KHS presents ‘I Hate Shakespeare!’
Nancy Weber makes her KHS directorial debut next week
The bard will hit the boards next week as Kennett High School presents its version of I Hate Shakespeare! Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14.
The comedy, written by Steph DeFerie, is billed as “a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare — with a modern twist.” The work has proven incredibly popular with a plot...
YMCA: $1 joiner fee 11/13 – 11/15 in honor of World Diabetes Day
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites the community to join in the fight against Diabetes – special events, expert advice and fun incentives planned
The statistics are staggering; 86 million American adults have prediabetes and another 2.9 million are living with diabetes. Today’s children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at unprecedented rates. One of the best ways to combat...
Legal Aid of SEPA to hold free birth certificate clinic for PA born Veterans
COATESVILLE – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) is partnering with the Chester County Bar Association to hold a free birth certificate clinic for veterans on November 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Building 38, Room 125D Coatesville, PA 19320.
Birth certificates are often needed to access health care...
What To Do: Loads of spooky fun
Also: PA Hunt Cup kicks off Nov.
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 81st Pennsylvania Hunt Club takes place Sunday in Unionville.
With October having five weekends this year and Halloween falling on the final Saturday night of the month, the area’s event calendar has been thrown off a bit. Many of the activities that usually are scheduled for the beginning of November are slated for the...
KSG&CC ‘Making a Difference Day’ supports local charities
A.H.H.A.H and Wings for Success are 2015 beneficiaries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
(L-R) Jan Michner, Founder, Art Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH), 2015 Making a Difference Day Chair -Pattie Diggin, Carrie Avery – Chester County Juvenile Detention Center, Eleanor Schwandt , Janie Masters, Mary Pat Knauss, Board President -Wings for Success Back Row: Diana Long
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‘Driving Away the Cold’ program makes stop in Coatesville
This month, 42,324 new winter coats will be distributed to children in need
Representatives from the CARing for Kids Foundation, area auto dealerships and the Brandywine YMCA take a moment to showcase their impressive charitable work.
COATESVILLE – The eighth annual Driving Away the Cold program, a philanthropic initiative of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation,...
What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers.
Longwood...
ArcelorMittal announces new grant program for schools
Company commits funding for new and existing PLTY programs in its footprint
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Schools across the United States may have an opportunity to expand their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs through a grant from ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal has committed $300,000 to Project Lead The Way...
Barn at Spring Brook Farm – Celebrating nine years of serving area children
Saturday’s Hoe Down fundraiser to help continue to fund programs
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
POCOPSON – For many families in our region, the Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a unique place where a type of ‘magic’ happens all year long. Thanks to its nearly 250 volunteers, energized board of directors and caring staff, the Barn now assists an impressive 300 special needs children...
Paranormal investigators to reveal findings, Oct. 24
An image from a previous presentation at the Historical Society from a number of years ago is in the photo shown above. It appears to be a picture of someone holding a cat.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Chester County Paranormal Investigators will make presentations on their latest findings, after recently spending several nights at Ashbridge House, the Downingtown Area Historical Society’s 306-year-old headquarters,...
