Every Saturday + Sunday in February from 1 PM - 5 PM
Celebrate the month of love with a walking wine-and-chocolate tour of Chaddsford Winery!
Explore several areas of the historic property as you visit 5 stations featuring artisan chocolates carefully paired with our award-winning wines.
Advanced tickets are $25/person. Arrive anytime between 1pm-5pm on your reserved date (12pm-7pm on Valentine's Day) to take your pairing tour! Space is limited – reserve your spot today.
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PAQUITA & THE YOUNG LADY AND THE HOOLIGAN Passion, Drama and Beauty will fill the Baby Grand Theater in February! Rie Aoki and Ethan Hunter Raysor will grace the stage as the Principals in Paquita. Richy Romero makes his debut as The Hooligan alongside Mary Kate Reynolds as The Young Lady. Saturday, February 17th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18th 2:00 p.m. |
Click below for more information and to buy tickets.
https://www.thegrandwilmington.org/productions/143-twin-bill
Federal Holiday
Speaker Series: Victoria Browning Wyeth
Wyeth on Wyeth: the life and work of Andrew Wyeth
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6:30 pm at UPTOWN! in West Chester
Victoria Wyeth is the granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth and the niece of Jamie Wyeth. With her rich background in the Arts, Victoria will speak about how paintings are made, from a contextual vision, through artistic technique to a finished work. Fun Wyeth family stories and photos will add a fascinating personal side to her story.
Chester County veterans and veteran organizations invited to attend free breakfast hosted by county Recorder of Deeds Rick
All Chester County veterans and veteran organizations are invited to attend the annual free breakfast, hosted by Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. The event takes place on Thursday, February 22, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, Coatesville, in the Academic Building.
“We are deeply grateful for the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 veterans residing in Chester County whose serve ranges from World War II to today’s conflicts around the world,” said Loughery. “So many did not stop after their military service; they continued to protect our citizens across Chester County. At this year’s breakfast, we are paying special tribute to those veterans who have continued to serve our community as first responders. We owe a special debt to these men and women and we will take the opportunity to recognize their patriotism and selfless dedication at our veterans’ breakfast.”
The breakfast is free to all Chester County veterans who register to attend and includes a special briefing by Congressman Lloyd Smucker on federal issues and a discussion on local services by Chester County Veterans Affairs director Lawrence Davidson.
“Chester County has many veterans initiatives that are offered by veterans and other related organizations across a wide geographical area,” said Davidson. “This breakfast brings together many veterans groups, interested businesses and individuals to continue a collaborative county-wide conversation about veteran services; to explore ways in which we can learn from each other and to share ideas that successfully support our veterans.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation of new men’s and women’s underclothing, socks and t-shirts to benefit homeless and hospitalized veterans at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, through David’s Drive 831.
Any veteran who brings his or her DD-214 discharge papers to the breakfast will also be eligible to receive a veteran ID discount card from the Chester County Recorder of Deeds office. The veterans ID discount program offers savings at more than 100 business locations throughout the county. To register to attend the breakfast, Chester County veterans should email [email protected] or call Kayla at the Recorder of Deeds office at 610-344-4083.
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected].
The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
Happy Birthday, Horace Pippin, Family Program
Thurs., Feb 22, 2018, 10:30 am
$5 per child, with one adulted admitted free per child:
Free for members
“Music on the Brandywine”
Thurs., Feb 22, 2018, 6 – 8:30 pm
$12 members, $15 non-members
$8 students through Feb. 21
Prices increase day of performance
http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events
UHS Gymnasium
7500 Unionville Rd
Kennett Square PA 19348
| Chef’s Table Caribbean Dinner at the Brandywine River Museum February 23, 6 p.m. This four-course feast will transport you to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. Enjoy exclusive access to our galleries; a menu including red snapper ceviche, Jamaican conch curry, Hereford beef skirt steak; plus specialty cocktails and beer or wine paired with each delicious course. |
Join us for our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration.
Walk through maple sugaring stations to explore how the tasty topping is turned from sap to syrup.
