{"id":3090,"date":"2014-11-04T09:03:30","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T14:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/downingtowntimes.com\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2014-11-04T11:41:46","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T16:41:46","slug":"good-stuff-vote-flu-shots-good-news-and-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downingtowntimes.com\/?p=3090","title":{"rendered":"Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GoodStuff\"<\/a>Editors Note:<\/strong> Welcome to The Times latest column, \u2018Good Stuff\u2019, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format.<\/em><\/p>\n

Got \u2018Good Stuff\u2019 to share? Email <\/b>kim@chescotimes.com<\/b><\/a> to help the get the word out.\u00a0 <\/b>(All submissions are subject to editorial review; submissions are requested by the 15th<\/sup> and 30th<\/sup> of each month.)<\/i><\/p>\n

MAKE NOTE IT\u2019S TIME TO VOTE!<\/b>\u00a0 PA Polling places are open TODAY from 7 AM-8 PM<\/b>.\u00a0 For a list of Chester County Polling places and see where you can vote visit: http:\/\/www.chesco.org\/index.aspx?NID=292<\/a><\/p>\n

AT-CHOOOO!<\/i><\/b>….Cold weather means FLU SEASON<\/b>…a reminder to Kennett area community members to come roll-up your sleeves THIS Wednesday, November 5th<\/sup> from 2:30-5:30 at Kennett High\u2019s flu vaccination clinic.<\/b>\u00a0 Vaccines will be administered at no cost<\/i><\/b> to Kennett Students and their families, staff, and members of the community as long as you bring your insurance card. Vaccines are also FREE for the under and un-insured.\u00a0 Can\u2019t make it? Then check out Kennett Area YMCA\u2019s flu clinic next Tuesday, November 11, from 8AM-12PM. <\/b>For more information give the Y a call at (610) 444-9622.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Neither rain, nor wind, nor FREEZING COLD<\/b> could stop the Hillendale Elementary Huskies<\/i><\/b> from getting their \u201cHalloween Hustle\u201d on! Hats-off to the 90+ people, who braved some serious elements and raised more than $1,500 for Hillendale PTO\u2019s community outreach projects last weekend.\u00a0 A shout-out to all the teachers and parents who assisted in the wee hours with early morning prep, rocked the DJ booth, provide water and helped keep everybody hustling!<\/i><\/p>\n

Kevin M. Hunt, the Senior Pastor of the Trinity United Bible Church of Coatesville has written an intriguing book, called\u00a0<\/span>“44 Degrees: \u00a0Unveiling the Mystery and Magnitude of the Seasons of Joseph”<\/b>\u00a0and will have a dedication\/ book signing on Sunday, November 16th, from 4-7pm, at the former Lukens Steel Administrative Building, in the historic district of downtown Coatesville. The ceremony begins at 4:30pm. \u00a0The soft cover book will be sold for $15.00, including the sales tax. Hardcover book\u00a0availability\u00a0is\u00a0being determined, \u00a0If you unable to be present or want to see an overview, books are available by website:\u00a0www.44degrees.org<\/a><\/b>, by placing title in “New Book” releases. Publishing company: West Bow Press, a Thomas Nelson\/ Zondervan company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

…Speaking of cold weather, take the chill out of the cost of skiing TODAY!\u00a0 PA 4th<\/sup> and 5th<\/sup> graders SKI FOR FREE<\/b> (with a paying adult) at 19 PA ski resorts all season long!<\/b> Check out the PA Ski Areas Association Snow Pass Program <\/b>($30 processing fee). The pass also includes one FREE LESSON. To apply for your child’s pass visit and get all the \u201cdeets\u201d visit: https:\/\/www.skipa.com\/deals\/4th5th-grade-program\/buy-now\u00a0 Passes take about 3 weeks to arrive, so don\u2019t wait.\u00a0 We\u2019ll see you on the slopes!<\/p>\n

The BIRD is the WORD <\/i><\/b>for the Kennett Food Cupboard (KFC)<\/b> this month.\u00a0 It\u2019s November and the KFC asks you to please consider donating a turkey.\u00a0 Have a free turkey coupon from your favorite grocery store or can swing buying an extra turkey to share?\u00a0 Turkeys not only provide a festive holiday blessing, but also, multiple days of protein for families in need.\u00a0 To donate, please contact the KFC – Phone:\u00a0 (610) 925-3556 website: www.KACSonline.net<\/a><\/p>\n

G-G-G-Goal-AHH <\/i><\/b>for Kennett High\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0Nico Meola! <\/i><\/b>\u00a0Meola was named top regular season soccer goal scorer for the boys\u2019 Ches Mont League.\u00a0 Look-out Joe…West Chester Henderson\u2019s<\/b> Sydney Zandi<\/i><\/b> will show you what she<\/i> knows, she\u2019s GOT some serious GAME in her name…Zandi is ranked top goal scorer for the girls\u2019 Ches Mont League soccer regular season with an impressive 20 goals scored<\/b>.\u00a0 Way to go Sydney!<\/p>\n

