Coatesville Job and Career Fair, Feb. 27
More than 150 job seekers attended last November’s job fair in Coatesville. The February 27th Coatesville Job and Career Fair will include more than 25 employers who are seeking to match their employment needs with potential employee skills.
COATESVILLE — More than 25 employers are scheduled to participate in the latest Coatesville Job and Career Fair.
The free event will take place Wednesday,...
Inner Nature: That sense of smell
By Vidja Rajan, Columnist, The Times
When preparing a body for embalming, the Ancient Egyptians carefully entombed organs considered necessary for the afterlife with the body. The brain was considered dispensable and was pulled out of the skull with a hooked rod inserted through the nose (http://legacy.mos.org/quest/mummy.php). In this, the ancient Egyptians discovered something significant: it’s...
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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Baranski named to Cuddle My Kids board
Jason Baranski
Scott Gabrielsen, President of the Board of Directors for Cuddle My Kids (CMK) of West Chester announced the unanimous appointment of Jason Baranski of Exton as their newest Board member.
Founded in 2007, Cuddle My Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a variety of free cancer support services and resources throughout the Delaware Valley. As a pioneer in this arena,...
La Comunidad expands dental offerings
WEST GROVE — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) has been providing high-quality dental care for southern Chester County residents since 2017. Its three-chair facility on McFarlan Road in Kennett Square became booked to capacity soon after opening, as the need for dental care is so high. LCH served more than 900 patients in 2017, and more than 1,300 in 2018.
LCH’s Dental Team at their new site in West...
What To Do: Groundhogs, chocolates and Chinese New year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Penns Wood Winery
One of the best things about February is Valentine’s Day and one of the best things about Valentine’s Day is chocolate.
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and wine-loving chocoholics are celebrating – all month.
The “Wine and Chocolate Pairings” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808,...
CCFWG to honor Miles, May 3
Cheryl Miles
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) will honor Cheryl Miles – a connector, convener and passionate advocate for underserved communities in Chester County – with our Kitchen Table Award at the 14th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Malvern, PA.
CCFWG established the Kitchen Table Award in 2011 to...
Jefferson named to board of Crime Victims Center
Robert C. Jefferson, IV
WEST CHESTER — Robert C. Jefferson, IV, an attorney with the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, has been named to the board of directors of The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC).
CVC is a community-based non-profit that is celebrating 45 years of providing free, immediate and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted...
What To Do: Feeling down? You know what will help? Chocolate.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival
Dull, grey midwinter days can lead to feeling glum but there is an antidote – chocolate.
Who doesn’t love chocolate?
Even a small dose of the brown-colored treat can elevate your mood. And, a mild sugar rush can give you a kick start.
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Brandywine Living seniors support Empty Bowls Project
Local seniors from Brandywine Living at Longwood are excited to be using their artistic talent to help fight hunger in their community by supporting the 8th annual Kennett Square Empty Bowls Project.
The Kennett Square Empty Bowls Project is a yearly fundraising event hosted by the KACS (Kennett Area Community Service) to assist the growing number of families that need support in the community. Attendees...
