Good Shepherd welcomes new pastor
The Church of the Good Shepherd recently welcomed a new pastor. From left, Bill McAdoo, congregation council president; Pastor Susan Lynch; Pastor Claire Burkat – Bishop of Southeast Pennsylvania Synod.
COATESVILLE — The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd celebrated the installation of Pastor Susan P. Lynch as senior Pastor. on Sunday, Oct. 27. The service was officiated by The Reverend Clare...
Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy...
Unionville honors 150th anniversary of Gettysburg
EAST MARLBOROUGH —The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be hosting a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Friday, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
The 6:30-8:30 event, which will take place in the school’s Presidential Library, will include a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg address, live music, refreshments,and small discussions about our Presidents....
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...
