Community Calendar

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.

Copeland Lecture Hall, 6:00 pm

Linda Eaton, John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles, discusses H. F. du Pont's love of needlework; the extensive Winterthur needlework collection; and the embroidery style in the coronation gown feature in our Royal Splendor exhibit. Members only. Members free.

Hadley Presents a FREE concert by Lowdown Brass Band

at The Kennett Flash

 Wednesday     November 1   7 pm doors  with 8 pm show

 102 Sycamore Alley (between State & Cypress Streets)

Kennett Square, PA  19348

(484) 732-8295  www.kennettflash.org

The Lowdown Brass Band flawlessly synthesizes brass band, hip hop, reggae, ska, rhythm & blues, Afrobeat, Latin, rock, and jazz with the street beat, second line sound of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Lowdown’s infectious and diverse sound has something for every listener.  The LDB brandishes a powerful veteran brass frontline of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a funky backline of drums and sousaphone.

www.lowdownbrassband.com

PLUS – BONUS Event before the show:

Hadley Presents a FREE Music Workshop with members of

Lowdown Brass Band at

The Garage Community & Youth Center

Wednesday   w  November 1   w 4:30 – 5:30pm

115 S. Union Street

Kennett Square, PA  19348

(610) 444-6464  www.garageyouthcenter.org

Members of the band will perform and speak about the composition of second line brass music of New Orleans, Louisiana and explain its cultural significance to workshop attendees.

You are invited to Philter (111 W State Street, Kennett Square) for a family-friendly pop-up exhibit of new work. New paintings and prints of various sizes for sale. 20% of sales will be donated to hurricane relief through Americares.

Light refreshments and beverages for kids & adults 🍷🍪 Art supplies will also be provided to keep little hands busy!

Part of downtown Kennett Square's November Art Loop, stop in on your way to/from dinner and be sure to check out the other participating merchants in charming KSQ!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/124142821621366/

Event takes place November 4th in Everhart Park in West Chester

Following the success of the first Color 5K last year, the Chester County Commissioners, District Attorney, and members of the County’s Overdose Prevention Task Force announce details of the second annual Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic.

This year’s Color 5K will take place at Everhart Park in West Chester, on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. For details of the event and to register, go to http://chesco.org/color5k.

Chester County remains committed to tackling the opioid and heroin epidemic through intensive health, education, treatment, and law enforcement measures, coordinated by the Overdose Prevention Task Force.  The 2016 Color 5K attracted more than 800 participants and supporters, and raised $25,000 to help coordinate a “warm hand-off” program with the county’s five hospitals, helping to transition those who have been saved from an overdose into treatment and counseling.

Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle Kichline said: “The amazing community support that we received for last year’s Color 5K proved that there are, unfortunately, many people in Chester County who have been affected by this epidemic. This event helps to raise awareness of, and funds for, the opioid and heroin crisis, but it also shows that those suffering from addiction, their families and friends are not alone.”

“The opioid and heroin crisis is a great concern plaguing the nation, and it’s a concern that we, as a county, have been cooperatively addressing for some time now,” said Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.  “While in Chester County the number of those abusing opioids is less than other areas of the Commonwealth, we still need to provide education, counseling, and rehabilitation services to help our residents.”

Funds raised through this year’s Color 5K will benefit a new program to provide one-to-one support for overdose survivors and their families and friends; provide overdose prevention information and outreach to first responders, hospital staff, family members and friends; and importantly, provide expedited admission into detox and a review of all treatment options for overdose survivors who agree to treatment.

“Americans are the number one consumers of opioids and they are being abused by young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural,” added Commissioner Terence Farrell.  “Prescription drug abuse has opened the door to heroin use, especially among young people, because heroin is cheaper and easier to obtain.”

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said, “The hard truth of the matter is that heroin and opioids have decimated this generation of American youth.  In Chester County, we lock up the dealers and the pill pushers.  But we also understand the need for a comprehensive approach to this health care crisis, including drug court, naloxone in the hands of our first responders, and coordination of innovative strategies by our Overdose Prevention Task Force.  We work together every day to save every life that we can.”

Set for November 4, 2017, Volunteers Needed

 More than 600 trees will be planted at Middle Run Natural Area on November 4 by nearly 150 Delaware Nature Society volunteers. Since 1991, thousands of volunteers have helped to plant about 55,000 trees at this New Castle County park, which is located near Paper Mill and Possum Park roads in Newark. Tree planting begins at 9:00 am and is expected to go until 12:00 pm.  County Executive, Matthew Meyer, will be attending the event at 10:00 am.

“Tree planting is just one facet of the biodiversity management project that we manage at Middle Run Valley Natural Area under contract with New Castle County,” says Jim White, Senior Fellow for land and biodiversity management for the Delaware Nature Society. “We are working to increase the park’s forest habitat as well as to increase stream buffers next to Middle Run, which is a tributary of White Clay Creek.”

