Volunteers make it rain love at Relay for Life
Bad weather doesn’t dampen passion of those raising money for cancer research
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
Cancer survivors are applauded by volunteers during the Kennett/Unionville Relay For Life, Friday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds gathered last Friday night and Saturday morning at Unionville High School to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
The event...
Animal-advocacy volunteer receives honor
Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer singled out for recognition
Frank Sobyak, the Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer, displays his Volunteer of the YearAward with his daughter, Beth Ann Sobyak, and his wife, Ardyth Sobyak.
Anyone connected with the Chester County SPCA routinely touts its superb volunteers, a dedicated crew that serves as an integral part of the nonprofit’s operation.
However,...
Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An elegant carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
State encourages preparation for hurricane season
First named storm of hurricane season brings reminder to prepare for emergencies, consider flood insurance
Harrisburg – With the Atlantic hurricane season now under way, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to always be prepared for the possibility of severe weather.
“The remnants of Hurricane Sandy brought so much devastation to much of the state last October,” said...
Patton runners raise money for Po-Mar-Lin
A number of Patton Middle School students met last week with members of the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, to present money they raised, as well as a thank you for their service to the community. From Left, Dan Tracey, Steve Nuse, Lolo Hanretta, Lindsay Bond, Sydney Horne, Makayla Bucci, Kelly McLennan, Bobby Abel, and Mike Wells. Not pictured members of “Girls on Track” are Harini Peri, Abby...
Chester County Balloon Festival poised to soar
Annual, crowd-pleasing event to be held at Plantation Field Friday, Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Balloon Glow always offers great photo opportunities for visitors to the Chester County Balloon Festival, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Plantation Field in Unionville.
A popular, quintessential Chester County event is about to take flight: The 2013 Balloon...
Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates
Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations.
Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is presenting...
Crusade to end heroin epidemic hitting road
Kacie’s Cause team will attend Town Hall Meeting in Oxford
Andy Rumford created an educational web site called Kacie’s Cause that includes information that Rumford hopes will save lives while continuing his daughter’s commitment to helping others.
Andy Rumford, a Kennett Square resident whose 23-year-old daughter, Kacie Erin Rumford, died of a heroin overdose in March, will take his crusade...
Chester County Hospital Polo Cup, Sunday
This year’s Polo Cup offers fun events for all ages
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Polo Cub
The Chester County Hospital’s Seventh Annual Polo cup will be held this Sunday, June 9 at the Brandywine Polo Club at 960 Polo Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19274. The events will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the match will begin at 3 p.m.
On behalf of the Turks Head Branch of the Women’s Auxiliary,...
Kennett Art Stroll features local artists and merchants
The First Friday Art Stroll invites residents to browse art, listen to music, shop and eat
Kennett Square’s monthly Art Stroll celebrates the local art
Kennett Square’s monthly Art Stroll celebrates the local art scene as it is showcased in the galleries, shops, and restaurants throughout the town. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to stroll the tree-lined streets and browse the many...
