Can Dream” Teen Conference and AI’s 4th annual #RISE Youth Summit. The free, day-long conference was created to empower Philadelphia youth and to help them combat the negative influences and peer pressure they face in their everyday lives.

The conference will take place on Saturday, May 18 in Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center and will feature a new and compelling program.

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Wolf Performing Arts Center Presents “The Addams Family” olf Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit located in Bryn Mawr, will present “The Addams Family” May 10 - May 12 at Wolf Performing Arts

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Performing in the Wolf PAC’s production of “The Addams Family” are, from left – Genevieve Duska (Wednesday Addams), 9th grade, Conestoga High School; Leo Flora (Gomez Addams), 9th grade, Friends’ Central School; Annajean Gionta (Morticia Addams), 11th grade, Haverford High School, Aaron Grossman (Uncle Fester), 9th grade, Conestoga High School; Gavin Rasmussen (Lucas Beineke), 12th grade, The Shipley School. See performances May 10 - May 12 at Wolf Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater.

Center’s Black Box Theater. The production features 27 sixth through twelfth grade students from 15 unique schools in the See Wolf Performing Arts Center Presents “The Addams Family” page 8

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EVEN MORE EVENTS “Inhabited” Exhibit This May exhibition at Ardmore’s Black Moth Gallery will showcase a range of styles and perspective on the theme of the landscape, from the natural to the man-made and fantastical. “Inhabited” encompasses the natural landscape that is home to and beaming with creatures, including our own, who value and depend on the cycles and roles each component plays. The works of art that celebrate the spaces we find joy in our activities, respite, memories, aspirations, and resources from help the viewers appreciate the precious surroundings we all too often breeze past. Invited Artists: Mary Brady Begnardi, Russell Brodie, Jean Burdick, Suzanne Francis, Paul Gallo, Sandra Hoffman, Stefanie Lieberman, John Pompeo, Alex Ramos, Kerry Sacco, Sharon Strasburg, and Ella Yang. This year proceeds will be donated to the non-profit land conservation organization, Natural Lands, to support efforts in protecting the beauty and necessity of the lands in our region. Join Black Moth Gallery on Friday May 10 for an artists’ reception from 6-9 p.m. Wine and light fare will be served compliments of awarding-winning JPM Catering and Events.

Free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1258494090992342/.

Dance Fitness Class On Fridays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m., Dance instructor Betsy Klausman leads a new Dance Fitness Class at New Horizons Senior Center.

Dust off your dancin’ shoes. Learn easy dance steps to Latin music while getting some fun exercise. No partner required. Just bring comfy shoes!

Interested parties can stop by New Horizons Senior Center to a make an appointment, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610-664-2366. Come early, and enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2.

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May 8 – May 14, 2019

Please join Epiphany Singers on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. for their final concert of the season: “Into Paradise.” Held in the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, this performance will feature the stunning sacred works of Bach and Fauré. Program: Bach Cantata BWV 12, Fauré Requiem. Epiphany Singers, founded by director Danielle Molan in 2017, is an auditioned choral ensemble of young adults. Its mission is to provide college students and young working professionals from different parts of Philadelphia with a well-rounded choral experience of the highest caliber. Focusing on building community, musical growth and artistry, ES strives to push young artists to experience a wide variety of repertoire from throughout history while providing Philadelphia with beautiful performances. In the past two seasons ES has performed at numerous churches throughout Philadelphia as well as Andrea Clearfield’s Salon. Concert is open to the public. No tickets are required. Freewill offering. Complimentary parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Cathedral. GPS address: 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia. Additional information,call/text: 610-223-4191.

12th Annual Phila. Region Youth String Music Musicians Concert The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music) and PRYSM-YA (PRYSM Young Artists) ensembles will take to the stage for their 12th Annual Festival Concert. The concert will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 3 p.m. and will be held in Cen tennial Hall at the Haverford School, located at 750 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, PA. PRYSM will perform Tchaikovsky’s Elegy for String Orchestra, Britten’s Simple Symphony and Anderson’s Jazz Pizzicato. PRYSM Young Artists will perform Mozart and Caponegro’s First Movement from Symphony No. 40, as well as Dvořák and Sievig’s “Cavatina” from Romantische Stucke. Both ensembles will join together and perform an arrangement of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings in C Major. General admission to this event is $15, and free for students under 18 years of age. For information, call 215-545-0502.

Main Line Health Auxiliaries Present an Afternoon at the Theatre Since 2007, the combined auxiliaries of the Main Line Health system have joined forces to hold an event every two years to encourage camaraderie and exchange of ideas, and to raise money for Nursing Excellence. The hospitals include Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation, Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli and Riddle. This year’s event on Sunday, May 19, will feature a performance of “Saturday Night Fever” at the Media Theatre in Media, PA. Guests will enjoy a cash bar cocktail reception catered by Fellini’s Cafe at 12:15 p.m. prior to showtime. The cost is $65 per person and includes free parking. To RSVP, visit https://www.mainlinehealth.org/

Delaware Valley Iris Society Flower Show The Delaware Valley Iris Society Flower Show will be held Sunday, May 19, 12 4 p.m. at Jenkins Arbore tum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA 19333. The Delaware Valley Iris Society (DVIS) will once again be hosting a show with both stalks of colorful irises and flower arrangements containing irises.

