PennDOT urging residents to save lives
National Donate Life Month an ideal time to become organ donor
Since April marks National Donate Life Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to remind motorists how easily they can help another person live a fuller, longer life by registering online as an organ donor.
“Potential donors considering adding the organ donor designation to their driver’s license or identification...
County offering identity-theft protection
Residents invited to free shredding event Saturday
If you don’t want a shred of evidence available to identity thieves, the Chester County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a free event on Saturday to accommodate you.
Starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. – unless the truck gets filled before then – residents are invited to a communal shredding initiative at the Chester County Solid...
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...