Then, satisfy your appetite with our famous all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast, complete with a new pancake toppings bar of fresh fruits.
Meet Jim Myers from Ridge Valley Farms to learn about his maple syrup production. Lots of tasty maple treats for sale to take home!
*Pancake Breakfast is a fundraiser for Tyler. All proceeds support our gardens, natural lands, and education opportunities.
Rain or shine event, snow date March 3.
UHS Gymnasium
7500 Unionville Rd
Kennett Square PA 19348
The Year of the Dog is also being celebrated at the Delaware Art Museum on from Saturday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This celebration includes traditional Chinese art activities, artist demonstrations, a lion and folk dance, a Chinese yo-yo performance by the Chinese American Community Center Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club, and a special performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company entitled Red Firecrackers: The Legend of the First Chinese New Year. Artwork created by children from the Chinese School of Delaware to commemorate this holiday will be on view. This program is presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association. The event is free and donations accepted.
Welcome to the Kennett Winterfest – Saturday, February 24, 2018
Kennett Brewfest presents the 6th Annual Kennett Winterfest
Saturday, February 24, 2018
12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from 60 unique craft breweries – live music with Shady Groove.
Includes unlimited tastings of delicious craft beer. Food Truck selection instead of a food ticket. Food is pay as you go (food is not included in the price of admission). Stay tuned as we announce participating food trucks.
Every Saturday + Sunday in February from 1 PM - 5 PM
Celebrate the month of love with a walking wine-and-chocolate tour of Chaddsford Winery!
Explore several areas of the historic property as you visit 5 stations featuring artisan chocolates carefully paired with our award-winning wines.
Advanced tickets are $25/person. Arrive anytime between 1pm-5pm on your reserved date (12pm-7pm on Valentine's Day) to take your pairing tour! Space is limited – reserve your spot today.
What makes a bird a bird? Examine beaks, feathers, talons, and eggs to discover the incredible adaptations, camouflage, and bone structures of our avian friends. We will go birding and learn about the importance of migration rest stops and how humans play a major role in the survival of migratory bird populations. In honor of Rosalind Schwebel, this is the second of a four-part series.
We are also excited to announce that this years’ Wildlife in Winter program will run in conjunction with the Longwood Community Read. To expand your Wildlife in Winter experience, please read The Tree Lady by Kate Sessions or Lab Girl by Hope Jahren to become inspired to care for the Earth. Be motivated by Rachel Ignofsky’s Women in Science to ponder the many different ways to become an advocate for preserving open space to save wildlife, improve habitat, and spur conservation. Happy reading!
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected].
The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, appliances, pictures and picture frames, luggage, lamps, and books.
Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, appliances, pictures and picture frames, luggage, lamps, and books.
Saturday, March 3: Exploring Common Ground with “Mike the Gun Guy” Weisser!
Mike Weisser is a lifetime NRA member and former firearms dealer who also advocates for common sense gun regulation. Mr. Weisser writes a nationally known blog, “Mike the Gun Guy” where he provides updates on key issues and comments on proposed legislation.
Join us to hear what he has to say as a highly experienced gun enthusiast who also shares many of the goals of gun violence prevention groups.
1:30 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., W. Chester PA 19382
Next Member & Guests Meeting: Early April (Stay tuned for the exact date)
Topic: Exploring the Concept — “Common Ground is the Solution™”
- What does this mean?
- Why will this approach be effective?
- Where does common ground exist?
- How can we take action on it?
- How can we continue to build common ground?
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Main Line Art Center | 746 Panmure Road, Haverford PA 19041
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County encouraging residents and organizations to take part, signifying ‘we are in this together’ and creating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces Chester County’s participation in “Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day” on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, a day remembering not only those lost to the disease of addiction, but the friends and family of the loved ones left behind. On this day, Chester County will be joining communities across the nation, encouraging individuals and organizations to come together and publically display a black balloon outside of their homes, businesses or in the community. The display of the black balloons is a sign that an individual has been affected by drug addiction or an overdose death.
Last year, several county departments and local community organizations participated in this event by displaying a black balloon outside of their place of work.
