KSQ’s Mala Galleria & ‘First Friday’ art stroll

KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square’s many charming boutiques, galleries and restaurants provide an inviting backdrop for its community focused “First Friday’ Art Stroll from 6-9 PM, Friday, May 1st. Mala Galleria has two new featured artists; siblings Leander and Mo Fontaine. A vibrant exhibit has been created to highlight their works Indulging in Color: Black & White. Leander and Mo Fontaine...

WCASD to host free internet safety forums

Area elementary parents are invited; babysitting available on site during sessions The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) will host two“Safety in the Digital Age for Elementary Parents”  information sessions that are free and open to the public. The first session is this Thursday. Does your child know how to work responsibly on a computer with other students on projects? What are some...

Art show showcases area youth & emerging artists

Impressive collection delights and inspires By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Portrait by Unionville High’s Dara Jin KENNETT SQUARE – Art created by the hands and minds of hundreds of talented area youth and emerging Mexican American Artists were showcased at this weekend’s Community Art Exhibit. The event was sponsored by the Kennett Merchant’s Association and Art on the Square;...

What To Do: Sheep and Wool at Springton

Also: Star Party, Yellow Springs Art Show and much more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times One of annual events that celebrate the arrival of the new season has grown into a spring tradition in Chester County — “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks). This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event...

United Way to hold ‘decadent’ fundraiser Sat. night

Chocolate, wine, craft beer & renowned architecture make for a spectacular evening POCOPSON — The United Way of Southern Chester County invites the community to an extraordinary evening this Saturday, April 25th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening will celebrate the divinely decadent world of chocolate at the architectural masterpiece 60 Bragg Hill, designed by Mathew Moger of Moger Mehrhof Architects. 60...

Fine art expo at Exton Square Mall

EXTON — PA Leadership Charter School / The Center for Performing & Fine Arts (CPFA) announced it will hold a Fine Art Department Faculty Art Exhibition, which runs from April 24th – May 31st. The Opening Reception is:  Friday, April 24th 5:00-7:30 PM Exton Square Mall, Second Floor (near Boscovs & Zales). Daphne Okcuoglu, Joseph Fuiman, Andres Gonzales, and Kimberly Ricciardi will...

What To Do: Celebrate National Park Week

Beer fests, Artist’s Circle, spring in full bloom and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times National Junior Ranger Day, April 18, is a big part of National Parks Week, being celebrated starting this weekend. Do you know that National Park Week is April 18-26 and are you aware that there are more than 400 National Parks? National Parks include seashores, battlefields, historic homes, archaeological...

What To Do: Hindu dance, opera & a celebration of women

Spring has sprung, but iffy forecasts mean having a few indoor options is a good thing By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Marissa Barnathan of Haverford leads the cast of “Respect: A Celebration of Women” now running through May 31at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse in Philadelphia. The vagaries of April weather in this area make it difficult at times to decide what to do in your spare...

TCHS Brandywine Open House, April 13

The Health Career Academy program prepares students in 11th and 12th grades for careers in nursing and related health fields. Eligible students may earn college credit through Delaware County Community College and receive advanced standing in the DCCC RN program or the TCHS Practical Nursing Program. DOWNINGTOWN – Aspiring chefs, graphic artists, cosmetologists, nurses and engineers, among others,...

Chesco, put some ‘spring’ in your step with Good Stuff!

Businesses, Kids & Organizations doing Good Stuff…Who do YOU know below? Got ‘good stuff’ to share?  Send it to kim@chescotimes.com, submissions due by the 15th & 30th monthly and are subject to editorial review. Keep on Truckin’…SPOTTED: Trio Excavating’s latest fleet addition – a giant aqua dump truck promoting ovarian cancer awareness. Look for owners Charley &...