It was 69 years ago when Betsy Wyeth started what has become the annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show. That tradition is not lost on today's artists. One of those artists is Kathy Ruck, this year's donating artist.
"It's a wonderful show, very well attended, and the history of the show. It goes back 69 years. I'm just proud to be a part of this show, said Ruck who refers to herself as a contemporary realist who concentrates on the natural beauty of Southern Chester County. She said she comes away from the CFES show looking at the surrounding area and she can portray it in her art.
Ruck added that one of the bonuses in showing is social. She gets to touch base with fellow artists that she doesn't get to see during the rest of the year. The Landenberg resident has been painting for more than 20 years, but this is just the third time she's showing at CFES.
The piece she's donating this year is entitled "Sunset on Sycamore," and the title is true to the image.
This year's featured artist is Jacalyn Beam, also showing at the school for the third time. Beam is well-known in the area as a plein air impressionist. She spearheaded the effort to start the plein air event at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, has shown at the Chadds Ford Gallery and will have an exhibit at Barbara Moore Fine Art in April.
Her main piece this year is called "Pair," a farm scene done in Unionville. Beam can often be seen pulling off a road, setting up her pallet and painting. She said she found the subject for "Pair" just driving around the area.
The title comes from the cows depicted. Beam said they were paired off two-by-two. Beam added that she chose not to manipulate the scene for compositional purposes. The house and barn are unusually close to each other in reality, and she decided not to change that.
This year's show runs Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17. The Friday night reception runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and is adults only. Saturday is open to families and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will also be an Art Salon with Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner who will be exhibiting selected works of his own as well as those of one of his students, Shay Allen.
Admission is free, and 30 percent of sale prices go to the school's PTO for educational enrichment programs.
Public Archaeology Days invite volunteers to assist our professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. Public Archaeology Days currently center on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store. No registration required. Free to the public. All ages.
Plants are the backbone of all life on Earth and an essential resource for human well-being. They also work in harmony with indigenous wildlife by providing ecologically rich habitats that sustain them. It is the responsibility of gardeners and landscapers to use plants that create these habitats and meet the needs of all who live in them. Heidi presents an array of new, unusual, and tried-and-true native ornamental plants that help achieve these goals. Discover which locally adapted species tolerate varying soil and light conditions, provide multi-season interest, help solve deer problems, and bring vibrancy to your garden.
Heidi Hesselein and her husband, Richard, both 4th generation nursery people, co-founded Pleasant Run Nursery in Allentown, NJ, in 1998. Their goal of growing rare, new, and unusual plants has resulted in the production of over 1700 species, including many native plants, that add beauty to the landscape and food or habitat for wildlife. Their commitment to sustainability led them to install a solar array that powers the entire nursery and their residence, and several bio-swales and rain gardens to manage storm water runoff.
Longwood Gardens invites you to chase away your winter blues with a visit to our conservatory featuring an unusual display of blue-flowering plants during the Winter Blues Festival March 3 through March 25. Every Saturday, the sounds of the blues fill the Conservatory as blues artists perform live among the flowers.
An oasis of 3,000 blue-flowering plants transform the Main Conservatory into a sea of blue featuring delphiniums, echium, hydrangeas, cineraria, and the true blue spectacle, Longwood’s famed blue-poppies. One of the rarest colors in the plant world, Longwood horticulturists have researched, acquired, and grown hundreds of blue-hued blossoms and foliage to adorn the Orangery and Exhibition Hall for this unique display. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
Enjoy these free blues music performances as you stroll the Conservatory:
March 10
The Bob Beach Duo
2:00–5:00 pm
March 17
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
March 24
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,083 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS: THE KING & I March 15TH, 16TH & 17TH at Unionville High School 7:00pm
Unionville High School is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Broadway musical, The King & I, with performances on March 15th, 16th and 17th at 7:00pm. A moving and radiant tale of East meets West, The King & I will be brought to life for the community with an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft.
It is 1862 when newly widowed Anna Leonowens and her son, Louis, sail from their native England for Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand). Anna set her sights on a new adventure and accepted a position as the schoolteacher for the King of Siam’s many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by rulers in the West, so he asks for Anna’s assistance to change his image, if not his ways. Anna and the King struggle to find common ground. While both keep a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King eventually teach each other about understanding, respect, and love that can transcend the greatest of differences.
Online ticket sales begin February 26th at www.showtix4u.com for $12. Tickets at the door are $14 adults/$12 students and senior citizens. Performances will be at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty.
