Around Town June 17

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on June 17, 2021

Nature as Therapy at Mt. Cuba Center.

• It’s Nature as Therapy at Mt. Cuba Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. Explore the foundations of how and why nature is an effective therapeutic medium in today’s world of increasing challenges and stress. Learn about the healing aspects of plants, gardens, and the natural world, and immerse yourself in a restorative experience on a guided walk through Mt. Cuba’s woodland landscapes. The guide is Phyllis D’Amico, a registered horticultural therapist with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. The cost is $49. Go here to register.

• Celebrate Treason Day at Thornbury Farm CSA — 1256 Thornbury Road — in Westtown Township. Treason Day commemorates the last day of the American colonies under British rule. Live music, food, and reenactors will be there. It starts at 4 p.m.

Learn to drive a Model T at the Marshal Steam Museum.

• The Marshal Steam Museum is offering visitors a chance to drive a 1914 Ford Model T. During a four-hour course, participants will learn the history of the Model T, get behind the wheel and take it for a ride. They even get a chance to crank start the car. For more information, phone 302-239-2385, or visit http://bit.ly/ModelTSchool.

• After nearly 450 days of being closed for indoor performances, The Grand Opera House in Wilmington will announce the first batch of indoor shows in our 2021-2022 season on June 22 at 10 a.m. The Grand will hold a venue presale from June 23 through July 5, allowing subscribers, donors, and current audience members to purchase tickets before the general public. Tickets to the general public will go on sale July 6 at 10 a.m. The Grand intends to announce its Broadway in Wilmington season, performed at the historic Playhouse on Rodney Square, in July.

A fundraiser for homeless families at Giordano's Restaurant on June 21,

• Giordano’s Restaurant in Kennett Square will host a fundraiser for homeless families on Monday, June 21. The restaurant, at 633 E. Cypress Street, will donate 15 percent of all dine-in and take-out proceeds to Family Promise of Southern Chester County.

• The Friends of Kennett Library are sponsoring a community Shop & Dine Raffle, with 31 chances to win $100 (two $50 gift certificates) to local shops and restaurants. Every day in July, the library will draw a raffle ticket to win $100 in gift certificates. So, with 31 days in July, there will be 31 chances to win. Raffle tickets are now available through the end of July at the Kennett Library, 216 E. State Street, Kennett Square. One ticket for $10; four for $30; eight for $50; and 20 for $100. Call the Library at 610-444-2702 with any questions about the Shop & Dine Raffle.