Victory Brewing to be featured at Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture

CHADDS FORD — Bill Covaleski, the co-founder of Victory Brewing Company  — Chester County’s top micro-brwery — will be featured Feb. 26 as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society lecture series. Tickets for the evening are expected to go quickly, so those interested are encouraged to sign up early. Having met his future business partner on a school bus in 1973 as fifth graders, Covaleski...

‘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...

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”...

Ed. Foundation offers a ‘splash’ of fun, Jan. 11

EAST MARLBOROUGH — What’s more fun than jumping in a muddle puddle? The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation is hosting a casual get together, Friday, Jan. 11 to honor National Jump in a muddle and Splash a Friend Day, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 at Galer Estate Winery,  400 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square. Come and learn more about what the Education Foundation does — and how it impacts the...

Santa photo one way to assist homeless pets

Purchasing a photo of your pet with Santa this weekend is one way to help the Chester County SPCA. Half of proceeds will benefit Chester County SPCA “Dear Santa: It’s been a tough year. We were very good, but we lost our homes anyway. What we’d like most for Christmas is a family to love us.” The Chester County SPCA, which authored the letter on behalf of animals seeking adoption, would like...

UHS presents ‘The 39 Steps’ Nov. 15-17

EAST MARLBOROUGH — After receiving the Philadelphia Area Cappies award for best Play last year, the UHS Players are back with The 39 Steps, a Hitchcock-inspired comedy-murder. This production is suitable for all ages. All shows start at 7 p.m. with tickets $7 for Adults $7 and $5 for students. The show will be presented the new, state of the art Unionville High School auditorium.   ...

Uncalled For Tour comes to Unionville, Nov. 10

Proceeds benefit Bayard Taylor Library EAST MARLBOROUGH — In 2009 three, award-winning, nationally touring performers, decided to come together and create, The Uncalled for Trio. Their first year of touring resulted in sold-out concerts around the country. The trio will be displaying their unique wit, Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Unionville Elementary School as part of a special fund-raising event...