Whitford Charitable Fund tees off to raise money
Golfer participating in the Whitford Charitable Fund’s Give Something Back Day, share a moment at the putting competition: Les-Bear, Michael-DeHaven, Joanne-Peskoff-Bear and Michael-Karwic.
WEST CHESTER — Whitford Charitable Fund donated over $130,000 last year and hopes to exceed that amount this year. With that goal in mind, they decided to launch a new event, “Give Something Back Day”...
What To Do: ‘Fair’ly exciting in Kimberton, Goshen
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Goshen Country Fair is one of the area’s longest-running and most beloved fairs.
This is the time of the year for outdoor festivals. Every summer, this area is a hotbed for festivals — blueberry festivals, peach festivals, county fairs, firemen’s festivals, state fairs and plain old country fairs.
One of the best — and longest-running...
"Try the ‘Y’ Tuesdays" – free YMCA access in August
During the month of August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, will open its doors to the public – free of charge – at all nine branches for “Try the Y Tuesdays.” On August 4, 11, 18 and 25, members of the community are welcome to visit any one of the branches and have free access to the facilities.
What To Do: Turks Head Music fest
Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...
Coatesville Community Unity Explosion brings city together
Second annual event features big crowds, great weather
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Correspondent, The Times
There was a little bit of something for everyone this past weekend at the Coatesville Community Unity Explosion. Here, popular movie characters adorned the moon bounces at Gateway Park and attracted children of all ages.
COATESVILLE – Artisans, vendors, Corvettes, a water slide, and food stands...
CAPL hosts free ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program
COATESVILLE – All area rising kindergartners and their guardians are invited to a FREE ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program hosted by Coatesville Area Public Library (501 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville.) The program will be held from 2-3 PM, on Thursdays, throughout the summer. Session dates are: July 16, 23, 30; and August 6th and 13th.
Art Watch: ‘Musical Chairs’, Photography, Plein Art and More…
By LeLe Galer, Columnist, The Times
This first Friday in July is a First Friday Art Stroll for the towns of West Chester, Kennett Square and Phoenixville. Make sure to mark your calendars for this Friday, July 3rd and check out the various opening receptions, and pop up shows throughout the towns. First Fridays are a great way to introduce you to these wonderful downtown locations. Make sure to reserve...
What to do: Tall ships, tours, festivals, history, beer gardens & more
Regional events calendar says summer fun is in full swing…
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Most area residents are familiar with Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-100, www.longwoodgardens.org) and much of what it has to offer. However, many have enjoyed the site’s beautiful gardens and fountains during the summer in a daytime setting only.
This...
Balloon Festival provides a weekend of family fun
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A festival volunteer works to help position a tethered balloon.
TOUGHKENAMON – The Chester County Balloon Festival went on, despite a very challenging weekend forecast. Tens of thousands of visitors, from across the region, came to Chester County’s New Garden Flying Field to be a part of the fun and support the 2015 festival beneficiary – The Chester...
What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun fun!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County.
If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...
