Tutors sought for Chester County Adult Literacy program
The Chester County Adult Literacy Program has a need for Adult Tutors who are willing to work with adult students seeking to learn English as a second language, study for the GED exam or improve basic literacy or math skills.
A 4 year college degree is required in order to tutor in the program, but a teaching background is not needed. Our program is based in the Chester County Library and most students...
Bishop Shanahan open house, Nov. 11
Bishop Shanahan High School will be hosting its Fall Open House on Sunday, November 11th from 12 noon to 3:00 PM. All are welcome to attend and can RSVP at shanahan.org. Open House guests will have the opportunity to learn about the academic program at 1:30 PM; meet with faculty, coaches and current students; and tour the campus and experience classroom demonstrations.
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HS students get chance to ‘shop’ for colleges
Chester County students and parents gathered at the Exton Square Mall on October 15, 2018, for the annual Chester County College Fair.
High school students and their parents had the opportunity to window shop for their post-secondary style at the Exton Square Mall on October 15, when representatives from over 200 colleges nationwide gathered for the 2018 Chester County College Fair. Attendees were...
Flu vaccine Clinic at CASH, Oct. 29
The Chester County Health Department will be at the Coatesville High School Monday October 29, 2018 4PM – 7PM for a Flu Vaccine Clinic. There is no charge for the vaccines and it is open to the Public.
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What To Do: Mumfest at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mumfest
This is the time of year when nature’s colors in this area usually go through a shift. Normally, the bright colors of summer’s flowers begin to disappear and are replaced by the autumnal colors of changing leaves. But, the warmer and wetter weather through September and October has allowed the green leaves to stick around.
As a result, autumnal...
Nine nominated to Pennsylvania Hunt Cup
An accomplished group of timber-racing veterans has been nominated to the 84th running of the historic Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, the final timber classic on the 2018 National Steeplechase Association schedule, on Sunday, Nov. 4.
Armata Stables’ Grand Manan, trained in Maryland by Billy Meister, appears to be rounding back into form with a third-place finish in the New Jersey Hunt Cup on Oct. 20. In...
Red Cross offers Halloween safety tips
Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and super heroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities.
“Halloween is a fun time for everyone and we want to make sure you all stay safe while enjoying...
What To Do: This weekend is all about the pumpkins
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Great Pumpkin Carve
One of the most popular autumn events in the area is “The Great Pumpkin Carve” (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376,www.chaddsfordhistory.org) which is running now through October 20.
The colorful event began with the carving competition on October 18. Live entertainment, hayrides and hot food...
IBX named as presenting sponsor for Color 5K
WEST CHESTER ‚— Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the support of Independence Blue Cross as the “Transformation” presenting sponsor of the third annual Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic.
This year’s Color 5K will take place at Everhart Park in West Chester, on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Registration begins...
NAACP to hold elections, Nov. 5
The election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Coatesville Area Branch Unit #2257, will take place on November 5, 2018 at the Coatesville High School, 1425 E Lincoln Hwy,
Coatesville PA 19320 in Bldg. 9/10 in the Large Group Room. Polls will be open from 5pm to 9pm ET. In order to vote in a Branch election,...
