HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP — NAMI Main Line PA will hold a Mental Health Summit for Youth at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at St. James Church, 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown. Registration is appreciated.
This free summit for high school teens will include:
• A panel in which teenagers and young adults will speak about their mental health struggles and specific ways that they manage their mental health, as well as how peers and others can best support them
• Creative, fun, mental health themed activities
• Mental health resources for students
• Chair yoga, raffles and more
To register, go to https://forms.gle/WhMpeB4cm6SW7Ywg9.
High School students make paper cranes at last year’s NAMI Main Line Mental Health Summit. Teens can attend this year’s Mental Health Summit in Havertown and discover resources, participate in discussion groups and more. (COURTESY OF LISA PARKER)
While the youth panel is happening, NAMI is also offering a free parent/caregiver session on youth mental health.
Parents can learn more about recent trends, signs and symptoms, treatment options and will have the opportunity to ask questions to mental health providers questions. Registration is required to attend the parent session at https://tinyurl.com/CaregiverSession26/.
Both youth and parent events are offered by NAMI Main Line PA , serving all of Delaware County, and Hope For Hallie.
NAMI Main Line recently created a new online mental health group for students in grades 8-12. The group will meet on Zoom every other week on Thursday nights through May 28.
The first half of a 90-minute session will consist of an open support group. The second half will consist of a presentation/discussion with a mental health professional or peer about a specific mental health skill.
To find out more, contact Lisa Parker at lisa@namimainlinepa.org.
Retired Marine David Kelly, author of “Hell in the Streets of Husaybah,” “First Fights in Falluja,” and “Eight-Wheeled Warriors and Grunts,” will be among the featured authors at the upcoming Veteran Authors and Memoir Keepers event on Saturday, March 28 at Delaware County Community College. (PEG DEGRASSA/ DAILY TIMES)
DCCC offers veteran authors and memoir keepers event Saturday
Members of the Delaware County veterans’ community will share their stories of motivation to serve, and the resilience to survive and thrive post-service, on Saturday, March 28.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Academic Building Large Auditorium at Delaware County Community College’s Marple Campus, 901 S. Media Line Road, Marple Township.
The college is partnering with the Delaware County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs for the free event.
Featured speakers include retired marine David Kelly, author of “Hell in the Streets of Husaybah,” “First Fights in Falluja,” and “Eight-Wheeled Warriors and Grunts”; Guillaume LaForest, retired Army captain, author of “Do You Know What I’m Thinking – A Collection of Poems and Short Stories From the Modern Man”; and retired Air Force member Yvonne Bradley, author of “A Rigged Process in The Guantanamo Lawyers: Inside a Prison Outside the Law” and “Aging Like Fine Wines for Hip-Hop @ 50.”
A reception will follow in the College’s Nazz Mariani Veterans Center. All are welcome. Visit http://DCCC.edu for more information.
Delco health department event to help people get Crozer records
The Delaware County Health Department will host another Navigating Our Health Care System Event on Saturday, March 28, to support community members with requesting their medical records after the closure of Crozer Health System.
The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at ChesPenn Health Services, 125 E. Ninth St., Chester.
This free event is open to all, not just ChesPenn patients. Registration is not required to attend, but attendees are asked to bring ID and a cellphone.
Pet food pantry Sunday in Brookhaven
A pet food pantry will be held Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Real Church, 301 Edwards Drive, Brookhaven.
The event is sponsored by Purr Love and Delco Loves Animals and donations for the pantry will be accepted during pantry hours and are much needed. Home Depot gift cards can be donated.
The pantry is for Delaware County residents only. An individual must be 18 years old to enroll. There is only one enrollment needed per household.
Purr Love’s mission is to reduce the stray animal population in Delaware County by promoting collaboration among animal care providers, supporting spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return efforts and to truly become a no-kill community.
Help can be provided through donations, volunteering, fostering, trapping, hosting or sponsoring.
To donate pet food and supplies, visit their Amazon gift list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A6M3MNWAG0T0?ref_=wl_share.
Knights Of Columbus to hold variety show
St. John Chrysostom Knights of Columbus in Wallingford will host a variety show in the Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School gymnasium, 607 S. Providence Road, Wallingford.
The show Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. will run for approximately two hours and will feature singers, musicians, dancers, a comedian, and a storyteller. Chances for raffles and a 50/50 drawing will be available.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12, cash or Venmo, at the door. All proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus Charities. Everyone is welcome.
Members of the U.S.’s 17th best Ultimate Frisbee team are, kneeling from left, Benny Schwam, Hudson Ruger, A.J. Daniel, Ryan Lee; and standing, head coach Simon Feeman, Daniel Prange, Misha Swann, Ben Raynor, Max Fischer, Ian Taylor, Adam Jones, Dylan Shindler, Max Cronholm and assistant coach Jake Doss. (COURTESY OF RY TAYLOR)
Haverford Ultimate Frisbee team places in top 25
The Haverford High School Boys Ultimate Frisbee Team is making history — and turning heads nationally — after a standout performance at one of the country’s top high school tournaments.
Competing at the YULA Invitational over the weekend, Haverford finished fourth out of 32 elite teams from across the country. The team went undefeated on Saturday, including an upset win over nationally ranked Carrboro (N.C.), and added a victory over No. 8 Columbia (N.J.) on Sunday.
