{"id":17371,"date":"2015-10-13T06:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=17371"},"modified":"2015-10-12T18:46:30","modified_gmt":"2015-10-12T22:46:30","slug":"fall-into-good-stuff-with-great-happenings-across-chesco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=17371","title":{"rendered":"‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? \u00a0Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? \u00a0Send your\u00a0great\u00a0news to ki*<\/span>@*********<\/span>es.com<\/span> and be a part of the fun!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Good stuff, better late than never!\u2026’<\/em>Foodies\u2019 out there will love hearing that Kennett Square\u2019s own Lisa Keys<\/strong> won the National Festival of Breads baking championships this June.\u00a0 Lisa ALSO\u00a0holds the title of \u2018CHAMPION\u2019<\/strong> from the popular Food Network show \u201cChopped\u201d<\/strong> and was a featured presenter at the 2015 Mushroom Festival<\/strong>\u2026to follow Lisa visit: goodgriefcook.com<\/a>…<\/p>\n

Love of a lifetime<\/em>\u2026A caring Downingtown <\/strong>community and TEAM CMMD<\/strong> Foundation<\/strong>, recently fulfilled a terminally ill cancer patient\u2019s dying wishes to walk each of his children \u2018down the aisle.\u2019 TEAM CMMD quickly secured donated church space, an officiant, dresses, tuxes, hair, makeup, flowers, limo, food and wedding cake\u2026ALL <\/em>donated by local businesses. The very<\/em> special day, which also included the renewal of marriage vows with his wife of 20 years, was video-taped to ensure that family would be able to cherish the memories forever\u2026<\/p>\n

‘DRIVING’ away\u00a0the cold…<\/em>Hats off\u00a0<\/em>to the\u00a036 auto dealers in Chester Count<\/strong>y who are participating in\u00a0a\u00a0one-of-a-kind program that will distribute 42,324 brand new winter coats to children<\/strong> in need this month.\u00a0The eighth annual ‘Driving Away the Cold’<\/strong> program\u00a0is\u00a0a philanthropic initiative of the Philadelphia Auto Show\u00a0and the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.\u00a0This year\u2019s contribution brings the cumulative total to 220,182 new coats<\/strong> given to children in the five-county Philadelphia region since 2008. The program will distribute a total of 4,828 new coats in Chester County<\/strong>…\"GoodStuff-225x300\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Soaring<\/em>\u2026 Long-time Wings for Success<\/strong> volunteer, Lynn Knapp<\/strong> (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Fox & Roach), will be honored at \u2018Wings Fling\u2019 this Thursday, October 15 from 6 – 8PM<\/strong> at the Downingtown Country Club.\u00a0 Wings for Success empowers women in need to pursue employment and economic security through free apparel, advice, and advocacy\u2026 We hear\u00a0QVC\u2019s Leah Williams<\/strong> will emcee the event\u2026<\/p>\n

Generosity\u2026<\/em>The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) \u00a0is the recipient of \u00a0$250,000 technology pledge from Bentley Systems<\/strong>\u00a0(Corporate HQ in Exton) for the upcoming exhibition: Chester County: A Place in History. The pledge will aid CCHS in developing interactive components for this exhibit such as touchscreens, mobile tablets, handicapped-accessible devices, computer-based kiosks and listening stations, audio and multi-media devices, and more\u2026<\/p>\n

Hot-Shots<\/em>\u2026Kennett High Junior, Evan Brown,<\/strong> shot a 31<\/strong> (NOT a typo\u2026) to lead the Blue Demons golf team to a narrow win over Unionville 198-199; handing the Indians its first defeat in nearly 3 years\u2026<\/p>\n

Talented<\/em>\u2026West Chester East\u2019s Matthew Hontz<\/strong> was selected to perform in the All-National Concert Band from October 25-28 in Nashville by the National Association for Music Education. Hontz has been playing the French Horn since he was in second grade. \u00a0Unionville Student Dana Dirnberger selected for the All-National Concert Band<\/p>\n

Who’s the \u2018FAIR’est of them all?<\/em>\u2026Unionville High\u2019s Shannon White<\/strong> was named the Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show\u2019s \u201cHarvest Queen.\u201d Shannon will compete for the state fair queen title in January 2016\u2026<\/p>\n

Top tech score<\/em>\u2026The Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania has deemed Patton Middle School\u2019s Technology and Engineering program<\/strong> to be a 2015 Middle School Program of Excellence\u2026way to go Hawks!<\/p>\n

Garden of Gratitude<\/em>\u2026’Three cheers’ for\u00a0West Chester\u2019s Ann & Steve Hutton,<\/strong> for hosting a \u2018thank you\u2019 reception, in their spectacular gardens. \u00a0The event was held for sponsors of the Barn at Spring Brook Farm\u2019s<\/strong> upcoming Hoedown fundraiser\u2026’The Barn\u2019 offers many animal-assisted activities for children with disabilities with a special focus for those\u00a0with needs in the autistic spectrum\u2026<\/p>\n

SMARTIES<\/em>\u2026.The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently named 11 students from the West Chester Area School District (WCASD) National Merit Semifinalists<\/strong> for the 2015-16 school year. In addition, 26 students from the three WCASD high schools received commended status from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation\u2026Unionville High announces 20 students as National Merit Commended<\/strong> students\u2026<\/p>\n

