Horn to lead YMCA’s fundraising campaign
Jim Horn
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows the how deeply Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, so accepting the role as this year’s fundraising campaign chair came without question.
He’s eager to share the Y’s story from an even larger platform and his voice will begin to amplify during the kickoff of the Y’s annual campaign at 5:30 p.m. on...
What To Do: Malvern Retreat House Art Show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County hosts a huge number of special events every year and the annual schedule is always filled with art shows and equestrian events.
One of the most anticipated art shows each year is Malvern Retreat House’s Art Show (McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, 610-644-0400, www.MalvernRetreat.com).
Longwood Gardens launches fourth annual Community Read
This year’s title for the fourth annual community read is The Way Things Work Now, by David Macaulay, which explains complex processes in a humorous and accessible style.
KENNETT SQUARE – Longwood Gardens and a host of community partners launched its fourth annual “Community Read,” which is designed to encourage the region to join together in reading the same book to spur discussion...
Family Promise moves to new West Grove home
Susan Minarchi, executive director of Family Promise of Southern Chester County pictured at the organization’s new home.
WEST GROVE — Family Promise of Southern Chester County, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families experiencing homelessness, is relocating to 1156 West Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square (610-444-0400) at the end of January. Wm. P. McGovern, Inc., a family-owned and operated...
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival returns, Feb. 12
KENNETT SQUARE — Do you love to bake or simply love chocolate? Plan to celebrate “all things chocolate” at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on Sunday, February 12th at Kennett High School between 1 – 3PM.
Professionals, amateurs and students will vie for ribbons when their creations are judged. Last year, over 200 chocolate entries were judged and available for the public to taste....
United Way kicks off 2017 fundraising with $57K concert
United Way of Chester County hosted its fourth sold out Live United in Music series event featuring Las Vegas act The Twins Dueling Piano Performance at Penn Oaks Golf Club. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit United Way’s Financial Stability Center. Featured Left to Right: Citadel CEO, Jeff March, Dueling Piano performer Tamara Pinegar, Citadel Senior Vice President Mike Schnably, Dueling Piano...
What To Do: Celebrating the orchid at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
The largest family of flowering plants is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the world. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew list over 20,000 accepted species with about 800 new species added each year. Additionally, horticulturists have more than 100,000...
Library to host reception, exhibit for local artist
Karen O’Lone-Hahn
WEST GROVE – Landenberg artist Karen O’Lone-Hahn has created many paintings as well as pottery, books, and other items in her own folk-art style. From nostalgic black-and-white portraits to whimsical cows and cats in colorful acrylics, O’Lone-Hahn’s works express a rich and talented imagination. Now her art is on view at Avon Grove Library, where paintings and signed...
West Chester man named Railroad Museum volunteer of the year
STRASBURG — The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania announced that West Chester resident Stu Jack as volunteer of the year for 2017. Jack was selected by the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s board of directors from among the Museum’s corps of more than 150 active volunteers for this honor.
What To Do: A snowy, Bowie skate in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winter has its drawbacks – without a doubt. But, as long as you can handle cold weather, there are also many things for you to like about winter such as ice skating on frozen ponds (if the weather cooperates), skiing (if the weather cooperates), snowboarding (if the weather cooperates) and winter festivals (in all types of weather).
On January 14, the...
