Enjoy ‘Roman Holiday’ at Kennett Flash

Audrey Hepburn-Gregory Peck comedy one of four upcoming selections
William Wyler’s classic comedy, ‘Roman Holiday,’ will be shown at the Flash on May 16.
Films at the Flash will continue with four new bargain features scheduled on Thursday evenings.
The lineup includes “Roman Holiday, a William Wyler comedy starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn on May 16; “Effects,” a...
For East Linden Street, another sign of progress

Annual Community Gala will include dedication of bronze plaque
A rendering shows the format of the plaque that Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick will dedicate on Saturday.
The Historic East Linden Project will celebrate another milestone on Saturday and is inviting the public to participate in the festivities.
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the nonprofit is holding its 2013 Community Gala, a block-style,...
Library offering kayak, canoe safety course

Participants will receive certification to operate paddle crafts
The Chester County Library is offering a paddle-boat safety course in conjunction with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Want to ensure you know what you’re doing the next time you decide to paddle down the Brandywine? The Chester County Library and District Center is offering an educational opportunity to help accomplish that.
Partnering...
Former Chesco district attorney raising the bar

Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will mix drinks at fund-raiser for animal oncology foundation
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. is hoping to deliver some cheer to animals in need through a fund-raiser on Thursday.
After decades of practicing law, former District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will try his hand at a different kind of bar on Thursday.
Carroll will serve as a guest...
Fun Run/Walk to fund children’s auditory initiatives

Event to be held Saturday at Nemours Mansion & Gardens
The 5th Annual Hear We Go 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday on the grounds of Nemours Mansion & Gardens in Wilmington.
Refreshments, entertainment, and an education fair will follow outside the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Proceeds benefit programs related to hearing loss and hearing conservation in children.
This...
Plants, crafts featured at Art On The Square, April 27

With arts, crafts and plants — such as this example sold last year by North Creek Nursery — there’s something for everyone at Art on The Square, April 27.
KENNETT SQUARE — Art works, crafts and plants Art on the Square on Saturday, April 27. This juried outdoor art festival brings art and fine crafts to downtown Kennett Square from 10 – 4 pm. Artists will line the sidewalks along...
Brandywine Valley Chorale to perform with UHS students, May 3

‘Night & Day’ features Chester County debut of Sunrise Mass at Unionville High School show
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) with the Unionville High School Chorale, presents Night & Day, featuring the Chester County Premiere of Ola Gjeilo’s SUNRISE MASS.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the BVC’s Spring Concert will be performed...
An exercise in support of four-legged friends

Chester County SPCA invites participants to family-friendly ‘Walk For Paws’
The 26th Annual Walk for Paws helps support the programs at the Chester County SPCA, an independent, nonprofit agency.
For participants in the 26th Annual Walk for Paws, a simple walk in the park will help save animals’ lives, organizers from the Chester County SPCA said.
This year’s event will combine the traditional...
Champion of compassion gets recognized

Betty Moran honored for work with Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Betty Moran was honored by the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls at its ‘Making a Difference’ luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by Campli Photography
Before a sold-out crowd of several hundred, a Chester County philanthropist known for avoiding the limelight took center stage at the Chester County Fund for Women and...
Show features the edgy work of local photographers

Photographer Jim Graham — his photo “Peter Pan” is above — is among six local photographers will be featured this weekend at Hardcastle Gallery in Greenville, Del.
‘Close To The Edge’ showing ends April 27
GREENVILLE, Del. — Next time you are feeling a bit overwhelmed with Instagram photos on your Facebook news feed (presumably you even engaged in that forum) , consider...