Behind the Easel
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 20, 2016
7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational PaintersOctober 20 – November 19, 2016
Oct
13
Thu
What do you want to see in a new library? Join Kennett Library stakeholders on Thursday, Oct 13, a.t the Kennett Fire Co. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to describe your wish list for a new regional library center in Kennett Square. What is important to you: easy access for seniors or parents with children? more meeting rooms or study space? longer hours? better parking? Tell us what matters to you, big or small. At 7 p.m., the team of architects and planners will update the audience on the feedback.
The Chester County District Attorney and Chester County Sheriff invite you to turn in your expired or unused medication for safe disposal on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the high school from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Products accepted will include prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets and capsules, liquid medications in their original containers, prescription patches, medical creams and ointments, vitamins, nasal sprays, and pet medicines. Prohibited items include intravenous solutions, injectables (i.e. EpiPens), syringes, needles,hydrogen peroxide, compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g. asthma inhalers), Iodine-containing medications, thermometers, or alcohol. During the same time period, the school will feature its annual flu clinic, a partnership with the county Health Department. There will be no online pre registration this year. Participants are asked to bring their insurance cards, if insured; insurance will be verified on-site. Consent forms are required. They can be downloaded and filled out ahead of time or at the clinic.
Oct 13 @ 19:00 – 21:00
Tavern Talks: Very Superstitious: Fears, False Notions and Fables
What superstitions do you believe in? On October 13th from 7-9 pm at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns-Brinton House tavern, come explore various fears, lore and haunted tales from the Colonial era. A sampling of activities for the evening include performances by Colonial magician Levram the Great, fortune telling, ghost stories, superstitions and other surprises you’ll just have to attend to unearth. Special guests The Prana House will demonstrate why female healers were often thought to be witches. And what better setting for this than a 300-year-old potentially haunted tavern! *Levram the Great will have two performances, 7:30 and 8:30, so be sure to plan accordingly!
Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Talks takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct
14
Fri
Listen for creatures of the night in the Bucktoe Creek Preserve’s woodland habitat. Great horned, Screech and Barred Owls are known to roam the preserve!
Oct
15
Sat
Oct 15 @ 10:00 – 15:00
International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill
What: All ages welcomed to participate in a Public Archaeology program!
GLEN MILLS, PA – Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10 am-3pm as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day.
This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. Members of the public are invited to assist professional archaeologists with excavations. Current excavations focus on the area of the property between the 1704 Grist Mill and the site’s Archive building, originally a general store. Previous archaeological digs this year have uncovered portions of the tunnels that enclose the tail races for the grist mill and attached sawmill, with some interesting and unexpected finds along the way. Much more remains to be explored in these locations. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the discoveries!
This event is free to the public and open to all ages. No reservations are required. If you would like to help out with the dig, be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and close-toed footwear. Bring work gloves if you have them; the site has a limited number of pairs to lend. For more information about getting involved with public archaeology at Newlin Grist Mill, call the site at 610-459-2359. To learn more about International Archaeology Day, visit https://www.archaeological.org/archaeologyday.
About The Nicholas Newlin Foundation
Founded in 1960, the purpose of the Nicholas Newlin Foundation is to preserve our land and historic buildings for the pleasure and education of the public.
In an area of urban growth, the Foundation maintains open land as a refuge for plants, animals, and birds, and for the people who come to enjoy them. In an era of high technology, it offers visitors insights into the vanished life of the rural eighteenth century. This two-fold objective of environmental and historical concerns is combined in a single theme wherever possible.
Following the ideals of its founder, E. Mortimer Newlin, the Foundation will strive to enhance its service to the public, while securing its future by managing its finances wisely.