Following the tournament, the Haverford team is now ranked No. 17 in the nation, marking the first time in program history that the team has broken into the national rankings.
“This team represents the culmination of years of dedication and development,” said Simon Feeman, head coach. “To see Haverford recognized on the national stage is incredibly rewarding for everyone involved with the program. We have even higher goals for the season and hope to use this momentum to continue to improve.”
The milestone comes during the 20th anniversary of the Haverford Ultimate Disc Alliance, a community-based program that has steadily grown the sport locally.
Ultimate frisbee — known for its fast pace, athletic layouts and self-officiated play — continues to grow in popularity across the Philadelphia region.
VFW 598 to celebrate Darby history with Down on Main Street event
William C Greifzu VFW Post 598, 816 Main St., Darby, will present Down on Main Street, celebrating Darby’s history.
It will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
The event will celebrate three historic institutions: the 283-year-old Darby Free Library, the 116-year-old Hilldale Baseball Club and the 106-year-old VFW Post 598.
The event will showcase the borough’s very own, Darby born and bred fellow John J. Bossong III, also known as “The Mad Darbarian.” He is a Negro League historian, and host, producer and head writer for New York’s WWON TV WON Theater and Cemetery Cinema.
Bossong grew up on Hamilton Avenue in Darby and now lives in Chester County.
He has done extensive research on the Darby Hilldales, the 1925 World Series Champions. Bossong was able to petition the state to get a historical marker placed at Cedar Avenue and MacDade Boulevard, where the stadium once stood.
Bossong will come back to Darby for the event and give a presentation on Jackie Robinson, followed by the film, “42: The Jackie Robinson Story.” Memorabilia will also be on display.
The Darby Free Library, which is 283 years old this year, will also be honored. The library will once again participate in the Delco Gives Program where nonprofit organizations raise funds to support their causes through the month of April. Last year, the library came in fourth place among over 200 nonprofit organizations, for the amount of donors who contributed to the library.
The Darby Free Library is widely recognized as the oldest library in the United States that has operated continuously since its founding in 1743.
Admission is a suggested donation of $10.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event at the VFW post, experience over 250 years of Darby history, and to enjoy an afternoon with some great baseball history, featuring the legendary Hilldales team.
For questions, call the VFW at 610-532-0537 or the Darby Free Library at 610-586-7310.
Teen Palooza comes to Upper Darby
SAGE International Mentoring Paradigm will host Teen Palooza 2026, a voter registration party for young adults ages 17 and above.
The event is Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at a venue in the Upper Darby area that will be given at the time of registration. Republicans and Democrats will be on hand for a meet-and-greet.
The event will include light bites, a dance, social activities, connecting with future leaders and an opportunity to ask questions to local officials.
Attendees ages 17 to 20 can gain free entry by wearing a green tie or accessory.
Those age 21 and up can gain entry with a $5 donation to SAGE. To register: www.sagementorship.lovable.app or call 267-368-4547.
Tinicum Library presents Declaration of Independence program
Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington will “The Declaration of Independence and American Dreams,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9.
Everyone is welcome to the program, to learn about the foundation, message, impact and promise of this historical and most important American document.
For questions, call 610-521-9344. To register: http://tinicumlibrary.org/events.
Jules Stewart, left, and Gráinne Hunt will perform together in Lansdowne Folk Club’s next show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne. (COURTESY OF PADDY GLENNON)
Lansdowne Folk Club announces April show
Lansdowne Folk Club will present an Irish vocalist and a songwriter in an acoustic duo featuring Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart.
The show is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $25 without an advance reservation.
For reservations, parking information, advance ticket sales and more information visit https://folkclub.org,email Lfolkclub@gmail.com, or call 484-466-6213. Only cash is accepted at the door.
Free tea and coffee are provided and there are soda, water and snacks for sale. Attendees are free to bring food and beverages. Those who plan to eat there should email or call to reserve a table.
According to theclub, “Gráinne Hunt is one of Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters, blending raw emotion, commanding power, and a voice that stops audiences in their tracks.”
Gráinne’s original work — two solo albums and a new live EP — draws from deeply personal experiences, weaving stories of pain, longing, and joy that have earned her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. Her powerhouse performances have taken her from stages with Glen Hansard and U2, to opening for Gladys Knight and Mary Black.
After showcasing at Folk Alliance International 2024, she secured an O-1 visa to cement her presence in the U.S. In 2025, she showcased at Celtic Connections, completed two U.S. tours, and premiered her new show Queer Arrivals at the Liverpool Irish Festival.
Stewart, based in Nashville, Tenn., is an accomplished drummer and vocalist with over 25 years of experience performing with artists including Hunt, Lindsay White and Please Ask for Paul.
“Known for her dynamic precision and deep musical sensitivity, Jules brings both groove and grace to every collaboration,” said a press release from Lansdowne Folk Club.
Performing as a duo, the pair create a sound that’s been compared to The Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile: rich harmonies, heartfelt stories, and magnetic onstage chemistry.
Learn more about them at https://grainnehunt.com and https://julesstewartdrums.com.
Other upcoming concerts include The Close on May 14, Flagship Romance on June 4, Great Aunt on Sept. 24, Rupert Wates on Oct. 22, Dan Navarro on Nov. 19, and David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Dec. 3.
Founded in 1993, the Lansdowne Folk Club is an all-volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to presenting folk, acoustic and blues music.
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