What To Do: Strawberry festival is always a sweet time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Strawberry festival
The unofficial start of summer arrived last weekend and the official start of summer is just around the corner.
The weather is warm, municipal and private pools are open and school is almost done for the year.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival.
This weekend, the 46th...
Lewis to host paper shredding event, June 2
Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) is hosting a paper shredding event on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Borough of South Coatesville Citadel Federal Credit Union parking lot, 135 Modena Road, Coatesville.
“We know, all too well, how damaging identity theft can be. Destroying documents with personal information is a great way to minimize the risk we face, so I encourage everyone to take...
What To Do: Longwood’s fountains, parades, Devon Horse Show and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Memorial Day Weekend is a time for weekend getaways, barbecues and traditional events. It is also a great time to visit Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
The biggest attraction at Longwood right now is the Festival of Fountains, which is running now through September 30.
With fountains that jet...
Mac N Cheese cook-off to aid recruitment of fire, EMS volunteers
For the 7th annual Chester County Mac-n-Cheese Cookoff, the Thorndale-Downingtown Rotary has created a special partnership with the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association to gain awareness of the need for volunteers for local fire and EMS stations.
Proceeds from the cookoff support community projects and this year 10 percent of the fund will be donated to the Chester County Hero Fund. For more information...
What To Do: With outdoor events looming, hope for dry weather
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Larry Ahearn will perform at Spring Gulch.
Hopefully, things won’t be too soggy over the next few days – especially because many of the popular events on this weekend’s calendar are outdoor activities.
From May 18-20, the Spring Gulch Folk Festival will return for another year at Spring Gulch Resort Campground (475 Lynch Road, New Holland, 717-354-3100,...
Coatesville HS students participate in Youth Government Convention
Last month, three high school students from the Brandywine YMCA, Kristian Williamson, Rowan Kelly, and Dallas Smith of Coatesville, Pa., attended the Annual Youth and Government Model Convention in Harrisburg.
Last month, three high school students from the Brandywine YMCA, Kristian Williamson, Rowan Kelly, and Dallas Smith of Coatesville, Pa., attended the Annual Youth and Government Model Convention...
What To Do: The Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2018 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware.
Toomey announces appointments to service academies
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey
Wednesday, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) proudly announced the appointments of four Chester County students to United States service academies. Senator Toomey nominated all four students.
Carson McLaughlin, son of Patrick and Megan McLaughlin, attends Renaissance Academy Charter School where he is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. McLaughlin runs cross...
What To Do: Kennett rolls out the party for Cinco De Mayo
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo is day for partying — one of the biggest party days of the year for the people of Mexican descent.
But, just as you don’t have to be Irish to party on St. Patrick’s Day or Indian to get colorful celebrating Holi, you don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
Coatesville Charter School summit, May 12
The Coatesville Area School District will host the Rediscover Coatesville 2018 Charter School Summit May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coatesville Area Senior High School, 1445 Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320.
The free program, open to the public, will showcase the wonderful educational opportunities offered in the Coatesville Area School District (CASD), and provide an interactive experience for...
