Mar
26
Mon
Spring Break in Nature @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 26 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!

Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk

BPA Dinner at Innkeepers Kitchen
Mar 26 @ 18:00 – 21:00

March 26 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

$65.00

Innkeeper’s Kitchen – UPDATED SNOW DATE Monday, 3/26/2018 at 6pm
Enjoy an evening at the Inn Keeper’s Kitchen.
Settle in with cocktails, select your seats and observe your dinner being prepared throughout each course.

Members and their guests $65, Non-Members $75

Admission includes Wine and Beer Pairings. Cash bar also available.

Dinner Menu

6:00 P.M. Hors D’oeuvres

6:30 P.M. Dinner

First Course
Seared Sea Scallops with Parsnip Puree, Bacon Lardons, & Honey Butter Sauce
Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, 7%
Second Course
Frissee, Fennel & Orange Salad with Goat Cheese & Bacon Vinaigrette
Pavo Real White Blend, Baja, Mexico
River Horse IPA, 5.7%

Third Course
Grilled Chicken Thigh with Creamy Garlic Orzo, Parmigiano Reggiano and Basil Oil
Line 39 Pinot Noir 2015, California,
Deschutes Black Porter, 5.2%

Fourth Course
Petite Filet Mignon, Celery Root Mashed Potatoes, Fried Shallots
Cartidge & Brown, Cabernet 2016, North Coast California
Left Hand Nitro Stout, 6%

Dessert Course
Chef’s Choice
Dow’s 10 year old Tawny Port
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, 4.7%

Mar
27
Tue
Spring Break in Nature @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 27 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!

Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk

Mar
28
Wed
Spring Break in Nature @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 28 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!

Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk

Pop-Up Naturalist @ Newlin Grist Mill
Mar 28 @ 13:00 – 17:00

Join Newlin's staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family!

In 2018, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:

April 28:  Animal Homes

May 26:  Wonderful Wildflowers

June 30:  Frogs & Toads

July 28:  Plant Superheroes

August 25:  Stream Life

September 29:  Persistent Pollinators

October 27:  Mighty Oaks

The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Mar
29
Thu
Spring Break in Nature @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 29 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!

Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk

Guest Bartending Event: CFHS at BBC Tavern @ BBC Tavern and Grill
Mar 29 @ 18:00 – 21:00

BBC Tavern and Grill Guest Bartending Event to benefit Chadds Ford Historical Society

Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 6 to 9pm

CFHS and BBC Tavern invite you to our Guest Bartending Event at BBC on Thurday, March 29 from 6 to 9pm.  100% of your tips are donated to CFHS.  We'll also be hosting a silent auction at the event.BBC Tavern & Grill

4019 Kennett Pike

Greenville, DE  19807


This event is brought to you by the Chadds Ford Historical Society.   For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

Mar
30
Fri
Spring Break in Nature @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 30 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!

Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311

Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk

Bullets Over Broadway – runs through April 15
Mar 30 @ 19:00

RTC’s 2017/2018  SEASON

All Performances take place at
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N. High St.  West Chester, PA 19380
Box Office: 610.356.2787

Bullets Over Broadway

produced by The Resident Theatre Company

March 30th-April 15th, 2018

Check website for dates and times

Bullets Over Broadway is a musical adaptation of the hilarious Woody Allen movie of the same name about a young playwright in the 1920s whose first Broadway play is financed by a gangster. The score consists of jazz and popular standards from the World War I era, and the choreography is classic Broadway with dancing girls and fantastic tap numbers. It received its premiere on Broadway in 2014 and received 6 Tony nominations.

Some adult language. Under 7 not admitted.

Mar
31
Sat
Easter Brunch Buffet with the Bunny @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Mar 31 @ 09:00 – 13:00

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and get to meet the famous Easter Bunny! $35.95 per person; children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Members receive a 10% discount on up to 4 members of their party. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or by calling 302.888.4826.

“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience @ Chadds Ford Historical Society
Mar 31 @ 11:00 – 15:00

Escape Brandywine

Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer! 

PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person 
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.

Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725,  located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!

Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!

To purchase your tickets, click here.  Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events!   Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.

For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

 

Once in a Blue Moon Hike Redux! @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Mar 31 @ 20:00 – 21:30

This year is particularly unique in that January and March both contain two full moons while February had none. A double monthly blue moon like this has not happened since 1999 and will not repeat itself until 2037. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some! So, while the moon won't actually be blue, we can promise a nocturnal hike that will enhance your senses and instill a sense of wonder in the natural world. Come join us!

Apr
1
Sun
Dining by Design: Nature Displayed on the Dinner Table @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 1 all-day

From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range of dishes and plates. Whether it’s a recipe for “Barbecued Fawn,” fabulous tureens in the shapes of various animals, or instructions on how to fold a napkin so that it resembles a palm tree, prepare to be delighted by this unusual, often humorous exhibition that lets you explore a visual feast of flora and fauna adorning hundreds of dazzling ceramics and tablewares.

