What To Do: Christmas week chock full of fun
From history to Santa, multiple ways to celebrate the holiday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Valley Forge National Historical Park is presenting its annual March-In to commemorate the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777.
December 25 is just around the corner and Christmas events are everywhere. Over the next week or so, you can head in any direction and find a holiday...
Malvern Prep shares Christmas spirit with new friends
Malvern sophomore, Patrick Sayers of Drexel Hill, helps sort the more than 1,500 toys and outfits donated by the Malvern Prep community for the children of St. Pat’s in Norristown.
MALVERN – Giving back is at the heart of the mission of Malvern Prep, and the school’s students, parents, teachers and alumni consistently seek ways to do good in our society. Malvern’s Christian service...
Kennett’s new pocket park welcomes holiday shoppers
KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors to Kennett Square this season can #meetmebythetree in a holiday pocket park that has been created in the borough.
The pocket park, located behind the borough’s Christmas tree on State Street, has turned a once-empty alley into an outdoor living room through the holiday season.
The ‘Art of Giving’ along Brandywine Wine Trail
Cynthia Losco’s jewelry is featured at Kreutz Creek Winery.
For the last weeks in December, wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail Wineries will be celebrating the “Art of Giving” by highlighting a variety of local artists and artisans in their tasting room locations. Every month, The Trail has a different art theme that is interpreted by each of the participating wineries...
KAU Little League to host December hitting & fielding clinc
KENNETT – KAU Little League will host a three-evening hitting/fielding clinic, for boys ages 6 through 13, December 28-30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the KAU Shed and Sinton Field on Leslie Road, adjacent to Route 82 entering Kennett Square.
The cost per participant for the clinic is $75; however, the number of participants is limited to 12.
Participants should bring...
What To Do: Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas
Also: Santa makes many, many appearances in and around Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas, Saturday.
For as long as anyone around here can remember, Downingtown has had a reputation as a neighborly town — especially with an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each...
What To Do: Pops Goes The Holiday
Also: West Chester Christmas Parade and more get holiday season going
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony has just the thing to get you into the holiday mood, it annual holiday concert at Unionville High School, Dec. 5.
While many of the holiday attractions are treats for the eyes and the taste buds, there is an ongoing holiday tradition in Kennett Square that is a treat...
QVC, West Chester gear up for holiday parade, Friday
QVC Program Host Nancy Hornback celebrates at last year’s parade in downtown West Chester.
WEST CHESTER — The 36th annual Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Presented by QVC will be shared with millions of homes across the country as QVC, Inc. broadcasts it live from downtown West Chester on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 7:15pm. QVC program hosts, including Masters of Ceremonies Carolyn...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day on Saturday
And Christmas cheer gets into full swing this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Patriot Day” is celebrated in September to remember those lost on 9.11 and New England has “Patriots’ Day,” which is celebrated in April to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord. New England also has the NFL team the New England Patriots and Patriots’ fans are prone to celebrating...
PA State Police help make meals a reality for all
Thanksgiving food drive kicks off a season long effort supporting area food pantries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
AVONDALE – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police (PASP) – Avondale Barracks recently held a Thanksgiving food drive to help the Chester County Food Bank replenish its supplies. State-wide, the PASP will be assisting more than 60 meal sites and...
