• Updated location: Concord Township’s March Board of Supervisors meeting was rescheduled to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 at the Garnet Valley High School. Supervisors are expected to hear the plans for the proposed Vineyard Commons development proposed for the Beaver Valley area.
• The Brandywine Battlefield is steaming ahead with plans to reopen this Sunday, March 8, with its Charter Day event. Admission to this event is free. There will be a number of activities, such as meeting William Penn and Ned Hector, along with a blacksmith, gunsmith, tours of newly furnished Washington's Headquarters, and much more. The museum and shop will be open for inspection. Just in case the weather is poor, most of the activities will be indoors.
• YMCA of Greater Brandywine summer camp registration is underway. The Y offers full and half day camp options for kids from 3 to 18 years old. Camps range from traditional camps with varying weekly themes, to specialty camps that feature sports, swimming, environmental programs, fishing, golf, nature, acting, music, gymnastics, dancing, karate, farming, horseback riding, science, cooking, art, LEGOs, fencing, tennis, comic books, leaders in training, and more. For more information or to register, visit www.ymcagbw.org/camp.
• It may seem a long way off, but Pocopson Elementary School is planning its annual Art and Garden Celebration for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day starts with the day with a 1-mile Fun Run, followed by carnival games, inflatable obstacle and slide, and interactive performances. Join us for lunch or a homemade baked good, shop in our Craft Fair, pick up a beautiful plant and bid on one of over 100 quality silent auction items. For more information, visit www.pesartandgarden.org.
• A new "crop" of critters has arrived at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Created using all natural materials, Critters are whimsical and decorative ornaments that are perfect as a housewarming gift, shower gift, or for a special spring occasion. These springtime Critters include ducklings, sheep, doves, and many bunnies. Critters have traditionally only been available during the Christmas season.
• Brandywine Ballet presents “Sleeping Beauty” to round off its 35th anniversary celebration. The performances will take place at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on the campus of West Chester University May 1-3. Times are 10 a.m. on May 1, noon and 5 p.m. on May 2 and 2 p.m. on May 3. Individual tickets range from $25-$40 and are available along with a detailed schedule at www.brandywineballet.org or via telephone at 610-696-2711.
• The Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association has selected Chester County Commissioner Michelle H. Kichline as one of its key speakers for its annual Legislative Breakfast. The event, which features updates on relevant regional transportation issues, is scheduled for Monday, March 9, at 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia.
• Wristbands and tailgate spaces for Winterthur's 37th annual Point-to-Point on May 3, an event that combines the pageantry and excitement of professional thoroughbred steeplechase racing with family activities, are on sale. General admission wristbands include access to all race-day activities, free remote parking on Winterthur grounds, and the option to picnic on the infield hill overlooking the racetrack and finish line. General admission wristband holders do not have access to the tailgating areas. Purchases can be made online through April 24 at Winterthur.org/ptp, by phone at 800-448-3883 or 302-888-4994, and at the gardens or satellite ticket locations, which are listed on the website.
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