The (NEW) 2020 sale dates are:
Saturday, February 22nd, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 23rd, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
** Neighborhood collection will be Saturday, January 18th, 2020 **
Please leave your donation at the end of your driveway by 9 a.m. Thanks to the student volunteers, adult volunteers and community for the continued support! You can also donate books at any UCF school.
It's Here!
Southern Chester County's Social Event of the Year
53rd Annual Chairman's Gala
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate 53rd Annual Chairman's Gala & Presentation of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award
Longwood Gardens ~ Saturday, February 22, 2020
6:30 - 10:30 pm - Black Tie Optional
Look for your invitation or register online
ANNOUNCING
PRESENTATION OF THE 2019 OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Reverend Annalie Korengel
Unionville Presbyterian Church
Members and Guests are invited to a spectacular evening of socializing, fun silent auction, dinner, and dancing with live entertainment performed by "The Untouchables Band".
~Exclusive Venue - World renowned Longwood Gardens~
One of the world's Great Gardens, Longwood's story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Individual Tickets: $175
AFTER FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST, $195
Register Online...Early registration receives prime seating.
53rd Annual Chairman's Gala
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
~ALL Event Sponsorship Levels Receive Preferred Seating~
The (NEW) 2020 sale dates are:
Saturday, February 22nd, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 23rd, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
** Neighborhood collection will be Saturday, January 18th, 2020 **
Please leave your donation at the end of your driveway by 9 a.m. Thanks to the student volunteers, adult volunteers and community for the continued support! You can also donate books at any UCF school.
Seven-Week Course: Christianity Explored
Who: Whether you're religious, irreligious or undecided, Christianity Explored is a place to explore the big questions of life while also reflecting on what Christianity is all about. Who is Jesus? What did he do? Why does it matter?
What: With a relaxed environment, we’ll begin each week with a dinner for participants and their children. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible; you can be religious or irreligious. Also, you won’t be asked to sing, pray, or read out loud. And you can ask any question you want! Plus, childcare is provided each week
Where: Hosted at the Darlington Arts Center (977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA)
When: The following Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- February 9: Good news
- February 16: Identity
- February 23: Sin
- March 1: The cross
- March 8: Resurrection
- March 15: Grace
- March 22: Come and die
How: Register or learn more at https://explorehopechurch.org/christianity-explored or call (484) 589-0464.
West Chester University presents a free public reading and discussion with Dorothy Allison, author of the controversial novel Bastard Out of Carolina.
7 p.m. in the theater on the ground floor of Sykes Student Union at 110 West Rosedale Avenue.
Allison describes herself on her website as a “feminist, working class storyteller, a Southern expatriate, a poet, and a happily born-again Californian.” When she appears at West Chester University on Tuesday, Feb. 25, she’ll bring a powerful message about why she insists that “Class, race, sexuality, and gender and all other categories by which we categorize and dismiss each other need to be excavated from the inside.”
Wednesday, February 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jamilah Lemieux
West Chester University
Emilie Asplundh Concert Hall
Free and Open to the public
Black feminist writer, cultural critic, social influencer, and three time award winner Jamilah Lemieux, recently featured in Surviving R. Kelly, will talk about “Lessons from #BlackTwitter: Social Media, Pop Culture, and Black America” at West Chester University.
Please join us for our 9th annual Empty Bowls event.Lunch 11:30-1:30 and Dinner 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The “Empty Bowls” project is an international grassroots effort that has taken root here in Kennett Square for the last nine years. It is a collective effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission creates positive and lasting change for those living in need through the arts, education, and community. Silent and live auctions will be held at both lunch and dinner. Silent auction items include restaurant and merchant gift cards, works by local artisans, sports tickets and baskets of cheer. All proceeds benefit Kennett Area Community Service. |
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!
Join The Meat House at our 6th annual Meat House Day celebration!
In celebration of the 100th anniversary year of the 19th amendment, Re-Vision 20/20: Through a Woman’s Lens looks at objects in the Winterthur galleries through the lens of women’s stories, recognizing the everyday women who forged a better path for themselves, and ultimately for future generations, in creative, intellectual, and entrepreneurial ways. Drawing upon Winterthur’s vast museum and library collections, and highlighting objects and manuscripts representing more than three centuries of history, the objects in these galleries reveal unexpected and surprising stories that touch upon complex issues associated with gender, race, politics, religion, celebrity, and more. Objects once solely interpreted for their significance in relation to men’s stories are now re-visioned by casting the lens of women’s history on them and uncovering stories of women who were not only creators and thinkers in their time but also society’s disruptors and influencers. Curator's Gallery Walks for this installment will occur the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm.
