September 25, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Gear up for Winterthur’s Truck and Tractor Day

Shift into high gear and rev up the family’s fun this fall at Winterthur’s Fifth Annual Truck and Tractor Day.

Families support the Winterthur Fire Department on Truck and Tractor Day. Photo courtesy of Winterthur — Families have fun while helping support the Winterthur Fire Department on Truck and Tractor Day. Photo courtesy of Winterthur

On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids of all ages can hop on a fire truck, try out a tractor, strap on a safety harness and climb a tree like a real arborist, watch a backhoe and crane make big moves, put out a (fake) fire with the Winterthur Fire Company, hitch a hayride, and more. By popular demand, Winterthur’s mechanical cow will be back for kids to milk.

Get creative with farm- and tractor-related crafts in the Brown Horticulture Learning Center. Look for helmets, badges, and coloring book giveaways. Hot dogs, pretzels, and ice cream will be available for purchase.

Truck and Tractor Day is free for members and included with general admission: $20 adults; $18 seniors and students; $5 children ages 2-11. Reservations are not required, but tickets can be reserved online or by calling 800-448-3883.

In case of inclement weather, a cancellation notification will be posted on the Winterthur website – winterthur.org – and the make-up date will be Sunday, Oct. 2.

This year, Winterthur is introducing a new Friday night “Winterthur After Hours” program with a preview of Truck and Tractor Day for adults and children, on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Proceeds of Truck and Tractor Day support the Winterthur Fire Department.

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Spooky, soul-searching experience awaits

Arts & Entertainment

Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting the London Tract Meeting House for the spooktacular Return of the Historic Haunting.

Visitors learn about the “Ticking Tomb” from Martin Wells, reenacting “Septimus Nivens,” who farmed and lived in the area many years ago.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., visitors can tour around the London Tract Cemetery, possibly encountering a few of the interesting souls from times gone by. Take a walk down the Haunted Trail for some spine-tingling fun. The woods are a different place at night; join our ranger on a short night hike.

Organized by Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve and ACT Theater Company, the event will feature refreshments, music, and more. The meetinghouse will be open, and visitors can sit for a spell at the fire pit with a campfire and campfire songs.

The Historic Haunting is free, but donations to offset the cost will be gratefully accepted. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

London Tract Meeting House is located at the intersection of South Bank, Sharpless and Indiantown roads in Landenberg. For more information, visits www.friendsofpawccp.org.

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Natural Lands Trust racing to save open space

Arts & Entertainment

The expansive ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township will be the site of Natural Lands Trust's Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space.

As pastures continue to be swallowed up by developers, Natural Lands Trust is inviting the public to run for preservation at the Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space on Saturday, Oct. 22.

The Third Annual Chase for Open Space will include three courses for different abilities. — The Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space will include three courses for runners of different abilities.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve—one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania, according to a NLT press release.

Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to choose from three courses – a 10K run, a 5K run, and a two-mile fun run-walk. The more challenging 10K run will cross open fields, dense woodlands, marshy wetlands, steep hills, and a creek. The 5K runners will follow a similarly rugged trail while the two-mile participants will take in the scenery on a more leisurely course through meadows and farm fields.

After the race, all participants can celebrate with food, craft beer, and live music. The event’s sponsor, Victory Brewing Company, will provide one free BBQ sandwich and one free beer (age 21 and older) to all racers. Additional sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase from Victory’s iconic “Brew Pub on Wheels,” the release said.

The top overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in six age groups – 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up – for both the 5K and 10K events will receive prizes.

Preregistration (before Oct. 7) is $40 for the 10K race, $30 for the 5K race, and $20 for the 2-mile fun run-walk. Kids ages 12 and under are free but must be registered to participate. Members of Natural Lands Trust receive an additional $5 discount. Learn more and register online at www.natlands.org/cheslenchase. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.

All registrants for the races will receive an exclusive race T-shirt; however, preregistration is required to guarantee shirt size and availability. Pretzel City Sports will provide professional timing services and instant results for 10K and 5K runners.

The ChesLen Preserve, located at 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pa., 19320, is open to the public, free of charge, during daylight hours. With eight miles of trails, it’s a popular destination for hikers, runners, birders, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families.

Natural Lands Trust, the region’s oldest and largest conservation organization, owns and manages a network of 42 nature preserves totaling more than 22,000 acres. It spans 13 counties in two states and includes virtually every major ecosystem type in the region, according to its website.

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Arts center hosting back-to-school bash

Arts & Entertainment

The Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township invites the community to its Third Annual Back to School Arts Party on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The party will celebrate music, art, dance, and drama and will include performances and exhibits from Darlington’s professional teaching artists, plus a collaborative community art project, according to a Darlington press release.

“This fun event is a great way to bring the community together and display all the wonderful, diverse talents of our teachers.” Susan N. Quinn, Darlington’s executive director, said in the release.

In 2014, Darlington hosted the first Back to School Arts Party, attracting more than 150 attendees. The party featured performances from 16 music teaching artists and a gallery of 10 visual art teaching artists.

“It’s a great way to showcase the amazing talents of our teachers while providing a fun environment for people of all ages to experience the arts,” Quinn added in the release.

This year’s performers will include teaching artists David Brown (piano), Jennifer Campbell (piano), Kevin Cope (guitar), Bette Halberg (piano), Ethel Olsen (piano) and Barbara Prugh (trumpet) as well as visual art contributors Tia Santana and Rebecca D’Angeli, the release said.

In between the performances, families can browse the gallery, explore Darlington’s beautiful facilities, meet the teaching artists, enjoy refreshments, and participate a collaborative art project appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Teachers and volunteers will guide participants through creating individual pieces that will be assembled and unveiled during the evening’s finale.

A $20 donation is recommended per family.

Darlington Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts center with classes, lessons and workshops in music, art, dance, and drama for all ages that serves more than 4,000 residents annually. It is located at 977 Shavertown Road in Garnet Valley, less than a mile east of Route 202, just south of Route 1. For more information, visit www.darlingtonarts.org or call 610-358-3632.

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