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Nicholas Newlin Foundation
219 S. Cheyney Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-459-2359 | www.newlingristmill.org
Virtual “Newlin Series” Talks To Be Offered
Each year, Newlin Grist Mill hosts a series of presentations that explore different
aspects of the site’s unique historical and environmental resources, bringing in a slate of
outside speakers with a wide range of expertise. The 2021 Newlin Series focuses on the history of women
and work and will be presented virtually via Zoom.
The first presentation in the series will take place on Sunday, August 8th at 3 pm. In “‘The Power of the Sun Was Extremely Apparent’: Washing in the 18th Century,” teacher and historian Anna Elizabeth Kiefer will address a few of these public history
myths about laundry and personal cleanliness in Britain, and, by extension, the American colonies. Drawing from current scholarship, multiple primary
source documents from both England and the colonies, and her own experiential archaeology,
Kiefer will walk attendees through the importance and process of the 18th century wash.
Other scheduled presentations in the 2021 Newlin Series are:
“Making Sense of Women’s Textile Work in the Long 18th Century,” Thursday, October 14th at 7pm
In this lecture, scholars Emily Whitted and Eliza West share their expertise in women’s textile work in early
America. Both expert craftspeople in their own right, West and Whitted will intertwine the stories of stitchers,
knitters, and spinners found in the history books with their own hands-on knowledge of fiber and craft. This talk
will explore not only the different types of textile work which women performed, but also the blurred lines
between domestic and professional labor.
“Chefs & Slaves: The Cooks in Jefferson’s Kitchens,” Thursday, October 21st at 7pm
Three generations of enslaved cooks prepared the meals in Jefferson’s kitchens. All except one were French
trained, either in France itself, or by French chefs. No wonder the meals at Monticello are still famous today
after 200 years. In this talk by historian Leni Sorensen, attendees will learn the names and stories of these
chefs and spend some time in their kitchens to see the skills and technologies they used to produce meals
“half-French half-Virginian.”
“Making Ends Meet: Working Women in the 18th Century,” Sunday, November 14th at 3pm
This program will be a discussion focused on women in industry in the 18th and early 19th centuries by
Presenter Anna Elizabeth Kiefer. Photo credit: Buddy Secor for the American Battlefield Trust.
Amanda Doggett, Apprentice Joiner at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. She will
also cover challenges facing women in traditional industries today, as well as the difficulties of researching
women’s history in general.
Sponsored by Team Toyota of Glen Mills, the 2021 Newlin Series programs are free, but pre-registration is
required. Registration links and more information are available at https://newlingristmill.org/the-newlin-series.
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The Kennett Library Board of Trustees will host a groundbreaking for the new Kennett Library and Resource Center on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. It will take place at the location of the new building, the corner of State and Willow Streets in the Borough of Kennett Square. All are welcome to attend.
“For over 20 years community members have planned, worked, and dreamt about a new regional library and now in 2021 that dream will become a reality, said Board President Jeff Yetter in a press release. “The Kennett Library is both a knowledge sanctuary and a community center. It is the soul of our community. It doesn’t matter who you are or what your background, the library welcomes you and has something for you.”
The Kennett Library serves as a literacy center for everyone from infants to seniors. In addition to the core services of any library, there are storytimes, in both English and Spanish to entertain and promote early literacy; there are ESL, U.S. Citizenship, and GED classes. In the last two years, the library helped 24 community residents become U.S. citizens.
The Kennett Library has served the community for more than 125 years in just two buildings. The current building, built in 1961 is outdated, has a basic lack of space for both materials and activities, the facility’s antiquated core systems — utilities, parking, access, storage, etc. — are seriously deficient.
Highlights of the new building include a 110-seat auditorium; Bayard Taylor Conference Room; children’s maker space; adult maker space; two classrooms; one multipurpose room; four tutor rooms; quiet and reflection room; computer carrels; several quiet reading areas; and an outdoor terrace.
Thanks to a core set of volunteers, many of them who came before us, we are now in the early stage of building a new library that will serve the community for another 50 years and longer. Thanks to our donors and supporters, both past and present, the Capital Campaign has raised 60 percent of the $20 million-goal needed to build the state-of-the-art library and resource center.
Join us IN-PERSON as we welcome Ed Pieters of Pieters Apiary for a presentation everything you ever wanted to know about the honey bee! Ed is a local beekeeper and holds a PhD in entomology, and will share facts, tips, and more from his own personal experience and scientific knowledge.
