Family Art Day returns with another fun event
More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park
By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times
Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The...
Family Art Day, July 28
Features interactive activities for kids, families
KENNETT SQUARE – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day.
The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children. Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and...
Avila, Gallivan win KAPRB race
Runners line up just before the start of the Kennett Area Parks and recreation Board 1.5 mile run for kids.
KENNETT — The ninth annual KAPRB 1.5 mile kids race was a success. It was held on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park. The weather was hot and humid and 113 kids 14 and under participated in the race. There were plenty of volunteers on hand to help Claire Finfrock who was...
KHS softball field revamp on schedule
Kennett’s softball field is nearing completion, will be ready for upcoming season
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times
Construction workers continue with renovation work to the softball field at Kennett High School. The field previously was plagued by drainage problems that often made it unplayable.
KENNETT SQUARE — Work on the Kennett High School softball field is proceeding...
Valentine helps Kennett down West Scranton Post 920 Legion, 7-4
Stephen Valentine had three RBIs, sparking Kennett Legion to a 7-4 victory in seven innings over West Scranton Legion Post 920 on Saturday.
He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.
Ryan Simonton recorded the win for Kennett Legion. He allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits.
New Garden’s Rzucidlo earns Gold scouting award
Kate Rzucidlo, Gold Award winner.
NEW GARDEN — The Chesapeake Bay Girl Scout Council announced that Kathleen (Kate) Rzucidlo of Landenberg, PA has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Each girl must dedicate a minimum of 80 hours to planning and implementing her project, which must benefit the community and have long-lasting impact. She received her award at the...
Relay for Life Friday at Unionville High
EAST MARLBOROUGH – American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Kennett/Unionville begins this Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through the night until 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9. The Relay is held on the track at Unionville High School rain or shine. Registration opens at the Unionville High School field at 4 p.m. on Friday. Popular local high school bands will power up the event kickoff with...
Two Kennett rowers qualify for nationals
A number of local rowers with the Newport Rowing Club have advanced to advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships. PicturedL Men's Varsity 2- L to R N. Smith, P. Claudy.jpg
KENNETT SQUARE – Seven athletes from Kennett and Unionville High Schools have advanced to the 2012 US Rowing National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tennessee June 8 – 10. The rowers qualified and earned their...
Kennett, Unionville to share community breakfast
Annual June 9 Community Breakfast event expands to invite neighboring Kennett
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administrators serve up a hot breakfast the 2011 Community Breakfast. For this year's breakfast, on June 9, they'll have company — administrators from the Kennett Consolidated School District.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — What more American...
Memorial Day parade offers new thrills, old friends
Perfect weather highlights hour-long march up Route 82 as thousands look on
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Civil War reenactors fire as part of a 21-gun salute honoring the nation's war dead during ceremonies following the annual Memorial Day Parade in Kennett and Unionville.
KENNETT — With near perfect, sunny weather, the latest version of the Kennett Memorial Day Parade went off...
