Around Town March 28

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 28, 2019

Chanticleer to perform at Unionville High School on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.

• Unionville High School presents Chanticleer in concert on Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer celebrates its 40th anniversary this season.

• Iron Butterfly, the band behind the record-breaking song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” will perform at The Kennett Flash on Thursday, April 4, 2019. All tickets are $50. Tickets are available at www.kennettflash.org. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show time is 8 p.m.

• State Rep. Stephen Barrar will hold a shredding event and drug take-back from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13 at his district office at 1 Beaver Valley Road — the northwest corner of Beaver Valley and Route 202.

• THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Tom Quinn, environmental health supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, will present Safety of Well Water and Septic Systems, an overview for homeowners for how to keep their wells and septic systems safe and healthy at a talk hosted by the Pennsbury Land Trust. Learn about permits, installation, and basic maintenance requirements for each. The event is free and scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 11 at the Pennsbury municipal building.

• Due to demolition work being done at the Bush Hill Farm property, the Concord Township Dog Park(30 Bethel Road) is closed. For the health and safety of people and pets, the Dog Park will remain closed while demolition work continues. Residents will be notified when the Dog Park reopens.

• The Center for the Creative Arts presents its Spring 2019 class and workshop offerings. With nearly 50 classes and workshops, there is something for every level of artist. New and exciting programs offered at CCArts this spring include plein air at Mt. Cuba, silk scarf painting, toddler & caregiver workshop, family symbol workshop, beer brewing with dewpoint, auditioning for the stage and more. The Center for the Creative Arts is located at 410 Upper Snuff Mill Road and Route 82, Yorklyn. For more information about CCArts, visit the website at www.ccarts.org, or call the center at 302-239-2434.

Summer programs and camps at West Chester University.

• West Chester University today announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area youth from ages 4 – 18. In all, more than 24 camps are offered throughout the summer, ranging in specialty from technology to arts to a variety of sports offerings. Information and links to registration can be found at www.wcupa.edu/summercamps/

• The Friends Folk Club kicks off its 33rd season with a rare area performance by The Ronstadt Brothers, on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Ronstadt Brothers, represents five generations of the family’s musical traditions in North America. They present a new and fresh take on the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their family’s heritage while offering innovative original material to millennials discovering the treasure of roots music. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is located at 116 Lancaster Pike Oxford, PA 19363. Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this concert will benefit St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items which will be given to the local area food cupboards. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under free. For more information and reservations call: 610-869-8076.