DASD Recognizes Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month this November
South Asian families provided lunch, complimentary henna tattoos and information about their culture to staff at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center in celebration of Indian Heritage Month and Diwali.
Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large continue to make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances....
Sponsors, community make Mushroom festival a success
KENNETT SQUARE — More than 15,000 mushroom lovers came out to the Mushroom Capital of the World—Kennett Square—to celebrate the namesake of the 36th Annual Mushroom Festival. The festival goers, along with sponsors of the event raised more thousands of dollars for grants to be awarded to nonprofit groups in the community.
“We were overwhelmed by the support of the community and the sponsors...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos celebration in Kennett caps busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead....
What To Do: The spooky and just plain fun in abundance this weekend
Hayrides at Hagley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events.
Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...
YMCA to bring back teen programs this fall
Area students in Harrisburg as part of the Youth and Government program.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) will bring back key programs focused on teens and preteens this fall, helping young people to connect, engage and get involved in their communities.
“We know that our youth are struggling, even if they’re unable to voice it. Adolescence is a challenging time in a person’s life, and...
Fuller named VP of West Chester Area Education Foundation
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney and partner Stacey L. Fuller (second from left) has been named Vice President of the Board of Directors for the West Chester Area Education Foundation. Pictured left to right: West Chester Area Education Foundation President Deb Maccariella – Deputy Director, Chester County Department of Human Services; Vice President Stacey Fuller – Partner, Gawthrop Greenwood –...
Donors sought to boost new Kennett Library building project
A rendering of the lew library now under construction.
For over a century, the Kennett Library has sparked literacy, connection, innovation, opportunity and much more. As we plan and build a new library for the next generation, we invite everyone to consider a gift to the Community Giving Campaign to support this new $20 million, 33,425 square-foot Library & Resource Center.
This transformational...
What To Do: Remembering our indigenous roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival
Temperatures that have climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s but don’t let that fool you. We’re in the fourth week of autumn and winter is just around the corner.
If you look at an event calendar, you’ll see that it is loaded with autumn and Halloween events.
This week’s schedule features a variety...
TCHS teacher honored with Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award
Laura McGinley, Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award winner.
PHOENIXVILLE — Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Special Education Teacher Laura McGinley was recently recognized with the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award, a special program within the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) that honors educators worldwide. McGinley was nominated for her outstanding...
Willowdale Steeplechase to return to full capacity in 2022
Plans for the 29th running of the Willowdale Steeplechase on Saturday, May 14, 2022 are underway! The races will return to full spectator capacity with some exciting new attendance opportunities.
Spectators at the 2022 races will have the choice of purchasing traditional tailgate parking spots, Hilltop Private Party Paddocks or tables in the new Jockey Club at Willowdale. Corporate Hospitality tents...