Brandywine Valley Quilters
QUILT SHOW
October 15, 2016 10-5 pm
October 16, 2016 10-4 pm
Brookhaven Municipal Building
2 Cambridge Road Brookhaven, PA 19015
Daily Admission $8.00 – under 12 free
| · NACQJ Judged Show | · Quilt Appraisal by Karen Devers |
| · Bazaar | · Book Signing by RaNae Merrill |
| · Demonstrations | · Raffle Quilt Drawing |
| · Door Prizes | · Quilters Boutique |
| · Merchant Mall | · Quilters Cafe |
For more information and directions visit
Saturday October 15 1-7 pm
Join us to celebrate the 2016 Harvest
Local Food, Music, Hayrides & Artisan Vendors
Local Food by Yo'R So Sweet Offering Sensational Sweet and Savory Crepes Music by Local Artist Mike McDevitt Music Vendors Include- Local Cheeses by Medowset Farm, Local Meats by Plantation Delight Farm, Homemade Candies by Robins Candies, Homemade Soy Candles by Candle Krazy, Passionista Fashion Truck & More
Harvest Festival guests will receive a sample of our unreleased 2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc as well as have the opportunity to place preorders. This much anticipated small lot of 38 cases will move quickly. Be sure to attend the Harvest Festival if you have been waiting for its release.
Other available wines for tasting, by glass or bottle are
2012 merlot, 2013 reserve merlot, 2013 &. 2014 Chardonnay and 2014 Riesling.
To learn more about our winery or to arrange a tour or tasting, email us at [email protected] or call us at 215-436-9154
One of the earliest, if not the very first, monument dedicated to those who served in Vietnam is about to be rededicated after years of obscurity and neglect.
It had been forgotten, rediscovered, reclaimed and then stolen, but a replica of the Chadds Ford’s Vietnam monument is about to be dedicated during a ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Brandywine Mills Shopping Center, 751 Wilmington Pike in Glen Mills. The location is part of a green space between a row of shops and the Wegmans supermarket.
October 15, 2016: BINGO NIGHT
Bingo Prizes are Designer Handbags
Raffles for Designer Handbags, Baskets and more.
Also 50/50 Raffle
Proceeds support the
Music Therapy Program at Adult Care of Chester County
Location: Adult Care of Chester County
201 Sharp Lane
Exton, PA 19341
General parking at the Exton United Methodist Church (next door) there is a footbridge for access to Adult Care of Chester County sidewalk
Handicapped parking in front lot of Adult Care of Chester County
October 15, 2016
Preview 6:00 PM BINGO starts 7:00 PM
Food and beverages will be available for purchase starting 6:00 PM
Or, if you'd like, you can bring your own.
Admission:
$30.00 in advance
$35.00 at the door if space available
Contact:
[email protected] or Dave Shull at 610 363-8044 to make your reservation and pay with a credit card or click on this link to make your reservation and pay by check or credit card.
Cash, Check, Credit Card accepted at the door for admission and additional games.
Cash needed for raffles and food purchases.
Bring friends, family, neighbors or co-workers and reserve a table.
Please spread the word! We are happy to send flyers to additional people, just send their email address to [email protected]
Don't Miss Out... Reserve Your Seat Today!!
DONATE
If you cannot attend but would like to support Adult Care of Chester County, click on the DONATE button to make an on-line donation.
Oct
16
Sun
Longwood Fire Company’s annual open house is part of the organization’s 95th anniversary celebration.
Free family event takes place Sunday, October 16
“Longwood has rendered great service to our neighbors for 95 years,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “We invite everyone to join us for our open house and interact with our team.”
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public on Sunday, October 16. The fire company is located at 1001 East Baltimore Pike. The open house takes place from noon until 3:00 p.m. and food and beverages will be served. A raffle will also take place.
“As is tradition, we will be opening our bay doors to welcome everyone to our station, and to showcase our fire apparatus, equipment, and talent for the community we serve,” McCarthy said. “We have a great line up of activities for all ages.”
The LifeNet Air Medical Chopper is scheduled to land at 12:30 p.m. and will be at the open house for two hours. A vehicle rescue demonstration using the Jaws of Life will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tours of the station will be given.
Child identification fingerprinting will be available courteously of the Kennett Township Police Department. Also, flu shots will be provided by Walgreens. For the children, there will be face painting and glow in the dark junior fire hats just in time for Halloween.
Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information see www.longwoodfireco.com.