Show dates: March 15 at 7:30 pm, March 16 at 7:30 pm, and March 17 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
Join us for our public auction preview social on March 18th at Bunch Auctions in Chadds Ford, PA. We will have FREE WINE & CHEESE and live music by saxophone player Frankie Gray. Bring the kids, and come wind down with us after St. Patty's Day.
Our auction is held on Tuesday, March 20th. Come take a look at the fine art, antiques, collectibles, cameras, and furniture we'll be offering at the sale. Leave an absentee bid if you see something that tickles your fancy.
Details:
Bunch Auctions
1 Hillman Drive, Chadds Ford PA 19317
Sunday, March 18th, 12 PM - 4 PM
Live music from 1 PM - 3 PM
Free wine and cheese all day!
Hope to see you there.
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610-558-1800
www.bunchauctions.com
BINGO IS BACK AT THE RACHEL KOHL LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, MARCH 18 from 6-8 PM.
ADMISSION IS $20 FOR 8 CARDS. PRIZES. RAFFLE BASKETS, GIFT CARDS.
Rachel Kohl Community Library
687 SMITHBRIDGE RD. GLEN MILLS, PA.
609-358-3445.
Properly managed and controlled burns not only shape desired plant communities, they also establish favorable conditions for wildlife and create biologically diverse habitats. Learn how frequent, low-intensity fires influence many ecological processes, and experience a live prescribed burn (weather dependent) on Mt. Cuba Center’s property. Dress for the weather.
Rain date for this class is Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
View the Chadds Ford Historical Society's exhibit that changes with the seasons! The "Ford" Seasons is an exhibit that features seasonal photographs from the Chadds Ford Historical Society and other private collections. Seasonal changes in rural communities are marked not just by nature, but by work, recreation and celebration. Up until the mid-twentieth century, farms and fields carpeted the sprawling landscape of Chadds Ford. The residents of these farms led lives that were heavily regulated by natural cycles of the sun, tides and seasons. These cycles dictated when and what type of work must be done, and when there were opportunities to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. In this rotating exhibit, you will witness seasonal traditions over the years in this longstanding quiet, pastoral town. As you explore The Ford Seasons think about how natural cycles dictate your daily modern lifestyle – here in Chadds Ford or in your own community.
Every few months the photographs will be replaced to reflect new images from that time of year. Join us for a special reception at each season change!
Spring Exhibit Opening: March 21st from 5:30-7 pm (stay afterwards for our Spring Lecture Series talk, Pets in America at 7 pm)
Summer Exhibit Opening: June 20th from 5:30-7 pm
Fall Exhibit Opening: September 19th from 5:30-7 pm
Winter Exhibit Opening: December 19th from 5:30-7 pm
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s 2018 Spring Lecture Series called “Picturing The Past” uses historic images to discuss a wide variety of historical topics. The series includes four lectures during consecutive weeks. Coming up on Wednesday, March 21st is the topic of Pets In America: The Story of Our Lives with Animals at Home, by Dr. Katherine Grier. Dr. Grier is a history professor and Director of the Museum Studies Program at the University of Delaware. She is a specialist in material culture studies whose research interests lie in the history of everyday life in America. Her presentation reflects a travelling exhibition that has been touring the United States since 2006. Her most recent book, Pets in America: A History grew out of a developing interest in the history of animal-human interaction.
Admission to the lectures is free for all CFHS members and $5 for non-members. All tickets are at the door; no advance ticketing is available. The 2018 Spring Lectures Series is held in the CFHS Barn Visitors Center at 1736 Creek Road (Rt. 100), Chadds Ford, PA 19317. For more information please visit our website www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Additional upcoming lectures include:
Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Charles Philips: Draftsman, Bicyclist & Photographer, Pamela C. Powell
Pamela Powell, Photo Archivist with the Chester County Historical Society, will introduce you to the photography of Charles Philips, an ambitious young draftsman with the Pusey and Jones Company in Wilmington, who photographed working mills, covered bridges, railroads, churches and Friends meetinghouses in southern Chester County and northern Delaware. He photographed the landscape on his bicycling adventures riding north out of Wilmington between 1895 and 1912.
Thursday, April 5, 7:00 p.m.
