Winter sports registration starts Dec. 15 for area YMCAs
Registration for YMCA of Greater Brandywine winter sports leagues and clinics begins December 15 and runs through January 18. Register before December 21 for a $15 savings.
A variety of sports leagues such as basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, indoor flag football and volleyball are available at different branches and open to youth ages 3 to 14. The leagues run from February 2 to March 28.
Kids...
UCFSD coat drive under way
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Community Coat Drive is underway and is collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, gloves, mittens and snow pants. All items should be clean and in good condition. Donated items can be dropped off in the lobby of any of the UCFSD schools until Thursday, December 18th. This is a great opportunity to clean out your coat closets and help a very worthwhile...
Sanderson Museum remembers Tommy Thompson
Museum remembers first curator
By Linda Banks, Special to The Times
The first curator of the Sanderson Museum, Tommy Thompson, is warmly remembered by staff and board members.
In November the last flash of sun adds final colorful brilliance to our trees and our lives, but autumn also predicts falling leaves and winter’s chill. November always brings the fleeting Sanderson Museum schedule to...
Hickman 15th annual Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 5 & 6
A preview of the items for sale at “Grandma’s Attic” at The Hickman Annual Holiday Bazaar, which takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6 in West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for a unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of West Chester, stop by The Hickman’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.
Items available for sale...
New ‘Family Promise’ seeks Giving Tuesday support
A new non-profit organization named “Family Promise” is coming to southern Chester County. Online donations received by United Way of Southern Chester County specifically on “Giving Tuesday”, December 2nd, can be made by going to http://UnitedWaySCC.org/GIVE.aspx. Call 484-883-3110 for any assistance needed.
Family Promise of Southern Chester County (FP-SCC) was conceived during the spring...
People of Chester County doing ‘good stuff’ in a fun, easy-to-read format.
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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’)...
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...
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...
Corbett signs Ross senior care respite bill
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), left, and State Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26) with Gov. Tom Corbett following the governor’s signing of a bill to license facilities for senior citizen respite care. Ross sponsored the bill and Hennessey is the chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
HARRISBURG — At a Capitol bill signing ceremony last week, Gov. Tom Corbett signed legislation...
Malvern Prep students ‘Stuff a Truck’ for needy
Malvern Prep Middle School students, Patrick Gray (Gr. 6) of Havertown, Victor Bucci (Gr. 6) of West Chester and Aidan Gordinier (Gr. 7) of Exton sorted through all of the donations for the Stuff a Truck event earlier this year.
MALVERN — The goal was to “Stuff a Truck,” and that is exactly what Malvern Prep Middle School students did for Cradles to Crayons last month – filling more than...
