May 30, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Chesco updates Hall of Heroes website

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In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes.

Chester County has updated its Hall of Heroes website.

The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops, according to a county press release.

Chester County’s Hall of Heroes website tells the stories of many of Chester County’s military heroes whose names are featured on the Hall of Heroes memorial located in Chester County’s historic courthouse at the corner of High and Market streets in downtown West Chester. These stories reflect the bravery of men and women who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the War on Terror.

“In addition to the many heroes’ stories that have been researched and told by family and friends, there are names etched in marble, but whose story and images have been lost across time,” Chester County Director of Veterans Affairs Lawrence Davidson said in the release. “We welcome information from anyone who recognizes a name or two of soldiers listed on the Hall of Heroes website. Every soldier, sailor, airman, or Marine who gave the last full measure for our country has a story. Our duty is to ensure visitors have their story to reflect upon.”

The new Hall of Heroes website can be found at www.chesco.org/heroes. Chester County’s Hall of Heroes memorial is located in the hallway of the historic courthouse at 21 W. Market St., West Chester.

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South American fusion coming to Darlington

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The Darlington Arts Center will welcome Cristian Perez and his ensemble for an evening of high energy South American fusion on Saturday, June 4.

Guitarist Cristian Perez (center) is shown with his ensemble, Yana Hristova (flute) and Ethan Foote (bassist).

Perez’s rescheduled performance, originally planned for April, is part of Darlington’s Coffee House Concert Series. The guitarist will be joined by flutist Yana Hristova and bassist Ethan Foote to present original works with a South American twist, according to a Darlington press release.

Defying all musical labels, Perez, an Argentine guitarist/composer, weaves together genres from throughout the world to reveal the universality of music through his composition and arrangements. His guitar is joined by flute and upright bass to form a hybrid ensemble – equal parts jazz combo, chamber ensemble, and world music band. The group’s quest for beauty takes the listener on an ever-changing journey, past the conventional boundaries of genre and style.

The event will begin with an open microphone at 7:30 p.m. followed by Cristian Perez at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 for members) and include free coffee, tea, and desserts. BYOB – corkscrew and glasses are provided. Advance purchase is strongly recommended by calling 610-358-3632 or visiting www.darlingtonarts.org.

This will be the last show of the 2015-2016 Coffee House Concert Series. Shows will resume in the fall after a summer break.

Darlington Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts center with classes, lessons and workshops in music, art, dance, and drama for all ages serving over 4,000 residents annually. It is located at 977 Shavertown Road in Garnet Valley, less than a mile east of Route 202. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org or call 610-358-3632.

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Popular Twisted Vintner outgrows tent

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chIMG_1111 — A lucky raffle winner will take home a wheelbarrow full of wine and spirits from the Sixth Annual Twisted Vintner. Photos courtesy of the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary Club

What began as a friendly challenge about which Rotarian produced the best homemade wine has evolved into a much-anticipated community gathering.

Twisted Vintner will transform the parking lot of the Concordville Town Centre into a festival. — Twisted Vintner will transform the parking lot of the Concordville Towne Center into a festival.

On Thursday, June 9, the Sixth Annual Twisted Vintner® Taste of the Township and Homemade Wine Contest will be held at the Concordville Towne Center, starting at 6 p.m., the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary Club announced.

Although the event is still anchored by the avocational wine competition, Twisted Vinter will also includes tastings from area vineyards and breweries, food offerings from regional restaurants, a silent auction, a raffle, and live music.

Last year’s event boasted over 500 attendees so this year’s festivities will necessitate a bigger tent, according to a Rotary press release. Admission includes sampling the wines made by local vintners, hors d’oeuvres from 10 area restaurants and seasonal pairings from four area wineries and two breweries.

In addition, the event will include a massive silent auction as well as the coveted wheelbarrow of cheer raffle. The Strangers band will return to encourage attendees not to be strangers to the dance floor.

About 500 attendees enjoy the ambience of the 2015 Twisted Vintner.

Tickets are $50 in advance (by June 8) and $75 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Rachel Kohl Library, Camp Bournalyf, CASA, Darlington Arts, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, and BYC, as well as many Rotary Club programs, including local scholarships, support for a school in Haiti, the eradication of polio, and more. For more information, to purchase tickets, donate an auction item, or be a sponsor, visit www.twistedvintner.org.

The food vendors will include Acme, the Concordville Inn, the Meat House, Avenue Kitchen, Outback, Bertucci’s, Cask Bistro and Tap, Not Your Average Joes, Pescatore’s Italian Restaurant, and La Porta. Beverages will come from from Cosi, Penns Woods Winery, Galer Estate Winery, Chaddsford Winery, Paradocx Vineyard, McKenzie Brew House, and Two Stones Brewery.

For membership inquiries for the Concordville Chadds Ford Rotary club, or for more information, email ccfrotary@gmail.com

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