What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice

Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend. This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar. The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...

Free denture evaluation and cleaning, Oct. 23

VALLEY — Rainbow Valley Dental is offering a free evaluation and cleaning of removable dentures on Friday, Oct. 23. Participants will have their dentures cleaned and inspected by Dr. Stephanie McGann. Free product samples and refreshments will be available. Space is limited to 50 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged. According to Rainbow Valley Dental’s Dr. Stephanie McGann, who has...

Art Partners celebrates Coatesville’s Centennial with Ida E. Jones exhibit

Select paintings showcased at Coatesville Savings Bank Art Partners Studio is delighted to present a selection of paintings by artist Ida E. Jones at Coatesville Savings Bank. The exhibition opens on October 15 with a reception at the Bank, and closes December 10. Artwork will be on view in the lobby during banking hours and during Coatesville Centennial Heritage Day on Saturday, October 17 from 10...

Pink 50 Poker Prance returns for sixth year

New for 2015, handcrafted “Pink” horseshoes to purchase in memory or support of a loved one, or to just help this important cause. Now in its sixth year, the Pink 50 Poker Prance has become a favorite fall event for many customers and friends of Oxford Feed & Lumber. The trail ride, this year on Sunday, October 11, through beautiful Fair Hill benefits breast cancer awareness and research. All...

What To Do: Unionville Fair, Chester County Day

If rain holds off, full slate of fun early Fall outdoor events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times It’s time again for the Unionville Fair — seen here the Fair Queen and Princesses are just one of the classic traditions embraced by one of Chester County’s oldest farm fairs. This is the time of year that people like to participate in outdoor activities — to take advantage...

Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show ‘Harvests the Fun’ this weekend

Giddyap!..Rodeo, contests, food, livestock, entertainment & more… By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The first weekend of October is here, and that means it’s time for the 91st annual Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show.  The historic fair has grown from its modest 1924 ‘corn show’ roots to the largest display of community agricultural, home products,...

La Comunidad Hispana expanding health services to Oxford

    KENNETT SQUARE – La Comunidad Hispana will open a new community health center in the Oxford area in December 2015.  This second full-service health center represents a major expansion of services to Southern Chester County for LCH, the more than 40-year-old organization based in Kennett Square. The LCH Oxford Health Center will be located in the Oxford Professional Center at 301...

Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality

Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...

What To Do: Kick off Autumn at Fall Fest in Downingtown

First weekend of Fall overs a myriad of events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Things will be lively in Downingtown on September 27 when the Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Downingtown team up to present the Ninth Annual Downingtown Fall Fest (East Lancaster Avenue between Wallace Avenue and Green Street, Downingtown, 610-514-7000,...

Free cat, dog vaccine clinic, Sept. 26

WEST BRANDYWINE — DogsHome is hosting a free pet vaccine clinic Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hibernia Park, Coatesville. Free dog and cat food will also be handed out while supplies last. Dogs and cats will receive free rabies and distemper/parvo vaccines, as well as dewormers.      Send article as PDF