Get the dirt on composting techniques
Free county class even offers certification opportunity
Dishing the dirt in an environmentally responsible way is one positive offshoot of a new free class.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is offering a Certified Master Composting Class at two county locations. Attendance is required for one class a week for all three weeks to receive...
Elementary school students give back for MLK Day of Service
Pocopson Elementary participates in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s annual ‘Day on, not a day off’ program
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Elementary Second grader, Kaitlyn Wahl, carefully works on drawing a butterfly to be added to one of the quilts sent to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
POCOPSON –...
‘Peanuts’ coming to Patton stage, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 & 2
Middle School students to perform ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
The lead cast of Patton Middle School’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The show features Charlie Brown, played by Zach Horrowitz an 8th grader, Linus, played by Eli Sheppard, a 7th grader, Lucy, played by Dina Spyropoulos, an 8th grader, Sally, played by Eva Sheppard a 7th grader, Schroeder,...
Agencies to shine spotlight on human trafficking
Program at Chester County Historical Society designed to raise awareness
The Chester County Historical Society will present “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a program designed to raise attention during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman will be one of several speakers Wednesday evening at “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a public event...
Patton hosts First Lego League Robotics Tournament
Seven Unionville-Chadds Ford teams compete with area teams to solve real world problems
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Programming Pirates — one of seven teams from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District — team members (left to right), 5th grader Daniel Hu from Pocopson Elementary, 6th grader Kyle D’Arcy from Patton Middle School, Coach Greg D’Arcy, and...
Kennett Area Parks and Rec announces 2013 schedule
KENNETT — The Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board has listed its activities and facility availabilities for its 2013 schedule.
KAPRB High School OPEN GYM. KAPRB will have a two hour open gym for students in grades 9 -12 at the KHS Auxiliary Gym on Monday nights in January and February. This program is FREE to any high school student who would like to attend. Students should bring a student...
Chester County Food Bank receives $50,000 check
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup and the Chester County Food Bank pose for the $50,000 check presentation.
Gift represented proceeds from Pa. Hunt Cup’s 48th annual race
The tailgaters and steeplechase enthusiasts who gathered on Nov. 4 to enjoy the 48th annual Pennsylvania Hunt Cup race helped boost the proceeds presented to the Chester County Food Bank earlier this week.
Since 1964,...
Land Conservancy plans winter programs
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County plans a number of informational nature symposiums at its Bucktoe Creek Preserve in Avondale.
1. Winter Tree Identification at Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale PA
Sunday, January 13 from 10am-12pm The cost is $10 for non-members; $5 for members (type member when asked for a promotion code)
Join TLC at Bucktoe Creek...
Warm up winter with hot film slate at the Flash
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Independent Film Series has another series for four films planned for the winter, all available for screening in the cozy confines of the Kennett Flash:
The Intouchables on Thursday, January 17
The skinny: A feel-good French buddy film that broke box-office records around the world.
The plot: After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat...
Unionville HS winter concert, Jan. 9
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Concert Bands will present their Winter Concert, Wed. Jan. 9 in the high school auditorium, starting at 7:30 p.m.
The 2013 show show is titled: “From Sin to Salvation” and is free to the public. Among the featured selections planned for the performance are “Overture from Orpheus and the Underworld” “Pirates of the Caribbean”...