FURRRRtastic news<\/em>\u2026Chesco SPCA\u2019s \u2018Building Tomorrow Today\u2019 Futures Facility<\/strong> held its grand opening October 8th<\/sup>.\u00a0 The new facility, \u00a0Located at 9 Coffman St., Malvern, will take Low-cost spay\/neuter, affordable veterinary care, behavioral training, and safety net programs out of the shelter into a state of the art facility for our furry friends in need\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2018Wow\u2019 factor<\/em>\u2026Catch West Chester native<\/strong> and current Kennett Square resident, Stephen Powell<\/strong>, performing as Giorgio Germont in Opera Philadelphia\u2019<\/strong>s new production of Verdi\u2019s tragic love story \u2018La Traviata.\u2019 The opera opened at the Academy of Music<\/strong> on Friday, October 2.\u00a0 We hear Stephen is an internationally renowned singer who has performed all over the globe\u2026<\/p>\n

Standing Strong Together<\/em>\u2026Chester County Rally to End Domestic Violence<\/strong> \u2013 THIS Sunday, October 18, 1 PM, at Downingtown\u2019s Kerr Park.\u00a0 Join Senator Andy Dinniman, District Attorney Tom Hogan, Mayor Josh Maxwell and Domestic Violence Center of Chester County<\/strong> CEO \u2013 Dolly Wideman-Scott to say \u2018NO MORE!\u2019 to domestic violence\u2026<\/p>\n

Kudos!…<\/em>Congratulations to Avon Grove\u2019s<\/strong> Bryce Reid<\/strong> and Lindsay Traino<\/strong>\u2026Reid has been named Lions Club Student of the Month – October, and Traino has been named the Rotary Club\u2019s October Student of the Month\u2026<\/p>\n

Voices heard<\/em>\u2026Malvern Prep\u2019s Nick Gatti, Christian Franck<\/strong> and alumnus Phil Daubney ’15<\/strong> were selected to perform at Cathedral Bascilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for the recent Papal Mass\u2026<\/p>\n

$$$ Bargain book alert $$$<\/em>\u2026.The Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe<\/strong> \u00a0(113 S. Union Street, KSQ) will be having a 10th Anniversary Sale THIS Friday and Saturday, October 16 – 17.<\/strong>\u00a0 All proceeds benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center.<\/strong> Books $4 and under, which includes almost all of the more than 5,000 books in the store, will be half price!\u00a0 Hours are 10 AM \u2013 4 PM Mon \u2013 Sat. The community is encouraged to shop for a great cause.<\/p>\n

Know your heritage!<\/em>…Coatesville Centennial Fall Heritage Day THIS Saturday, October 17<\/strong>, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM<\/strong>.\u00a0 Food, fun, education & history for the whole family\u2026.for more info. visit: www.coatesville.org<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Last Call at The Oasis’\u2026<\/em>is a powerful, full length documentary presented by Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture Series<\/strong>. Catch it THIS Sunday, October 18, 4:30-7PM<\/strong> \u00a0at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA. Water. It\u2019s the earth\u2019s most valuable resource\u2026cities are powered by it, countless industries depend on it, and all living things need it to survive.\u00a0 This timely film about the world\u2019s water crises highlights the issues as well as their solutions.\u00a0 Tickets are $15 per person and include light refreshments. They can be purchased at www.stroudcenter.org\/events<\/p>\n

ON THE HORIZON\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Living Strong<\/em>\u2026Calling all parents and kids ages 10-14\u2026 From October 7th \u2013 20th<\/strong> (check website for location dates) The Chester County Strengthening Families Program<\/strong>\u00a0(SFP)<\/strong> is coming to a town near you.\u00a0 Youth can attend a session on dealing with stress, peer pressure and goals; while parents attend sessions on showing love, setting limits and house rules, and encouraging good behaviors; followed by a joint session to discuss it all. FREE FAMILY DINNER AND<\/em> CHILDCARE<\/strong> are included in the sessions!\u00a0 For information and to register visit www.chestercountysfp.org\/Chester_County_SFP\/Home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Swing your partner, round &\u00a0round!<\/em>… Mark your calendar for\u00a0The Barn at Springbrook Farm<\/strong>\u2019s annual Hoedown and auction fundraiser<\/strong>, Saturday evening, October 24th,<\/strong> at ‘The Barn’\u00a0– 350 Locust Grove Rd, West Chester, PA. To learn more about the Barn\u2019s very special services to area children, and how to purchase\u00a0your Hoedown tickets, visit: springbrook-farm.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Give Kids Sight Day<\/em>\u2026FREE vision care and eyeglasses<\/strong> \u2013for kids in Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks & Philadelphia counties who don\u2019t have health care or\u00a0vision coverage.\u00a0 The event is Saturday, October 24th<\/strong>, at Wills Eye Hospital of Philadelphia<\/strong>, no appointment necessary.\u00a0 For more information visit: gk**<\/span>@**<\/span>cy.org<\/span>” target=”_blank”>gk**<\/span>@**<\/span>cy.org<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Help those who help others…<\/em>The Rotary Club of Oxford<\/strong> is holding its Benefit Night – Saturday, October 24th<\/sup><\/strong>, \u00a07 to 11 p.m.<\/strong> in The Pavilion at Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St., Oxford. The evening will feature table games (attendees exchange casino chips for prizes), simulcast horse racing fun, and a corn-hole competition. Live music, silent auction, finger foods and a cash bar will be a part of the evening\u2019s fun. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Order tickets by e-mail at ox***********<\/span>@***<\/span>il.com<\/span> or by calling 610-960-5906.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? \u00a0Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? \u00a0Send your\u00a0great\u00a0news to ki*@*********es.com and be a part of the fun! Good stuff, better late than never!\u2026’Foodies\u2019 out there will love hearing that Kennett Square\u2019s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of Breads baking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,4],"tags":[6578],"class_list":["post-17371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-featured","tag-good-stuff-chester-county"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17371"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17382,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17371\/revisions\/17382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}