Oct
18
Tue
October 18th – 6:30 - 8:30 - Rescue Dog’s Rock – The Gables Chadds Ford
November 9th – 6:30 - 8:30 - Northwest Victim’s Services – The Chart House Philadelphia
November 15th – 6:30 - 8:30 - Camp Achieve – Epilepsy Foundation of SEPA – The Gables Chadds Ford
Oct
19
Wed
WHAT: Science Seminar Series, presented by Axalta Coating Systems
WHO: Stroud Water Research Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19
WHERE: The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Seminar on Health of the Delaware River Basin
Encompassing more than 13,500 square miles from New York to Delaware, the waters of the Delaware River Basin impact the lives of 15 million people who rely on these waters for drinking and agricultural and industrial use. This watershed directly impacts the health and economics of our region.
Stroud Water Research Center has been studying the Delaware River Basin for 25 years, and the Stroud Center’s research and restoration are instrumental in shaping the future of fresh water throughout the region.
Join Entomologist John Jackson, Ph.D., and Director of Watershed Restoration Matt Ehrhart on Wednesday, October 19 at The Union League of Philadelphia as they discuss the Stroud Center’s work in the Delaware River Basin including our role in the Delaware River Watershed Initiative (DRWI), an unprecedented collaboration of more than 50 nonprofits to protect and restore water quality in the Delaware River Watershed.
Enjoy an evening at the historic Union League of Philadelphia while learning about the work of the Stroud Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception. The lecture, presented by Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family.
For more information or to buy tickets, please visit http://www.stroudcenter.org/events.
#About Stroud Water Research Center
Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions that affect water quality and availability around the world. Stroud Water Research Center is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. For more information, please visit www.stroudcenter.org
About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings Industry
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
join us for an evening with our local politicians.
BPA is proud to host:
Chris Quinn- State Representative
Steve Barrar – State Representative
Cocktails upstairs beginning at 6:15 pm.
Heavy Appetizers starting at 7:00 pm.
Members and their guests $30
Non Members $40
Prepay your meal with our online checkout.
https://chaddsfordlive.com/product-category/bpa-of-western-delaware-county/
Oct
20
Thu
The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters
Featuring paintings by Steven Assael, Bo Bartlett, Debra Bermingham, Margaret Bowland, Paul Fenniak, Scott Fraser, F. Scott Hess, Lauire Hogan, Robert C. Jackson, Alan Magee, Janet Monafo, John Moore, Charles Pfahl, Scott Prior, Stone Roberts, Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin, Daniel Sprick, Will Wilson, and Jerome Witkin.
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Oct
21
Fri
“Why do you do what you do?” Attendees will be challenged to reflect on the passions of their heart such that those passions can be increasingly aligned with day-to-day activities to increase personal influence and impact.
Program to be held at Willowdale Chapel, Kennett Square.
The morning Live2Lead simulcast will feature:
- John C. Maxwell – Amazon.com top author on leadership
- Simon Sinek – Author of Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last
- Liz Wiseman – Author of Multipliers
- Dan Cathy – CEO, Chick-fil-A
The afternoon session will feature Greg Bennick and a “6 for 10”:
- Greg Bennick, is a very entertaining leadership speaker from Seattle, WA. Visit the following link to get a sense for Greg’s presentation style and why you will want to hear him speak: http://gregbennick.com/entertainment/.
- The 6 for 10 involves 6 speakers, taking 10 minutes each, to answer the question “Why do you do what you do?” and includes:
o Phil Clemens – CEO, Hatfield Quality Meats (Retired)
o Michael Duncan – President/CEO, Chester County Hospital
o Mark Fischer – Owner, Castle Valley Mill
o Roger Nielsen – Owner, Abbey Group
o Pamela Rainey Lawler – Founder, Philabundance
A variety of ticket options are available for this event including Preferred, Reserved, General Admission, and Group tickets. Several packages include bonus components such as autographed copies of The 15 Irrefutable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell, and Mastermind training sessions (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Strengths Finder) following the Live2Lead event. See the registration page for details at www.l2l-chestercounty.com.
The goal of Live2Lead – Chester County 2015, was to produce an event worthy of doing again and the survey feedback said mission accomplished. To get a sense for what the 2015 event was like please watch the 3-minute video at www.live2lead-philadelphia.com. There will be terrific food, books, prizes (including an Amazon Fire HD10 tablet), entertainment, and an overall fun learning experience. I hope you will consider being a part of Live2Lead – Chester County 2016, and will consider bringing a friend with you.
For the event brochure go to: http://myleadershipu.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Live2Lead-ChesterCo.pdf.
