• Longwood Gardens will reopen its Orchid House on Feb. 26 and 27. The century-old Orchid House at Longwood Gardens was restored and it will exhibit up to 50 percent more orchids throughout the year, showcasing one of the most important collections in the world in an open, gallery-like space. Each day, at least 300 to 500 blooming orchids will adorn custom-made trellises in varying depths, heights, and arrangements on an ever-changing, curated basis. Restoration and renewal of the Orchid House is the first completed milestone in the Longwood Reimagined project, a sweeping yet sensitive transformation of 17 acres of the Gardens’ central visitor area and the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display.
• Pennsylvania job seekers and employers in or near the 610/484 area codes are encouraged to participate in JOBS610.com, a virtual job fair from Feb. 14-28 at jobs610.com. During JOBS610.com, individuals seeking employment can browse through employer thumbnails and select specific companies to learn more information. Jobseeker registration is free. For more information, call 717-285-1350 or email [email protected].
• Ready to tear up the front \yard and start over? Mt. Cuba Center might help with its online program, The Front Yard Revolution, on Feb. 23. Move beyond boring, look-alike landscape plantings of Japanese barberry, burning bush, and Bradford pear. Instead, substitute these invasive plants with native trees, shrubs, and perennials that feature multi-seasonal interest, support songbirds, and provide wildlife habitat. With the knowledge gained in this class, transform your landscape from an ecological desert to a beautiful, bountiful oasis, one plant at a time. The virtual class runs from 6-7:30 p.m.; the cost is $19. Register here.
• The Rachel Kohl Library is offering a virtual tour of the Museum of the American Revolution's limited-time exhibition of Don Troiani's original artwork inspired by some of the more pivotal events of America's fight for independence, including the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, George Washington's 1776 attack on Trenton, the 1777 Battles of Saratoga and Oriskany, and the Franco-American victory at Yorktown in 1781. It will also reveal insight into Troiani's research-based artistic process. This program will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to register.
• Delaware County Council is searching for centenarians to honor at its annual Centenarian Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, May 16. Anyone turning 100 or older in 2022 is welcome to attend this luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center. Centenarians and one guest are admitted for free. Additional guests may purchase tickets for $25 each. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council. For more information or to register to attend the luncheon, contact Debbie Hedgepeth at 610-872-1406.
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