Unionville to host Military Appreciation Night, Friday
Unionville High School will hold its 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Night on Friday September 28th. During the Unionville Varsity football game against Haverford, we will honor current and former members of our military. As part of Military Appreciation Night, all active and retired military members will receive a voucher for a FREE hot dog and bottle of water. All military members and their families...
What To Do: Restaurant Festival dishes it up this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program.php?id=29) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats for almost 40 years.
This year, the free festival, which will be held on September 16 from...
What To Do: Mushrooms and more to kick off fall events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mushroom Festival
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. This weekend marks the 33rd anniversary of the annual Mushroom Festival in downtown Kennett Square (http://mushroomfestival.org).
The Mushroom Festival supports the old southern Chester County axiom “There’s a fungus among us.”
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What To Do: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Hard to believe but we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially screeches to a halt. The official end of summer arrives later in the month but for some, summer is already over because the new school year has already begun.
One thing that will never change about the Labor Day Weekend is...
What To Do: Don’t get bugged by event at Tyler Arboretum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bugs and Butterflies
People often tend to squash or swat away insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event...
What To Do: Music under the stars at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
You can enjoy a two-for-one treat if you visit Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) on August 18.
The featured attraction will be a concert by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at 7:30 p.m. in Longwood’s Open Air Theater. Visitors to the site will also be able to check out Longwood’s amazing...
What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic celebrates 90 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Imagine turning 90 and still be bursting with energy.
Well, that’s what is happening with the Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks). The lively annual event, which is scheduled for August 11, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Known originally...
Applications for Longwood Gardens Fellows Program now open
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Applications are now available for the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, a 13-month residential learning experience focused on building the leadership capacity of high-potential public horticulture professionals. Interested individuals should visit longwoodgardens.org/fellows-program for program and application information. Applications are due October 1.
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What To Do: A mysterious First Friday in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Friday is August 3 and that means it is August’s first Friday.
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square, West Chester or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday with its Art Stroll (downtown Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com) from 6-9...
What To Do: With a break in the weather, get outside for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Goshen Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair, which...
