Community Calendar - Chadds Ford Live

April 2016

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					1 Chester County Antiques Show 17:00 Chester County Antiques Show Apr 1 @ 17:00 – Apr 3 @ 17:00 Tickets In its 34th year, the Chester County Antiques Show is CCHS’s largest community and fundraising event for the Chester County Historical Society. It will be held from April 1-3, at the Phelps School. The theme of[...] Evening of the Arts 17:00 Evening of the Arts Apr 1 @ 17:00 – 20:30 Tickets EVENING OF THE ARTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1st, 2016 from 5 to 8:30pm in the Genesis HealthCare Building. http://historickennettsquare.com/recreation-culture/evening-arts/ Former Mich. gov. to address Delco Dems 18:00 Former Mich. gov. to address Delco Dems @ Drexelbrook Apr 1 @ 18:00 Tickets Jennifer Granholm, the former governor of Michigan, will address the Delaware County Democratic Committee’s annual FDR-JFK dinner. Granholm is a senior research fellow at the Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI) and a senior advisor[...]	2 Spring Woodland Arrangement 10:00 Spring Woodland Arrangement @ Mt. Cuba Center Apr 2 @ 10:00 – 12:00 Tickets With instructor Ken Norman, a featured designer at the Philadelphia Flower Show, learn how to make beautiful, naturalistic centerpieces for your home using branches, flowers, and other botanical elements from the garden. Gain inspiration from[...] Dress for a Good Cause 13:00 Dress for a Good Cause Apr 2 @ 13:00 – 15:00 Tickets Saturday, April 2, 1 to 3 p.m. Dress for a Good Cause Westtown School’s “Cabin” Shady Grove Rd. School Entrance Sale of gently-worn dresses and jewelry. Proceeds help start a local new home for young[...]
3 Gun Violence Prevention 12:00 Gun Violence Prevention Apr 3 @ 12:00 – 14:00 Tickets Gun Violence Prevention: Sunday, April 3 12 noon-2 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church Panelists include: • Educator • ER physician • NRA representative • Gun violence survivor • Hunter • County sheriff • CeaseFirePA representative RSVP[...] Piano Solo in Spring with Rollin Wilber 14:00 Piano Solo in Spring with Rollin Wilber Apr 3 @ 14:00 – 15:00 Tickets FREE Hadley Fund Program Piano Solo in Spring with Rollin Wilber The Hadley Fund is pleased to present Piano Solo in Spring, with Rollin Wilber. In his salon-styled concerts and workshops, Rollin focuses on creative[...] Preview: Five artist book signing at Galer Estate 15:00 Preview: Five artist book signing at Galer Estate Apr 3 @ 15:00 – 17:00 Tickets Galer Estate Winery hosts celebration of Encaustic Art, this Sunday April 3, 3-5 p.m. Schiffer Publishing event with a Five Artist show and book-signing Nationally renowned encaustic painters Jeff Schaller, Alan Soffer , Karen Freedman[...] Immortal Beethoven – Kennett Symphony – SOLD OUT 19:30 Immortal Beethoven – Kennett Symphony – SOLD OUT Apr 3 @ 19:30 – 20:30 Tickets MASTERWORKS 2: Immortal Beethoven Sunday, April 3, 2016 • 7:30 PM Conservatory, Longwood Gardens 6:30pm: Pre-concert talk with Music Director Michael Hall Post-concert Q & A	4 Pages and Panels Book Club 17:00 Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library Apr 4 @ 17:00 – 17:45 Tickets Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group[...]	5 Guest Bartender Night 18:00 Guest Bartender Night Apr 5 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets The BBC Greenville is hosting this year’s Guest Bartending Night on Tuesday, April 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to benefit the Chadds Ford Historical Society. A host of enthusiastic guest bartenders will be collecting[...] Kids Around the World 18:00 Kids Around the World @ Kennett Public Library Apr 5 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Join us for the spring session of our KPL Kids Around the World art and movement program. Designed for young learners age 7 – 11, Kids Around the World is a diversity-driven, multimedia exploration of[...]	