Art of Caring Fest today in West Chester

“Sumo Barnacle Sculpture” by Meghan Bergman. WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Art of Caring Festival, happening today from 10 am to 4 pm today at 400 North Walnut Street, is featuring displays and work for sale by more than two dozen local and regional artists from a variety of disciplines. We spoke with three of the participating artists: Meghan Bergman, Erica Brown and Corey Johnson. Meghan Bergman...

LCH sponsors ¡Vive tu vida!, Sat.

KENNETT SQUARE — The 4th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event is expected to draw about 2,000 people to Anson B. Nixon Park on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. “This is a wonderful event each year and it is growing in attendance,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of La Comunidad Hispana (LCH). “You can’t beat free...

What To Do: Brandywine Wine Trail and more

Fall means a cornucopia of fun things to do in and county Chester County By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times If it’s fall, it must be time for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Six Chester County wineries will be participating, with food, fun and various events, kicking off this weekend. When autumn arrives in the area, it means that it is time the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail with...

Art of Caring Festival, Sept 27

The Art of Caring painting by noted Chester County artist (and Times columnist) Lele Galer. West Chester event at The Hickman features works of local popular artists WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is bringing a new twist to their 11th annual Art of Caring. Instead of an auction gala, they will host a free Art of Caring Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10...

What To Do: Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20

Also: West Chester Restaurant festival serves it up again By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Calabrese Sisters are just one of a plethora of acts performing at The Jam on The Brandywine, Sept. 20. Circle your calendar for September 20 if you’re looking to attend the Brandywine Valley Association’s annual Jam on the Brandywine (Brandywine Valley Association grounds, Route 842 near...

Lecture on Barns-Brinton House, Sept. 27

CHADDS FORD — Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will introduce and discuss several paintings depicting this historic home in Chadds Ford. The Barns-Brinton House has been standing on its spot on US Route 1 for 300 years, rescued from demolition and restored by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Visitwww.brandywinemuseum.org for more information.

First Rotaract meeting, Sept. 24

KENNETT SQUARE — A new chapter of the Rotract Club plans its first meeting, Sept. 24 at the Kennett YMCA at 6 p.m. The Rotaract Club consists of our young professionals ages 18-30 — and as the name suggests, bridges the high school-based Interact and Rotary. The group’s hope is to create an avenue for personal and professional growth through building relationships, serving, and mentoring....

Newlin celebrates Po-Mar-Lin, W. Bradford and Modena Fire Cos.

Despite some wet weather, spirits were high as Newlin celebrated its volunteer fire companies: Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena at a special event, Saturday at the Lenfest Center. NEWLIN — Saturday night, the Newlin Fire & EMS Committee held their second annual Party celebrating Newlin’s three Volunteer Fire Companies, Po-Mar-Lin. West Bradford and Modena. The afternoon rain...

Pileggi to hold Kids Fun Fair, Sept. 20

Sen. Dominic Pileggi Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) is hosting a Kids’ Fun Fair at West Chester East High School this Saturday, Sept.r 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held rain or shine. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children and grandchildren. “The Kids’ Fun Fair is one of my favorite events,” Pileggi said. “It’s always...

Shields given Preeminent rating

Jane M. Shields WEST CHESTER —  Jane M. Shields, a partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., has received an AV® Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell®. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating “is the highest rating possible, and is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings...