Gala to support therapeutic horse power
Nonprofit provides equestrian therapy to cancer patients
Horse Power for Life, a nonprofit specializing in therapeutic horsemanship programs for cancer patients, will partner with the Exton Vet Clinic and Stanek Veterinary House Calls for the Seventh Annual Pink Horse Shoe Gala on Saturday, April 12.
All proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the therapeutic horsemanship programs that have...
Nearly 50 dealers lined up for annual Antiques Show
Chester County Historical Society’s popular fund-raiser to be held April 4-6
The 32nd Annual Chester County Antiques Show, a major fund-raiser for the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), will be held from April 4 to April 6 at the Phelps School in Malvern.
The event, sponsored by PECO, will feature more than 48 renowned dealers from throughout the country, making it a must-see for anyone...
Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22
Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.
The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...
Car seat check at Del grand re-opening, March 22
CALN — The township Police Department will be participating in Del Toyota’s Grand Re-Opening event on Saturday, March 22 from 12p m-2 pm by performing car seat checks in Del’s brand new facilities on Lincoln Highway.
In addition to CTPD’s own CPS tech, City of Coatesville Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and the Chester County Highway Project will be providing additional...
19th-century female trailblazer to come alive
‘History on Tap’ to put women’s rights champion Ann Preston in spotlight
Laurie Rofini, director of Chester County Archives and Records Services, will lead a “History on Tap” program on Ann Preston, a 19th-century pioneer, on March 18.
A 19th-century pioneer of women’s rights and female medical education will come to life at a West Chester restaurant on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m.,...
Tickets for Willowdale 2014 now on sale
22nd running slated for Mothers Day, May 11
Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Willowdale Steeplechase. For the 22nd year, fans can enjoy a day of racing, tailgating and — as always — interesting hats, all helping to raise money for local charities.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Patrons and race fans of the Willowdale Steeplechase have some excitement to look forward to at the 22nd running of the...
19th-century civil-rights pioneer in spotlight
Authors of Octavius Catto book to speak at Chester County Historical Society
Daniel R. Biddle and Murray Dubin, authors of the acclaimed biography of 19th-century Philadelphia civil rights pioneer Octavius Catto – Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America – will discuss Catto’s life, legacy, and milieu on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Chester...
Lecture on county’s mining history, Feb. 25
The French Creek Mine, circa 1887, is just one part of the rich history of mining in Chester County. The Chadd Ford Historical Society plans a lecture, Feb. 25, on this fascinating subject.
WEST CHESTER — To Celebrate the new “Mines and Minerals of Chester County” exhibit in the conference room of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, the organization kicks off the Spring Lecture Series this...
Seminars to offer unique way to bee informed
Chester County Beekeepers eager to create buzz about annual event
Curious about beekeeping? Concerned about the reported decline of pollinators? The Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) is promoting a sweet way to be educated.
The group will hold its annual seminar on March 15 at West Chester University’s Merion Science Center, a forum that offers an excellent opportunity to get information...
County agencies offering spring support groups
Wednesday evening sessions available for adoptive or kinship families
Operating on the premise that there’s strength in numbers, a consortium of county departments and agencies has announced the spring schedule for post-adoption and grand-family support groups.
The sessions, which will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the county’s Government Services Center building (601 Westtown Rd., West Chester)...
