Library system wants to book survey input
Online questionnaire designed to gauge future needs of community
With an eye toward the future, the Chester County Library System (CCLS) and its 16 member libraries are reaching out to the community for help to guide the development of its strategic plan.
CCLS is inviting community members to participate in an online survey. Responses will help shape the future of public libraries in Chester County...
County seeking volunteers to help ID homeless
Two shifts available for Point in Time Count on Jan. 29
Volunteers in the Point in Time Count will be looking for areas where homeless individuals have set up makeshift living arrangements.
The county is seeking volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count, a one-night census of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in shelters or sleeping in places not meant for human habitation.
This...
Library program to focus on computer history
Inventor of original smartphone to speak in Exton
To gain insight into the world of modern communications, the Chester County Library in Exton is inviting the public to a presentation on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Struble Room.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dr. Rocco Leonard Martino, the inventor of the original smartphone, will present “Personal History of the Computer,” a discussion of the history and...
Kennett Square New Year’s event mushrooming
Officials report efforts to ensure fun, family-friendly entertainment
The giant borough icon, sponsored by ToJo Mushrooms, is ready to be adorned with lights.
Not surprisingly, Kennett’s Square’s inaugural New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which will include the lowering of a 700-pound, lighted steel shroom from a crane, is continuing to evolve, and borough officials said they are working with...
Area YMCAs offering free holiday tryout
From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, residents can sample offerings at no charge
The only string attached to this holiday gift is the hope that the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be able to attract your patronage, its officials say.
From Dec. 26 to 31, YMCAs in the area will be open to the public for free – just in time to counteract the traditional holiday stress and overeating. Even better: The YMCA offers...
For ex-NFL star, funding tumor research comes from heart
Garo Yepremian seeking support for foundation honoring daughter-in-law
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Between 100,000 and 170,000 people across the country will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor this year, according to the American Brain Tumor Association.
Reversing that disturbing statistic has been the goal of Garo Yepremian, a former NFL star and Avondale...
Nominations open for outstanding female advocate
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls seeking annual award-winner
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Kitchen Table Award.
The award was established in 2011 to honor a member of the community who represents the fund’s mission and values, an “outstanding Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy...
Exton library urges shoppers to buy handmade
Third Annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14
Shop local and handmade: That’s the advice of the Friends of the Chester County Library (CCL), which is sponsoring CCL’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.14.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will be stationed throughout the main Exton library as well as in the Struble meeting room. Craft-makers will include a variety of jewelers, knit...
Observing National Influenza Vaccination Week
County to offer free flu shots Monday at Exton library
Don’t take chances with your health, urges the county, which is offering free flu shots on Monday, Dec. 9.
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 8-14), the Chester County Health Department will offer the free vaccinations – recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older – at the Chester County Library in Exton from...
Red Cross makes it easy to say thanks to military
Holiday Mail for Heroes will be set up at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Monday night will be able to sign cards for the military, courtesy of the American Red Cross.
For the seventh year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for area residents to participate.
On Monday, Dec. 2, from...
