Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten

Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown. Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...

Teen drivers to compete in safety competition

Winner will receive $2,000 scholarship, qualify for state contest The Chester County District Attorney’s Office Highway Safety Project will be teaming up with its safety partners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to kick off the First Annual Teen Safe Driving Competition. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  at the Technical College...

Service dogs bring freedom to the physically challenged

A companion that can alert a diabetic to low or high blood sugar By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times Service dogs change the lives of people. Canine Partners for Life professional trainers and volunteer handlers on a ‘socialization’ trip to Longwood Gardens. Most of us have had a dog in our lives at some point. But how many have known a dog that could sense when its owner was about...

Cavalcade of Bands, April 4 at UHS

Members of the Unionville High School Jazz Band. EAST MARLBOROUGH —  Eight outstanding high school jazz bands will gather this Friday night, April 4, to perform a variety of styles from soul to swing to samba at Unionville High School’s spacious 1200-seat auditorium, which is expected to be filled with the sounds of booming brass, toe-tapping percussion and sultry solos, as bands battle to win...

Chester County observing Fair Housing Month

Department of Community Development to host educational workshops In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Chester County Department of Community Development is extending an invitation to attend the first of a series of Fair Housing Educational Workshops beginning on Tuesday, April 1. The presentation at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus from 9 to 11 a.m. will include information...

YMCA kicks off Annual Campaign

The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the parent organization of four local YMCA centers and two other facilities, is launching its Annual Campaign this week to ensure that everyone in Chester County has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.   “Throughout our community, countless people know the Y. But there is so...

Health and Wellness Expo, March 29

EAST MARLBOROUGH — FOCUS and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation are sponsoring a Health & Wellness Expo, Saturday March 29 at Unionville High School. The event takes place between 6-9 p.m. in the gym lobby (during the Moonlight Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament) and will feature fun interactive exhibits and raffles from local businesses and organizations including: Kennettt YMCA,...

Public can help celebrate National Robotics Week

Chester County Library is hosting informational program on April 10 The Chester County Library is inviting the public to celebrate National Robotics Week from April 5-15. The library will host a presentation of the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics programs and a Q&A session on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room of the Chester...

Wizard of Oz at Patton, April 3, 4, & 5

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Charles F. Patton Middle School will present, “The Wizard of Oz”, with performances on April 3, 4 and 5. The cast and crew is made up of more than 90 students in grades 6-8 who will bring the musical to life for Patton and the community in the stage version, helping to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the original 1939 landmark film. The show have two evening performances,...

Gala to offer diverse array of auction items

Proceeds from April 11 benefit will help fund Planned Parenthood programs Craig Kandravi (from left), club steward of Radnor Hunt; event co-chair Renny Wood of Chadds Ford; and decorations chair Jane Taylor of Berwyn show off the signed Frolic Weymouth print that will be auctioned at the gala. Gourmet food and drink will combine with one-of-a-kind offerings  – ranging from a signed Frolic...