What To Do: Holiday events at area zoos, amusement parks and on the rails
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LumiNature
A great way for kids – kids of all ages — to enjoy the holiday season is by visiting the Christmas events at the area’s zoos, amusement parks and tourist railroads.
Now through January 4, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, www.philadelphiazoo.org) will host LumiNature, a gigantic holiday season...
What To Do (Part II): Holiday events for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
Finding a holiday event to check out is difficult around here.
That is finding which one, two, three or more that you want to check out.
This area provides a Smörgåsbord of Christmas activities to whet your appetite.
The Coatesville Christmas Parade (www.coatesvillechristmasparade.com), which is Chester County’s...
What To Do (Part I): Holiday events for the whole season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
In the Brandywine Valley, there are many sites – historical, agricultural, cultural) – that have a history of celebrating the holiday season with lavish displays.
There is also a plethora of sites — not so grandiose — that have established their own traditions of Christmas celebrations.
Longwood Gardens (Route...
Celebrate the holidays at Lukens National Historic District in Coatesville
Families can visit Santa for photographs and to share their holiday wishes at the Annual Holiday Open House & Auction, a festive and free holiday event at the Lukens National Historic District in Coatesville appeals to all ages. PHOTO CREDIT: Robert O. Williams/The Williams Group
You won’t want to miss the Annual Holiday Open House & Auction, a festive and free holiday event at the Lukens...
YMCA calls on community to spread holiday cheer to help 800 families
Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.
Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday...
ReFirement at Any Age: ‘Tis the Season to….
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Fill in the blank…
The holiday season is in full swing! The beauty of sparkling lights and festive decorations in homes and lining the streets reminds us of all that is grand during this time. The scents of fresh evergreen trees and homemade baked goods add to the aroma surrounding homes everywhere. Families gather, creating memories encircled with...
Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events
The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
“Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel...
ReFirement at Any Age: Good Thoughts. Good Words. Good Deeds
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
This message is very fitting for this time of year and one that should be practiced every single day. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a fulfilling life, doesn’t it?
If we have good thoughts, they will form into good words, which can be put into motion as good deeds. Sound easy? It’s not. It takes a conscience effort. If we view it and practice...
D-West boys basketball team makes donation to brighten holidays for local families
Members of the Downingtown High School West basketball make wishes come true with bikes and gift cards
The holiday season was a bit more magical for area families, thanks in part to the efforts of the Downingtown West basketball team and booster organization. This year, through a total team effort, the West boys’ basketball team donated $6,000.00 to various families in the Downingtown area,...
ReFire at any age: It’s that time of year…..
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
How would you finish that phrase?
The song finishes that phrase with, “when the world falls in love”. That doesn’t necessarily mean to fall in love romantically. I think it means falling in love with life.
I would tweak that phrase a bit by saying; it’s that time of year for spreading love, joy and cheer.
The excitement of the holiday season is...