Don't miss a variety of related programs, including a soprano concert by Julia Swan Laird performing songs arranged by Libby Larsen, one of America's most performed living composers, and fascinating lectures by and about women influencers, creators, thinkers, and disruptors.
The 2020 Kennett Winterfest on Leap Day will offer festival goers the opportunity to enjoy a great variety of beer experiences—from IPAs to stouts, porters, lagers, Pilsners, and saisons. This winter-warming community party, with great beer, live music, and food, is the perfect way to spend the extra day in 2020.
While Winterfest brings together an amazing array of beers from A to Z—Argilla Brewing Company to Zeroday—the emphasis is always on quality. Over 65 top-rated craft brewers will be pouring unlimited two-ounce samples of unique and seasonal beers. Participants will include brewers from across the region as well as local favorites like Victory, Braeloch, and Kennett Brewing Company. Newcomers making their inaugural appearance at Winterfest include Autumn Arch Beer Project from Newark, Delaware, specializing in deep flavor profiles, edgy bitterness, and complex relationships; Collusion Tapworks from York; Form Fermentery from Philadelphia; and Sloop Brewing from East Fishkill, New York. “We’re also looking forward to a rare beer festival appearance by Iron Hill Brewery, returning for the first time in many years,” says “Brewfest King” Jeff Norman, local architect and one of the Brewfest and Winterfest founders.
“Winterfest provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy beers you know you’ll love and also to try something new and discover your next favorite brew,” says Norman. “Winterfest celebrates the art and science of beer and brings brewers and enthusiasts together.”
Winterfest also features live music from Amanda and the Teddy Thomas Band as well as food trucks and vendors including Abuelita’s Empanadas, Natalie’s Fine Foods, The Polish Connection, Southbound BBQ, Dia Doce Cupcakes, George & Son’s Seafood, Frankly-Deep hot sauce, and Green Eyed Lady Boutique. The Band of Media Brewers will also be doing a home-brewing demo.
“Tickets for this event are limited and moving fast—don’t miss out,” says Norman. “It’s a great day for a great cause.” All proceeds go to Historic Kennett Square, the nonprofit that works to keep Kennett Square vibrant through programs including the Light up the Square tree lights on State Street, the KSQ Farmers Market, Third Thursdays on State Street, Restaurant Week, and much more.
The 2020 Kennett Winterfest will be held on Saturday, February 29, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. For tickets and more information, including a full list of breweries, go to http://kennettwinterfest.com
Join us for the opening celebration for Re-Vision 20/20: Through a Women's Lens. Soprano vocalist Julia Swan Laird performs songs featuring the female perspective, composed by Libby Larsen, one of America's most performed living composers. A champagne and chocolate reception will follow, and guests are invited to visit the Galleries to see the Re-Vision 20/20 installment prior to the concert.
$30; $25 per Member. Purchase Tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
Explore how women seeking the right to vote expressed themselves through clothing, sashes and pins in the Votes for Women exhibition and create wearable fashion with teaching artists. At 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., storyteller TAHIRA will present tales of strong women from African folklore. This program is part of Art of the Vote presented by PNC Arts Alive. First Sundays for Families are designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
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The Delaware County Symphony under the baton of guest conductor Sebastian Grand opens the concert with the ever popular Overture to La Forza del Destino by Guiseppe Verdi which captures the vibrant emotions of Italian Opera. The program continues with the lush and romantic sounds of Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff featuring guest soloist Tom Hicks and concludes with Symphony No. 4 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto is said to be an emotional journey into the inner soul of Russian romanticism by sharing majestic melodies of love, loss and triumph. His composing genius in this breathtaking work is built on soaring Russian melodies and soothing inner harmonies that are dramatically exchanged between the pianist and the symphony.The work, with over 29,000 notes, is a technical challenge for all pianists and requires a special artist with superb virtuosic skills and emotional depth. It is Rachmaninoff's most popular enduring and passionate piece and it established his fame as a concerto composer. This is a concert not to be missed!!!
