What To Do: Celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in Kennett
Also: Pirate Day & The Pa. Hunt Cup get Nov. rolling
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dia de los Muertos celebration in Kennett Square.
In Mexico, November 1 is known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Kennett Square will also be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on November...
Longood shows off giant mum
Longwood Gardens has unveiled the largest chrysanthemum ever grown outside of Asia: the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens has unveiled the largest chrysanthemum ever grown outside of Asia: the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum. The amazing plant features 1,523 perfectly placed, uniform blooms on ONE plant. The Thousand Bloom Mum is a highlight of the annual Chrysanthemum...
What To Do: Spooky fun is everywhere
Last weekend before Halloween is jam packed with scary activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Laurel Hill’s Tale from Tombs.
We’re coming down the home stretch for 2016 Halloween activities. This weekend will be your last chance to check out most of them — although a few will still be open into the first week of November. The following is a look at many of these events.
On...
Pumpkin carving contest at Market at Liberty Place, Oct. 29
KENNETT SQUARE — The Market at Liberty Place will be hosting a pumpkin carving contest on Saturday October 29, 2016 at 3 pm. $10 Gift Cards will be given to the 1st 50 participants. Additional prizes will be awarded to the scariest and most creative pumpkins.
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Holiday grief is focus of Chester County church
Calvary Fellowship facilitators of holiday grief seminars for those having lost a loved one due to death or are experiencing separation or divorce plan upcoming sessions, along with additional adult workshops to Help Grieving Children during the holidays. From left are Casey Jones, DivorceCare and Celebrate Victory facilitator, Care Pastor Bob VanArsdale, and David Pinkerton and Mary Derstine, GriefShare...
YMCA program to help kids thrive
Kids with diverse abilities learn fitness, water safety and teamwork
The torches may have been doused, but Rio 2016’s fever hasn’t left for some kids who were glued to the action last summer. Now, with a recent grant to YMCA of Greater Brandywine from Autism Speaks, even more children with diverse abilities will be able to channel their Olympic inspiration into improving their swimming skills.
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What To Do: ‘Mum’ is the word at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is the time of year when nature’s colors go through a shift. The bright colors of summer’s flowers are beginning to disappear and are being replaced by the autumnal colors of changing leaves. The only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily...
Longwood FD open house celebrates 95 years for company
Longwood Fire Company Chief A. J. MaCarthy gives instructions to his son Jeremy during open house event.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house drew support from the public and business community as the organization commemorated its 95th anniversary.
“Longwood has rendered great service to our neighbors for 95 years,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “The community certainly...
Bark For Life event, Oct. 23
WEST CHESTER — The American Cancer Society will hold its 8th annual Central Chester County Bark For Life event on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at East Goshen Park. The fundraising event honors the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer survivors. Families and their dogs come together for a few hours of celebration and companionship and complete a one-mile fun walk along a preplanned route...
Knauers honored in naming of W. Chester theater
Nancy and David Knauer
WEST CHESTER — The performing arts finally have a place to call home in West Chester, PA and now, that home has a name. Thanks to a generous contribution from Chris and Beth Knauer, Uptown! Entertainment Alliance’s new theater will be named The Knauer Theater for the Performing Arts in honor of Chris Knauer’s grandmother Lena and his parents, David and Nancy Knauer who...
