Sundance Sanctuary: a fight to protect older animals
Man struggles to protect animals discarded by others, but funds limit options
By Vidya Rajan, Special to The Times
John Ritzel, who operates the Sundance Santcuary in Newlin, flanked by Coollama (left) and Lillie (right), just two of the abused or older animals Ritzel fights to give a quality life.
NEWLIN — John Ritzel and his donkey, Dinkster, were enjoying a cuddle when I arrived. John has a visible...
Lions Club plans frightfully fun fund-raiser
Annual Halloween-themed event will benefit local nonprofits
Don’t be scared off by the title: The Third Annual Fright Feast on Oct. 20 benefits monstrously good causes and offers a screamingly entertaining evening.
Sponsored by the Kennett Square Lions Club’s Morning Branch, the popular annual fund-raiser will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Northbrook Marketplace. The Halloween-themed event will...
Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...
Eat dinner with Olympic hero Boyd Martin, Oct. 23
Boyd Martin in competition at the London 2012 Olympics on his horse Otis Barbotiere. Photo courtesy Henry Bucklow/Lazy Photography
Special dinner sponsored by Brandywine Ace/Oxford Feed & Lumber
POCOPSON — How often do you have a chance to share dinner with an Olympic hero?
But local residents will get that chance at a special dinner Oct. 23 at the critically acclaimed Stone Barn (100 Stone Barn...
There’s a lot of BUZZ about the Unionville Community Fair!
88th Annual fair kicks off this weekend, fun for the entire family; beekeepers just one of many new attractions
A Unionville Elementary School student gets to know a chick a little better during the 2011 Unionville Fair. This year’s fair kicks off Friday and promises to be bigger, better and even more exciting than ever.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Looking for great family fun this weekend – something...
Downingtown festival cultivates diverse tastes
36th annual event features plants, antiques, music, food, history, and more
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown horticulturalist David L. Culp will add his expertise to the plant sale at the 36th Annual Downingtown Friends Fall Festival.
When an urban high school principal thanked a longtime Longwood Gardens educator for a class that fostered empowerment to “change the...
Six county cultural groups to get state funds
Ballet, theater, and art organizations are among grant recipients
The Brandywine Ballet Company is one of the recipients of a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Photo by Gabriel Bienczycki
Six county arts organizations will receive state funds, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Thursday.
The grants, which support the arts programs and operations of local nonprofits, were recently...
Community Fair contest stirs prize-worthy memories
Jaclyn Jones, the 2012 Unionville Community Fair Queen, poses with her mother, Laurie Jones.
Fair Queen, Princess hopefuls explain what makes event special
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Anyone who has ever wondered why the iconic Unionville Community Fair sustains its cherished status should have attended its kickoff Thursday night – the program to crown the Fair Queen and Fair Princess.
Part of the presentation...
Time to ditch expired medications safely
State police will have collection site at Avondale barracks Saturday
The Avondale barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police will be one of the drop-off sites for Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs. No personal information...
Unionville Fair pageant, Sept. 27
Unionville Fair Queen and Princess to be picked
The contestants for the 2012 Unionville Fair Queen and Princess Pageant: (Queen contestants noted by a “Q”) Back row – Ilsa Mroz (Q), Jaclyn Jones (Q), Alexandria Coleman(Q), Carly Rechenberg, Marcia Manzone (Q), Hana Graybill. Front Row – Ginny Jackson (Q), Monica Sylvanus, Samantha Tracy, Helen Nichois, Shannon White.
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