21st Cavalcade of Bands, Oct. 27
The Coatesville Red Raiders band is hosting a Cavalcade competition.
CALN — The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. present their 21st Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City-Battle of the Bands” on Sat., Oct. 27, 2012 starting at 6 p.m. (National Anthem begins at 5:45 p.m.) in the Coatesville Memorial Stadium.
Everyone is invited...
Witching hour fast approaching in Coatesville
Spook-tacular Third Annual Halloween Parade set for Saturday
Don’t be alarmed if scary-looking creatures are roaming city streets on Saturday: It’s time for the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade.
It’s time to dust the cobwebs off your Halloween costume – or work them into the design. On Saturday, the Third Annual Coatesville Halloween Parade will provide frightful fun for participants...
CASH Hall of Fame honors class of 2012
Athletic heroes from Coatesville’s past feted at dinner attended by 300
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The newest honorees of the Coatesville Area High School Hall of Fame were honored Saturday night at the Coatesville Country Club. Top row, left to right: Clint Seace, Peter “Sonny” Gracia, Larry Lewis. Bottom row: Aja Anderson, Mike Emanuel, Gavin “Scotty”...
After-school activities in spotlight at Farmers’ Market
J.T. Dorsey’s “Soccer for Success” will be one of the programs showcased on Saturday at the Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which is partnering with the Coatesville Community Education Foundation to promote children’s after-school activities.
At kid-friendly event, parents can research programs, buy produce
The Coatesville Farmers’ Market, which has been introducing area...
Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict
In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions
A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era.
During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...
Two Chester County artists opening solo shows
Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association
“Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association.
Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association.
A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard Chalfant...
Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...
Downingtown Friends’ fest cultivates diverse tastes
36th annual event features plants, antiques, music, food, history, and more
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown horticulturalist David L. Culp will add his expertise to the plant sale at the 36th Annual Downingtown Friends Fall Festival.
When an urban high school principal thanked a longtime Longwood Gardens educator for a class that fostered empowerment to “change the...
Six county cultural groups to get state funds
Ballet, theater, and art organizations are among grant recipients
The Brandywine Ballet Company is one of the recipients of a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Photo by Gabriel Bienczycki
Six county arts organizations will receive state funds, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Thursday.
The grants, which support the arts programs and operations of local nonprofits, were recently...
Program will encourage participants to kick butts
Free smoking-cessation regimen begins Tuesday
Breathe easier. Save money. Improve your longevity. These are among myriad reasons to quit smoking, and now ChesPenn Health Services is adding another: a free program to assist in breaking the habit.
The program, Freedom from Smoking, begins Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the ChesPenn Health Center, 744 E. Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. Supported by the Health...
