Get 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. 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.
An exciting partnership between area artists, local farmers markets, LandArt Events and the Brandywine Conservancy, Palette to Palate’s goal is to bring awareness through art to the incredible resources of open space and sustainable agriculture in our region. The event will feature more than 250 original works of art by Mid-Atlantic artists and local chefs creating delicious small plates inspired by ingredients from area farms and farmers markets.
A portion of all proceeds go to support the conservation efforts of the Brandywine Conservancy. Children ages 10 and under are free with a registered adult. The event will be held at Rose Hill Farm, 490 Apple Grove Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. A combination of juried, invited and open artists produced work over a 10-month period on private lands permanently protected by the Brandywine Conservancy, which will be on sale at the event.
Pennsylvania State Police and the U.S; Drug Enforcement Agency will give the public its 18th opportunity in 10 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your pills for disposal to Wegmans Food Market at 100 Applied Bank Boulevard.
Sites cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps.
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Oct. 26 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com
Take a chilling tram ride through the grounds after nightfall and hear scary stories about the estate that will give you goose bumps. You’ll have a perfectly spooky time in the dark with terrifying trivia, tricky tarot cards, and spirits—to drink! $35 per Member. $45 per nonmember. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Come prepared to walk and be outside for part of the evening. Not suitable for ages 13 and under.
Get 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. 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.
Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30, starting October 1st, to hear stories, sing songs, play games, and more with Señora Mercedes during Storytime in Español!
For ages 1+
Honorees Announced for Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Third Annual Champions of Change Breakfast
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) will host its third annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light in Malvern, PA. The event will honor Dr. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky, Executive Vice President and Provost of West Chester University (WCU), for her efforts to support and uplift female students and professionals in the community. First Resource Bank will also be honored for its commitment to career development and work-life balance for female employees.
Dr. Bernotsky, a resident of Exton, PA, will receive CCFWG’s third annual Gladys Black Woman of Distinction Award, named in memory of CCFWG’s late friend and committed Board member Gladys Black. As a business leader and supporter of women and girls in Chester County, Gladys left a lasting impact on our community. This year, we honor Dr. Bernotsky’s dedication to providing support, resources, and leadership opportunities to women and girls in Chester County through her role as Executive Vice President and Provost of WCU. In this position, Dr. Bernotsky leads roughly 850 faculty who serve more than 17,000 students, including 3,000 graduate students. She also founded WCU’s Center for Social and Economic Policy Research, a center that has strong connections with local government and non-profits, many of which serve women and children.
A true champion for women, Dr. Bernotsky coordinates WCU’s Women’s Leadership Development program that helps female business leaders and professionals develop leadership skills and deepen leadership knowledge in their respective fields. Dr. Bernotsky also encourages female students to realize their true potential: “Especially for first-generation, working-class women, know that you are far more talented than you think you are. Reinforcing this notion throughout these women’s lives is absolutely essential… It’s a matter of believing you are good enough to be where you are, when more often than not, everything about your prior socialization tells you that you’re not.” And Dr. Bernotsky doesn’t just give great advice – she puts it into practice by serving as the first Provost at WCU to also hold the title of Executive Vice President. Additionally, she serves and has served as a board member of Leadership Chester County and the Chester County Economic Development Council.
As an advocate for its employees, First Resource Bank, headquartered in Exton, PA, encourages female employees to pursue professional and leadership opportunities while also striking a true work-life balance for their families. Over 50% of the bank’s senior management team is comprised of women, with female leaders running finance, retail banking and lending operations: “First Resource Bank takes pride in hiring the best people and helping them to achieve their career goals,” commented Glenn Marshall, the Bank’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. “When our employees succeed, we succeed.”
When First Resource Bank was founded in 2005, the Bank’s other co-founder, Chief Financial Officer and then new mother, Lauren Ranalli, was adamant about the importance of work-life balance for all of her employees: “I was supported at every turn as my family continued to grow and home demands weren’t always at convenient times. By having a female leader of the company successfully manage home and work responsibilities, it sets the tone for everyone throughout the organization. I make it a priority to ensure that every woman working at First Resource Bank has the same opportunities to succeed at both work and home in the best way possible for them, just like I did.”
“At First Resource, we’re committed to helping all of our employees reach their full potential,” added Ranalli. “We are honored to be recognized by CCFWG with the Corporate Champions of Change Award and to have a dedicated team who supports one another unconditionally.”