6	7 CFBA breakfast with the CF township supervisors 08:00 CFBA breakfast with the CF township supervisors Apr 7 @ 08:00 – 09:00 Tickets Enjoy breakfast at the Chadds Ford Township Building catered by Hanks. $20 Get an update about Chadds Ford Township from the officials. Royal Scottish Country Dance performance 18:30 Royal Scottish Country Dance performance Apr 7 @ 18:30 – 19:30 Tickets The Rachel Kohl Library, located at 687 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, will be presenting Royal Scottish Country Dance performance for April 7 at 6:30. It’s going to be a performance, a Q&A. Also in attendance[...]	8 Kids Outgrown Sale – Friday and Saturday 17:00 Kids Outgrown Sale – Friday and Saturday Apr 8 @ 17:00 – 19:00 Tickets The Unionville Presbyterian Church’s amazing Kids Outgrown Sale is back for year #5. Sale days are Fri Apr 8 from 5 to 7 and Sat Apr 9 from 8 to 12. Lots and lots of[...] Greenwood Elementary Fashion Fundraiser 18:00 Greenwood Elementary Fashion Fundraiser Apr 8 @ 18:00 – 20:00 Tickets Fashion for Greenwood invites the public to an evening of fashion, friends and shopping. Women’s resale items, including brand names like Anne Taylor, Ralph Lauren, BCBG, Express, LOFT, GAP, Old Navy, etc., will be sold from $2[...]	9 Pennsbury Township shredding event 09:00 Pennsbury Township shredding event Apr 9 @ 09:00 – 12:00 Tickets A free shredding event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon in the township’s parking lot Roaring twenties come to Longwood Gardens 18:30 Roaring twenties come to Longwood Gardens Apr 9 @ 18:30 – 23:00 Tickets The Roaring Twenties Come to Longwood Gardens Thanks to the success of the Longwood Rotary Club’s annual Gala over $800,000 has been invested in the greater Kennett Square community in the last 17 years. “The[...]
10	11 Pages and Panels Book Club 17:00 Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library Apr 11 @ 17:00 – 17:45 Tickets Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group[...]	12 Outlander Tour Information 10:30 Outlander Tour Information Apr 12 @ 10:30 – 11:30 Tickets The Rachel Kohl Library, located at 687 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, presents Kate DeLosso of Kate DeLosso Travel with information on the “Outlander Tour to Scotland”. There will also be a tour information session at[...] Kids Around the World 18:00 Kids Around the World @ Kennett Public Library Apr 12 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Join us for the spring session of our KPL Kids Around the World art and movement program. Designed for young learners age 7 – 11, Kids Around the World is a diversity-driven, multimedia exploration of[...] Learn to Relax Muscles & Reduce Pain – Dinner Talk 18:30 Learn to Relax Muscles & Reduce Pain – Dinner Talk Apr 12 @ 18:30 – 19:30 Tickets Date: Tuesday, April 12th When: 6:30 pm Where: 220 Wilmington Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Tired of just being able to get through the day? Do you have tight neck muscles and a headache “behind[...]	13 Art and the environment 18:00 Art and the environment Apr 13 @ 18:00 Tickets Guest curator and renowned expert on the Hudson River School Linda Ferber will discuss the serene beauty of nature as captured by this important artistic movement. Ferber is the Senior Art Historian and Museum Director[...]	14	15 Tempera Tour and Demo 10:00 Tempera Tour and Demo Apr 15 @ 10:00 – 11:00 Tickets Tempera Tour & Demo at Andrew Wyeth Studio Fridays in April 10 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:45, 2 and 3:15 p.m. Artist Terry Wolf, a member of the Society of Tempera Painters, will show[...] My World – Chapter Three – Ray Hendershot 17:00 My World – Chapter Three – Ray Hendershot Apr 15 @ 17:00 – 20:00 Tickets My World – Chapter Three A showing of recent works by RAY HENDERSHOT, AWS, NWS The return of Pennsylvanian artist Ray Hendershot in an exhibit of new original paintings in watercolors and acrylics. Specializing in[...] 11th Annual Spring Dinner ‘Beach Ball’ 18:00 11th Annual Spring Dinner ‘Beach Ball’ @ Mendenhall Inn Apr 15 @ 18:00 – 23:00 Tickets 11th Annual Spring Dinner are inviting area residents to make a splash by supporting the Kennett Education Foundation. The Beach Ball will be held on Friday, April 15, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Mendenhall[...]	