Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy...
Unionville honors 150th anniversary of Gettysburg
EAST MARLBOROUGH —The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be hosting a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Friday, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
The 6:30-8:30 event, which will take place in the school’s Presidential Library, will include a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg address, live music, refreshments,and small discussions about our Presidents....
Literacy-lovers sought for annual reading program
25,000 selected volunteers will distribute free books April 23
Have you even wanted to serve as a literary philanthropist but lacked the funds? The Chester County Library and District Center may have the opportunity to accommodate your wish.
The library has once again been selected as a distribution site for World Book Night (WBN), an effort to spread literacy, which will take place on April 23. To...
Kennett Food Cupboard feeds the hungry
Kennett Food Cupboard volunteer Scott McCoy is just one of over 70 volunteers who donates time to help feed the hungry. With the holidays approaching, donations are even more critical than usual.
Staff, volunteers prepare for Thanksgiving holiday; donations accepted daily
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT — Tucked away on a quiet street in downtown Kennett Square, the Kennett...
PennDOT: Vegetation-removal to continue on U.S. 1
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will continue removing vegetation along U.S. 1 in both directions in New Garden and East Marlborough Townships Monday through Thursday. Crews are scheduled to work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lane closures will occur...
Hamorton church celebrates new organ with recital, Nov. 23
The final details of installation are completed on the new church organ for Hamorton United Methodist Church in Kennett. To celebrate their new organ, the church will hold a free recital, Nov. 23
KENNETT — Hamorton United Methodist Church will be hosting a free organ recital on Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. to celebrate the installation and restoration of its new church organ. The recital will feature...
FOCUS session on social media, Nov. 20
EAST MARLBOROUGH — FOCUS and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation will present a special program on social media and how children interact with it on Wed. Nov. 20 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Unionville High School Auditorium.
The event is an informational evening for parents where parents can learn about different types of social media and their benefits & risks, including:
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Brandywine Valley Chorale presents Shining Night, Nov. 22
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Shining Night — a tribute to the works of composer Morton Lauridsen —as its fall concert, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the music of Lauridsen, an acclaimed choral composer, the multi-media concert will
feature works of art by Brandywine...
Volunteers sought for tax-assistance training
Free program will result in certification by IRS
Life Transforming Ministries will be hosting free training for those who are interested in becoming certified by the IRS to prepare free tax returns throughout Chester County in the 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Most roles do not require previous experience and include greeter, tax preparer, quality reviewer, interpreter and program...
Radley Run Fox Chase on Nov. 9 & 10
History, demonstrations on tap for charity event
BIRMINGHAM — Are you ready to step back in time and experience historical Brandywine Meadows Farm, home of the Mather Hunt?
Then you’ll want to be at Radley Run Country Club on Saturday, Nov, 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 as its hosts a unique event filled with history and excitement – the Radley Fox Chase Festivities.
The Radley Fox Chase celebration...
