Calendar of Events - June 1, 2014

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Spring 2014
Calendar of Events
for Children, Individuals and Families
IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA

UPDATED June 1, 2014

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Special Activities
Multi-Day Activities in Progress
Late June Mid-August
Science in the Summer. Various area librar-
ies. Different times and locations.
Annual Science in the Summer initiative by
GlaxoSmithKline and The Franklin Institute
exposes elementary school students to various
aspects of science, including this years offer-
ings of physical science and electricity in Bucks
County, oceanography in Chester County, ge-
netics in Delaware County, chemistry in Mont-
gomery County and simple machines in Phila-
delphia County.
Free activity, with further information and
required advance registration for limited par-
ticipation and times available at
www.scienceinthesummer.com/greater_phila/i
ndex.html or local libraries.

Through June 28 (Saturday)
Human Trafficking Awareness Exhibit.
Chester County Libraries. Various library
hours.
An 11-week travelling exhibit to Chester
County libraries is designed to raise awareness
about human trafficking and what can be done
to prevent it.
Free activity, with further information avail-
able at
www.ccls.org/assets/pdfs/HumanTrafficking.p
df or local libraries.

June 9 September 26 (Weekdays)
Wood Works Exhibit. Henry Gallery, Penn
State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road,
Malvern. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Work by mid-century master craftsman,
Emil Milan (1922-1985), whose "functional
sculptures" in wood combined sleek modern
designs and organic shapes, will be displayed.
able at www.sgps.psu.edu/milan/default.ashx,
syk123@psu.edu or (610) 648-3219.

Ongoing Seasonal
Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various
locations.
Hospitals throughout the area will host a se-
ries of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty tech-
nique workshops by the American Cancer Soci-
ety for women coping with cancer treatments.
Free activity, including a makeup kit, with
further information as to dates and sites and
registration available at
www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsse
rvices/app/resource-
detail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 227-
2345.

Ongoing - Weekly
Spring Reading and Children Programs. Lo-
cal area libraries. Various times.
Spring and summer reading and other pro-
grams for children of all ages, adults and fami-
lies are underway or scheduled at many local
libraries throughout the area.
Primarily free activities, with further informa-
tion and schedules available through various li-
brary websites and calendars at:
Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us
Chester County: www.ccls.org
Delaware County:
www.delcolibraries.org
Lancaster County:
www.lancasterlibraries.org
Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org

Daily Activities in Progress
June 2-6 (Monday-Friday)
Splash Week Safety Classes. Philadelphia
Freedom Valley YMCAs. Various times.
Children and families will learn basic swim-
ming and water safety practices, with half-hour
afternoon and evening classes for different ages
from six months to 12 years of age.
Free activity, with further information, in-
cluding locations at
www.philaymca.org/splash-week or member
YMCAs.

June 3 (Tuesday)
Family Playgroup. Spray Park, King and
Manatawny Streets, Pottstown. 10 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Next session is Thursday, June 26.
Summer series for families with children up
to age five, alternating between mornings at the
Spray Park and evenings at the Pottstown
Family Center, provides parent discussion top-
ics, childcare for ages up to five, and snacks.
required registration at (610) 326-1610

June 3 (Tuesday)
Special Education Safeguards. West Grove
Borough Hall, 117 Rosehill Avenue, West
Grove. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Parents with children with special needs will
learn about procedural safeguards and what to
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do if one disagrees with the education process
in this Arc of Chester County workshop.
required registration at
LLIghtner@arcofchestercounty.org or (610)
696-8090 x216.

June 3 (Tuesday)
Valley Forge History. Park Theater, Wash-
ington Memorial Chapel, Route 23, King of
Prussia (Valley Forge). 7 p.m.
Park Ranger Marc Brier will discuss Parable
and Playground: The Historical Evolution of
Valley Forge as a park as part of the monthly
Friends of Valley Forge Speaker Series.
Free activity, followed by reception, with fur-
ther information available at
www.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker-
series.shtml, info@friendsofvalleyforge.org or
(610) 783-1777.

June 3 (Tuesday)
Summer Concert on the Square. Wellington
Square, Exton. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Caravan of Thieves and Tall Heights will per-
form in this Tuesday night Summer Concerts
on the Square event, continuing through Au-
gust 26, except for July 1.
able at www.ineagleview.com/?p=2393 or (800)
851-2779.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Lessons of Grief. Village Square Board Room,
Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue,
New Holland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Pastoral Services Director Chet Yoder will
discuss Lessons Learned From Loss with mem-
bers of the Living with Loss Support Group.
able from Karen Horning at
khorning@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-
6010.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Business Networking. Room 170, Govern-
ment Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,
West Chester. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
will host business professionals in this light
refreshments networking event.
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/registe
r/event?llr=ekds7zcab&oeidk=a07e9avdxyk020
a09ff&isCustomThemeEnabled=true&utm_sour
ce=Additional+Chester+County+SCORE+May+S
pring+Seminar+Selections&utm_campaign=Mor
e+May+2014+Workshops&utm_medium=email
or (610) 344-6910.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Home Purchases, Part I. Community Room,
Lower Level Between Boscovs and Sears, Exton
Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Ex-
ton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Realtor
will discuss the home-buying

