Sep
12
Sat
Historic Strode’s Mill fundraiser @ Chesterdale Farm
Sep 12 @ 17:00

Join a group of residents working to preserve the former Strode's Mill barn and scrapple operation at the historic crossroads of Birmingham Road and Route 52, a location once frequented by Revolutionary War notables. A silent auction aims to raise needed funds to turn the property from an eyesore to an asset. For more information, visit http://www.friendsofstrodesmill.com/#!gala/c1u25.

Lost in the Meadow at Longwood Gardens
Sep 12 @ 18:00 – 19:00

Limited Tickets Remain: Lost in the Meadow

September 9–12 & 16–19, 6 pm

Get your tickets for the first theater performance in our Meadow Garden.

Created by the award-winning PearlDamour and Mimi Lien, the performance follows an eclectic group of pilgrims as they make their way through the Meadow Garden. With humor, spectacle, and music, Lost in the Meadow explores the quest of tiny human beings to understand the big picture.

Tickets for Lost in the Meadow include all-day Gardens admission, as well as admission to Nightscape.

Purchase tickets for Lost in the Meadow

FREE! Thank You Concert for the Community
Sep 12 @ 19:30 – 20:30

Kennett Symphony presents

FREE! Thank You Concert for the Community

 American Flair!

Saturday, September 12 • 7:30 pm
Mushroom Festival Special Events Tent

Willow & State Streets, Kennett Square

Kennett Square, PA – The Kennett Symphony of Chester County (KSCC) will present American Flair!, a free thank you concert for the community on Saturday, September 12, 7:30 pm under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall. The concert will take place in the Mushroom Festival Special Events Tent at Willow & State Streets in Kennett Square.
Presented in Partnership with The Mushroom Festival 30th Anniversary & Kennett Symphony 75th Anniversary, the Symphony will perform a potpourri of diverse selections, including Broadway, movie music and patriotic tunes to pay tribute to America’s rich musical heritage. Nothing beats live music from a full orchestra to get your hands clapping, toes tapping and spirits soaring. “The Kennett Symphony is grateful to The Mushroom Festival for making it possible for us to celebrate our anniversaries together in this very special way!” says Monica Buffington, Executive Director of the Kennett Symphony. “The opportunity to present a free concert for our community is a first for the Kennett Symphony, and we can’t wait to present this musical thank you to our community for supporting The Mushroom Festival for 30 years, and the Kennett Symphony for 75!”

Music Director Michael Hall has planned a fun and festive evening filled with great music that is sure to delight fans of all ages. “We are constantly striving to offer more opportunities for our community to experience the joy of orchestral music, and our free concert in cooperation with The Mushroom Festival is just such an endeavor.” says Hall. “My vision is for the Kennett Symphony to play a leading role in the arts in this wonderful community.”

No tickets required. Seating will be available and is first-come, first-served. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs as well.

 

PROGRAM

Bernstein – West Side Story Medley                         Anderson-Lopez – Music from Frozen

Arr. Ricketts – Chicago – Film Selections                  Horner – Music from Apollo 13

Offenbach – Can Can                                                             Copland – Variations on a Shaker Melody

Schonberg – Les Miserables: I Dreamed a Dream      Arr.Lowden – Armed Forces Salute

Lloyd Webber – Phantom of the Opera                     Ward – America the Beautiful

Williams – Star Wars Medley                                     Sousa– Stars and Stripes

Williams – Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark


For more information, visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call 610-444-6363.


About the Kennett Symphony of Chester County:

The KSCC is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1940, the Kennett Symphony is Chester County’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, and serves the residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with thousands of tourists who attend the Kennett Symphony’s popular summer concerts at Longwood Gardens. The Symphony’s mission is to serve the community by enriching lives through music. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Young Artist Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. More information can be found at www.kennettsymphony.org

Sep
13
Sun
KAPRB Mushroom Festival 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk
Sep 13 @ 08:30

 

Register today for the KAPRB Mushroom Festival 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk which will be held on SUNDAY, September 13th at 8:30am.  Children under age 12 are free to participate!  The race starts and ends at the Kennett High School, 100 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA. Registration is available online at www.mushroomfestival.org or by mailing in the attached form.  All proceeds from this event go back to local charities and non-profit organizations!  We hope you will register for this fun community event today!

