‘Chick-chats’ coming up in Oxford, Pocopson
Now that the winter solstice has passed and daylight is gradually increasing, many are already looking forward to the sights and sounds of spring. We all recognize the iconic “peep” sound of baby chicks and associate it with spring, but many also know that with this sound comes the promise of delicious and nutritious fresh eggs, bug and weed control, fantastic fertilizer and friendly pets!...
The ‘Art of Writing’ along the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
For the entire month of January, eight wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Writing” with writer’s workshops, book signings, book clubs, blog how-to’s and book sales. Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a new book, or meet up with local authors to get inspired to write your own masterpiece. From Kennett Square to Chadds...
What To Do: Happy New Year!
From Mummers to first day celebrations, ring in 2016
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual Mummers Parade is a Philadelphia New year’s Day staple.
The biggest attractions in the upcoming week are New Year’s Day events and New Year’s Day in Philadelphia is all about the Mummers Parade (21-336-3050, www.phillymummers.com) — a festive celebration featuring string bands,...
Wine and Words coming in January
PENNSBURY — The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail’s celebration of the Art of Writing will include two Wine and Words events with local authors talking with customers and signing copies of their books.
The first event will take place on Sunday, January 24, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Ten Gallon Hat Winery, 455 Old Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford. The second event will take place on Sunday,...
Longwood Gardens plans busy 2016
Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective Returns in 2016
Longwood Gardens plans five spectacular seasonal displays and nearly 600 daily horticultural, educational, performing arts, and holiday programs for 2016. Among the highlights for 2016 is the return of Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective, August 3 – October 29.
The exhibit sets Longwood aglow...
What To Do: Dinosaurs to roar into 2016
Plus: New Year’s Eve rocks in Kennett and around the region
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Delaware Museum of Natural History presents its Dino Days Festival this coming week.
At the end of each year, the Delaware Museum of Natural History (4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-9111, www.delmnh.org) presents a special event geared for families for the week between...
Counting down the New Year in Kennett Square
Expanded activities highlight the 3rd annual Mushroom Drop and Midnight in the Square
KENNETT SQUARE — At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, in the heart of Kennett Square, a 500 pound stainless steel mushroom glittering with thousands of lights will be lowered with a countdown to the new year. It is the finale of Midnight in the Square, Kennett Square’s family-style New Year’s...
YMCA to host summer job fair Jan. 4 – 8
All YMCA of Greater Brandywine branches will be hiring for summer camp and other seasonal positions for 2016. These are great positions for students who will be home for the summer or any others interested. The job fair will run from January 4 through January 8. Times will vary by branches.
YMCA’s ‘Believe and Achieve’ helps 20 local kids
Children from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s afterschool program had an opportunity to meet with Jahlil Okafor and Isaiah Canaan from the Philadelphia 76ers, after they each received a $200 shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods in King of Prussia as part of the store’s Shop With a Pro event.
KING OF PRUSSIA – This week the holidays were brighter for 20 local children from the YMCA...
FCA announces all area kickoff
All middle school parents, students and athletes are invited to attend
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) invites all middle school and high school parents and students to attend its ‘All Area Kick-Off’ Friday, January 8th from 7-10 PM at the Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square.
