Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Nov. 4

78th running of event offers day full of events; raises money for local charities Spirited competition always marks the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, as seen during the 2011 event. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgaters, racing enthusiasts and families wishing to spend a fall day in the country will enjoy watching topnotch steeplechase horses race over pristine rolling countryside on Sunday, Nov. 4. The day...

Upland to hold open house, Oct. 24

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Upland Country Day School, a coeducational, independent day school in Kennett Square, is hosting an Open House for students, families and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 24th from 9 a.m. to noon. The open house is an opportunity for families and members of the community to visit the 23-acre campus, observe teachers and students in action on a typical day, and get an overview...

Kennett, Unionville working together on bullying

UCF, KCSD Coalition to host screening of film, ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The Unionville-Chadds Ford and Kennett Consolidated School District joint Community Coalition on Bullying will be offering a free screening of the movie ‘Bully’ on Oct. 24. As bullying — in and out of local schools — becomes a greater focus of educators and parents, the Unionville-Chadds...

Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville

Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Phillip Dutton, a member of the 2012 U.S Olympic equestrian team and former gold medalist, demonstrates show jumping during a recent preview event for the Plantation Field Equestrian Events, which start this Friday in Unionville. EAST MARLBOROUGH — More...

Blue Demons hit the ground running

Kennett boy’s soccer kicks it up a notch By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   Kennett captain Connor Dalphon heads a ball in the Steel City tournament KENNETT SQUARE–Heading into his third season at the helm of the Blue Demons, head coach Dean Temple know what to expect when the Ches-Mont season gets underway later this week.   “We play in a brutally tough...

Registration opens for KAU fall ball

Registration open for KAU Fall Baseball   Registration continues through September 1 for the KAU 2012 Fall Ball Baseball and Softball season. KAU’s programs are open to residents and students in both the Kennett Consolidated and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. Registration may be completed at www.kaulittleleague.org by using the program registration tab.   The player’s age as...

New Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm is twice as nice

Combines the best of old Unionville Feed & Pet, Brandywine Hardware stores By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The new owners and managers of the Brandywine Ace Hardware Pet & Feed. From left, owner Chris Drennen, manager Ed Mallard, owner Larry Drennen Sr., manager Casey Kampf and owner Larry Drennen, Jr. show off the new sign, signalling the joining of the former Unionville Feed and &...

Indians ready to invade Perkiomen Valley

The Unionville 12U squad will be taking on the area’s best this weekend at CPYA By Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   Unionville 12U starts their quest for the state title on Friday night SCHWENKSVILLE—The field is set for the 2012 Southeastern Pennsylvania State 12U tournament set to start on Friday night with the opening ceremonies featuring a slugfest hitting derby skills...

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.

Hats Off to a great day of polo, friends and fun!

It was a celebration of Hat o strophic proportions at the annual CCH Polo Cup on Sunday By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   NEW GARDEN—Polo may be the “game of Kings”, but it is the ladies that steal the show every weekend with the stunning outfits and diverse array of head wear that is on display at the Brandywine Polo Club.