E-cigarettes and vaping have made news recently. This legislative session, Delaware will consider a law banning the sale of flavored e-cigs. The American Cancer Society strongly supports this ban. One in five Delaware adolescents smoke, with the majority starting with flavored products, setting them up for a lifetime of addiction...
Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Where? Concord Square (Giant-Marshall’s) on Route 202/Concord Pike in front of La Tolteca. Pacem in Terris is a partner of the First Unitarian Church’s Human Rights Task Force. You can learn more about Pacem in Terris, here.
The annual concert, featuring the Wister Quartet, will be held this Sunday afternoon, November 24, at German Hall, at 3:00 p.m. The address is 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Bob Wynn at pbwynn@verizon.net or call him at 302-475-7523.
Join Lutheran Community Services (LCS) for a Jazz Christmas, presented by Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist Wilson Somers. The program features traditional and contemporary treatments of beloved holiday favorites, performed by regional jazz artists and soprano Annie Fitch of Radio City Music Hall’s holiday show. Jazz Christmas will be held...
Join the Human Rights Task Force and Peace Week Delaware at our Guest Bartender fundraiser on Monday, December 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. at BBC Tavern and Grill. First U members Kim Tull, Jeff Lott and Jan Shay will be guest bartenders! They would love to see you come...
Lewis Dual Language Elementary school is currently looking for high school and adult mentors. You can make a difference in the life of a child. All it takes is 30 to 60 minutes per week and the desire to help a child become an emotionally strong, resilient and socially competent...
Come join Rev. Pam and Linda Sanders on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to discuss the book “White Fragility: Why it’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo. The sessions will run from October 3 to November 21 and be held at...
The monthly theme of expectation and the upcoming theme of belonging have put me in mind of an experience I had last year. I was new to First U and was amazed and excited to see that it was buzzing with energy and activity. I learned about an upcoming Women’s...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. UPDATE – Slavery in 2019: Human Trafficing in Delaware. – CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Human Rights Task Force must cancel this event. Apologies to all those who were planning to attend. We encourage you to learn more about Zoe Ministries through their website and TEDx Talks, here and here....
Join Jewish Family Services of Delaware and Siegel JCC for our second annual Wellness Summit on 2nd Annual Wellness Summit. July 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Continuing the conversation on mental health & wellness for parents, teens, educators, and people with feelings. Learn more, here.
Wednesday, July 10th at 7 p.m. The 18th Annual Ulster Project Delaware 5K Run/Walk Presented by Catherine Rooney’s Irish Pub Register for $25 here. Race Day Registration is $30 Post 5K festivities at Catherine Rooney’s! Join the fun and support Ulster Project Delaware. Bringing teens together from Delaware and Northern...
Eat out at GROTTO PIZZA, Pennsylvania Ave., from 4 to 9 p.m. on July 11th. When you present a voucher at the time of order, an amount equal to 20% of your total bill will be donated to Peace Week Delaware! VOUCHERS CAN BE FOUND AT THE WELCOME TABLE.