Delaware College of Art and Design in conjunction with The Money School of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute will present their a workshop in their “No Starving Artist” speaker series. Stop by at 6 p.m. Wednesday January 9 for the “Money Workshop”.

This event is free and open to the public. Aspiring artists should jump on this opportunity!

Business networking at Annual Meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association.

At Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford

All are welcome.

Bayard Taylor Memorial Literary Open Mic

Join TLC and Dip and Doodle Art Studio from Northeast, Maryland for a relaxing, post-holiday evening of wine and painting at our Chandler Mill Nature Preserve.  No experience necessary as instructors will assist your artistic efforts in producing a beautiful nature-themed painting.

Limited spots available! Register today!

*An assortment of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

This event is for ages 21 years and older. ID will be checked at the door.

Bernard Jackson Felch, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 83, was an accomplished watercolorist, sculptor, ceramicist and teacher whose work has been seen in museums, schools, universities, public spaces and private collections throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Exhibit runs January 6 through January 18

College Planning and Financial Aid Seminars

Free seminars for students and parents about navigating the college planning process, conducted by Dr. Lou Anne Bulik, college admissions advisor and founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. College Prep 101: Getting Started on the College Planning Process Middletown Free Library, 21 North Pennell Road, Lima, PA 19037

• A is for Academics: what courses to take in high school

• Test optional trend: should you take standardized tests or not?

• Know thyself: tools to help you get started

Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Admissions 101: What Goes on Behind Closed Doors Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• How colleges review an application • Regular decision, early decision, early action – how to choose • How the wait list works Mon day, March 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m. Campus Visits 101: How, What, When, and Where Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The importance of demonstrated interest or why you need to read your email!

• How and when to plan your campus visit

• What to look for and what kinds of questions to ask on your visit Monday, March 18, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Financing 101: Myth vs. Reality Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The ground rules: how financial aid works

• Debunking assumptions about costs, debt, and default

• How to calculate the real cost of college and how to increase chances of merit aid

Red Brick Educational Consulting offers personalized college counseling to help students find a college that fits – academically, socially, philosophically, and financially. Founded by Lou Anne Bulik, PhD, a professional with 30 years of experience at colleges, universities, and the College Board, Red Brick helps students build a firm foundation for college success. www.redbrickedu.com

Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County meets monthly for business networking.

All are welcome

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Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. For more details, please contact 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.

2019 British Panto

“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”

January 18 & 19, 2019
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist! Join Alice on her adventures through Wonderland, jolly fun for the whole family!

KATS, Inc. invites you to our annual British Panto – the second longest-running British Pantomime in America! Our British Panto will be performed January 18 & 19, 2019 at 7:30 at the Kennett High School Auditorium.

Saturday Matinee at 2 pm Saturday 1/19.

Tickets on sale now!

Sharpen your pencils for the 15th DCAD Drawing Marathon! This full-day festival of figure drawing will feature models in a variety of poses and vignettes.

Escape to a balmy oasis filled with nearly 5,000 blooming orchids during Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens January 19 through March 24. Longwood’s heated 4-acre Conservatory provides an escape from winter’s chill, featuring thousands of colorful orchid blooms displayed in extraordinary ways. In addition to the one-of-a-kind horticultural display, Orchid Extravaganza features activities and programs for the entire family, including concerts, talks, tours, OrKid Days, and more. The Gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2019 British Panto

“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”

January 18 & 19, 2019
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist! Join Alice on her adventures through Wonderland, jolly fun for the whole family!

KATS, Inc. invites you to our annual British Panto – the second longest-running British Pantomime in America! Our British Panto will be performed January 18 & 19, 2019 at 7:30 at the Kennett High School Auditorium.

Saturday Matinee at 2 pm Saturday 1/19.

Tickets on sale now!

View the Total Lunar Eclipse occurring the night of January 20. The Delaware Astronomical Society members will be on at the Delaware  Museum of Natural History with telescopes for maximum viewing of this phenomenal event! The evening begins with activities inside the Museum followed by timed presentations about the lunar eclipse.  Afterwards we’ll head outdoors to await first contact of the eclipse at 10:33pm. Totality, when the moon is completely blocked, begins at 11:41pm. Please dress for the weather. Telescopes and binoculars are strongly encouraged as there are a limited number of telescopes available for all participants.

Doors open at 8:30 pm. DAS presentations begin at 9 pm and 9:45 pm followed by viewing the lunar eclipse in the Museum’s backyard.

$5/DMNH Members; $10/Non-Members. Free for children age 2 and under. Registration is preferred as this event may sell out.

http://www.delmnh.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse/

Native American  Art & Artifacts

Preview: Monday, January 21st from 9 AM - 7 PM

Auction: Tuesday, sale day, from 9 AM

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ARTZ Philadelphia joins with Brandywine to offer this popular program which welcomes a small group of visitors with dementia and their care partners to the museum to view and discuss art in a supportive setting. ARTZ Philadelphia was founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being and quality of life that others enjoy. The Museum is pleased to partner with ARTZ to provide these cultural and creative opportunities. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. To register, contact ARTZ Philadelphia at [email protected] or 610.721.1606. Space is limited; please register at least a week in advance.

