Around Town Oct. 18

Cmdr. William Mock

Chadds Ford resident Cmdr. William Mock was installed as the commanding officer of Naval Construction Battalion 21 (Seabees) at the Naval Air Engineering Station in Lakehurst, N.J. on Oct. 13.

• The Brandywine Battlefield Park is running a Halloween event from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. Catch a witch and put her on trial in front of a jury made up of visitors to the Ring House. There will be an 18th century dance after the trial. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for kids 5-12.

•Darlington Arts Center will present a public exhibition of watercolor paintings by Glen Mills artist Florence Stiefeld. Stiefeld has exhibited throughout the area, including solo exhibits at the Concord Township Municipal Building and Taylor Hospital. The free opening reception is Sunday, Nov. 4 from 2-4 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the artist, and discuss her inspiration while enjoying complimentary wine and snacks. The show will be open to the public through Nov. 27. For more information visit www.darlingtonarts.org or call 610-358-3632.

• Summit Crossing, the newest shopping center in the split on Route 202 between Smithbridge and Ridge roads, held it’s official grand opening on Oct. 13. There were antique cars on display, free food samples from some of the restaurants in the strip and an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner Andy Varriale, of Pescatore’s and Enzo’s fame, cut the ribbon. Among the shops in the new center are Jake’s Wayback Hamburgers, La Spada’s Steaks and Hoagies, Nutrition Retreat, a nail and day spa, yoga studio, a Sherwin Williams paint store and a Main Line Health office.

• The Pennsbury Inn will join hundreds of inns and B&Bs throughout the U.S. and Canada in honoring active and retired veterans with free rooms in recognition of Veteran’s Day. In a campaign called B&Bs for Vets, The Pennsbury Inn will join inns and B&Bs in opening their doors with complimentary stays for vets on Nov. 11. The Pennsbury Inn will offer four rooms completely free of charge as well as other offers from area merchants. Veterans interested in this offer are asked to call the inn at 610-388-1435 to get on a waiting list for possible cancellations, as all four rooms were booked, the day the announcement was made.

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