What To Do (Holiday edition): Holiday events abound locally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
People in this area love to celebrate Christmas – frequently starting as soon as December arrives.
Fortunately, there are many Christmas events in the Brandywine Valley which have become an annual tradition for locals.
The Brandywine Museum of Art Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) is celebrating...
What To Do: Overwhelmed by holiday events? Here’s a few other options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Reindeer arrive later in the week but cats get here first.
On December 20, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the
“Loving Cats Worldwide® Catstravaganza: Philadelphia,” which is billed as “the show for people obsessed with cats!”
The feline-based experience...
Klotzbach, Lawrence honored with Service to Agriculture award
Meghan Klotzbach has been named 2025 Chester County Farmer of the Year, and State Representative John Lawrence has been recognized for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by AgConnect. Pictured (l to r): Don Cairns and Greg Newell of the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee; Rachel Roberts, President, American Mushroom Institute; County Commissioner Eric Roe; Megan Klotzbach of Mother Earth...
What To Do: Firebird Festival, Valley Forge March and Mega pet adoption event
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
You would be hard-pressed to find any kids with holiday gift request lists longer than the list of special events scheduled for this weekend – holiday happenings and non-holiday events.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Reservoir Park, 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com) is set to light...
What To Do (Extra) Options to get away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
It’s less than two weeks until Christmas, and the holiday craziness is going on all around you — heavy road traffic, crowded stores, ridiculous lines at checkouts and long waits at restaurants – and Santa showing up everywhere. And, of course, there are guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit a donation everywhere...
Great Valley students create portraits of hope for children in Armenia
Four Great Valley High Schools pose with the artwork they created for The Memory Project.
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students at Great Valley High School are bringing joy across continents through their participation in The Memory Project, creating personalized portraits for children and teens in Armenia who face significant challenges and hardships.
The Memory Project is an international...
Downingtown Christmas Parade on tap for Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc., is proud to present the Downingtown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 pm.
Participants in this year’s parade include Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band, Bishop Shanahan Marching Band, Valley Forge Highland Pipe Band, Duffy String Band, Onyx + Honey, and Galena Brass. In addition, there will be floats, walking units, dance and...
What To Do: Parades, Christmas tree lightings abound this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
14th Annual Holiday Home Tour
The Christmas holidays have officially arrived.
Thanksgiving was a week ago and the holiday season is now moving full speed ahead with a huge array of special events.
On December 6, the West Chester Public Library (https://www.wcpubliclibrary.org/holidaydoortour) will hold its 14th Annual Holiday Home Tour, featuring...
What To Do (Extra): Local historical & botanical sites step up for the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
The Brandywine Valley/Chester County area has many historical and botanical sites that are open year-round – sites that feature tours and special exhibits on a regular basis.
Not surprisingly, most of these tourist attractions annually ramp it up when December arrives and offer visitors a wide array of special attractions...
CVIM, Equity Health Center enjoy key partnership in Coatesville
When community needs meet access to care, lives are transformed. That’s the vision driving the collaboration between Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) and Equity Health Center in Coatesville. It’s a partnership designed to bring quality and compassionate health care directly to underserved residents in the Coatesville community.
CVIM is one of five integrated care providers under the...
