What To Do: Holiday celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2024 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many non-commercial holiday activities celebrating...
Downingtown Christmas tree lighting, Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. presents our annual Downingtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 30, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree.
There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the kids, letter writing to Santa, along with cookies and hot chocolate....
LCH announces return of dental services
A patient is seen at the LCH Dental Clinic
LCH Health and Community Services is thrilled to announce the return of its dental services, bringing high-quality oral health care back to the local community. After a temporary pause to build a fully staffed and highly skilled team, the LCH dental practice is now open and ready to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
The decision to temporarily...
Kennett Library announces schedule of winter events
Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. December, January, and February are filled with programs and events that will fuel the community’s passions and inspirations.
Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “It might be cold outside, but the programming at the Kennett Library is sure to warm your heart and bring you great enjoyment this winter. ...
Brandywine Valley home to a million holiday lights
Longwood Gardens’ A very Retro Christmas
Chester County’s Brandywine Valley turns the twinkly lights all the way up this holiday season. From the literal more than a half a million lights of A Longwood Christmas to three evening holiday parades, the region invites you to Imagine Another Night with friends and family.
Experience the magic at Longwood Gardens as never before with the opening...
CCIU supports unhoused students with shoe drive event
CCIU staff distribute shoes to benefit students experiencing homelessness.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) successfully concluded its Shoe Drive Event on November 20 and 21, providing support in the form of critically needed footwear for unhoused students and raising awareness about the challenges faced by this population.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law designed...
YMCA of Greater Brandywine becomes 1st YMCA in US to receive medical fitness association facility certification
Representatives from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) attend the Medical Fitness Association conference in New Orleans, LA, where YGBW was recognized for being the first YMCA association inthe nation to earn the Medical Fitness Facility Certification from MFA. Pictured (Left to Right): Terri Edgar; Heather W. Wilson; David Flench, FACHE, FMFA; Veronica...
Mondre Alston honored at Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Partner Appreciation Reception
More than 100 community partners attended the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Partner Appreciation Reception in honor of Coatesville native Mondre Alston, who received the 2024 Tammy Cansler-Miles Economic Development Award. Taylor Pulliam photo.
At the 4th annual Partner Appreciation Reception on November 12, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance celebrated community partners and recognized Coatesville...
East Ward Elementary School celebrates Native American Heritage Month with author Kaitlin Curtice
Award-winning author Kaitlin Curtice poses with East Ward Elementary students after sharing her book and exploring themes of Native American culture and storytelling.
Award-winning author and public speaker Kaitlin Curtice visited East Ward Elementary School, engaging students in a meaningful exploration of Native American culture and storytelling. Curtice, an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation,...
Celebrate the holidays at Lukens National Historic District in Coatesville
Families can visit Santa for photographs and to share their holiday wishes at the Annual Holiday Open House & Auction, a festive and free holiday event at the Lukens National Historic District in Coatesville appeals to all ages. PHOTO CREDIT: Robert O. Williams/The Williams Group
You won’t want to miss the Annual Holiday Open House & Auction, a festive and free holiday event at the Lukens...
