• It’s Grandparent's Day at Mt. Cuba gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 8. Stroll through Mt. Cuba's meadow and forested paths or embark on a hayride through our natural lands while celebrating grandparents and spending quality time together. Grandparents enjoy free admission when visiting with a grandchild. Admission for children ages 6-17 is $5; children under age 5 are free.
• Visit historic Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of archaeology fun with the annual Archaeology Festival, held in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department. This year’s festival highlights the industrial legacy of the area, to coordinate with Delaware County’s “Year of Mills 2019.” Local organizations will have displays of archaeological materials and information about excavations that have been conducted in the region, while remotely-operated vehicle demonstrations will show how underwater archaeology is done. Younger visitors will especially enjoy our “Kids Dig” and pottery assembly activities. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.newlingristmill.org or call the site at 610-459-2359.
• Uptown! Speaker Series welcomes NFL Hall of Fame writer Ray Didinger Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The beloved Philadelphia Sports Radio celebrity, author and sportswriter presents, “The NFL at 100: How Pro Football Became America's Game.” He will take the audience on a journey from the game’s humble beginnings to its stronghold as the country’s most popular sport. VIP tickets are available, with preferred seating, a signed copy of the book, private reception with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet with living Philadelphia legend, Ray Didinger. The event is partially sponsored by the West Chester Public Library. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 North High Street, West Chester. Purchase tickets at UptownWestChester.org, at the box office or call 610.356.ARTS(2787).
• Families and car enthusiasts alike are about to be transported to the golden age of early American sports car racing at the Fourth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. The City of Coatesville invites the public to this free event through its historic streets on Saturday Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.coatesvillegrandprix.com. Now in its fourth year, the event has drawn thousands of spectators from all over the tri-state area and beyond and has attracted some of the most incredible and expensive cars, including Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus, Auburn, and other rare race cars and motorcycles. In addition to a full day of racing excitement surrounding Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway, guests can enjoy music, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden for the adults, all just steps away from the start and finish line, plus post-racing awards and entertainment. The event is free and net funds raised benefit the City of Coatesville’s Parks and Recreation Capital Projects.
• Registration has begun for West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts at Uptown!s fall session that begins Sept. 21. Classes are planned for students just beginning to explore theatrical fun, those hoping to build upon skills or talents, and advanced students planning to pursue theatre in the professional industry. Conveniently located in the heart of West Chester, WCStudio is proud to explore with and educate students at state-of-the-art facilities of Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. WCStudio follows the mantra, “exploration and connection leads to authenticity.” By exploring the imagination and engaging in creative exercises, as well as connecting to the inner voice, students arrive at an authentic character that brings truth to any performance. WCStudio at Uptown! is located near parking, restaurants and shopping at 226 North High Street, West Chester. For additional information or to register for classes in this award-winning program visit www.westchesterstudio.com, call: 484-995-2915 or email wcstudio@uptownwestchester.org
• Anson B. Nixon Park will host LCH’s fourth annual community 5k, family walk, and kid’s dash on Saturday, Sept. 21. LCH is a local community health center that provides integrated health and human services for all regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, in the park with live music by Mariachi Flores. The kid’s dash will start at 9 a.m., immediately followed by the 5K start and then the walk start at 9:05 a.m. Students majoring in public health from West Chester University will have health activities during the event. To register, go to https://lacomunidadhispana.org/event/lch-5k-family-walk-childrens-dash/.
• The Brandywine Conservancy’s annual Bike the Brandywine event returns for its fourth year on Sept. 28, with four bike routes — including a new metric century option (100 kilometers/62 miles) — that explore the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Riders can choose from distances of 25-, 45-, 62- and 80-mile routes — each with unique and thrilling experiences for both the recreational or more avid seasoned cyclist. Proceeds from the ride benefit the clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy, which has been dedicated to helping preserve water quality and quantity in the region for over 50 years. Each loop starts and ends at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. A post-ride celebration at the Chadds Ford Historical Society includes free lunch for all riders. The event takes place rain or shine from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance registration is $50 per rider, but the fee will increase closer to the date of the event. To register, visit www.bikethebrandywine.org
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