Helen Sipala makes a point while giving a tour of Painter’s Folly during a plein air event at the property on Route 1. Chadds Ford Township bought the property from the Sipalas last year and wants to hold the outdoor painting event on a monthly basis.

• Calligrapher Pam Bennett will be back at Rachel Kohl Library on Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. to teach how to transform old books into works of mixed-media art by adding pockets, pop-ups, and more. Registration is required. To register, phone 610-358-3445. • Hot Club Of Cowtown will perform at The Kennett Flash on Friday, July 26. Tickets are available at www.kennettflash.org. ...