Downingtown East students take the plunge, raise over $13K for Special Olympics
The Downingtown High School East Special Olympics Club arrives to take the “Cool Schools Plunge” at the annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park.
Earlier this month, the Downingtown High School East (DHSE) Special Olympics Club took part in the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. The team finished in second place for overall donations,...
What To Do: Break up winter blahs with Valentine’s fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Victorine’s Valentine Day
Celebrating Valentine’s Day is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter.
Valentine’s Day Weekend has arrived so here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart. There are several special events in the area that have become cherished traditional events in this area.
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Polar Plunge slated for Feb. 10
Winter enthusiasts will make a splash at the 10th Annual Polar Plunge to be held February 10, 2018 at the Brandywine Picnic Park in West Chester. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) hosts the event to get outdoors and raise awareness about their conservation work in the Brandywine and Red Clay Watersheds.
Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the event to start at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held...
What To Do: One word: chocolate!
Kennett Chocolate Festival is sweet treat before Valentine’s
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chocolate takes center stage at the annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival.
Once the Christmas holidays are over, the dog days of winter start to set in.
A holiday is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter and Valentine’s Day is always equal to the task.
Valentine’s...
Hundreds hit the frosty Brandywine
Polar Plunge hits new heights for attendance and fun
Swimmers hit the frosty Brandywine Creek as part of the Brandywine Valley Association’s Polar Plunge, Saturday. Hundreds of swimmers hit the water to raise money for the BVA, while a giant crowd looked on.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST BRADFORD – It was a fabulous, sunny day: a great opportunity for a nice dip in the Brandywine Creek,...
BVA to host 5th Annual Polar Plunge
The Brandywine Valley Association’s icy winter tradition continues on Feb. 11
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Despite frigid temperatures, hundreds of local residents braved the icy waters of the Brandywine in 2011 to help raise funds and awareness for the Brandywine Valley Association.
POCOPSON — Attention Polar Bears, this one’s for you.
Once again, hundreds of folks...
Hundreds take Plunge into Brandywine
Fourth annual ‘Polar Plunge’ raises funds for Brandywine Valley Association
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Swimmers brave the elements — and 35-degree water — to raise money for the Brandywine Valley Association.
EAST BRADFORD — It was cold, the wind was blowing and the wind chill factor put the feel of the chilly morning air somewhere below 20 degrees. So, of course,...