Enjoy a free pre-concert lecture about the composer by Dr. C. Michael Kelly from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. To buy tickets now please click here. There is ample free parking adjacent to the theatre and the Life Center is handicapped accessible. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Regular $20.00 or senior $17.00. Additional information at 610-879-7059 or visit www.dcsmusic.org
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Seven-Week Course: Christianity Explored
Who: Whether you're religious, irreligious or undecided, Christianity Explored is a place to explore the big questions of life while also reflecting on what Christianity is all about. Who is Jesus? What did he do? Why does it matter?
What: With a relaxed environment, we’ll begin each week with a dinner for participants and their children. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible; you can be religious or irreligious. Also, you won’t be asked to sing, pray, or read out loud. And you can ask any question you want! Plus, childcare is provided each week
Where: Hosted at the Darlington Arts Center (977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA)
When: The following Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- February 9: Good news
- February 16: Identity
- February 23: Sin
- March 1: The cross
- March 8: Resurrection
- March 15: Grace
- March 22: Come and die
How: Register or learn more at https://explorehopechurch.org/christianity-explored or call (484) 589-0464.
Luncheon at Veterinary Dentistry Specialists with
John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC
March 5 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC
Event Date:
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Networking: 11:45 am
Lunch: 12:00 am
Event Location:
55 Old Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Price:
$25 for CFBA Members
Pay online
$35 for Non-CFBA Members
(CLICK HERE to join the CFBA)
Mary Ann Shad Cary (1823-1893) was one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in black history. She was born in Wilmington, yet few Delaware residents have ever heard of her. Shad Cary seems more a woman of our times than of her own. Teacher, journalist, editor, feminist, lawyer, wife and mother…it is easy to imagine her as a modern-day superwoman, preaching and practicing a life committed to racial and gender equality. It is harder to imagine a woman, especially a woman of color, leading a life so rich with accomplishments 150 years ago.
About the Speaker: Lora Englehart has always been interested in American History, and in recent years has become fascinated by the wealth of little know herstory in our country. A simple article about freedom in the July 4, 1996 edition of the News Journal launched Englehart on a journey of discovery into the life of Wilmington-born Mary Ann Shad Cary. Along the way, Englehart has learned about other incredible women and men who have made important contributions to our society, but were not included in history books because of their gender or race.
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). Cost is per day.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
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). Cost is per day.
All ages and skill levels welcome!
5th annual LEGO Shipbuilding Day returns.
Learn how to make LEGO models of historic and naval ships.
Build a ship at our event or bring one from home.
You don't need to be present to win!
Free Admission & Parking
Face painting * Food truck * Great prizes
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
1124 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
This event is drop-in. We suggest 45-90 minutes for younger guests.
Prizes based on age groups.
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Brandywine with special events and exhibitions! Begin the day exploring Votes for Women: A Visual History to discover the compelling imagery of the suffrage movement and honor the suffragists who secured women the right to vote 100 years ago. View a replica of the Justice Bell, which was originally created to promote the cause for women's suffrage in 1915. Listen to a stirring vocal performance by the Lincoln University Choir and Women’s Ensemble. Learn about Lucretia Mott, a tenacious suffragist who spent her life fighting for the rights of women and African Americans, during a special theatrical performance of Under the Bonnet. And engage creatively through an artmaking and letter-writing project to shine a light on the bravery and brilliance of changemakers from both the past and present.
Schedule of Events:
12–3 p.m.
“Upstanders Festival” presented by the Museum of Impact
During this artful and interactive pop-up event, engage creatively through an artmaking and letter-writing project to historical figures, social justice leaders and future selves in order to shine a light on the bravery and brilliance of changemakers from both the past and present. Activities will focus on voting rights and be led by Monica O. Montgomery, Founding Director of the Museum of Impact. This festival transforms audiences from bystanders to “Upstanders” through a variety of activities designed to enhance equity and creative expression.
1–2 p.m.
Lincoln University Choir and Women’s Ensemble
Listen to a stirring vocal performance by the Lincoln University Choir and Women’s Ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Camilla Horne, the Choir and Ensemble are known for their vocal excellence and for maintaining African American traditions in their music, which includes choral repertoire from all musical eras. Located in Chester County, PA, Lincoln University was founded in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University.
2–3 p.m.
