Kennett-Unionville Relay For Life this Friday
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett-Unionville Relay for life will start at 6 PM Friday evening, June 5 at the Unionville High School track. This event is targeted to raise over $45,000 for the American Cancer Society to support groundbreaking research and patient needs. So far over 250 people on 29 teams are signed up, and have raised over $30,000.
Activities planned in addition to walking or running...
Book Bash to benefit The Garage in Kennett, June 5 & 6
Kennett Resale Book Shoppe volunteer Marice Bezdek (left) and Mikey Glass, Garage Youth Center Director, display used books to be available at the Garage’s Book Bash to Benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center June 5 – 6. (photo Juan Duran)
KENNETT SQUARE — Teens and book-loving volunteers will be working together to offer thousands of “pre-read” books for sale during Kennett Square’s First...
Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
What To Do: 44th annual Strawberry Festival rocks
Also: Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, Bonsai at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the best signs that summer is just around the corner is the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 44th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-380-9080, www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com).
The...
‘Day of Beauty’ for area veterans
A special approach to honoring those who serve
This Memorial Day, veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center received a ‘Day of Beauty’ thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Philadelphia, and the students from Empire Beauty School – Exton.
Veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center along with the caring staff from AseraCare Hospice, Palliative Medicine...
Chesco’s biggest Memorial Day parade salutes veterans
Kennett Square’s beloved, time-honored tradition marches on
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Marine First Sergeant and Kennett Square resident, Steven Hunter, walks the parade with son Alex
KENNETT SQUARE – Historic Kennett Square hosted its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. With more than 1,000 participants, near perfect weather, and an estimated record attendance; the parade appeared...
What To Do: Get out there! It’s Memorial Day Weekend
Don’t plan to stay in — outdoor events and great weather highlight holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s time for the annual Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale this weekend in Chadds Ford.
If it’s Memorial Day Weekend in the Brandywine Valley, it’s time once again for the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show and Sale. The popular annual event...
YMCA hosts FREE outdoor swim Memorial Day weekend
Outdoor pools open to community – event places a focus water safety
On May 23, 24 & 25, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will kick off summer by opening its outdoor pools for FREE to all members of the community. This event is designed to highlight the importance of swim lessons and water safety skills and gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the pool.
Water...
Kennett Run celebrates 26 years
$1,000,000 raised to date for area charities
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Post race recognition of some individual category top runners
KENNETT SQUARE – The run’s now iconic theme ‘Small town, BIG race & Strong Community’ certainly captured the feel of 26th annual Kennett Run Saturday morning. Thousands gathered amidst the backdrop of charming historic Kennett Square to run,...
Unionville seeks freshman football coaches
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to increased participation, Unionville High School will be fielding a freshman football team in 2015 and is seeking coaches for the team.
Prospective candidates must be available after school, 2:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. While previous coaching and/or playing experience is a plus, support and training will be available for the coaches. This is a great opportunity...
