Community Calendar

Improve the Computer Network at Your Business
and Make Your Employees Happy and Productive!

eBernie, Inc. Computer & I.T. Services invites you to a *FREE workshop, for small to mid-sized businesses (from
three to 100 employees) located in the Greater Philadelphia area (including Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Main Line):
Get Your Computer Network Working for Your Business
Presented by Bernie Orglmeister, President and Senior Project Engineer
1. Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 2016: What You Need to Know.
2. Share Your Files: Microsoft Windows Server or Move Data to
“The-Cloud.”
3. Options for Your Email: Hosted Exchange or Office 365.
4. Antivirus Options and How to Keep Your Office Virus Free.
5. Implement Data Security Best Practices for Your Business.
6. Moving Your Office and Need to Setup Wired / Wireless Network.
7. New Computers for Your Team: How to Select Best Options.
8. Microsoft End-of-Support for Windows XP, Office 2003,
Windows-Server 2003.
Bernie Orglmeister – President of eBernie, Inc.
“Whether you have 3 employees or 100, your business’ I.T. challenges
and opportunities are just as important as a Fortune 500 company –
but can be solved expertly, attentively, and cost effectively by our team.”

Join Us on Tues., February 2, 2016
8:30am-10:00am Continental Breakfast @eBernie, Inc.
5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 210, Malvern, PA 19355
This free workshop is ideal for Office Managers, H.R. Directors, CFOs, and Business Owners.
Please contact us to request a tailored presentation for your business.
RSVP today for February 2 Workshop or request tech support for your business!
Call 610.590.5006 ext. 1 or email [email protected].

With Jules Bruck
Six Thursdays: February 4 to March 10 (Snow date: Thursday, March 17), 2016
Optional Project Evaluation: March 17 (Snow date: Thursday, March 24), 2016
3 pm – 5 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR361

Design a basic plan for a garden that requires less maintenance, fewer inputs, and is adapted to your local conditions. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze your site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in your landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create plans for ecologically sound habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Be prepared to walk outdoors.

Jules Bruck is an Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware and owner of Evolution Landscape Design, LLC. Her current research focuses on design-based learning and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Memorial Hall, Union Fire Company #1

3:00-8:00 P.M.

Stop by to donate and enter to win awesome prizes!

Brandywine Romantics
an exhibition of new
and recent works by
Linda Barr
Marta Bartolozzi
Jacalyn Beam
Nancy Cunningham
Helena van Emmerik-Finn
Keith Hoffman
Katherine Krieg
Terry J. Newitt
Robert Stack
Rob Stine
Timothy Wadsworth
Sarah Yeoman
opens Friday, February 5, 2016
reception 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
through Sunday, February 21

The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.  The public is invited to join its members for a fun-filled night at the Gables of Chadds Ford, festivities that will include hors d'oeuvres, dancing, cocktails, and a silent auction. For details and to purchase tickets visit: http://www.ucfedfoundation.org/www.ucfedfoundation.org.

Greetings!  Please join Rotary Club of Kennett Square in welcoming Inspirational Speaker and author Allison  T Moore to speak at our Feb 9^th meeting. Allison caused a tremendous sensation at the recent TEDx conference in Wilmington  DE.  Guests and First Time Visitors are welcome. Lunch will be served. The event is free to the public. Please RSVP to Brian Roberts  At 302.998.2257  or  [email protected]. Location: La Verona Restaurant

Hear what Allison has to say…..

When I wrote my first book I really had no intention of being an author or a speaker. It was written from the pages of my private journal entries. There was something powerful about that. Something so powerful about the release, the sharing, and the authenticity of admitting my life being exactly the way I wanted it unless I decided to create a new experience. I then would read those pages of my private stories describing what I went through, how I felt and how I viewed the world. Women would just cry and thank me for being transparent.

It was at that moment I knew this little girl from Jamaica, Queens had a story to tell. Everyone has a story, and while the story of being adopted, being abused, being abandoned, losing both parents as a teen, running away, having more addresses than I can count, drug dealers, abortions, bad checks, being a teen mom, being promiscuous, failed relationships and eventually given a 7 year prison sentence is quite compelling, the real gem in the journey was in creating a way out and sharing with others the way. It is the story of rising from being the least likely to succeed to becoming the CEO of my own company, getting to travel the globe and changing lives along the way; The Breaking Free.

 Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence -Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with Museum admission. Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death

5 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child and free for members

“OLIVIA” by Ian Falconer. Brandywine welcomes back Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of a Pig, with this fun “pig tale.” 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]

6 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with museum admission

Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.

7 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 17, 2016, 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child with one adult admitted free per child and free for members

“The Tallest Leprechaun” by Emily Grace Koenig. Join in an artistic celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for children. 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]

8 - Art Class with Karl J. Kuerner Thursday, March 17, 2016 to Thursday, May 5, 2016   11:00 am to 1:00 pm, price: $200 members, $250 non members Purchase tickets on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.

9 - Build and Paint a Bird House Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 – 11:30 am Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child. Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.

..10 - Build and Paint a Bird House Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.

