Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy...
Unionville honors 150th anniversary of Gettysburg
EAST MARLBOROUGH —The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be hosting a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Friday, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
The 6:30-8:30 event, which will take place in the school’s Presidential Library, will include a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg address, live music, refreshments,and small discussions about our Presidents....
Literacy-lovers sought for annual reading program
25,000 selected volunteers will distribute free books April 23
Have you even wanted to serve as a literary philanthropist but lacked the funds? The Chester County Library and District Center may have the opportunity to accommodate your wish.
The library has once again been selected as a distribution site for World Book Night (WBN), an effort to spread literacy, which will take place on April 23. To...
Hamorton church celebrates new organ with recital, Nov. 23
The final details of installation are completed on the new church organ for Hamorton United Methodist Church in Kennett. To celebrate their new organ, the church will hold a free recital, Nov. 23
KENNETT — Hamorton United Methodist Church will be hosting a free organ recital on Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. to celebrate the installation and restoration of its new church organ. The recital will feature...
FOCUS session on social media, Nov. 20
EAST MARLBOROUGH — FOCUS and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation will present a special program on social media and how children interact with it on Wed. Nov. 20 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Unionville High School Auditorium.
The event is an informational evening for parents where parents can learn about different types of social media and their benefits & risks, including:
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Brandywine Valley Chorale presents Shining Night, Nov. 22
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Shining Night — a tribute to the works of composer Morton Lauridsen —as its fall concert, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the music of Lauridsen, an acclaimed choral composer, the multi-media concert will
feature works of art by Brandywine...
Radley Run Fox Chase on Nov. 9 & 10
History, demonstrations on tap for charity event
BIRMINGHAM — Are you ready to step back in time and experience historical Brandywine Meadows Farm, home of the Mather Hunt?
Then you’ll want to be at Radley Run Country Club on Saturday, Nov, 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 as its hosts a unique event filled with history and excitement – the Radley Fox Chase Festivities.
The Radley Fox Chase celebration...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society...
Kennett area continues its trail-blazing ways
Public invited to ribbon-cutting Monday at Herb Pennock Park
A new walking trail at Herb Pennock Park will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Oct. 28.
Community members and local businesses are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at Herb Pennock Park at 5 p.m.
The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board (KAPRB) is pleased to announce the opening of a new walking trail...
Volunteers sought for earth-shaking endeavor
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
