Here is this week’s community calendar – The Delaware County Daily Times

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Moore College of Art & Design: Innovation, vision, and the ability to inspire are all qualities of leadership. These elements define the purpose of Moore College of Art & Designs virtual 2021 Leadership Conference for Women in the Arts, 1916 Race Street, located on The Parkway, Friday, March 5, 2021, from 10 am to 4 pm. This online conference is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit moore.edu/2021womeninarts. The conference will explore current topics related to college women who are, or who are interested in being, leaders in art and design fields. The featured speaker is Sael Bartolucci 07, an artist, designer and collector. Engaging and informative 25-minute breakout sessions featuring Moore alumni and current students will focus on soft skills and leadership development. Conference themes include creativity, resourcefulness, self-awareness, critical thinking, networking, problem-solving, public speaking and listening skills.

The Bryn Mawr College Dance Program: presents dancer and choreographer Nia Love and poet and critic Fred Moten in an embodied, textual, and theoretical dialogue at the intersections of their expansive work in abolition, fugitivity, and black radical traditions, hosted and curated by Assistant Professor in Dance Lela Aisha Jones March 25, 6-7:45 p.m. Described as a glitch in the matrix by Love, and in true shoot the ish form, these celebrated artists/scholars/critics/theorists will move through interdisciplinary call and response in dialogue and movement. Host and curator Jones notes, This event aims to transport us to a time when folks still sit on multimodal porches to bask in the awe of collective brilliance that emerges from dismantling formalities and engaging in blackness uncaptured. The Porch is part of the Nia Love: Centering Critical Blackness residency in the Bryn Mawr College Dance Program which received major support from the 360 Program and is in collaboration with the Performing Arts Series and the Mary Flexner Lectureship, which will present Moten in lectures on March 16 and March 23. Free and open to the public. Reservations are required at http://www.brynmawr.edu/dance. For more information, email reservations@brynmawr.edu or call 610-526-5300.

The Guest Teacher Training Program: To continue addressing the teacher shortage crisis affecting local school districts, DCIU is accepting applications for its guest teacher service which helps eleven participating Delaware County school districts with obtaining substitute teachers. A new guest teacher online training is scheduled for March 8-11. The program provides substitute teacher training to people who have a bachelors degree (in any content area) but do not have a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. Upon completing the program, participants will receive an emergency permit by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), enabling them to substitute in any participating district and career technical institute on a day-to-day basis. The mix of live and at-your-own-pace training sessions will provide strategies for effective instruction and management of traditional, non-traditional and special education classrooms, as well as professional responsibilities. Please go to dciu.org/guestteacher to register and find out more about the application process and required paperwork. For questions, please contact Deb Terpstra at dterpstra@dciu.org.

The Kimmel Cultural Campus: celebrates the accomplishments, heritage, and artistic contributions of African Americans through a variety of digital Black History Month programs throughout the month of February. Digital events shine a spotlight on the music of the Civil Rights Movement as well as modern-day struggles for equality, the cultural enlightenment of the Harlem Renaissance, and offer audiences of all ages a Hip Hop Recess that moves the body while offering morsels of history about Hip Hop, the dynamic dance form from the 1970s. The Kimmel Cultural Campus will also feature inspirational quotes from African American artists and cultural leaders on its social media channels. The quotes have become the Kimmels most popular and shared posts in recent years. This year, because of the pandemic, we will feature a refreshed version of quotes from previous years with updated information on what the artists have been doing during COVID19. Among the featured artists are Philadancos Joan Myers Brown, R&B legend Patti LaBelle, Jazz great Wynton Marsalis, and Opera tenor Lawrence Brownlee. Additionally, the Kimmel curated playlists on our Spotify music channel have been a huge hit. Be sure to check out our special Black History Month Playlist celebrating generations of African American artists and musicians. Here is a complete lineup of the digital performances being highlighted by the Kimmel Cultural Campus. These events are streaming on various platforms. For more detailed information go to http://www.kimmelcenter.org.

Directors Gathering: the Philadelphia-founded membership organization that, through the power of community, provides development, connections, and process-based opportunities for regional theatre directors, is pleased to announce their annual (DG) JAM. The annual event, featuring a celebration of early career director-driven work, will provide directors the opportunity to share their artistry and process with (DG)s membership and extended community via a digital platform. This years (DG) JAM, which takes place on February 27, 2021 and curated by Briyana D. Clarel and Katrina Shobe, highlights six Black directors, all prominent visionary voices throughout Philadelphia. Featuring Directors Alexandra Espinoza, Ang Bey, Brett Ashley Robinson, Briana Gause, Nikki Brake-Sill, and Vanessa Ogbuehi, (DG) JAM is a virtual celebration of director-centric work in progress. The event will be held via (DG) Zoom and hosted by (DG) JAM partners and co-curators Clarel and Shobe. Audiences will get to enjoy pieces in progress by the six (DG) JAM directors, providing a rare opportunity to witness their work. The directors have received a multitude of resources, including a mentorship day and pre-JAM gatherings to discuss current projects, future ideas, experiences, and more. The public is invited to register for the free showcase event, which takes place on February 27, 2021 from 5-7 p.m.. Registration is available at https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTA2NzQx.

Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR): offers free and confidential counseling in person and through our 24-hour hotline to victims of sexual assault. The agency provides medical, police and court accompaniment. DCWAR also facilitates support groups for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault, and Teen Survivors of Sexual Assault. Educational programs are available to schools, professionals and community groups. Any questions or for services please contact our 24-hour hotline at 610-566-4342.

Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services: offer police/court accompaniment, advocacy and free confidential counseling to victims of serious crimes including robbery, burglary, assault, arson and the surviving family members of homicide victims. Any questions or for services please contact Delaware County Women Against Rape and Crime Victim Services at 610-566-4386.

Ridley High School Class of 1980: Reunion date change: November 13, 2021 - 40th Reunion - Springfield Country Club. Send updated contact information to idleyHighSchool1980@gmail.com. Join our Facebook page RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980. Discounted hotel rooms available at Courtyard Marriott Springfield if you mention RIDLEY HS CLASS of 1980.

Girls in Science and Technology (GIST): is a fun, educational program that provides girls with hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center. It also provides them with female role models studying and working in STEM disciplines. One-hour online sessions will be held approximately every other Saturday from October 10-March 20. Time: 2-3 p.m. Topics covered: astronomy, physics of flight, energy, chemistry, mechanical engineering, coding and robotics Aimed at: grades 3-8. For more information, see the GIST webpage or contact the Museum at 610-436-9600 or info@americanhelicopter.museum.

Scholarships available: In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, its more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Through November 10, Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) are calling on Pennsylvania youth volunteers to apply for scholarships and national recognition through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Pennsylvania students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months virtually or otherwise. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com.

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