Around Town Aug. 7

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 6, 2014

• Members of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce socialize and swap business cards and stories during the group’s Business Trade Show 2014 at the Concord Country Club on Aug. 6. An estimated 22 businesses took part.

• A Garden of Yarn in Olde Ridge Village is now open from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. The shop is offering more classes on knitting and crocheting, according to a press release. Classes are $20 plus supplies. Contact Leslie at [email protected] for more information.

• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon tea party on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. In addition to a variety of teas, delicacies will be served. The tea party’s theme is “Downton Abbey Victorian Tea.” The cost is $10 for member and $12 for non-member. Please call the KASC for reservations at 610-444-4819.

• Blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Cal' will perform in the courtyard of the Brandywine River Museum of art at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 members and $6 students through August 13. After August 13, prices are $25 adults, $20 member and $10 students. Cash bar and food will be available for purchase. This concert is presented in conjunction with the World Cafe Live at the Queen. Tickets available online

• Hotties~4~Humanity is holding a Ladies Night on Aug. 19, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Pescatore's Italian Restaurant in the Keystone Plaza, on Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township, to benefit Chris Blazier a local Garnet Valley women battling ovarian cancer. Discounted tickets available for $23 thru Aug. 12, after that, tickets are $25 up to the day before the event and $28 the day of the event. Get your tickets at www.hotties4humanity.com

• The annual Kennett Mushroom Festival is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 6 and 7 in Kennett Square. There will be a variety of mushroom foods, mushroom inspired art plus growing and cooking exhibitions. There will also be a mushroom walk/run and an antique and classic car show. For details, schedules and maps, go to mushroomfestival.org

• Wine and Dinosaurs return to the Delaware Museum of Natural History from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14. Dozens of wines and beers to sample, hors d'oeuvres from top local caterers, live jazz, and a silent auction are featured to benefit the museum. Admission is $45 for members, $ 55 for non-members; and $65 at the door. Must be 21 or older. For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.delmnh.org or call 302-658-9111.