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October 1, 2021 in CommunityPolice

Join Yeadon Police and Community for Faith & Blue Weekend Event Saturday, October 9

Community Walk from Houses of Worship to Longacre Circle on Saturday, October 9

Join your local law enforcement and members of your community for a weekend of resolution and reconciliation. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative effort to build bridges and break biases.

This is a National Event being hosted by Yeadon Police in Unity with Yeadon Houses of Worship. Congregations will meet at their respective Houses of Worship at 11 am, then walk on sidewalks as a unified body to Longacre Circle (Longacre and Cypress) starting at 11:45 am to arrive there by 12 noon.

The street will be closed to traffic on Longacre between Fern and Church Lane for all of us to gather for prayer, remarks, and to show the Unity of the Yeadon Community and Police Department for all to see.

We will pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing to build connections, break down biases, and connect with one another with God’s blessing. Mark the date and come on out to be part of this blessed event because we are Yeadon Proud, and most of all we are doing things differently here in Yeadon, and it shows in the strength and unity of this community.

Yeadon Houses of Worship

Chapel Of the Good Shepherd
St. Louis Roman Catholic Church
St. Michaels Episcopal Church
Spirit and Truth Worship Center
Yeadon Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Graves Ministries Church
Evangelical Christian Churches of North America
Philadelphia Apostolic Church of God
Perfecting Life Center

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Power over Pain

October 1, 2021 in CommunitySenior Citizens

COSA Offers Online Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

County of Delaware Services for the Aging‘s (COSA) Health and Wellness Program is offering the nationally recognized evidence-based Chronic Pain Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University in a small group format using an on-line meeting format. The program is sponsored by COSA in collaboration with the PA Department of Aging and it is available at no cost to Delaware County residents age 60 and over. Those who sign up for the program will receive program materials sent directly to their home which include the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Book and Moving Easy CD.

Those registering for the program are committing to:

  • Fill out a short registration survey with me over the phone.
  • Receive program materials delivered directly to your home.
  • Attend 6 group on-line sessions once a week for six weeks.
  • Complete a short last session and 4-week follow-up survey either over the phone or by mail.

he program will be held on Thursdays, beginning October 10th through November 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and will run once a week for 6 weeks. To register e-mail williamse@co.delaware.pa.us or leave a message with your phone number at 610-499-1937 and you will be contacted to register over the phone.

Please note space is limited for this program and you must register soon in order to receive your program materials before the beginning of the first session.

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Trash Collection Reminders

September 28, 2021 in CommunityServices

Please Hold Bulk Trash Until Further Notice

Important Trash Collection Notice

There will be a two week shut down of the Marple plant/dump site, which means the Chester and Covanta plants will be the only ones in service. When Chester reaches their daily limit of tonnage, the collection stops. Covanta services both Delaware County and out of state trucks. As a result of these procedures, there will be much longer wait times and delays in service. Based on this situation, the trash hauler is requesting that residents hold their bulk items until this matter is resolved.

As you may be aware, Delaware County will be holding a public hearing on solid waste management at 6:00 p.m. on September 30 in the County Council Public Meeting Room, located in the Government Center (201 W. Front St., Media, PA).

The meeting is being held for Council to review the existing structure of solid waste management and hear questions and concerns from the community regarding the management of solid waste in the county.

A range of panelists have been invited to present including The Delaware County Sustainability Commission, The Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Covanta, the Energy Justice Network, and Marco J. Castaldo; Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering Program at The Grove School of Engineering. The panelists will present information and answer questions from the public.

Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch virtually. Public comment will be accepted in person during the meeting and by email before and during the meeting. Emailed comments will be reviewed by Council and will not be read during the meeting. Emails can be sent immediately to:sustaindelco@co.delaware.pa.us
The meeting will be streamed live on DelcoPA.gov and on YouTube

There will also be additional opportunities for public engagement regarding the management of solid waste in the county in the future.

