Around Town Nov. 5

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• Top photo: Runners take off in the Hillendale Husky Halloween Hustle last Saturday at Hillendale elementary School. School Principal Steve Dissinger said the event, now in its third year, began as an event for a running club for a handful of teachers and about 20 students to more than 100 kids wanting to take part.

• A reminder that the Wegmans supermarket on Applied card Boulevard in Concord Township is opening this Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 a.m.

• It’s a triple header for the Brandywine Conservancy and River Museum of Art this weekend. The fall Harvest Market runs both days, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8. Regional artisans showcase their crafts in the museum’s courtyard. Hand-woven rugs, quilted items, pottery and handcrafted jewelry and more are featured on a rotating basis. On Saturday, there’s a tree planting in Downingtown from 9 a.m. to noon as part of the conservancy’s Reforestation Campaign. Sunday is Pirate Adventure Day at the museum. Visitors may create pirate-themed crafts, hunt for art treasures in the museum, and hear tales of adventure presented by Hedgerow Theatre. Performers fro Hedgerow Theater will perform ay 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m. Arrive by noon for free admission.

Wellness-Wednesday• On Wednesday, Nov. 11, all YMCA of Greater Brandywine branches will feature a diabetes-focused Wellness Wednesday with community partners joining the Y to teach community members vital facts about diabetes. Professionals from West Chester University, Chester County Hospital, Jennersville Hospital, dietitians, and others will be in the lobbies to help you learn more about diabetes and how to prevent it. There will also be the opportunity for body fat and BMI testing along with activities and games for visitors to enjoy. In honor of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a special $1 joiner fee from Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 at all nine branches.

• Philly Soul comes to West Chester on Nov. 14. Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics, along with William Hart and the Delfonics will bring the Motown of the North to West Chester University. Celebrating their 12th anniversary, Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics have remained dedicated to the mission of providing quality representation of the original recordings of the Stylistics. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building. VIP Seating is $55,| orchestra is $45 and partially obstructed orchestra seats are $40. Front balcony seats are $45 and balcony seating is $40. Tickets are available at www.wcupa.ticketleap.com

• On Friday, Nov. 13, Dupont Country Club celebrates what would be the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth with a live performance by Rat Pack. It’s a night of dinner and dancing with door prizes as well as wine and drink specials. The menu includes seafood bisque, hot smoked apple brine pork loin with saltimbocca topping, seared salmon, whipped potatoes and New York cheesecake. The reception begins at 5:30, dinner from 6- 7 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Prices are $55 for members, $65 for nonmembers and $25 for children. Children under 8 are free.

• Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 40th year. This annual event showcases local celebrated working artists, UHS Alumni, and current UHS students along with live music and great food. The gala is Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – with complimentary appetizers and music — and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Art Gala will also feature two senior student artists. To celebrate the Art Gala’s 40th year, the show will feature 100 percent donation pieces. Details: 30 percent of all purchases are tax deductible. All proceeds support educational enrichment programs at Unionville High School.

• Darlington Arts Center invites the community to the opening of the Garnet Valley High School Art Student Gallery on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 1. High school students will get the opportunity to display their work to the public as well as friends and family in Darlington Arts Center’s gallery space. Students will be displaying works made in the mediums of clay, charcoal, mixed media, oil pastel, pencil, mixed media, and more. Each piece was created by the students in their art classes at Garnet Valley High School.

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