Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy...
Unionville honors 150th anniversary of Gettysburg
EAST MARLBOROUGH —The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be hosting a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Friday, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
The 6:30-8:30 event, which will take place in the school’s Presidential Library, will include a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg address, live music, refreshments,and small discussions about our Presidents....
Hamorton church celebrates new organ with recital, Nov. 23
The final details of installation are completed on the new church organ for Hamorton United Methodist Church in Kennett. To celebrate their new organ, the church will hold a free recital, Nov. 23
KENNETT — Hamorton United Methodist Church will be hosting a free organ recital on Sat., Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. to celebrate the installation and restoration of its new church organ. The recital will...
Aspiring Latino entrepreneurs to be recognized
La Comunidad Hispana hosting celebration for graduates of new course
The successful completion of a new eight-week entrepreneurial program is cause for celebration, said a news release from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH).
The organization will host a graduation ceremony for the dozen participants who fulfilled the requirements of Business Skills for Success for Latino Entrepreneurs on Nov. 20 at 6...
Brandywine Valley Chorale presents Shining Night, Nov. 22
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Shining Night — a tribute to the works of composer Morton Lauridsen —as its fall concert, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the music of Lauridsen, an acclaimed choral composer, the multi-media concert will
feature works of art by...
Ending scourge of heroin is focus of public meeting
It will be held at the New Garden Township Building on Nov. 21
Andy Rumford (center) speaks about the heroin epidemic with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Borough Police Chief Edward Zunino.
A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year will bring his quest to raise awareness about the dangers of this readily...
Public invited to assist in ‘Bridging Community’
Bi-monthly meetings focus on improving quality-of-life issues
The venue is new, but the bi-monthly effort to improve the community is well-established. The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at The Market at Liberty Place.
This community group, which has been meeting for more than 15 years, promotes...
Support group to assist parents of addicted children
Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino (from right) chats with Andy Rumford and Luis Tovar after a presentation at a Kennett Square Borough Council meeting.
Initiative is part of Kacie’s Cause, a campaign to fight scourge of heroin
A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year is continuing his quest to raise awareness about the dangers...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap’ program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS).
CCHS’s...
For Lions Club Fright Feast, appetizing results
Three worthy causes to benefit from fund-raiser’s proceeds
The Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast attracted some fittingly frightening characters.
An 18th-century zombie and a “cereal” killer were among the scary creatures that got a jump on Halloween last weekend for the Kennett Square Lions Club Morning Branch’s Fourth Annual Fright Feast.
Held...
