Kennett Family Art Fest a day away

Summer fun at Anson B. Nixon Park for the entire family is only  one day away By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — Anson B.Nixon Park will be getting a splash of color on Saturday with the debut of the Family Art Fest; a creative, family-oriented fun event. “In the past we’ve had something called family fun fest, but this year we’ve put a twist on...

Kennett Family Art Fest, July 30 at Anson Nixon

Family friendly live music, art projects, bike rodeo — and a chance to win an ‘All Around Kennett’ gift basket KENNETT SQUARE — Family Art Fest full of creative fun at Kennett Square’s Anson B. Nixon Park, sponsored in part by The Kennett Times. A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday, July 30, from 10 am to 3 pm at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art...

Kids’ cross country race, Aug. 4

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Kids Cross Country Race is scheduled for Thursday,  Aug. 4.  Free training will also be provided at Anson B. Nixon park from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays leading up to race day. This fun event is scheduled at 7 pm, with registration opening at 6pm. Children will run a 1.5 mile race course.  The event is free to any child ages...

Make Up can be hard to do…well

Because you’re worth doing it right By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com You know when people say “if you could only have one thing on a deserted island, what would it be?” Mascara. Sorry, Joe. (Actually, Joe’s rebuttal is that he wouldn’t want to be with ME sans mascara anyway….nice). Without it, I look frighteningly similar to Peter Pan. And, my body type doesn’t...

News from the Kennett Area Senior Center

The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a program about managing concerns about falls entitled “A Matter of Balance” beginning on Wednesday, August 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This service is provided by Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. HealthLink Program. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise...

Coming up at the Kennett YMCA: Kids’ Triathlon, Benefit Bike Ride, Kids Golf Classic

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett YMCA has a number of fun and exciting events coming in the coming weeks, in addition to the wide range of programs and activities for members. Here’s just a small sample: Kennett Area Good Kids Triathlon – Nurturing Potential:  Sunday, July 24th @ 7am @ the Kennett YMCA Outdoor Pool (636 South Walnut Street).  125 yard swim, 2.2 mile bike, .4 mile run. ...

Kennett Senior Center Sunday Dinner, July 24

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon “Sunday Dinner with Friends” on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be from 1:00 – 1:45 and Music and Dancing with Hal DeHaven from 1:45 – 3:00. The cost is $10/person. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please contact the KASC @610-444-4819 a week in advance for reservations. The Kennett Area Senior...

New Garden Festival of Flight 2011 a soaring success

Crowds gathered at the New Garden Flying Field despite overcast skies and humidity By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Once again, the New Garden Festival of Flight was a big success with big crowds and two thrill-packed days of exhibits and exhibitions. This P-40 was just one of many vintage war aircraft on display. NEW GARDEN — A distant rumble echoed through the air causing...

Look to the skies! New Garden Festival of Flight 2011, June 11-12

The famed New Garden air show returns with old favorites as well as some new surprises By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Dozens of classic aircraft will be on display — and in the skies above New Garden during this weekend's New Garden Festival of Flight. NEW GARDEN — The New Garden Airport will be hosting its annual Festival of Flight on Saturday June 11 and Sunday...

Local student, leagues work to help poor kids play baseball

KAU Little League helps collect gear for kids without Pictured left to right: Erin Moore, Unionville HS softball Bob Harden, Oriole Advocates Mark Ransford, Chadds Ford Elementary School principal Zachary Lindner, KAU baseball Tyler Fries, Unionville HS baseball Michael Walter-Dillon Kyle Fries, Unionville HS baseball Marlene Doherty, KAU Procurement Officer with the some 500 pounds of baseball...