KSG&CC ‘Making a Difference Day’ supports local charities
A.H.H.A.H and Wings for Success are 2015 beneficiaries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
(L-R) Jan Michner, Founder, Art Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH), 2015 Making a Difference Day Chair -Pattie Diggin, Carrie Avery – Chester County Juvenile Detention Center, Eleanor Schwandt , Janie Masters, Mary Pat Knauss, Board President -Wings for Success Back Row: Diana Long
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‘Driving Away the Cold’ program makes stop in Coatesville
This month, 42,324 new winter coats will be distributed to children in need
Representatives from the CARing for Kids Foundation, area auto dealerships and the Brandywine YMCA take a moment to showcase their impressive charitable work.
COATESVILLE – The eighth annual Driving Away the Cold program, a philanthropic initiative of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation,...
What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers.
Longwood...
ArcelorMittal announces new grant program for schools
Company commits funding for new and existing PLTY programs in its footprint
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Schools across the United States may have an opportunity to expand their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs through a grant from ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal has committed $300,000 to Project Lead The Way...
Barn at Spring Brook Farm – celebrating nine years of serving area children
Saturday’s Hoe Down fundraiser to help continue to fund programs
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
POCOPSON – For many families in our region, the Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a unique place where a type of ‘magic’ happens all year long. Thanks to its nearly 250 volunteers, energized board of directors and caring staff, the Barn now assists an impressive 300 special needs children...
Paranormal investigators to reveal findings, Oct. 24
An image from a previous presentation at the Historical Society from a number of years ago is in the photo shown above. It appears to be a picture of someone holding a cat.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Chester County Paranormal Investigators will make presentations on their latest findings, after recently spending several nights at Ashbridge House, the Downingtown Area Historical Society’s 306-year-old headquarters,...
What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair, scary sites and more
Busy Fall schedule of local fun and interesting events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hagley Craft Fair is back for its 37th Year this weekend.
One of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley is the Hagley Craft Fair. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 17 and 18 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route...
Kennett Square Halloween parade, Oct 25
Ghosts, goblins and other terrifying objects will be on the march in Kennett Square, Oct. 25, during the annual Halloween Parade.
KENNETT SQUARE — Zombies, Princesses, Ghosts, Ghouls, Scarecrows, Witches and more are wanted for this year’s Kennett Square Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 25. Join the fun either marching in or watching this annual Kennett Square family event. The parade starts...
‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!
Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send your great news to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of Breads...
What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice
Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend.
This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar.
The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...
