Chadds Ford Historial Society to host two events
CHADDS FORD — The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting two big holiday events in 2016:
On Saturday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. our museum store is open to holiday shoppers as part of the nationwide Small Business Saturday promotion. We’ll help kick off the holiday shopping season with a refreshing change from big box stores! Visit our revamped museum shop, freshly stocked with...
What To Do: One last weekend for before full-on Yuletide
A batch of events this weekend to keep your mind off the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The National Dog Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means a huge amount of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks.
Fortunately for those not quite ready to jump into the holiday season with both feet, there are several special events...
Holiday open house events at Iron & Steel Museum
Visitors to the The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum can enjoy an open house weekend, Dec. 9 & 10.
COATESVILLE — The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will be holding a holiday-themed Open House weekend, Dec. 9 & 10 at the museum.
On Dec. 9, the museum will offer a Manion Strolls program, allowing folks to stroll through candle lit grounds, enjoy holiday refreshments, listen...
Get crafty on Black Friday
After a hike to find natural objects, you can make holiday craft ornaments at special Land trust event on Friday, Nov. 25.
Looking for something fun and different to do with your out of town guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Ditch the Black Friday shopping and bring your friends and family and come join us on the preserve. We will take a hike through the beautiful 297-acre private preserve in search...
Diwali food drive gathers 17,500 pounds of food
Pictured are Zachary Ruff, Dean of STEM Academy; Manasvi Pannala, volunteer; Sana Tipnis, volunteer; Kate Miller, Nutrition Services Manager at Kennett Food Cupboard; and Pannala Reddy, major donor for the Diwali Food Drive at Eagle Village.
Saturday November 5th marked the second year that the Kennett Food Cupboard was one of the recipients of the Diwali Food Drive. Kennett Area Community Service,...
What To Do: Saluting our veterans
Valley Forge, area, celebrate legacy of U.S. Service Members
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Today is the day that America celebrates Veterans Day – a special holiday created to honor those who have served the nation as part of United States Armed Forces.
Valley Forge National Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, Valley Forge, 610- 783-1000, www.nps.gov/vafo) is hosting a special “Veterans...
Longwood Fire kicks off ambulance subscription drive
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company is seeking financial help from the community.
The annual ambulance subscription campaign began with the sending of subscription materials to area residents.
“Supporting the Longwood ambulance subscription campaign helps everyone in the community” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Running the ambulance service is very expensive. Life-saving equipment...
Chester County Food Bank appoints two to board
Kevin McDermott
EXTON — The Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has named Kevin McDermott of Citadel and Matthew Tucker of Pegasus Technologies to its board of directors. Kevin and Matthew join 14 other board members who help support the hunger relief organization.
Both new board members live in West Chester and work in Chester County. Kevin has been a CFS Wealth Advisor at Citadel for 25 years and...
What To Do: Celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in Kennett
Also: Pirate Day & The Pa. Hunt Cup get Nov. rolling
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dia de los Muertos celebration in Kennett Square.
In Mexico, November 1 is known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Kennett Square will also be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on November...
Teachers, students pack CASD board meeting
Teachers’ union sets the record straight on contract requirements
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
The auditorium at the Coatesville Area Senior High School was packed with over 300 members of CATA Tuesday, some of whom spoke of the current contract negotiations.
CALN – Hundreds of members of the Coatesville Area Teachers’ Association (CATA) turned out Tuesday night for the...