Again, this program will be held live and in-person at the library on August 12 at 10:30 AM. However, you will need to register so we can keep this event safe and distanced. You can do so by clicking here. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Chester County Schedules August 12
Workforce Resource Fair for Jobseekers
The PA Department of Labor and Industry has declared August 12th as “PA CareerLink Day – Join the Workforce PA” and Chester County is joining in this state-wide recognition. A Chester County Partner Resource Fair, held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 12, will highlight the services that Chester County residents can take advantage of, if they are looking to join, or re-enter the workforce.
The free Partner Resource Fair is hosted by PA CareerLink – Chester County and the United Way Financial Stability Center at their combined offices at 479 Thomas Jones Way, in the Oaklands Corporate Center in Exton.
“In an effort to provide a better understanding of our on-site programming and services, we invite all residents to this resource fair, set in an ‘open house’ format to meet with our on-site partners, tour our facility and to learn about our many resources including our G.E.D and our Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) program,” said Butch Urban, Site Administrator for PA CareerLink® – Chester County.
“During the event, we are also providing an overview of the range of programs that can help anyone who wants to transition back into the workforce, as well as information on how to access On-the-Job training and Individual Training Accounts,” added Urban.
The PA CareerLink – Chester County is a partner of the American Job Center® network, where individuals looking for jobs, and employers looking to fill jobs, can share access to job training, education and employment services. Its unique partnership with the United Way of Chester County’s Financial Stability Center enhances job seeker services with financial guidance and counseling, to help clarify and achieve financial goals.
For more information about the August 12th PA CareerLink® Chester County Resource Fair, go to www.pacareerlinkchesco.org, or call 610-280-1010, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will celebrate this year’s annual World Helicopter Day on Sunday, August 15, from noon until 4:30 p.m. Two main events will make the day extra special: AHMEC’s first public helicopter rides since 2019 and the premier rollout of the newly restored McCulloch J-2 Gyroplane.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380.
“We are excited to present helicopter rides to the public this year, as well as honor the hard work of our volunteer restoration crew with our fantastic McCullough J-2,” said Paul Kahan, AHMEC’s Executive Director. “We’re even happier that we can do this in a way that celebrates rotary wing aviation, which is what World Helicopter Day is all about.”
World Helicopter Day was founded in 2015 by Australian Mick Cullen “to raise awareness of the contributions that helicopters make to our society and celebrate the diverse range of people that design, fly and support them,” Cullen stated.
Additionally, AHMEC plans to highlight completion of its McCulloch J-2 Gyroplane, a two-seat gyroplane built by the McCulloch Aircraft Corporation in 1971. Volunteer Derek Hart, who directed the aircraft’s 4-year restoration project, is proud of the accomplishment.
“The McCulloch J-2, the only one of this type in the museum, arrived at AHMEC several years ago, having been donated by Light Horse Legacy and Marvin Wessel,” explained Hart. “The donation included major parts of the fuselage and many components in boxes. Major components necessary to complete the restoration had to be acquired from contributors like the Pennsylvania College of Technology-Williamsport, PA, Piasecki Aircraft; and Olympic Tool & Folsom Tool In Aston, PA. Others were fabricated by the talented museum volunteers.”
“We hope you will join us as we take to the skies on August 15!” Kahan added.
Helicopter rides cost $65.00 per person on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be purchased in advance via the website at www.americanhelicopter.museum or phone at 610-436-9600 or in the museum store.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogyros and convertiplanes.
Chester County Plans for International Overdose Awareness Day Include “Light the Night” Evening of Remembrance and Hope
As part of Chester County’s commitment to combat the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces its participation in “International Overdose Awareness Day” on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
On this day, Chester County will join communities around the world in encouraging residents, businesses and organizations to raise awareness of the effects of opioid addiction, and reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses and drug-related deaths. Importantly, the County will focus on remembering the lives of those lost to overdose, and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one.
From the morning of Tuesday, August 31st, 101 pinwheels, representing the 101 lives lost in Chester County to accidental overdose in 2020, will be displayed in front of the Chester County Justice Center on Market Street in West Chester and the County’s Government Services Center on Westtown Road.
On the evening of August 31st, a special “Night of Light” event will be held on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in West Chester, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend this event.
“This year, we will take time to remember those that we have tragically lost to substance use disorders, and also bring a message of hope to those working toward long-term recovery, including family and friends who are supporting them,” said Vince Brown, Executive Director of the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services.
“Night of Light” will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a time to gather information and local resources that support those suffering from substance use disorder, plus a time to prepare messages of love and hope for luminary bags.
