A Man’s Life: Chris Sanderson – A renaissance teacher and principal
By Linda Banks, Special to The Times
Museum collections rarely increase in even steps or in predictable cycles. The very broad collection of the Christian C. Sanderson Museum remains narrow in one particular way: Every item on display or archived, with a few exceptions, was personally touched by Chris Sanderson himself. As diverse and expansive as the assembled items may appear, they share this...
Paintings to be blessed at St. Joseph’s
Adrian Martinez’ painting of Abraham and Isaac is one of two paintings to be formally blessed at St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown, Sept. 28
DOWNINGTOWN — Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church will bless two paintings created by nationally known artist Adrian Martinez at 1 p.m. in the church on Sunday, September 28 at 338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown.
“This was an honor to be selected to...
Mushroom Festival results
KENNETT SQUARE — The following are the results of various events, contests and competitions from this past weekend’s Mushroom Festival, released Tuesday.
Official Results from the 29th Annual Mushroom Festival:
National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship
First Place Overall: Molly Schuyler with 11.5 pounds of fried mushrooms in 8 minutes, a new World Record!
Second Place Overall: Dave Brunelli...
Floats sought for Downingtown Halloween parade on Oct. 25
DOWNINGTOWN — Floats and groups wishing to participate in the annual Downingtown Parade should pre-register. The parade is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.
“We are looking for another fantastic parade with bands, marching groups and great costumes,” said Dianne Plaugher, event organizer. The parade is a Downingtown Main Street Association production.
To register, go to http://www.dtownchristmas.com/Halloween.html....
Pocopson Founders Day, Sept. 28
POCOPSON The seventh Annual Pocopson Township Founders’ Day is just around the corner. Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28 in Pocopson Park located at 477 Locust Grove Road, it will run from noon to 4 p.m.
This “family friendly” event will have a special focus this year on Patriotism. Everyone is invited to display your “patriotic best.” Kids are encouraged to dress up from head to toe...
Mushroom Festival – 29 Years Strong and Growing
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett and his wife Susan were among a large number of dignitaries to join the local community for The Mushroom Festival this past weekend.
KENNETT – Delighted festival-goers were treated to a home-town parade, dining and dancing in the streets, tasting events, great shopping and mushroom exhibits this weekend.
Dignitaries — including Gov....
What To Do: Victory on display at 2 brewfests
Also: Mushroom Festival and Chadds Ford Days on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s own Victory Brewing will be among the many brewers showing their wares at the Delaware River Craft Brewfest in Chester and the Historic Odessa Brewfest in Delaware this weekend.
This is the perfect weather for drinking beer — and also the perfect weather to stage a brewfest.
Fortunately...
KAPRB youth field hockey inaugural season begins
Blue Demons families embrace team spirit, Olympic pride & building a new program together
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Game on! Local field hockey players work on drills during the first night of the Kennett Area Parks and Recreation Board Field Hockey program in Kennett. More than 100 girls attended the new program.
KENNETT — The Kennett Area Parks & Recreation Board (KAPRB)...
Chester County author plans local book signings
Bruce Mowday
DOWNINGTOWN — Chester County author Bruce Mowday has talks and book signings throughout Chester County in the coming six weeks, including Chadds Ford Days, a Paoli Battlefield event and Fall Fest in Downingtown.
“September is always a busy month in Chester County, especially since the Battle of Brandywine took place on September 11, 1777,” said Mowday, who has written books on local...
Beth Chaim welcomes new rabbi, Sept. 14
Rabbi Michelle Pearlman
MALVERN — The Beth Chaim Reform Congregation of Malvern invites the community to participate in an evening of learning and gourmet chocolate tasting as its explores Jews on the Chocolate Trail to welcome and celebrate the sweet beginning of Rabbi Michelle Pearlman’s spiritual leadership at Beth Chaim, Sunday, Sept. 14, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Rabbi Pearlman comes to Beth...
