Around Town Aug. 21

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 20, 2014

• Brandywine Ballet Company's 2014-15 season begins in October with the timely presentation of the classic “Dracula,” (see photo above) followed by “The Nutcracker” in December and “The Sleeping Beauty” in May. Season subscriptions for the 35th season are now available on the new redesigned www.brandywineballet.org.

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art announces "First Sundays for Families" — a series of free dynamic, hands-on workshops that focus on art in the museum's collection and exhibition. First Sundays for Families will run in September, October and November 2014, and again from February through August 2015. Registration is not required to participate, and there is no limit on the number of family members you may bring. The programs are suited for all ages.

• “Count Me In!” is the message of this year’s second annual Newlin Fire & EMS Committee’s party held in support of their Volunteer Fire Companies – Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena. The party will be Saturday, Sept. 13 (rain date Sept. 14) 5 p.m. till dusk at the Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve at 1199 Cannery Rd. Food will be provided by Unionville’s famous Hood’s BBQ and Megan Bittle will be DJ’ing, so wear your dancing shoes. Wines and Beer will be available for a $5 donation. Tickets are $25 through any committee member, by the Unionville Post Office Friday afternoons and Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., or email requests to NewlinFEMS@gmail.com

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art presents an art project featuring photographs and objects discovered during walks around the Brandywine Creek. Matthew Jensen: Alongside Tall Grasses runs from Aug. 23 to Nov. 16. A conceptual landscape artist, Jensen combines photography, found objects and immersive exploration of the landscape to create his art.

• Receiving a primer on Chester County government - ranging from the justice system to community development to emergency services - will soon be as simple as driving to the Exton mall. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the county will begin the Chester County School of Government, a free six-week course open to all county residents at the Chester County Library, adjacent to the Exton Square Mall. Classes will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 23 and concluding Oct. 28. All classes will be held in the Struble Room of the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. School of Government classes are designed for citizens who want to know more about county services. The six-week course is free, but space is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, e-mail schoolofgovernment@chesco.org or call 610 344-6100.