Rhonda Fabian of Rose Valley is convener of the first Climate, Consciousness, and Community Summit, which will be held April 20-23 at several locations in Media and Wallingford. She is also editor of Kosmos Journal, a quarterly e-magazine.
Lives on the Line: Mariner East Pipeline Photo Show Opens Sunday at Swarthmore Friends Meeting
“Lives on the Line,” a series of photographs illustrating the human and environmental costs of the Mariner East pipeline construction through Pennsylvania and Delaware County, will be on display at Swarthmore Friends Meeting, 12 Whittier Place on the Swarthmore College campus, from Sunday, April 7 through Sunday, May 12.
The Swarthmore Borough Human Relations Commission stands to grow by two to four members, and to gain additional functions, if Borough Council votes next Monday to approve changes proposed in a new ordinance. At the April 1 work session, council’s General Government Committee chair Sarah Graden described the proposed changes to borough statutes which would be effected by ordinance #1086, and set the context for action.
Beginning this week, 16 Swarthmore College senior art majors who work in media including ceramic sculptures, paintings, photographs, architectural studies, and installation design will exhibit their work in seven small group shows at the college’s List Gallery.
Prom Dresses and Accessories Offered at Special Saturday Sale at Trinity Thrift Shop
For 43 years, savvy shoppers have been coming to Trinity Thrift Shop to buy housewares, clothing (men’s, women’s and children’s), linens, toys, sporting goods, books, artwork, jewelry, furniture and vintage items. While our sales are on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., we will be open for a special Saturday sale on April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All our regular bargain-priced items will be available for purchase then, and we will also feature gorgeous, only-worn-once gowns and accessories for proms, balls and fancy events.
Wallingford Elementary School teacher Susan Knight and her 4th grade class are on a mission to save endangered marine animals.
Got a new neighbor who needs to get the lay of the land? A friend who stared blankly when everyone else was discussing that story in last week’s Swarthmorean? Here’s your chance to help these people open the door to what’s going on in Swarthmore, Wallingford, Rose Valley, and Rutledge.
Wellness Through Volunteering
Last week’s 2nd annual Wellness Fair, sponsored by the Swarthmore Senior Citizens and the Borough, explored the benefits and pleasures of volunteerism as one path to wellness.