• Unionville High School’s gymnasium is hosting the 21st Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale, starting on Friday, Feb. 26. Donated by a diverse group of avid readers, the approximately 80,000 books cover a wide variety of genres, including children’s books, art books and classics. The used book sale is the high school PTO's primary fundraiser and allows the PTO to support enrichment projects to enhance the educational experience. Sale hours are Friday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a half-hour break to prepare for the $10 bag sale from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Anyone who travels the Route 30 corridor in western Chester County is invited to share ideas about future land use and transportation improvements during an open house on Monday, Feb. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public meeting, which will be held at the Wagontown Banquet Hall, 412 West Kings Highway, in Wagontown, will focus on issues such as plans for six Route 30 Bypass interchange areas and alignment options for regional trail connections. Visit www.chescowest.com for more information about the project.
• A cast of 19 talented young Hedgerow Theatre School students will present two performances of the Broadway musical Godspell JR. on Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, 800 Manchester Avenue in Media. The production is the culmination of a performance class taught by Executive Director Penelope Reed and Music Director Shaun Yates. The students, who range in age from 9 to 16 were taught acting and musical-theatre techniques while preparing to appear on stage. The “junior” version is designed for younger performers and audiences, and is appropriate for all ages. It has only one act and runs about one hour. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-565-4211 or visit www.HedgerowTheatre.org.
• The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, in partnership with Kacie’s Cause, and the Chester County Chapter of PRO-ACT, will host a public screening of The Anonymous People – a documentary about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. This event will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Jennersville Y, 880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove. A panel discussion will follow the screening. There will be no cameras or media present. Be a part of a community of support and action in the battle against addiction. For details, call 610-869-9622, ext. 2546.
• The 67th annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show is Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 at the school. The Friday night opening with reception is for adults only and runs from 7 to 10 p.m. The show opens Saturday at 10 a.m., goes to 4 p.m. and is open to the whole family. More than 70 professional artists will have their works on display for sale, with 30 percent of the sale price going to the CFES PTO.
• The Chadds Ford Community Emergency Response Team will be holding a free Active Shooter Emergency Preparedness Presentation on Wednesday, March 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chadds Ford Township Building, 10 Ring Road, Chadds Ford. Joe McGinn, homeland security liaison, will provide information on what to do if you or your family is confronted with an active shooter situation similar to the recent tragedies in Paris and San Bernardino. Email chaddsfordcert@gmail.com to reserve a seat.
• The Kennett Area Senior Center offers a Gentle Yoga class led by Alexis Donahue on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Call the KASC for more details, or just drop in and check it out for $8. All are welcome. Call 610-444-4819 for more information.
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