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Giddyap…WHOAH!…Lauren Evans, Westtown Friends 9th grader & member, Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds Pony Club (and her horse, ‘Bada-Bling’)...
High School memories remind us how far we’ve come
We may be a bit older, but we’re wiser for the journey
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last night was my 25th high school reunion. That is painful to type out in black and white. How is it possible that a QUARTER of a CENTURY has gone by? Putting it that way makes it sound even more horrifying.
There was a bright spot, however. My girlfriend Sharon pointed out that enduring our high school...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day in Chadds Ford
And….Santa comes to Kennett, rides helicopters and trains to kick off holiday season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual “Patriot’s Day” celebration will be held Saturdayat the Brandywine Battlefield in Chads Ford.
On November 29, it will be time to celebrate “Patriot’s Day” which is not to be confused with “Patriot Day” or “Patriots’ Day” or a day to wear...
On Stage: Jeffrey Gaines hit The Flash
Also: Serafin String Quartet, Micky Dolenz, Scrooge and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jeffrey Gaines brings his powerful music to The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 29.
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Jeffrey Gaines signed his first recording deal with a major label. It’s been 22 years since his debut album “Jeffrey Gaines” was released on Chrysalis Records.
It’s...
Culinary students host youngsters for Thanksgiving trip
A Penn London Elementary School student uses candy corn to decorate his snicker doodle cookie, during a recent visit to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus Culinary Arts in Penn.
WEST GROVE — Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus Culinary Arts students recently hosted 25 Kindergarten, first and second grade students from Penn London Elementary...
Otter Scouts set up giving tree at Pets & Friends
64th Brandywine decorating crew. Back: Otter Leader Tim Grimme. Middle (L-R): Otter Scouts Dylan Ball, Kellar Cimini, Henry Grimme. Front row (L-R): Otter Scouts Brian Lightner and Jacob Kubilus, and Sara Ball.
WEST GROVE — Last Sunday afternoon the 64th Brandywine Otter Scouts of the Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA) set up and decorated a “Giving Tree” at the Pets & Friends store...
Final ‘Sip and Savor with Serafins’ Dec. 3
The Serafin String Quartet
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash will present the final concert of the “Sip and Savor with the Serafins” Wednesday evening series on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed Serafin String Quartet will perform “Viennese Classical Roots,” a one-hour themed collage featuring Mozart Quartet in d minor with samples from Haydn and Beethoven.
The program...
Brandywine Valley Chorale performs Bach, Dec. 6
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the spirit of the joyous season, the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) warmly invites you to their holiday concert. This evening of beautiful music will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville at 7:30 p.m.
Accompanied by orchestra and organ, the choir’s centerpiece is the Bach “Magnificat”, a musical setting of the biblical canticle taken...
Gov. Corbett signs Lyme prevention bill
Pictured in the first row from left are: Peter Wagner, Senator Stewart Greenleaf (Sponsor of the Senate bill), Governor Tom Corbett, Representative Matt Baker (Sponsor of the House bill), Sean Robinson, Lisa Gaffney, Josie Gaffney, and Kelly Locy. Second row from left: Sarah Wagner, Eric Pauley (Executive Assistant, Senator Greenleaf’s office), Julia Wagner (President PA Lyme Resource Network),...
Art Watch: art makes a marvelous gift
Galleries all over Chester County are open and ready for your shopping needs
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The best gift is something that is hand-made, and if you cannot make it yourself, then you might consider having some shopping fun at any of the holiday art venues in our area – also a great way to support local arts!
This week all of the local galleries are open for holiday purchasing,...