Chadds Ford Then and Now II, Phyllis Recca
This presentation is a continuation of Phyllis’s first lecture for CFHS and covers eight new sites in the Chadds Ford area. Learn about Christy’s Restaurant and Reyburn’s Tavern, viewing rare historic photos from private collections. Find out what happened to Quimby’s Gas Station and why there was confusion regarding the Chadds Ford Barbershop sign created by N.C. Wyeth. This fascinating lecture helps us to discover more about our local heritage and how places have changed over time.
Experience an evening of food sampling and friendly chef competition you’ll never forget! ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester will host its 7th Annual Chef’s Best on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6 pm to 9 pm at West Chester University Alumni & Foundation Center, 202 Carter Drive in West Chester, PA. Enjoy specialties from some of the area’s best restaurants and cast your vote for the “Best of Chef’s Best.” 2017 winner Mercato Restaurant will return to defend its title.
All proceeds support ACT in Faith, an interfaith organization that seeks to empower un- and under-employed West Chester residents to stabilize their households and build toward sustainability. Services include eviction and utility shut-off prevention, employment support services and a Community Cupboard.
Chef’s Best lead sponsors are Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, Better Than Bacon, The Comprehensive Wealth Management Group, and Sun East Federal Credit Union & Charitable Foundation. Generous support is also provided by Brandywine Catering and other local businesses/organizations.
Tickets are $55 ($25 of which is tax deductible), and wine and beer is available for an additional contribution. To purchase tickets, donate an auction item or become a sponsor, visit www.actinfaithgwc.org or call 484-324-8492.
Start your landscape off on the right foot with Spring Gardening Saturday. At this day of workshops designed to introduce home gardeners to eco-friendly gardening solutions, you'll learn how to simplify gardening tasks, work with shade conditions, and sow plants that will come back each year. Register for all three sessions ($35) or just the ones you want ($15 each). The sessions are:
Gardening Naturally: First Steps
with Eileen Hazard
9:30-10:30 am
More info: http://tiny.cc/Gardening_Naturally
Eco-friendly gardening works with nature, not against it. Learn how to simplify your gardening tasks, maximize your soil's potential, and reduce water usage while supporting pollinators and local wildlife. Save time, energy, and resources using native plants to create beautiful, environmentally sound landscapes.
Shade-Loving Spring Perennials
with Nancy Bell
10:45-11:45 am
More info: http://tiny.cc/Shade_Loving
Become a successful shade gardener using versatile, easy-to-grow, spring flowering perennials. From heucheras to hydrangeas to ferns, discover native perennials that turn a shaded garden into a lovely sanctuary that will increase in beauty year after year.
Self-Seeding Surprises
with Eileen Boyle
12:30-1:30 pm
More info: http://tiny.cc/self_seeding
Some plants drop seeds at the end of their growing season, ensuring you another year of beauty. These are nature's gifts. No cost is involved, and they generally thrive with minimal car.e They pop up in unexpected places where other plants may not grow and can add a delightful, informal look to the garden. Learn how to harness the capacity of these multipliers as well as effectively edit them, and leave with a list of plants that are reliable self-sowers in our area.
Longwood Gardens invites you to chase away your winter blues with a visit to our conservatory featuring an unusual display of blue-flowering plants during the Winter Blues Festival March 3 through March 25. Every Saturday, the sounds of the blues fill the Conservatory as blues artists perform live among the flowers.
An oasis of 3,000 blue-flowering plants transform the Main Conservatory into a sea of blue featuring delphiniums, echium, hydrangeas, cineraria, and the true blue spectacle, Longwood’s famed blue-poppies. One of the rarest colors in the plant world, Longwood horticulturists have researched, acquired, and grown hundreds of blue-hued blossoms and foliage to adorn the Orangery and Exhibition Hall for this unique display. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
Enjoy these free blues music performances as you stroll the Conservatory:
March 10
The Bob Beach Duo
2:00–5:00 pm
March 17
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
March 24
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,083 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
On March 24th, The Hickman will bring back the Art of Caring fundraising event at Oakbourne Mansion, 1014 South Concord Road, West Chester, PA 19382 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The tag line for the reimagined event is Passport to Art, because guests will travel throughout the mansion watching artists create pieces live.
While enjoying delectable fare by John Serock Catering, guests will have the opportunity to see Angie Gifford design a fascinator, Nanci Hersh create a mixed media painting, Elva Hurst draw a piece of chalk art, and Mitch Lyons make a clay monoprint. The artwork they create during the event, along with other fine art and items, will be part of the silent and/or live auction that evening.
Other items include tickets to the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hamilton in New York City, a four course French dinner for 6 at the winner's home prepared by Chef Sylvie, pieces from the John Hardy silver bamboo jewelry collection, and much more!
