What To Do: With the unofficial start of summer, festivals, parades take center stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Coatesville Rotary Strawberry Festival
Summer has arrived – unofficially last weekend and officially three weeks from now. The weather is warm, school is almost done for the year and municipal and private pools are open.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Rotary Club of Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival.
This weekend, the 48th Annual...
YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosts local 2nd graders for free swim lessons during National Safety Around Water Month
Since 1909 when group swim lessons were first developed at the Detroit YMCA, the Y has been a leader in educating communities on how to be safe around water. This May, as we observe National Water Safety Month, the Jennersville branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) hosted 160 second graders for free swim lessons focused on basic water safety and swimming skills as part of our Safety Around...
Local schools win in Governor’s PA STEM Competition
Every year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) hosts the Governor’s PA STEM Competition, an event that gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to test their creativity and inventiveness. The Governor’s PA STEM Competition is held on behalf of Governor Wolf to enhance STEM learning. The competition has been running for nine years and typically consists of regional and state levels....
What To Do: Devon Horse Show, Memorial Day Parade lead busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day has arrived and many of the area’s traditional events for the holiday are back – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.
No-one on earth...
Phoenixville announces return of PVX Inside Out
Beginning May 27th and running through October 3rd, Phoenixville Borough brings back its much-anticipated open-air experience, called PXV Inside Out. Visitors and community members can join together and take part in the rich culture and diversity of the Borough.
Each week, Bridge Street will close to vehicular traffic between Starr Street and Main Street, and from Main Street to Gay Street at 2:00pm...
County announces 2022 season of Town Tours & Village Walks
The newly opened Living History Center in the Jones Long Barn in Tredyffrin Township is the meeting location for the July 28 Town Tour & Village Walk event.
For its upcoming 28th season, the 2022 Town Tours & Village Walks program offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about the “Founding Mothers and Fathers” who played a significant role in Chester County’s history.
Town...
Local graduates recognized by certificate from mayor
On Monday, May 16th, Avondale Borough Mayor Susan Rzucidlo recognized the borough’s 27 graduating seniors at Avon Grove High School.
After presenting Certificates of Recognition to each, Mayor Rzucidlo remarked, “I wanted to congratulate each graduate who lives in Avondale Borough. It has been a challenging past four years, and they succeeded, and I wanted to recognize them for this accomplishment.”
The...
Tick Tock Early Learning Center celebrates 1M$ renovation
AVONDALE — Today Tick Tock Early Learning Center celebrated its long-anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony honoring the completion of the million-dollar Building Brighter Futures Capital Campaign.
Tick Tock founder Sally Lighty, who has remained committed to Tick Tock since its opening in 1964, cut the ribbon today in front of staff, students, trustees, and donors, including the Campaign Chair, Cecilia...
DASD hosts Holocaust survivor’s talk, sharing his story
Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing
On May 24 at 6:00 p.m., Downingtown Area School District (DASD) community members are invited to listen in as Holocaust survivor, Daniel Goldsmith, shares his incredible story of resilience, survival and healing in a community event like no other.
DASD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission is...
What To Do: First-ever Porchfest this weekend in West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This area has many – really many — annual events that have passed their 50th, 60th, 70th and even 100th anniversaries.
This weekend, you have the opportunity to partake in the inaugural staging of what should join the ranks of popular annual Chester County events — the First Annual West Chester Porchfest.
All are welcome at the First Annual...
