Open House at First State Ballet, Feb. 14

WILIMINGTON — First State Ballet Theatre’s studio will hold an free open house on Feb. 14 for prospective students. The open house is at First State Ballet Theatre studios, Baby Grand, floor 3R, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 on Feb. 14 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Parents and students can observe classes from tot to professional, meet instructors and see a demonstration by...

Brumbaugh Wealth Management named small business of the year

Kimberly Brumbaugh and Andrew Storti of Brumbaugh Wealth Management display their award for Small Business of The Year from the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. EXTON — The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry awarded Brumbaugh Wealth Management with their prestigious Small Business of the Year Award.  The award was presented to Founder and Chief Executive Officer,...

Sugartown offers cure for Cabin Fever, Feb. 7

MALVERN — Kids driving you crazy?  Ward off the winter blahs at Historic Sugartown!  On Saturday, February 7th, Historic Sugartown will offer , a fun-filled family event at Sugartown’s Carriage Museum from 11 am – 3 pm.  There will a variety of family-friendly crafts, old-fashioned games and demonstrations by Historic Sugartown, Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation and East Goshen Historical...

Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair, Jan. 15

The 2015 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair set for January 15 will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore camps, activities and local vendors and decide what will make for a fantastic summer. Pictured here, are attendees of last year’s fair. DOWNINGTOWN — Jump start your summer planning on Thursday, Jan. 15 with a night of food and fun at the Chester County Summer Adventures...

YMCA to hold open houses, Jan. 18

Come to the Y for an afternoon of family fun and games! On Sunday, January 18, branches of the recently merged YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be free and open to the public from noon until 3:00 p.m.   Use the opportunity to swim in the pool, play games, work out, and check out everything the Y has to offer. Non-members can enter a drawing to receive a free three-month membership – one will...

CCIU plans adult training open house, Jan. 7

DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County Intermediate Unit will hold an open house for its adult training programs on Wednesday, January 7 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus. The address of the school is 443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. Adult training courses are offered in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Investment Board and Pennsylvania...

Jackson to sign books at Galer, Dec. 14

Robert C. Jackson at work. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Renowned artist Robert C. Jackson will be at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square this Sunday December 14th from 3-6pm for a book-signing of his newly released collaborative book project Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters.   This book represents the culmination of many years of work where the Chester...

Hickman 15th annual Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 5 & 6

A preview of the items for sale at “Grandma’s Attic” at The Hickman Annual Holiday Bazaar, which takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6 in West Chester. WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for a unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of West Chester, stop by The Hickman’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Items available for...

Bake Sale/Spirit Shoppe at Lionville Elem. Dec. 12

UWCHLAN — There will be a holiday Spirit Shoppe and Bake Sale at Lionville Elementary School, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Caring and Sharing Program, which helps Lionville Elementary School students and families in need. This year’s shoppe includes food, chocolate, Lionville Spirit wear, jewelry, hand-made accessories and clothing, skin care products, crafts, die-cast collectibles,...

Holiday season kicks off at Longwood, Nov. 27

The world-famous Conservatory at Longwood Gardens will again be decked out in holiday splendor, as Longwood celebrates the holidays, starting Nov. 27. EAST MARLBOROUGH — From elegant trees adorned with feathered friends, to a peacock-themed Masquerade Ball in our Music Room, the holiday season soars at Longwood Gardens November 27 through January 11. Topiary swans grace our Exhibition Hall,...