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State police offering free child safety-seat check-up
Technicians will assist parents with proper installation
State police from the Avondale barracks will be conducting a free child safety-seat check-up on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, police said Tuesday.
The event is being held in conjunction with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign and is by [...]
New initiatives aim to turn rescues into cherished pets
Adoption is Chester County SPCA’s goal; until then, add Mozart and spritz of vanilla
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Doberman pinscher puppies yelped gleefully when a visitor opened the door to their pen; within seconds they enveloped the Chester County SPCA staffer, jockeying for position to grab the attention they anticipated.
Kennel coordinator Michele [...]
Sign up now for Relay For Life
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What if you could help the fight against cancer just by taking a walk?
You can by signing your relay team up for the annual Kennett/Unionville Relay For Life on June 7 and 8 at Unionville High School.
With only four weeks left until the event, it is time to register your team. To [...]
Willowdale plant sale to honor horticulturist’s legacy
Proceeds from Garden Club’s event will benefit area beautification
Cardinal flower, iris, salvia, sedum, columbine, ginger, butterfly weed and many more floral varieties will be available at the West Chester Garden Club’s Third Annual Plant Sale on Thursday.
Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landhope Farms market in Willowdale, this year’s sale honors the [...]
New Garden Flying Field Open House, June 1
NEW GARDEN — The New Garden Flying Field will hold an open house, Saturday June 1, featuring food, fun, live music, and of course, airplanes. The event is free and open to the general public.
The general aviation airport, owned and operated by the township, will show off its facilities during a fun-filled event, running from [...]
Memorial Day parade back and bigger than ever
2013 rendition to boast more than 1,000 participants
KENNETT SQUARE — It just wouldn’t be Memorial Day without the parade!
The annual Memorial Day Parade will again take place on May 27, starting at 10, running its usual route through the Borough and up Route 82, ending with ceremonies at Union Hill Cemetery.
There will be more than [...]
Memorial Day parade back and bigger than ever for 2013
KENNETT SQUARE — It just wouldn’t be Memorial Day without the parade!
The annual Memorial Day Parade will again take place on May 27, starting at 10, running its usual route through the Borough and up Route 82, ending with ceremonies at Union Hill Cemetery.
There will be more than 1,000 participants, ranging from marching bands — [...]
For East Linden Street, another sign of progress
Annual Community Gala will include dedication of bronze plaque
The Historic East Linden Project will celebrate another milestone on Saturday and is inviting the public to participate in the festivities.
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the nonprofit is holding its 2013 Community Gala, a block-style, community fund-raiser for its myriad projects. This year’s event will include [...]
Take safety precautions during Arson Awareness Week
Government agencies want public to be aware of dangers to avoid them
An estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires occur in homes every year, resulting annually in approximately 280 deaths, 775 injuries, and $593 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). During Arson Awareness Week – May 5-11 – it wants to focus [...]
Library offering kayak, canoe safety course
Participants will receive certification to operate paddle crafts
Want to ensure you know what you’re doing the next time you decide to paddle down the Brandywine? The Chester County Library and District Center is offering an educational opportunity to help accomplish that.
Partnering with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the library is offering Paddlesports America, an introductory course [...]
