YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4
More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.
The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family...
What To Do: Chester County Studio Tour keeps on growing
Also: Food truck fest in Kennett Square, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nancy Swope is just one of the many Chester County artists featured during this weekend’s Chester county Studio Tour.
With a weather forecast that indicates a very good chance for conditions ranging from unpleasant to downright dismal (high of 57 degrees and 100 per cent chance of rain), it might not...
New Chester County farm products guide is out
The new 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide is now available.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council) announced the availability of the 2016 Chester County Local Farm Products guide. The guide includes:
• A list of over 100 farm producers.
• A map showing where to find farm-fresh products.
• Profiles of...
United Way kicks off PB&J drive
United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank are teaming up again this year for the second annual Community PB&J For United Way Drive. Last year’s friendly competition between competing groups helped raise over 2.5 tons of needed peanut butter and jelly items for local food pantries. The Matt Gorham Team of Keller Williams (Pictured) reigned as the 2015 PB&J King, singlehandedly...
Four to be honored at Kennett Memorial Day parade
Anthony DiFabio is one of four local World War II veterans being honored at this year’s Kennett Memorial Day Parade.
KENNETT SQUARE — World War II veterans Ralph D. Doss, Anthony L. DiFabio, Raymond Natale, Sr. and Horace J, Brown (deceased April 11, 2016), were selected as this year’s Grand Marshals for the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30. They will lead the...
What To Do: Saddle Up For Willowdale
Also: 74th annual Dogwood Festival in Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 24th annual Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday, races, tailgating competition and, of course, those hats.
The Brandywine Valley is horse country and the 2016 equestrian season is already underway.
The 24th Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville, 610-444-1582,...
What To Do: Winterthur’s Point To Point
Also: Ideas for a fun day with Mom
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Without a doubt, there will be a bustle of activity this weekend at Winterthur” (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600, www.winterthur.org) with the climax being the Winterthur Point-to-Point Races — an event that has become one of premier attractions in the Brandywine Valley each year.
This year’s 38th...
Prayer gathering, May 14, 15, 16
LANCASTER — There will be a Harvest National prayer gathering, May 14, 15 & 16th at the Doubletree Hotel (2400 Willow Street) sponsored by the David Johnson Ministries.
The event organizers are inviting all local church leaders to attend this conference on revival.
For more information,
call 857-488-3912
What To Do: Cinco De Mayo in Kennett
Also, Sheep and Wool Day, and Goats
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent. But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
With the huge Hispanic population in southern Chester County, Kennett...
What To Do: The 43rd Yellow Springs Art Show
Also: West Chester Film Festival runs this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The popular yellow Spring Art Show features more than 185 artists this year.
The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their work on clotheslines. It has changed immeasurably since then and has become one of the largest and most prestigious...