All types of irises may be there, but the majority will be tall bearded irises. The organization welcomes anyone who is interested to come and exhibit at the show.

You need not be a member of either DVIS or Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, there is no entry fee, and you do not need to pre-register. Anyone interested in exhibiting should plan on arriving at 8 a.m. with their irises. The flower show will be open to the public between 12 and 4 p.m. Photography is encouraged! There will be knowledgeable members on hand to answer any iris questions that you might have. Free of charge. All are welcome. No pre-registration is required. For information email the show chair Svetlana McCoy-Rusanova at svetamcc@gmail.com or call her at 856-383-3803. A coupon will be available at this show for a free iris at the DVIS July iris sale, also to be held at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. For directions to Jenkins, visit www.jenkinsarboretum.org. theatre, call 484-596-5599 or email Navarro-brewery@mlhs.org.

Long Term Care At New Horizons Senior Center on Tuesday May 14 at 1 p.m., Stephen King, CLTC will present everything you need to know about Long Term Care Insurance such as what it is, why you need it, what is covered, and how to determine what you need. Bring your adult children so they can learn about LTC also. Come early (at noon) to enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for a suggested donation of only $2 before the workshop! For more information or to sign up for lunch, stop by 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth or call 610-664-2366.

Keeping a Colonial Household: Living History Sunday at Historic Graeme Park Keeping house in colonial times involved many activities we take for granted in today’s world. Lacking modern conveniences, our foremothers did all the washing, sewing, and spinning by hand. Meals were prepared at an open hearth from food grown or raised on the property, and beer and candles had to be produced in large quantities for even a modest-sized household. Join Graeme Park on Sunday May 19 between 12 noon and 3 p.m. for a day of learning about the activities that took place in a colonial household, such as: Hearth Cooking, Spinning & Needlework, Brewing Beer, Washing and Ironing, Tending the KitchenGarden, Candle Dipping, Games & Playtime Activities. The Living History activities on the grounds are free of charge. There is a modest cost of $5/person (12+); $3/child 3-11 to tour the Keith House. This reflects a discount of $1 from the usual $6 cost for 12-64 year-olds. This program is being presented by the Friends of Graeme Park, with the support of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Graeme Park is located at 859 County Line Rd. in Horsham. It is owned by the PHMC and is administered by the Friends of Graeme Park. Regular hours are Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m., last tour no later than 3 p.m.; admission is charged for tours. Call 215-343-0965 for details. Directions are available at www.graemepark.org.

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ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS UK Jazz Great Neville Dickie and the Midiri Brothers Make Triumphant Return to Tri-State Jazz Society ccomplished English stride and boogiewoogie pianist Neville Dickie and the Midiri Brothers present a traditional jazz, stride and swing program on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield,

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World-class stride pianist Neville Dickie, on his sixth encore tour from England, will rejoin the Tri-State Jazz veterans Joe and Paul Midiri at Tri-State Jazz Society’s concert at Haddonfield United Methodist Church, on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.

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“Understanding the broader impact of this crisis across businesses and the community will enable a collective approach to solutions, and we invite representatives from every industry to attend,” says Gary Smith, CCEDC President and CEO. “We want to ensure employers can recognize the signs of substance abuse and mental health issues, approach them with compassion and be aware of practical resources for businesses and affected employees.”

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R I S E & D R E A M P H I L LY TEEN CONFERENCE Continued from front page

The conference’s theme, “Find Yourself, Be Yourself,” is a call to action for teens all over Philadelphia to feel comfortable with themselves and to rise above the adverse conditions that surround them while they work towards their goals and dreams. The conference’s aim is to help local teenagers build a sense of identity and help them be better prepared to find solutions to the daily issues they encounter. Through a panel of experts and workshops, participants will leave inspired, educated and supported in their daily lives. As part of the conference’s activities, teen attendees will be broken into workshop groups based on age and the gender they identify with and work together to create and present skits related to the conference’s theme.

Keynote Speaker and Performers: Wallo267, a social media powerhouse known for his raw and gritty style and who turned his life around after spending 20 years in prison, will keynote the conference. Wallo267 has been captivating audiences on social media for the past two years and his content is viewed an average of 5.5 million times a week on Instagram. Having grown up in similar living conditions as many of the teens that will attend the conference, Wallo267 will share how he became successful after dealing with setbacks in his life.

Project Positive, a Philadelphia based dance organization that uses hip hop to inspire the youth in their community, will open the conference’s program. ÅrÄmØ, uses her passion for music to fulfill her purpose of being the “Voice of the Young People,” and will also perform.

All attendees will receive a complimentary light breakfast and lunch, a #RISEandDREAM t-shirt, prizes, including backpacks and wireless speakers, and free admission to the Underground party that will feature performances from various local youth artists following the conference.

The Rise & Dream Philly Teen Conference is free and easily accessible by public transportation. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (after party to follow until 5 p.m.) at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center in Philadelphia and is open to teenagers aged 13 to 18.

For information on the Rise & Dream Philly Teen Conference or to register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/rise-dream-phillyteen-conference-registration-58942326084.

