Cavalcade of Bands, April 4 at UHS
Members of the Unionville High School Jazz Band.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Eight outstanding high school jazz bands will gather this Friday night, April 4, to perform a variety of styles from soul to swing to samba at Unionville High School’s spacious 1200-seat auditorium, which is expected to be filled with the sounds of booming brass, toe-tapping percussion and sultry solos, as bands battle to win...
Chester County observing Fair Housing Month
Department of Community Development to host educational workshops
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Chester County Department of Community Development is extending an invitation to attend the first of a series of Fair Housing Educational Workshops beginning on Tuesday, April 1.
The presentation at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus from 9 to 11 a.m. will include information...
YMCA kicks off Annual Campaign
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the parent organization of four local YMCA centers and two other facilities, is launching its Annual Campaign this week to ensure that everyone in Chester County has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Throughout our community, countless people know the Y. But there is so...
Health and Wellness Expo, March 29
EAST MARLBOROUGH — FOCUS and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation are sponsoring a Health & Wellness Expo, Saturday March 29 at Unionville High School.
The event takes place between 6-9 p.m. in the gym lobby (during the Moonlight Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament) and will feature fun interactive exhibits and raffles from local businesses and organizations including: Kennettt YMCA,...
Public can help celebrate National Robotics Week
Chester County Library is hosting informational program on April 10
The Chester County Library is inviting the public to celebrate National Robotics Week from April 5-15.
The library will host a presentation of the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics programs and a Q&A session on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room of the Chester...
Wizard of Oz at Patton, April 3, 4, & 5
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Charles F. Patton Middle School will present, “The Wizard of Oz”, with performances on April 3, 4 and 5.
The cast and crew is made up of more than 90 students in grades 6-8 who will bring the musical to life for Patton and the community in the stage version, helping to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the original 1939 landmark film.
The show have two evening performances,...
Gala to offer diverse array of auction items
Proceeds from April 11 benefit will help fund Planned Parenthood programs
Craig Kandravi (from left), club steward of Radnor Hunt; event co-chair Renny Wood of Chadds Ford; and decorations chair Jane Taylor of Berwyn show off the signed Frolic Weymouth print that will be auctioned at the gala.
Gourmet food and drink will combine with one-of-a-kind offerings – ranging from a signed Frolic...
Pocopson branch chipping to run through March 28
POCOPSON — The township department of Public Works is chipping branches, an aid to residents coping with an excessive number of downed branches from this difficult winter.
This service is meant to help residents (not contractors) clean up from winter storms. There is a 15=minute time limit per address.
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Time to discard toxins, unwanted electronics safely
County’s municipalities hosting joint collection event on April 12
All 73 Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event for residents on Saturday, April 12, at the CAT Pickering campus, 1580 Charlestown Rd., Phoenixville, 19460. The collection site will open at 9 a.m. and close promptly at 3 p.m.
Residents may bring computers and computer...
Gala to support therapeutic horse power
Nonprofit provides equestrian therapy to cancer patients
Horse Power for Life, a nonprofit specializing in therapeutic horsemanship programs for cancer patients, will partner with the Exton Vet Clinic and Stanek Veterinary House Calls for the Seventh Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala on Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the therapeutic horsemanship programs that have helped...
