Around Town May 8

• The May 7 meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors has been postponed to Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the township building. According to township solicitor Hugh Donaghue, there was a scheduling problem resulting in only one supervisor available for the regularly scheduled meeting.

• The Chadds Ford Historical Society is holding its annual Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Barn Visitors’ Center. This year will feature many items donated by the community including artwork, knick-knacks, yard tools, jewelry and household goods. For more information, call 610-388-7376.

Hillendale Elementary PTO is hosting their 3rd annual 5k and one-mile fun run/walk on Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. This year, the event is a fundraiser to help kids living in poverty. All proceeds will go to Operation Warm, a nonprofit that provides new coats to kids in need.

• The Jasper String Quartet — the Ensemble-in-Residence at Class Chamber Concerts in Naples, Fla. — will perform at the Brandywine Museum of Art Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. The program includes Beethoven’s Quartet in D major Op. 18 No. 3 and Britten’s Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36. Through May 12, admission is $15; $12 members; $6 students. After May 12, admission is $20 adults; $10 students. Full bar and small plate offerings available for purchase. Tickets available by calling 610-388-8326 or online.

• On Saturday, May 17 beginning at 1 p.m., Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will host their 14th annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival, showcasing offerings from 17 diverse local breweries. Proceeds will go to the Media Youth Center.  The event will be held rain or shine, with live music all day and all beers included in ticket pricing.  Food will be available from Iron Hill on a pay-as-you-go basis throughout the festival. Tickets are available online, and are $45 per person; advance purchase is strongly suggested, as this event often sells out early.  Remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for $50 per person at the door, while designated driver tickets will be available for $5 per person. All guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to enter.  All proceeds will be donated to the Media Youth Center, which provides a safe environment, along with a wide array of recreational and educational programs, for area youth. Iron Hill is located at 30 East State Street in Media.

• The 43rd annual Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Antique Show gets underway this Memorial Day weekend. Thirty-one of the nation's most outstanding antiques dealers will showcase a variety of American and English furniture, glass, ceramics folk art, quilts, European and Chinese export porcelain, metalware, rugs, and other fine antiques. All proceeds benefit the Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund which has added more than 200 paintings, drawings and prints to the museum's holdings since 1975.  $15 fee includes museum admission.

• Registration is now open for the Summer History Camp for Grades K through 7 at the Brandywine Battlefield Park in Chadds Ford Township. There will be seven one-week sessions, beginning June 23, and ending August 8. The cost is $200 per week for half days, and $300 for full day attendance. Register by visiting brandywinebattlefield.org

• Registration in also underway for the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s summer sports leagues and clinics. Registration will continue through June 8. A variety of sports leagues such as basketball, floor hockey, volleyball and family kickball, as well as clinics for soccer, tennis, floor hockey and volleyball are available at different branches and open to kids ages 3 to 18. The leagues and clinics run from June 23 to August 16. Register before May 11 to receive $15 off the regular fees. Membership is not required to join the leagues and clinics.  Registration forms and information can be found online at www.ymcabwv.org or in person at your local branch.

 

 

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