Calling all<\/b> \u201cbargain hounds\u201d<\/b> and savvy parent shoppers!<\/b>…This <\/i>Friday, November 7th<\/sup> from 5:30-8:30<\/b>, Greenwood Elementary School (420 Greenwood Road, KSQ) is hosting its 2nd<\/sup> annual children\u2019s clothing resale; featuring BEAUTIFUL, NAME-BRAND, GENTLY USED<\/b> children\u2019s clothing, accessories and shoes \u2013 infants through teen sizes.\u00a0 ALL items $2-$5, proceeds benefit Greenwood PTO. <\/b>Where else can you conveniently by a kids outfit for less than a gourmet cup of coffee all while supporting a great cause?\u00a0 A nod to all the hard working volunteers who, post-sale, will be taking all unsold clothing to local charities…<\/p>\n

The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls<\/strong> will co-sponsor the\u00a0GenHERation\u2019s Connection<\/strong> event in Philadelphia as part of the mission to improve the lives of women and girls through community collaboration.\u00a0 GenHERation is a female empowerment network for millennial girls providing them the opportunity to work with national corporations and non-profit organizations to develop their own advocacy campaigns to improve their communities.<\/p>\n

The event is at University of Pennsylvania\u2019s campus for the Connection Event and will take place on\u00a0Saturday, November 15th<\/sup>, 2014 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The leadership conference features discussions with female professionals from five different industries as well as more than $2,000 in scholarships and exclusive rewards. The conference will also include a social business pitch competition with a $500 prize and interactive skill-building activities. Admission ($20) for the conference is open to all high school girls. You can register at\u00a0www.genheration.com<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail\u00a0info@genheration.com<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n

SPLISH, SPLASH, NOSH!<\/i>\u00a0 <\/b>This Friday, November 7th<\/sup>, from 6-8 PM <\/b>at the Kennett Area Y\u2019s TGIF<\/i> event. <\/b>The Y will have its brand-new inflatable water volleyball game set-up<\/b> and a local food truck<\/b> will be on hand to provide convenient, grab \u2018n go food for a small fee.\u00a0 East, family-friendly FUN!<\/b><\/p>\n

Over 1,600 runners are expected to participate in the bi-annual Girls on the Run<\/strong> (GOTR) and YMCA STRIDE<\/strong> for Boys 5K Challenge on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m. at Downingtown West High School.\u00a0Each spring and fall, hundreds of girls who participate in the GOTR and Girls on Track after school programs celebrate the conclusion of their self-esteem and confidence-building programs with a 5K run. This fall, over 500 girls will take part in the 5K. As in previous years, participants in the STRIDE for Boys program will also participate. This year over 200 boys will be joining the run.\u00a0The GOTR 5K is presented by Precision Print Communications and the YMCA STRIDE for Boys 5K is presented by Safeguard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Spotted <\/i><\/b>\u2013 100+ Kids OUT OF THE HOUSE <\/b>(and off their devices!) for 3 hours this Election Day… Thanks to Kennett Area Parks & Recreation Department\u2019s Election Day Lacrosse Clinic.<\/b>\u00a0 This annual tradition provides an affordable morning of fun while fostering the love of lacrosse to players of all levels. KUDOS to all of the high school players, coaches and volunteers for honoring the game and helping the next generation carry on the Blue Demons tradition!<\/p>\n

Remember the TITANS!<\/b>…ALL THREE<\/b> Kennett-Unionville Titans Varsity football teams<\/b> have advanced to the 2nd<\/sup> round of the Bert Bell Youth Football League Championship playoffs.\u00a0 Way to go fellas and hard-working coaches! To cheer-on these local players here\u2019s their schedule: 100 lb Varsity<\/b> \u201311 AM HOME Saturday (KHS Stadium) vs. DYW, 80 lb Varsity<\/b> \u2013 12:30 HOME Saturday (KHS Stadium) vs. BYC, and 120 Varsity<\/b> plays AWAY \u2013 Sunday<\/b>, 12 PM at Brandywine DE.<\/p>\n

There will be an organ recital featuring Dr. Shawn Gingrich, assisted by Peter Gingrich, Sarah Gingrich, Christian Gingrich and Aaron Gingrich at the Hamorton United Methodith Church \u2014 featuring the church’s pipe organ \u2014 in Kennett, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. Dr. Gingrich will play selections from Bach, Mendelssohn, Pachebel, Franck and numerous contemporary church-music composers will be featured. The program is free to the public, but an offering will be received.<\/p>\n

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