Around Town Feb. 14

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on February 13, 2013

• The Chadds Ford Historical Society, as part of the 2013 spring lecture series, will host Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing Co. co-founder and president, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 26. The growth of craft brewing is no longer just a fad it has become a full-fledged craze among beer lovers. During the lecture, participants will learn first-hand how Bill successfully started a local brewing company and whose twelve year-round and nine seasonal beers are enjoyed by craft beer enthusiasts in 29 states and 3 countries. For more information, call 610-388-7376.

• The Brandywine River museum celebrates local artist Horace Pippin (1888-1946) with a story reading and art activity on Sunday, Feb. 24. Pippin is the subject of a new children's book, “A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin,” written by local author Jen Bryant. The day's activities include an 11 a.m. book reading and a 1 p.m. presentation Bryant.

• Family Support Line will host its annual Bids for Kids fund-raising event on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill. This event, which annually attracts more than 250 guests, will again feature a range of silent and live auction items. Family Support Line is currently welcoming attendees, corporate sponsors and auction donations to make the event a success once again. Family Support Line is a leading resource in the region for the prevention, treatment and professional training in the field of child sexual abuse. Tickets to attend the event – which will include a DJ, hot hors d’oeuvres, beverages and an opportunity to bid on the auction items – are $50. For additional information about the event, call 610-891-5253, e-mail christine@familysupportline.org or visit www.familysupportline.org.