Barrar to host shredding/ drug take back event, Oct. 1
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160)
CHADDS FORD — Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) is hosting a shredding and drug take-back event on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his district office, One Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford. The office is located at the intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road.
“This is the perfect time to visit the office for anyone who might have difficulty...
Marshall Sq. Park fountain to be rededicated, Sept. 24
WEST CHESTER — Friends of Marshall Square Park (FMSP), a West Chester community group, will rededicate the park’s historic fountain at 4PM Saturday, September 24. Removed in the early 1950s, the fountain is restored to working order and stands once again at the corner of East Marshall and North Franklin Streets. The fountain’s waters will rise high and be lighted in the evening.
The fountain...
Love Seed Mama Jump to rock Nixon Park, Sept. 18
KENNETT SQUARE — Rock the Park 2016, a live concert by local sensation Love Seed Mama Jump, is planned for Kennett Square’s Anson B. Nixon Park on Sunday, September 18. The Park gates at North Walnut Road in Kennett Square open at 2 pm.
Due to a huge turnout in 2015, Love Seed Mama Jump is returning for what promises to be another great show that will get the audience up on their feet and dancing....
West Chester Library holds Bulb and Book sale, Oct. 1
West Chester Public Library will be offering bulbs for flowering gardens and books for flowering imaginations at its Bulb and Book Sale on Saturday, October 1 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Weather permitting, the event will take place on the library’s outdoor terrace at 415 North Church Street. In the event of inclement weather, the sale will move indoors.
Nothing brightens spring gardens quite like tulips...
Brandywine Airport celebrates Aviation Day, Sept. 17
WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Airport (KOQN) will be hosting a community appreciation day on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 1205 Ward Avenue in West Chester.
Bring the entire family out to the airport to enjoy a day of fun and aviation! Free airplane rides will be offered courtesy of KOQN pilots, and Helicopter rides will be offered by Liberty Flight School for...
Coatesville honors victims of 9/11
City comes together to remember attacks on NYC, Pentagon and Flight 93
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Students throughout the Coatesville Area School District honored Patriot’s Day ahead of the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
COATESVILLE – Members of the Coatesville community came together over the weekend at a number of ceremonies to remember the 15th anniversary...
Troster to be installed as Kesher Israel rabbi, Sept. 18
Rabbi Lawrence Troster
Kesher Israel Congregation of West Chester will install Rabbi Lawrence Troster on Sunday, September 18 as the 15th Rabbi in the history of the synagogue. He has been the synagogue’s interim Rabbi since June 2015.
Sylvia Veitia, President of the congregation says, “Members of Kesher Israel Congregation are thrilled with the impact Rabbi Troster has made on the community in...
Kennett Library plans ‘Rebrand’ event, Sept. 19
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Library president Thomas Swett announced today that the library will introduce its new brand design to the public in an Open House on Monday, September 19 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the library at 216 E. State Street in downtown Kennett Square. Refreshments will be served from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm by the newly-formed Friends of Kennett Library.
“Our new look,” said Swett,...
Park(king) Day comes to Coatesville, W. Chester
EAST WHITELAND — Next Friday, businesses in Coatesville, West Chester and Phoenixville will commandeer parking spaces and transform them into pop-up themed parks to celebrate International Park(ing) Day.
Celebrated worldwide and across the United States since 2005, Park(ing) Day is a day to raise awareness for more open space in towns.
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Caln Community Day, Sept. 10
Caln Community Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10th, from 3pm until dark. In addition to the new time, this year’s expanded event will be held on G.O. Carlson Blvd between Municipal Drive and Thornridge Drive and will include many new events and activities like fireworks and a beer garden provided by Caln’s own Craft House.
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