Longwood to feature geophyte bulbs in bloom

Early spring bulbs in full bloom at Longwood Gardens. EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although winter looks to make a final stand this weekend, already the signs of spring are literally poking through the ground. But at Longwood Garden, fully blooming flowers are already on display. The early signs of spring are more beautiful than ever at Longwood Gardens with the addition of 500,000 geophyte bulbs now in full...

Brandywine Hills Point to Point, April 3

The Sandwood Bowl has been engraved and polished as it, like the Ladies Race, returns to the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on April 3. POCOPSON — A favorite spring outing for families in Chester County and beyond, the Brandywine Hills Point- to-Point is slated for Sunday, April 3 at the picturesque grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842, located approximately...

What To Do: Pancakes at Tyler Arboretum

Also: Sportscard and Outdoor shows come to area By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Tyler Arboretum holds its annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Sunday. For a family event that is both fun and educational, it’s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org). The...

What To Do: Need we say more? Chocolate in Kennett Sq.

Also: Fosse shows Chicago, Pippin come to area By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Once again, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds its annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival at Kennett High School, Feb. 21. Every year, when February rolls around, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds a special event to celebrate chocolate. On February 21, the organization will present...

Enjoy a night of Mardi Gras, Feb. 27

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spend a night on Bourbon Street and jump into Steeplechase season at the Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Auction & Cocktail Party on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 6 pm. All are invited to attend and enjoy great fun and good food. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Jimmy Duffy and a taste of the bayou at the raw bar by George & Sons. Philadelphia...

Spring sports registration open at local YMCAs

Registration for Spring 2016 Youth Sports leagues and clinics at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine began on February 15 and runs until March 27 with late registrations being accepted after that based on availability. Sports offerings include basketball, soccer, cheerleading, floor hockey, tennis, volleyball, T-ball, coach pitch baseball and flag football for kids ages 3 to 18 years.  

Croce to speak on mindfulness, leadership at WCU

Pat Croce WEST CHESTER — The West Chester University Foundation welcomes former owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, successful entrepreneur, and WCU alumnus, Pat Croce, to an event celebrating WCU’s innovative Center for Contemplative Studies (CCS). In the early 1980’s, Pat Croce became a sports legend in Philadelphia when he ascended from the training room (as a physical therapist) to the boardroom...

What To Do: Get your love on for Valentine’s

From romantic skate, to chocolates and wine, many ways to share your love By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Victorine’s Valentine Day puts local history and Valentine’s Day in perspective at the Hagley Museum. It’s hard to imagine anyone not being aware that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but it’s not hard to imagine people appreciating a few suggestions on how to celebrate...

Scully named as Uptown! Executive Director

Angela Scully WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance, bringing a theater to West Chester,  announced Friday the promotion of Angela Scully to Executive Director. She is excited to get in on the ground floor of this project. “Angela has been a key part of our success, and we were thrilled to promote her to Executive Director. We would not be in a position to start construction this April...

Free tours for Lincoln’s Birthday

WEST CHESTER — Former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is Thursday, February 12. In celebration of one of America’s greatest leaders and the namesake of our office building; the Chester County Community Foundation will be providing building tours and more on the day of Lincoln’s birthday and throughout his birthday week.