“The difference each individual or place of work can make by promoting a culture of success for all is immense,” said CCFWG Executive Director, Michelle Legaspi Sánchez. “CCFWG is proud to recognize the dedication of Dr. Laurie Bernotsky as well as First Resource Bank. Because of their leadership and courage, many women in Chester County and beyond have more opportunities to move forward.”
To learn more about Champions of Change Breakfast sponsorship opportunities, please contact CCFWG Development Director Dana Wiley at [email protected] or 484-356-0940, or visit https://ccwomenandgirls.org/champions-of-change-breakfast/.
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The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is a grant making and education foundation dedicated to addressing the needs of women and girls in the county. For over 20 years, CCFWG has raised awareness about the critical needs of women and girls, and awarded over $3.2 million to 75 non-profit organizations. To learn more about the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, visit www.ccwomenandgirls.org.
Last Wednesday, August–November, 8:00–10:00 am - starting in Visitor Parking Lot
Explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur. Naturalist and birder Jessica Shahan will guide you through wetlands, meadows, the woodlands along Clenny Run, and outlying areas, such as Chandler Woods and Brown's Woods. These natural areas provide a great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. Beginner and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Bring your binoculars! $10 per Member. $20 per nonmember. Call 800.448.3883 to reserve a spot. Free for Winterthur Garden and Landscape Society and Garden Associate Members.
Come in to dance, play, and hear a story! For ages 18 months- 5 years
Boo!
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s galleries, and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
Join us for a Friday evening gathering (not a lecture!) exclusively for adults 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 Nights 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 $20 for non-members and $15 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.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet authors, bind a book, and learn the art of papermaking.
Clover Market Kicks Off Holiday Shopping in Kennett Square
Savvy shoppers in Philadelphia and the Main Line know that the Clover Market is the place to go to find fun, unique, handcrafted and vintage gifts. The Clover Market is coming to Kennett Square for its first fall market on November 3rd from 10am to 4 pm, and it’s the perfect place to start your holiday shopping.
The roving, curated market will bring together over 80 antique and handmade vendors at 600 South Broad Street. With a fabulous food truck lineup, Victory Beer and Harvest Ridge/Rebel Hill Cider, live music from Couple Days, face painting from the Artful Lady, and meet and greets with the adoptable animals from Finding Shelter Animal Rescue, the Clover Market is a great way to enjoy the day and celebrate the season.
Find complete information about the Clover Market at http://www.theclovermarket.com/nov3kennett
Enjoy free all-day admission at the Brandywine River Museum of Art complete with pirate crafts, encounters with Fortune’s Folly Pirates and a performance of Storytime Peter Pan by Hedgerow Theatre. First Sundays for Families is designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
On Sunday, Nov 3 at 12 PM the 5th Annual Philly Veterans Parade kicks off! The parade route begins at Juniper and Market Streets and ends with a giant festival featuring a beer garden, family-friendly activities & food trucks on Market St. between 5th & 3rd Sts! #PhillyVeteransParade
Find your polling location
Pennsylvania
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Delaware
Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s galleries, and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
Pianist and composer Jennifer Campbell of the Delaware County Symphony will be back on 11/7 at 6pm to teach us how composers create musical illustrations inspired by other works of art. Call the library at 610-358-3445 ext. 2 to register.
November 8–10, 2019
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware
Sixty of the country’s most distinguished dealers present the finest offerings of American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver, jewelry, and more. In addition to exquisite antiques shopping, don't miss the keynote lecture as well as weekend lectures with young scholars. Join us for cocktails and exclusive early shopping at the Opening Night Party on Thursday, November 7, 5:00–9:00 pm at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. See the brochure for more information. For tickets, call 800.448.3883 or purchase online.
WHAT: The Junior League of Wilmington’s 36th Whale of a Sale will be held on Saturday, November 9. The Junior League of Wilmington has taken over a warehouse space in Wilmington and gathered more than 20,000 square feet of merchandise to sell at bargain prices for a great cause. Media are invited to preview the sale, which will attract as many as 3,000 shoppers, many of whom will camp out overnight to be first in the door!
DETAILS: The time-honored sale – held just in time for holiday shopping – offers new and gently used merchandise including furniture, antiques, children’s toys, clothing, equipment, electronics, holiday items, housewares, sports equipment, and so much more.
And you can’t beat the prices: wedding gowns and evening/prom gowns for $15; a boutique section with clothing and accessories from designers like Lilly Pulitzer, Trina Turk, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, and more; new housewares and accessories from Everything but the Kitchen Sink and Michael Christopher; a huge children’s equipment and toys section priced to sell; $2 for ALL children’s clothing, and $5 for outerwear; linens, draperies, and fabric for $1-5; furniture including dressers for $15-25, complete dining sets for $100, and buffets at $25-30; housewares and holiday, and more bargains galore.