process and how to find and work with Real-
tors
, mortgage officers and others during this

weekly Spring, no-selling personal financial
workshop series hosted by Open Hearth of
Spring City.
required registration for this and other work-
shops available at
www.openhearthinc.org/images/spring_2014.p
df, admin1.openhearth@verizon.net or (610)
792-9282 x208.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Keep the Spring in Your Step. Struble Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dr. Donna Levan. manager of Paoli Hospi-
tals Orthopedic Program, will discuss the
anatomy of the hip and knee, common causes
of joint pain, and some simple steps one can
take to lessen likelihood of a hip or knee injury.
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, kcassidy@ccls.org or (610) 280-2642.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Costumes of Downton Abbey. Easttown Li-
brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue,
Berwyn. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jeff Groff of Winterthur Museum, Garden
and Library in Wilmington, Del., will discuss
the original exhibition of Costumes of Downton
Abbey: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at designs
from the award-winning television series, in-
cluding differences between the well-known
fictional English estate and a real one in
America in the same time period.
ndar.asp, ascully@ccls.org or (610) 644-0138.

June 4 (Wednesday)
Good Bug, Bad Bug. Conference Center, Penn
State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road,
Malvern. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Author Jessica Walliser will discuss her
book, Good Bug, Bad Bug, a comprehensive
guide to the 24 most destructive garden pests
and 14 powerful beneficial insects that help
battle them.
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www.sgps.psu.edu/bug/default.ashx,
syk123@psu.edu or (610) 648-3219.

June 5 (Thursday)
Kennett 55+ Games. Anson B. Nixon Park,
100 Waterworks Way, Kennett Square.
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Friday,
June 6.
Variety of competitions, including horse-
shoes, ladder golf, washers, bowling, bocce,
water shot put, 40-yard dash, bingo and ten-
nis, a barbeque and social opportunities for
ages 55 and above highlight this annual event.
www.historickennettsquare.com/wp-
content/uploads/2014/05/Senoir-Games.png,
the Kennett YMCA, 101 Race Street, Kennett
Square or (610) 444-9622, or Brandywine
Senior Living at Longwood, 301 Victoria Garden
Drive or (610) 734-6200.

June 5 (Thursday)
Veterans Social Work Expo. Great Hall,
Building 5, VA Medical Center,
1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville. 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m.
Veterans, family members and community
organizations will learn about social work pro-
grams and services available to veterans at the
Coatesville VA Medical Center and the Spring
City and Springfield Community Based Outpa-
tient Clinics.
able at
www.facebook.com/CoatesvilleVAMC/photos/a
.164510550251339.27581.163784683657259/
671616872874035/?type=1&relevant_count=1
&ref=nf, rosalind.phillips@va.gov or Kathleen
Leonard at (610) 384-7711 x5160.

June 5 (Thursday)
Swingin Summer Thursday. Gay Street,
between High and Darlington Streets, West
Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Repeated July
10, August 7 and September 4.
Live music, clowns, dancers, food and more
highlight this event.
Free activity, with charges for some individ-
ual items. Further information is available at
www.downtownwestchester.com/view_program
.php?id=47, mjohnstone@wcbid.com or (610)
738-3350.

June 5 (Thursday)
Medical Treatment of Assassinated
Presidents. Bell Hall, Montgomery School,
1141 Kimberton Road, Chester Springs. 7 p.m.
Civil War historian Herb Kauffman will dis-
cuss medical treatment received by assassi-
nated presidents, including Lincoln, Garfield
and Kennedy, and questions about these
events in this Mill at Anselma-hosted presen-
tation.
Free activity for West Pikeland Township
residents, with a $10 charge for others. Fur-
ther information is available at
http://anselmamill.org/the-medical-treatment-
of-our-assassinated-presidents or (610) 827-
1906.

June 7 (Saturday)
Electronics Waste Recycling. East Goshen
Township Park, 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Various electronic equipment will be ac-
cepted for recycling, including freon items.
Free activity, with a $5 fee for televisons and
computer monitors. Further information is
available at www.eastgoshen.org/wp-
content/uploads/2014/03/East-Goshen-E-
waste-Flyer.pdf, young@prc.org or (610) 353-
1555 x222.

June 7 (Saturday)
The Treasure Hunt. Police Athletic League
(PAL) Sports Complex, 1455 Chestnut Grove
Road, Pottstown. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Rain date
is Sunday, June 8.
Family activities, including geocaching
treasure hunt for ages 12 and under, field
events, and youth-focused information, will be
held during this TriCounty Community Net-
work-hosted event.
Free activity, including lunch, with shuttle
service provided from Memorial Park, 175 West
King Street. Further information and required
registration are available at
www.tcnetwork.org/treasure-hunt-6-7-14 or
(610) 705-3301.

June 7 (Saturday)
Childrens Music Festival. Borough Hall
Parking Lot, 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Outdoor musical performances by children
able at
www.swarthmoretowncenter.com/Music_and_A
rts_Festival.html,
warthmoretowncenter@comcast.net or (610)
543 4599.

