KASA gala, March 25
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett After-School Association (KASA) will hold a fundraising gala in support of it’s nationally-recognized after school program, After-The-Bell, on Wednesday, March 25 from 6-9 pm at the Mendenhall Inn in Mendenhall.
73rd running of Brandywine Hills Point To Point, April 5
Spectators at the 2014 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point enjoy getting up close to the action. Photo by Martha Fuller.
POCOPSON — The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point, which coincides with Easter this year, has been a favorite springtime outing for many local families and racing fans in Chester County for years and in some cases, even generations. Emphasizing its family friendliness, in addition...
What To Do: Put on your Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
Pub crawls, parades and celebrations of all things Irish
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Even though March 17 is officially St. Patrick’s Day, this weekend is St. Patty’s Day Weekend — a weekend when everyone is Irish and green is the preferred color for everything (clothes, food, hair, decorations and even beer and wine)..
Not surprisingly, there is a wide array of...
Local YMCA’s celebrate birth of basketball
WEST CHESTER — In 1891, a YMCA program director named Luther Gulick asked James Naismith, a gym teacher at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass., to invent a new indoor sport. Gulick wanted an activity to keep Y directors fit and limber during the winter months. After much trial and error, Naismith decided to hang two peach baskets from the bottom of an elevated running track, posted...
Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert – a beloved March tradition
An afternoon of inspiration, gratitude & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – It was on March 10, 2007 that fifteen year old Jonathan Beech lost a valiant fight against brain cancer. Jonathan was a gifted musician, excelled academically, loved life and was deeply adored by his family and friends.
The annual concert has become a symbol of inspiration and hope.
During...
KHS’ Oklahoma & first Friday stroll delight crowds
Area residents come out of ‘hibernation’
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Happy Oklahoma performers share a laugh with The Times and a pre-show stretch.
KENNETT SQUARE – Chester County residents have persevered through a long, cold, snow-filled week complete with school closures and navigating icy roads. This weekend, area residents came out and rallied in support of Kennett...
Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress
Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist.
PENNSBURY –...
What To Do: Goodbye ‘Barrels,’ hello ‘Trailblazer
Also: sports memorabilia, RVs, and James Buchanan
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It didn’t take long for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” to become an area favorite.
Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever.
The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail (610-388-6221, www.bvwinetrail.com) announced that this year’s Barrels on the Brandywine, which marks...
Melting ice & warming hearts…people YOU know doing ‘Good Stuff!’
Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Email ki*@*********es.com (submissions are due the 15th & 30th monthly; and are subject to editorial review.)
So much DRAMA…A ‘shout-out’ to all the hard-working local kids and directors bringing affordable theater to our communities… Look for these March performances: Kennett – Oklahoma, Unionville – West Side Story,...
KSQ’s Garage ‘birthday gifts’ await kids
Local kids shoot, score…and ‘WIN!’
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(Foreground) KHS’ Midfield players Cedric Jones & Chris Brooks along with KHS’ Attack players (background) Logan Hunt & Ben Gaver assemble new indoor lacrosse equipment.
KENNETT – The arrival of March for many kids means dusting off lacrosse gear, hitting bounce-backs or excitedly...
