Knauers honored in naming of W. Chester theater
Nancy and David Knauer
WEST CHESTER — The performing arts finally have a place to call home in West Chester, PA and now, that home has a name. Thanks to a generous contribution from Chris and Beth Knauer, Uptown! Entertainment Alliance’s new theater will be named The Knauer Theater for the Performing Arts in honor of Chris Knauer’s grandmother Lena and his parents, David and Nancy Knauer who...
Willowdale to host sessions on parenting
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Willowdale Chapel is inviting parents of kids ages preschool through high school to its first “Navigating The Next Generation” parenting seminar on Oct. 23 from 6-8pm at its Kennett campus. The first of the series called, “Raising Resilient Kids” will feature guest speaker Dr. Tod Cartmell. Cartmell is an author and child psychologist who travels nationally speaking...
Local car dealerships help children in need keep warm
Over 45,000 coats being distributed throughout region
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
An assembly line was formed from the back alley of the West Chester YMCA to the basement, to deliver 1,482 coats to be distributed to children in need.
WEST CHESTER – As the colder weather of fall and eventually winter approach, 38 local car dealerships have been working to provide new coats to underprivileged...
Phillies seek applications for 2017 ballgirls
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies are on the lookout for next season’s Ballgirls; now is your chance to apply.
Fans have until Monday, October 17, to apply to be a Phillies Ballgirl.
This will be the only opportunity to become a Phillies Ballgirl for the 2017 season. Qualified candidates will represent the Phillies organization throughout the community, along with responsibilities on the...
What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 38th annual Hagley Craft Fair is this weekend.
The Hagley Craft Fair is known for being one of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 15 and 16 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org).
The...
New playground built in Coatesville in one day
Built by PECO, KaBOOM!, Natural Lands Trust, volunteers
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Over 200 volunteers gathered at Patton Park in Coatesville Friday morning to assemble a new playground that was designed by children in August.
COATESVILLE – Over 200 volunteers from PECO, Natural Lands Trust, the community of Coatesville, and with the help of KaBOOM!, gathered Friday morning at...
What To Do: ‘Fall’ into great wine festivals
Also: October means scary, good fun for the whole family
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is a weekend for wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals on the calendar.
Sipping crisp, chilled wines in a comfortable outdoor setting is a great way to spend a crisp, cool autumn afternoon. Fortunately, you have two good options to do that this weekend.
On October 9,...
Friends Fall Festival, Oct. 8
Face painting is just one of the fun activities at this weekend’s Friends Fall festival.
DOWNINGTOWN — Bring the whole family and join us for a pleasant fall day at the Friends Fall Festival, filled with the freshly painted faces of laughing children, gently used thrift items, a garden sale, scrumptious baked goods and homemade cooking, a silent auction, vendors selling quality items, and an...
Longwood FC to celebrate 95th anniversary with open house
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house is part of the organization’s 95th anniversary celebration.
“Longwood has rendered great service to our neighbors for 95 years,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “We invite everyone to join us for our open house and interact with our team.”
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What To Do: Kick off fall with the Unionville Fair
Kennett Brewfest on tap for Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Unionville Fair is back for its 92nd running, complete with community contests and more.
Each year, one of the first area events to welcome autumn is the annual Unionville Community Fair (Routes 926 and 82, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org).
The fair, which is running now through October 2, is a real down-home country...