11 - Film Screening of “Trail Magic” with Director’s Q & A

Thursday, March 24, 2016,   6 – 8:30 pm, Price: $5 per person Purchase tickets at www.brandywine.org/museum/events Join us for a screening of the new documentary on Grandma Gatewood, “Trail Magic,” at 7 p.m. Though many know that Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67, they really don’t know the rest of her story. Director and producer Peter Huston will be in attendance and will lead a Q & A after the screening (8 p.m.).Museum galleries will be open to attendees from 6–7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Brandywine Museum at (610) 388-8326. Buy tickets in advance online or at door (cash only).

Brandywine River Museum of Art

1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

610-388-2700             http://www.brandywine.org/museum

Regular Museum Hours - Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Admission - $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $6/students with ID and children ages 6-18

Free/children ages 5 and under and members of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art

Admission is free on Sunday mornings before noon through November 22, 2015

Ticket Info/Advance Ticket Sales – http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events

With Jules Bruck
Six Thursdays: February 4 to March 10 (Snow date: Thursday, March 17), 2016
Optional Project Evaluation: March 17 (Snow date: Thursday, March 24), 2016
3 pm – 5 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR361

Design a basic plan for a garden that requires less maintenance, fewer inputs, and is adapted to your local conditions. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze your site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in your landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create plans for ecologically sound habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Be prepared to walk outdoors.

Jules Bruck is an Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware and owner of Evolution Landscape Design, LLC. Her current research focuses on design-based learning and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.

ALLINSON GALLERY, CCAA 100 North Bradford Ave., WC, PA 19382
In the Pink (Juried)
February 12- March 10
Artists deliver two artworks: February 5 and 6
Opening Reception: February 11, 5-8PM
This fusion of red and white can be rosy, bubble-gum, hot, pastel, pretty, putrid, Pepto-Bismol, opera or
ballet. Pink is a powerful color, especially when it shows up in artwork. CCAA wants to showcase the
many ways in which the color pink can be moving, inspiring or provoking in our exhibition, In the Pink.
The juror (TBD) will jury the show and select 3 excellence and 3 honorable mention awards.

An opening reception for Emily Manko's exhibit "Now/Then/When" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chester County Art Association. The show, which runs from Feb. 12 to March 10 showcases the development of an idea to product, goal to achievement or life itself. Manko explores her concept with the use of her imaginative, symbolic language. Key symbols represent different roles in production shown throughout her hand-built and slip cast sculptures with accents of fibers, wood and metal.
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Valentine's Speakeasy

Thursday, February 11 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Grab a date or a friend and head to the Delaware Art Museum for a speakeasy-inspired Valentine's Day soirée! Dress your best and enjoy prohibition-era cocktails, Jazz Age music by Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, swing dancing demos from the University of Delaware Swing Club, and sketching in the galleries. A secret menu for cocktails and treats will be available in the Thronson Café with a password. Prohibition-era attire is encouraged, but not required. Free Members, $5 Non-Members.

Performances
Thursday, February 11 at 8 pm classical string trio Time for Three performs its unique modern, melody-rich sound that has delighted audiences from Carnegie Hall, to NFL Games, to European Festivals to the Indy 500. Ticket are $42 or $36 for members and can be purchased calling 215-893-1999 or visiting ticketphiladelphia.org.

Friday, February 19 at 8 pm Longwood’s Ballroom is the setting for a recital by James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers of Westminster Abbey in London. O’ Donnell oversees the music for all events at Westminster Abbey including the music for special royal occasions held there. He has performed around the world including the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Tickets are $35 or $30 for Members and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or visiting ticketphiladelphia.org.

On Tuesday, March 8 at 8 pm New Zealand’s Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra brings its unique mix of humor, disarmingly small instruments, and musicality to Longwood. Tickets are $38 or $32 for Members and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or visiting ticketphiladelphia.org.

For a complete listing of all upcoming performances, visit longwoodgardens.org.

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 1,077 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.

Willowdale Chapel to Host Special Needs Prom for The Tim Tebow Foundation

Everyone deserves a night to shine, everyone deserves the opportunity to attend prom, especially special needs individuals. Willowdale Chapel has a passion for helping people with special needs and is proud to host The Tim Tebow Foundation’s “Night to Shine” on February 12^th from 6 until 9pm.

To celebrate their 5- year anniversary, “Night to Shine” was created- an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs at host churches across the country during the same evening. Last February this event took place at 44 churches in 26 states and 3 countries. Over 7,000 honored guest were celebrated by more than 15,000 volunteers. This year Willowdale Chapel is excited to serve and invites local special needs teens and young adults to register to attend at: https://willowdalechapel.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=179

To make this night a success Willowdale Chapel needs the support and time from individual volunteers and businesses. Photo booths, salons, makeup artist, manicurists, popcorn machines, karaoke, limos, jewelry and more are just some of the things requested for the night.

For more information, visit: http://www.willowdalechapel.org/events/event/night-to-shine/. For more details, high- res images or samples, please email Patricia Maristch at [email protected]. All other requests, email Deanne Lafferty at [email protected].