June 7 (Saturday)
Strawberry Festival. Plymouth Meeting
Friends School, 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth
Meeting. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Music, games, drumming, dancing, activities
and strawberry treats highlight this event.
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www.pmfs1780.org/upcomingevents,
pmfs@pmfs1780.org or (610) 828-2288.

June 7 (Saturday)
The Day Music Festival. Memorial Park, East
Jackson Street and South Kinzer Avenue, New
Holland. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Rain location is
Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Road,
New Holland.
The Day Praise in the Park Christian Music
Festival, being held again after a one-year hia-
tus, will feature Jared Anderson, Neverclaim,
Christoper Wright and others, along with a va-
riety of children and family activities.
Further information is available at
www.facebook.com/TheDayNewHolland, with a
schedule of events at
www.thedaynewholland.com, or (717) 354-
0056.

June 7 (Saturday)
40
th
Anniversary Party. Riverbend Environ-
mental Education Center, 1950 Spring Mill
Road, Gladwyne. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live animal shows, scavenger hunt for kids,
stream exploration, music and food will high-
light this commemoration event.
able at
www.riverbendeec.org/news/special.html,
lmatthews@riverbendeec.org or (610) 527-
5234.

June 7 (Saturday)
Summer Festival. Schauffelee Plaza, 16 East
Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore. Noon to 4 p.m.
Rain date is Sunday, June 8.
Music, games, kids activities and more will
www.allaboutardmore.com,
info@theardmoreinitiative.org or (610) 645-
0540.

June 8 (Sunday)
Adoption Advocacy. Community of Love Lu-
theran Church, 117 North 4
th
Street, Oxford.
2 p.m.
Advocacy for Ourselves and Others will be
discussed at the quarterly meeting of Matters of
the Heart group for the adoption triad of adult
adopted children, adoptive parents and birth
parents.
able from Linda Hettinger at
homeyg.65@gmail.com or (484) 880-9740.

June 8 (Sunday)
Summer Concert. Gazebo, Miller Park,
220 Miller Way, Exton. 6:30 p.m.
The Fabulous Greaseband will perform in
this bi-weekly summer concert series through
August 16.
able at www.westwhiteland.org/pandr/concerts
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

June 9 (Monday)
Caregiving and Guilt. Village Square Board
Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer
Avenue, New Holland. 10:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
A panel of caregivers and former caregivers
will discuss the topic of guilt with the Alz-
heimers Caregivers Support Group.
able from Joanne Morton at
jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-
6076 and free respite care during the group by
contacting Adult Day Services at (717) 355-
6226.

June 9 (Monday)
Wood Work Opening Reception. Conference
Center, Penn State Great Valley, 30 East
Swedesford Road, Malvern. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
A panel of three Emil Milan (1922-1985) ex-
perts will discuss the life and work of this in-
novative woodworker and designer during an
opening reception and lecture. The exhibit will
be open weekdays through September 26.
www.sgps.psu.edu/milan/default.ashx,
syk123@psu.edu or (610) 648-3219.

June 9 (Monday)
Meet the Congregations. Chapel, Garden
Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New
Holland. 7 p.m.
Rabbi Jack Paskoff of Congregation Shaarrai
Shomayim, Lancaster, will discuss his congre-
gation composition and history during this
Monday night series on Reformation congrega-
tions running through July 21.
able at cyoder@gardenspotvillage.org or (717)
355-6203.

June 10 (Tuesday)
50Plus Expo. Church Farm School, 1001 East
Lincoln Highway, Exton. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Over 80 public, private and nonprofit exhibi-
tors will provide information, health screenings
and more in this annual 50Plus Senior News
event.
able at www.50plusexpopa.com/chester-
main.shtml, kshaffer@onlinepub.com or (717)
285-8123.

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June 10 (Wednesday)
Joint Pain and Fractures. Struble Room,
Dr. Cheston Simmons, orthopedic surgeon,
will discuss fracture repair, along with surgical
and non-surgical alternatives for joint pain,
including medications, injections, small inci-
sion joint replacement surgery, female friendly
knee replacements, partial joint replacements,
joint resurfacing, and other state of the art ad-
vancements.

June 10 (Tuesday)
Causes of the Great War. Henrietta Hankin
Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Historian Roger Arthur will discuss during
this Centennial anniversary of the Great War
how Europe, at a high point in its history, be-
came embroiled in World War I.
suggested registration at
ndar.asp, hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-
1710.

June 10 (Tuesday)
Treetop Flyers and Caroline Rose will per-
form in this Tuesday night Summer Concerts
on the Square event, continuing through Au-
gust 26, except for July 1.
851-2779.

June 11 (Wednesday)
How to Start a Small Business. Struble
Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton
Square Parkway, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Service Corps of Retired Executives
(SCORE) will host a presentation on starting a
small business or catching up on issues that
one may have missed when starting out in
business.
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/regist
er/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8lx71z3e53f0cd6&oseq
=&c=&ch=&isCustomThemeEnabled=true&utm
_source=Small+Business+Happenings+June+2
014&utm_campaign=June+2014+Newsletter&u
tm_medium=email or (610) 344-6910.

