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...
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...
Registration for Dash of The Living Dead opens
Zombie will once again be racing through Downingtown, Oct. 25 in the Dash of the Living Dead.
DOWNINGTOWN — The annual 5K Dash of the Living Dead race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. before Downingtown’s Halloween Parade.
“This is a fun family event that benefits the community,” said organization President Adrian Martinez. “We’ll hoping Kerr Park is filled with those wanting...
Pink 50 Poker Prance, Oct 12
Very pink for a good cause: battling breast cancer. Among other prizes, the Pink 50 Poker Prance offers prizes for the most pink horse and rider — some examples seen here from the 2013 event.
Once again Oxford Feed & Lumber, Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm and Pets & Friends present this ever-popular trail ride through scenic Fair Hill to benefit breast cancer awareness and research.
Riders...
Chesco university women celebrate 55th, Sept. 10
The West Chester-Chester County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be celebrating its 55th anniversary by hosting a pot luck supper on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30pm at the Grove United Methodist Church, 490 W. Boot Rd., West Chester. The public is invited and guests do not need to bring a dish. Learn about the programs and projects being offered for the upcoming year....
Info meeting on CCEDC trip to China
EXTON — An informational session is being held in connection with the upcoming 2014 Sino-American regional business development and cultural exchange summit.
Taking part in the trade mission will be Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, the Chester County Economic Development Council, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Main Line Chinese Cultural Center and ABD International.
The...
Dog Day baseball clinics start Friday
KENNETT — KAU Little League invites all incoming 5th though 8th graders to two free events to welcome them to the “big fields” they will play baseball on during the 2014 fall and 2015 spring baseball seasons. All participants must reside or attend any public or private school in the Kennett Consolidated or Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.
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Newlin Fire/EMS party, Sept. 13
NEWLIN — “Count Me In!” is the message of this year’s second annual Newlin Fire & EMS Committee’s Party held in support of their Volunteer Fire Companies – Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena.
The Party will be Saturday, Sept 13 (raindate 9/14) 5pm till dusk at the Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Rd. Food will be provided by Unionville’s famous Hood’s...
La Comunidad to hold entrepreneur workshop
KENNETT SQUARE — For the second year, La Comunidad Hispana is hosting a series of workshops for Latino entrepreneurs.
“The first series of seminars was successful last year,” said Margarita Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH. “The workshops will give valuable information on those wanting to start a business or wanting to improve their existing venture.”
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