Volunteers sought for earth-shaking initiative

1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed. Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...

Potential pets on parade at pennyworth prices

Chester County SPCA inviting visitors to fall in love this weekend If you want to capitalize on the research that shows people with pets enjoy longer, happier lives, the Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) would like to assist. This weekend, the nonprofit agency is sponsoring a two-day drive to boost adoptions, with extended  hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the SPCA will host...

Democrats to host ladies-night with women candidates

The Women’s Democratic Club of Chester County is hosting a gender-specific opportunity to interact with potential voters – and female candidates – on Oct. 26 at the Courtyard Marriott. Titled “Meet & Greet for Dem Diva’s Candidates: A Lady’s Walk,” this casual, free event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a silent auction.  All Democratic women candidates are welcome from...

Luminaries to shine light on after-school care

Brandywine YMCA to participate in national observance Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday. Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...

County offering safe disposal of hazards

Toxic waste, computer collection event to be held Saturday All seventy-three Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, 19380, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a county news release said.  Residents – the event is not open to businesses or contractors...

Golfers urged to give their best shot for charity

YMCA of the Brandywine Valley offering corporate championship Members of the golf committee (from left) are Don Tuohey, the Elite Group; Deb Cornelius, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley; Jim Horn, the Tri-M Group; Joe Viscuso, president of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors; and Katie Walker, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley. Top golfers from throughout Chester County are invited to put...

Library event a boon for book-lovers

Thousands of titles will be sold at bargain prices in Exton Thousands of bargain books will be available this weekend as the Friends of the Chester County Library are holding its annual Fall Book Sale. The sale is open to the public starting on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, patrons can take advantage of  Bag Sale Day: From 1 to 4 p.m., fill a grocery bag for only $6. The sale will...

School board candidate forum planned for Oct. 17

COATESVILLE —  A “Meet the Coatesville School Board Candidates” forum will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Life In Christ Fellowship. This is an opportunity to meet the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education candidates prior to the Nov. 5 election.  The following candidates have consented to participate:  Thomas Audette (Region I), Greg Axe (Region III), Robert...

Public invited to community conversation on youth

Forum to feature attorney from Juvenile Law Center Lourdes M. Rosado will be one of the featured speakers at a youth symposium on Thursday. In celebration of National Youth Justice Awareness Month, area residents are invited to “A Community Conversation to Save our Children” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Center.  Hosted in partnership with the Coatesville Youth Initiative and Child...

County to host forum for landlords

Topics will include conflict resolution, service-provider partnerships Attention landlords: Chester County’s fourth annual Landlord Forum offers a wide-ranging series of interactive workshops and discussions on relevant topics. The forum will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, South Coatesville. To attend, contact Laurie...