June 11 (Wednesday)
Home Purchases, Part II. Community Room,
Lower Level Between Boscovs and Sears, Exton
A mortgage officers will discuss the elements
of home financing, including financial readi-
ness of credit and mortgage eligibility to pur-
chase, during this weekly Spring, no-selling
personal financial workshop series hosted by
Open Hearth of Spring City.
shops available at
www.openhearthinc.org/images/spring_2014.p
df, admin1.openhearth@verizon.net or (610)
792-9282 x208.

June 12 (Thursday)
Coping with Low Vision. Garden South Con-
ference Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South
Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Low Vision Support Group for individu-
als with any type of visual loss will discuss
creative way to cope with low vision.
able from Judy Shaffer at
jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-
6259.

June 12 (Thursday)
Town Walks Kickoff and Tour. First Pres-
byterian Church, 130 West Miner Street, West
Chester. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 15-minute
starting intervals for a one-hour tour.
Annual Chester County Town Tours and Vil-
lage Walks weekly series will start with the
Lukens Band and opening ceremonies before
exploring the Southwest quadrant of West
Chester Borough which includes part of the
town center with its historic buildings and tree-
lined streets of residences in the various styles
of the 19th century.
able at
www.landscapes2.org/pdf/TownTours2014.pdf
, kmarshall@chesco.org or (610) 344-6923.

June 12 (Thursday)
Movie Night. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to
8:45 p.m.
Enough Said, a 2013 PG-13 film starring
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a divorced mom who
may be falling for Albert, portrayed by James
Gandolfini in his last film, as a sweet, funny,
like-minded divorced man, with attendees also
able to vote for their favorite comedy to be
shown during the Librarys July-August Com-
edy Film Festival.
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Free activity, including light refreshments,
with further information and required registra-
tion at
ndar.asp, mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013
x132.

June 13-14 (Friday Saturday)
Chester County Balloon Festival. Plantation
Fields, 1600 West Doe Run Road, Coatesville
(Unionville). 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Over 20 hot air balloons are scheduled for
launch, with live entertainment, food and other
vendors and activities.
Free activity, with a $10 parking charge.
www.ccballoonfest.com or (855) 451-9002.

June 14 (Saturday)
Personal Shredding. Penn Liberty Bank,
1301 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 9 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Up to three bags of residential documents
can be shredded.
Free activity, with further information in-
cluding additional future locations, available at
https://www.pennlibertybank.com/default.asp
x?v=44868ae2-06d5-4e84-aaa6-
b6e3d0af986a&t=main or (610) 535-4850.

June 14 (Saturday)
Community Celebration. Anson B. Nixon
Park, 100 Waterworks Drive, Kennett Square.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Saturday,
June 28
Music, food, moon bounce, arts and crafts,
community resources, and more will highlight
this annual Latino Advisory Board event.
able at Luis.Benites@holcombbhs.org or (610)
388-7400.

June 14 (Saturday)
Witness Music Festival. Legion Memorial
Park, 172 South Lime Road, Quarryville. Noon
to 10 p.m.
A host of Christian artists will perform in
this years Witness Festival, last held in 2012,
including vocalist Franesca Battistelli, rock
band Kutless, vocal trio Selah and Unspoken,
with former Eagles placekicker David Akers as
one of the speakers.
Free activity, with a $5 parking fee and
donations accepted. Further information is
available at www.witnessfestival.com or (717)
806-7664.

June 15 (Sunday)
Car Show. L.C. Auto Body, 5547 West Lincoln
Highway, Parkesburg. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rain
date is Sunday, June 29.
Vehicles of all types will be on display dur-
ing this annual event.
Free activity with donation of a canned good
to benefit the Parkesburg Food Closet. Further
information is available at (610) 857-3303.

June 15 (Sunday)
Antique Car Day. Evans-Mumbower Mill,
Township Line and Swedesford Roads, Ambler.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fathers Day event will include a variety of
antique cars and simple machines of the Mill.
Free activity, with donations accepted. Fur-
ther information is available at
www.wvwa.org/evansmill/Open-House-Tours-
Events/110, info@wvwa.org or (215) 646-8866.

June 15 (Sunday)
Car Show and Concert. West Brandywine
Township Park, 198 Lafayette Road, Coates-
ville. 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fathers Day Car Show from 3 p.m. to
6 p.m. and concert from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
along with other activities.
ual items. Further information is available
from Tom Scamuffa at tas5561@verizon.net.

June 16 (Monday)
Impressionism. Struble Room, Chester
County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,
Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 730 p.m.
Art Collector Fred Dixon will discuss pro-
gression of art history as the pendulum of art
swung throughout the 19th century in The
Road To and Through Impressionism.

June 16 (Monday)
Holland. 7 p.m.
Pastor Lloyd Elias Scalyer of Seed of Abra-
ham Messianic Jewish Congregation in Lititz,
will discuss his congregation composition and
history during this Monday night series on Ref-
ormation congregations running through July
21.
355-6203.

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June 16 (Monday)
Weird Pennsylvania. Phoenixville Public Li-
brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rochelle Christopher of Victorian Vanities,
an organization specializing in history pro-
grams, will discuss unusual places in Pennsyl-
vania.
x132.

