CVIM gets 4 star rating from Charity Navigator
WEST CHESTER — Community Volunteers in Medicine’s (CVIM) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator with a perfect score of 100. This is the fourth consecutive time that CVIM has earned this top distinction.
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Calvary Chapel to host Vacation Bible School, July 11-14
EXTON — Calvary Chapel Chester Springs has announced plans for its annual Children’s Vacation Bible School, scheduled for July 11-14 for children ages 3 (potty- trained) to 6th grade. This free program will engage all ages including tweens and upper elementary age children. Participants will see a live drama each night, complete with elaborate sets and music. This year’s theme is “Calvary...
Longwood Gardens lights up the summer night
Summer Spectacular is on view now through September 5. Photo by Hank Davis.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Summer at Longwood Gardens is extraordinary by day and night. From the Waterlily Display featuring more than 100 types of colorful day- and night-blooming waterlilies, to the expansive Meadow Garden, to the shady groves of Peirce’s Woods, to performances under the stars, there is something for everyone...
What To Do: Chester County Balloon Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Balloons will once again fill the skies of Chester County, during the annual Balloon Festival this weekend.
If seeing hot air balloons — all shapes and sizes of hot air balloons — filling the skies over your head sounds like something you’d enjoy, then you should plan on attending this weekend’s 10th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival (New...
Legal Aid of SEPA Trail Run, June 25
DOWNINGTOWN — Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Division’s 12th Annual Trial Run 5k Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 8:00 AM at the Struble Trail in Downingtown (entrance across from shopping center where Planet Fitness is located).
Register for this chip-timed race at http://www.trialrun5k.com. The entry fee is $8 for registration before June 1; the fee is $10...
Downingtown Summer Jam back for 2nd year, June 24
The initial Downingtown Summer Jam was a big success in 2015. This year’s event appears to be even bigger.
DOWNINGTOWN — The second Downingtown Summer Jam Series opens on Friday, June 24 at the Concert Gazebo in Kerr Park with four musicians and groups.
“Last year’s series was a great success,” said Becca Settle, Chair of the Downingtown Main Street Association. “We’re excited about...
SPEAK Unlimited makes free ‘communication boards’ available
Designed to help first responders communicate with the disabled
SPEAK Unlimited Inc., a nonprofit organization that is dedicated towards serving individuals who have special needs and supporting emergency responders, is excited to announce the launch, release and availability of their free ‘communication boards’ for first responders
Founded by Susan Rzucidlo (the mother of a young man who lives...
What To Do: Nothing beats a summer fair
Also: Lots to do with Dad this Fathers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Summer kicks off in the area June 21, when St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown holds its annual Community Festival.
Summertime has arrived and warm weather agendas are usually filled with fun events — especially festivals and country fairs.
The attraction of a summer fair is timeless.
The glow of...
What To Do: Weaving around the world
Also: Gilbert & Sullivan come to Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Camphill World Wide Weave Exhibition comes to Historic Yellow Springs this weekend.
For the next few weeks, Historic Yellow Springs (Art School Road, Chester Springs, 610-827-7414, www.yellowsprings.org) is hosting a special event — a very special event — called Camphill World Wide Weave...
Demolition to start June 13 at The Hickman
Sharpless-Hall to be taken down to allow for new, better building
The Sharpless-Hall Building at The Hickman will begin demolition next week.
WEST CHESTER — As part of its plans to serve more Elders in West Chester, The Hickman, Friends Senior Community is scheduled to begin demolition of the existing Sharpless-Hall Building. In its place will be a new, larger building that will include a secure...
