What To Do: Fall into fun, WC restaurant fest, Coatesville Grand Prix and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
It seems that autumn weather has arrived. This is a weekend in which summer events are gone from the schedule and harvest and Halloween activities have yet to arrive. There is still a full slate of attractive events representing a wide range of genres such as cars, food, pirates, ethnic, hot air balloons,...
Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective host weekend bike/Hispanic events at The Creamery
This weekend, Kennett Trails Alliance and Square Roots Collective are teaming up with a variety of community partners to present a full weekend of events to celebrate Hispanic heritage and a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Kennett Square. The Creamery of Kennett Square will play host to two distinct events to bring together the community around a shared vision of inclusivity.
“Last year, we were able...
Registration open for Marshalton Triathlon
In an era where the only constant is change, the Marshalton Triathlon has stood the test of time. Set against the backdrop of the bucolic countryside of Chester County, the Marshalton Triathlon is considered one of the country’s longest-running triathlons, a designation that suits the historic Village of Marshallton just fine.
So, what’s the secret to its longevity? The rolling hills of...
What To Do: Mushroom Festival, Caln Community Day and more top busy event schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Festival
One statement that always applies in Kennett Square is — “There’s a fungus among us” – and it’s never more evident than on the weekend after Labor Day each year – the weekend for the annual staging of the Mushroom Festival.
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. This weekend marks...
What To Do: Busy event schedule for ‘last’ weekend of Summer
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close. The official end of summer arrives later in the month but for some, summer is already over because the new school year has already begun.
One thing that will never change about the Labor Day Weekend...
Repair Cafe returns in Downingtown, Sept. 9
Have an item you love but it’s broken? A Repair Cafe event might just have your answer.
DATE: Saturday, September 9, 2023
TIME: 10 AM until 2 PM
LOCATION: Central Presbyterian Church of Downingtown, 100 W Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
CONTACT: Bob Berkowitz – repaircafe165@gmail.com
If you’re not familiar with Repair Cafés, we’re part of an international organization that...
Chester County Economic Development Council welcomes 6 new board members
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. (l to r) David Dilworth, Kara Rahn, Fawn Collingwood and Theo Notaras. Dr. Marta Yera Cronin and Jane Tang have also joined the CCEDC board.
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its esteemed Board...
Bertram L. Lawson II Joins the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) as President & CEO
President & CEO of YGBW, Bertram L. Lawson II (left) is welcomed to the Kennett Area YMCA by District Executive Director, Nic Legere (right).
Bertram L. Lawson II joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine this summer as President & CEO. A Lincoln University graduate, Lawson returns to Chester County bringing 26 years of experience in Nonprofit Leadership, Education, Business Development, Community...
What To Do: Summer winds down, but fairs and fests abound in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
The weekend at the end of August and Labor Day Weekend always have an amazing number of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 32 for a Ukrainian festival, 44 for a Renaissance event, 28 for a summer fest and 171 (not a typo) for the Allentown Fair.
One...
Coatesville native Seese is lighting it up in NBA2K League as a professional
By Kenny McGann, Staff Writer, The Times
Jeremy “Seese” Seese
From a hardcore basketball city — one that produced many great players including Richard “Rip” Hamilton — a new breed of players are making their mark, not on the hardwood, but in a more virtual sense: eSports.
Coatesville’s Jeremy “Seese” Seese has been making a name for himself in the NBA2K League. Drafted in 2021 by...