June 17 and 19 (Tuesday and Thursday)
First Aid & CPR Training. Chester County
Public Safety Training Center, 137 Modena
Road, South Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Repeated full-day on Saturday, June 21.
Two four-hour citizen modules will include
CPR for adults, children and infants and use of
automated external defibrillation, with first aid
including emergency situations, including sud-
den illnesses.
http://destraining.chesco.org or (610) 344-
5244.

June 17 (Tuesday)
Bullying Author Discussion. Conference
Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Youth 14 years and older will pre-read the
novel, Cracked, about the effects of bullying
and human kindness and then discuss the
subject with the author, K.M. Walton.
Free activity, with personal advance regis-
tration at the Childrens Library to receive a
copy of the book to read. Further information
is available at
ndar.asp, jclancy@ccls.org or (610) 280-2630.

June 17 (Tuesday)
John Fullbright, Danielle Miraglia and Tom
Hampton will perform in this Tuesday night
Summer Concerts on the Square event, con-
tinuing through August 26, except for July 1.
851-2779.

June 18 (Wednesday)
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party.
Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli. 3:30 to
5:30 p.m.
Music and a treat from Twisted Mango will
kick off Fizz Boom Read signups for the chil-
drens summer reading program.
able at
ndar.asp or (610) 296-7996.

June 18 (Wednesday)
Women and Money. Community Room, Lower
Level Between Boscovs and Sears, Exton
A financial coach will discuss todays use of
money as it relates to retirement during this
weekly Spring, no-selling personal financial
workshop series hosted by Open Hearth of
Spring City.
shops available at
http://www.openhearthinc.org/images/spring_
2014.pdf. admin1.openhearth@verizon.net or
(610) 792-9282 x208.

June 19 (Thursday)
East Pikeland Town Tour. East Pikeland
Elementary School, 1191 Hares Hill Road,
Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 15-minute
A tour of historic structures,
bookended by two historic bridges on the sce-
nic French Creek, will include the Prizers Mill
Complex, the first consolidated school in
East Pikeland, and the Histand Farmstead and
railroad stop (circa 1800), which serves as an
example of the evolution of architecture over
more than 100 years will highlight this weekly
Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks
series through August 21, except July 3.
able at

June 19 (Thursday)
Survival! Before the Storm. Struble Room,
Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chester County Department of Emergency
Services will discuss how to create a personal
disaster preparedness plan in this first of a
summer series on preparedness.

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June 19 (Thursday)
Opera, Jazz and Hollywood. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-
ville. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Author Jennifer Fleeger, assistant professor
in the Ursinus College Department of Media
and Communication Studies, will discuss Op-
era, Jazz and Hollywood in the 1920s, explor-
ing the value of music to filmmakers as Holly-
wood began producing "talkies" during that era.
x132.

June 20 (Friday)
Hazardous Waste Collection. 9-10 Grade
Center, 1425 East Lincoln Highway, Coates-
ville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chester County Solid Waste Authority will
conduct a residential Hazardous and E-Waste
Collection.
additional 2004 collection events, at
www.chestercswa.org/DocumentCenter/Home
/View/1209, or (610) 273-3771. A list of five-
county Southeast Region events is available at
www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/pdf/HHWRegio
nal2014map.pdf.

June 20 (Friday)
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party.
Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulp Road
Road, Strafford. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Makin' Music's interactive rockin' rhythms
will kick off Fizz Boom Read signups for the
childrens summer reading program.
able at
ndar.asp or (610) 688-7092.

June 20 (Friday)
Family Safety Expo and Movie Night. Wil-
son Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook.
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Local and state agencies will share health
and safety information with adults, with chil-
dren being engaged with ice cream, popcorn, a
moon bounce, inflatable slide and face paint-
ing, followed by a special costume parade and a
special showing of the Disney movie, Frozen,
during this Pennsylvania Rep. Warren Kampf-
hosted event.
required registration including tickets for the
first 250 children ages 15 and under for re-
freshments available at
www.repkampf.com/Display/SiteFiles/143/Ot
herDocuments/Kampf%20Family%20flyer%20
2014.pdf or (610) 251-2876.

June 21 (Saturday)
Summer Arrives. East Coast. 6:51 a.m.

June 21 (Saturday)
First Aid & CPR Training. Chester County
Public Safety Training Center, 137 Modena
Road, South Coatesville. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Citizen modules will include CPR for adults,
children and infants and use of automated ex-
ternal defibrillation, with first aid including
emergency situations, including sudden ill-
nesses.
http://destraining.chesco.org or (610) 344-
5244.

June 21 (Saturday)
Learn to Love Your Commute. Struble Room,
Parkway, Exton. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Attendees will learn about a variety of audio
materials - books, music, courses, and pod-
casts - that can turn a commute into a class-
room, book discussion group, or period of ex-
ploration.

June 21 (Saturday)
Kids Fest. Great Valley Middle School,
255 North Phoenixville Pike, Malvern. 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
All types of activities for children, including
walking characters, the Philadelphia Zoo on
Wheels, a helicopter landing, karate and other
demonstrations, games, fire truck rides, and
resources information, highlight this event
hosted by Pennsylvania Rep. Duane Milne.
able at
www.repmilne.com/Display/SiteFiles/92/Othe
rDocuments/Milne_KidsFest_Flyer.pdf or (610)
251-1070.