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Explore the History and Philosophy of Jewish Spiritual Worship New six-session course offered by Chabad of Penn Wynne in Wynnewood his month, Rabbi Brennan of Chabad of Penn Wynne in Rabbi Zalman Abraham, of JLI’s Brooklyn headquarters.

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania will offer With All My Heart, a “Prayer is meant to be so much more than that. It’s a way to new six-session course by the acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learn- relieve stress; find focus, clarity, and connection to a raw and ing Institute (JLI) that will examine the Jewish art of prayer vulnerable place deep within us; or even just to start each day from a positive, humble, and grateful frame of mind.” and spiritual experience.

With All My Heart explores questions such as: What is JewBeginning Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m., participants in the course will study the history and philosophy of Jewish wor- ish prayer? How do we achieve intimacy with G-d? What is ship, seeking to discover the deep, elegant structure em- the mystical meaning, power, and impact of our prayers? If bedded within the Jewish prayer book and within Judaism’s prayer is a journey, what is its destination? And how do we practice focused mindfulness while engaging in our day-toancient synagogue traditions.

“Responsibilities pull us in so many directions that we sel- day responsibilities?

Rabbi Laibl Wolf, founder and dean of Spiritgrow and author dom get a chance to reflect on our lives, our mission in this world, what’s true, and what really matters to us,” said Rabbi of Practical Kabbalah, commented about the course, “TalkBrennan of Chabad of Penn Wynne, the local JLI instructor ing to G-d, or discovering the deeper self, is not taught or in Wynnewood. “Even much of religion seems to have be- experienced by most Jews in a lifetime. It is therefore heroic come routine and devoid of heartfelt feeling and spirituali- of JLI to tackle this gap and bridge it with an excellent course ty. This course is out to debunk that notion and reclaim the that includes experiential elements like meditation.”

Like all JLI programs, this course is designed to appeal to ‘spirit’ within spiritual practice.”

According to JLI’s website, the course promises to “outline people at all levels of knowledge, including those without profound Jewish prayer techniques that lend wings to our any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All emotions and words to our yearnings, allowing us to com- JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be municate with something much larger than ourselves, and affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house feel comfort and shelter within a reality that’s more whole, of worship.

Interested students may call 610-529-9011 or visit www.chabadmore intense, more real, and more beautiful.”

“We tend to turn to prayer when we’re out of options, seek- pennwynne.org/JLI for registration and for other course-relating some kind of magical intervention when we’re having ed information. JLI courses are presented in Wynnewood in trouble dealing with what life throws our way,” explained conjunction with Chabad of Penn Wynne.

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Lu Ann Cahn to Share Her Inspirational Journey Continued from front page

Tickets are on sale for $50 per person, which includes a three-course dinner, tax and gratuity. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter.

To purchase a ticket, call Nectar at 610-725-9000 and give them your credit card number to reserve your seat. Or you can go to Nectar’s website www.tastenectar.com – on the navigation tab select Cart – Gift Cards – tap on $50 Gift Card> Add to cart> fill out the form (State for Dine & Dish Event) and name of your guests> Add to cart> Check out page> Paypal.

Nectar is located at 1091 Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn, PA.

Dance Fitness Class for Seniors On Fridays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m., Dance instructor Betsy Klausman leads a new Dance Fitness Class at New Horizons Senior Center. Dust off your dancin’ shoes. Learn easy dance steps to Latin music while getting some fun exercise. No partner required. Just bring comfy shoes! Interested parties can stop by New Horizons Senior Center to a make an appointment, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610-664-2366.

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By Jerry H. Bloom, Staff Writer Special Events • Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets in Historic Philadelphia, hosts the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival, featuring hand-made steel-framed and silkwrapped giant lighted sculptures, created by traditional Chinese methods, May 1 through June 30, with 29 larger-than-life illuminated displays made of 2,000 individual lanterns and 20,000 LED lights in brilliant colors. Highlights feature a 200-foot long Franklin Square presents the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival through June 30. phoenix, a walk-through dragon tunnel, mythological creatures created from small glass bottles filled with colored water, and a host of interactive installations such as lit swings and a fortune-telling wheel.

The lanterns are viewed for free during daytime, while a ticket is required for nighttime entrance after six p.m. For complete ticket information, visit http://historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestival.

• Philly With A Twist will host a Brunch So Hard cruise on Spirit of Philadelphia, 401 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia, Sunday May 19, at a cost of $80 per person. Boarding starts 11:05 - 11:10 a.m. Doors close at 12 p.m. Boat leaves dock at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Cruise includes: Afternoon Sailing on the Delaware River; 3.5 Hour Open Bar; All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet; Acoustic music provided by Covert Pop Duo; Multiple live DJs; games and giveaways. 21+. For reservations or info, call 267-980 -1249 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-so-hard-hosted-by-philly-with-a-twist-tickets-56068664886.

On Stage • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, will host Sharon Katz & The Peace Train performing a special concert May 18, at 8 p.m., to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s election in South Africa. Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, helped spread his vision. Included in the ticket price is a sampling of South African food, wine and a traditional Rooibos tea. For tickets ($20 advance; $25 at the door) or info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/mandelas-election-anniversary-concert-tickets-54955600681.