Easter Brunch Buffet with the Bunny @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 1 @ 09:00 – 13:00

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and get to meet the famous Easter Bunny! $35.95 per person; children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Members receive a 10% discount on up to 4 members of their party. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or by calling 302.888.4826.

Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00

A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor exhibition Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden! The exhibition showcases whimsical and classic garden structures located throughout the Winterthur estate.

Follies are architectural constructions, often extravagant or picturesque, positioned within the landscape to amuse, frame a view, or pique your curiosity. You may have seen follies at other estates or in television shows or movies, such as Downton Abbey or Brideshead Revisited. Henry Francis du Pont, who developed Winterthur’s expansive gardens from 1902 to 1969, was familiar with follies throughout America and Europe and incorporated several into his own garden plans.

Some of the follies you will see in the exhibition were created or procured by H.F. du Pont as he developed the garden. Others are newly built structures inspired by follies at other estates. Together they offer a fresh and delightful way for visitors to experience Winterthur’s sweeping vistas, quiet corners, and winding paths.

The exhibit can be enjoyed on foot or from the garden tram. The walking loop takes approximately 45 minutes at a leisurely pace. The main path through the garden is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Apr
4
Wed
Squeaky Wheels @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 4 @ 10:30 – 11:30

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.

2018 Garden Insider: A Series of Garden Walks, Talks, and Demonstrations @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 4 @ 11:00 – 12:00

Wednesdays, April–October
11:00 am, Brown Horticulture Learning Center

Go behind-the-scenes with the experts! Each week Winterthur introduces you to a specialist who will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the Winterthur Garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission.

April 4 The Inspiration Behind Winterthur’s New Garden Follies (talk)

Interested in learning more about the inspiration behind the new Folliesexhibition? Join Carol Long, curator of the garden, as she explains the details that went into creating Winterthur’s first outdoor exhibition.
April 11
Spring Ephemerals of Azalea Woods (walk)

Enjoy an early spring day in Azalea Woods. Susan Sibley, garden horticulturist, will be your guide as you witness the garden come to life with bluebells, trillium, and windflowers.
April 18

Getting to Know the Sundial Garden (walk)

Originally called the April Garden, the formally designed Sundial Garden provides the framework for a carefully planned succession of blooms through the month of April. Take a walk with Garden Horticulturist Joe Lazorchak to experience and get to know the history behind this spring-blooming garden created by H. F. du Pont and Marian Cruger Coffin.

April 25
Attracting Hummingbirds with Gardens, Flowers, and Feeders (talk)

Want to attract more of those brilliant-colored, ever-nimble hummingbirds to your garden? Come learn all about hummingbird gardening with Ron Simpson, Winterthur garden guide and New Castle County master gardener.
May 2
Winterthur’s Flowering Trees (walk)

This walk, led by Director of Garden & Estate Chris Strand, will feature our beautiful and familiar dogwoods and redbuds but also highlight exceptional specimen trees at Winterthur, such as magnolias, dove trees, crabapples, and cherries. H. F. du Pont designed his spring garden as a celebration of color, and these flowering trees play a pivotal role in his composition.
May 9 Amazing Azaleas (walk)

Acres of colorful azaleas and rhododendrons brighten the early May garden. Join Linda Eirhart, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants, for a stroll through Azalea Woods to learn why Mr. du Pont “was fired with a desire to plant azaleas in all directions.”
May 16
A Passion for Peonies (walk)

Take a walk through the Peony Garden with Garden Horticulturist Michelle Stapleford. The large collection of A. P. Saunders hybrids flaunts colors as diverse as yellow, red, white, lavender, and fabulous pink. Take in the spectacle and learn all about the care and maintenance of herbaceous and tree peonies.
May 23 How to Make a Pollinator House (demo)

Encourage beneficial insects in your garden by creating a pollinator house! Join Suzanne French, garden horticulturist, for a demonstration on how to make one of these structures using Winterthur’s own pollinator house as inspiration.
May 30 The Joy of Sketching Outdoors (demo/walk)

Discover your inner artist while taking in the beauty of the Winterthur Garden and estate. With the firm belief that anyone can draw, Erica Anderson, assistant curator of education/garden programs, will show you how easy it is to make a nature sketchbook for capturing your special moments in the great outdoors. Basic drawing supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own.

Drink & Draw: The Exquisite Figure
Apr 4 @ 18:00 – 20:00

Drink & Draw: The Exquisite Figure

Wednesday, April 4  6 - 8 PM

Join us in the galleries and learn how to draw the exquisite figure adorned with exhibiting artist Ellen Durkan's "forged fashion" wearable art. Easels, drawing boards, and drawing materials available.