June 21 (Saturday)
Document Translation. New Life in Christ
Church, 1 South 5
th
Avenue, Coatesville.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Repeated Saturday, July 19.
Mi Destino Latino will provide Spanish
translation services and document completion
assistance.
able at Melanie Baber at (610) 384-3344x104.

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June 21 (Saturday)
Community Day. East Goshen Park,
1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester (East Goshen
Township). 4 p.m. to Dark.
Blue Sky Band, carnival games and inflat-
able children activities, petting zoo, face paint-
ing, fitness demonstrations and lessons,
helicopter landing, fireworks and more high-
light this event.
able at (610) 692-7171.

June 22 (Sunday)
Lights Out, a Frankie Valli tribute band, will
perform in this bi-weekly summer concert se-
ries through August 16.
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

June 23-27 (Monday-Friday)
Police Summer Camp. Picnic Pavilion, Wilson
Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook.
9 a.m. to noon.
Tredyffrin Township youth ages nine
through 14 will take part in a series of police
and emergency responder demonstration, along
with educational presentations and physical
activities.
Free activity, with required registration for
limited enrollment. Further information is
available at www.tredyffrin.org/services/parks-
recreation/camps-recreation/police-camp,
srose@tredyffrin.org or (610) 408-3641.

June 23 (Monday)
Parkinsons Resources. Village Square Board
Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer
Avenue, New Holland. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Parkinsons Support Group will discuss ser-
vices and resources available to individuals
with Parkinsons and their families.
able from Judy Shaffer at
jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-
6259.

June 23 (Monday)
Racism Book and Film. Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Stuart Connelly will discuss his book, Be-
hind the Dream, and movie, The Suspect, that
was filmed in Chester and Berks counties, both
pieces tied together by a theme of racism.
ndar.asp, hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-
1710.

June 23 (Monday)
Holland. 7 p.m.
Father Phil Rodgers, of St. Benedicts Roman
Catholic Church in Mohnton will discuss his
congregation composition and history during
this Monday night series on Reformation con-
gregations running through July 21.
355-6203.

June 23 (Monday)
Sun Safety and Skin Cancer. Phoenixville
Lindsay Smith, Chester County public
health educator, will discuss sun safety and
skin cancer awareness, including how to keep
your family sun safe this summer, how to
check your body for skin cancer along with
damage from previous exposure, and alterna-
tives to tanning.
x132.

June 23 (Monday)
Philadelphia During World War I. Struble
Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Author Peter John Williams, Philadelphia
attorney and amateur historian, will discusss
Philadelphia: The World War I Years in which
the third largest city at that time mobilized
during The Great War.

June 24 (Tuesday)
Honey Island Swamp Band and Glenn David
Andrews will perform in this Tuesday night
tinuing through August 26, except for July 1.
851-2779.

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June 26 (Thursday)
Redcoats and Raincoats Town Tour. His-
toric Yellow Springs, 685 Art School Road,
Chester Springs. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 15-
minute starting intervals for a one-hour tour.
The site where General George Washington
set up headquarters for the night due to tor-
rential rains during the American Revolution
Battle of the Clouds, along with later estab-
lishment of the first military hospital in
America, will highlight this weekly Chester
County Town Tours and Village Walks series
through August 21, except July 3.
able at

June 26 (Thursday)
Family Playgroup. The Family Center,
1976 East High Street, Pottstown. 5:30 p.m. to
7 p.m. Next session is Tuesday, July 15.

June 26 (Thursday)
Womens Employment. Struble Room, Ches-
ter County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,
Exton. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Interview and Beyond: The Total Pack-
age workshop for women will discuss projecting
confidence, looking the part, acing the inter-
view and succeeding on the job.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information and required registration at
ndar.asp, mkohl@ccls.org or (610) 280-2624.

June 28 (Saturday)
Great American Backyard Campout. Back-
yards, neighborhoods, communities and parks.
Overnight.
Annual overnight camping event, promoted
by the National Wildlife Federation, to encour-
age all generations to get outside and connect
with nature.
Free activity, with further information
available at www.nwf.org/Great-American-
Backyard-Campout.aspx, campout@nwf.org or
(800) 822-9919.

June 30 (Monday)
Job Fair. Washington Crossing United Meth-
odist Church, 1895 Wrightstown Road, New-
town. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual NJ/PA Job/Career Fair, hosted by
the A.C.T.S. Job Support Group, will feature a
range of local and national employers.
required registration at www.njpajobfair.com or
(215) 200-9035.

June 30 (Monday)
Holland. 7 p.m.
Father Stephen Vernak, of Christ the Savior
Orthodox Church in Harrisburg will discuss his
congregation composition and history during
this Monday night series on Reformation con-
gregations running through July 21, except for
the July 4 weekend.
355-6203.

July 4 (Friday)
Fish-for-Free Day. Pennsylvania Waterways.
Pennsylvania residents and non-residents
can fish without a fishing license, with all other
fishing regulations applying.
able at
http://fishandboat.com/fishforfree.htm?utm_s
ource=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term
=http%3a%2f%2ffishandboat.com%2ffishforfree
.htm&utm_campaign=Committees+Eye+State+
Police+Pilot+Program+for+Emergency+Towing.

