December 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd 

Enjoy a tasty brunch and a visit with Santa. Secure your reservation by calling (302) 888-4826 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Reservations can be made between 9 am and 1 pm. $35.95 per adult. Children under 12 are 50% off. Children under 2 free.

Visiting hours with Santa will take place between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

Celebration of Carols at Hope Church

December 16 at 10:30 AM

At Darlington Arts Center

(977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley, PA)

Why wait until Christmas Eve? Join Hope Presbyterian Church for our Celebration of Carols Service where we worship together through singing and the study of God’s Word.

Pastor Will Stern

Stop Falls Before They Stop You with Healthy Steps for Older Adults:

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that:

• Every 20 minutes an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall.
• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury.

Many people do not know that FEAR of falling can actually become a self-fulfilling prophecy, putting us at an increased risk for falls.  The GOOD NEWS is that YOU can reduce your risk of falling and the Healthy Steps for Older Adults Program can help get you there.  Address your fears by educating and equipping yourself with the right tools, which can make a difference in your life and your risk for falling.

The County of Delaware Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is working collaboratively with Crozer-Keystone Health System to Offer the Healthy Steps for Older Adults Program at Brinton Lake. This 2 session evidence-based program proven to help reduce the risk of falls among older adults will be held on Mondays, December 10^th and 17^th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crozer-Keystone Health System’s Brinton Lake Facility, 300 Evergreen Drive, 1^st Floor Conference Room, Glen Mills, PA 19342.  Must register by contacting Joe Miller at 610-447-2060.

 Time Sensitive – Training Scheduled December 10 and 17, 2018

Award-winning pianist and composer Jennifer Nicole Campbell will perform a variety of classical and holiday songs in museum atrium for visitors. Ms. Campbell has performed at halls including Lincoln Center, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the Musikhauset Aarhus in Denmark, and the Explorer’s Club in New York. She graduated from the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master Degrees in Piano Performance and Composition. An avid composer, Ms. Campbell’s music has been performed by numerous prominent artists, and she also composes numerous works for the Academy of International Ballet, with whom she has served as Composer In Residence since 2017.

Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz in the Galleries Reception Atrium every Wednesday during Yuletide. Cash wine and beer bar; fruit and cheese for purchase. Members free. Nonmembers, Jazz & Wine is included with Yuletide Tour general admission ticket. For nonmembers who are not purchasing a Yuletide general admission ticket, tickets are $15 and include live jazz, entry to galleries & exhibits.

December 19, 5:30-8:00 pm
Music provided by:  The Rob Zinn Quartet

The Rob Zinn Quartet is a Delaware-based jazz group featuring Rob Zinn on trumpet/flugelhorn, Tom Palmer on piano, Sam Nobles on bass, and Wes Morton on Drums. Formed in 2014, the group has performed at the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival as well as venues throughout and beyond Delaware. With a shared love for straight-ahead jazz, the group also infuses elements of funk, Latin, R&B and more.

The BPA Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Event Location: Concord Country Club

Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00 PM

Join us for our annual Holiday Party - Fun, Food and Live Music

Price

     $55 for BPA Members, spouses or significant other

     $75 for non-members

Details

6 pm cocktails - 1 drink with paid attendance, Cash bar to follow
7 pm buffet dinner; Gluten-free options and Vegan meal available, please advise on response

Please bring one basket or gift card per business for the raffle*

Business & Professional Association of Western Delaware County meets monthly .

http://www.bpaofwesterndelco.com/events/

Marked by the shortest period of daylight in the year, the winter solstice has been observed by cultures for thousands of years! Despite the darkness, the evening of December 21st is a time of festivity. Embrace the cold and revel in the coming light at TLC’s 9th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! After a brief ceremony of the seasons, enjoy hot chocolate, music and refreshments by the bonfire while we decorate the evergreen tree atop Crossfield Hill.

Santa arrives on Longwood Fire Company truck

Visits scheduled for Pocopson, Pennsbury, Kennett, East Marlborough townships

LONGWOOD _ Santa has scheduled his yearly arrival trips on a Longwood Fire Company truck.

“It's that time of you year again for Longwood Fire Company to escort our buddy, Santa, to hand out candy canes to all of our residents in the area,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy.

All of the trips begin at 8:30 a.m. Santa will visit areas served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service.

Santa’s schedule:

Saturday, December 15- Kennett Township

Sunday, December 16 – Pocopson Township

Saturday, December 22 – Pennsbury Township

Sunday, December 23 – East Marlborough Township

www.longwoodfireco.com

December 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd 

Enjoy a tasty brunch and a visit with Santa. Secure your reservation by calling (302) 888-4826 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Reservations can be made between 9 am and 1 pm. $35.95 per adult. Children under 12 are 50% off. Children under 2 free.