“In 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded over 64,000 overdose deaths in the United States, and in Pennsylvania alone, over 4,600,” said Vince Brown, Executive Director of the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. “Sadly, all evidence points to these numbers being higher in 2017.”
“The display of black balloons throughout our community will illustrate that Chester County, just like all other communities across our nation, has been greatly affected by drug addiction and overdose deaths. The display also conveys that ‘we are all in this together’, while generating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic,” added Vince Brown.
According to National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), it is estimated that 44 percent of the United States – translating to one in four people – report that they personally know someone who has been addicted to prescription painkillers.
“Our community, as well as our country, faces an opioid epidemic, and it is important to know that the disease of addiction knows no bounds,” said Jamie Johnson, Deputy Director of the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. “Addiction does not discriminate against age, race, socioeconomic status or education level. Last year, more than 140 people in Chester County died from an accidental drug overdose, a majority of which were due to prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl.”
Chester County has established a collaborative approach to combating the opioid and heroin epidemic, including the creation of the Chester County Drug Overdose Task Force – which brings together the Chester County Commissioners’ Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the Health Department, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services and many other County and community partners to address these problems. To learn more about the Overdose Prevention Task Force, visit their website: StopODChesco.org.
For more information and resources, visit the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services website: chesco.org/DrugandAlcohol, or call the Chester County Information and Referral line at 866-286-3767.
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March Classic Variety Auction Multi Estate Public Auction March 6th | 10 AM
Preview: Monday, March 5th from 9-7 Tuesday, Sale day from 9 AM
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Parents and their toddlers in strollers are invited to join us for fun and informative walks through the garden and galleries. Spend time with your child and make friends with new families while you learn a little about the amazing collections that make Winterthur special. Members and children under 2 free; nonmembers: $5 per child and $5 per adult with paying child; additional adults $15.
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected].
The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
Mix, Relax, Explore: Live Music and Winterthur Beer Garden
Winterthur After Hours on select Friday evenings presents families and adults with an evening opportunity to explore the Galleries and grounds. Enjoy a variety of offerings that enhance our local treasure.
Music: Songbird and the Tweeters
Location: Galleries Reception Atrium
$10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. $5 students. 13 and under are free. This After Hours program entry a $10 nonmember upgrade with the purchase of an earlier, same-day General Admission ticket.
Celebrate the early bulb display of the March Bank with a lecture, garden tour, and special sale of rare and unusual plants. This year's featured speaker is Peter Zale, curator and plant breeder at Longwood Gardens. Dr. Zale will share his personal and professional interest in snowdrops and other choice early bulbs, while highlighting Longwood's expanding use of these exotic plants. Lecture is at 11:00 am and is $10 per Member; $20 per nonmember; and free for Winterthur Garden and Landscape Society and Garden Associate Members. Registration required. Garden tour and sale are free to Members and included with general admission.
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Lecture: 11:00 am, Copeland Lecture Hall
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Garden Tour: 1:00 pm, Begins at Visitor Center Patio
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Plant Sale: 10:00 am–3:00 pm, Visitor Center
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Self-Guided Tour: All day, begins at the Visitor Center Patio
Pop Up Food Truck Weekend
Saturday + Sunday, March 10 - 11 from 11 AM - 6 PM
Are you ready to shake off the winter blues?!
Join us for a Pop Up Food Truck Weekend for a chance to get outside for tasty street food, Chaddsford wines, and PA craft beer.
Grab some grub, your drink of choice, and cozy up by a fire pit to enjoy live music with friends.
Admission is free, and all wine and food purchases are pay as you go.
Food Truck Line Up:
- Phyllodelphia
- Mama Mia
- Nick's Roast Beef
- Deer Head Hot Dogs
- More coming soon!
Live Music Schedule:
- March 10: Sam Capolongo from 12:30-4:30pm
- March11: The Road Tapes from 12:30-4:30pm
House Policies:
- This event is rain or shine.
- Children are welcome but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (21 or over) at all times. Chaddsford Winery reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual not accompanied by an adult.
- No outside alcohol permitted.
- Food truck line up subject to change.