July 4 (Friday)
Good Neighbor Day. Kerr Park, 1 Park Lane,
Downingtown. 6:30 a.m. to Dark.
Annual event features runs, walks, duck
and canoe races, wife-carrying and other com-
petitions, entertainment and other events, con-
cluding with fireworks.
www.goodneighborday.com/events-schedule,
info@goodneighborday.com or (610) 285-1119.

July 6 (Sunday)
Summer Concert and Fireworks. Gazebo,
Miller Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton. 6:30 p.m.
Blue Route Blues and the Chester County
Concert Band, will perform, leading up to fire-
works, in this bi-weekly summer concert series
through August 16.
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

July 8 (Tuesday)
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Steven Courtney and The Splashing Pearls
will perform in this Tuesday night Summer
Concerts on the Square event, continuing
through August 26.
851-2779.

July 10 (Thursday)
Birchrun Mills Town Tour. Birchrun Caf,
1403 Hollow Road, Chester Springs. 5:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m., in 15-minute starting intervals for a
one-hour tour.
A microcosm of the 19th century rural vil-
lage of Birchrun and its mills will highlight this
weekly Chester County Town Tours and Village
Walks series through August 21
able at

July 10 (Thursday)
between High and Matlack Streets, West
Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Repeated Au-
gust 7 and September 4.
738-3350.

July 12 (Saturday)
Music Festival. Amphitheater, East Goshen
Park, 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester). 1 p.m. to
5 p.m.
AIR (All-Inclusive Recreation) Music Festival
will feature Greg Harr, The Jason Ager Trio and
The Nodd.
Free activity, with donations accepted to
benefit future township special needs pro-
gramming. Further information is available at
(610) 692-7171.

July 14 (Monday)
Holland. 7 p.m.
Father Bill Kenney of Christ Our Savior
Anglican Church in New Holland will discuss
his congregation composition and history dur-
ing this Monday night series on Reformation
congregations running through July 21.
355-6203.

July 15 (Tuesday)
11:30 a.m. Next session is Thursday, July 31.

July 15 (Tuesday)
The Lawsuits, Katie Frank and The Phero-
mones and Up the Chain will perform in this
Tuesday night Summer Concerts on the Square
event, continuing through August 26.
851-2779.

July 17 (Thursday)
Fricks Locks Town Tour. Route 724 and
Lower Fricks Lock Road, Pottstown. 5:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m., in 15-minute starting intervals for a
one-hour tour.
The history of a family farm that developed
into a small commercial village as a result of
construction of Schuylkill Canal locks will
highlight this weekly Chester County Town
Tours and Village Walks series through Au-
gust 21
able at

July 19 (Saturday)
Document Translation. New Life in Christ
Church, 1 South 5
th
Avenue, Coatesville.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mi Destino Latino will provide Spanish
translation services and document completion
assistance.
able at Melanie Baber at (610) 384-3344x104.

July 19 (Saturday)
Feria Latina. Reeves Park, South Main Street
and Third Avenue, Phoenixville. 1 p.m. to
5 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, July 26.
Annual Latino community festival, hosted by
Alianzas, will include entertainment, children
games, guest speakers, community resources
and businesses, giveaways and food.
(610) 933-9200.

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July 19 (Saturday)
Concert in the Park. East Goshen Park,
1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester). 7 p.m. to
8 p.m.
The 80-piece Chester County Concert Band
will perform.
able at (610) 692-7171.

July 20 (Sunday)
Turks Head Music Festival. Everhart Park,
100 South Brandywine Avenue, West Chester.
Noon to 8 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, July 27.
Two stages with 11 bands, along with some
70 artists and crafts people, will highlight this
event.
able at
http://sitemanager.tritonweb.com/shared/wcb
orough/tempdownload/lugcorim/Event_Discri
ptions.pdf, parksandrecreation@west-
chester.com or (610) 436-9010.

July 20 (Sunday)
The Diamond Project, a Neil Diamond trib-
ute, will perform in this bi-weekly summer con-
cert series through August 16.
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

July 21 (Monday)
Medicare 101. Struble Room, Chester County
Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton.
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
An APPRISE volunteer counselor, will dis-
cuss various available Medicare plans and
what individuals to be or already eligible
should consider in choosing one.

July 21 (Monday)
Holland. 7 p.m.
Father John Colin Obenchain of St. Johns
Episcopal Church in Gap will discuss his congre-
gation composition and history during this final
Monday night series on Reformation congrega-
tions.
355-6203.

July 22 (Tuesday)
Driftwood and The Barefoot Movement will
perform in this Tuesday night Summer Con-
certs on the Square event, continuing through
August 26.
851-2779.

July 24 (Thursday)
Phoenixville Town Tour. Foundry Building,
Schuylkill River Heritage Center, 2 Main Street,
Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 15-minute
Foundry Building historical exhibits, fol-
lowed by a visit to part of the Schuylkill River
Trail and unique architecture in the Boroughs
Historic District will highlight this weekly
Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks
series through August 21
able at

July 29 (Tuesday)
Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz and The
Lovebirds will perform in this Tuesday night
tinuing through August 26.
851-2779.

