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Overcome your plein air challenges at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Photo from of Mt. Cuba Center.)

With Mt. Cuba’s gardens as the muse and Randall Graham as your en plein air instructor, artists can overcome the challenges of landscape painting by creating a plan. Learn color-mixing, drawing, composing, and basic set-up tips in a skillful and encouraging environment. The date is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to register, go here.

PennDOT’s photo and driver’s license and photo centers will be closed this Saturday through Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.

The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates will host an evening of commemoration at their annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Sept. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at Brandywine Battlefield Park. This Sept. 11, is the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine and the 21st anniversary of the 2p01 terror attacks.

The Delaware County Symphony opens its 2022-2023 season on Oct. 16. (Photo from Delaware County Symphony.)

The Delaware County Symphony 2022-2023 Symphony Series, Mythology and Majesty, begins Oct. 16 with renditions of Carl Nielsen’s Helios Overture, Edouard Lalo’s Cello Concerto, Johan Halvorsen’s Entry March of the Boyars, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5. Three other concerts are scheduled with one each in December, March, and May. For program information, go here. For ticketing information, go here.

Newlin Grist Mill will hold its Archeology Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of archaeology fun in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department. Discover the rich archaeological heritage that lies beneath our feet by assisting professional archaeologists in excavating and cleaning the artifacts we find. This year’s festival will also feature the unique opportunity for visitors to see the excavation of the original waterwheel pit on the floor of the 1704 section of the Grist Mill. The event and parking are free. For more information, phone 610-459-2359 or visit the website.

The WSFS branch on Route 202 in Concord Township will host a free shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at its location at 395 Wilmington-West Chester Pike.

The Kennett Heritage Center announces the unveiling ceremony of the new Brandywine Battlefield marker on Friday, September 9 at 4:30 pm at the Kennett Heritage Center, 120 N. Union Street, Kennett Square. The marker commemorates the British “occupation” of Kennett Square on September 10th, 1777.

Randell Spackman, far left, owner of Thornbury Farm, applauds as a sign commemorating Gen. Steven’s Stand at the Battle of Brandywine. Gen. Edward Stevens' troops covered Washington’s retreat and prevented the British from pursuing. That stand took place on what is now Thornbury Farm in Thornbury Township.

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