State seeking watershed grant applicants
Funds available through Growing Greener program
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday, May 13, that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for the Growing Greener Grant Program for watershed protection. Local governments, non-profits, schools, municipal authorities and watershed associations are eligible to apply.
“Each year, these grants are...
Public invited to become ‘Force of Nature’
Natural Lands Trust recruiting volunteers for environmental program
MEDIA – Natural Lands Trust (NLT) is accepting applications for its fourth “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, which educates and trains participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a trust news release said.
“More than 60 years ago, a group...
Unionville Park opens Sat. a.m.
Tree planting planned as first phase of park opens
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The installation of the first phase of the Unionville Community Park is nearly complete. The park will be open to visitors for the first time on Saturday morning, May 10 (although there are still a few parts of the construction that will remain to be completed). You are invited to join us on May 10 so that you can see the results...
What to do: Willowdale Steeplechase, Cruise night and more
Steam engines, fish rodeo among busy list of events planned for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase, taking place on Sunday in Unionville features food, fun and some of the best horse racing action in the county.
If you ask people what words they associate with the arrival of spring in southern Chester County, some of the most common responses would probably...
Red Cross honors Coatesville VA employee
Recreation therapist lauded for ‘above and beyond’ work with veterans
Rich Yoegel (left), chair of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Leadership Council and a member of its board, congratulates Ellen Barnes, this year’s Chester County hero. Photo courtesy of Alex Greenblatt
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) has honored a woman who exhibits...
For East Linden St., historic new beginnings
Unionville students among volunteers who are helping grassroots group grow
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Fifth-grade Study Buddies participants Johnnette Boddy (from left), Jalayshia Allen and Aalana Vasquez gleefully surround their helper, Unionville High senior Clark Bingol.
On a typical school day, a passel of beaming elementary students file into the basement of the Bethel...
Public invited to pay tribute to fallen heroes
FOP to host 11th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 7
Chester County FOP Lodge 11’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service typically does double-duty: It serves as a prelude to National Police Week and affords both members of law-enforcement and the public an opportunity to pay tribute to Chester County’s fallen heroes.
This year’s memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May...
Seeking support for HIV-impacted children
Camp Dreamcatcher to hold fund-raiser at Market at Liberty Place on Saturday
Camp Dreamcatcher invites the public to support its Spring Event at the Market at Liberty Place on Saturday, May 3, “so that love can live, laughter can heal and dreams can come alive.”
The annual, weeklong camp offers an annual nurturing respite for children ages 5 to 17 coping with the HIV/AIDS infection of a family...
Donations needed for Ed. Foundation Yard Sale
Annual event at Unionville Elementary helps fund education programs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Ready for a little Spring cleaning? De-clutter your home and help a worthy cause: the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation’s annual Community Yard Sale at Unionville Elementary School by donating items for sale.
The annual Yard Sale benefits the Education Foundation, which in turn uses funds raised to...
Fairville Fun Fair celebrating its 26th year
Festivities to include foods, crafts, kids’ entertainment on May 3
Pony rides, moon bounces, food, crafts, games, face-painting, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday, May 3, at the 26th Annual Fairville Fun Fair.
Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 4. General admission...
