Community Calendar

Thursday, August 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Enjoy a FREE continental breakfast and networking lunch!
• Learn your sales strategy and how to win in a competitive market during a seminar presented by SCORE.
• Participate in a Scavenger Hunt!
• Raffles drawn every hour!

Concord Country Club
1601 Old Wilmington Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382

Free admission to attend if pre-registered. Click here to pre-register

$20 at the Door for walk-in

Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Art Sounds

Thursdays through August 25 

Session A: 10 a.m. B: 11 a.m

New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture!  For ages 2-8 with a grown up. July 28: Use jazz music to create beautiful "magic paintings" with watercolors. Meet artist Bryan Collier, who will sign copies of his books from 11 a.m. to noon. Register now.

More information

Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members

Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

MURDER MYSTERY, 6:30-9 p.m.

Location: Downtown Kennett Square

The Brandywine Valley’s favorite whodunit is back with The Mystery of the American Mushroom Party. 

Meet the detective at the scene of the crime, the Genesis Walkway (101 E. State Street) to gather clues, question murder suspects in participating downtown locations, and attempt to identify the murderer and solve The Mystery of Art in the Kennett Shiitakes. Prizes will be awarded to random winners.

Here is a little bit of back story:

The Mystery of the American Mushroom Party

The time has finally come. John Walker Goodluck is preparing to see his dream of a viable third party presidential bid for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt’s Progressive Party in 1912. After winning the largest lottery jackpot is US history a decade ago, Goodluck had used his winnings to build a national organization that is now prepared to run candidates for local and statewide offices in all 50 states, 200 congressional house and senate races, and even to put forth a credible presidential candidate. With the negative ratings of the major political parties running at an all-time high, the American Mushroom Party (AMP) is ready to burst forth at all levels. Delegates that have been chosen at state caucuses and conventions have begun arriving in Kennett Square to select the party’s presidential nominee.

The process has drawn a curious array of contenders: celebrities with political ambitions, also-rans in the major party presidential contests, professional civil servants and former generals, and several business tycoons.   With the lull in activity from the major parties following the conclusion of their party conventions, the national press is preparing to cover the AMP convention proceedings in a way that third party contenders have never before experienced. The streets of Kennett have swelled with AMP party delegates, aspiring candidates, members of the media, and potential campaign contributors.

John Walker Goodluck has been floating on air for weeks from the growing excitement. And then on the eve of the convention tragedy has stuck. John Walker Goodluck has been found in the Genesis Walkway, dead from an apparent blow to the head. There is a murderer in our midst and it is up to the good citizens of Kennett Square to investigate and bring the culprit to justice.

Click here to download program guide for the 2016 Murder Mystery Art Stroll 

Participant Details:

· Participants of the Murder Mystery Art Stroll will pick up a map with participating locations, general suspect information, and worksheet from the detective in the Genesis Walkway (101 E. State Street)

· Participants will investigate the murder by determining holes in suspect stories by using the questions, answers, and clues provided by the detective, murder suspects, and suspicious characters

· Suspects, denoted by costumes and potential murder weapons, will be stationed at various participating locations in downtown Kennett Square

Assortment of bisque ware pieces to paint!

Bowls, Plates, Mugs, platters, tiles, seasonal items

prices rage from $10 + depending on item selected.  

Pieces are ready for pick up in about a week

Oxford Art Alliance

For parties of 6 or more, please consider a private party.

 Private Painting Parties!!

Select stock piece of bisqueware or special order piece to paint.

Private room and instructor for 1.5 hours

$40 party fee + cost of bisqueware items.

Please email to schedule your private painting party!

http://www.oxfordart.org/#!paint-your-own-pottery/zcchj

Sarah Bigham | Art Show: Medical History, Reimagined

Date: August 6th & 7th from 3-7pm each day

Chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham turned her experiences as a patient with chronic pain into an artwork series.  She created the artwork by dissolving supplements, those she takes or has taken, and medications no longer needed, in water and using the resultant mixture to create her paintings. The resulting blend of muted colors conveys Sarah’s beautifully personal journey through chronic pain. In other series, Sarah uses wine and other edibles as paint.

PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families

August 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free admission all day to Brandywine River Museum of Art!

Schedule:  

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  - Art activities, gallery seek-and-find

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Story time with Mr. Jason of Middletown Library

12:30 p.m. - Presentation by illustrator Raúl Colón

1:30 p.m. - Book signing by illustrator Raúl Colón

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 at 2 p.m.

Join us for another summer wrap & scarf party.

Design a gorgeous hand painted jacket/wrap or scarf with your personal touches. Jacket comes in green, blue, or peach and you embellish with designs of your choice. Looks great as a swimsuit coverup, or with jeans or leggings, or just as a light jacket. All materials & personal instruction supplied PLUS a complimentary glass of Wilson wine.

