Join us each month as we explore historic skills and trades with our "History at Work" demonstration series.

April 29: "Dairying"

May 20: "Potash & Soap Making"

June 24: "Woodturning"

July 29: "Coopering"

August 12: "Papermaking"

September 30: "Baking Ship Bread"

October 28: "Candlemaking"

All ages; FREE.

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

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 2017, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:

April 29: Animal Tracks
May 27: Fabulous Forests
June 24: Pond Life
July 29: Reptiles & Amphibians
August 26: Water, Water, Everywhere
September 30: Bird Migrations
October 28: Camouflage

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

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 610.459.2359.

http://kennettbrewfest.com/

– Chester County, in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board and the United Way Financial Stability Center will host a job and career fair on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the PA CareerLink – Chester County offices in Exton.

Walter Urban, Jr., site administrator for PA CareerLink – Chester County noted that local employers from many industries will be represented at the job fair.  “We are excited to announce that 32 local employers have registered to be part of the job fair, and all employers attending are actively hiring for current job opportunities.”  Industry sectors being represented include healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, information technology, agriculture, education, transportation and logistics, and government services.

Based on the “one-stop” concept, the PA CareerLink – Chester County is a cooperative program where job seekers and employers share access to a wide array of job training, education and employment services.  The Pa CareerLink – Chester County office is located at the Oakland Corporate Center, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA.  For more information on the job and career fair or other workshop and training opportunities call 610-280-1010.

Flu Season is right around the corner!

School season is prime time for classes, homework, sports… and the flu. With the flu virus most active from October to May, getting vaccinated is the #1 way to prevent the flu and the fever, sore throat, body aches, and even serious health complications it can cause. We are partnering with the Chester County Health Department to offer a flu shot clinic to community members.

Come get your flu shot at Unionville HIgh School on Thursday,  October 5th.
The flu shot clinic will be held in the High School cafeteria from 3 PM - 7 PM and is open to the public.

For more information, visit www.chesco.org/flu. Same day, onsite registration only. If you have health insurance, bring your cards. All insurance types, including medical assistance, are welcome.                                    

Join us for Music on the Brandywine    

Thursday, October 5, enjoy an evening of music by a trio of Astral performers featuring Clancy Newman, cello; Rachel Hall, harp; and Beomjae Kim, flute.

Astral is a nonprofit intensive mentoring program that specializes in developing the early careers of extraordinary classical musicians. Astral concentrates on a small number of rising-star soloists and chamber ensembles with the potential to be change-makers and influencers.

The evening's program includes music composed by Joseph Jongen, Vincent Persichetti, Clancy Newman, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Maurice Ravel. Museum opens at 6 p.m. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Get your tickets today!

October 6 - Kennett symphony Open House and Kennett Square First Friday

Stop by to see the new headquarters of the Kennett Symphony at 206 East State Street when you are enjoying your stroll through the borough for First Friday.

On Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m., Oxford Feed & Lumber, 112 Railroad Avenue in Oxford, will hold a Pink Hobby Horse Prance. It’s a fun, family day making stick ponies and then riding them in a horse show. Food will be available, and there are great raffle baskets. Benefits local breast cancer coalitions. Call 610-932-8521 for more information or to register.

https://www.chestercountyhospital.org/giving/support-an-event/chester-county-day

Tradesmen and artisans will demonstrate papermaking, colonial brewing, iron making, brickmaking, blacksmithing, historic baking, and milling throughout the day. Family-friendly activities include hay rides, pumpkin painting and colonial games.

All ages; FREE admission; parking: $5 per car.

Join us for the 6th Annual Truck and Tractor Day at Winterthur—a fun day filled with lots of large equipment sure to delight the wheel-oriented kids in your family. Explore tractors, modern farm vehicles, and the Winterthur fire trucks. Enjoy a hayride, arts and crafts, and more!

• Discover 30 tractors and other pieces of estate equipment.
• Hop onto one of the original Winterthur farm trucks and see how a modern backhoe and crane work. Feel free to take pictures and ask our knowledgeable staff and volunteers questions.
• Learn about the Winterthur Fire Department!
• Meet our firefighters and put out a “fire” with our pumper truck. Hop aboard the fire truck and try on real “turnout gear.”
• Enjoy a hotdog, pretzels, and ice cream!
• Take a hayride through the estate!
• Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and changing leaves.
• Climb a tree!
• Put on a safety harness and climb a tree, just like a real arborist.
• Get creative with farm- and tractor-related crafts.
• Look for helmets, badges, and coloring book giveaways!

