Region VI band festival, March 15 at UHS
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School be the host of the 2014 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region VI Band Festival. One hundred twenty-eight students have advanced from the district competition to form a collective concert band from 46 high schools in the 5-county area.
After a number of days of practice, the band will give a public performance, Sat. March, 15 at the high school...
Residents invited to volunteer for cleanup
Statewide effort to spruce up roadsides sponsored by PennDOT, DEP
Volunteers are being sought to help keep Chester County pristine by cleaning up roadsides.
HARRISBURG — Volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania effort that runs through May 31 are being sought by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),...
Chester County Women’s Commission bestows awards
Recipients range from veteran social-service role models to student volunteers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell introduces Empowered Young Woman award-winner Christine Luczka (right). She is joined by Jeannine McCullough, vice chair of the Chester County Women’s Commission.
A distinguished roster of female honorees received well-deserved...
Sanderson Museum opens for 2014 season
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum on Creek Road in Chadds Ford is now open for the 2014 season.
CHADDS FORD — That gem of both Southeast Pennsylvania history and that of the better part of the 20th Century of American History — the Christian C. Sanderson Museum — is now open for the 2014 season, on Thursdays through Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors to the Sanderson...
Family Night Out, March 15
¡Ay, Dios mio! The lucky winners of Quizzo during the Family Night Out event at Unionville High School could find these three desperadoes on their doorstep — current and former Unionville Chadds Ford administrators John Nolen, Sharon Parker and John Sanville — along with the complete fixin’s for a chili dinner party for eight.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What’s the best recipe for fun after...
County’s Historical Society getting cool new addition
Work underway to replace aging air-conditioning system
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) wants area residents to know that the large crane that can be seen in Evans Alley hoisting materials onto its roof is a positive sign.
The West Chester-based nonprofit is in the middle of a major HVAC replacement project, a news release said. Coordinated by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning,...
Melting snow could pose flooding dangers
County officials urge motorists to avoid traversing standing water
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) interrupts this cycle of melting snow to issue a reminder about another potential hazard: flash flooding.
Many causes exist for flash flooding in Chester County, which can occur fast and can wipe a car off the road in an instant.
Some include rain or snow melt –...
Tickets for Willowdale 2014 now on sale
22nd running slated for Mothers Day, May 11
Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Willowdale Steeplechase. For the 22nd year, fans can enjoy a day of racing, tailgating and — as always — interesting hats, all helping to raise money for local charities.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Patrons and race fans of the Willowdale Steeplechase have some excitement to look forward to at the 22nd running of the races. ...
Toastmasters Club starting up in Unionville
For those of us with a fear of public speaking, relief is in sight! A new chapter of Toastmasters will be forming in the Unionville area. The only prerequisite is a desire to better your speaking and leadership skills. An introduction meeting will be held on Monday evening, March 24 (5:30-6:30) at Unionville High School. Email John Sanville at jsanville@ucfsd.net or Dottie Randazzo at dottiemeister@gmail.com to...
‘Grease’ is the word at UHS this weekend
Grease performed March 6-8 at UHS; Tickets still available
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – This weekend a cast of Unionville High School students in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be donning white t-shirts and leather jackets along with poodle skirts and bobby sox for the production of the hit Broadway musical, Grease.
Grease is the story of the budding...
