Cokesbury Village White Elephant Holiday Sale
10/26 8-2
10/27 8 -12
Holiday decorations, furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, appliances, original art, quality prints, pictures, frames, luggage, lamps, and many books including large print and cookbooks.
Lots of great items at rock bottom prices!!
Brandywine Conservancy, Natural Lands, and Willistown Conservation Trust are partnering with Pennsylvania Equine Council to offer a one-day Trail Stewardship Workshop with two locations to choose from. This workshop will provide an opportunity for our community to learn sustainable trail layout, construction, maintenance, tool selection, and use. The morning session will be a presentation, and the afternoon will be a hands-on workshop where participants can implement and practice some of what they learned. The workshop is geared towards equestrian trail users, but many of the concepts taught are applicable for all sorts of trail enthusiasts, including hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers.
Presenters: Gwen and Bud Wills, Pennsylvania Equine Council
Choose from:
October 25
Willistown Conservation Trust’s Rushton Conservation Center at Rushton Woods Preserve
915 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA
Purchase Tickets
October 26
Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA
Purchase Tickets
Coffee, donuts, snacks, and a light lunch will be provided. Questions? Call 610.388.8386
Wind your way through the trails of the Historic Properties of the Brandywine and hear a tale from the past. Then, shake off the scaries with fall-inspired snack foods (and s’mores, of course!), cider, live music and games in the Museum Courtyard.
Your ticket includes:
• One shuttle ride to the trail walk, approx. 30 mins; Shuttles will leave approximately every 20 minutes between 6:00 p.m. & 8 p.m.
• All non-alcoholic beverages
• Unlimited s’mores
Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase.
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This is a 21+ event. Please note that we will be walking the trail in dim lighting, please wear appropriate footwear.
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century in Newlin’s “History at Work” series. Members of Newlin Grist Mill’s staff, volunteers, and outside artisans will demonstrate their crafts and talk with visitors about how different trades and skills were integral to life in colonial Pennsylvania and to the operation of Newlin Grist Mill. These demonstrations take place on the last Saturday of the month between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
April 28th: Beer Brewing
May 26: Cooperage
June 30: Spinning & Weaving
July 28: Tinsmithing
August 25: Paper Marbling & Bookbinding
September 29: Joinery
October 27: Food Preservation
“History at Work” is free and open to the public of all ages.
Sip on more than 30 home-brewed beers, vote for your favorite and declare a champion at the 1st Annual D’Town Brew Down! Limited tickets are available online for this home-brewed beer tasting festival on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 1 pm-4 pm at Kerr Park, with all proceeds benefitting Downingtown Library.
Hand-crafted, home-brewed beers often rival major national brands for their superior ingredients, bolder creativity and boundless varieties. At the 1st Annual D’Town Brew Down, you’ll meet the brewmasters, sample their favorite recipes during live demos, groove to live music and fuel up at our food trucks.
Limited tickets are available online. Taster tickets are $22 (tax deductible) for attendees age 21 and older, and $5 for non-drinkers. To purchase tickets, sign up your home brew or become a sponsor, visit downingtownlibrary.org
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.
Science Saturday: Catapults and 'Pom-kins'
October 27 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn about momentum and energy transfer before taking on the challenge of building a catapult to launch a "pumpkin pom pom" during this week's Science Saturday! This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities are included in admission and free for Hagley members.
Have a perfectly spooky time in the dark at Winterthur with actor David Keltz portraying Edgar Allan Poe in a one-man show as well as creepy crafts and spirits—to drink! Take a chilling tram ride through the grounds after nightfall, complete with scary stories at the Butler House, the Golf Cottage, and Chandler Farm that will give you goosebumps! $38 per Member. $45 per nonmember. Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Come prepared to walk and be outside for part of the evening. Seating for Poe performance opens 30 minutes prior to show start time. Not suitable for ages 13 and under.
he Kennett Symphony of Chester County and Music Director, Michael Hall, presents their opening night concert "Emotional Landscapes" featuring Beethoven Symphony No. 9. The concert will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 7:30 p.m. in the Unionville High School auditorium, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA.
