• Longwood Gardens is offering furloughed federal workers — and up to three guests — free admission throughout the remainder of the partial federal government shutdown. Federal workers must show valid government ID to redeem the offer.
• Da Vita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc., will host an open house on Monday, Jan. 21, at its location at 265 Wilmington West Chester Pike. The open house will provide an opportunity for the community to tour the center, interact with dialysis care specialists and receive educational materials about kidney disease care and prevention. The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 265 Wilmington West Chester Pike (Route 202).
• A benefit, being referred to as a “benefiddle” will be held for local fiddler and violin teacher David Poland at the Kennett Flash on Friday, Jan. 25 from 7:30 to 11:15 p.m. Poland suffered a brain aneurysm in September and has been unable to support himself. Members of Buffalo Chip & the Heard, The Blue Corn Dawgs, The Brandywine Valley Green Grass Ramblers and Brad Newsome & Friends will be staging the benefit performance. Tickets are on sale now at kennettflash.org.
• A new exhibit at the Delaware Museum of Natural History opens on Jan. 26. Design Zone is an interactive, hands-on exhibit where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design. Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones, all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation: art, music, and engineering. The exhibit runs through May 12. Admission is $9 for ages 3-59, $8 for seniors, $3 for children ages 1-2. It’s free for babies under 12 months and for museum members.
• The Chadds Ford Historical Society is holding its 11th annual plein air, Paint Out Chadds Ford, Feb.7-9. The event is popular with artists who like the challenge of winter painting and are interested in capturing the beauty of Brandywine Valley ’s historic farms and landscapes. Paint Out Chadds Ford closes with a special artists reception and exhibition held at the Society’s Barn Visitors Center on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Admission is $10 per person. Guests can meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments and view the completed paintings, which will also be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from each painting sold helps support the Chadds Ford Historical Society. For more information about Paint Out Chadds Ford and to purchase tickets please visit our website www.chaddsfordhistory.org. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.
• PAWS for People will be conducting training for potential pet therapy teams in Kennett Square during February. Sessions are planned for Mondays Feb. 14 and 28 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Friends Home, 147 W. State Street. Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs should attend. Pre-registration required:Go to www.pawsforpeople.orgor call 302-351-5622 for more information.
• The sixth annual Used (Gently) Sports Equipment Sale benefitting UHS Baseball will take place on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 in the auxiliary gym. Until then, we are NOW accepting gently used equipment donations for all sports/ recreation activities. Equipment from all sports and recreational activities accepted (Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Baseball, Lacrosse, Basketball and so much more. There are three easy ways to donate: 1- We will accept donations during special drop events on Saturday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 2 at the UHS gym entrance. From noon to 2 p.m. Simply drive up and we will help you unload. 2- Community pickup event Sat Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 pm. To arrange a pick up please email brianmatson@comcast.net. 3- Email Brian Matson at brianmatson@comcast.netand we can arrange a pickup or drop off convenient for you.
• Legally Blonde - The Musical is coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington for three performances only, Feb. 23 & 24. The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming of age story of Broadway’s brightest heroine. Tickets are on sale now at BroadwayInWilmington.org, by phone at 302-888-0200, or by visiting The Playhouse Box Office at 1007 N. Market Street, Wilmington. Show times are 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets start at $40, with discounts available for seniors and groups of 10 or more.
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