“This will be followed by a time of guest speakers, including the words of a mother who lost her son to substance use disorder, and a message from one of Chester County’s certified recovery specialists, who is on-call for hospital emergency rooms, to meet with those who have survived an overdose, and help to move them straight to recovery.
The evening will conclude with the lighting of luminaries and a moment of silence.
“Although we saw a slight decline in accidental overdoses last year in Chester County, substance use disorders are still extremely prevalent, and one life lost to the disease of addiction is one too many,” added Vince Brown.
Chester County remains committed to tackling the opioid and heroin epidemic through intensive health, education, treatment and law enforcement measures, coordinated by its Overdose Prevention Task Force.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
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First Friday West Chester
Webpage: http://www.ccarts.org/artisans-show/
CCArts transforms outdoor field into a marketplace of fine handcrafted gifts & delicious food once a month to support local artists and food vendors.
The Center for the Creative Arts launches a monthly outdoor market on Sunday, May 2, 2021 11am-3pm. “It is our hope that this farmers market meets artisan show will become a community gathering place that nourishes people’s bodies and spirits with food and art,” says Jennifer Hartz, CCArts Program Director and Market Coordinator. “When Jennifer brought this idea to one of our staff meetings, I was really excited to support it. We have heard from so many of our working artist colleagues that 2020 and the beginning of 2021 has been a difficult time since so many shows have been cancelled,” stated Melissa Paolercio CCArts Executive Director. “Art shows and craft fairs are a huge revenue driver for so many local artists. We knew we wanted to do our part to support them and what better way to invite our community back to campus then with a socially-distanced outdoor event.”
“The majority of the vendors are Delaware-based and will be selling handmade fine art and crafts including ceramics, jewelry, felting, turned wood, painting and more. There will also be food vendors selling baked goods and local honey,” says Hartz.
Artists include: Stephanie Atkins (Mink’s Signature Foods & Desserts), Elisabeth Bard, Zachary Bloom (Zachary Bloom Jewelry Designs), Damaris Colon (London Rock Art), Sue Ann Cox (The Fairy Potter), Christina Fabris and Joseph Csoltko (Iris and Callisto’s Apiary), Pam Horstmann (Painted Threads), Bethann C. Kelleher (BBK Ceramics), Becki Mott-Lynn (Flossie’s Umbrella), Stephanie Przybylek (Creative Animal), Valerie Walton (Val Walton Art), Abe & Bonnie Warren (Handcrafted by Abraham Warren), Patricia Whitman (Links and Pearls). The Center for the Creative Arts (CCARTS) is located at 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row and Rt. 82, Yorklyn, DE. For more information about CCArts, visit the website at www.ccarts.org, or call the center at 302-239-2434.
CCArts has been offering classes in the fine and performing arts for over 40 years as well as art exhibits, community celebrations and the popular Yorklyn Live: Open Mic Night. The summer program serves 800 or more children over ten weeks each year and offers scholarships to children in need. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) has announced that it will be honoring the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a poignant speaker event featuring one of the nation’s most renowned authors and disaster experts. “American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan” featuring James Kendra, Ph. D will be held Tuesday, September 7 at 6:30 PM.
Dr. Kendra is the co-author of American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation Of Manhattan On 9/11, as well as a professor in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration and the director of the Disaster Research Center. During the Uptown! event, which will be partially sponsored by the West Chester Library, he will discuss the waterfront efforts that were implemented on 9/11. These included boat operators and maritime workers quickly realizing that they had the skills, equipment, and the opportunity to take definite, immediate action in responding to the tragic terrorist attack. He will also explore, in detail, the larger question in his book – what does the science of disasters tell us about not surviving but thriving in the face of calamity?
“We are honored to have Dr. Kendra join us as part of Uptown!’s speaker series to help commemorate the 20thAnniversary of 9/11 and to learn from his valuable insights,” said April Evans, executive director for Uptown!. “We are continually striving to engage our community with interesting and relevant speaker events as part of our commitment to educate and entertain our audiences.”
Uptown! will also be honoring all first responders and their daily efforts to keep our communities safe by offering two free tickets to this event. To request tickets, please email [email protected] no later than 10 AM on September 7. Proof of serving as a first responder will be needed.