Witnessing a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is always an uplifting experience. Considered Beethoven’s greatest musical achievement, the music celebrates the common bonds that we all share. Joining the Kennett Symphony for this performance is the Brandywine Valley Chorale, the Chester County Choral Society, members of the Unionville High School Chamber Choir and soloists from the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. The concert also includes Franz Schubert’s playful Rosamunde Overture and three short songs by Gustav Mahler, that despite their brevity, probe the depth and breadth of the human experience.
Single ticket prices range from $30 - $58. Student tickets are $10.
For complete information visit www.KennettSymphony.org or call 610 444 6363.
Celebrating its 78th season, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County is Chester County’s only fully professional symphony orchestra. Based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the Symphony serves residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Instrumental and Voice Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus.
Get all-day access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative process on an optional guided tour.
Participants will meet at the Brandywine River Museum of Art parking lot at 9:15 a.m. before driving their own vehicles to the farm. Water and bathrooms are available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials.
Meal Packing Event
GOAL: 70,000 Meals, 20K, 600 Volunteers
Westminster Presbyterian Church
10 W Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-3377
Join naturalist Tim Zador to listen for creatures of the night in Bucktoe Creek Preserve's woodland habitat. We will start the outing with a brief introduction to owls before we venture out to look for the great horned, eastern screech and barred owls that are known to swoop the preserve!
The Women’s Independent Networking Group for Success (WINGS) is pleased to announce that on Monday, Oct. 29, we will host our first “WINGS for Women” celebration event from 5 to 7 p.m. at DiFabio’s Restaurant, 1234 N. Providence Road, Media.
During the celebration, WINGS will present The Center Foundation with a $1,000 donation to be used for programming that promotes women’s professional and personal development.
“The donation, which has been raised primarily through WINGS membership dues, furthers our mission to empower women in our area both professionally and personally,” said Susan Klinger, WINGS facilitator. “We believe that supporting The Center Foundation and its programs is a great way to extend our mission beyond our group’s members.”
WINGS connects women growing their businesses and promotes them through networking by providing support, education, and training. We encourage professional and personal development, building relationships, community involvement, and elevating women in business. Members meet at 11:30 a.m. each Thursday at Media’s 320 Market Café.
The Center Foundation, with locations in Media’s Veteran’s Square and Sharon Hill, empowers women, teen parents, and teen girls to overcome obstacles and reach their goals by building caring communities and networks of support. The Center Foundation serves individuals and families in and around Delaware County and the Philadelphia area through programs that mentor, educate, and support them.
“The Center Foundation is thrilled by the initiative and goodwill of WINGS to support our organization and programs for women,” says Executive Director Susan Garrison. “We are looking forward to attending the celebration this month to learn more about WINGS, present how their donation will make a difference in our community, and share stories of our amazing women who have beaten the odds.”
The Oct. 29 WINGS for Women celebration in DiFabio’s Rose Tree Room will include hearty appetizers and drinks, plus a cash bar. A brief presentation will be made by The Center Foundation. There is ample free parking on site.
For planning purposes and due to space limitations, we request attendees – including media representatives – RSVP via the WINGS Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/950548801683262.
We cordially invite you to a breakfast seminar in West Chester
Cybersecurity: How Exposed Is Your Business to a Cyberattack? Thursday, November 1, 2018
Continental Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Program 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
West Chester Golf and Country Club 111 W. Ashbridge Street West Chester, PA 19380
Large businesses have hardened their cyber defenses. Cyber criminals have grown more sophisticated and now focus on easier targets: organizations that do not have enterprisegrade IT departments.
