What To Do: Holiday season kicks off this week
Also: Cat, reptile shows, wines at first blush and more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cat lovers can get their fill of thrills at the Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Litter Cat Fanciers Association 2015 World Championship Cat Show this weekend.
Thanksgiving is getting ready to knock on the door and that means a slew of Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar...
‘Tis the season for giving back
The holidays are coming! Have you noticed? People are posting on Facebook about the number
of Fridays until Christmas (enough already, it is still 80 degrees outside!), the lottery ticket
commercial featuring Joe and Rita is on TV, and I saw someone on a ladder putting up twinkle
lights just the other day. Aaaaaaaaaaah! Can we slow our roll just a bit and enjoy November?
If anything,...
Accomplishments, Service Honored at Annual Malvern Prep Alumni Awards
On the eve of Malvern Prep’s Homecoming, Malvern Prep honored six distinguished alumni for their accomplishments and service to both the Malvern community and the world. The Alumni Awards dinner has become a cherished tradition at Malvern, and on October 23, the Friar community gathered to celebrate St. Augustine Award winner Dr. Dan Kelly ’99, Alumni Loyalty Award winner Dave Frank ’91...
KHS presents ‘I Hate Shakespeare!’
Nancy Weber makes her KHS directorial debut next week
The bard will hit the boards next week as Kennett High School presents its version of I Hate Shakespeare! Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14.
The comedy, written by Steph DeFerie, is billed as “a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare — with a modern twist.” The work has proven incredibly popular with a...
YMCA: $1 joiner fee 11/13 – 11/15 in honor of World Diabetes Day
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites the community to join in the fight against Diabetes – special events, expert advice and fun incentives planned
The statistics are staggering; 86 million American adults have prediabetes and another 2.9 million are living with diabetes. Today’s children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at unprecedented rates. One of the best ways to...
Legal Aid of SEPA to hold free birth certificate clinic for PA born Veterans
COATESVILLE – Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) is partnering with the Chester County Bar Association to hold a free birth certificate clinic for veterans on November 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Building 38, Room 125D Coatesville, PA 19320.
Birth certificates are often needed to access health...
What To Do: Loads of spooky fun
Also: PA Hunt Cup kicks off Nov.
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 81st Pennsylvania Hunt Club takes place Sunday in Unionville.
With October having five weekends this year and Halloween falling on the final Saturday night of the month, the area’s event calendar has been thrown off a bit. Many of the activities that usually are scheduled for the beginning of November are slated for...
KSG&CC ‘Making a Difference Day’ supports local charities
A.H.H.A.H and Wings for Success are 2015 beneficiaries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
(L-R) Jan Michner, Founder, Art Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH), 2015 Making a Difference Day Chair -Pattie Diggin, Carrie Avery – Chester County Juvenile Detention Center, Eleanor Schwandt , Janie Masters, Mary Pat Knauss, Board President -Wings for Success Back Row: Diana Long
EAST...
‘Driving Away the Cold’ program makes stop in Coatesville
This month, 42,324 new winter coats will be distributed to children in need
Representatives from the CARing for Kids Foundation, area auto dealerships and the Brandywine YMCA take a moment to showcase their impressive charitable work.
COATESVILLE – The eighth annual Driving Away the Cold program, a philanthropic initiative of the Philadelphia Auto Show and the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids...
What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily autumn flowers.
Longwood...