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Sisters R Us

September 27, 2021 in Community

Collection for Breast Cancer Survivors Group at Yeadon Public Library

Yeadon Public Library and Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors
have teamed up again to make Sock Packs for breast cancer survivors.

We’re collecting items to include inside on Thursday, October 28 at the Yeadon Public Library, 2:00 – 5:00 PM.

Items can be dropped off at the Yeadon Public Library, Monday – Friday 11 AM to 5 PM.

Sock Packs include:

  • Ankle Socks/Fuzzy Footies (NEW)
  • Plain Lip Balm
  • Personal size tissue packs
  • Ink pens
  • Mini notepads

For more information, call the library at 610-623-4090.

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Young Lives

September 22, 2021 in Community

Teen Mothers Invited to Join Delco Young Lives Group

Calling all teen moms!

Young Lives Delaware County invites young mothers to the group for fellowship, food, and fun. Volunteers are also needed. The group meets at 6:30 pm every third Monday of the month in Sharon Hill, and every third Thursday in Chester.

For more information on how to get involved contact Tonia Covington at 215-429-3961 or email delcoylvs@gmail.com.

younglivesdelawarevalley.younglife.org

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September 21, 2021 in Community

Hearing the Call Offers Hearing Resources to Eligible Residents

One in five Americans suffers from hearing loss to an extent that interferes with communication.

Hearing the Call is a nonprofit campaign bringing hope and healing to the hearing-impaired. Through quality healthcare, the organization helps people connect with family, education, and opportunities.

For more information, please visit https://www.hearingthecall.org/delawarevalley/

Hearing Aid Clinic Community Event – November 13, 2021.

Hearing the Call Delaware Valley is the non-profit affiliate of PA Center for Hearing and Balance, whose mission is to provide quality hearing healthcare and hearing aids to those in our community who cannot afford it. New hearing aids and related services are provided for a small co-pay for those who qualify.

Important Details
Recipients must complete an application by October 15th, 2021. For an application to be e-mailed or mailed please call 610-438-5203. The application can also be downloaded here.

Hearing the Call

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Vacc 2 School

August 26, 2021 in CommunityCOVID-19 NewsSchools

“Vacc to School” Clinic and Community Event at Penn Wood Middle School August 31

William Penn School District, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Delaware County, and other community organizations, is hosting Vacc to School, a vaccine clinic and community event!

  • FREE COVID-19 Vaccines Administered by CHOP Nurses
  • School Supply Give-away
  • Community Resources
  • Free Haircuts by The Line-Up!

First Dose is August 31st

4:00-7:00 pm
Penn Wood Middle School
121 Summit St., Darby, PA 19023 (Enter on N. 7th Street)

Second Dose is September 21st

Please encourage residents to get vaccinated.

Register for an appointment here or call or text “READY” to 267-328-5377

Residents age 12 and older may receive the vaccine at the Vacc to School event; however those 12-17 years old should have a parent/guardian is available in person or by phone for verbal consent.

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public safety meeting

August 24, 2021 in CommunityGovernmentPolice

Public Safety Committee Meeting Saturday, August 28

A Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on Saturday, August at 9:30 am.

The meeting is open to public participation via Zoom using the information below:

Public Safety Committee Meeting
August 28, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Quarterly Mayor's Forum

August 19, 2021 in CommunityGovernment

Mayor’s Citizens Forum Thursday, September 2

Join Mayor Hepkins for the next Mayor’s Citizens Forum, taking place both in-person and online via Zoom.

Subject: Proposed Marijuana Dispensary and more

Forum will take place in the Yeadon Borough Hall Second Floor Auditorium
Masks must be worn at all times. Additional social distancing guidelines to be communicated upon admission.

MAYOR’S CITIZEN FORUM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Participate via Zoom:

Click here to join!

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Meeting ID: 890 0165 9225
Passcode: 749405

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Meeting ID: 890 0165 9225
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