Chadds Ford Days
Sep 13 @ 10:00 – 17:00
2014 Chadds Ford Days Reenactors

Chadds Ford Days

September 12-13, 2015

10 am to 5 pm
Barn Visitors Center

 

Chadds Ford Days began as a way to commemorate the Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine that was fought on September 11, 1777.  This important battle played a pivotal role in shaping our nation's future. Although the battle was lost, it helped improve military tactics that resulted in winning the War of Independence and saving America.

As the years went by, the Chadds Ford Days festival grew to include over 60 of the region's finest craftsmen and colonial demonstrators, Revolutionary War reenactors, an array of culinary fare from local restaurants, brewers and vintners, antique cars, children's activities, live music, special exhibits, historic tours of the John Chads House and so much more.

 

Admission is $10 for adults 18 and older; free for children under 17. CFHS members are free with membership card. Dogs are welcome too!

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Nadia Barakat at [email protected] or at (610) 388-7376.

 

Oh La La Grand Re-Opening
Sep 13 @ 12:30 – 16:00

GRAND OPENING of our 

NEW LOCATION

 

Sunday, September 13, 2015

12:30 - 4:00 pm

 

1102 Baltimore Pike (Rte 1)

Crossroads Center 

Glen Mills PA

 

Sep
14
Mon
Landmark Americana “Golf for Kids”
Sep 14 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Inaugural Landmark Americana Golf Outing,

“GOLF for KIDS”

Inaugural golf outing benefiting the Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Broad Run Golfers Club, West Chester, PA.

What: We have 86 participants for Landmark golf outing raising money through silent auctions, raffles, contests on the course, along with all cart sales will go to the Friends Association to support their mission to end homelessness for the kids of Chester County. We at Landmark Americana are very excited to be part of this mission and can’t wait to “Golf for Kids” on Monday September 14th.

Why: Landmark Americana wanted to give back to the homeless children of Chester County by supporting the mission of Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children, the oldest child welfare agency (founded 1822) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Friends Association is working to prevent and end homelessness for families in Chester County.

When: Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10am – Broad Run Golfers Club, West Chester, PA; Dinner, auction and awards 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. at Landmark Americana, Gay & Darlington Sts, West Chester, PA 19380

Where: Broad Run Golfer’s Club, 1520 Tattersall Way, West Chester, PA 19380

Who: Organizers: Jason Santora, GM Landmark Americana – West Chester, and Brian Zimmerman, bartender Landmark Americana – West Chester

Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week-September 14th-19th
Sep 14 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week-September 14th-19th

at Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford


$35 per person 3 course-menu+tax+beverages+gratuity

For more information visit www.brandywinetaste.com

STARTERS

Barrowcliff Farms Tomato Mozzarella Caprese

Extra virgin olive oil, basil pesto

Seasonal Mixed Greens

Honey crisp apple, goat cheese, candied walnuts,

Apple cider vinaigrette

Chopped Iceberg

Tomato, cucumber, bacon, smoky buttermilk Rogue Valley blue cheese
dressing

Grilled Romaine

Creamy garlic dressing, Parmignano-Reggiano cheese

Crock of French Onion Soup

Melted gruyere, brioche pain perdu

ENTREES

Sautéed Gulf Shrimp

Lobster risotto, saffron-chardonnay sauce

House Made Mushroom Ravioli

Creamy parmesan-truffle cream sauce

6 oz. Center
Cut Filet Mignon

12 oz. Center Cut Angus NY Strip

13 oz. Prime Pork Chop

Butter braised haricot vert, BP steak sauce

Sides; Creamy mashed potatoes or stuffed twice baked potato

DESSERTS

Seasonal Artisan Creamery Ice Cream

Crème Brûlée

Seasonal Bread Pudding

Vanilla ice cream

Make a Reservation

 

