14 new LPNs graduate from CCIU program
On Thursday March 16, 2017, students in the full-time CCIU Practical Nursing Program, located in Downingtown, became the 120th class to graduate from this program.Row 1 left to right: Kendra Anderson, Larissa Wilkins (Salutatorian), Dylan Harding, Brandi Trego, Kayla Draper (Valedictorian), Rachael Dupree (Valedictorian).Row 2 left to right: Tedescha Short, Amanarys Santana Rivera, Destinee Merrick,...
ZOOM to help folks get to medical appointments
Thomas Metcalf, John Davis and Steve and Bonnie Yost, volunteers for the ZOOM program and Chester County residents.
WEST CHESTER — Family Service of Chester County announced this week that its new program – ZOOM – will launch on April 19th and begin connecting area nonprofit clients with free transportation to and from medical appointments.
ZOOM is the first program of its kind in Chester County,...
What To Do: Chester County Antiques Show is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
History and antiques go hand-in-hand – especially at one special event in Chester County every spring.
From April 7-9, the 35th Annual Chester County Antiques Show (610-692-4800, http://www.chestercohistorical.org), a major fundraiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held at the Phelps School (583 Sugartown Road, Malvern).
Willowdale tickets are now on sale
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spring is here and patrons and fans are gearing up for The 25th Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase!
Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have a fun and beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for this wonderful Chester County family event!
This year the races are back to running on Mother’s Day, and tickets and parking spaces for...
What To Do: A twist at Winterthur, news about ‘fakes’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A real Chanel suit and a fake one, side by side, as part of a display on fake goods at Winterthur.
In this newly-developing era of “fake news,” Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) is opening a new exhibition with a timely theme – fakes.
“Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of...
Discounted oral cancer screening in April
VALLEY — Rainbow Valley Dental will be providing discounted Identafi oral cancer screening tests during the month of April. This test will be provided for just $20.00. The test involves a visual examination of the tissues of mouth using three different wavelengths of light. This test is painless and takes just a few minutes.
Gun Sense to meet April 11
WEST CHESTER — Gun Sense Chester County (formerly The Chester County Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence) is re-launching with a new name, organization structure and an open, public education meeting on April 11th at 7:15 PM at the Church of Loving Shepherd, 1066 South New Street, West Chester.
The meeting topic is “Guns Around Town: Current & Proposed Regulations”. The goal is to educate citizens...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Art Show takes center stage
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The work of artists Len Garon is featured at the 68th annual Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale.
High quality art shows dot the event calendar throughout the year in this area and one of the earliest entries in the annual schedule is slated for this weekend.
The 68th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show will be held March 24 and 25 at the Chadds Ford Elementary...
Sheehan to be honored with Lukens Award
Frances Sheehan
COATESVILLE –The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum (NISHM) in Coatesville along with Coatesville Savings Bank, announced Tuesday its eleventh annual Rebecca Lukens Award to be presented to noted community-builder, Frances Sheehan, President of Crozier-Keystone Community Foundation.
For the past 15 years, Ms. Sheehan served as President and CEO of the Brandywine Health...
SPCA offers reduced cost spaying in March
WEST CHESTER – The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be offering spay/neuter surgeries to residents of Chester County, Delaware County, and New Castle County for just a $20 co-pay during the month of March. The “Lucky Charms” campaign is the first of three “blitz” campaigns supported by a generous grant from PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America.
