Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
Teen drivers to compete in safety competition
Winner will receive $2,000 scholarship, qualify for state contest
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office Highway Safety Project will be teaming up with its safety partners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to kick off the First Annual Teen Safe Driving Competition.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Technical College...
Service dogs bring freedom to the physically challenged
A companion that can alert a diabetic to low or high blood sugar
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Service dogs change the lives of people. Canine Partners for Life professional trainers and volunteer handlers on a ‘socialization’ trip to Longwood Gardens.
Most of us have had a dog in our lives at some point. But how many have known a dog that could sense when its owner was...
Chester County observing Fair Housing Month
Department of Community Development to host educational workshops
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Chester County Department of Community Development is extending an invitation to attend the first of a series of Fair Housing Educational Workshops beginning on Tuesday, April 1.
The presentation at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus from 9 to 11 a.m. will include information...
YMCA kicks off Annual Campaign
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the parent organization of four local YMCA centers and two other facilities, is launching its Annual Campaign this week to ensure that everyone in Chester County has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Throughout our community, countless people know the Y. But there...
KHS Baseball fundraiser at The Market, April 5
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett High School Baseball team will be hosting “The Trivia Throwdown in the Square” Saturday April 5, beginning at 5PM – 8PM. In a “Jeopardy style event” points are awarded based upon the accuracy and number of points wagered before each question. Prizes will be given to the contestants who win the most points over the course of the evening. The cost of entry...
Public can help celebrate National Robotics Week
Chester County Library is hosting informational program on April 10
The Chester County Library is inviting the public to celebrate National Robotics Week from April 5-15.
The library will host a presentation of the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics programs and a Q&A session on Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room of the...
Time to discard toxins, unwanted electronics safely
County’s municipalities hosting joint collection event on April 12
All 73 Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event for residents on Saturday, April 12, at the CAT Pickering campus, 1580 Charlestown Rd., Phoenixville, 19460. The collection site will open at 9 a.m. and close promptly at 3 p.m.
Residents may bring computers and computer...
Gala to support therapeutic horse power
Nonprofit provides equestrian therapy to cancer patients
Horse Power for Life, a nonprofit specializing in therapeutic horsemanship programs for cancer patients, will partner with the Exton Vet Clinic and Stanek Veterinary House Calls for the Seventh Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala on Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the therapeutic horsemanship programs that have...
Kennett After Prom organizers: Let Friendly’s cook
Proceeds from tabs on Tuesday night will help fund student event
Now that Kennett High’s After Prom has been rescued, organizers are working to make it special.
Toward that end, the public is encouraged to forsake cooking on Tuesday, March 18, and support an activity that helps keep the students and members of the community safe. Kennett High School’s After Prom hopes residents will support...