Funds raised through Art of Caring will support The Hickman's Resident Assistance Fund. For 127 years, The Hickman has provided a safe and thriving home for countless seniors in need of care in the West Chester borough. The Hickman has a long history of providing financial assistance to residents who have exhausted their financial resources and are no longer able to cover room, board, and additional personal care services.
The Hickman thanks the 2018 Art of Caring: Passport to Art Committee: Crissy Bowden (Chair), Kathy Adams-House, Denise Antonelli, Esq., Martha Boston, Ph. D., Pamela Leland, Ph. D., Russell Oden, Nancy Pine, Esq., Andrea Taylor, Ph. D., Kathryn Turnock, and Tina Witek.
The Hickman also thanks the 2018 sponsors*. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information about sponsoring Art of Caring: Passport to Art or to purchase $75 tickets, visit www.thehickman.org or call Jen Harris at 484.760.6306 or email [email protected].
About The Hickman The Hickman is a non-profit personal care community located on a residential street in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Guided by Quaker values and tradition, The Hickman provides compassionate, individualized care to older adults in an affordable, home-like environment. A new building, set to open in early 2018, will add 74 studio and one-bedroom suites to the community, including a secure dementia care on the first floor. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, visit www.thehickman.org or call 484-760-6300. “When you’re here, you’re home.”
The Friends of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) will hold its annual, signature fundraising event on Saturday, March 24 at the White Manor Country Club in Malvern.
This year, the host committee is transforming the annual event, embracing All That’s Purple as its ongoing theme, adding more emphasis and exuberance on the successes of the survivors as well as celebrating the support behind a culture of change. This year’s affair in particular focuses on the countless accomplishments that have been achieved as a result of the strength and courage to RISE UP both individually and collectively.
“We all work for a day when there are no more purple ribbons on lapels, when domestic violence is a thing of the past, when purple sinks into the sunset.” said Dr. Dolly Wideman-Scott, Chief Executive Officer. “For today, however, we are taking this night to recognize all that’s powerful and all that’s positive about purple.”
This fun-filled event helps raise money to ensure the sustainability of free services the DVCCC provides to individuals and families living in Chester County.
The Dueling Pianos, which has sold out West Chester’s Uptown Theatre for the past several performances, will entertain the audience throughout the evening. A caricaturist as well as live and silent auctions, raffles and more will round out this celebratory evening.
Among the live auction items includes an authentic Mummers hat signed by Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who appeared in full Mummers costume at the Super Bowl parade when he delivered his impassioned speech. The DVCCC was determined to include a signature auction piece from Jason Kelce not just because of his tremendous popularity in the area, but because Kelce was one of the first NFL players to speak out against domestic abusers in 2015. “There are three [types] of people I have zero respect for in this world,” Kelce said via Philly.com. “It’s people who hit women, people who molest children, and rapists.”
Other live auction item highlights include a private gourmet dinner for twelve with Victoria Wyeth, which will include a presentation about her grandfather, the great American artist Andrew Wyeth, and four Philadelphia Flyers tickets including an exclusive opportunity to watch the team take the ice and receive their season awards from the Locker Room Lounge for the final game of the season versus the New York Rangers.
The exciting evening will feature cocktails and butlered hors d’oeuvres, followed by many epicurean features such as an Asian themed station, a traditional roast dinner station and more.
Gala ticket and sponsorship information is available at www.dvccc.com. To order tickets by phone or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, call (610) 431-3564 x134.
The Mission of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County is to provide intervention, programs, outreach and advocacy to prevent, reduce and remedy domestic violence in Chester County. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County provides emergency safe house/shelter at a confidential address; long-term housing; 24-hour telephone hotlines (including toll-free and TTY numbers) information, referral and support; counseling; children’s services; and legal services. In addition to a confidential site, the Center has outreach offices in Oxford, Kennett Square, Phoenixville and Coatesville. In the fiscal year of 2016/2017 direct services were provided to over three thousand Chester County survivors of abuse and their dependent children. For more information call the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County at 610.431.3546. To contact the 24-hour domestic violence hotline, call 1-888-711-6270. All services are free and confidential.
Sunday, March 25, 2018 • 2 pm
Auditorium, Rustin High School
1100 Shiloh Road, West Chester, PA 19382
Michael Hall, Conductor and Music Director
Tickets:
All tickets are $5, children and adults.
