United Way hosts book drive for preschool students
Call to action – donations needed to help kids get ready for kindergarten
The United Way of Chester County (UWCC) has issued a community call to action to help local children get ready for kindergarten in the fall. Sponsored by a grant from CCRES, UWCC’s drive will get summer reading materials to public sites.
La Mancha open house, June 19
EAST FALLOWFIELD — Once a year LaMancha Animal Rescue opens its farm to the public. Come join us and see the horses, emus, cows, farm yard animals and, of course, adoptable cats and dogs. LaMancha is a beautiful 55-acre no-kill rescue located in Chester County.
Yappy Hour is our family friendly summer fundraiser. We will have dog and cat meet-and-greets, pony and Great Pyrenees painting,...
What To Do: Things get ‘fair-ly’ exciting in Downingtown
Also: Brandywine Food and Wine and multiple ethnic festivals in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says the start of summer like a local fair. One of the area’s top events is the St. Joseph Church Community Festival in Downingtown, which starts June 16.
Summertime is the time for a lot of fun events — especially festivals and country fairs. The lights on a Ferris...
Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19 – 21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
The airport...
Immaculata announces Dean’s List
EAST WHITELAND — Immaculata University announced its spring Dean’s List students this week.
Students who merit inclusion in the Spring 2015 Dean’s List are listed below. To attain Dean’s List status, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 on a scale of 4.0.
Downingtown kicks off Summer Jam series, June 26
Downingtown begins its Summer Jam series on Friday, June 26 with two stages of musical acts and lots of food.
“Downingtown area residents have been calling for nights of good entertainment and we’ve scheduled three great evenings,” said Jeff Thomas of Downingtown Main Street Association. “After our highly successful evening last year we decided to expand the concept this year.”
The Summer...
What To Do: Super Sunday in West Chester
Also: First Fridays, garden and home and multiple festivals
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When the first Sunday in June arrives, downtown West Chester becomes a huge block party as the borough hosts Super Sunday. This year, the 23rd Annual Super Sunday (610-692-7574, http://www.west-chester.com) will be held on June 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sponsored by West Chester Parks & Recreation,...
Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
What To Do: 44th annual Strawberry Festival rocks
Also: Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, Bonsai at Brandywine River Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the best signs that summer is just around the corner is the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival. This weekend, the 44th Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital (201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-380-9080, www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com).
The...
‘Day of Beauty’ for area veterans
A special approach to honoring those who serve
This Memorial Day, veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center received a ‘Day of Beauty’ thanks to the staff of AseraCare Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Philadelphia, and the students from Empire Beauty School – Exton.
Veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center along with the caring staff from AseraCare Hospice, Palliative Medicine...