Jacket - $45; or scarf - $35. Reply to this newsletter to register, or call Sally 610 506 8439.

Wilson Winery & Art Gallery

4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362

Sarah Bigham | Art Show: Medical History, Reimagined

Date: August 6th & 7th from 3-7pm each day

Chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham turned her experiences as a patient with chronic pain into an artwork series.  She created the artwork by dissolving supplements, those she takes or has taken, and medications no longer needed, in water and using the resultant mixture to create her paintings. The resulting blend of muted colors conveys Sarah’s beautifully personal journey through chronic pain. In other series, Sarah uses wine and other edibles as paint.

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host its 21^st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at Radley Run Country Club.

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host its 21st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament  at Radley Run Country Club.

The event's proceeds will benefit the SCCCC High School Scholarship Fund, which has been awarding scholarships to area students since 1995. Individual golfers are $225 and foursomes are $825.  Hole sponsorships are also available.

Each year the SCCCC awards three, $1,000 scholarships to deserving students in the Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts. In addition, the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund provides three scholarships, valued at $575 each to high school students to attend the Foundation for Free Enterprise Summer Business Camp, where they spend a week with other students in interactive workshops learning the principals of free enterprise and entrepreneurship.

The 21^st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament includes a luncheon beginning at 11 am and the tournament beginning at 12:30 pm. A reception and scholarship dinner conclude the day at 5:30 pm. The scholarship dinner recognizes the 2016 SCCCC scholarship recipients.

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, the region's leading pro-business member organization, is dedicated to the growth and development of its members and the business community by providing opportunities to connect businesses and support sustainable economic development.

Founded in 1929 in Kennett Square, the chamber’s nearly 500 member businesses consist of influential business leaders and professionals, not-for-profits, institutions, legislative leaders, and more. The chamber hosts more than 70 events and programs each year in the Southern Chester County region. To join or learn more about the Chamber, visit www.scccc.com.

To register contact Cheryl Kuhn at [email protected] , 610.444.0774 or visit www.scccc.com.

Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members

Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Art Sounds

Thursdays through August 25 

Session A: 10 a.m. B: 11 a.m

New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture!  For ages 2-8 with a grown up. July 28: Use jazz music to create beautiful "magic paintings" with watercolors. Meet artist Bryan Collier, who will sign copies of his books from 11 a.m. to noon. Register now.

Event scheduled for Saturday, August 13 that Hibernia County Park

Saturday, August 13, Chester County welcomes hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate traditional music at the 88 th annual Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. The event runs from 10 AM – 4 PM at Hibernia County Park in Wagontown.

Beginning at 9:00 AM, groups and individuals may register to play on the main stage on a first-come, first-served basis. Solo acts are allotted 10 minutes, and up to 20 minutes for groups.

At 10:00 AM, Remington Riders take center stage, leading into a continually changing slate of performers.

A highlight of the day is the jamming and singing taking place throughout the venue. Visitors can stroll through the event grounds and listen to the blend of music heard amidst Fiddlers’ Field. In the woodlands flanking the stage, musicians play tunes using a variety of instruments such as guitars, banjos, and mandolins, and perform styles such as bluegrass, old-time and gospel. Lawn chairs are encouraged. Canopies, tents and alcohol are not permitted. An ATM is available on site. Pets are welcome but must be on a six-foot lead.

The Old Fiddlers’ Picnic features more than 30 vendor s offering a variety of craft items and novelties, as well as food options with menus ranging from BBQ and funnel cakes to smoothies. Tours of the 19th century Hibernia Mansion are offered throughout the afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM. A $3 donation per person is requested.

Children and those new to string instruments are encouraged to come learn by observing and talking to the musicians in this relaxed atmosphere. Instrument demonstrations, beginner jam sessions, and children’s activities are also planned.

Old Fiddlers’ souvenir shirts and hats are available for purchase and anyone performing on stage will receive a 2016 commemorative ribbon.

The rain date for the event is Sunday, August 14. Parking is $5.00 per car with no admission fee. Gates open at 8:30 AM.

Despite the changing site and faces, this reunion of “fiddler” friends and music lovers has flourished for decades. Known originally as the "Chester and Delaware Count

ies' Old Fiddlers’," the event was the idea of Mr. S. Anderson. The Picnic, coordinated by Christian Sanderson, began at Crystal Springs Park outside Parkesburg and later moved to Lenape Park, south of West Chester. When Lenape Park closed in 1980, Chester County Parks & Recreation offered to sponsor the Picnic at Hibernia County Park. Mr. Sanderson’s fascination with history and “living records” culminated into a collection housed at the Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford, PA.

Museum representatives will be on site displaying various items.