The White Clay has been designated by the federal government as a “wild and scenic river,” which helps to preserve the quality and health of the waterway.

Increasing forest habitat provides food and shelter for a wide variety of native wildlife. Stream buffers slow down and filter pollutants and help to reduce erosion. Tree planting also has myriad other benefits, including making a positive impact on climate change.

At Middle Run, Delaware Nature Society has planted a variety of native deciduous hardwoods, including tulip tree, ash, sycamore and oak, in addition to such native shrubs as viburnum, serviceberry and chokeberry. All trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and ‘sequester’ or store the carbon in the trunks, branches and leaves. The rate at which they do it varies by species, soil type, climate, topography and other factors. Planting native trees in appropriate locations provides maximum benefit.

All of the trees that are planted are protected from deer damage with cages, and each volunteer is taught how to plant a tree properly to help ensure they grow to maturity. Another key component of success is ongoing maintenance of the trees. This can mean watering a newly transplanted tree during a dry spring or removing bittersweet or other invasive vines from a mature tree years after planting.

The Delaware Nature Society is still in need of volunteers for this year’s fall planting that takes place November 4th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This year’s park location is at the intersection of Polly Drummond Hill Road and Smith Mill Rd. Look for the “tree planting” signs. Volunteers are asked to bring a shovel and a jug of water to water the first tree and to later use for refills. Individuals and families can show up that day; however, pre-registration is requested for all and is mandatory for large groups. Please contact Marie Graham at 302-239-2334 x111 or [email protected].

Founded in 1964, Delaware Nature Society works to improve the environment through conservation, advocacy, and education. For more information, visit www.delnature.org.

The Episcopal Academy will hold an Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, November 4.

10-11:30 a.m. for families interested in applying for Pre-Kindergarten-2nd 10-11:30 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m. 3rd-5th grades.

Families are invited to visit our classrooms and meet our faculty and staff.

https://www.episcopalacademy.org/admissions/upcoming-events

Address:

1785 Bishop White Drive

Newtown Square, PA 19073

484-424-1400

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.

Copeland Lecture Hall, 2:00 pm

Walking through the rooms of Winterthur, visitors gaze upon the finest furniture from early America.  The quality of the collection is so high, the quantity so great, that it is easy to overlook the unmatched grandeur of individual pieces.  Join Brock Jobe, Professor Emeritus at Winterthur, as he focuses on five New England landmarks from this splendid collection, explores their groundbreaking significance, and traces the diverse paths that brought them to Winterthur.  Along the way, we will witness the discipline, persistence, and artistic eye that guided Henry Francis du Pont in his pursuit of excellence.

Nov 5, 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Music at St. Michael Presents...

    Using two four-octave sets of handbells and a three-octave set of handchimes, Ron, accompanied by his wife, Linda, will perform a wide variety of repertoire including sacred, classical, secular, and just-plain-fun pieces.  

      Ron has been a featured soloist and teacher at regional and national Handbell Festivals.  He also teaches classes in the art of solo ringing.  

 Join us for this unique musical experience.  

Tickets are $10 at the door. 

Contacts 

St. Michael Church Office

Phone: 610-347-1696

Fax: 610-347-0148

Email:[email protected]

St. Michael Lutheran Church

"Following Christ's Example, Welcoming All, Strengthening Each Other,

Serving the Community" 

St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Road, Unionville, PA 19375

Copeland Lecture Hall, 6:00 pm

In this fully illustrated lecture, Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive and curator of the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), which was founded in 1872 and worked on cornation regalia for all four British monarchs of the 20th century,  will reveal the work that was done for coronations and discuss pieces that were reused by different monarchs and elements that  are still in use today.

Wednesday, November 8

Rotunda, 12:15 pm

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) was founded in 1872 to keep the art of hand embroidery alive and to offer suitable occupation to ladies who would otherwise be destitute. Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive, RSN, will explore objects from its collection and show the wide range of work produced by its students today. Members free. Included with admission.

Image:  Courtesy of Winterthur. Copyright RSN Archives

Creative Escape:  Felted Ornaments 

November 8, 6-8 p.m.

Unwind, mingle and make art! This class for adults features a needle-felting activity. Participants will create a one-of-a-kind felted ornament that will add a personal touch to a tree or gift this holiday season. Ticket includes materials and refreshments. BYOB!

Brandywine River Museum of Art

Current State of Carbon Capture: One approach for reducing greenhouse gas and yet still burn fossil fuels is to capture the CO2  from utilities, large chemical units & steel. This captured C02 can be  used  to make chemicals, or can be sequestered  deep underground.  Dr. Celia; Professor of Environmental at Princeton, will address the current status and future of carbon capture techniques, including the cost and technical barriers & safety.

