What to do: Tall ships, tours, festivals, history, beer gardens & more
Regional events calendar says summer fun is in full swing…
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Most area residents are familiar with Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-100, www.longwoodgardens.org) and much of what it has to offer. However, many have enjoyed the site’s beautiful gardens and fountains during the summer in a daytime setting only.
This...
Balloon Festival provides a weekend of family fun
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A festival volunteer works to help position a tethered balloon.
TOUGHKENAMON – The Chester County Balloon Festival went on, despite a very challenging weekend forecast. Tens of thousands of visitors, from across the region, came to Chester County’s New Garden Flying Field to be a part of the fun and support the 2015 festival beneficiary – The Chester...
What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County.
If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...
KHS’ Humanitarian Club hosts summer reading fun
‘Books, Bytes & Bites’ – FREE for area students
The Kennett High School Humanitarian Club has initiated a new summer program called “Books, Bytes, and Bites” at the high school. The club is also volunteering at Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center to assist students there.
The Kennett High School’s library media center will be open from 10:30 AM through 12:30 PM, Tuesdays through Thursdays,...
United Way hosts book drive for preschool students
Call to action – donations needed to help kids get ready for kindergarten
The United Way of Chester County (UWCC) has issued a community call to action to help local children get ready for kindergarten in the fall. Sponsored by a grant from CCRES, UWCC’s drive will get summer reading materials to public sites.
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La Mancha open house, June 19
EAST FALLOWFIELD — Once a year LaMancha Animal Rescue opens its farm to the public. Come join us and see the horses, emus, cows, farm yard animals and, of course, adoptable cats and dogs. LaMancha is a beautiful 55-acre no-kill rescue located in Chester County.
Yappy Hour is our family friendly summer fundraiser. We will have dog and cat meet-and-greets, pony and Great Pyrenees painting,...
What To Do: Things get ‘fair-ly’ exciting in Downingtown
Also: Brandywine Food and Wine and multiple ethnic festivals in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says the start of summer like a local fair. One of the area’s top events is the St. Joseph Church Community Festival in Downingtown, which starts June 16.
Summertime is the time for a lot of fun events — especially festivals and country fairs. The lights on a Ferris...
Immaculata announces Dean’s List
EAST WHITELAND — Immaculata University announced its spring Dean’s List students this week.
Students who merit inclusion in the Spring 2015 Dean’s List are listed below. To attain Dean’s List status, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 on a scale of 4.0.
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Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19-21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
The airport is located...
What To Do: Super Sunday in West Chester
Also: First Fridays, garden and home and multiple festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Sunday in June arrives, downtown West Chester becomes a huge block party as the borough hosts Super Sunday. This year, the 23rd Annual Super Sunday (610-692-7574, http://www.west-chester.com) will be held on June 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sponsored by West Chester Parks & Recreation,...
