June 2019 - Page 3 of 7 - Chadds Ford Live

Finalists for $40,000 prize selected

Posted by Press Release on June 20, 2019

Finalists from left to right: Colin MacKnight, Sebastian Heindl, Thomas Gaynor, Bryan Anderson, Rashaan Allwood

Five talented musicians have advanced to the finals of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition to compete for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize. The finalists are Rashaan Allwood (Mississauga, Ontario); Bryan Anderson, (Stockbridge, Ga.); Thomas Gaynor (Wellington, New Zealand); Sebastian Heindl (Gera, Germany); and Colin MacKnight (Morristown, N.J.). The five will play for the top prize on Saturday, June 22 on the famed Longwood Organ.…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 20, 2019

One of the major things someone caring for a dementia patient has to learn is to take care of themselves first. It’s not unlike an aircraft flight attendant telling passengers to put on their own oxygen mask first before helping to put one on a child or passenger having difficulty. That from Kelly McCarthy, the director of Memory Care and Engagement for LCB Senior Living,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 20, 2019

Read more about the article Around Town June 20

Build your own fairy house this Saturday, at the BRM.

• It’s a Fairy House Workshop at the Brandywine River Museum of Art this weekend. Celebrate the beginning of summer and the magic of nature by making a fanciful fairy house for your garden. All ages are welcome. Natural materials will be provided to create an enchanting home. Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 per child; museum members are $16 per adult and $12 per…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 20, 2019

• Charles Joseph (CJ) McClure of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania was among 1,640 students who made the Dean’s List of Dyson College of Arts & Sciences at Pace University. McClure earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters of his freshman year. McClure is majoring in performing arts and is a Pforzheimer Honors College student. • Kelly A. Denton, Noah Davis Highfill,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 19, 2019

Pennsylvania State Police • An unnamed motorist was charged with careless driving after running a vehicle off E. Street Road in East Marlborough Township on May 5. Police said the driver was trying to turn right onto Schoolhouse Road but hit the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. The vehicle, a General Motors Acadia, went into an open field. No injuries were reported. • Charles…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 18, 2019

Linda M. Lynch Mullen, 50, of Garnet Valley, died Saturday, June 15. Linda was raised in Chichester and a graduate of Chichester High School. She had been employed by Garnet Valley School District for the last three years. Linda was devoted to taking care of her family. Survivors include her husband Daniel M. Mullen, her children Lynda (Brian), Daniel and Haley Mullen. She is also…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 18, 2019

As anticipated, Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors again voted for a budget that will raise property taxes in the district. There was no discussion or debate during the June 17 meeting. The vote was 8-0 with Director Gregg Lindner absent. The $90.26 million budget calls for real estate taxes in Chester County municipalities to be 29.16 mills — $2.916 per hundred dollars of assessed property value,…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 18, 2019

Mill Under Dark Sky

The Mill at the Stone Barn is sandwiched between a dark sky and lush greenery, with some sunlight filtering in from the right.

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on June 17, 2019

Read more about the article Beer revolution comes to Thornbury

Farm visitors John and Heloise Osborn, seated, and Ryan Wilkins and Lisa Rider, sample Artillery Brewing’s beers. Rider was the first customer during the soft opening Sunday.

A revolution — sort of — in craft beer has arrived at Thornbury Farm. Farm owner Randell Spackman, along with two partners, are opening Artillery Brewing Co. at the family farm. There was a soft opening on June 16, but a full grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3 from 4-10 p.m. “We’re taking farm to table to a whole new level,” Spackman said.…

Posted by Lora B. Englehart on June 17, 2019

Read more about the article Sail the Antiques Treasure Trail

Lisa Vonderstuk shows flyer for upcoming event

Ahoy! Gather your crew and set sail early next Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 for Chadds Ford’s first Antiques Treasure Trail. Follow your own treasure map to find breath-taking antiques just waiting for you at more than 200 dealers! Perhaps you are looking for something specific or maybe you are looking for a unique surprise. Either way, you are sure to find something…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 17, 2019

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet June 17

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Lucille Lucille is an 11-year-old quirky love-bug. When she’s not enjoying a nap in her bed, she adores going on car rides. With just the right amount of sass, Lucille will follow you around happily. She would love an older home where she can finally find her forever. She…