Downingtown Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Nov. 25
Downingtown will hold its tree lighting ceremony Nov. 25
DOWNINGTOWN – Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, November 25, at 6pm. The event takes place in Kerr Park at the Log House field below the Christmas Tree.
There will be holiday music provided at the concert gazebo, a face painter, small craft and games for the kids,...
What To Do: Unionville Art Gala returns for 45th year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The works of Shawn Faust are featured at this year’s Unionville Art Gala.
If you want to start your holiday shopping early this year by visiting an art show, an antiques show or a craft show this weekend, you’re in luck. There is at least one of each on this weekend’s events calendar.
The 45th Annual Unionville Art Gala, which will be held...
Kennett Area Community Service celebrates first housing donation
Kennett Area Community Service volunteers celebrate the donation of an affordable home.
On Thursday, November 9th, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) accepted the donation of its first home to be used as affordable housing. KACS received the designation of Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) from Chester County this May. After that announcement, an anonymous donor came forward and...
YMCA names Wilson Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Heather W. Wilson
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced the appointment of Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Wilson brings with her 12 years of leadership experience within the YMCA movement and a passion for public health and health equity.
Most recently, Wilson served as the Senior Vice President of Membership and Health Innovation for the YMCA of Central New York, leading...
West Chester plans even more holiday lights for local shoppers
Beginning this week, the historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more free holiday events than ever – to attract visitors to the 50+ retail stores and 60+ restaurants that make downtown West Chester so unforgettable during the holiday season.
The historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more...
Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events
The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
“Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel in...
YMCA expanding Adaptive Programs for children and adults
A YMCA camp counselor and child spend time together at Camp Bumblebee, an Adaptive Day Camp that features a higher staff ratio to meet the needs of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Camp Bumblebee will be offered at three Chester County locations in the Summer of 2024.
At a time when social isolation is a growing problem, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has announced the expansion...
Phanatic, ‘Holiday Movies’ featured in 2023 Coatesville Christmas Parade
A Mummers string band travels down the Lincoln Highway in Chester County’s Hometown Christmas Parade.Photo Credit: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 2, at 10:00 a.m. Originally a community project christened in 1960, the parade...
What To Do: Events saluting our Veterans fill busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fort Mifflin
November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English.
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November...
LCH teams up with Concordville Subaru/Nissan to collect winter coats for kids
Local kids in need were able to pick out a new winter coat, thanks to a coat drive from LCH and Concordville Subaru/Nissan.
LCH Health and Community Services joined with Concordville Subaru and Nissan once again to distribute 300 brand new coats for children in the community.
Just in time for the first freeze of the season, LCH staff spent Thursday, November 2nd helping children from all over southern...