It’s critical for small and mid-size businesses to understand the nature of modern cyberattacks and realize that antivirus software and firewalls alone will no longer keep their organizations safe. In today’s threat landscape, IT security is not exclusively the responsibility of IT professionals.
Please join us as we address different types of cybersecurity challenges in the workplace and offer insight into how to combat them through a layered defense that includes IT, training, and insurance.
Citing real-world examples, we will discuss:
• How modern cyber criminals access your data, money, and people • What traditional security measures are still required • What new security measures are now required to protect your business
• What to do when you suspect your business has suffered a cybersecurity breach • How to mitigate and contain your losses after a data incident
• The difference between what you think you know about your cybersecurity insurance coverage and what you should know • How to identify what your insurance policy does (or, in many instances, does not) cover • The moment you leave the room, what practical, actionable steps you should take to protect your business and your clients
Our speakers will be Erik Gudmundson, Vice President of Business Development with Pegasus Technologies, LLC, which provides IT services for organizations that do not have a full-time IT department, and Dennis B. LeVasseur, CIC, CRIS®, Senior Vice President with BMT Insurance Advisors.
The program will be hosted by Anthony J. Poluch, Jr., Senior Vice President with Bryn Mawr Trust, and Robert W. Eaddy, President of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware.
Attire: Business or business casual
CLE Credit: Application has been made to the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for approval of this program for one (1) hour of substantive CLE credit.
CPE Credit: Pennsylvania’s State Board of Accountancy has approved this Overview Program for one (1) CPE credit.
If you plan to attend, please contact Karen Innella [email protected] Fax 610.527.8397
Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
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Learn more about Karl J. Kuerner by visiting his website: http://www.KarlJKuerner.com
Join Pop Up Art KSQ for their first independently run art walk, Contemporary Kennett. This event will feature four pop-up gallery locations along State, Magnolia, & Union Streets and Maiden Lane. This event will feature over fifteen local and regional artists, unique catering by Grounded Gatherers in cooperation with Happy Cat Farms, a collaboration with Groove KSQ at their new State Street space, and live & DJ music from five different acts. Tickets for final stop and after party are $10 at the door. Described by attendees as a community event with a NYC vibe, Contemporary Kennett aims to think big, and bring exciting new art to the Kennett area while elevating the burgeoning art scene that already exists. Exhibitions are carefully curated and all artwork is available for purchase (cash and carry style). By creating an opportunity for artists of varying levels to network and show alongside each other, Pop Up Art KSQ elevates artists and the arts in our area. Combining the art show with live music, underground locations, and a culinary curation creates a compelling and elevated community event. Participants have the opportunity to: • View local and regional artwork of varying media (sculpture, video art, installation art, fabric art, painting, music, culinary) • Stroll through scenic Historic Kennett Square and get a sense of the charming residential enclaves within • Mingle with artists while supporting the arts by signing up for membership and purchasing art with our cash and carry style exhibitions Pop Up Art KSQ was founded in 2017 in Kennett Square, PA. Our mission is to elevate arts in the Kennett community through pop-up events. We create platforms for emerging artists to temporarily showcase their work in public and private spaces. Contact us at [email protected]
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) in Kennett Square, will soon be holding its second annual gala, intended to celebrate the diversity of our community and bring people together to support a good cause. The Amigos and Amigas of LCH Dinner will be held on Friday, November 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square, PA.
The event will offer authentic Mexican food, an open bar, performances from Mariachi Flores and Ballet Folklórico de México, as well as local pastor and singer Lydia Muñoz, and an authentic “Day of the Dead” altar creation. Proceeds from the evening will benefit LCH’s programs to benefit residents of southern Chester County, including affordable, high-quality health care and a range of social, educational, legal, and workforce development programs.
Numerous community sponsors have supported the event, including Manfredi Cold Storage, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNeil, the Cabot Kjellerup Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Abbott. LCH will be presenting the first annual Alice K. Moorhead Community Impact Award, a recognition of exceptional dedication and support to our work, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran of Unionville.