Hibernia County Park campgrounds must be reserved for both Friday and Saturday night during Old Fiddlers’ weekend. The fee is $15 per night with a maximum of six people and two tents per site. The person reserving the site must be one of the campers and at least 18 years old.

Hibernia County Park is located in Wagontown, four miles north of Coatesville off the Route 82 exit of the Route 30 Bypass. Call 610-383-3812 or visit www.chesco.org/ccparks for more information.

Assortment of bisque ware pieces to paint!

Bowls, Plates, Mugs, platters, tiles, seasonal items

prices rage from $10 + depending on item selected.  

Pieces are ready for pick up in about a week

Oxford Art Alliance

For parties of 6 or more, please consider a private party.

 Private Painting Parties!!

Select stock piece of bisqueware or special order piece to paint.

Private room and instructor for 1.5 hours

$40 party fee + cost of bisqueware items.

Please email to schedule your private painting party!

http://www.oxfordart.org/#!paint-your-own-pottery/zcchj

Kennett Symphony Orchestra performs at Longwood Gardens

http://ksccmusic.org/

Sunday-Free Mimosa Bar

Brunch from 10-2 for $19.95-This Sunday, August 14th only,
we will include a mimosa bar with OJ, pomegranate and strawberry puree at
no extra charge

 Artisanal Tasting

Date: August 14th from 2-6pm

Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery would like to invite you to our first of many Artisanal Tasting Event! We will be featuring award winning cheeses from the Chester County Cheese Artisans (The Farm at Doe Run,Amazing Acres Goat Dairy & Birchrun Hills Farm), bread from La Baguette Magique & chocolate from Éclat Chocolate alongside our wines on Sunday, August 14th from 2-6pm at the winery. Each artisan will have some of their products for you to sample & purchase. Join us for a day of delicious local food & wine.

Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members

Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

Andrew Wyeth: Beyond the Obvious Gallery Talk

August 17, 2 p.m.

Explore the creative impulses and enigmatic qualities often underlying the artist's work with Audrey Lewis, curator, in the Andrew Wyeth Gallery.

Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Animal Safari

August 18, 10 or 11 a.m.

Thursdays through August 25 

New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture!  For ages two to eight with a grown up, come for one workshop or all of them! August 12:

Soar to adventure with dynamic illustrations of classic and new stories, then develop an amazing superhero using Model Magic! Register today!

Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Art Sounds

Thursdays through August 25 

Session A: 10 a.m. B: 11 a.m

New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture!  For ages 2-8 with a grown up. July 28: Use jazz music to create beautiful "magic paintings" with watercolors. Meet artist Bryan Collier, who will sign copies of his books from 11 a.m. to noon. Register now.

An exciting summer event series in Downtown Kennett Square! On May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 20th and September 15th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. State Street will be closed from Broad to Center Streets so visitors can enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, strolling entertainers and children’s activities.  Miss Denise from Happy Heart Clown ‘N Stuff will be balloon tying or face painting during the festivities.  The Kennett YMCA, the Garage Community and Youth Center, and the Kennet Public Library will also be setting up activities during this family friendly evening event.  Parking is free in all areas of the Parking Garage after 5 p.m.

MUSIC LINE UP:
May 19th-Josh Komorowski and the Sons of Thunder
June 16th-Hake and Jarema Band 
July 21st-The Sin City Band 
August 18th-Rolling Thunder Blues Review 
September 15th-Wheelhouse 

PAINT NIGHT

PAINTING with ASHLEY

POSEIDON PONDS & GARDENS

August 18, 2016

7 pm– 10 pm

1301 Brintons Bridge Road

Chadd Ford , PA 19317

Come out to a fun filled evening learning how to paint on canvas led by our talented friend Ashley , who will guide you through each step in creating your masterpiece . Take it home and display your hidden talent ! Included is wine from Chaddsford Winery and appetizers from THE GABLES restaurant.

for more information contact: Jason @ 267-886-7662

The Chester County Sheriff's Office invites the public to attend its Fifth Annual Cruise Night, a fundraiser for its K-9 Unit. The event will be held at West Chester University's Farrell Stadium from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. It will include raffles, a deejay, K-9 demonstrations, and an array of vehicles from hot rods to antiques.

OPEN MIKE "to get ready for the HARVEST" EVENT

Friday August 19, 6 to 9 p.m.

You are invited to bring your guitar, your fiddle, your trombone, your voice, or whatever instruments to share your music with us. You can let us know you are coming to play or just SHOW UP! Have fun! Get your band out of the basement! Bring your friends and enjoy some live local music and some homemade local award winning wine.

If it's too hot on the patio, we'll move the music inside the tasting room and the gallery with A/C.
Guests are always welcome to bring refreshments.

http://www.wilsonvineyard.com/