Bits & Pieces June 9

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 8, 2011

• A new exhibit opened at the Chadds Ford Gallery on June 3.
“Stars n’ Stripes” runs through July 4. The show features star spangled
renditions of patriotic significance. Gallery owner Jackie Winthur said the
exhibit was originally planned for February of 2012, but the killing of Osama
bin Laden on May 1 pushed up the timetable.

• Birmingham Township is continuing to gear up for its 325^th
anniversary scheduled for Aug. 27. Supervisors’ Chairman John Conklin said
during the June 6 supervisors’ meeting that the township is willing to donate
up to $7,500 for the event. He also said there will be a meeting 7 p.m. on June
13 at the Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse for volunteers.

• Anyone who thinks turtles have easy, slow-paced lives may
think again after visiting Turtle Travels, from June 18-Sept. 5, at the
Delaware Museum of Natural History. This interactive special exhibit features a
life-sized board game where visitors can experience the many challenges turtles
face. Hands-on activities show what it is like to be a turtle trying to cross a
road or move through changing habitats. Children can crawl under a live turtle
enclosure, try on a turtle shell, and watch a video shot by a sea turtle to see
how they swim.

• On Saturday, June 18 the Mill at Anselma will host its
fourth annual summer concert fundraiser, featuring live Zydeco music by Johnny
Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco. Zydeco is a high-energy style of music originating
in southern Louisiana, and combines French dance melodies with Caribbean music
and blues. No celebration of Louisiana music would be complete without
mouthwatering Cajun food, and Zachary’s BBQ of Norristown will provide
authentic Cajun cuisine. Desserts, wine and beer are also included in the
ticket price of $50 per person. To download an event invitation and RSVP card,
visit www.Anselmamill.org, or call 610-827-1906. Reservations may be made by
mail, or by phone using a credit card. The Mill at Anselma is located on Route
401, ½ mile west of Route 113 in Chester Springs.