What To Do: Saluting our veterans
Valley Forge, area, celebrate legacy of U.S. Service Members
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Today is the day that America celebrates Veterans Day – a special holiday created to honor those who have served the nation as part of United States Armed Forces.
Valley Forge National Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, Valley Forge, 610- 783-1000, www.nps.gov/vafo) is hosting a special “Veterans...
Chester County Food Bank appoints two to board
Kevin McDermott
EXTON — The Chester County Food Bank (CCFB) has named Kevin McDermott of Citadel and Matthew Tucker of Pegasus Technologies to its board of directors. Kevin and Matthew join 14 other board members who help support the hunger relief organization.
Both new board members live in West Chester and work in Chester County. Kevin has been a CFS Wealth Advisor at Citadel for 25 years and...
What To Do: Celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in Kennett
Also: Pirate Day & The Pa. Hunt Cup get Nov. rolling
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dia de los Muertos celebration in Kennett Square.
In Mexico, November 1 is known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.
Kennett Square will also be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on November...
What To Do: Spooky fun is everywhere
Last weekend before Halloween is jam packed with scary activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Laurel Hill’s Tale from Tombs.
We’re coming down the home stretch for 2016 Halloween activities. This weekend will be your last chance to check out most of them — although a few will still be open into the first week of November. The following is a look at many of these events.
On...
Free denture cleaning/inspection Oct. 28
COATESVILLE — Rainbow Valley Dental will be hosting a free denture cleaning and inspection on Friday October 28th, from 8am – noon. During this free event dentures will be ultrasonically cleaned and inspected by a licensed dentist. Attendees will also be treated to refreshments and free samples. Individuals who attend this event will receive 10% off new or replacement dentures.
The Dowlin Forge
COATESVILLE — Noted Chester County storyteller and author Susannah Brody will present “The History of Dowlin Forge” on Thursday, November 3 between 6 and 8 p.m. at The National Iron & Steel Museum, 50 S. 1st Avenue, Coatesville.
Brody, who has done extensive research and authored books about both Dowlin Forge and Rebecca Lukens, will discuss the business relationships between...
Holiday grief is focus of Chester County church
Calvary Fellowship facilitators of holiday grief seminars for those having lost a loved one due to death or are experiencing separation or divorce plan upcoming sessions, along with additional adult workshops to Help Grieving Children during the holidays. From left are Casey Jones, DivorceCare and Celebrate Victory facilitator, Care Pastor Bob VanArsdale, and David Pinkerton and Mary Derstine, GriefShare...
YMCA program to help kids thrive
Kids with diverse abilities learn fitness, water safety and teamwork
The torches may have been doused, but Rio 2016’s fever hasn’t left for some kids who were glued to the action last summer. Now, with a recent grant to YMCA of Greater Brandywine from Autism Speaks, even more children with diverse abilities will be able to channel their Olympic inspiration into improving their swimming skills.
The...
What To Do: ‘Mum’ is the word at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is the time of year when nature’s colors go through a shift. The bright colors of summer’s flowers are beginning to disappear and are being replaced by the autumnal colors of changing leaves. The only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are hardy pansies, which can bloom all winter long, and chrysanthemums, which are primarily...
Bark For Life event, Oct. 23
WEST CHESTER — The American Cancer Society will hold its 8th annual Central Chester County Bark For Life event on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at East Goshen Park. The fundraising event honors the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer survivors. Families and their dogs come together for a few hours of celebration and companionship and complete a one-mile fun walk along a preplanned route...
