What To Do: With Spring in bloom, time to get out and enjoy nature

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Winterthur Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things to do is filled to the brim with both indoor and outdoor activities. The recent warm weather has been beckoning people to come outdoors. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org)...

Avon Grove HS to perform teen edition of Chicago

Girls, glitz and glamour hit the new Avon Grove High School stage for the first spring musical in their brand-new auditorium on April 20th, 21st and 22nd with the teen edition of the musical Chicago! Set in the windy city during the roaring 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses who are locked up together in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma is serving time for killing...

LCH providers attend tuberculosis training

LCH Providers LCH Health and Community Services medical providers recently attended Dr. William Kramer’s Tuberculosis screening training from the Chester County Health Department. The training covered the current guidelines for screening for tuberculosis for both low and high-risk populations. Dr. Kramer also spoke about how to interpret test results and choose the correct treatment for individuals. LCH...

Unionville Fair to hold ‘Spring Shindig’ fundraiser

The Unionville Community Fair will hold its 2nd Annual “Spring Shindig” fundraiser on Friday, April 21 from 6pm to 10pm at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square. A fun, entertaining night is planned with dinner (beef sandwiches, stuffed shells, and salad), a cash bar, and raffles. Dance to the popular 2uesday Nite Band. Caricatures by Mac McCourt will add to the excitement. Tickets are $45 per person...

What To Do: Holiday weekend events are, uh, hoppin’

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  West Chester Railroad Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over. The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always. Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter Cottontail opts to ride a train. The holiday bunny has already embarked on his holiday spree of riding...

CASD-area HS juniors can apply for scholarships and support from the Newlin Foundation

The Coatesville-based Newlin Foundation is now accepting applications for support and scholarship opportunities through May 15, 2023, from juniors in high school, who live within the Coatesville Area School District and plan to attend college. “Yes, you can go to college” is the mantra of the Coatesville-based Newlin Foundation, which is now accepting applications through May 15, 2023, from juniors...

CVIM celebrates 25 years of volunteers

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline at CVIM’s Celebration of Volunteers, honoring 25-year volunteer Dr. Graeme Hudson along with CVIM President, Maureen Tomoschuk. Community Volunteers in Medicine, the West Chester-based health center that offers free health care to low-income uninsured workers in the region, honored its many volunteers Thursday night during a Celebration...

What To Do: ‘Spring’ into outdoor activities

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Nemours Estate Spring has officially arrived, and things are coming back to life. Flowers are blooming and outdoor attractions are beginning to open for the 2023 season. April 1 is “Opening Day 2023” for Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org). The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children’s...

Brandywine Hills salutes Leslie Falini Young

Family matters. Leslie Falini Young with father Dominick, mother Peggy, children, Rory, Tom and CeCe and husband Paddy Young. (photo courtesy of Leslie Young) Brandywine Hills, the oldest race of its kind in the Delaware Valley, is known for its long- time tradition of participation and support from many local families. It’s also been the starting point for more than one leader and champion in equestrian...

Lukens Award to be presented to Mary T. Holleran

Mary T. Holleran The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum (NISHM) in Coatesville along with the Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial Foundation, PECO, and The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust announced its 17th annual Rebecca Lukens Award will be presented to noted community-builder, Mary T. Holleran. For the past 45 years, Ms. Holleran has been entwined with many community-service projects in Coatesville...