What To Do: Carve up some fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the most eagerly-anticipated autumn events in the area is “The Great Pumpkin Carve” (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376,www.chaddsfordhistory.org) which is running now through October 21.
The colorful event began with the carving competition on October 19. Live entertainment, hayrides and hot food are featured...
Chrysanthemum festival blooms at Longwood
Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Festival is on view now through November 19.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Autumn is in full swing and so is the much-anticipated Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens, when the 4-acre grand Conservatory is bursting with fall’s quintessential flowers. From the thousands of colorful Chrysanthemum blooms to the one-of-a-kind Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum, the Chrysanthemum...
YMCA offers free membership to 7th graders
Chester County seventh graders, you’re going to want to get to the YMCA right now.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is proud to continue its 7th Grade Initiative, which offers any seventh grader in Chester County a free one-year youth membership. Kids simply need to bring a school ID, roster or report card, along with a parent or guardian, to their local branch to register. After registering,...
ACA health care enrollment opens Nov. 1
The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period for 2018 coverage begins November 1st, 2017 and ends December 15th, 2017. If you are not covered by health insurance, this is the one time of year you can enroll in a plan. If you are covered by a Marketplace plan, open enrollment allows you to evaluate other plans and switch if another one suits you better. Even if you don’t switch plans, you should...
What To Do: Kennett Symphony opens 2017-18 season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On October 14, it will be time for “Opening Night” for the 2017-2018 season of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County (610-444-6363m, http://www.kennettsymphony.org).
The show, which will get underway at 7:30 p.m., is being held at Unionville High School on Route 82 in Kennett Square.
The KSCC concert will feature Michael Hall as Conductor and Andrew...
Longwood FC to hold open house, Oct. 15
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house will allow residents to tour the fire company and meet EMS personnel and firefighters.
“Longwood has rendered great service to our neighbors for more than 95 years,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “We invite everyone to join us for our open house and interact with our team.”
What To Do: Unionville Fair means time for fall fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Unionville Community Fair
Each year, one of the first area events to welcome autumn is the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org).
The fair, which is running now through October 8, is a real down-home country fair with a cow milking contest, farm equipment displays, cow pie bingo and a farm market....
What To Do: Kennett Brewfest
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When an area event has been around for more than two decades, it definitely qualifies as a Chester County tradition. The Kennett Brewfest has reached that plateau.
The Kennett Brewfest, which will be held on September 30 in downtown Kennett Square, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Scheduled to run from noon-5:30 p.m., the Kennett Brewfest provides...
Longwood FC offering free CPR classes, child seat inspections
EAST MARLBOROUGH – As a community service, Longwood Fire Company is offering free CPR classes and children car seats inspections.
On October 9 Longwood EMS is partnering with Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine to offer hands-on CPR classes. The one-hour classes will be given at 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.
Job and career fair, Oct. 4
EXTON — The PA CareerLink – Chester County, in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board and the United Way Financial Stability Center will host a job and career fair on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the PA CareerLink – Chester County offices in Exton.