Tickets to the “American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan” event are $20.00and Uptown! is also offering a special VIP package that includes a ticket and a signed copy of Dr. Kendra’s American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation Of Manhattan On 9/11 book. Tickets are available now at https://uptownwestchester.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
Join us as we explore the National Constitution Center’s compelling exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, as a museum educators leads us through the exhibit. Learn how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war during the Reconstruction period, taking a particularly close look at the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
Along the way, our guide will highlight the stories of people like Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, and other figures central to the conflict over slavery. We will also get an up-close look at special artifacts on display, including original copies of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, Dred Scott’s signed petition for freedom, a fragment of the flag that Abraham Lincoln raised at Independence Hall, a commemorative copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln, and more!
Register here and you will receive an email with the Zoom link 24 hours before the program begins.
Kennett Square is home to the Mushroom Capital of the World. The area accounts for nearly two thirds of all commercial mushroom production in the U.S., meaning from Philadelphia to Phoenix, if you enjoy mushrooms on your pizza, in your salads, or stuffed, sauteed or sliced, they quite possibly came from Kennett Square.
or more than 30 years, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has showcased the mushroom industry and the surrounding community. And after pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of the well-known event in 2020, the 36th Annual Mushroom Festival is back with the theme, Rooted in the Community!
New this year, the Mushroom Festival app! Download on Apple or Google Play for schedule updates, wristbands, parking and other Festival info, mushroom facts and more!
The 36th Annual Mushroom Festival will take place at 600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA, Saturday, September 11, 9am-7pm, and Sunday, September 12, 10am-5pm. Wristbands are $5 per person.
“We are excited to be able to host this event, which has become a destination event for families here in Chester County and beyond,” said Gina Puoci, 2021 Mushroom Festival President.
Kennett Square is home to the Mushroom Capital of the World. The area accounts for nearly two thirds of all commercial mushroom production in the U.S., meaning from Philadelphia to Phoenix, if you enjoy mushrooms on your pizza, in your salads, or stuffed, sauteed or sliced, they quite possibly came from Kennett Square.
or more than 30 years, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has showcased the mushroom industry and the surrounding community. And after pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of the well-known event in 2020, the 36th Annual Mushroom Festival is back with the theme, Rooted in the Community!
New this year, the Mushroom Festival app! Download on Apple or Google Play for schedule updates, wristbands, parking and other Festival info, mushroom facts and more!
The 36th Annual Mushroom Festival will take place at 600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA, Saturday, September 11, 9am-7pm, and Sunday, September 12, 10am-5pm. Wristbands are $5 per person.
“We are excited to be able to host this event, which has become a destination event for families here in Chester County and beyond,” said Gina Puoci, 2021 Mushroom Festival President.
“A Day of Promise” golf tournament sponsored by The UFinancial Group is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13 at the Kennett Square Golf & Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds raised will help fund Family Promise of Southern Chester County programs and services to assist local families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise helps families in crisis to rebuild their lives by providing emergency housing, food, and intensive social services.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Choice of individual and scramble format competition. Golf foursomes are $750 and individual golfers $200, which includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, golf contests, lunch, and dinner. Sponsorship packages ranging from $500-$3000 are available. For additional information, including online registration and sponsorships packages, please visit www.familypromisescc.org or call (610) 444-0400. All are welcome to participate, but space is limited.
EVENT: West Chester University & Delaware County Community College will hold a press conference to announce their partnership in a new national student-success project dedicated to eliminating equity gaps by 2030. The national project will help a greater number of students from historically underserved populations, including students of color, in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region graduate from college.
SPEAKERS:
- Acting Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Postsecondary and Higher Education Dr. Tanya I. Garcia.
- President of Delaware County Community College Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
- President of West Chester University Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino
- Superintendent of William Penn School District Dr. Eric J. Becoats
- Penn Wood High School Student
- Vice President of Partnerships at EAB Tom Sugar (Washington, D.C.)
DATE: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
TIME: 4-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Penn Wood High School (Auditorium), 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
CONTACTS: Nancy Gainer/WCU (484.888.2611) & Anthony Twyman/DCCC (610-425-0805)
Frances Hodges Burnett’s 1911 novel The Secret Garden has been a gateway to gardening for generations of readers. Revealing both the magical metamorphosis of hidden spaces and the transformational aspects of nurturing nature, the novel inspires us to re-examine the latent possibilities of places and people. Join us to explore secret gardens and garden secrets through a series of talks and walks with experts and authors from the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, and horticulture therapy. $125; $100 for Winterthur and Delaware Museum of Natural History members. A few spots are available at a reduced rate for students of landscape architecture, horticulture, public horticulture, and related fields.
