Sign of Spring: Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is back

Shops, galleries to stay open late March 2; art, food, music just part of the fun The display window of Lesher Paintings on State Street. Lesher's will be one of the merchant's participating in the Art Stroll. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It’s that time again; for Historic Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll that is. Residents...

Time-tested tips for the SAT

By Bradley Everett, Special to KennettTimes.com Everyone has his or her own test-taking strategies.  Some of them work, like making sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before, and some…don’t work, like wearing your lucky t-shirt.  So here are some great tips that have been proven to work on the SAT. The SAT is comprised of 3 sections, which are reading, writing, and mathematics. ...

Folk songstress Rebekah Jean to regale Flash, Friday

By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Folk/Country musician and singer, Rebekah Jean. KENNETT SQUARE — The Ohio-bred musician Rebekah Jean makes her Eastern PA debut on Friday Feb. 17, 8 PM at Kennett Flash, promoting the release of her debut independent album, “Love May be Real but it Ain’t Enough.” Rebekah’s album was produced by Grammy-nominated producer David Mayfield...

Pitts and Meehan to speak at meeting

NEW GARDEN — Congressmen Joe Pitts and Pat Meehan will be the featured speakers at an event sponsored by the local grassroots group, Coalition for Advancing Freedom.  The date of the meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 22 and it will be held at the Avon Grove Charter School in Kemblesville, PA (1769 New London Rd, Rt. 896, Landenberg, PA). 

Free tax preparation help

It’s tax season again — but you don’t have to spend valuable time figuring out how to prepare them on your own. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is here to help by offering free, confidential services to assist in  preparing your Federal, State and Local tax returns. All tax preparers are volunteers who received extensive training and have successfully passed an IRS certification...

The Thinking Cap offers free test prep forum for students

With so much on the line, a little extra preparation could make a big difference. KENNETT SQUARE – You have 3 Hours and 45 minutes to answer enough questions correctly. The number correct on a standardized test, plus grade point average, plus extra-curricular activities, equals your future. Do you know where you stand with all these variables?

KAPRB Spring Sports registration open

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board is now offering registration for its spring and summer programs.  Please visit www.kaprb.com for more information or call 610-444-6314. KAPRB High School Recreational Basketball:  This league is open to all boys and girls in grades 9-12.  The league will have games once a week in January, February and through the middle of March. ...

Kennett Hall of Fame Old Timers dinner includes author signing of Ashburn book

KENNETT SQUARE — The 32nd annual Old Timers Hall of Fame dinner will include an author’s signing of the book Richie Ashburn … Why the Hall Not? The Amazing Journey to Cooperstown. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tommy Greene will be featured at the Saturday, January 14 event at the Kennett Fire Company’s Red Clay Room. Tickets for the event can be obtained at Burton’s Barber Shop...

KATS back with more pantomimes, Jan. 13 & 14

Actors from previous editions of the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society annual Pantomime show. The 11th annual show will take place Jan. 13 & 14. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society proudly presents the eleventh of its annual pantomimes in the British style. The show takes place at the Kennett High School Auditorium, Jan. 13th, at 7.30pm and 14th January, at 2 pm &...

Galer Estate Winery is open!

Galer Estate Vinyard and Winery is open! Come visit us for a special grand opening this Wednesday, 1-5pm, at 700  Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square or every Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 1-5pm for wine tastings and purchases. Galer Estate is located just just behind Longwood Gardens. For more information, call 484-899-8013 or email: in**@*********te.com