UHS Art Gala returns for 46th year, Nov. 11-12

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Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 46th year. The annual art show and sale, to be held November 11 and 12 at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit...
Hundreds turn out for County Color 5K; $85K raised to battle substance abuse

More than 600 people of all ages ran through clouds of color at the start of the Chester County Color 5 on Saturday at Exton Park. With the help of generous sponsors, this year’s event is estimated to raise $85,000.
Over 700 people joined the Chester County Commissioners and the District Attorney in Exton Park on Saturday morning, October 8, to run, walk and cheer on participants of the sixth annual...
Freedom Village residents raise nearly $4K for community groups

COATESVILLE — Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Outreach Committee hosted its capstone fundraising event, an annual bake sale and raffle, on Monday, February 14, 2022. This volunteer organization within the community, made up of its senior residents and that gives back to the community year-round, raised roughly $3,800 for the local Coatesville community with money going to various community impact...
With Home & Garden Tour off, Friends of Kennett Library announce raffle fundraiser

In lieu of the Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour this year, the Friends of Kennett Library are sponsoring a community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants.
Every day in July, they will draw a raffle ticket to win $100 in gift certificates. So, with 31 days in July, there will be 31 chances to win!!
Raffle tickets are available...
Shop & Dine raffle to support Kennett Library and local businesses

In lieu of the Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour this year, the Friends of Kennett Library are sponsoring a community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants.
Every day in July, we will draw a raffle ticket to win $100 in gift certificates. So, with 31 days in July, ticket buyers will have 31 chances to win!
Raffle tickets are...
Taste of Phoenixville pivots to take-out, expands to 5 days for 2020

PHOENIXVILLE — Organizers of the 19th Annual Taste of Phoenixville event won’t let COVID-19 stop them. With a pivot to take-out, Good Samaritan Services empowers the community to take their health into their own hands while they still have an exciting and engaging event to raise money for Good Samaritan Services, a Phoenixville organization that serves the community’s homeless and at-risk individuals.
“This...
LCH moving annual fundraiser to virtual event for 2020

LCH Direct service staff pose in front of LCH Kennett Square
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) will host their fourth annual Amigos and Amigas of LCH event this year on Friday, November 13th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Like many other nonprofits, LCH is choosing to hold their event in a virtual format this year.
“Every part of LCH has had to make adjustments in the pandemic, including fundraising,”...
Haloween fundraiser takes center stage on WCU campus

Members of West Chester University’s University Theatre group, an organization dedicated to providing students with a positive, unsuppressed forum for artistic expression, are once again polishing off their theatre skills to cook-up a harrowing Halloween adventure.
Now in its fourth year, University Theatre takes over the first floor of the E.O. Bull Center, at 2 Rosedale Ave., on Saturday, October...
Wings for Success holds successful fundraiser

The event committee for Wine With Wings.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Wings for Success hosted its first fund-raiser in the Kennett Square area on June 1. Wine with Wings, a wine tasting event held at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club was a sold-out event with nearly 150 people attending. The evening offered wines provided by Patone Cellars, a Landenberg area winery, with foods paired specifically to...
Rotary mac n’ cheese cookoff to benefit local charities

The 6th annual Chester County Mac-n-Cheese Cookoff, money raised supports Rotary initiative community projects, will be held June 4 from noon until 3 p.m. at Park Lane and Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown.
“There are still some openings for participants and we encourage Mac-n-Cheese masters to join the fun and the competition,” said Autumn Katzenmoyer of the Thorndale/Downingtown Rotary. “We...