Under the Bonnet: Lucretia Mott
Presented by Beacon Theatre Productions, Under the Bonnet is a play about Lucretia Mott, a tenacious woman who spent her life fighting for the rights of women and African Americans who abided by the Quaker tenet that all people are equal. Under the Bonnet reveals the strength and tenacity of her character and accomplishments, and conversations with her husband, James Mott, and Frederick Douglass allows us a glimpse of the tender and compassionate woman under the bonnet. This 40-minute production will be followed by a talkback discussion with the actors. This performance is part of Art of the Vote presented by PNC Arts Alive.
ACA West Chester invites the public to a book talk and yoga practice with Mike Huggins, author of Going Om – A CEO’s Self-Discovery Behind Bars, on Sunday, March 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event support Transformation Yoga Project.
Admission is $25 for ACAC members and $30 for nom-members and includes a personalized copy of the book. To register, call ACAC at 610-431-7000.
Mike Huggins shares his story of a man who was least likely to end up in prison, where he unexpectedly discovered his true calling and ultimate sense of purpose. His journey from CEO of one of the largest corporations in Chester County to prison inmate includes a behind-the-scenes look at life in a men's correctional facility, complete with alarming and surprisingly funny stories, and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will learn how yoga and mindfulness gave him the strength, direction, and tools needed to rebound and inspire thousands to discover their authentic selves. Mike went on to found the Transformation Yoga Project, a renowned non-profit that focuses on teaching yoga and its capacity to “heal through empowerment.”
The discussion will cover insights including:
- Where you are doesn’t define who you are
- Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change
- Tools for navigating life’s challenges.
For more information about Mike Huggins, visit https://www.mdhuggins.com/. For more information about Transformation Yoga Project, visit www.transformationyogaproject.org.
About Transformation Yoga Project
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, TYP serves people impacted by trauma, addiction and incarceration through trauma-sensitive, mindfulness-based yoga programs driven by education and research. We conduct more than 350 classes per month, and more than 45,000 people have participated across PA, NJ, and DE at 50 locations.
Within our 16 youth programs, we provide mindfulness and meditation tools to help adolescents in alternative schools, juvenile detention centers, mental and behavioral health settings, foster care and displaced children.
Seven-Week Course: Christianity Explored
Who: Whether you're religious, irreligious or undecided, Christianity Explored is a place to explore the big questions of life while also reflecting on what Christianity is all about. Who is Jesus? What did he do? Why does it matter?
What: With a relaxed environment, we’ll begin each week with a dinner for participants and their children. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible; you can be religious or irreligious. Also, you won’t be asked to sing, pray, or read out loud. And you can ask any question you want! Plus, childcare is provided each week
Where: Hosted at the Darlington Arts Center (977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA)
When: The following Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- February 9: Good news
- February 16: Identity
- February 23: Sin
- March 1: The cross
- March 8: Resurrection
- March 15: Grace
- March 22: Come and die
How: Register or learn more at https://explorehopechurch.org/christianity-explored or call (484) 589-0464.
| Tue, March 10 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM | Avon Grove Intermediate School |
Location Details
- Avon Grove Intermediate School
395 S. Jennersville Rd.
West Grove, PA 19390
Registration Details
For questions please call Community Health & Wellness at 610-869-1138
Fees & Payment
Registration is FREE but limited.
In an effort to increase awareness and educate on the opioid epidemic’s impact on our community, we are offering "Fighting Back Against Opioids" presented in partnership with the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol services and Good Fellowship EMS.
Attendees will be updated on the state of the opioid situation in Chester County and will leave with an understanding of what Jennersville Hospital and Chester County’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Services are doing to proactively combat the epidemic in our community. Good Fellowship EMS will provide education on how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer Naloxone (Narcan®) – an overdose reversal medication, in an effort to reduce the incidence of death from accidental drug overdoses. The first 25 registrants will receive Narcan nasal spray. Additional doses may be available, but are not guaranteed.
View the 1962 video of Jackie Kennedy touring the newly designed White House, followed by remarks by Estate Historian Jeff Groff on the relationship between H. F. du Pont and Jackie Kennedy's Fine Arts Committee. $15; $10 per Member. Buy tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Photo credit: Courtesy of JFK Library.
ARTZ Philadelphia joins with the Brandywine River Museum of Art 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.