Brandywine Prime
1617 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
P: (610) 388-8088

 

Sep
15
Tue
Soak Up the Sun Vinyasa Yoga
Sep 15 @ 06:00 – 07:00

Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 pm
ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Bring a little sun into your day with this series of five, one-hour yoga classes set outdoors under ChesLen’s pavilion. Certified instructors from Bliss Yoga Studio lead classes to connect body and mind, surrounded by views of the preserve’s rolling fields and meadows.

You will move through a series of poses including sun salutations, becoming familiar with each pose, while allowing your body to learn and feel the intentions of each pose.
$75/person for the series.

Learn more and register...

Sep
17
Thu
Latino Communities Conference at WCU @ West Chester University
Sep 17 @ 09:00 – 17:00

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning from and about the Latino population, including their perspectives on education, immigration, health, and more at the Latino Communities Conference at West Chester University on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Enjoy Latin music, dance and food. At 11 a.m., keynote speaker Melvin Delagado of Boston University will address how civic engagement can engage Latino youth. For more information, contact Linda Stevenson at [email protected] or 610-436-3162.

Live Music in the Beer Garden at Longwood Gardens
Sep 17 @ 19:00 – 22:00

For more information go to website

http://longwoodgardens.org/nightscape

 

 

Sep
19
Sat
Plantation Field Horse Trials and Country Fair @ Plantation Fields
Sep 19 – Sep 20 all-day

The best eventing competition – the ultimate horse and rider triathlon –  entertainment, shopping, food, parties, tailgating and more will be featured at the Plantation Field Horse Trials and Country Fair from Sept. 19-20 at Plantation Fields in Unionville. Activities for children will include  face-painting, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, and carnival games.  The over-21 crowd will be able to sample local beverages in the Beer Garden and Wine Bistro. The weekend will have an Australian flavor with the 2015 theme of  "Down Under in the Aussie Outback." Dressage events will be held Sept. 17 and 18.

Meadow Days at Longwood Gardens @ Longwood Gardens
Sep 19 @ 10:00 – 13:00
Meadow Days offer many opportunities for fun and discovery in Longwood's 86-acre Meadow Garden. Experts from the Natural Lands Trust and our Meadow Garden volunteers will be on hand to help you explore this beautiful habitat. Families can enjoy an ecology seek-and-find activity and can join in on scheduled hikes and walks exploring the highlights and wildflowers of the Meadow Garden. Additionally, staff from the American Birding Association will conduct a Hawk Watch at Hawk Point, where guests can watch and count the many migrating raptors moving through the area. Our Meadow Garden provides the perfect habitat and food for these magnificent birds, so get your binoculars ready.
Painting in the Vineyard
Sep 19 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Saturday, September 19th from 12-2pm

Penns Woods Winery is teaming up with Pinot’s Palette to bring you two exciting painting classes at the Vineyard!

No Artistic Talent Required. Their talented fun-loving teachers guide you through each painting step by step.

  • We will supply the canvases, brushes, paints and aprons.
  • Each class includes one glass of wine and live music during the entire class.

$48.00 includes materials, live music and a glass of wine.

Class size limited to 35 people.

To register, please visit our website or call 610.459.0808!
In the case of inclement weather, we will host the event at Pinot's Palette Studio (located minutes from our tasting room). If this is the case, you will be contacted 24 hours or more in advance.

“The Mane Event”
Sep 19 @ 18:30 – 21:30

 

Saturday, September 19, 2015

The Oberod Estate, Centreville, DE

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Your tax deductible donation will help Reins of Life respond to the needs of their riders, our special therapy horses and program expenses while also helping introduce therapeutic riding to more children each year.