Proceeds support the Winterthur Fire Department.

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

As a community service, Longwood Fire Company is offering free CPR classes and children car seats inspections.

On October 9 Longwood EMS is partnering with Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine to offer hands-on CPR classes. The one-hour classes will be given at 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.

The class explains causes, prevention, and treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. The ambulance and hospital staff are certified instructors available to teach cardiac compressions. To reserve a spot, go to www.chestercountyhospital.org/wellness or email/call the station.

Longwood Fire Company has achieved Expert status in transporting pediatric patients by ambulance. In August Longwood EMS participated in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Services for Children Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program. Longwood was awarded Expert Level, the highest of the five categories. Additional equipment is carried above the state requirements to better serve our children.

Longwood EMS does customized programs, including offering First Aid talks and seminars. These can be customized to fit your groups interest and answer all your questions.

Longwood also offers free car seat inspections and installations. Appointments are required for the 30-minute inspection. The fire company has six certified technicians. Inspections are recommended for new parents and when children move to the next sized car seat. Also, car seats should be replaced when an accident takes place.

“The free services offered by the members of Longwood Fire Company assists members of our community in keeping safe,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “This is just a small part of the life-saving services offered by Longwood Fire Company.”

The public will have an opportunity to visit Longwood on October 15 during the company’s annual open house. The open house takes place during Fire Prevention Week which begins October 8.

For more information, to sign up for a class, or to schedule an appointment email [email protected] or call 610-388-6880.

Longwood Fire Company has served the communities of Kennett, East Marlborough, Pennsbury and Pocopson townships since 1921. Longwood Fire Company provides fire and rescue and emergency medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Check out our website at www.longwoodfireco.com.

Visit us after hours for this special program series where guests get to sample local beverages and have a chance to chat with the staff about what's happening at Newlin Grist Mill.

April 13: "Punches & Pizzas"

May 11: "Sea Shanty Singalong"

June 8: "Archaeology"

September 14: "Blacksmithing"

October 12: "Lighting & Libations"
Free; must be 21 or older to attend. No reservations necessary.

Oct. 12, 2017 “Circle of Poison” at 7 p.m.  Lobby open at 6:15 pm.  Come early for tours of WCU’s new LEED-certified Business and Public Management Center.  Refreshments and community group displays will be available in the lobby preceding each film.  Expert panels and question and answer session will conclude each film.  Contact Margaret Hudgings – [email protected] or Sean McLaughlin [email protected] . Location is Business and Public Management Center Room 101, West Chester, PA 19383.

Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older 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 Talks 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.

Interested in what other topics we will be covering this year? Our other 2017 Tavern Talks include:

October 12 – Spirits & Spirits

Join us for this film series, featuring intriguing stories surrounding real-life tales of forgery and counterfeiting, hosted by scholars, curators, film buffs, and critics who will lead discussions after each film. Copeland Lecture Hall. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. Reservations suggested. Visit the Treasures on Trial web page for more information on the exhibition.

In this Alfred Hitchcock classic, a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, and he must ferret out the real thief to prove his innocence.

Friends Folk Club is very pleased to announce a rare area appearance by Tex-Mex musician Tish Hinojosa on Friday, October 13th.

Tish Hinojosa is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undeniable far reaching appeal, garnering her accolades such as a White House concert at the invitation of President and Mrs. Clinton and teaming up with artists such as Joan Baez, Booker T. Jones, Flaco Jimenez, Pete Seeger, and Dwight Yoakam.

“Hinojosa is an angel in cowboy boots with one of the sweetest purest songs to be heard in quite awhile. And when she sings in Spanish, her voice has more warmth than that of Linda Ronstadt. Tish Hinojosa delivers music like an angel.”
-HARTFORD COURANT-

Tish's song, Something in the Rain was included on the CD Songs for the Earth: A Tribute to Rachel Carson.

Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments are available at a reasonable price. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, and concert will start at 7:30 PM. The Oxford Meetinghouse is located at 260 S. 3rd St, Oxford, PA.

For more information call: 610-869-8076. Email: [email protected] or http://www.mundotish.com/

Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County for over 20 years.
The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse.