What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos, Halloween celebrations across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
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. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
In Mexico, every ranch, town and city have special ways to commemorate this day. Casa...
LCH moving annual fundraiser to virtual event for 2020
LCH Direct service staff pose in front of LCH Kennett Square
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) will host their fourth annual Amigos and Amigas of LCH event this year on Friday, November 13th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Like many other nonprofits, LCH is choosing to hold their event in a virtual format this year.
“Every part of LCH has had to make adjustments in the pandemic, including fundraising,”...
BHF: Little Yellow House to close for good, victim of pandemic
The Little Yellow House
The Brandywine Health Foundation and the Brandywine Consignment Shop will officially close their consignment store at the end of this month. The Little Yellow House, at 368 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 has been temporarily closed since March 13, 2020, and will close its doors permanently on October 31, .
“When we first closed the shop in March due to statewide stay...
What To Do: Even a scary time, it’s still Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
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 —...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve goes virtual
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve
One of the most popular Halloween events in the area is “The Great Pumpkin Carve” (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org). Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers initially decided to change it from a “walk around” event to a “drive through” event....
Forks of the Brandywine Evangelical Presbyterian Church Welcomes new Pastor
Rev. Wesley M. Grubb
“My passion is to preach the Word, proclaim the gospel, minister to God’s people, and glorify God in all things. I believe we are called to pray and labor together to bring biblical reformation to ourselves, our homes, and our community. My aim is to pastor a thriving, biblical, fully Reformed church that loves one another deeply, lives out its faith boldly, and shines...
What To Do: It’s a scary time, so….Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bates Motel
Halloween candy and costumes have been on the store shelves for more than two months. The cloying smell of pumpkin spice-flavored food and beverage items has been assaulting olfactory senses for a while. Now, the third part of the trifecta has come to life. Halloween oriented events are popping up everywhere.
Only a handful of annual events...
DCCC president receives ATHENA Award from Delco Chamber
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black received the ATHENA Leadership Award® today for her professional excellence, community service and for helping residents, especially women, in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The award was bestowed upon Dr. Gates Black by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce during a virtual...
What To Do: Winterthur reopens house, galleries to the public
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, http://www.winterthur.org) is welcoming visitors back to its stunning house and galleries beginning October 1.
In the Galleries, “Winterthur’s Lady of the House,” Ruth Wales du Pont explores her life as wife of Henry Francis du Pont,...
CTC of Greater Downingtown to hold virtual auction event
DOWNINGTOWN – Communities that Care (CTC) of Greater Downingtown and West Pharmaceuticals are thrilled to announce their upcoming virtual auction event. Taking place October 3 – 9, 2020, they will be hosting an online auction with a variety of different items for the public to bid on. The items up for bid include an autographed Aaron Nola baseball, themed gift baskets, limited edition artwork,...
