Around Town Aug. 13

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 13, 2020

• Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky will unveil The Philadelphia Orchestra’s reimagined Fall 2020 Season during a webcast 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17. The webcast is at www.philorch.org

• The Chester County Historical Society’s virtual book group discusses “Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the 20th Century” by Margaret O’Mara from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, The session will be held on Zoom. For access, contact eendslow@chestercohistorical.org.

• Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy asks citizens in the Longwood service area to continue their financial support of the life-saving Longwood organization. Citing unanticipated changes and sacrifices because of the COVID19 pandemic, McCarthy said his fire company decided not to do its normal annual solicitation. Yet, Longwood Fire Co. still received some needed personal protective equipment, for which they are appreciative. Contributions can be sent by check to Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square PA 19348-2301 or by visiting www.longwoodfireco.com and clicking on the donation button.

• The first Steamin’ Day of 2020 at the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights will be for members only from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 6. Activities will be curtailed to adhere to state and CDC guidelines. However, the event will include the debut of a newly renovated museum (with controlled entry and capacity), train and Mountain Wagon rides (socially distanced, of course), children’s activities, Lionel electric train display and more! To learn more, visit http://auburnheights.org/visit/what-to-expect/. Advance registration is recommended as capacity will be limited to adhere to current health precautions related to Covid-19. To reserve your arrival time, please go here.

• The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is expanding financial assistance and offering a sibling discount for students attending their learning centers this fall. YGBW’s learning centers will provide academic support, physical fitness activities, and socialization opportunities for children in kindergarten through sixth-grade Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with optional aftercare. YGBW learning centers will provide dedicated academic support to students to complete their schoolwork, as well as fitness and socialization opportunities. A YGBW staff member will supervise each group of 12 students, and a degreed teacher or educational specialist will be available for every two groups, ensuring a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8. Anyone needing financial support to attend YGBW learning centers needs to contact the YGBW team at either childcareadmin@ymcagbw.org or 610-643-9622, x2190 for information.