Valley Day offers fun for whole family, Aug. 11
Attractions, food, health screenings and new electronics recycling highlight 8th annual event
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
VALLEY — It’s going to be bigger than ever and with with more fun, more attractions that ever, the opportunity to learn more about your health and it even offers a chance to get rid of those old, broken electronics in the house.
It is the eighth annual Valley Day, the...
Annual Brandywine Center party focuses on healthful fun
Some of the youthful attendees at the Fifth Annual Brandywine Center Healthy Families Block Party were able to sink their teeth into the activities.
Five Coatesville-area advocates recognized as ‘unsung heroes’
From face-painting of children to drawing attention to community advocates, the Fifth Annual Brandywine Center Healthy Families Block Party offered a host of activities this past...
Fundraiser to save CASH ROTC, Aug. 1
CALN — There will be a fundraiser Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the Thorndale Inn to raise funds to help save the Junior ROTC program at Coatesville Area High School.
Earlier this year, with the school district facing cuts in state aid, the Board of Education was forced to cut the $157,000 that funding the program and parents and other community members have stepped up to raise more than $50,000 so far —...
Vision Cafe: your ideas needed at Aug. 14 event
Sandwiches to be served at Brandywine Health Foundation event at CASH
CALN — The Brandywine Health Foundation wants your input on how to build a healthier future for the Coatesville area, and they’re even willing to feed you dinner, in exchange for your thoughts and ideas.
BHF will hold its Vision Cafe, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Coatesville Area High School cafeteria. Local residents are...
Natural Lands Trust announces Stroud app
New smartphone/tablet app allows for info and games at Stroud Preserve
Designed for “kids of all ages” the new Natural Lands Trust app for the Stroud Preserve can both teach and entertain.
EAST BRADFORD — Hiking through some of Chester County’s nicest preserved open spaces? Yeah, there’s an app for that.
The Natural Lands Trust, which manages a number of local nature preserves, launched...
QVC sponsors new mobile giving effort for Coatesville youth
COATESVILLE — Now, giving support to the Coatesville Youth Initiative is as simple as sending a text message.
The Brandywine Health Foundation announced a new opportunity this week for members of the community to make a significant impact in the greater Coatesville area, just by using their cell phones.
TV/Internet retailer QVC, based in West Chester, has joined the Brandywine Health Foundation...
Legendary lemonade-seller’s legacy continues
Bike tour a benefit for Alexandra Scott’s foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research
Chester County cycling fans suffering from withdrawal after the first Chesco Grand Prix ended can get back into biking this Sunday while supporting a good cause.
The late Alexandra “Alex” Scott gained national acclaim for her efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
At least two...
Program aims to be page-turner for families
Sen. Andy Dinniman is shown reading with his dog, Henry, for the brochure on the summer reading program.
Summer reading program to be held in Coatesville and West Chester
“Splash into Summer Reading 2012,” a program developed in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Chester County Coalition for Public Education, will serve hundreds of Chester County children and their families...
Living History: The Kennett Underground Railway
Chester County offered hope and a route to freedom for slaves
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The Progressive Friends Meeting House in Kennett is now the Chester County Visitors Center — but was a key border hub in the movement of slaves north of the Mason-Dixon Line and freedom.
More than any other issue, the Civil War was fought to decide whether “the peculiar institution” known as...
Thorndale chiropractor to host art show
Free public reception for watercolorist will be held Thursday
Nancy Doane, a color pencil and watercolor artist, will display her botanical illustrations at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale. An
Nancy Doane, shown at her Downingtown framing shop, will exhibit her work at Salus Chiropractic Studio.
opening reception is scheduled on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Doane, who runs a Downingtown framing...
