Chesco university women celebrate 55th, Sept. 10
The West Chester-Chester County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be celebrating its 55th anniversary by hosting a pot luck supper on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30pm at the Grove United Methodist Church, 490 W. Boot Rd., West Chester. The public is invited and guests do not need to bring a dish. Learn about the programs and projects being offered for the upcoming year....
What To Do: New Garden Festival of Flight takes to local skies
Also: butterflies, the circus, BBQ battle and much, much more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square’s legendary Matt Chapman is just one of the many stars of this weekend’s New Garden Festival of Flight. From class cars and planes to food, music and fun — it’s a weekend long celebration and a can’t miss Chester County tradition.
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Info meeting on CCEDC trip to China
EXTON — An informational session is being held in connection with the upcoming 2014 Sino-American regional business development and cultural exchange summit.
Taking part in the trade mission will be Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, the Chester County Economic Development Council, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Main Line Chinese Cultural Center and ABD International.
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Dog Day baseball clinics start Friday
KENNETT — KAU Little League invites all incoming 5th though 8th graders to two free events to welcome them to the “big fields” they will play baseball on during the 2014 fall and 2015 spring baseball seasons. All participants must reside or attend any public or private school in the Kennett Consolidated or Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.
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Newlin Fire/EMS party, Sept. 13
NEWLIN — “Count Me In!” is the message of this year’s second annual Newlin Fire & EMS Committee’s Party held in support of their Volunteer Fire Companies – Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena.
The Party will be Saturday, Sept 13 (raindate 9/14) 5pm till dusk at the Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Rd. Food will be provided by Unionville’s famous Hood’s...
La Comunidad to hold entrepreneur workshop
KENNETT SQUARE — For the second year, La Comunidad Hispana is hosting a series of workshops for Latino entrepreneurs.
“The first series of seminars was successful last year,” said Margarita Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH. “The workshops will give valuable information on those wanting to start a business or wanting to improve their existing venture.”
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Chesco’s Usher to have Philly gallery show, Sept. 6
Contemplation 8 by Donna Usher. This work and many others will be on display, starting Sept. 6 at the LGTripp Gallery in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA — A solo show by internationally-exhibited artist Donna Usher of Chester County will open at the LGTripp Gallery in the Old City section of Philadelphia beginning September 6.
Usher’s show has already garnered an outstanding review by Dr. Burt Wasserman,...
What To Do: Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic, StarFest and more
Also: Fountains, Fireworks and…ABBA at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and voices to the Third Annual Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic in Atglen from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday.
The Chester County Old Fiddlers Picnic, which was held recently at Hibernia Park, has been a major success for years. Now, there is an event that would like...
Sheriff’s 3rd annual cruise night to benefit K-9, Friday
WESTTOWN — The Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit will host its third Annual “Cruise Night” from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m, Friday evening at the Government Services Center Building located at 601 Westtown Road, just of US-202.
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and her deputies have organized the event to bring awareness to the six K-9 units in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office which...
What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic celebrates 86th year
Also, Valley Day, Swingin’ Summer, Symphony at Longwood and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic on Aug. 9 is celebrating its 86th anniversary.
When it comes to longevity, there are few annual events in the area that come even close to the Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks).
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