Coatesville Christmas parade — bigger and better than ever — Dec. 2
Mummers and hundreds of other musicians are just a small part of the Coatesville Christmas parade, schedule for Dec. 2.
COATESVILLE — Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 2, 2017. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and ends at...
What To Do: Goin’ to the dogs…and the turkey
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Dog Show
Thanksgiving is looming just around the corner and that means a huge number of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks.
Fortunately for those who are not yet ready to listen to carols and be bombarded by Christmas sales non-stop, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not...
What To Do: Honoring our Veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is the weekend that America celebrates Veterans Day – a special holiday created to honor those who have served the nation as part of United States Armed Forces.
Valley Forge National Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, Valley Forge, 610- 783-1000, www.nps.gov/vafo) is hosting a special “Veterans Day Commemoration” on November 11 beginning at 11 a.m....
UCFSD coat drive on now through Dec. 7
Switching clothes over for the fall/winter season?
Please consider donating clean coats,hoodies, hats, mittens/gloves, snow pants and boots to the Annual UCFSD Coat Drive. All sizes & styles, infant through adult are needed – please spread the word.
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What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican-American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Kennett Square will be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on November 3 with a special event...
Longwood gears up for Christmas with a French accent
A Longwood Christmas runs November 23–January 7. Photo by Daniel Traub.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — There is only one way to describe Longwood Gardens French-inspired holiday display . . . c’est magnifique! Explore the warm 4-acre conservatory and be enchanted by fanciful topiary and more than 50 trees adorned in classic holiday tones boasting sparkling crystal ornaments reminiscent of the splendor of...
Four events to fight homelessness
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s Decade to Doorways, the community-wide plan to prevent and end homelessness in the county, will host four free community events in West Chester, Coatesville, Kennett Square, and Phoenixville from November 13 to 16 as part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
The events include free screenings of popular movies with a central theme of poverty and homelessness,...
Unionville Art Gala, Nov. 17 & 18
This year’s featured Artist for the Unionville Art Gala is MaryAnn Weselyk.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 42nd year. This annual event showcases local celebrated working artists, UHS Alumni, and current UHS Students along with live music and great food! The UHS Art Gala strives to include a variety of artists – both new and more established individuals...
What To Boo: Halloween fun for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Halloween is just a few days away.
Halloween, the holiday that features trick-or-treating and other ghostly fun events, takes its name from All Hallows Evening (Hallow e’en). Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other entities from the other side are getting ready for their special day.
The area schedule of Halloween attractions is huge and very diverse with something...
What To Do: Celebrate Fall without being scary
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
While Halloween might be first and foremost in many minds this weekend, there are less scary, more relaxed ways to enjoy your fall weekend. Of course, for those of you who enjoy some scary good fun, we have an entire rundown of Halloween events in the area, here.
Autumn weather seems to have finally arrived and now is the time to take advantage of what the fall...
