Brandywine Ace donates pet products to CCSPCA
Eli Martinez (left) and Julie Landy (right) stopped at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm to receive a donation from pet and wild bird manager Lauren Bohnert (center).
POCOPSON — As she reorganized some pet products in the store, Lauren Bohnert, manager of pet and wild bird departments at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm, put together an assortment of items including collars, leashes, litter pans, and...
Wyeth speaks to Hickman residents
Victoria Wyeth visits with Hickman residents after her presentation at the West Chester facility recently.
WEST CHESTER — Victoria Wyeth recently visited The Hickman Friends Senior Community here in the borough, where she spoke to a packed house of residents and guests about her family’s rich legacy of art.
The Wyeth family has a deep and lasting connection to The Hickman: two Wyeth paintings...
Grant comes to Avon grove Library, Aug. 4
WEST GROVE — What was life like during the Civil War? How did Hiram Grant become Ulysses S. Grant, and why was his name change so important? Adults and children alike will enjoy learning the answers on Tuesday, August 4 when Grant visits West Grove in the person of Kenneth Serfass, historian and retired Marine.
Ken Serfass as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves...
What To Do: ‘Fair’ly exciting in Kimberton, Goshen
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Goshen Country Fair is one of the area’s longest-running and most beloved fairs.
This is the time of the year for outdoor festivals. Every summer, this area is a hotbed for festivals — blueberry festivals, peach festivals, county fairs, firemen’s festivals, state fairs and plain old country fairs.
One of the best — and longest-running...
"Try the ‘Y’ Tuesdays" – free YMCA access in August
During the month of August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, will open its doors to the public – free of charge – at all nine branches for “Try the Y Tuesdays.” On August 4, 11, 18 and 25, members of the community are welcome to visit any one of the branches and have free access to the facilities.
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SCCSA still accepting registration for fall soccer
SCCSA is still accepting registrations for it’s Fall Recreational Soccer program. The program is open to all children between the age of 4 and 17. Registration deadline is August 1st. The season starts Sunday September 13th. More information and on-line registration is available at www.sccsasoccer.com
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The Rose Project hosts album release party, July 25 at Paradox
NEW GARDEN — Kennett Square Area local folk band The Rose Project invites you to a great night of local music, fun, food, and wine at Paradocx Vineyard on July 25th from 5-9pm. Downingtown band The Jayplayers will be opening at 5:15 and The Rose Project will perform music from their first recorded album beginning at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. $10 admission includes a glass...
What To Do: Turks Head Music fest
Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...
Mushroom Festival now accepting Cook-off entries
Kathleen Harmon’s Mushroom Taquitos won first place at last year’s Mushroom Cook-off.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mushrooms are the star of the Mushroom Festival’s Amateur Mushroom Appetizer Cook-Off. The challenge for home cooks is to create an appetizer featuring the mushrooms that are commercially grown in Kennett Square, such as button, crimini, portabella, oyster, maitake, and/or shiitake.
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Art Watch: ‘Musical Chairs’, Photography, Plein Art and More…
By LeLe Galer, Columnist, The Times
This first Friday in July is a First Friday Art Stroll for the towns of West Chester, Kennett Square and Phoenixville. Make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday, July 3rd and check out the various opening receptions, and pop up shows throughout the towns. First Fridays are a great way to introduce you to these wonderful downtown locations. Make sure...