The Residence of Chadds Ford invites local real estate professionals to join us for an informal cocktail reception and learn details about our generous referral program. Realtors, brokers, stagers and all industry professionals are welcome!

Manage Your Diabetes and Improve Your Life!

 Diabetes among U.S. adults age 65 and over remains high as 25.2% or 12 million seniors have Diabetes.  The World Health Organization notes that people with Diabetes can live long, healthy lives when their Diabetes is detected and well-managed.  

• Are you age 60 or older and have Diabetes?
• Would you like to live healthier managing your Diabetes, feel better and enjoy life?

Become a better self-manager of your Diabetes.  Attend the nationally recognized and COSA sponsored Diabetes Self-Management Program at Surrey Services Media Center, 302 S. Jackson Street in Media on Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. January 23^rd through February 27^th.

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this proven evidence-based program developed at Stanford University and used internationally to help and empower others just like you.  Program costs are covered by COSA so the program is FREE to you, however class size is limited.

Call 610-566-0505 to register.

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. For more details, please contact 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.

Join Diana Greenwold, Associate Curator of American Art at the Portland Museum of Art, for a fascinating look at Winslow Homer’s Studio in Prout’s Neck, Maine, where Homer lived and painted many of his masterpieces from 1884 until his death in 1910. The Museum will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. and a reception to follow. Tickets available online or by calling 610.388.8326.

Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns with a traditional Scottish menu at the Millstone Cafe of the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

For over 90 years, the Delaware Art Museum has showcased contemporary craft in its temporary exhibitions by artists working locally and throughout the region. Capitalizing on the Museum’s popular annual exhibitions of drawings, prints, paintings, sculptures, and watercolors, the first juried Contemporary Crafts Show was formally established in 1958. Since then, a rich array of woodwork, ceramics, furniture, jewelry, textiles, metalwork, glass, enamel, and leather has been selected by jurors from museums and universities located throughout the United States. Selected by Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Director and juror Paul Sacaridiz, the 2018 Juried Craft Exhibition will celebrate this long history and one of the most vital modes of artistic production today.

A BENEFIT FOR THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT THE KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL 1PM to 3PM

We need your help as we prepare for our upcoming blood drive! There are still plenty of open appointment times!. Here are three easy ways you can help us meet our goal on January 29th, 2019 from 2-7 pm.

1. If you haven’t scheduled your donation yet, sign up!
2. Invite your spouse or significant other. Share the love as you share the lifesaving gift of blood together.
3. Invite a friend to our drive. Donating blood is always more fun with a friend, so bring one along or in place of your donation.​

We hold our blood drives in honor of Timothy "Timmy" Gaige. Timothy passed away on June 11, 2017 from complications of b cell lymphoma. He is survived by his wife MaryBeth Saunders Gaige and three beautiful children. His treatment included many blood products, most of which came from anonymous donors. His family is so thrilled that was an option, one which would not have been possible without donations at drives like this!

If you have any questions or concerns about donating blood, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Your donation means so much to The Gables at Chadds Ford and the American Red Cross. Patients in need count on drives like ours to provide a steady supply of blood. The need for blood is constant, and every donation makes a difference! Each donation can help save up to three lives, so by meeting our goal, we can touch numerous lives, both in our community and around the country.

Your commitment to our blood drive's success and The Gables at Chadds Ford are greatly appreciated! Let's get those appointment times filled up. Each person who donates receives an Amazon gift code and a coupon for a free medium Dunkin Donuts coffee and donut! You'll also receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert from us. The restaurant will also be open during the drive, so after you donate, come downstairs to grab a bite to eat!

A free, fun educational talk with complimentary dinner brought to you by Bianco Family Chiropractic.

This Month's Topic: How You Can Lose Up to 30 lbs in 30 Days

Join Dr. Bianco and patients who have achieved their weight loss targets within the first month of using BFC's proprietary weight program.

Learn how specially-formulated supplements, that don't make you feel deprived, and the Gonstead method work in tandem to make you the best you can be from the inside out!

Space is limited.

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery,

featuring gourmet food by Talula's Table.

Each course will be paired with Galer Estate's award winning wines, including an exclusive tasting of our Sparkling Chardonnay.

Dinner will be held at 7 in the evening on February 14th in the Red Lion Tasting Room.

$250 per couple

RSVP with personal dinner options to Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at
Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery,
featuring gourmet food by
Talula's Table.
Each course will be paired with Galer Estate's award winning wines, including an exclusive tasting of our Sparkling Chardonnay.

Dinner will be held at 7 in the evening on February 14th in the Red Lion Tasting Room.
$250 per couple
RSVP with personal dinner options to [email protected] or 484-899-8013 by February 8th.

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. For more details, please contact 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.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

SCCCC Network at Noon! Luncheon

Kennett Square Golf and Country Club

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Network at Noon!...

Meeting new contacts helps build long and strong relationships. 

Enjoy a beautiful country club setting and a delicious lunch. Attendees give their 30-second elevator pitch, 

but remember, you only have 30 seconds! 

Enjoy the wintry beauty of the river from the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s expansive atrium windows. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the vista from inside the Museum where they can sketch, paint or photograph while staying warm. Participants may also enjoy sketching (with pencil) in the Museum’s galleries. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials (including drop cloths).