16 7th Run for Our Sons takes aim at Duchenne 08:00 7th Run for Our Sons takes aim at Duchenne Apr 16 @ 08:00 Tickets Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM race time (8:00 AM registration opens) Amenities : Technical T-shirt guaranteed for paid pre-registration by April 4th and available while supplies last on race day. Door[...] Massive Barn Market 09:00 Massive Barn Market Apr 16 @ 09:00 – 16:00 Tickets You are invited to Chadds Ford Historical Society April 16, 2016. Lisa Vonderstruk and Brandywine View Antiques will have over 100 vendors, 10 food trucks, an antique car show (if it doesn’t rain) and of[...] Sowing Seeds 10:00 Sowing Seeds Apr 16 @ 10:00 – 11:15 Tickets Sow seeds with us at the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. Help us sow seeds outdoors, as we walk the grounds learning about plants and their growing cycle. After our walk, we’ll read On Meadowview[...] First State Ballet presents Don Quixote 19:00 First State Ballet presents Don Quixote Apr 16 @ 19:00 – 20:00 Tickets First State Ballet Theatre presents the ballet classic “Don Quixote” on April 16 at 7:00 pm and April 17 at 2:00 pm at the Baby Grand Theater, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE. Adults[...]
17 Critter Crawl Critter Crawl Apr 17 all-day Tickets	18 Pages and Panels Book Club 17:00 Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library Apr 18 @ 17:00 – 17:45 Tickets Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group[...]	19 Kids Around the World 18:00 Kids Around the World @ Kennett Public Library Apr 19 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Join us for the spring session of our KPL Kids Around the World art and movement program. Designed for young learners age 7 – 11, Kids Around the World is a diversity-driven, multimedia exploration of[...]	20 Award-winning Broadcaster Pat Ciarrocchi Keynote at Chamber Breakfast 08:30 Award-winning Broadcaster Pat Ciarrocchi Keynote at Chamber Breakfast Apr 20 @ 08:30 – 09:30 Tickets Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Inspirational Breakfast April 20 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Inspirational Breakfast Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 7:30 am at The[...] Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting 18:15 Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting Apr 20 @ 18:15 – 21:00 Tickets 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[...]	21 Women’s Empowerment Luncheon 11:00 Women’s Empowerment Luncheon @ People's Light and Theatre Company Apr 21 @ 11:00 Tickets Tavern Talks: Beer for breakfast 19:00 Tavern Talks: Beer for breakfast Apr 21 @ 19:00 – 21:00 Tickets Did you know that in the 18th century you could get away with drinking beer for breakfast? During the April Tavern Talks event, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will be exploring all kinds of beverages that colonists[...] Music on the Brandywine – Project Fusion 19:30 Music on the Brandywine – Project Fusion Apr 21 @ 19:30 Tickets Music on the Brandywine: Project Fusion April 21, 7:30 p.m. This saxophone quartet stages engaging concerts, performing their programs exclusively from memory. Their diverse repertoire represents their advocacy of new music and also includes standards.[...]	22 Tempera Tour and Demo 10:00 Tempera Tour and Demo Apr 22 @ 10:00 – 11:00 Tickets Tempera Tour & Demo at Andrew Wyeth Studio Fridays in April 10 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:45, 2 and 3:15 p.m. Artist Terry Wolf, a member of the Society of Tempera Painters, will show[...]	