Brandywine Health Foundation gives grant to library
Pictured left to right: Frances M. Sheehan, President/CEO Brandywine Health Foundation; Dr. Cathy Taschner, Coatesville Area School District Superintendent, and Dr. Lut Nero, Director, Coatesville Area Public Library.
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation recently provided a $2,841.06 grant to the Coatesville Area Public Library to purchase books for the Coatesville Area School District’s...
SCCSA still accepting fall soccer registration
The Southern Chester County Soccer Association is still accepting registrations for it’s Fall Recreational Soccer program. The program is open to all children between the age of 4 and 17. Registration deadline is August 1st. The season starts Sunday September 7th. More information and on-line registration is available at www.sccsasoccer.com“
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What To Do: Kimberton Fair, Turks Head and more
In the heat of the summer, events for almost every taste dot the calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kimberton Fair, a Chester County institution, kicks off Monday with all of the great rides, food and attractions people have enjoyed for generations.
When it comes to longevity, there can’t be too many annual events in Chester County that can top the Kimberton Community Fair (Kimberton...
Plantation Field gears up for even bigger 2014 event
Although the 2013 version was a can’t miss event, organizers say that the 2014 Plantation Field International Horse Trials will be even bigger and better in 2014.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Best. Event. Ever. will be bigger and better than ever before as Plantation Field International Horse Trials celebrates the seventh year of its fall CIC3* competition in Unionville, the weekend of September...
KARMA holds annual sidewalk sale, July 19 & 20
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Restaurants and Merchants Association (KARMA) will host the 4th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale in downtown Kennett Square Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th. Saturday’s sale will run from 10 AM – 5 PM, while Sunday’s sale will run from 11 AM – 4 PM.
The sale will be located on State, Union, and Broad Streets outside of your favorite shops and restaurants...
Cosby to perform benefit at The Lincoln University, July 19
Bill Cosby
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY—Comedian, actor and philanthropist Dr. William “Bill” Cosby, Jr. will be performing live in concert to benefit The Lincoln University’s first-ever $10 million The Students First Campaign for student scholarships on Saturday, July 19 at its International Cultural Center.
Over the past year, Cosby, who also serves as General Chair of The Students First Campaign,...
Lewis tagged as one of ’14 races to watch in ’14’
Harry Lewis Jr., the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 74th District was selected as one of “14 races to watch in ’14” by the Republican State Leadership Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Harry Lewis Jr. was selected as one of 14 candidates nationwide to highlighted by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) recently announced as one its “14 in ‘14 Races...
County approves $2.9M in revitalization grants
Kennett Sq., Coatesville, So. Coatesville among grantees
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants, Tuesday.
“Over the years, CRP grants have helped to improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban areas,” said Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello. “In addition to improving the public health and safety...
Mushroom recipes sought for Fest Cook-off
KENNETT SQUARE — Home cooks do you use mushrooms in a creative way? Are you interested in winning $500 and being named 2014’s Mushroom Appetizer Cook-off Champion? Enter the annual Amateur Mushroom Cook-off now!
The Mushroom Festival will showcase the six finalists as they prepare their appetizers for judging on Saturday, September 6 with the winner being crowned by a panel of celebrity judges.
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What To Do: Good Neighbor Day, Big Bang BBQ
Push away those stormy clouds, there’s lots to do this holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The 35th annual Good Neighbor Day will be held today in Downingtown. Featuring food, fun and more, it become an institution in Chester County.
There is a long list of popular annual summertime events in the area and Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (Kerr Park, Downingtown, 610-285-1119, www.goodneighborday.com)...