State Sen. Tom Killion invites the public to learn more about state programs and services available to senior citizens. Free health screenings and refreshments will also be provided.
The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct
22
Sat
On Saturday, Oct. 22, Natural Lands Trust is hosting its Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space at its 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to choose from three courses – a 10K run, a 5K run, and a two-mile fun run-walk. Proceeds from ChesLen Chase for Open Space will benefit Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania. All participants can celebrate after the race with food, craft beer, and live music. The event’s sponsor, Victory Brewing Company, will provide one free BBQ sandwich and one free beer (age 21 and older) to all participants. Additional sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase from Victory’s iconic “Brew Pub on Wheels. Preregistration (before Oct. 7) is $40 for the 10K race, $30 for the 5K race, and $20 for the 2-mile fun run-walk. Kids ages 12 and under are free but must be registered to participate. Members of Natural Lands Trust receive an additional $5 discount. Learn more and register online at www.natlands.org/cheslenchase.
Join TLC Apiarist, Dan Borkoski, for an inside look at the busy, buzzy world of honeybees. Get a close-up look at a hive during routine inspection while gaining practical beekeeping knowledge. Don’t miss this great opportunity for non-beekeepers, prospective beekeepers, and new beekeepers interested in seeing another apiary. Protective veils will be available. If you have your own gear, please bring it along!
Oct 22 @ 14:00 – 17:00
Take a unique tour of significant historical sites within Southern Chester County. Start at the site of the former Chandler Mill before hiking the former mill race. We will hike through the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve to learn about area history while exploring home sites and ruins before visiting the Bucktoe Cemetery, final resting place of at least 8 members of the Civil War Colored Troops. Learn about the archaeology being conducted to determine the church site before exploring the lands of the free African American community known as Timbuktu. The hike will provide a sneak peek at the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve and Red Clay Creek Local Historic District! Light refreshments will be provided.
The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
A crisp fall evening offers the perfect time to get out with the family to enjoy music, pageantry, and fun, and Unionville High School has just the opportunity. On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 6 to 10 p.m., the school will present “March on the Brandywine,” a marching band competition featuring 11 of the area’s best high school marching bands and color guards. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, free for ages 5 and under. Food, including Unionville's famous hand-cut, fresh – never frozen! – band fries, will be available for purchase, along with programs and music-related items.
FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE will launch its season at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on October 22 -23, 2016, with one of the most beloved ballets, Swan Lake. Set to the hauntingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, Swan Lake tells the love story of Prince Siegfried and the Swan Queen Odette. This timeless story of good against evil is the greatest of all romantic ballets and is most approachable and visually pleasing with something for everyone to enjoy.
Please visit our website for tickets and more information http://www.firststateballet.com/upcomingshows/
Donate to our cause a www.firststateballet.com/support/
Oct 22 @ 20:00 – Oct 23 @ 01:00
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art invites area residents 21 and over to throw caution to the wind, glitter in the air, and relive the fabulous disco era. The All Hallows’ Eve Costume Ball will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the museum courtyard. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes. Tickets include open bar, refreshments, music, costume contest and more. All proceeds raised will support programs of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. To purchase tickets, visit https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/24th-All-Hallows-Eve-Costume-Ball.
Oct
23
Sun
Duel Perspective Talk
with Robert C. Jackson and Dr. Henry Adams
Sunday, October 23 1:30-2:30 pm
When: October 23, 2016 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: Free for members $5 for Non-Members
In this unique talk, visitors will explore contemporary representational painting through the eyes of an artist and a scholar. Truth & Vision exhibiting artist Robert C. Jackson and Dr. Henry Adams, Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University, will discuss the current state of realism and its roots in the Brandywine Valley. Talk will be followed by a signing of the exhibition catalogue, Behind the Easel, authored by Jackson.
Delaware Art Museum
Oct
25
Tue
Chadds Ford Civic Association will honor Dr. Robert Craig on October 25 at 7 pm at the Brandywine River Museum Lecture Room
Oct
26
Wed
Operation Warm RunInspired Race
Sunday October 23, 2016, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for for the RunInspired 10K at Winterthur, supporting Operation Warm. For more information, visit their website http://runinspiredraces.com or call 717-507-3772.
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