KHS presents Beauty & the Beast, March 10-12
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Kennett High School will present its annual musical March 10 – 12. This year’s production of the show Beauty and the Beast includes a cast of seventy-eight Kennett High School singers, actors, and dancers. Katie Soukup is the music director, and Cindy Albertini is the stage director/choreographer. Julie Bolten serves as the play’s...
Half Marathon to benefit Domestic Violence Center
WEST CALN — The Chester County Half Marathon & Memorial 5k (CCH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed 2015 that serves the community by providing a world class half marathon, 5K and related events to raise funds to benefit local charities, while promoting health and fitness.
The event was born out of the tragic loss of Jacinda Miller to an act of domestic violence in late 2014. Jacinda...
Hadley Fund to present Celtic Celebration, March 12
The Hadley Fund will present Two Pipers Piping & Friends for a Celtic Celebration, just in time to help get in you in the modo for St. Patrick’s Day.
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67th Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 11 & 12
This year’s Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale — the 67th — promises to be the best ever. The event kicks off with a preview night on March 11, with the show taking place the next day, March 12. Gathered to work on the show are: Kara Hyman (co-chair), Shawn Dutkiewicz (Principal CFE), Maggie Niemkiewicz (co-chair), Lisa Albany (co-chair) Featured Artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn and Donating Artist...
YMCA honors employees for excellence
Stephanie Price (right) of the West Chester Area Y branch, received the Employee of the Year Award for her work in child watch. Pictured here with Teri Edgar, executive director of the West Chester Area Y.
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2nd annual Celebration of Excellence on Feb. 4 at the Mendenhall Inn. This event celebrates Y employees and their commitment to the Y’s...
The Red Carpet makes for Oscar-worthy viewing
It’s not quite the same without Joan Rivers, of course
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The Academy Awards are tonight and (YAY for me!) I have seen one of the nominated films! Hey, for my husband and me, that is impressive stuff. I do not think we have been inside a movie theater since 2010 (sad, but true). We watched The Martian (On Demand) and I really liked it. However, even though...
Free screening of ‘Time out of Mind’ March 9
PHOENIXVILLE — Representatives from Chester County’s Decade to Doorways and the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation have scheduled a free screening of “Time Out of Mind”, a film starring Richard Gere that depicts one man’s journey through homelessness. The screening, held at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016, at...
What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum
Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday.
For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org).
The...
Kennett Public Library to loan out WiFi hotspots
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Public Library is pleased to announce that it will offer mobile WiFi HotSpots for library members to borrow and use for free. Wireless HotSpots offer free Internet access anywhere and are perfect for schoolwork, job hunting, travel or social networking, and will be available at the library the month of March thanks to a generous donation from T-Mobile.
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400 gymnasts compete at KMC Sweetheart Invitational
KENNETT SQUARE — Valentine’s Day weekend marked the 3rd Annual KMC Sweetheart Invitational hosted by the KMC USAIGC Girls’ Team. Close to 400 gymnasts representing 17 teams from across the region participated in the popular two-day event. Athletes competed at copper, bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels on four events: balance beam, floor, uneven bars, and vault. Team, individual, and all...