I have attached a sponsorship form for this year's event and hope that you will consider donating to such a worthy organization.

Thank you in advance for supporting Reins of Life and making a difference in the lives of our children.

 

Join us to celebrate 10 years – HomeAID for Africa
Sep 19 @ 18:30 – 20:30

You are invited to the 10 year anniversary celebration, an upscale barbeque held at Windon Hall--a historic residence on the western edge of West Chester.  The event is at 6:30 September 19th, with reservations and payment of the $60 event fee needed by September 16th.  The event fee covers elegant food, beer/wine, and a donation toward the continuing work of HomeAID for Africa.  For more detail and to reserve be in touch with Arlene Rengert, 610/696-2282 or [email protected] or Marina Pavluk, 484/888-8088.

Background of HomeAID

Ten years ago several Chester County residents met informally Thto share their knowledge of the "new" AIDS crisis in Africa and to brainstorm possibilities for raising funds in this area toward the needs of women and orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa.  This was the birth of HomeAID for Africa, a local 501C3 that in these past 10 years has raised over $300,000 for those needs--all without rent, staff pay, or other overhead expenses.

This has been accomplished largely by production here of  high quality crafts, sold at music festivals and other venues, but also of occasional special events.

 

 

Sep
21
Mon
Reading by Welsh poet Tony Curtis
Sep 21 @ 02:00 – 03:00

Join award-winning Welsh poet Tony Curtis on the occasion of his first visit to Chadds Ford, as he reads poems inspired by the art of Andrew Wyeth and created over a 30-year period. Curtis is the author of several collections of poetry, and is the Emeritus Professor of Poetry at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales. He won the 1993 Dylan Thomas Award among other awards. He tours extensively in Europe and the USA giving poetry readings and lectures.

Chester County 2020 – Citizen Planners’ Breakfast
Sep 21 @ 07:30 – 08:45

Chester County 2020 Presents A Citizen Planners' Breakfast

 

"A Changing County:

Opportunities and Challenges"

with

Ronald Bailey

Former Executive Director,

Chester County Planning Commission

 

Monday September 21st

 at O'Grady's Family Restaurant

273 Schuylkill Rd, Phoenixville, PA

 

OUR AGENDA

7:15                                                           Buffet Breakfast

7:40                                                           Welcome

7:45                                                           Program

8:15                                                           Q & A

8:45                                                           Good-by & Godspeed

 

     Attendance is limited to 50. Registration is $25. You can register online via www.cc2020.org or send a check to: CC2020 P.O. Box 321 Lyndell PA 19354. Please email [email protected] or call 484-680-5570 if you have any questions. See you on September 21st!

 

   

 The Citizen Planners' Breakfasts highlight issues affecting land use around the County. The CC2020 Master Planner Program provides accredited training for land use decisions. The next scheduled Master Planner Course, Community Planning, begins October 1.

See registration details at www.cc2020.org.

Market BIG On A tiny Budget
Sep 21 @ 19:00 – 21:00

 

Monday September 21, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Many small business owners and startups believe they do not have the ability to market like larger, more established companies do. But small businesses and startups have many effective and affordable tools available to them. Learn how to create a high-powered marketing program.
Rachel Kohl Library

Sep
22
Tue
Soak Up the Sun Vinyasa Yoga
Sep 22 @ 06:00 – 07:00

Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 pm
ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Bring a little sun into your day with this series of five, one-hour yoga classes set outdoors under ChesLen’s pavilion. Certified instructors from Bliss Yoga Studio lead classes to connect body and mind, surrounded by views of the preserve’s rolling fields and meadows.

You will move through a series of poses including sun salutations, becoming familiar with each pose, while allowing your body to learn and feel the intentions of each pose.
$75/person for the series.

Learn more and register...

