Around Town May 28

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 27, 2015

• Chadds Ford Township supervisors, during their May 27 work session, were updated on the Walkable Chadds Ford proposal. The supervisors all said that they supported the plan and were anxious to see that it would move forward. They indicated that they were hiring James P. Kelly of the engineering firm of Kelly & Close to assist them to evaluate the plan and guide them to prepare grant applications to get portions of the plan funded. A representative of the Delaware County Planning Commissionsaid that he would be willing to review grant applications and provide additional guidance. A copy of the Walkable Chadds Ford Village Master Plan is available here.

• The annual Bonsai Show at the Brandywine River Museum of Art is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An outstanding selection of bonsai will be on display in the courtyard. Members of the Brandywine Bonsai Society will be present to demonstrate handling techniques and to answer questions. The event is free for members and included in museum admission.

• The Kennett Area Senior Center is sponsoring an afternoon tea party on Tuesday, June 9, from 2:30-4 p.m. A variety of fine teas and delicacies are served. The theme of June’s Tea Party is “Celebrate Our Flag.” The cost is $10 per member and $12 for non-members. Please call the KASC for reservations at 610-444-4819.

• The Delaware Museum of Natural History is kicking off the summer season with the second annual "Family Fun Day" on Saturday, June 13, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This year's event is highlighted by partner organizations, outdoor activities, and the newest special exhibit, “Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders.” This new exhibit resembles an old-fashioned circus sideshow, and explores the truth, myths, and mysteries surrounding some of nature's most curious creatures - many of them alive and on view. Admission is $9 for adults. $8 for seniors, $7 for children and free for museum members and for children under 2.

• The Chester County SPCA’s 27th annual Forget-Me-Not celebration is Sunday, June 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Delchester Farm, 974 Delchester Road, Newtown Square (home of Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Davne). All proceeds will benefit the animal care services of the Chester County SPCA, a private, non-profit shelter. Tickets begin at $175 and are only available by phone at 610-692-6113 or online here.

• The Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League and the Chester County 4-H are working together to host a one-day babysitting training class at the Phoenixville Middle School on June 19,, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class is open to new and experienced babysitters, 11 to 16 years old, and will focus on basic caregiver techniques and rules, first aid and safety. The deadline to register is June 12, and pre-registration is required. The cost for the class is $10, which includes an activity book, course certification and a snack. Students should bring their own lunch.To register or for more information, contact Toni Stuetz at the 4-H office 610-696-3500 email: tstuetz@psu.edu or Jim Deoria at the PAL 610-917-3735 email: paljimed@yahoo.com. Payment will be collected at the beginning of class.

• In response to both student demand for graduate courses in public administration and to employers’ projections of need, West Chester University will implement a new degree program this fall: the Doctor of Public Administration in Public Administration (DPA). The 43-credit program will be delivered entirely online, a university press release said.

• After research showed that New Jersey’s decal program for teen drivers has improved safety, the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia began providing educational resources for those interested in boosting their state's Graduated Driver Licensing requirements. To watch a webinar on the science behind the decal provision, go here . A fact sheet is available here.