KAU fall ball registration gets underway

Registration open for KAU Fall Baseball Registration continues through September 1 for the KAU 2012 Fall Ball Baseball and Softball season. KAU’s programs are open to residents and students in both the Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. Registration may be completed at www.kaulittleleague.org by using the program registration tab. The player’s age as of April 30,...

Family Art Day returns with another fun event

More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The park...

Family Art Day, July 28

Features interactive activities for kids, families KENNETT SQUARE  – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day. The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children.  Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and masking...

Avila, Gallivan win KAPRB race

Runners line up just before the start of the Kennett Area Parks and recreation Board 1.5 mile run for kids. KENNETT — The ninth annual KAPRB 1.5 mile kids race was a success.  It was held on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park.  The weather was hot and humid and 113 kids 14 and under participated in the race.  There were plenty of volunteers on hand to help Claire Finfrock who was the race...

Kennett/Unionville rowers ranked in US top 20

Nathan Smith and teammate Phil Claudy compete in the  U.S. Rowing National Championships. Seven rowers from Kennett and Unionville High Schools traveled to Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee last week to compete in the US Rowing National Championships. The competition was intense with 1,500 of the best high school and junior athletes from across the nation competing in 18 events. All seven of the...

Valentine helps Kennett down West Scranton Post 920 Legion, 7-4

Stephen Valentine had three RBIs, sparking Kennett Legion to a 7-4 victory in seven innings over West Scranton Legion Post 920 on Saturday. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning. Ryan Simonton recorded the win for Kennett Legion. He allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits. The game was never in doubt after the second,...

Two events show power of pairing Kennett and Unionville

Joint Community Breakfast, Relay for Life show what can be done when folks work together By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com It was a bit of an interesting contrast. Administrators from both the Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated school districts were buzzing about cooking and serving, while a few feet away tired and exhausted participants and organizers in the Relay for Life were...

Relay for Life Friday at Unionville High

EAST MARLBOROUGH – American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Kennett/Unionville begins this Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through the night until 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9. The Relay is held on the track at Unionville High School rain or shine. Registration opens at the Unionville High School field at 4 p.m. on Friday. Popular local high school bands will power up the event kickoff with great...

Five Unionville rowers qualify for nationals

A number of local rowers with the Newport Rowing Club have advanced to advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships. PicturedL Men's Varsity 2- L to R N. Smith, P. Claudy.jpg KENNETT SQUARE – Seven athletes from Kennett and Unionville High Schools have advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tennessee June 8 – 10. The rowers qualified and earned their invitations...

Kennett, Unionville to share community breakfast

Annual June 9 Community Breakfast event expands to invite neighboring Kennett By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administrators serve up a hot breakfast the 2011 Community Breakfast. For this year's breakfast, on June 9, they'll have company — administrators from the Kennett Consolidated School District. EAST MARLBOROUGH — What more American...