Around Town Jan 1

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 31, 2014

• The next "Paint Along Class" offered by the Chester County Art Association begins Friday, Jan. 9. People may register with the association by phoning 610-696-5900. Class times are from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost is $150.00 for a five-week session. Learn oil techniques and build a painting while following along with the instructor, Annette Alessi. Photos will be supplied and chosen with the students at the beginning of the session. Materials list is available in the office. Bring an 11 x 17 or larger sized canvas.

• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, Jan. 9 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Join Carol Sweeney as she discusses key subjects such as: Who will develop this disease, the steps you can take to keep your brain healthy, your risk factors, and the role of nutrition in this disease. Call the senior center at 610-444-4819 for more information.

• First Sundays for Families at the Brandywine River Museum of Art presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities. No registration is necessary. First Sundays for Families begins Sunday, Feb. 1 with an exploration of “artful animals” that includes Jamie Wyeth’s works with animals. Participants will then assemble art inspired by living things found everywhere — from the backyard to the barnyard. The programs are suited for all ages. Programs begin at 10 a.m.

• In partnership with Hunters Sharing the Harvest, the Chester County Food Bank will participate again this year in a statewide program that provides venison and wild game to help feed the 70,000 county residents who struggle daily to get the food they need. An average-sized deer will provide enough nutritious, low-cholesterol meat for 200 meals. If you would like to donate a deer, please contact Countryside Butchering in Honey Brook at 610-273-2629 or Foresta’s Market in Phoenixville at 610-935-1777; the butcher will process the deer meat into ground venison free of charge and donate the meat to the Chester County Food Bank.