Dog Day baseball clinics start Friday

KENNETT — KAU Little League invites all incoming 5th though 8th graders to two free events to welcome them to the “big fields” they will play baseball on during the 2014 fall and 2015 spring baseball seasons. All participants must reside or attend any public or private school in the Kennett Consolidated or Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.    Send article...

Newlin Fire/EMS party, Sept. 13

NEWLIN — “Count Me In!” is the message of this year’s second annual Newlin Fire & EMS Committee’s Party held in support of their Volunteer Fire Companies – Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena. The Party will be Saturday, Sept 13 (raindate 9/14) 5pm till dusk at the Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Rd.   Food will be provided by Unionville’s famous Hood’s...

La Comunidad to hold entrepreneur workshop

KENNETT SQUARE — For the second year, La Comunidad Hispana is hosting a series of workshops for Latino entrepreneurs. “The first series of seminars was successful last year,” said Margarita Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH. “The workshops will give valuable information on those wanting to start a business or wanting to improve their existing venture.” “How to Succeed...

Chesco’s Usher to have Philly gallery show, Sept. 6

Contemplation 8 by Donna Usher. This work and many others will be on display, starting Sept. 6 at the LGTripp Gallery in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — A solo show by internationally-exhibited artist Donna Usher of Chester County will open at the LGTripp Gallery in the Old City section of Philadelphia beginning September 6. Usher’s show has already garnered an outstanding review by Dr. Burt Wasserman,...

What To Do: Longwood Concerts, Philly’s 4th and more!

The holiday weekend starts early — a week early, as family-friendly events abound By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The West Philadelphia Orchestra brings its unique blend of musical styles to Longwood Gardens tonight, kicking off a series of Summer Soirees — an outdoor performance series. Some things are sure bets — things that you can rely upon — things that will never let...

Cherry Crest readies maze for July 4 opening day

LANCASTER — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, launches its Summer Season Friday, July 4th, with the grand opening of its 19th Annual Amazing Maize Maze®.  Summer hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-7pm on Saturday. Renowned as one of America’s finest examples of agri-tainment, Cherry Crest annually attracts around 100,000 visitors from countries...

La Comunidad hires Domanska as nurse practitioner

Catherine Domanska KENNETT  — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Catherine Domanska as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. “Catherine’s experience, background and education makes her an excellent addition to our professional staff,” Margarita Queralt Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH, said. Domanska has Masters of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing from...

AG Community Theater presents The Wizard of Oz in July

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY — Avon Grove Community Theater (ACT) will present The Wizard of Oz for two weekends at the Ware Center on the campus of Lincoln University, 1570 Old Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA The performance schedule is as follows:  Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20 @ 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24 @ 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 @ 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26 @ 2:00 p.m....

Breakfast/Network session for new businesses, June 27

EXTON — The Chester County Economic Development Council is hosting a breakfast and networking session on Get Prepared to Start or Grow Your Business on Friday, June 27 from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The event is free thanks to funding from PREP and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. PREP (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance) is a statewide network of workforce and...

CrossFit hosts benefit BBQ/Workout June 28

CrossFit Kennett Square will host a benefit to help find a cure for Diamond Blackfan Anemia, which Milledge Estes, a son of one of CrossFit’s members current suffers from. KENNETT SQUARE — Crossfit Kennett Square is holding Mighty Milledge, a charity workout and BBQ to find a cure for the rare disease that Milledge Estes, the son of one of their members, has. Milledge was diagnosed with Diamond...