Immaculata announces Dean’s List
EAST WHITELAND — Immaculata University announced its spring Dean’s List students this week.
Students who merit inclusion in the Spring 2015 Dean’s List are listed below. To attain Dean’s List status, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 on a scale of 4.0.
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Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19-21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
The airport is located...
What To Do: Super Sunday in West Chester
Also: First Fridays, garden and home and multiple festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Sunday in June arrives, downtown West Chester becomes a huge block party as the borough hosts Super Sunday. This year, the 23rd Annual Super Sunday (610-692-7574, http://www.west-chester.com) will be held on June 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sponsored by West Chester Parks & Recreation,...
Kennett-Unionville Relay For Life this Friday
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett-Unionville Relay for life will start at 6 PM Friday evening, June 5 at the Unionville High School track. This event is targeted to raise over $45,000 for the American Cancer Society to support groundbreaking research and patient needs. So far over 250 people on 29 teams are signed up, and have raised over $30,000.
Activities planned in addition to walking or running...
Book Bash to benefit The Garage in Kennett, June 5 & 6
Kennett Resale Book Shoppe volunteer Marice Bezdek (left) and Mikey Glass, Garage Youth Center Director, display used books to be available at the Garage’s Book Bash to Benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center June 5 – 6. (photo Juan Duran)
KENNETT SQUARE — Teens and book-loving volunteers will be working together to offer thousands of “pre-read” books for sale during Kennett Square’s First...
Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
What To Do: 44th annual Strawberry Festival rocks
Also: Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, Bonsai at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the best signs that summer is just around the corner is the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 44th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-380-9080, www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com).
The...
‘Day of Beauty’ for area veterans
A special approach to honoring those who serve
This Memorial Day, veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center received a ‘Day of Beauty’ thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Philadelphia, and the students from Empire Beauty School – Exton.
Veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center along with the caring staff from AseraCare Hospice, Palliative Medicine...
Chesco’s biggest Memorial Day parade salutes veterans
Kennett Square’s beloved, time-honored tradition marches on
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Marine First Sergeant and Kennett Square resident, Steven Hunter, walks the parade with son Alex
KENNETT SQUARE – Historic Kennett Square hosted its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. With more than 1,000 participants, near perfect weather, and an estimated record attendance; the parade appeared...
What To Do: Get out there! It’s Memorial Day Weekend
Don’t plan to stay in — outdoor events and great weather highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s time for the annual Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale this weekend in Chadds Ford.
If it’s Memorial Day Weekend in the Brandywine Valley, it’s time once again for the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale. The popular annual event...