23 Chadds Ford Community Day 08:00 Chadds Ford Community Day Apr 23 @ 08:00 – 13:00 Tickets Community Day is Saturday April 23, 2016 Starting with Roadside Clean-up at 8:00 am followed by Recycling, Good Will drop, Shredding, Food Drive and a few new categories of vendors will be at the Chadds[...] Earth Day Cleanup – Oxford 09:00 Earth Day Cleanup – Oxford Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 12:00 Tickets Grand Opening FMFCU 09:00 Grand Opening FMFCU Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 14:00 Tickets Pennsbury Township Lawn Sale 09:00 Pennsbury Township Lawn Sale Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 14:00 Tickets The township’s annual yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Young Friends of Brandywine River Cleanup 09:00 Young Friends of Brandywine River Cleanup Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 13:00 Tickets 23rd Annual Brandywine River Cleanup April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine for spring cleaning. We will clean up the banks of the Brandywine from Lenape Bridge outside West Chester[...] Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum 09:30 Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum Apr 23 @ 09:30 – 17:00 Tickets Join us for a special weekend with local Quilters, Weavers, Knitters & Crocheters. The artists will be displaying their special talents and will gladly answer questions and provide different fabric specialties for sale. Vendors: Brandywine Quilters Woolen[...] Trinkets or Treasures 10:00 Trinkets or Treasures Apr 23 @ 10:00 – 16:00 Tickets Trinkets or Treasures April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Brandywine River Museum of Art will host “Trinkets or Treasures,” an appraisal day on Saturday, April 23, with appraisers from Freemans, America’s oldest auction house. The[...] Annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists 13:00 Annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists Apr 23 @ 13:00 – 14:00 Tickets Kennett Symphony of Chester County Announces Annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists KENNETT SQUARE, PA – The Kennett Symphony annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists on Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm at the Kendal[...] 2016 Earth Day celebration in Kennett 17:00 2016 Earth Day celebration in Kennett Apr 23 @ 17:00 – 21:00 Tickets Community Read with Author Ben Montgomery 19:00 Community Read with Author Ben Montgomery @ Longwood Gardens Apr 23 @ 19:00 – 21:00 Tickets Join Longwood Gardens for a special evening with Ben Montgomery, author of the Community Read book, “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk.” Montgomery will share more about Grandma Gatewood during his engaging presentation and you will get the[...]
24 Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum 09:30 Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum Apr 24 @ 09:30 – 17:00 Tickets Join us for a special weekend with local Quilters, Weavers, Knitters & Crocheters. The artists will be displaying their special talents and will gladly answer questions and provide different fabric specialties for sale. Vendors: Brandywine Quilters Woolen[...] Annual Wildflower Celebration 10:00 Annual Wildflower Celebration @ Mt. Cuba Center Apr 24 @ 10:00 – 16:00 Tickets Don’t miss Mt. Cuba Center’s signature annual event. Enjoy a stunning display of spring wildflowers, live music, gardening demonstrations, family programming, and more. A variety of food selections are available for purchase. The first 1,000 families[...] Wine and Words at Galer Estate Winery 15:00 Wine and Words at Galer Estate Winery Apr 24 @ 15:00 – 17:00 Tickets Sunday, April 24th from 3-5pm join five renowned authors for a book-signing and discussion at Galer Estate Winery Matty Dalrymple Merry Jones Scott Pruden Sherry Knowlton Bruce Mowday	25 Catalog Auction: Day 1- Fine Art 09:00 Catalog Auction: Day 1- Fine Art Apr 25 @ 09:00 Tickets Catalog Auction: Day 1- Fine Art April 25 \| 11am Preview: April 22nd 9-5, April 24th 12-4 and April 25th (Sale Day) from 9 AM AUCTION INFO VIEW ALL LOTS ONLINE BIDDING ABSENTEE/PHONE BID SHEET[...] High School Art Exhibition 17:00 High School Art Exhibition @ Chester County Art Association Apr 25 @ 17:00 – 20:00 Tickets From April 22 to April 29, CCAA will present the finest high school artwork from the entire county in both the Allinson and Huston galleries. All Chester County School districts will be represented. The exhibition[...] Pages and Panels Book Club 17:00 Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library Apr 25 @ 17:00 – 17:45 Tickets Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group[...]	