Tickets are available at http://lacomunidadhispana.org/event/amigos-dinner/ and are priced at $100 per person ($700 for a table of eight). Sponsorship opportunities are also available; visit http://lacomunidadhispana.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Amigos-Dinner-Sponsorship-Form.doc for more information.
About LCH:
LCH (La Comunidad Hispana) is a diverse, bilingual team of professionals that is dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to be healthy and stay healthy. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, we believe in quality, integrated, Person-Centered care that supports whole-health change for all through our health centers, social assistance services, and education and workforce development programs. LCH was founded in 1973, and has been changing lives for more than forty years. www.LaComunidadHispana.org.
Keller Williams Real Estate and the Kelly/Napoli family will host Brandywine Valley’s 7th Annual Casino Night, Friday, November 2, at the Concordville Inn, 780 Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, from 7 to 11 p.m. The organizers hope to raise at least $30,000 in memory of Mark Kelly who died in 2015 of ALS also known as ”Lou Gerhig’s Disease.” All proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association-Greater Philadelphia Chapter and KW Cares, a public charity created to support Keller Williams Associates and their families with hardship resulting from a sudden emergency. The fun evening will include gaming tables, food, drink, and the chance to win fabulous prizes. Individual tickets are $50 and sponsorship opportunities, which include multiple tickets, are available at www.kwcasinonight.com, [email protected], or by calling 610-399-5100.
Everyone has favorite memories of those delightfully illustrated stories we take off the bookshelves at special times of the year. For the coming holidays and snow days, the Brandywine presents work by three highly talented artists who have recently envisioned additions to that seasonal library.
Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes gives us the beauty of an unexpected snow storm. James Ransome, winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, sets a traditional holiday story in the jazz-inspired Harlem of the 1920s. And Matthew Trueman depicts an unlikely twosome to illustrate the spirit of Hanukkah. There’s a variety of media, from scratchboard to collage, a celebration of color, and a gallery of seasonal cheer.
A Very Vintage Christmas
From a sheep farm to a 12-room house and finally to a 175-room mansion, Winterthur's story through some of the most tumultuous times in American history is extraordinary. Join Director of Interpretation and Estate Historian Jeff Groff and Brown Harrington Director of Garden and Estate Chris Strand as they dive into Winterthur's rich history. Buy tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Members free. $15 per nonmember.
A free lecture, part of KURC's series titled "Enslaved, Freedom Seeking, and Free: 19th-Century African American Life in the Mid-Atlantic Region"
Scholar Bruce Mowday will present a talk on Kennett Square Quaker families who were at the forefront of opposing slavery. His new book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg, depicts the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg. Wert guided runaway slaves to safety and was friends with noted antislavery congressman Thaddeus Stevens. A chapter of the book is devoted to Gettysburg abolitionists and includes a walking stick from the last trip on the Adams County Underground Railroad, an antislavery codebook, a first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and items from author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Book signing to follow talk.
Create pirate-themed crafts, hunt for art treasures in the museum, meet the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and experience “Storytime Peter Pan” presented by Hedgerow Theatre.
Schedule
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pirate Crafts
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photo Ops and knot-tying with Fortune’s Folly Pirates
11 a.m. and 12 noon
Performances of Storytime Peter Pan by Hedgerow Theatre
First Sundays for Families at the Museum presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
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Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
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Learn more about Karl J. Kuerner by visiting his website: http://www.KarlJKuerner.com
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
Heather Davis, Up-cycled Leather & Barclay Friends Plein Air
Join us on Thursday evening to celebrate the opening of our November shows! Oil painter, Heather Davis, is opening in the Allinson Gallery, and our juried group show, Up-cycled Leather, is in the Huston Gallery. Additionally, there is a pop-up show of work from the Barclay Friends 2018 secret garden tour. Free & open to the public.
Chester County Art Association | 100 North Bradford Avenue, WC, PA 19382