The Sale supports the Junior League of Wilmington’s mission of training women to be leaders in the community, and the League’s community programming. In addition to its annual Women’s Leadership Summit and Young Women’s Leadership Summit, the League’s recently launched a new campaign called Stand Up. Period. This initiative focuses on menstrual equity in Delaware and aims to ensure affordable access to period supplies.
Whale of a Sale will be held Saturday, November 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.
West Chester University presents Super Science Saturday for Girls
Saturday, November 9, 2019
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Schmucker Science Center
730 S. Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383
Super Science Saturday is a FREE one-day STEM workshop for girls in grades 6-12.
Spend the day with women scientists talking about careers, doing hands-on experiments, and seeing how fun science can be!
Register* at www.wcupa.edu/SSS
Birmingham Friends Harvest Buffet
Adults $16, payment in advance
($18 at the door), Children under 12 $8
For tickets, please contact: Marcia Cole-Quigley [email protected]
or
Birmingham Friends Meeting
1245 Birmingham Rd, West Chester, PA
(610) 793-1734
Featuring
Fresh & Local Food. Pasture-raised turkey. Organic Vegetables.
Vegetarian, Vegan, & Gluten Free Options.
Farm to Table Menu
Whole Roasted Turkey Breast, Thighs, and Gravy
Cornbread Stuffing
Green Beans and Toasted Almonds
Baked Butternut Squash with Cranberry Filling
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Lentil and Mushroom Bake
House Salad with a Choice of Dressings
Bread & Butter
Apple Cider, Water, Coffee and Tea.
Homemade Desserts
Proceeds benefit Local and Quaker Charities
Our special Veterans Day focused concert will perform many of our Nations most beloved music that celebrates the American Armed Forces including America The Beautiful, Armed Forces Salute, American Patrol, Military Festival Pieces for Brass Quintet, Ashokan Farewell among other stirring and emotionally moving patriotic pieces.
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with your little one while engaging with art in the galleries. This guided tour is designed especially for adults accompanied by babies. Stroller Tours are offered once a month, each with a different theme.
Hear about this invasive species, the threat it poses to our area, and how you can help prevent its spread on 11/12 at 6pm. Presented by Penn State Master Gardener. Call the library at 610-358-3445 to register.
November 13, 1:00–3:00 pm
Vintage styles adorning royals in The Crown inspire beaded jewelry with a contemporary twist. Representatives from The Bead Garden will teach you how to make baubles fit for a queen. Each class features a different project. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. $45 per Member. $50 per nonmembers.
Coatesville Job and Career Fair scheduled for November 13th
More than 30 employers attending the event which runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
More than 30 local employers are scheduled to participate in the latest Coatesville Job and Career Fair.
The free event will take place Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the CCIU - Gordon Early Literacy Center, 351 Kersey Street in Coatesville. The Job and Career Fair is open to the public, and candidates of all ages, experience levels and industries are encouraged to attend.
All job seekers over the age of 18 who are looking for work or a better paying job are welcome, but should be professionally dressed and come prepared with resumes.
“The previous job fairs held in Coatesville have been a tremendous success,” said Pat Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community Development and the County’s Workforce Development Board. “More than 175 people attended each event and the employers who took part were very pleased with the turn out.
“With the many employment opportunities around the county, it is critical to have regular events like this one where employers can meet with job seekers to match employer needs with potential employee skills,” added Bokovitz.
Employers participating in the November 13th Job and Career Fair include Monarch Staffing, the County of Chester, Chester County Intermediate Unit, USSC Group, Barlcay Friends, Herr Foods, Home Helpers, CCRES Educational & Behavioral Health Services, Interim Health Care, UPS, Careers USA, AGC Chemical Americas, Inc., Krapf Bus, Resources for Human Development, Manpower US Inc. - East Norriton, Seniors Helping Seniors, Genesis Healthcare PowerBack Exton, Comforcare Home Care Chester County, Express Employment Pros, Human Services, Inc., Tower Health, Citadel Federal Credit Union, The Protection Bureau, Advanced Protection Company, Maternal and Child Health Consortium, Autozone, Rite Aid, Forcine Concrete, Rent A Center, Inc., and the U.S. Army.
The event is made possible through the combined efforts of CCIU-Gordon Early Literacy Center, the Chester County Workforce Development Board and PA CareerLink® - Chester County.
For further information about the job fair go to www.pacareerlinkchesco.org or call 610-280-1010.