Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment of...
Meeting to focus on funds for those in need
Coatesville Area Resource Network extends invitation to ‘Find the Money’
Coatesville-area residents are being invited to “Find the Money.”
That’s the topic for this month’s free Coatesville Area Resource Network (CARN) meeting, to be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the fourth- floor meeting room of the Brandywine Center, 744 East Lincoln Highway.
All are welcome to hear...
Crowds fill Coatesville for event-packed weekend
Tree-lighting, race, parade attract spectators, participants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Maasai Harris, 9, from Caln Elementary School, shows off his form during the Festive 5K. Photo by Duane Plank
Holiday magic will continue in Coatesville after an activity-filled weekend that included the city tree-lighting, a championship football win, a successful race fund-raiser, a festive...
City hosted festive prelude to Frankenstorm
Halloween Parade showcased ravages of nature while escaping real one
Parade participants assembled at East Lincoln Highway and Third Avenue.
Coatesville’s Halloween Parade may have benefited from telepathic powers: Monsters stalked city streets before the threat of a monstrous storm materialized.
On Saturday, the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween entertained spectators with a procession of...
First Harvest Festival to debut at Farmers’ Market
Family-friendly activities will range from pony rides to produce shopping
Here are some new reasons to take the whole clan to visit the popular Coatesville Farmers’ Market this weekend: pony rides, scarecrow building and pumpkin painting.
Salus Chiropractic, a family wellness studio, is hosting its first-ever Harvest Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market in Gateway Park,...
21st Cavalcade of Bands, Oct. 27
The Coatesville Red Raiders band is hosting a Cavalcade competition.
CALN — The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. present their 21st Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City-Battle of the Bands” on Sat., Oct. 27, 2012 starting at 6 p.m. (National Anthem begins at 5:45 p.m.) in the Coatesville Memorial Stadium.
Everyone is invited...
Witching hour fast approaching in Coatesville
Spook-tacular Third Annual Halloween Parade set for Saturday
Don’t be alarmed if scary-looking creatures are roaming city streets on Saturday: It’s time for the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade.
It’s time to dust the cobwebs off your Halloween costume – or work them into the design. On Saturday, the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade will provide frightful fun for participants...
After-school activities in spotlight at Farmers’ Market
J.T. Dorsey’s “Soccer for Success” will be one of the programs showcased on Saturday at the Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which is partnering with the Coatesville Community Education Foundation to promote children’s after-school activities.
At kid-friendly event, parents can research programs, buy produce
The Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which has been introducing area...
Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict
In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions
A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era.
During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...
Two Chester County artists opening solo shows
Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association
“Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association.
Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association.
A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard Chalfant...