REGISTER NOW

Delaware Contemporary

200 South Madison Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

302.656.6466

www.decontemporary.org 

Apr
5
Thu
CFBA Meeting – Digital Revolution
Apr 5 @ 12:00

CFBA Meeting at David Dodge

Click here to RSVP

Or here to Pre-Pay

Amphibians and Reptiles Awaken
Apr 5 @ 18:30 – 20:30

Amphibians and Reptiles Awaken

Join us Thursday April 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (optional walk to follow) for this educational lecture presented by the Brandywine Conservancy.

In early spring, some amphibians and reptiles are already stirring from their winter shelters. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are moving to their breeding pools, where they are calling and finding mates; turtles and snakes are emerging to bask in the sun. Learn about these spring “herps”:

• How to identify them by sight and sound

• How to protect and enhance their habitat

• How to submit observations as a citizen scientist

Speaker: Mike McGraw, Biologist; Delaware County coordinator, PA Herp Survey. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.; program will begin by 6:45.

Optional Field Walk: Following the program, join us for a walk on Conservancy marshlands to listen for calling frogs. Bring a flashlight and waterproof shoes. The walk will end by 9:30 p.m.

Location: Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Lecture Room (Riverside entrance), 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Tickets: Free for Conservancy easement owners and members; $5 non-members

Questions? Call 610.388.8386

or visit web: http://www.brandywine.org/conservancy

 

 

 

 

Annual Pennsbury Land Trust Meeting
Apr 5 @ 19:00 – 20:00

At the Pennsbury Township Building

CFHS Spring Lecture Series: Chadds Ford Then and Now II @ Chadds Ford Historical Society
Apr 5 @ 19:00 – 20:00

The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s 2018 Spring Lecture Series called “Picturing The Past” uses historic images to discuss a wide variety of historical topics. The series includes four lectures during consecutive weeks. Our final lecture in the series, coming up on Thursday, April 5th at 7 pm is Chadds Ford Then and Now II by Phyllis Recca. This presentation is a continuation of Phyllis’s first lecture for CFHS and covers eight new sites in the Chadds Ford area. Learn about Christy’s Restaurant and Reyburn’s Tavern, viewing rare historic photos from private collections. Find out what happened to Quimby’s Gas Station and why there was confusion regarding the Chadds Ford Barbershop sign created by N.C. Wyeth. This fascinating lecture helps us to discover more about our local heritage and how places have changed over time. Phyllis' popular books, Chadds Ford Then & Now I and II will also be for sale that evening!

Admission to the lectures is free for all CFHS members and $5 for non-members. All tickets are at the door; no advance ticketing is available. The 2018 Spring Lectures Series is held in the CFHS Barn Visitors Center at 1736 Creek Road (Rt. 100), Chadds Ford, PA 19317. For more information please visit our website www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

Dick Boak’s 41 Year Intersection with Martin Guitars
Apr 5 @ 19:00

Hadley Presents a FREE Event

Dick Boak’s 41 Year Intersection with Martin Guitars

 Dick Boak, C. F. Martin's recently retired historian, archivist and public persona for more than 41 years, will talk about how he was able to transition from a bohemian illustrator, musician, and geodesic dome-building luthier woodworker into a dumpster-diving art teacher and eventually an unlikely but highly-driven employee of The Martin Guitar Company. After arriving at Martin as the new kid on the block, backed by the confidence and support of Chris Martin and his grandfather C. F. Martin III, Dick was given a long leash to consistently re-invent his job description from design draftsman to prototype maker to founder of the Company Store to heading up Martin’s Sawmill to running the Advertising Department to publishing the company’s long-running Sounding Board magazine. In the mid-1990s, Dick’s collaboration with Eric Clapton catalyzed Martin’s Artist Relations Department yielding more than one hundred significant Signature Model artist collaborations. After authoring five books and managing Martin’s Museum, Dick settled into the vast organization of The Martin Archives. With a vibrant visual presentation and his trademark humorous delivery, Dick will touch upon all of these fascinating life-transitions and more!

Thursday   April 5  at 7 p m

 Kennett Friends Meeting

125 W. Sickle Street

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Apr
6
Fri
DCAD@
Apr 6 @ 13:12 – 14:12
New Antiques Shop Opening
Apr 6 @ 14:00
Apr
7
Sat
Aldersgate UMC Annual Rummage Sale @ Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Apr 7 @ 08:00 – 14:30

Antiques, Collectibles, Unique Boutique, Children’s Items,
Sporting Goods, Tools, Books, DVDs, Housewares, White Elephant,
Appliances, Plants, Furniture, Rugs, Lamps, Pictures.

Baked Goods, Breakfast and Lunch.

Credit Cards Accepted

Proceeds Benefit the Mission and Ministries of
Aldersgate United Methodist Church

2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
302-478-2575
www.aldersgatede.org

Barn Market – Brandywine View Antiques
Apr 7 @ 10:00 – 17:00

Carbinos BBQ Truck

Pop-up Vendors

Additional parking in the rear

Drug Collection Day
Apr 7 @ 10:00 – 14:00