26 Catalog Auction: Day 2- Decorative Arts, Asian, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture 09:00 Catalog Auction: Day 2- Decorative Arts, Asian, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture Apr 26 @ 09:00 Tickets Catalog Auction: Day 2- Decorative Arts, Asian, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture April 26 \| 11am Preview: April 22nd 9-5, April 24th 12-4 and April 26th (Sale Day) from 9 AM AUCTION INFO VIEW ALL LOTS ONLINE[...]	27 Chester County 2020 honors Molly Morrison and Bob Hankin 18:00 Chester County 2020 honors Molly Morrison and Bob Hankin Apr 27 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Help us recognize the value of land use planning, and the service of our municipal volunteers and officials, at the annual CITIZEN PLANNER reception – April 27, 2016, at the Chester Valley Golf Club. And[...]	28 Gateway HorseWorks Kickoff Celebration 05:00 Gateway HorseWorks Kickoff Celebration Apr 28 @ 05:00 – 08:00 Tickets Gateway HorseWorks Kickoff Celebration Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:00 – 8:00 pm Thorncroft Equestrian Center 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355 Join Gateway HorseWorks for a Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, April 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm announcing the[...] Heart of Rowing Fundraiser 18:00 Heart of Rowing Fundraiser Apr 28 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Heart of Rowing Fundraiser “Go For the Boat” Unionville Rowing Club needs new boats and YOU can help! Last year’s proceeds and donations from our Heart of Rowing enabled us to purchase our first boat which[...]	29 Tempera Tour and Demo 10:00 Tempera Tour and Demo Apr 29 @ 10:00 – 11:00 Tickets Tempera Tour & Demo at Andrew Wyeth Studio Fridays in April 10 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:45, 2 and 3:15 p.m. Artist Terry Wolf, a member of the Society of Tempera Painters, will show[...] Duckhorn Vineyards Dinner 19:00 Duckhorn Vineyards Dinner Apr 29 @ 19:00 – 20:00 Tickets Amuse Bouche Hot Smoked Pocono Trout Pickled Cipollini Onions, Red Onion Marmalade, Volcano Salt, Marjoram Infused Olive Oil Paired with Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2014 First Course Early Spring Stuffed Quail Morel and Jalapeño Cornbread[...]	30 African American Family History Workshop 08:15 African American Family History Workshop @ Chester County Historical Society Apr 30 @ 08:15 – 14:00 Tickets African American history tells the story of a collective people. However, with the exception of a renowned few who marked the most significant moments in the evolution of American civil rights, history forgets to mention the individuals who[...] Free Shredding Event 09:00 Free Shredding Event Apr 30 @ 09:00 – 12:00 Tickets Free Shredding Event Baconfest at the Chaddsford Winery 11:00 Baconfest at the Chaddsford Winery Apr 30 @ 11:00 – 18:00 Tickets Apr 30 2016 – May 01 2016 Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM http://www.chaddsford.com/events/baconfest/ BACON[...] Designer Handbag Bingo Benefit 18:00 Designer Handbag Bingo Benefit Apr 30 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Bingo Prizes are Designer Handbags Raffles for Designer Handbags, Baskets and more. Also 50/50 Raffle Proceeds support the Music Therapy Program at Adult Care of Chester County Fellowship Hall of the Episcopal Church[...] Chesco Pops performance “Around the World” 19:00 Chesco Pops performance “Around the World” Apr 30 @ 19:00 Tickets Chesco Pops to Perform Music from “Around the World” The Chester County Pops Orchestra will partner with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus for the Orchestra’s upcoming concert series “Around the World.” Stetson Middle School, 1060[...] Rockin’ with the Troops 19:00 Rockin’ with the Troops Apr 30 @ 19:00 – 22:00 Tickets Rockin’ With The Troops: A USO Show Come join us at our Rockin’ With The Troops: USO Show, where bands play the historical classics while commemorating our veterans. The setlist features singers and groups such[...]

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