$5 order fee, per order
Purchase Tickets
Advanced purchase recommended
Tickets are limited and sell-out is likely
Music is a language of emotion. But how does music affect our emotions? Join us in our Musical Laboratory as your very own Kennett Symphony, with the help of our Mad Scientist, shows us how composers use different musical sounds to create and express emotions. Your children even get to try out the different instruments of the orchestra with the professional musicians of the Kennett Symphony assisting them. Ignite your child’s imagination and love of music.
Program:
WILLIAMS – Harry’s Wondrous World
MAHLER – Symphony No. 1, Movement 3
MOZART – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
COPLAND – Fanfare for the Common Man
TCHAIKOVSKY – Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy
DE FALLA – Final Dance from The Three Cornered Hat
Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!
Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.
All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk
March 26 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$65.00
Innkeeper’s Kitchen – UPDATED SNOW DATE Monday, 3/26/2018 at 6pm
Enjoy an evening at the Inn Keeper’s Kitchen.
Settle in with cocktails, select your seats and observe your dinner being prepared throughout each course.
Members and their guests $65, Non-Members $75
Admission includes Wine and Beer Pairings. Cash bar also available.
Dinner Menu
6:00 P.M. Hors D’oeuvres
6:30 P.M. Dinner
First Course
Seared Sea Scallops with Parsnip Puree, Bacon Lardons, & Honey Butter Sauce
Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, 7%
Second Course
Frissee, Fennel & Orange Salad with Goat Cheese & Bacon Vinaigrette
Pavo Real White Blend, Baja, Mexico
River Horse IPA, 5.7%
Third Course
Grilled Chicken Thigh with Creamy Garlic Orzo, Parmigiano Reggiano and Basil Oil
Line 39 Pinot Noir 2015, California,
Deschutes Black Porter, 5.2%
Fourth Course
Petite Filet Mignon, Celery Root Mashed Potatoes, Fried Shallots
Cartidge & Brown, Cabernet 2016, North Coast California
Left Hand Nitro Stout, 6%
Dessert Course
Chef’s Choice
Dow’s 10 year old Tawny Port
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, 4.7%
Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!
Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.
All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk
Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!
Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.
All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk
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 2018, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:
April 28: Animal Homes
May 26: Wonderful Wildflowers
June 30: Frogs & Toads
July 28: Plant Superheroes
August 25: Stream Life
September 29: Persistent Pollinators
October 27: Mighty Oaks
The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!
Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.
All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk
BBC Tavern and Grill Guest Bartending Event to benefit Chadds Ford Historical Society
Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 6 to 9pm
CFHS and BBC Tavern invite you to our Guest Bartending Event at BBC on Thurday, March 29 from 6 to 9pm. 100% of your tips are donated to CFHS. We'll also be hosting a silent auction at the event.BBC Tavern & Grill
4019 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE 19807
This event is brought to you by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Looking for something to do over break? Dive into spring with TLC!
Monday: Wetland Wonders - Stream and Pond Exploration
Tuesday: Terrain Trekkers - Native Animal Tracking and Identification
Wednesday: Field Trip to our sister preserve at Lighty
Thursday: Wild Wings - Soaring Skies
Friday: Spring Break Stewards
Join us for any or all sessions!
Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Snacks will be provided.
All Spring Break in Nature programs take place at Bucktoe Creek Preserve: 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Our web address is tlcforscc.org and the event registration is https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycguynhk
RTC’s 2017/2018 SEASON
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N. High St. West Chester, PA 19380
Box Office: 610.356.2787
Bullets Over Broadway
produced by The Resident Theatre Company
March 30th-April 15th, 2018
Check website for dates and times
Bullets Over Broadway is a musical adaptation of the hilarious Woody Allen movie of the same name about a young playwright in the 1920s whose first Broadway play is financed by a gangster. The score consists of jazz and popular standards from the World War I era, and the choreography is classic Broadway with dancing girls and fantastic tap numbers. It received its premiere on Broadway in 2014 and received 6 Tony nominations.
Some adult language. Under 7 not admitted.
Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and get to meet the famous Easter Bunny! $35.95 per person; children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Members receive a 10% discount on up to 4 members of their party. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or by calling 302.888.4826.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!
Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
This year is particularly unique in that January and March both contain two full moons while February had none. A double monthly blue moon like this has not happened since 1999 and will not repeat itself until 2037. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some! So, while the moon won't actually be blue, we can promise a nocturnal hike that will enhance your senses and instill a sense of wonder in the natural world. Come join us!