Going to bat for dogs who need home
Chester County SPCA offering special on ‘Big League Ballplayers’
Cosmo sports a Phillies’ scarf to showcase his eagerness to become an all-star pet.
Just in time for baseball season, the Chester County SPCA wants to remind area residents that the Phils and their fans aren’t the only ones eager to play ball.
The nonprofit agency is offering a weekend special entitled “Big League Ballplayers”...
Barrar to host annual health/safety fair, April 13
State Rep. Steve Barrar
CONCORD – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar will host his annual Health and Safety Fair on Sat., April 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“This is a great family-friendly event,” said Barrar. “It is a convenient way for people to gather information about local health and safety services. We also will have plenty here for the kids.”
The event will be held at the Brandywine Youth Club,...
Gallery talk to focus on painting menagerie
“Parade” by Sandra Severson is one of the paintings that will be discussed during a free gallery talk on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association.
Artist will discuss how animals affect her work, technique
The public is invited to hear a presentation by artist Sandra Severson on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association.
Severson’s gallery talk at 1 p.m. will involve her current...
Symposium to focus on risky teen behavior
Recent survey includes insight into drug, alcohol abuse
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco: Which students are doing what, when, and where? Those are some of the topics that will be explored at a symposium sponsored by FOCUS and the Unionville Chadds Ford Education Foundation.
The program, which will be held Thursday, April 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the C.F. Patton Middle School auditorium, will present the...
Ed. Foundation plans ‘Flower Power’ event, April 12
Fun, food and a great chance to learn more about the community
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When Spring blooms, smiles abound. When learning blooms, a lifetime of wisdom and better lives abound.
Accordingly, ‘Flower Power’ is the theme for the Spring Membership event for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation, April 12 at Galer Estate Winery, 400 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square.
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Local officials deliver meals to needy
Local officials and staff team up with Meals on Wheels for Mayors for Meals Day
Meals on Wheels of Chester County held its annual Mayors For Meals Day on March 20 as a part of its March For Meals campaign. Mayors and other elected officials participated in the event to show their support for our community’s home-bound and hungry seniors.
“We are excited about having so many county officials participate...
Support sought to end human trafficking
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public support...
Cultivating taste for optimal organic gardening
Library to present free horticultural how-to workshop
Deborah Kates will present a program on organic gardening at the Chester County Library on April 6.
Longtime organic gardener Deborah Kates promises to unearth her best horticultural tips in a program at the Chester County Library in Exton entitled “Let’s Get Dirty! Learn To Love Organic Gardening.”
It will be held Saturday, April 6, from...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April...
The Wiyos bring a bit of Oz to The Flash, March 30
The Wiyos come to The Kennett Flash, March 30.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mixing a melange of musical influences, the critically acclaimed band The Wiyos will bring their acoustic folk music to the Kennett Flash, March 30.
Riding on the tails of their wildly eclectic 2012 release, Twist, a concept album loosely based on The Wizard of Oz, The Wiyos say they are returning to their roots in 2013. The band continues...