Details and registration link:
https://wcuconfservices.ticketleap.com/devongilfillian/details
Devon Gilfillian in Concert
FREE (but registration is required as seating is limited)
Friday, September 17
8 PM — 9:30 PM
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Philips Memorial Building
700 S High Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Masks required indoors
West Chester University alum Devon Gilfillian ’13 returns to campus with his Grammy-nominated album Black Hole Rainbow for a free concert to kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary celebration.
Doors open at 7 PM. Due to expected demand, seats will not be guaranteed after 7:45 PM.
*All faculty, staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors. Face masks may be worn when outdoors, but it is not an obligation of this policy notice. Mask and COVID-19 safety measures at West Chester University will continue to be updated at the link below.
https://www.wcupa.edu/news_updates/moreDetails.aspx?NewsID=1598
Chester County Art Walk |
The Chester County Art Association is excited to be partnering with East Goshen Township Parks & Recreation to bring the Chester County Art Walk to the community on September 18th, 2021 from 10 AM-2 PM! The event will be held at the East Goshen Township Building and feature 30+ artist vendors, community partners, food and music.
We look forward to seeing you there for a fun day celebrating the arts in our community!
Questions? Email [email protected]
America’s number one Frankie Valli tribute show, Let’s Hang On! is headlining at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 18 at 8 PM to perform some of the best music of the 1960s.
As the premier Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons act, their show has grown to a full-blown stage production with four amazing performers and an energized four-piece band, performing such hits as “December 1963,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and many others.
By combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography, Let’s Hang On! is renowned for preserving the sound, look, and style of Frankie Valli’s legendary band The Four Seasons. In addition to playing all the classics in The Four Seasons’ catalogue, they also pay homage to Jersey Boys on Broadway, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical hit.
“Let’s Hang On!’s performances feature classic, nostalgic music that brings back fond memories for most people; often happier, and much easier times,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “We are all so excited for their upcoming show to transport us back to the golden age of the 60s.”
The Let’s Hang On! show is just one of many exciting performances scheduled for September at the Uptown! including KASHMIR: Tribute To Led Zeppelin (Sept. 24), and Into The Mystic: Tribute To Van Morrison (Sept. 30).
Tickets for Uptown! Knauer PAC: Let’s Hang On! can be purchased here:
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/52/53.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center features world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.
Unionville High School has partnered with Chester County Health Department again this year to serve as a community flu vaccine clinic. The Unionville Flu Clinic will take place on Thursday, September 23 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Unionville High School. All families and members of the community are encouraged to attend and receive a flu vaccine from the Health Department.
If you wish to participate, you must REGISTER HERE.
Once registered, please print and complete the vaccine consent form and bring it with you when you arrive for your vaccine on September 23. Individuals with private health insurance should bring their cards for billing. For those without insurance or with insurance that does not cover the flu vaccine, a regular 4-strain flu shot will be provided at no cost. Children with Medical Assistance insurance plans will also receive the vaccination at no cost. For more information about the clinic, available vaccines, insurance, cost, and what to expect, please visit www.chesco.org/flu
If you or a loved one is approaching the age when Medicare will be important to you, come to one of our Virtual Medicare 101 sessions on Zoom and find out what Medicare is all about. Medicare 101 presentations explain the basics of Medicare A, B, C, and D. The sessions are designed to take the mystery out of Medicare. This workshop will be taught by an Apprise counselor. Apprise is the free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. Counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers.
Register here and the Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Rockdale Art Studio Presents Meditative Mandalas. Choose to join this in-person, monthly class. Local artist Erika Matyok will lead you in creating a mandala on paper using a meditative process. Receive guidance through the drawing process, but also incorporate relaxation and meditative aspects into your artwork. Choose from different sizes and color papers, or choose to make note cards. Using a variety of artist pens, markers, and colored pencils. All supplies are included. A wonderful way to relax and get creative!
Come out for an evening of film, fun, and celebrating the environment! Hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event that showcases environmental short films and documentaries. This year, the festival is going hybrid with an in-person screening and virtual option.
The outdoor film festival event will include our 90-minute film program, live music by The Late Ambitions, and entries into a raffle. VIP Tickets include reserved seating and a boxed dinner (meat and vegan options available.) BYOB and a packed meal are encouraged. Low beach chairs, lawn chairs, and blankets are encouraged. Dogs on leash are welcome. Rain date is October 1st.
A virtual screening option is also available. Virtual tickets give access to the full 90-minute film program for up to five (5) days after the scheduled event.
All proceeds are benefiting The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, Stroud Water Research Center, and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.