‘Guns Around Town’ lecture, May 25
Gun Sense Chester County (formerly The Chester County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence) is offering a “public invited lecture and discussion” for anyone interested in learning more about gun regulation, a brief overview of proposed legislation and an open discussion of the goals and approach to gun safety by Gun Sense Chester County.
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Letter: Donze has shown leadership
To The Editor,
In the last several weeks, messages from candidates for Magisterial District Judge have highlighted serious community issues and how they each intend to address them if they are elected. The issues resonate with voters who want these problems to be solved. Unfortunately, the problems of bullying, oxycontin and other drug addiction issues, weapons violations and violence in our schools...
Letter: Fair’s fair in district justice primary race
To the Editor,
It’s important to set the record straight.
There are misleading statements and information circulating around town regarding the Kennett Square District Judge race as concerns the professions and party affiliations of the five candidates.
It should be known once and for all, that Mr. Iacocca is the one and only Democrat on the Democratic primary ticket, regardless of what has been...
What To Do: Off to the races at Willowdale
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country – an area famous for top-flight equestrian events.
The 2017 equestrian season is already underway with a big annual point-to-point event last weekend in Delaware and this weekend’s Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville,...
Volunteers needed for Benchmark Cycling Classic
The final moments of the 2016 Benchmark Cycling Classic — and the 2017 event looks to be even more exciting. But the event needs local volunteers to help put it on.
WEST CHESTER — When the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic hits the streets of downtown West Chester on Saturday, August 12, hundreds of volunteers will form the backbone of the event. Over its 12-year history, the event has grown...
Unleashed and Uncorked fundraiser, May 13
COCHRANVILLE –Celebrate with Canine Partners for Life (CPL) at Unleashed & Uncorked on Saturday, May 13 from 7:00 to 10:00pm in the Chesapeake Ballroom located at the Sheraton Wilmington-South, 365 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720. Whether you choose to unwind and relax in the atrium lounge or dance the night away to live music by The Geezers, there is fun for all! Guests will indulge in delectable...
Backpack event to help foster kids, May 21
DOWNINGTOWN – It Takes a Village (Chester County) will be holding a community event on May 21 at the Annex to Downingtown’s Borough Hall, 4 W Lancaster Ave, to assemble backpacks for children entering the foster care system in Chester County.
Over 100 back packs and contents will be donated and assembled by Village members, then provided through social workers and foster parents to children ages...
What To Do: Viva El Cinco De Mayo!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Don’t worry about the rising prices of avocados. Don’t think twice about the higher cost of making guacamole.
Nothing puts a damper on the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in this area.
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent.
But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to party on St....
UHS Color Guard wins 1st Place in SE Pa.
The Unionville High School Color Guard won the southeast region competition with a show featuring a theme of Dracula.
Unionville High School’s Indoor Color Guard was crowned first place champions in Tournament Indoor Association’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Region. They achieved a season-high score of 91.54 in the Scholastic A Division. This was Unionville’s first year competing in this upper...
What To Do: Yellow Springs Art Show celebrates 44 years
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Yellow Springs Art Show
The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their work on clotheslines.
It has changed immeasurably since then and has become one of the largest and most prestigious annual art shows in the Delaware Valley.
The Yellow Springs Art Show, which is still free and open...