Hotties & Hunks 4 Humanity at the Gables
Sep 22 @ 18:30 – 20:30

Join us September 22nd

at The Gables

For your $35 donation, you will receive FREE Appetizers, Discounted Drinks, Dessert, a generous donation to the charity and a great night out with some AMAZING people from our community with a passion for giving!  There will also be Door Prizes and Great Raffle Gifts!

GET Your Ticket NOW for ONLY $25

Sep
24
Thu
New music concert at WCU
Sep 24 @ 20:15

A new music concert directed by Adam Silverman and Van Stiefel will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. at the Ware Family Recital Hall in West Chester University's Swope Music Building. Call 610-436-2739 for more information.

Sep
26
Sat
Get Up! Get Moving! festival @ Anson B. Nixon Park
Sep 26 @ 10:00 – 14:00

La Comunidad Hispana presents Get Up! Get Moving! or Vive tu Vida, an event filled with free health screenings and physical activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Anson B. Nixon Park. From raffles to pony rides to free flu vaccines and nutrition education, the festival promises something for everyone.

Philly Bloco to perform at WCU @ Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Sep 26 @ 19:30

Philly Bloco, a 24-member Brazilian Carnivale-style troupe, will perform a mash-up of samba, funk, reggae, and New Orleans 2nd-line with 12 Samba drummers, vocals, horns, accordion, costumed dancers and more at West Chester University's Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. General admission $10.  For more information, call 610-436-2266.

 

Sep
27
Sun
Rock Park
Sep 27 @ 16:00 – 19:00
Sep
28
Mon
Garnet Valley 2016 Post Prom Golf Outing
Sep 28 @ 10:00 – 20:00

Special this year:

Every golfer will get a complimentary round of golf for the year 2016

Outing is to support Garnet Valley High School's "Post Prom" event.

Each year over 5,000 teens ages 16-20 die due to fatal injuries caused by car accidents.

Enjoy a complete program of events and support a worthy cause.

18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and prizes all for $150

Penn Oaks Golf Club

Contact:

Pete Pagano

[email protected]

610-485-6200

 

 

Sep
29
Tue
Soak Up the Sun Vinyasa Yoga
Sep 29 @ 06:00 – 07:00

Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015
6:00 – 7:00 pm
ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Bring a little sun into your day with this series of five, one-hour yoga classes set outdoors under ChesLen’s pavilion. Certified instructors from Bliss Yoga Studio lead classes to connect body and mind, surrounded by views of the preserve’s rolling fields and meadows.

You will move through a series of poses including sun salutations, becoming familiar with each pose, while allowing your body to learn and feel the intentions of each pose.
$75/person for the series.

Learn more and register...

2015 Women’s Professional Development Conference
Sep 29 @ 08:00 – 13:30

Registration Open! 

2015 Women's Professional Development Conference:

Know Your Worth 

Tuesday, September 29 , 2015

8:00 am- 1:30 pm

QVC Headquarters 

Hosted by the Women Influencing Business Committee, this half-day conference
includes three sessions focusing on enhancing the skills of professionals at any level.

 

Kick-Off Comments: 

Tracy Davidson,

Anchor,
NBC News Today

Get Over Yourself- Owning & Growing 

 Your Emotional Intelligence:

Deana Travetti,

Senior Director of Customer Experience,
Comcast Spotlight

Modern Day Mentoring: Speaker TBA

Know Your Worth- 

Salary Negotiation with Confidence: 

Kenya Jacobs,

Compensation Manager,
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Sponsorship Opportunities and Group Rates 

 

Limited Seating

REGISTER TODAY

 

$70 CCCBI Member Tickets; $90 non-member ticket

Includes: admittance into the event,
continental breakfast, goodie bag, tour of QVC, and networking lunch

Questions?

Contact
Danielle Vetter 

610-725-9100

 

 

Oct
1
Thu
BHHS – Community Service Day
Oct 1 @ 10:00 – 14:00
Read Aloud
Oct 1 @ 10:30 – 11:30

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting 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.