Kennett Food Cupboard Feeds the Hungry

Kennett Food Cupboard volunteer Scott McCoy is just one of over 70 volunteers who donates time to help feed the hungry. With the holidays approaching, donations are even more critical than usual. Staff, volunteers prepare for Thanksgiving holiday; donations accepted daily By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT — Tucked away on a quiet street in downtown Kennett Square, the Kennett...

Hamorton church celebrates new organ with recital, Nov. 23

The final details of installation are completed on the new church organ for Hamorton United Methodist Church in Kennett. To celebrate their new organ, the church will hold a free recital, Nov. 23 KENNETT — Hamorton United Methodist Church will be hosting a free organ recital on Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.  to celebrate the installation and restoration of its new church organ. The  recital will feature...

Brandywine Valley Chorale presents Shining Night, Nov. 22

EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Shining Night — a tribute to the works of composer Morton Lauridsen —as its fall concert, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School. Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the music of Lauridsen, an acclaimed choral composer, the multi-media concert will feature works of art by Brandywine...

Volunteers sought for tax-assistance training

Free program will result in certification by IRS Life Transforming Ministries will be hosting free training for those who are interested in becoming certified by the IRS to prepare free tax returns throughout Chester County in the 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Most roles do not require previous experience and include greeter, tax preparer, quality reviewer, interpreter and...

Digging up facts about native Lenape in region

The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society. Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program  Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS). CCHS’s...

Chester County nonprofit gets new leader

Susan Mostek to serve as executive director of Fund for Women and Girls Susan Mostek The former executive director of the Phoenixville Public Library Foundation will head the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls. A news release from the Chester County Fund last week announced the appointment of Susan Mostek as executive director. “We are pleased to engage Susan’s talents as we build on the...

Natural Lands Trust offering bird’s eye view

Exclusive workshop series to focus on optimal birding experiences Anyone with an interest in birding may want to join Natural Lands Trust (NLT) to take advantage of “Your Big Year,” a workshop series that begins in November and is exclusive to its members. The trust’s connection to birding dates back to 1953 when a group of avid birders joined forces to prevent Gulf Oil from dumping dredging...

West Chester to debut its Walk of Fame

Seven honorees will be celebrated Sunday with memorial plaques Thomas U. Walter, the renowned architect who designed the historic courthouse in West Chester, is one of the inaugural honorees for the West Chester Walk of Fame. From artist N.C. Wyeth to architect Thomas U. Walter, West Chester will inaugurate its Walk of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 27, with the unveiling of seven plaques at a 2 p.m. ceremony...

Kennett area continues its trail-blazing ways

Public invited to ribbon-cutting Monday at Herb Pennock Park A new walking trail at Herb Pennock Park will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Oct. 28. Community members and local businesses are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, at Herb Pennock Park at 5 p.m. The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board (KAPRB) is pleased to announce the opening of a new walking...

Volunteers sought for earth-shaking endeavor

1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a collaborative project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield; volunteers are being sought. Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...