What To Do: Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival
Also: Pumpkins are carved and a plethora of Halloween fun and scares
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens’ annual Chrysanthemum Festival opens this weekend.
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, 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 autumn flowers.
Longwood...
ArcelorMittal announces new grant program for schools
Company commits funding for new and existing PLTY programs in its footprint
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (Oct. 20, 2015) – Schools across the United States may have an opportunity to expand their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs through a grant from ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal has committed $300,000 to Project Lead The Way...
Barn at Spring Brook Farm – celebrating nine years of serving area children
Saturday’s Hoe Down fundraiser to help continue to fund programs
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
POCOPSON – For many families in our region, the Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a unique place where a type of ‘magic’ happens all year long. Thanks to its nearly 250 volunteers, energized board of directors and caring staff, the Barn now assists an impressive 300 special needs children...
Paranormal investigators to reveal findings, Oct. 24
An image from a previous presentation at the Historical Society from a number of years ago is in the photo shown above. It appears to be a picture of someone holding a cat.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Chester County Paranormal Investigators will make presentations on their latest findings, after recently spending several nights at Ashbridge House, the Downingtown Area Historical Society’s 306-year-old headquarters,...
What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair, scary sites and more
Busy Fall schedule of local fun and interesting events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hagley Craft Fair is back for its 37th Year this weekend.
One of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley is the Hagley Craft Fair. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 17 and 18 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route...
‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!
Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send your great news to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of Breads...
What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice
Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend.
This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar.
The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...
Free denture evaluation and cleaning, Oct. 23
VALLEY — Rainbow Valley Dental is offering a free evaluation and cleaning of removable dentures on Friday, Oct. 23. Participants will have their dentures cleaned and inspected by Dr. Stephanie McGann. Free product samples and refreshments will be available. Space is limited to 50 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged.
According to Rainbow Valley Dental’s Dr. Stephanie McGann, who has...
Art Partners celebrates Coatesville’s Centennial with Ida E. Jones exhibit
Select paintings showcased at Coatesville Savings Bank
Art Partners Studio is delighted to present a selection of paintings by artist Ida E. Jones at Coatesville Savings Bank. The exhibition opens on October 15 with a reception at the Bank, and closes December 10. Artwork will be on view in the lobby during banking hours and during Coatesville Centennial Heritage Day on Saturday, October 17 from 10...
What To Do: Unionville Fair, Chester County Day
If rain holds off, full slate of fun early Fall outdoor events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s time again for the Unionville Fair — seen here the Fair Queen and Princesses are just one of the classic traditions embraced by one of Chester County’s oldest farm fairs.
This is the time of year that people like to participate in outdoor activities — to take advantage...
