Chesco’s Usher to have Philly gallery show, Sept. 6

Contemplation 8 by Donna Usher. This work and many others will be on display, starting Sept. 6 at the LGTripp Gallery in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — A solo show by internationally-exhibited artist Donna Usher of Chester County will open at the LGTripp Gallery in the Old City section of Philadelphia beginning September 6. Usher’s show has already garnered an outstanding review by Dr. Burt...

What To Do: Longwood Concerts, Philly’s 4th and more!

The holiday weekend starts early — a week early, as family-friendly events abound By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The West Philadelphia Orchestra brings its unique blend of musical styles to Longwood Gardens tonight, kicking off a series of Summer Soirees — an outdoor performance series. Some things are sure bets — things that you can rely upon — things that will never...

Cherry Crest readies maze for July 4 opening day

LANCASTER — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, launches its Summer Season Friday, July 4th, with the grand opening of its 19th Annual Amazing Maize Maze®.  Summer hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-7pm on Saturday. Renowned as one of America’s finest examples of agri-tainment, Cherry Crest annually attracts around 100,000 visitors from...

La Comunidad hires Domanska as nurse practitioner

Catherine Domanska KENNETT  — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Catherine Domanska as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. “Catherine’s experience, background and education makes her an excellent addition to our professional staff,” Margarita Queralt Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH, said. Domanska has Masters of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing from...

AG Community Theater presents The Wizard of Oz in July

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY — Avon Grove Community Theater (ACT) will present The Wizard of Oz for two weekends at the Ware Center on the campus of Lincoln University, 1570 Old Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA The performance schedule is as follows:  Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20 @ 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24 @ 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 @ 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26 @ 2:00...

Breakfast/Network session for new businesses, June 27

EXTON — The Chester County Economic Development Council is hosting a breakfast and networking session on Get Prepared to Start or Grow Your Business on Friday, June 27 from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The event is free thanks to funding from PREP and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. PREP (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance) is a statewide network of workforce...

Kennett Ed. Assoc. honors students

The Kennett Education Association recent honored students from across the Kennett Consolidated School District for achievement during the 2013-14 school year. Mentor teacher Lauren Carroll joins scholarship recipient Amanda Reindl and KEA President Michael Kelly. KENNETT — The Kennett Education Association (KEA) held it 23rd Annual Scholarship and Awards Reception, May 22, to recognize outstanding...

CrossFit hosts benefit BBQ/Workout June 28

CrossFit Kennett Square will host a benefit to help find a cure for Diamond Blackfan Anemia, which Milledge Estes, a son of one of CrossFit’s members current suffers from. KENNETT SQUARE — Crossfit Kennett Square is holding Mighty Milledge, a charity workout and BBQ to find a cure for the rare disease that Milledge Estes, the son of one of their members, has. Milledge was diagnosed with...

Kennett Senior Center Yard Sale, June 7

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors its “Annual Indoor Yard Sale” on Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Yard Sale is getting better and better! Come pick up decorations for the home, kitchen supplies, appliances, puzzles, toys, clothing and much, much more! Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. 

‘Beauty and The Beast, jr.’ at KHS, June 6 & 7

KENNETT SQUARE — The Carousel Performing Arts Center will present its full length musical production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” on June 6 and 7 at Kennett High School. Bringing this tale as old as time to life are over 50 talented students from the Avon Grove, Kennett, Red Clay and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. There will be two performances: on Friday, June 6 at...