• World Cafe Live Philadelphia, 3025 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, presents KT Tunstall and Maddie Ross, Friday, May 17 – Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. Tunstall has toured the world many times over and has outsold every other female artist in the UK. LA-based Indie Rocker Maddie Ross writes pop-punky love songs and guitar-driven anthems. For info and tickets, visit www.worldcafelive.com/event/1732943-kt-tunstall-philadelphia.

• 1812 Productions presents The God Project through May 19 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place in Philadelphia. In an overstocked Swedish furniture store, two co-workers and their omnipresent manager unpack the cosmic mystery behind Some Assembly Required, with only their Sunday School memories and an Allen wrench to guide them. For tickets ($28 - $44) or information, call 215-592-9560 or visit www.1812productions.org/the-god-project.

Dining Around • Main & Vine, 789 East Lancaster Avenue in Villanova, PA, offers Chef Karen Nicholas’s Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at a cost of $28 per person, $15 for kids 10 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Enjoy omelets, carving stations, pastries and breakfast and lunch offerings. Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar additional $6 each. Newly constructed patio opens this month. For reservations or info, call 484-380-3688 or visit http://mainandvinebistro.com.

• Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue in Wayne, PA, offers a Mother’s Day Tea Party on Saturday, May 11, 1 - 4 p.m., at a cost of $50 for adult and child (Please register child only). In this three-hour workshop, mothers and their daughter/son will learn about and prepare dishes for a High Tea, hear about English table etiquette and experience the diverse blend of flavors, textures, colors and herbs while enjoying a meal together. European Culinary Instructor Birgit Eichinger will offer a hands-on experience in the kitchen. For info and to register, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/wayneart/Activity_Search/mother-s-day-tea-party/8388.

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English Song Recital Featuring Graham & Robin Bier May 11 Co-directors of Les Canards Chantants, ensemble in residence, in solo performance at Glencairn Museum raham Bier, bass-baritone, and Robin Bier, contralto, present “Fairest Isle: Music and Poetry from Britain” in Glencairn Museum’s Great Hall on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Though the Biers have been heard frequently at Glencairn Museum as co-directors of renowned early-music vocal ensemble Les Canards Chantants (https://lescanardschantants.com), this performance features them as soloists in a recital of the best of English poetry exquisitely set to music by British song composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Pairings of poet and composer include Robert Louis Stevenson and Ralph Vaughan Williams,

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Robin and Graham Bier, founders and co-directors of solo-voice ensemble Les Canards Chantants, perform May 11 at Glencairn Museum.

William Shakespeare and Gerald Finzi, John Keats and Charles Villiers Stanford, A.E. Housman and George Butterworth, Robert Browning and Arthur Somervell, and W.H. Auden and Elisabeth Lutyens.

Graham and Robin Bier are accompanied by acclaimed Philadelphia pianist Mark Livshits.

Doors open at 7 p.m. $20 General Admission, $15 Basic Members/ Seniors/Students, Free for Gold and Patron Members. Advance tickets and Patron members-only reserved seats available until 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, at the Museum or call 267-502-2990; after May 11, only at the door.

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Annual Fashion Show at Harcum is “Hot” Couture Two College Designers Nab Invites to Atlantic City Fashion Week riginal designs and collections from Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students were showcased at the Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College

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Left – Ashley Bernadel, Fashion Designer, created this dress for her “Industrial Royalty” collection, letting the textile inform her evening gown. She used its rich texture and heavy hand to create an exquisitely draped dress fit for a queen. on April 26. This year the theme was “Reaching for the Stars,” and the collections were haute couture.

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in Klein Hall lining a u-shaped catwalk under purple stars projected on the walls and ceiling.

Senior Danielle Rice emerged with the Best of Show Award; Ashley Bernadel won Best Senior Collection; and Kendra Kennedy won Best Junior Collection.

Fashion students receive professional critique and judging as part of the Fashion Design program and Fashion Show production. Fashion critiques were offered by Frank Agostino, Owner/Designer Agostino; Mark Vitulano, Author, The Betsey Johnson Story; Angela Edmonds, Showroom 77; and Robyn Dombey, QVC. Serving as show judges were Lamont and Jeana Bowling, Producers of Atlantic City Fashion Week, who invited Danielle Rice and Neneh Jalloh to show collections in their Fall show.

Winifred Curtis and Julian Crooks were the principal faculty responsible for event coordination. Camille Avent emceed the program.

“A League of Their Own” with Author and Film Critic Elizabeth Weitzman at BMFI Next at BMFI is a double-header evening featuring the homerun comedy “A League of Their Own” on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Immediately following Penny Marshall’s iconic 1992 film, all-star author and film critic Elizabeth Weitzman will sign copies of her new book, “Renegade Women in Film and TV.” This charmingly illustrated and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television features a chapter on “A League of Their Own” star, Geena Davis, and debuts during an historic time of change in the entertainment industry. Tickets are $12.50 for general admission, $10 for seniors and students, and $8 for BMFI members and children under 18. Copies of the book “Renegade Women in Film and TV” will be available for purchase in BMFI’s atrium from Main Point Books. Author Elizabeth Weitzman will sign books after the film.