Wed Nov 8  at 7-9 pm at the West Chester Boro hall on 401 east Gay st & Adams st.  http://chescocooler.org/online/

Nov. 9, “We The People 2.0” 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.

We will have your taste buds tingling for this month’s food-centric Tavern Talks: Feast Mode! On Thursday, November 9^th from 7-9 PM at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns-Brinton House, become a historical foodie as we delight in the delicacies of 18^th Century cooking through several interactive stations. Learn about tavern fare with historic foodways historian Susan Plaisted and cheer on TV host, podcaster and competitive food eater Monty "Moe Train" Wiradilaga as he does the “Colonial Food Tasting Challenge.” Other guest participants include New Castle Historical Society and Chaddsford Winery.

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 (http://bit.ly/2i1qCDs) as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.

For more info on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

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. For more information on Delaware Antiques Show, visit www.winterthur.org.

Keynote Speaker Honorary Chair of the Delaware Antiques Show and keynote speaker Gil Schafer III is an award-winning architect and founder of internationally acclaimed G. P. Schafer Architect, PLLC. An Architectural Digest AD 100 member, Schafer is consistently recognized as one of the world's experts on contemporary classical architecture. The grandson and great-great-grandson of architects, Schafer grew up with the strong sense of how a well-built, thoughtfully designed home can bring pleasure to daily life. Admission and Show Hours

Friday, November 10: 11:00 am–6:00 pm (Keynote lecture at 10:00 am) Saturday, November 11: 11:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday, November 12: 11:00 am–5:00 pm

2nd Annual Magic of Metal show November 10th and 11th, 2017. This is the Mid-Atlantic's premier all-metal show featuring nine of the Mid-Atlantic's finest metal artists. Both days are free and open to the public.

376 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

For more information go www.vinewoodsforge.com/events
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2nd Annual Magic of Metal show November 10th and 11th, 2017. This is the Mid-Atlantic's premier all-metal show featuring nine of the Mid-Atlantic's finest metal artists. Both days are free and open to the public.

376 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

For more information go www.vinewoodsforge.com/events
#vinewoodsforge
#artist #sculpture #robsigafoos #philart #chestercounty #visitkennettsquare #workskennettsquare
#historickennettsquare #metal #metalart

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.

SHINE in the Vines Set for Saturday, Nov. 11, at Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in Kennett Square

 Fall event will benefit Chester County Hospital’s SHiNE program to support patients living with cancer in our community

: Cozy bonfires, great food and local wines set the atmosphere for this year’s SHINE in the Vines fundraising event at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m.

A new way to SHINE: This year’s event is laid back and open-house-style, rather than the formal gala held in years past. Casual, weather-appropriate attire is encouraged for this outdoor event for those 21 and older. Although the event theme has changed to a more relaxed feel, the goal remains the same: to raise money for Chester County Hospital’s SHINE program, a volunteer organization that provides vital services for patients of The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital.

SHiNE assists patients living with cancer in Chester County and is dedicated to Lighting the way in cancer care, close to home. Proceeds from SHINE in the Vines will be used to directly benefit patients and their families by offsetting the costs of cancer care and support services offered by Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital. SHiNE is a completely volunteer based organization with medical supervision. Services provided are based on need and tailored to give every patient every advantage in their battle with cancer while maintaining an overhead of less than 2%. SHINE services include transportation to and from treatment, fitness and personal training memberships, workshops and support groups, a SHINE padfolio, a one-hour therapeutic massage with an oncology certified clinician, and a complimentary fitting and wig thanks to the generosity of participating salons.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door and are $100 each. Sponsorships are still available and benefits include promotion and advertising, event tickets, and, at some levels, tickets for SHINE patients. Everyone attending will enjoy delicious wines and food from local food trucks, including Haute Wheels, Natalie’s Fine Food Truck, and The Tot Cart, s’mores by the fire, live music from MK&COL, and more. This year’s SHINE in the Vines will take place at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery at 700 Folly Hill Rd. in Kennett Square.

For general information and tickets, contact Kate Pergolini at (610) 431-5054 or [email protected]. Those interested in sponsorships should contact Lauren Roscovich at (610) 431-5328 or [email protected]. There’s also still time to donate online.

 SHINE in the Vines 2017 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:

• CTDI

Silver Sponsors:

• Calista Salon & Spa
• Mickey DeMatteis, in loving memory of Robin A. DeMatteis

Ambiance Sponsor:

• Gawthrop Greenwood, PC.

Video Sponsor:

• Robin Gilmore, Director of Photography

Legacy Sponsors:

• Elizabeth A. Parsons and Family
• The Chester County Hospital Foundation

Grand Raffle Sponsor:

• Kaplans Fine Jewelry

Wine Glass Sponsor:

• Tuttle Marketing

Music Sponsor:

• McKee Risk Management, Inc