• The 5.9 magnitude earthquake
centered in Virginia was felt in the Chadds Ford area Tuesday afternoon. Homes
shook along Ring Road during what felt almost like the rumblings caused by a
large truck rolling down the road. Rumblings were also felt at the township
building. No injuries were reported. There was some minor damage when items
fell from shelves in several buildings.
• The Chester County Citizens
for Climate Protection will be resuming its monthly speaker series on
Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Mary Hall will share the master plan for the
development of the Philadelphia Naval Yard, which includes a Clean Energy
Campus. The free, community programs are held the first Wednesday of the month
in the West Chester Municipal Building, 401 E. Gay Street. For more
information, please visit www.chescocooler.org
• Pennsylvania residents with a
motorcycle license or learner’s permit still have time to take free courses
through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program to obtain their license or
enhance their riding skills. Courses for new and experienced riders are
available at approximately 70 locations statewide through October. A full
schedule is available online at www.pamsp.com.
• Bring your dog, the family
and march in the Doggie Dress-up Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at
Chadds Ford Days. All dogs joining the parade should be “all dogged up” and ready
to go at 11 by the bandstand. Fancy dress for their human companions is
optional. Children in costume accompanying their dogs are welcome. A
distinguished panel of judges will award dog prizes in 5 categories including:
“Dog-gone Gorgeous”, best female costume and “Gone to the Dogs,” best male
costume. Participation in the Doggie Dress-up Parade is free with Chadds Ford
Days admission of $5.
• The Brandywine River Museum
display of Farm Work by Jamie Wyethis coming to a close.Wyeth's
depictions of farm work and life combine his artistry, wit and sense of wonder.
The exhibition is in its final days, and is on view through September 11, 2011.
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