The Swarthmore Tree Committee will be present at the Swarthmore Farmers Market this Saturday, August 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., answering questions about the committee’s Fall Tree Sale.
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Trinity Church to Present ‘Nightscapes’ in Song
On Sunday September 8, at 5 p.m., the section leaders of the Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church will present a program of art songs entitled “Nightscapes,” exploring the world of night, sleep and dreams.
Wildlife Sightings This Week: August 16-29, 2019
Since the Swarthmorean was on break and did not publish last week, this week’s report covers a two-week period, which came in like summer and closed with a hint of fall in the air. And this week’s sightings, including common nighthawks, red-eyed vireos and (gasp!), a bald eagle, all evidence that fall migration is officially underway.
New Year, New Links, New Schedules
After a hiatus caused by a July storm, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board reconvened on August 19 with a full slate, and a revamped agenda. Dr. Palmer emphasized that no decisions had been made regarding school start times, and invited the public to participate in the work of a task force and attend a regional panel discussion night.
The Wright Stuff
In the planning stage of our summer vacation, my wife Shirley and I came to an agreement that we would visit several Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the Midwest. I suggested we visit Wisconsin as neither of us had ever been there and the trip would encompass more than visiting Wright buildings.
Swarthmorean Summer Travel Series
By Ed Mitrovich
Scott Plans Fall Sale and Tours
The Scott Arboretum Selections fall sale is coming on Saturday, September 14, with its traditional inventory of woody and perennial plants — including hard to find specimens that thrive in our climate — on offer to Scott members and others.
Gather this Fall with Friends and Interesting Guests
Join our line-up! The Board of Directors of the Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association cordially invites you to its Wednesday midday programs, held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Swarthmore United Methodist Church.
Mad Poets Present the Mother of All Poetry Readings
Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach, Lindsay Lusby, and Nancy Reddy land “(M)other(ship): A Mother of a Poetry Reading” at the Community Arts Center on Wednesday, September 4, in the monthly session of the Mad Poets Society.
Trinity Thrift Shop Seeks Donors and Shoppers
Trinity Thrift Shop is now accepting gently used kitchenware, clothing, small appliances, linens, books, “treasures,” etc. We are unable to accept children’s car seats, computers and TVs.
Out with the Old (Voting Machine), in with the New (Voting System)
Like all 67 Pennsylvania counties, Delaware County is under mandate to replace its voting machines by the end of 2019. In Delco, that means goodbye to the Danaher voting machines in place since 2005, which had notorious setup and reliability problems, and anyway are at the end of their useful life. Replacement of these machines has taken on added weight in light of recent election system hacking efforts.
There is a New Beer Brewing in Chester (Part I)
It was first reported in the Delaware County Daily Times that The Larimer Beer Company was almost open and you’d think no one in Chester saw the article. About a month after the Daily Times ran their article, the brewery had opened and I stuck my head in early one evening to see what was going on inside. I met the owners, had a couple great beers, and created a blog post to simply say I stopped in and we’re going to do an interview for this issue.
Cracking the Code
Recently, Swarthmore Borough issued notice to owners of adjoining properties at 311 Cedar Lane and 406 College Avenue that the structures are unsafe for human occupancy, that rehabilitation is not feasible due to the degree of deterioration, and that the structures should therefore be demolished, according to Borough Manager Jane Billings. The owner of 311 Cedar Lane has appealed the notice.
Wildlife Sightings This Week: August 9-15, 2019
“If you plant it, they will come” is the theme that weaves through many of this week’s submissions. Joe-pye-weed, milkweed and coneflowers are all common native plants that attract butterflies and birds. Add some wildlife attracting-plantings to your yard, and you too could be among the citizen-scientists and naturalists to be featured in this prestigious publication!
Wine of the Mill
Last fall, I decided to start a wine club at Plush Mills, where I live. I put out a letter to the residents and I got 10 people who were willing to give it a try and we held our first meeting. It went well. We have had a meeting every month where we compared wines; we asked wine experts to come talk to us; we went to local wine shops and wineries to learn from them.
Running aHEAD in Swarthmore
On Sunday, September 22, HEADstrong Foundation’s Swarthmore 5K Run and 1M Walk will take runners on a scenic tour of the borough in a new fundraising event for athletes of all levels. The event will support local families affected by cancer and serve as a rallying point for the community to encourage and lift up these families.
Travels with Nancy, to the Northern Triangle and the Southern Border
Swarthmorean Summer Travel Series
By Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
Three weeks ago, I was invited to accompany the Speaker and a bipartisan delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, three countries that are the birthplace of most migrants seeking refuge at our southern border. I jumped at the chance.
Corn: Worth a Change of Plans
We changed our Cape Cod vacation plans because of corn. Yes, corn. Corn on the cob. Summer’s superstar. August is high season for corn in Pennsylvania. New England may think that it’s high season for corn there, too. But Cape Cod corn can’t hold a candle to fresh corn from the farms of Pennsylvania. If we were to go up for an extended visit in August, I would miss my summer’s quota of corn on the cob.
Swarthmorean Summer Travel Series
By Kathryn Taylor
School News
Updates from Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School and The School in Rose Valley.
Allie Wilson on the Fast Track in Atlanta
Former Strath Haven (Class of 2014) track star Allie Wilson is shifting her running career into high gear as a new member of one of the elite U.S. training programs, the Atlanta Track Club.
Celebrate the Arts at Wallingford Swim Club August 28
Artists, musicians, and athletes from the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District invite you and your family to join them for the third Annual Celebration of the Arts, an evening of music, art, food, and fun at the Wallingford Swim and Racquet Club on Wednesday, August 28, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.