Visiting hours with Santa will take place between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

December 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd 

Enjoy a tasty brunch and a visit with Santa. Secure your reservation by calling (302) 888-4826 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Reservations can be made between 9 am and 1 pm. $35.95 per adult. Children under 12 are 50% off. Children under 2 free.

Visiting hours with Santa will take place between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Service at Hope Church

December 24 at 4:00 PM

At Darlington Arts Center

(977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley, PA)

Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ who was born 2000 years ago to save broken people like us.

Pastor Will Stern

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

• Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
• Winter scavenger hunt
• Nature fort building contest
• Creating art using unique materials
• Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

• Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
• Winter scavenger hunt
• Nature fort building contest
• Creating art using unique materials
• Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

• Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
• Winter scavenger hunt
• Nature fort building contest
• Creating art using unique materials
• Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Mina's White Canvas by Hyeon-Ju Lee at the Brandywine River Museum

As Mina draws with her crayon, magical things begin to happen in the world outside.

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.

The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.

Plans to have a fun and entertaining NYE in downtown Kennett Square!

The Mushroom Festival and Kennett Area Restaurant and Merchant Association are your hosts for Midnight in the Square.  Admission: Free but hope you will support our Holiday Raffle - see information on Event Detail page.

Young children and their parents are invited to kick off our NYE celebration at 6:30 pm. "Raising" our lighted Mushroom will take place at 8:45 pm.  Why not bring a senior along who would not usually celebrate NYE?

The Garage Community & Youth Center at 115 S Union Street will be our venue for an indoor event.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  It might just be the place to get warm. The Funsters  will be back on stage to liven up the crowd from 9 pm 'til 12:30 am on S Union Street just outside The Garage.

This event would not take place without our sponsors. We thank them all!

You will not want to miss our 6th Annual Mushroom Drop -  Midnight in the Square celebration 2018 - ringing in 2019!

Kennett Square's Art Stroll is a monthly celebration of the local art & music scene as it is showcased in the galleries, shops and restaurants throughout town. The Art Stroll runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Follow the art scene in Kennett Square by liking the KennettARTS facebook page.

Enjoy early access to the Museum’s Brandywine Railroad display during this accessible program. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register for programs, contact Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] or 610.388.8120.

Last chance this season to see the Brandywine Railroad and get creative with train crafts at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

Bernard Jackson Felch, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 83, was an accomplished watercolorist, sculptor, ceramicist and teacher whose work has been seen in museums, schools, universities, public spaces and private collections throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Exhibit runs January 6 through January 18

Delaware College of Art and Design in conjunction with The Money School of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute will present their a workshop in their “No Starving Artist” speaker series. Stop by at 6 p.m. Wednesday January 9 for the “Money Workshop”.

This event is free and open to the public. Aspiring artists should jump on this opportunity!

Business networking at Annual Meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association.

At Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford

All are welcome.

Bayard Taylor Memorial Literary Open Mic

Join TLC and Dip and Doodle Art Studio from Northeast, Maryland for a relaxing, post-holiday evening of wine and painting at our Chandler Mill Nature Preserve.  No experience necessary as instructors will assist your artistic efforts in producing a beautiful nature-themed painting.

Limited spots available! Register today!

*An assortment of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

This event is for ages 21 years and older. ID will be checked at the door.

Bernard Jackson Felch, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 83, was an accomplished watercolorist, sculptor, ceramicist and teacher whose work has been seen in museums, schools, universities, public spaces and private collections throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Exhibit runs January 6 through January 18

College Planning and Financial Aid Seminars

Free seminars for students and parents about navigating the college planning process, conducted by Dr. Lou Anne Bulik, college admissions advisor and founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. College Prep 101: Getting Started on the College Planning Process Middletown Free Library, 21 North Pennell Road, Lima, PA 19037

• A is for Academics: what courses to take in high school

• Test optional trend: should you take standardized tests or not?

• Know thyself: tools to help you get started

Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Admissions 101: What Goes on Behind Closed Doors Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• How colleges review an application • Regular decision, early decision, early action – how to choose • How the wait list works Mon day, March 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m. Campus Visits 101: How, What, When, and Where Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The importance of demonstrated interest or why you need to read your email!

• How and when to plan your campus visit

• What to look for and what kinds of questions to ask on your visit Monday, March 18, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Financing 101: Myth vs. Reality Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The ground rules: how financial aid works

• Debunking assumptions about costs, debt, and default

• How to calculate the real cost of college and how to increase chances of merit aid

Red Brick Educational Consulting offers personalized college counseling to help students find a college that fits – academically, socially, philosophically, and financially. Founded by Lou Anne Bulik, PhD, a professional with 30 years of experience at colleges, universities, and the College Board, Red Brick helps students build a firm foundation for college success. www.redbrickedu.com