Tickets are available through www.BrynMawrFilm.org or at the Box Office during operating hours. Bryn Mawr Film Institute is located at 824 W. Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr, PA. The day after BMFI’s event, Elizabeth Weitzman continues her book tour at Main Point Books, where she will sign copies of “Renegade” as part of the Talks & Treats series on Friday, May 17.

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Uppercut Gym Joins Sydney Harper Foundation’s Fight Against Wilms Disease n New Year’s Day, Uppercut Gym in Narberth challenged members to jump-start a healthy new year by joining a “Healthy Eating Challenge.” The premise was simple: clean up your act or pay – toward a good cause. Gym members were given simple guidelines and a food list to follow. The penalty for consuming a disallowed food or beverage was $5. By the end of the challenge, gym members had lost a total of 268 pounds and raised $1,100 for the Sydney Harper Foundation!

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Uppercut Gym joins Sydney Harper Foundation’s fight against Wilms Disease. Shown are Uppercut Gym Owner Rodney Rappe with Michelle Haslam, President and Co-Founder, Sydney Harper Foundation.

Uppercut Gym offers personal training, small group classes, boxing, and martial arts instruction in a private small group environment for men, women and children of all ages and skill levels. Each year, owner and personal trainer, Rodney Rappe, encourages his clients to take their health and fitness to the next level by participating in the challenge. He believes that by encouraging people to read labels and educate themselves about what they are eating during the month of January, that they will develop the skills needed improve eating habits for the rest of the year. While clients were losing pounds and inches, they still slipped up on occasion and had to pay a penalty. Indulging in a beer, for example, required a $5 contribution to a pot.

Rappe, after hearing of the death of three-year-old Sydney Harper from complications of Wilms Disease in 2018, decided to donate this year’s January challenge proceeds to Sydney Harper Foundation. The majority of children who survive their initial cancer diagnosis face significant health-related issues that are most usually side effects from the treatments they received in response to the cancer. The money raised from the challenge will help give these kids the chance they deserve to live happy, healthy lives.

“I continue to be humbled by the outpouring of support from our local community,” said Sydney’s mother, Brittany. “We are thrilled that Uppercut Gym selected us as recipients for this year’s Healthy Eating Challenge. We appreciate Rodney and his clients’ compassion and support, and for going the distance together with us in our fight against pediatric cancer.”

Sydney Harper Foundation, based in Narberth, PA, was founded in 2018 following the unexpected death of three-yearold Sydney Harper from complications of Wilms Disease, a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer that often strikes without any symptoms. The foundation creates and funds programs that provide education and awareness of pediatric cancer; increase knowledge around early prevention, detection and treatment of Wilms Disease and other forms of pediatric cancer; provide support, resources and a sense of community to those impacted.

For information, contact michelle.haslam@sydneyharperfoundation.org.

Let’s Talk: A Puberty Lesson for 4th & 5th Graders and Their Parents Featuring Human Sexuality Educator and Author Al Vernacchio ost preadolescents have questions about the physical, emotional, and social changes happening to them and whether or not they are developing “normally.” Most parents feel unsure about how to guide their children into healthy, happy adolescence. Having the facts is a necessary first step for everyone. In this age-appropriate, medically accurate, and cringe-free presentation, kids will learn the basics about puberty and emerging sexuality, and parents will learn how to have positive dialogues about this journey with their kids.

This inclusive program will promote healthy development and help kids experience puberty with greater confidence and less anxiety. This FREE event will be held on Monday, May 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Lankenau Medical Center Auditorium, 100 E. Lancaster Avenue in Wynnewood.

Space is limited, so please register at: https://jenit0.wixsite.com/gain.

A Human Sexuality educator and consultant for over 25 years, Al Vernacchio has lectured, published articles, and offered workshops across the country. Al is the N-12 Sexuality Education Coordinator and chair of the Upper School English department at Friends’ Central School. He speaks nationally and his work has been featured on NPR and in The New York Times Magazine. Al has given four TED Talks and is the author of For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Young People About Sexuality, Values, and Health.

This program is designed for 4th and 5th grade families, but 6th grade families are welcome.

The event is FREE but donations are appreciated. The event is co-sponsored by the Lower Merion Gender Awareness and Inclusion Network (GAIN), Lankenau Medical Center DRI Council, Children’s Book World, and Philly Family Pride.

For information, contact Lower Merion GAIN: lmgenderawarenessinclusion@gmail.com.

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Full Circle Support Group: Find Purpose and Meaning in Your Later Years At New Horizons Senior Center on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., seniors are invited to join the Full Circle Support Group, facilitated by Janet Levit, MSW, LCSW. Full Circle is a comfortable and safe place for seniors to discuss ideas and strategies to develop rewarding, enriching and fulfilling ways to utilize their time and to get support for any pressing issues. Participants share strategies to find meaning and purpose in their later years and ways to enjoy the present while supporting each other in their goals. Stay after to enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2. Stop by 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, to sign up, or call 610-664-2366.

