KSQ’s Mala Galleria & ‘First Friday’ art stroll
May’s arrival brings new featured artists & community focused night
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square’s many charming boutiques, galleries and restaurants provide an inviting backdrop for its community focused “First Friday’ Art Stroll from 6-9 PM, Friday, May 1st.
Mala Galleria has two new featured artists; siblings Leander and Mo Fontaine. A vibrant exhibit has been created to highlight...
WCASD to host free internet safety forums
Area elementary parents are invited; babysitting available on site during sessions
The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) will host two“Safety in the Digital Age for Elementary Parents” information sessions that are free and open to the public. The first session is this Thursday.
Does your child know how to work responsibly on a computer with other students on projects? What are some of...
Community art show showcases youth & emerging artists
Impressive collection delights and inspires
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Portrait by Unionville High’s Dara Jin
KENNETT SQUARE – Art created by the hands and minds of hundreds of talented area youth and emerging Mexican American Artists were showcased at this weekend’s Community Art Exhibit. The event was sponsored by the Kennett Merchant’s Association and Art on the Square;...
What To Do: Sheep and Wool at Springton
Also: Star Party, Yellow Springs Art Show and much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of annual events that celebrate the arrival of the new season has grown into a spring tradition in Chester County — “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks).
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event...
United Way to host ‘decadent’ fundraiser Sat night
Chocolate, wine, craft beer & renowned architecture make for a spectacular evening
60 Bragg Hill
POCOPSON – The United Way of Southern Chester County invites the community to an extraordinary evening this Saturday, April 25th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening will celebrate the divinely decadent world of chocolate at the architectural masterpiece 60 Bragg Hill, designed by Mathew Moger...
Fine art expo at Exton Square Mall
EXTON — PA Leadership Charter School / The Center for Performing & Fine Arts (CPFA) announced it will hold a Fine Art Department Faculty Art Exhibition, which runs from April 24th – May 31st. The Opening Reception is: Friday, April 24th 5:00-7:30 PM Exton Square Mall, Second Floor (near Boscovs & Zales). Daphne Okcuoglu, Joseph Fuiman, Andres Gonzales, and Kimberly Ricciardi will...
What To Do: Celebrate National Park Week
Beer fests, Artist’s Circle, spring in full bloom and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
National Junior Ranger Day, April 18, is a big part of National Parks Week, being celebrated starting this weekend.
Do you know that National Park Week is April 18-26 and are you aware that there are more than 400 National Parks?
National Parks include seashores, battlefields, historic homes, archaeological...
Chesco, put some ‘spring’ in your step with Good Stuff!
Businesses, Kids & Organizations doing Good Stuff…Who do YOU know below?
Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send it to kim@chescotimes.com, submissions due by the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review.
Keep on Truckin’…SPOTTED: Trio Excavating’s latest fleet addition – a giant aqua dump truck promoting ovarian cancer awareness. Look for owners Charley...
Library friends booksale kicks off April 10
EXTON — The Chester County Library Friends book sale is right around the corner, starting April 10. Thousands of titles will be sold at incredibly deep discounts. More than 30,000 books on a variety of subjects— from sciences to humanities to fiction and poetry—will be available for purchase at bargain prices along with current and out-of-print hardback and paperback novels, first editions,...
What To Do: Easter Weekend offers lots of activities
Brunch, zombies, point-to-point and more for your holiday fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is Easter Weekend.
Ride the rails with the Easter Bunny this weekend on the West Chester Railroad.
But, you don’t need to be told that because every store has an abundance of Easter candy displays, markets are touting sale prices on Easter hams and department stores are hawking Easter outfits...