About Willowdale Chapel

If there’s any place a person ought to be able to find love, it’s in a church. At least that’s what Willowdale Chapel believes; so they aspire to be that church. A church of authentically loving people. A church known more for what it’s for than what it’s against. A church that doesn’t just welcome people in but sends people out to love and serve others. Willowdale Chapel’s mission is to love God, love each other, and love the world that Jesus—through his people—is working to restore.

Willowdale Chapel currently has two locations; Kennett Square and Jennersville, Pennsylvania. Sunday Services are at 9:00 and 10:45 am.

Artist Alan Soffer will host a presentation at the Church Street Gallery, 12 S. Church St., where he will have a show that continues through Feb. 27.

OrKID Days
OrKid Days are designed for our young garden guests. Children spend the day experiencing Longwood in special activities designed just for them.  Discovery stations, interactive storytelling, and a family seek-and-find are a few of the activities for children to enjoy. OrKID Days are February 15 and March 19 from 11 am - 2 pm and are free with Gardens Admission.

Tuesday 2/16 from 5-8 to celebrate the start of The Kennett Branch of the YMCA Annual Giving Campaign.  Our goal is to raise $284,000 this year to enable kids and adults to participate at the Y regardless of their ability to pay.  We would love to have you come out to celebrate.   We will have various vendors, a DJ and of course all of businesses in the market will be open too!

With Duncan Himmelman
Two Wednesdays: February 17 & 24 (Snow Date: Wednesday, March 2), 2016
10 am – 12:30 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR201

Evergreens form the backbone of winter landscapes as well as provide shelter and food sources for owls, warblers, red squirrels, opossums, and beneficial insects. Learn the identifying characteristics, classification, and habitats of approximately 20 native conifers and broadleaved evergreens. Gain a working knowledge of the best species to incorporate into your own ecologically diverse landscape. Dress for winter conditions because the class will be held outdoors and in the lab.

Duncan Himmelman is the Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He has an undergraduate degree in botany and advanced degrees in ornamental horticulture; has taught at colleges in Canada and the US; and has practiced horticulture for more than 30 years.

The purpose of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County is to foster superior working relationships among area businesses and generate interest in local, state and federal issues. BPA is dedicated in the pursuit of guiding and assisting new and existing businesses for sustainable growth and prosperity of the Western Delaware County region.

Monthly meetings include a meal, program and an opportunity to network.

http://bpaofwesterndelco.com/category/events/

For information on becoming a member of BPA of Western Delco, please go to our membership page where you will be able to download an application.

Anyone interested in the future of the Unionville Community Fair, which is imperiled by a lack of volunteers for two key leadership positions, is urged to attend a meeting at the Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square, Pa., on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Books and Boots – Thursday, February 18^th :: 10:00AM-11:30AM

BRC’s Polar Plunge –Saturday, February 20^th

Watershed Conservation | Environmental Education

1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd | West Chester, PA 19382

610-793-1090 | www.brandywineredclay.org/

Mobile Marketing in 2016

When: Thursday February 18, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Mobile internet usage is growing and more people are receiving and reading your messages with their smartphones. More businesses are starting to use mobile to create marketing communications. Mobile has become part of everything that we do. Is your business part of the mobile online world? Join us to make mobile a part of your marketing in 2016!

Where: HeadRoom #2, Wayne, PA
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Let's Grow Your Email List - Quick, easy ideas to expand your reach

When: Wednesday February 24, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

How is your email list? Is it growing or a bit stagnant? If you are ready to develop a great list of email addresses to start marketing to, you need a plan! Join us to identify how to gather contacts of people interested in your organization wherever they find you, plus provide tips, technologies & tactics for keeping your contacts organized.

Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

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Let's Talk Facebook for Business

When:Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

We will conduct a roundtable workshop on Social Media & Facebook for your business. Does your small business or nonprofit have a business Facebook page? Are you using it correctly? If you want to learn more about Facebook, join us for a roundtable on best practices. We will log into a live account and answer questions. For the beginner!

Where: BIZTract, Malvern, PA

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Basics of Social Media Marketing

When: Tuesday March 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A basic overview of strategies and techniques as well as time saving tips and hints to make your social media marketing, along with email marketing more successful. Bring your social media questions!

Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, PA

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With Jules Bruck
Six Thursdays: February 4 to March 10 (Snow date: Thursday, March 17), 2016
Optional Project Evaluation: March 17 (Snow date: Thursday, March 24), 2016
3 pm – 5 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR361

Design a basic plan for a garden that requires less maintenance, fewer inputs, and is adapted to your local conditions. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze your site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in your landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create plans for ecologically sound habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Be prepared to walk outdoors.

Jules Bruck is an Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware and owner of Evolution Landscape Design, LLC. Her current research focuses on design-based learning and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, at Hartefeld National Golf Club at 7:30 a.m. Meet the 2016 Board of Directors, hear about exciting plans for 2016, and celebrate the 2015 Ambassador of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. To purchase tickets, visit www.scccc.com.

Toddlers will get moving, dancing, and singing in this interactive music class. Children's performer and pre-school music director Linda Bunting will lead toddlers ages 3 to 5 in creating songs and dances based on their favorite fairy tales. To register or for more information, email John Hendrix at [email protected].