Youth Philanthropy Program seeks grant proposals for LGBTQ services
The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program is seeking grant proposals for LCTBQ health and education programming.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation announced that it is requesting proposals from organizations dedicated to providing LGBTQ sexual health education and services in the greater Coatesville area.
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Willowdale announces $100K challenge
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A $100,000 Steeplechase Challenge is on the race card for the 25th Anniversary Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase! This “Challenge” will help to celebrate Willowdale’s 25th Anniversary and The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup’s 83rd running. The “Challenge” will take excitement for spectators to an even higher level while offering a major opportunity for amateur riders.
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What To Do: Underground Railroad tour in honor of Black History Month
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On February 4, at 2 p.m., the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (South Willow Street, Kennett Square, 484-544-5070, www.kennettundergroundrr.org) is presenting “Freedmen, Fugitives and Friends,” a free tour in honor of Black History Month.
Guides will lead visitors through the Borough to see the houses and hear the stories of Kennett Square Quakers and...
Henna Against Hunger in Chadds Ford
CHADDS FORD — Eminence Salon and Spa is launching a new charity campaign titled “Henna against Hunger” on Valentine’s Day.
The initiative organized by Eminence Salon and Spa has been titled as “Henna against Hunger” and will raise money for the Kennett Area Food Cupboard.
Horn to lead YMCA’s fundraising campaign
Jim Horn
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows the how deeply Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, so accepting the role as this year’s fundraising campaign chair came without question.
He’s eager to share the Y’s story from an even larger platform and his voice will begin to amplify during the kickoff of the Y’s annual campaign at 5:30 p.m. on Feb....
What To Do: Malvern Retreat House Art Show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County hosts a huge number of special events every year and the annual schedule is always filled with art shows and equestrian events.
One of the most anticipated art shows each year is Malvern Retreat House’s Art Show (McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, 315 South Warren Avenue, Malvern, 610-644-0400, www.MalvernRetreat.com).
Longwood Gardens launches fourth annual Community Read
This year’s title for the fourth annual community read is The Way Things Work Now, by David Macaulay, which explains complex processes in a humorous and accessible style.
KENNETT SQUARE – Longwood Gardens and a host of community partners launched its fourth annual “Community Read,” which is designed to encourage the region to join together in reading the same book to spur discussion...
United Way kicks off 2017 fundraising with $57K concert
United Way of Chester County hosted its fourth sold out Live United in Music series event featuring Las Vegas act The Twins Dueling Piano Performance at Penn Oaks Golf Club. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit United Way’s Financial Stability Center. Featured Left to Right: Citadel CEO, Jeff March, Dueling Piano performer Tamara Pinegar, Citadel Senior Vice President Mike Schnably, Dueling Piano...
What To Do: Celebrating the orchid at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Orchids at Longwood Gardens
The largest family of flowering plants is the orchid — a flower that is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful, delicate and graceful flowers in the world. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew list over 20,000 accepted species with about 800 new species added each year. Additionally, horticulturists have more than 100,000 hybrids...
CASD hosts Day of Service in honor of MLK Jr Day
Nearly 200 volunteers turned out to donate time to local organizations
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
From left to right: Samuel Trizonis, Elena Long, Jadyn Brown, Rebekah Hallenbeck and JaLeah Blanton of the CASD presented essays on community service Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr day. Photo courtesy of CASD
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area School District hosted a day...
