A brief profile of Bill Menke from the man himself, longtime Swarthmore resident and the artist behind our “Guess the House” sketches.
Rose Valley Minquas Trail Marker Stolen
A 1926 Pennsylvania state historical marker noting the location of a branch of the Great Minquas Trail has been stolen from its site on Rose Valley Road, according to Sue Keilbaugh of the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society.
SRS Cares for Each Other
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Home and School Association has planned a series of activities and events that can be completed at home or in the surrounding community throughout the month of April. Two of the events fall under the theme “SRS Cares for Each Other.”
10 Years of Friday Night Live
2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of “Friday Night Live,” the Community Arts Center’s live-music and art-event series. To celebrate this decennial year, the center has expanded the number of events it is offering in its spring and fall seasons this year.
Become a Penn State Extension Master Gardener
Applications are now being accepted for the next class of master gardeners at Penn State Extension. The Extension’s master gardener program educates the community about research-based best gardening practices.
Helen Kate Furness Free Library Fundraisers
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is hosting two fundraisers in the next few weeks: a raffle for cash to assist with home improvements, and family photo shoots.
Human Relations Commission Seeks Intern
The Swarthmore Human Relations Commission has a new internship opportunity. The intern will work alongside them as they seek to foster a community where all are empowered to stand up to hate and discrimination. Their mission is to raise awareness and inclusivity in our community through education and community engagement.
The 14th Annual Media Film Festival
The annual Media Film Festival returns this spring, presented by the Media Arts Council. It will take place Friday, April 9, through Sunday, April 18.
Humans of the Swarthmorean: Nicole Liu
I feel like, as a student, you automatically enter into a different relationship with a college town. It’s like: How can I, as someone who probably will only live in Swarthmore for four years, offer any meaningful discussion that contributes to the wider Swarthmore community?
Helpers: Swarthmore Trinity Chutch
In honor of National Women’s History Month, and as a Lenten service project, members of Swarthmore’s Trinity Church are collecting monetary donations to purchase feminine hygiene products for low-income and homeless people.
Swarthmore High School Seniors: Apply Now for the Edmund Jones Scholarship
The Swarthmore Centennial Foundation is once again offering its annual Edmund Jones Scholarship of $6,000, to be awarded to a high school senior who lives in Swarthmore and has contributed to the betterment of the borough.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Presents: Step Into Our Studio
Step Into Our Studio is a series of virtual creative workshops – on the visual arts, music, and poetry — led by teachers at Chester Charter Scholars Academy, and featuring students demonstrating their own work. This family-friendly series is an opportunity to experience the school’s approach to arts-integrated virtual learning, challenge your creativity, and learn new skills.
‘Educate’ Features Work by Local Teaching Artists
A new exhibition at the Community Arts Center, “Educate: Delaware County Higher Education Teaching Artists,” features two- and three-dimensional work by 16 teaching artists who work in the art departments of six Delaware County colleges and universities.
Longer Hours at Tyler
Tyler Arboretum is expanding its hours this year. From now through October 31, it will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This change means 16 more open hours a week than in previous seasons, which will give members, volunteers, and the public more time to enjoy the arboretum’s collections and landscapes.
Book It 5K Walk and Run (Hats Optional)
The Swarthmore Public Library presents its fifth annual Book It 5K Walk and Run, in celebration of the library community. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, the race will be held virtually this year. After registering online, participants will walk or run a 5K anytime between April 24 and May 2.
Get the Word Out About Your Summer Camp
As local organizations begin to prepare for summer even in the midst of winter, the Swarthmorean is preparing for our annual Summer Camp guide advertising supplement.
Don’t Die Till You’re Dead
This admonition comes from the Third Act Project, an online community and information resource for older men. Sam Bittman, the project’s co-founder (with Swarthmore resident Bill Davis), will be the guest speaker at the Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association’s Lunch and Learn program on February 24.
Zoom Tunes
The Department of Music and Dance at Swarthmore College will host a virtual performance series, Zoom Tunes, that brings prominent guest artists to the Swarthmore community over Zoom on Sundays at 1 p.m., beginning on February 21.
How They Met: 2021 Edition
Members of the Swarthmorean community share their love stories for our annual Valentine's Day issue.
Street Tree Sale, Spring 2021
Young trees are now available from the Swarthmore Borough’s Tree Committee for residents who wish to plant a new street tree this spring, or to replace one that has been lost. Only a limited number of trees are available.