Lankenau Medical Center Golf Invitational The Women’s Board of Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood will hold its annual Golf Invitational at the challenging and award-winning Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia, PA, on Monday, June 3, 2019. All proceeds benefit nationally-acclaimed programs at Lankenau. A BBQ luncheon precedes a shotgun start that begins the 18-hole play. Cocktails and dinner will follow in the clubhouse. There are multiple awards (including a lease of a car) presented for best rounds, longest drive, hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin. Golfers (both male and female) and sponsors wishing to participate are requested to contact the Volunteer Office at 484-4762139 for registration and sponsorship details. Non-golfers are welcome at the 19th Hole reception and dinner.

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EDUCATION NEWS C OMMUNITY S UPPORTS U NDERSERVED S CHOLARS AT Local Mother of 5 Finds Relief from the Trials and Tribulations of Brick and Mortar School with Agora Cyber Charter School ABC-LM O PEN H OUSE hen physical bullying at school prompted Sara Atkins’ son to express that he, “no longer wanted to live,” the mother of five knew she needed to take immediate action to get her third grader out of the situation. The Lower Merion mother initially enrolled her son in a private day school, but the school incorrectly placed him in a special education program filled with slow learners. Unchallenged and eager to learn, he was deemed “annoying” to other students and teachers and was instructed to spend class time in the hallway. When the physical bully-

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Sara Atkins’ children are thriving with the help of Agora Cyber Charter School, a fully accredited, free, online cyber school offered in Pennsylvania.

Attending the Open House hosted by A Better Chance in Lower Merion are – ABC Board President Holly Morey, ABC Scholar Khalil Jeru-Ahmed, and Jim Morey.

Former ABC Board Member Curtis Wilson, Lower Merion Commissioner Anthony Stevenson, Board Member Terri Tyler, and Jelani Wilson. n April 28 an Open House hosted by A Better Chance in Lower Merion brought together current ABC-LM scholars with community leaders, supporters, and alumni, allowing the community to see and hear how ABC-LM profoundly impacts the lives of its scholars. For 45 years, A Better Chance Lower Merion has been changing the lives of academically-promising young men of color, giving them a solid foundation from which to develop into the next generation of society’s leaders.

ABC-LM reaches into underserved minority communities to recruit academically-talented students and immerses them in an intensive college preparation course. The scholars attend Lower Merion High School full time. Their education is supplemented by academic advising, SAT tutoring, and individual college placement counseling to ensure academic success.

ABC-LM works to build young men of character and responsibility through workshops, and volunteer and leadership opportunities. One hundred percent of ABC-LM graduates go on to colleges and universities. Since its founding in 1973, 90 ABC-LM scholars have attended prestigious universities including Georgetown, Howard, Tufts, and NYU.

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ing from other students began and then worsened, her heart broke—and her mind set on finding a safe educational environment where he could thrive.

Around the same time, doctors and Sara were trying to determine why one of her daughters was suffering from idiopathic anaphylaxis which led to pseudoseizures. Eventually diagnosed as an unidentified autoimmune disorder, the degree of the impact ranges from sleepiness, to anaphylactic shock requiring the use of an EpiPen or, in severe cases, hospitalization. She was told to take naps in class— a “solution” never brought to Sara’s attention until the day her daughter’s pseudoseizures got so bad at school that no one was able to wake her. After that, school simply told Sara that her daughter was no longer permitted on campus.

Lastly, there was Sara’s oldest daughter who was challenged with dyslexia and for some time received no support in coping with her learning disorder at the brick-and-mortar school she attended. Instead, teachers had her spend time coloring by herself while the rest of her classmates were engaged in reading class.

Sara’s son’s shocking comment about life, compounded by the lack of support for the physical and learning disabilities of her daughter created a “perfect storm” for Sara. After hearing that there would be an extra charge for special education accommodations at the day school, she considered the possibility of enrolling them in their brick and mortar public school, but religious reasons and issues with an IEP made it an impossibility.

This all led to Sara exploring the option of cyber schools, which led her to Agora Cyber Charter School, a fully accredited, free, online cyber school offered in Pennsylvania. Sara was “blown away” by Agora’s curriculum and support systems for individualized learning based on each student’s specific needs. It didn’t take long before Sara knew that with Agora she had landed on the ideal school for her children. That was six years ago, and from day one, Sara never looked back.

Unlike other cyber schools, Agora families are assigned family coaches who add an extra layer of dedication, motivation and planning to make sure students have a plan and stay on track. Family coaches work alongside guidance counselors and teachers, all of whom are available for support. These are just some of the driving forces behind the 86 percent re-enrollment rate which the school experienced over the past year and is what inspired Sara to call Agora, “a breath of fresh air.” Sara also adds, “The teachers and coaches actually listen to the child’s needs and this is the biggest gift someone could give me.”

Sara will enthusiastically recount with anyone the many success stories from her family’s journey with Agora, including one about her daughter with dyslexia. When she started with Agora, she couldn’t even do her ABCs, but now she is an enthusiastic reader and is thriving. Her eyes light up and it’s apparent that her brain is clicking in her special education class.

