Around Town Dec. 5

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 5, 2024

• This December, the Chester County History Center will share a spirit of unity and togetherness with the inaugural Season of Lights, a celebration for all community members to share in the warmth of the holiday season. As part of that, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, and in partnership with the Kennett Symphony, the History Center will host a Holiday Concert with KS Brass Quintet. Get into the holiday spirit with festive music for brass. The historic halls will be decked with swag and decor, a true winter treat as part of our celebrations. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for students. Get tickets here.

• The next community conversation regarding C.F. Patton Middle School is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the school. residents. Registration is encouraged, but not required. The Feasibility Study Report will be presented again along with a Recommendation at a special Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Charles F. Patton Middle School. The Board will vote on whether to maintain, renovate, or replace the current school at its Feb. 18 meeting.

Learn some pyrographic art at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, Dec. 13.

• Mt. Cuba Center is offering an in-person course on making wood-burned artwork. Pyrography: Holiday Ornament Workshop is scheduled for This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Discover different wood-burning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple-to-use wood-burning pen. Leave this workshop with unique ornaments that will make the perfect holiday gift or addition to your tree. Woodburning supplies, gift-wrapping materials, and festive holiday snacks are provided. The cost for the workshop is $79. Go here to register.

• Rachel Kohl Library is holding a PAWS for Reading event on Saturday, Dec. 14 beginning at 10:30 a.m. PAWS for reading is a program where children can practice reading to therapy dogs. The therapy dogs provide a gentle, judgment-free zone for kids who are learning to read or just like to read to dogs. PAWS for Reading will be in the library's community room or the library's reference area. Registration is required, so please call or stop in at the library to register. 610-358-3445, [email protected].

Spark your scientific imagination at Hagley Museum.

• They’re calling it Science Sparks. Science Sparks is a drop-in family program at Hagley Museum that encourages innovation and creativity as visitors are given a hands-on engineering challenge to complete. Visitors may build, test, and redesign their creations as they take on the role of engineer. There are 10 sessions for the remainder of the year, and they are included with general admission. Go here for dates and tickets.

Santa makes his appearance at Olde Ridge Village last Saturday.

The mushroom arrives for its scheduled drop in Kennett Square on New Years Eve.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.