Brandywine Hills Point to Point, April 3
The Sandwood Bowl has been engraved and polished as it, like the Ladies Race, returns to the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on April 3.
POCOPSON — A favorite spring outing for families in Chester County and beyond, the Brandywine Hills Point- to-Point is slated for Sunday, April 3 at the picturesque grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842, located...
Rotary brings roaring 20s to Longwood
The silent auction from the 2015 Longwood Rotary Gala event. This year’s looks to be even better, organizers say.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to the success of the Logwood Rotary Club’s annual Gala more than $800,000 has been invested in the greater Kennett Square community in the last 17 years.
“The money combined with about 8,000 volunteer hours per year has been used to improve the...
Hadley Fund to present Celtic Celebration, March 12
The Hadley Fund will present Two Pipers Piping & Friends for a Celtic Celebration, just in time to help get in you in the modo for St. Patrick’s Day.
What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum
Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday.
For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org).
The...
Summer nature program in Kennett Square offered
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) is offering weekday nature programs for 5-12 year old children over the summer break. Kids will explore the waters, meadows and woodlands of the 300-acre private Bucktoe Creek Preserve near Kennett Square, PA. Activities will be centered around “the lost arts of childhood”, such as hiking excursions, creek play and stone skipping, fort...
What To Do: Need we say more? Chocolate in Kennett Sq.
Also: Fosse shows Chicago, Pippin come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Once again, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds its annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival at Kennett High School, Feb. 21.
Every year, when February rolls around, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds a special event to celebrate chocolate. On February 21, the organization will present...
Enjoy a night of Mardi Gras, Feb. 27
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spend a night on Bourbon Street and jump into Steeplechase season at the Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Auction & Cocktail Party on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 6 pm.
All are invited to attend and enjoy great fun and good food. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Jimmy Duffy and a taste of the bayou at the raw bar by George & Sons. Philadelphia...
Spring sports registration open at local YMCAs
Registration for Spring 2016 Youth Sports leagues and clinics at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine began on February 15 and runs until March 27 with late registrations being accepted after that based on availability.
Sports offerings include basketball, soccer, cheerleading, floor hockey, tennis, volleyball, T-ball, coach pitch baseball and flag football for kids ages 3 to 18 years.
Croce to speak on mindfulness, leadership at WCU
Pat Croce
WEST CHESTER — The West Chester University Foundation welcomes former owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, successful entrepreneur, and WCU alumnus, Pat Croce, to an event celebrating WCU’s innovative Center for Contemplative Studies (CCS).
In the early 1980’s, Pat Croce became a sports legend in Philadelphia when he ascended from the training room (as a physical therapist) to the boardroom...
What To Do: Get your love on for Valentine’s
From romantic skate, to chocolates and wine, many ways to share your love
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Victorine’s Valentine Day puts local history and Valentine’s Day in perspective at the Hagley Museum.
It’s hard to imagine anyone not being aware that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but it’s not hard to imagine people appreciating a few suggestions on how to...