“One of our teachers at Agora suggested that our second son might be struggling with vision, and she was right! Imagine that, a teacher on the internet knew my child so well that she was able to guide us to a fix,” Sara said. “Every parent wants to know that their child is in the best and most productive learning environment possible, and we found that with Agora.

The individualized nature of their program and their ability to work with all students continues to blow me away. The supports they have in place through family coaches, guidance counselors and their amazing teachers make this a magical place.”

When Sara reached out to Agora she was looking not only for the ability to have her daughter with the autoimmune disorder in school as much as possible, but a school that worked with her overall unique family situation. Sara and her daughter found this in Agora. The individualized program at Agora even includes their new service dog, Bravo. Bravo can attend in-person social events, programs and any state testing site. From a newly introduced book club, to travel club, to offering both National Honors Society and National Junior Honor Society, there are many opportunities for students to advance academically and thrive socially—and, thanks to Bravo and Agora, Sara’s daughter can experience all these.

Every day, Dr. Michael Conti, Agora Cyber Charter CEO, sees the importance of school choice for families like the Atkins.

“Time after time we hear from thriving families who had no other options for schooling their children. Whether students were unsafe, bullied, put on too slow of a track or just need the independence we can provide, we’re able to offer individualized attention that is both crucial and appreciated. Our hands-on capabilities really draw families to Agora.”

“Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and children should have the opportunity to achieve their own dreams,” continued Conti. “Every child is unique, and students thrive when they’re matched with learning environments that meet their individual needs. This is what Sara Atkins counted on from us, and by the way her children are thriving, I think it’s safe to say we are making it happen.”

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The Addams Family lives by a unique creed: to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Gomez and Morticia’s beloved daughter Wednesday is now an eighteen-year-old young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family—the most un-Addams person one could be! In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible quality they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.

“Who doesn’t love a good dark comedy?” said Director Janine Merolla. “In the darkest of times, it’s important to remind ourselves to laugh and connect with one another. At the heart of the matter, the Addams love each other; they uphold family above all else. Embracing who we are is the only way we can truly learn to live life to its fullest.”

Wolf Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater, is located at 1240 Montrose Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA. Tickets can be purchased by visiting https://wolfperformingartscenter.secure.force.com/ticket.

ABC Scholar Tarie Ewart and Board Member Terri Tyler show off Tarie’s chalk drawing of the ABC House in Ardmore.

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May 15 Tasty Talks Luncheon at Yangming racy Davidson, NBC10 News Today anchor, will be the featured speaker for the Wednesday lunchtime Tasty Talks series at Yangming on May 15, hosted by prominent, local realtor Michelle Leonard.

Tracy joined NBC10 in March 1996 and has since received 11 Emmy Awards, including the Best News Anchor Emmy for the Mid-Atlantic Region in 2008 and 2013. In 2013, Temple University honored her with the Lew Klein Alumni in Media Award. She was also recognized with Pennsylvania’s Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the National and Pennsylvania Diversity Council. In 2014, she was inducted into

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Philadelphia’s Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. In 2017, Tracy was awarded the “Hero Award” from Montgomery Child Advocacy Project.

Tracy is passionate about many causes and she devotes much of her personal time to community service. As an advocate for victims of domestic violence, she has been honored by both the Laurel House in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Vera House in Syracuse, New York. She has served on the Board of Directors for Philabundance and as the Honorary Chair for the March of Dimes’ Walk America/March for Babies.

Tracy also served as the Honorary Chair for Minding Your Mind’s annual gala. Currently, Tracy is one of the co-chairs of the Communication Committee for Vision 2020.

Tracy has chosen the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project as the beneficiary of her Tasty Talk. Their mission is to end child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy, and education.

Tasty Talks host Michelle Leonard pointed out that Tracy Davidson is a much sought-after motivational speaker, and has contributed her personal time at hundreds of community and charity events throughout Greater Philadelphia.

“Tracy Davidson is a local gem,” said Yangming owner, Michael Wei. “Her time that is freely given to community betterment is a classic exemplary example of paying it forward.”

Tasty Talks tickets are just $25 in advance ($30 at the door, if seats are available) and includes hors d’oeuvres, the delicious family-style lunch, dessert, tax, tip and charitable contribution.

Yangming is located at Conestoga and County Line Roads in Bryn Mawr. Call 610-527-3200 or visit www.YangmingRestaurant.com to register for Tasty Talks or for any additional information.

PHILADELPHIA ZOO OPENS WILDWORKS Presented by Independence Blue Cross with Ropes Courses and Zipline Animals aren’t the only ones roaming overhead this spring! Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W Girard Avenue) invites guests to take to the air with the opening of WildWorks Presented by Independence Blue Cross opening on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. This new aerial adventure offers high-flying fun that will have guests pushing limits and reaching new heights. This new, ultraexhilarating experience offers fun for both adults and littles with two courses designed for different ages and skill levels. WildWorks takes a Zoo visit to new heights with activities that include crossing bridges, balancing on ropes, climbing through obstacles, and taking a quick zip right to the bottom – all while safely hitched to a climbing harness!

