Every year, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce presents the Athena Leadership Award to a woman, or man, who demonstrates professional excellence and improves the lives of others in the community. This year, the award went to Delaware County President Judge Linda Cartisano, seated center. Joining her at the recent award luncheon at Paxon Hollow Country Club are past recipients, seated around Cartisano from left, Nicole deBotton Robinson, Dr. Joy Gates Black, Joanne Craig and Cathy Judge Cardillo; and back row from left, Michele Daly, Dana Riker Jackson, Cecile Charlton, Ellen Fisher and Colleen Morrone. (COURTESY PHOTO)
MEDIA — The Foundation For Delaware County will host its first Get To Know Us event for Black-led nonprofits in Delaware County, Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Boys and Girls Club of Chester.
In partnership with the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia, the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and the Boys & Girls Club of Chester, Get to Know Us creates a safe space for Black-led nonprofits and funders to build and strengthen authentic relationships and offers an opportunity for funders to learn about the impact of local, Black-led nonprofits and their work in Delaware County.
Anyone who identifies as a Black-led nonprofit and would like to attend, can register at
https://delcofoundation.org/event/get-to-know-us or find more information.
Funders should register on the Philanthropy Network:
https://philanthropynetwork.org/events/special-invitation-delaware-county-funders-get-know-us-0
A public charity founded in 2016, the Foundation is the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County.
One of 780 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation offers support and resources for nonprofits of every size, helps generous people give with more impact, brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community problems, and responds to major challenges and crises as they arise.
Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $2.3 million in Impact Grants and charitable care.
In addition, the Foundation operates the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to strengthen Delaware County’s nonprofit community through training workshops and peer-learning opportunities.
The Foundation encourages philanthropy by connecting donors to worthy causes through efficient charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised and scholarship funds.
The Foundation operates the prestigious evidence-based programs Healthy Start, the WIC nutrition program, and Nurse-Family Partnership.
In addition to the new Housing Opportunities Program for Equity, other programs include El Centro (a Latino resource center) and a health resource center for students in the Chester Upland School District. To learn more, visit the Foundation at http://www.delcofoundation.org/
Press Club celebrates Lunar New Year and Black History Month at Margaret Kuo’s
Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen will host the Delaware County Press Club’s Lunar New Year Luncheon and Black History Month celebration with special guests Paul Bennett, publisher, The Spirit Newspaper, and Richard Blye, Juneteenth Artistic Collaborative Experience of Delco, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.
Paul Bennett will share his insights into the importance and impact of community journalism.
His company, Spirit Media Group, is the only minority-owned news and media company based in Delaware County.
In 2022, Spirit Media Group received the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. Also founder of the Association of Black Journalists, Bennett will review his more than 50 years as a journalist.
Richard Blye and his Juneteenth Artistic Collaborative Experience committee played an important role in bringing recognition of Juneteenth to Delaware County.
In appreciation of their devotion to their mission of remembering, memorializing, educating, and celebrating African American history in America, Blye and his committee were recognized with the Dedication to Education Award by the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association and Delaware County Council at the Veterans Freedom Medal Dinner in November.
Adding to the program, guests will experience the culinary culture of China as they enjoy a Lunar New Year celebration lunch featuring a selection of Chinese specialties created by Kuo, a Delaware Valley businesswoman and entrepreneur, a James Beard Foundation Featured Chef, and her team at Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen.
Margaret Kuo’s is a 2022 Best of the Main Line winner.
The menu will include Open-end Mandarin Pork Dumpling with Ginger Dipping Sauce, New Year Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet and Sour Sauce, General Tso’s Chicken, Black Pepper Flank Steak Cooked in Shao Shin Rice Wine, Scallion Fried Rice and Lychee Fruit Sorbet with Almond Cookie.
Press Club events are open to the public.
Members cost $35 with reservations in advance and nonmembers and walk-ins cost $40.
As a courtesy to the venue, reservations are recommended but guests may also pay by cash, check, or credit card at the door. RSVP at https://www.thepressclubpa.org.
Event at Springfield Country Club raises funds for Philly St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Everyone is invited to a fundraiser for the 2023 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, Springfield. Tickets include admission and buffet dinner, with cash bar.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children and they will be available at the door.
Those who want advance tickets or to purchase a table of 10, can contact Karen Boyce McCollum at kboycemccollum@yahoo.com or Margaret King at mlalking@msn.com. Organizers are also looking for event sponsors and basket donations. Contact McCollum for more information.
Music will be provided by Michael Boyce, John McGillian, and friends, and there will also be entertainment by Irish dancers from the McDaid Cara School and McHugh School. CBS local news celebrities will also be in attendance and guests will have an opportunity to meet this year’s grand marshal Dan Harrell and the Ring of Honor.
Checks can be made payable to St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association. For more information, visit http://www.PhillyParade.com.
St. Gabe’s seeks golfers for inaugural golf outing
St. Gabriel Parish in Norwood is currently seeking golfers for its Inaugural Golf Outing for Friday, May 5 at the Ed Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware.
The price per golfer is $125, which includes a round of golf, range balls, continental breakfast and buffet luncheon. Sign-ins will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m., followed by a continental breakfast, and golf cart assignments. The outing will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Gift basket raffles, 50/50s and “mulligan” sales will be available. Golfers can look forward to prizes for hole-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive and winning foursome.
For more information or to register, contact one of the co-chairs, Cathie Pfaff at 610-639-6766 or pfaffcathie@gmail.com, or Hal Pfaff at 267-716-5643 or halpfaff@gmail.com.
Irish-American trip performs at Lima UM Church
“Poor Man’s Gambit,” an Irish-American trio, will perform a free concert on Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m. at the Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Middletown Township.
The trio has released three albums and has completed two international tours. Instruments feature fiddle, button accordion, guitar, bodhran, bouzouki, vocals and dance. For more information, call the church office at 610-566-7109.
CBS3 meteorologist speaks at Tasty Talk luncheon
Realtor Michelle Leonard will host her next Tasty Talks luncheon at noon Thursday, Feb. 16 at Saffron Indian Kitchen, 145 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, featuring special guest CBS3 meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
Born and raised in Staten Island, N.Y., Kozak graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta with a degree in meteorology, and had internship experience at WABC in New York City. Six days after graduating, he was out at his first on-air job in Casper, Wyoming, forecasting the weather and co-hosting the morning show for the ABC affiliate.
Since then, he spent the better part of the last two decades tracking severe storms, tornadoes, floods and blizzards in Wichita, Tulsa, Memphis and Columbus. He also spent some time helping out weather teams in Austin and Kansas City. He has co-hosted an entertainment show and hosted numerous entertainment, travel and celebrity segments as well.
Kozak joined the CBS 3 team in September.
The Tasty Talk costs $30, which includes hors d’oeuvres, lunch, dessert, tax and tip. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by calling 484-278-4112. All proceeds benefit Mac’s Fund.
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