What To Do: Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance celebrates the Corvette

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times A classic Corvette There is one American sports car that stands out above all the rest – the Chevrolet Corvette. The ’Vette has been on a plateau all its own ever since it was introduced in 1953. The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance also is on a plateau all its own. The Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance is the premier concours event in the...

County resident published in Philadelphia journal

WEST GROVE — When Jamila Beale attended Avon Grove Library’s writing club for the first time, she had no idea that in a little over a year she would have her own story published. A graduate of Penn State University with an aerospace engineering degree, Beale has taken on many different roles throughout her life: student, engineer, and mother, to name a few. Although writing is something Beale has...

WMCA’s GYMCATS hit milestone in fundraising

YMCA GYMCATS WEST CHESTER – The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s (YGBW) gymnastics program and GYMCATS gymnastics team hit a major milestone in their quest to raise funds to renovate their West Chester training facility, raising over $50,000 in just one month. In the past five years alone, more than 1,000 youth were introduced to gymnastics at the facility, located in the Oscar Lasko YMCA. Now, as...

What To Do: Fresh air, live music combine for summer fun

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Stoneleigh This is the time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and there are plenty of special events this weekend that fill the bill – including several that combine nature and live music. Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org/garden/home/) will present a “Summer Garden Tour” on July 10 from...

Call for entries in new Mushroom Festival Cookoff

Calling all amateur cooks! Show off your skills in this year’s Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off Contest at the 36th Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and a chance to win cash prizes. 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $150 Runner ups: $50 The event—always a big hit with Festival-goers—showcases homemade mushroom-centric dishes in a fun, family atmosphere. “We’re thrilled to be able...

What To Do: Celebrating America on the Fourth

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Welcome America This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays. “Wawa Welcome America” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge party that hits its peak with...

Kendal promotes two in marking/PR department

Howard Braxton KENNETT — The Kendal Corporation, the supporting organization for the Kendal System, announced today the promotion of two members of its Marketing and Public Relations Department. Laura Jones, former Director of Market Research and Strategy, was named Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Howard Braxton, former Director of Marketing and Sales, was named Vice President...

LCH celebrates Avon Grove grads who used Escalera program

WEST GROVE – LCH Health and Community Services recently celebrated the graduation of ten Avon Grove High School seniors who participated in LCH’s Escalera program, a program championed by national Latino advocacy organization UnidosUS.  This free after school program, targeted to high school juniors and seniors, provides sessions that focus on college preparation, exploration of career and educational...

What To Do: KBC celebrating sixth anniversary

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Enjoying a drink in an outdoor setting is always a well-liked activity. This weekend, there are several events around the area that feature that kind of scenario. On June 26, the Kennett Brewing Company (109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, http://kennettbrewingcompany.com) will present its Sixth Anniversary Party, which is billed as “an all-day...

Thomas tapped to lead Coatesville Grand Prix

Lisa Thomas COATESVILLE — As community events re-emerge after year-long shutdowns, the City of Coatesville’s biggest attraction, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, will return Saturday, September 18, and the City has engaged event and sports marketing professional Lisa Thomas as Event & Sponsorship Director to manage its growth. “As the region is opening up after COVID-19, the...