WildWorks is the fourth new attraction to open at the Zoo in recent weeks – following The Urban Green, Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion Piece Animal Adventure and the return of the iconic Zoo Key WildWorks is available as a separate ticket. Zoo admission is not required. Pricing for the 20-25 minute activity ranges from $4 to $10. The Zoo is also offering an unlimited attractions pass per day for $18 to $20 each. For information, pricing and tickets, visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

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Act II Playhouse in Ambler Presents Café Puttanesca ct II Playhouse in Ambler concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the riotous musical comedy Café Puttanesca, on stage beginning May 14.

Three “ladies of the evening” hang out in post-war Amsterdam, singing songs and telling jokes in this gut-busting show, which has music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn and book by Terrence J. Nolen and Michael Ogborn.

“Without a doubt, audiences will enjoy the unapologetic and bawdy humor that is Café Puttanesca from start to finish!” director and choreographer Dann Dunn said. “This hilarious material is complete with catchy and vibrant music that will make audiences want to jump out of their seat and join the party. The atmosphere that the show creates will make audiences feel like they’re at their favorite spot, having a drink with a bunch of friends!”

Due to popular demand, Café Puttanesca has already been extended a week, and will now close on June 16.

The cast includes Act II favorites Eileen Cella (Camelot, Red Herring, My Fair Lady), Zachary J. Chiero (Biloxi Blues, Kiss Me, Kate), Jessica Riloff (I Ought to Be in Pictures), and April Woodall (Behind the Music: Holiday Tunes), as well as newcomer Eleni Delopoulos.

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“Sometimes you just want to leave your worries at the door, pour a drink and tell some jokes with some of your best friends.

Now more than ever, finding that type of escape can prove more and more difficult. Café Puttanesca allows you to sit back, relax, enjoy some adult humor, and take a glimpse into a cast of characters that you may not otherwise get the chance to know. It allows you to look past the exterior, and doesn’t take itself too seriously,” Dunn said. “Everyone needs a night to pour a drink and laugh!”

Café Puttanesca premiered at Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre Company, where Nolen is artistic director, in 2003, starring Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite. It was nominated for four Barrymore Awards, and Mary Martello won outstanding leading actress in a musical. Ogborn is a local composer, known for critically acclaimed shows at the Arden, including Baby Case and Tulipomania, and for composing many popular holiday pantos for People’s Light.

Tickets for Café Puttanesca at Act II Playhouse are $31-$45.

Discounts are available for subscribers, students, group of 10 or more, and seniors (65+). Tickets are available online at http://www.act2.org, by calling the Act II box office at 215654-0200, or in person at 56 E. Butler Ave. in Ambler.

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Comedy Conversation Featuring David Litt May 13 omedy Conversation, presented by 1812 Productions, is a one-nightonly special event that goes behind the scenes to explore the creation and influence of political humor and satire. The evening features storytelling and a panel discussion with

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Comedy Conversation will take place on Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place in Center City. All tickets are $28 and are available at www.1812productions.org or at 215-5929560.

During his time at The White House, David Litt wrote for Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett and ultimately became known as the “comic muse for the president,” authoring four of President Obama’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner presentations. Following his tenure, Mr. Litt became head writer for Funny or Die’s Washington DC office and published the memoir Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey, White House Years.

Comedy Conversation is inspired by 1812 Productions’ long-running political satire This Is The Week That Is. This Is The Week That Is has become a signature 1812 show, combining sketch comedy, satire, and musical parody to highlight the news of the day and explore the truth behind the headlines. This Is The Week That Is was recently honored with a documentary commission from American Theatre Wing, founder of The Tony Awards. The documentary, titled Conceiving Satire: The Making of This Is The Week That Is is now part of The Wing’s permanent archive. Mr. Litt joins Comedy Conversation to tell stories about his time at The White House and discuss crafting satire and jokes for the president, as well as for international comedy platforms.

Mr. Litt will be joined by Dr. Dannagal Goldthwaite Young, Associate Professor of Communications atUniversity of Delaware. Dr. Young is a long-time member of Philadelphia’s theatre community, performing with renowned improvisational comedy troupe ComedySportz for 20 years. Dr. Young is also a political scientist and media scholar whose latest book, Irony and Outrage, looks at why political satire tends to be liberal, while opinion talk programming tends to be conservative. Dr. Young will moderate a group discussion with Mr. Litt, Jennifer Childs, and Don Montrey. Jennifer Childs is the creator of This Is The Week That Is for which Don Montrey has been a head writer since the show’s debut in 2006. Ms. Childs says, “We are thrilled to welcome David Litt to 1812 Productions. He has an amazing style and has crafted some of the funniest and most memorable political satire from the past 10 years.

I’m looking forward to hearing more about his experiences and to giving our audiences a behind the scenes view of the world of political comedy.”

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Montgomery Bar Helps Clean Up Norristown Family Law Section, Young Lawyers Section and Republic Bank Team Up to Keep Norristown Beautiful On Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, members of Montgomery Bar Association’s Family Law Section, Young Lawyers Section, and Republic Bank gathered at the Bar Building at 100 West Airy Street in Norristown to take part in a community cleanup around the Montgomery County Courthouse area. For the Young Lawyers Section, this event marked the first of their traditional “May Month of Service” activities planned throughout Montgomery County. The event was held in cooperation with Keep Norristown Beautiful, a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate.