Antique show embellished by architectural focus
Annual Chester County fund-raiser to be held at Malvern school
The theme of the 31st Annual Chester County Antiques Show “Architectural Elements in Furniture”
“Architectural Elements in Furniture” will provide the theme of the 31stAnnual Chester County Antiques Show, and organizers hope local residents and architectural students will mark their calendars.
This year’s show, presented by...
Gala to celebrate Coatesville diversity – and outreach
Community Education Foundation seeking partners to make positive changes
From working to save the Air Force Junior ROTC program to providing laptops to deserving students, the Coatesville Community Education Foundation is seeking assistance to improve the lives of area young people.
Toward that end, the independent public charity is holding its 2nd Annual Dinner Gala: “Celebrating Coatesville Diversity,”...
The eyes have it: Vision Cafe II scheduled
Brandywine Health Foundation’s community conversation merits encore
Chaya Scott (left), who heads the Coatesville Youth Initiative, chats with Harry Lewis, board president of the Brandywine Health Foundation, at the first Vision Cafe.
After hundreds of eyes focused on improving the Coatesville-area community, last year’s Vision Café merited an encore since it generated so much enthusiasm,...
Rx for seniors to avoid ills of scam artists
Coatesville Area NAACP hosting educational workshop
You don’t have to be a member of law-enforcement to realize that senior citizens are often targeted by criminals, whether someone unscrupulous is impersonating a loved one and pleading to have money wired to them or soliciting a down payment for a new roof that will never materialize.
In an effort to reduce this victimization, the Coatesville Area...
Library aims to demystify computers for adults
It also wants to spark inspiration during Hobby & Creativity Month
The City of Coatesville Library wants to make sure that residents’ only exposure to a hard drive doesn’t occur during a snowstorm. Thus, it is hosting beginning computer classes for adults who may not know a mouse from a megabyte.
Thursday’s class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, is entitled “Help! I Need an...
Free programs focus on improving financial health
Subjects range from getting checking account to obtaining employment
Two workshops that focus on financial well-being are being offered at the Coatesville Center for Community Health.
A number of free programs are being offered to assist those who are struggling with financial issues during the economic downturn.
The Coatesville Center for Community Health has two upcoming programs scheduled. For those...
Exton library offering a host of programs
Featured topics will range from police work to popsicles
“That Which We Are,” a book written by West Whiteland Township Police Sgt. Martin Malloy, is based on his 30-year police career.
The Chester County Library in Exton is getting down to the business of information with a host of upcoming programs.
On Monday, the library will feature Dr. William Watson, who will discuss Duffy’s Cut, a ditch...
Black patriot focus of history presentation
Program on Edward ‘Ned’ Hector to be held at Exton library
Noah Lewis will present a program at the Chester County Library to celebrate Black History Month.
He was a black patriot who fought in the Battle of the Brandywine, and he was held in such high regard by his Conshohocken community that a street bears his name.
In honor of Black History Month, the Chester County Library will present “The...
Free resources offered to unemployed, underemployed
Two programs are designed to help job-seekers succeed
Free online resources for job-seekers will be the focus of a newly expanded employment assistance support and networking group for the unemployed and underemployed, and a free workshop on interviewing will be offered by the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center.
The employment-assistance support group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m....
Support groups offered in variety of shapes, sizes
Find others who share your concerns, professionals advise
The Chester County Government Services Center will serve as the meeting locale for a support group for GrandFamilies.
A support group has formed for GrandFamilies – defined as households headed by grandparents or other relatives who are sharing their home with nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or other related children.
The group, which will...