July 31 (Thursday)
Nantmeal Village Walk. Camphill Soltane,
224 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore. 5:30 p.m. to
7 p.m., in 15-minute starting intervals for a
one-hour tour.
A stroll through Nantmeal Village, Welsh for
sweet water, a 1700s Quaker settlement con-
venient to nearby forges will highlight this
weekly Chester County Town Tours and Village
Walks series through August 21
able at

July 31 (Thursday)
7 p.m. Next session is Tuesday, August 12.
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August 3 (Sunday)
The Bulldogs will perform in this bi-weekly
summer concert series that ends August 16
with a Saturday night concert.
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

August 5 (Tuesday)
Lera Lynn and The Wallace Brothers will
perform in this Tuesday night Summer Con-
certs on the Square event, continuing through
August 26.
851-2779.

August 7 (Thursday)
Malvern History by Trolly. First Baptist
Churchy, 146 Channing Avenue, Malvern.
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 20-minute trolley start-
ing intervals for a one-hour tour.
History of formation of Malvern Borough, the
Battle of Paoli, and historical artifacts will
highlight this weekly Chester County Town
Tours and Village Walks series through Au-
gust 21
able at
Trolley reservations are required at (610) 644-
2602 to avoid an extended tour time.

August 7 (Thursday)
between High and Darlington Streets, West
Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Repeated
September 4.
738-3350.

August 12 (Tuesday)
11:30 a.m. Next session is Wednesday, Au-
gust 27.

August 12 (Tuesday)
Parsonfield and Honey Child will perform in
this Tuesday night Summer Concerts on the
Square event, continuing through August 26.
851-2779.

August 14 (Thursday)
Oxford Town Tour. Locust and Third Streets,
Oxford. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in 15-minute
Early Victorian architecture, history of
growth resulting from the railroad, men and
women associated with founding of Lincoln
University, the second oldest library in Penn-
sylvania and snack flavors of Oxford from the
past and today will highlight this weekly Ches-
ter County Town Tours and Village Walks series
through August 21
able at

August 16 (Saturday)
Chicos Vibe will perform in this final sum-
mer concert of the season.
or (610) 363-9525 x3217.

August 19 (Tuesday)
The Rivers Rockability Trio and Jordie Lane
will perform in this Tuesday night Summer
Concerts on the Square event, continuing
through August 26.
851-2779.

August 21 (Thursday)
John Romans Village Tour. Romansville
Meeting House, 1890 Shadyside Road, Coates-
ville (Romansville). 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in
15-minute starting intervals for a one-hour
tour.
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Many trades such as a plumber, carpenters,
a tinsmith, small stores, a lead pipe shop, a
blacksmith who made carriages and sleighs, a
cabinetmaker, three inns, the Romansville
Methodist Church, said to have been the first
land in Chester County owned by the Method-
ist faith, and the nearly 165-year-old Romans-
ville Quaker Meetinghouse, will be highlighted
in this final in a series of weekly Chester
County summer Town Tours and Village Walks.
able at

Family Fest. Reeves Park, Main Street and
Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Music, games, crafts, rock climbing wall,
Smokey the Bear, food and more will highlight
this multi-organization end-of-summer event.
(610) 933-7728.

Movie in the Park. East Goshen Park,
1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester). 8 p.m.
Disney movie, Frozen, will be shown.
able at (610) 692-7171.

August 26 (Tuesday)
Summer Concert on the Square and
Fireworks. Wellington Square, Exton. 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, August 28.
A.J. Ghent will perform in this final Tuesday
night Summer Concerts on the Square event,
followed by fireworks.
851-2779.

August 27 (Wednesday)
7 p.m.
Final session in a summer series for fami-
lies with children up to age five that provides
parent discussion topics, childcare for ages up
to five, and snacks.

August 29 (Friday)
End of Summer Celebration. East Goshen
Park, 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester).
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Blue Sky Band will perform.
able at (610) 692-7171.

September 4 (Thursday)
between High and Matlack Streets, West
Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Repeated Au-
gust 7 and September 4.
738-3350.

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

Various Days/Times
Sundays
Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Pre-
serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to
10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activity
also held at the same time on Mondays.
Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this
activity as walkers experience the diverse bird-
life of a private nature preserve during a stroll
through meadows, forests, thickets, and
marsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin-
ning birders but all skill levels are welcome.
Free activity, with further information about
the Preserve available at
www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org.

Wild Wanders. Parking Area, Lenfest Center,
ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road,
Coatesville (Embreville). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Local naturalist, educator, and Natural
Lands Trust volunteer William Ryan will lead a
guided walk around the preserve, with the
route varying each week to reflect what is hap-
pening at 1,263-acre tract.
able at http://www.natlands.org/event/wild-
wanders-at-cheslen-preserve/2014-03-30 or
(610) 353-5587.

Sports Fellowship. Youth With a Mission
(YWAM) Community Center, 752 East Lincoln
Highway, Coatesville. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game of the Week television viewing and a
meal for the homeless and boarding house
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community, together with a worship service for
the community following the fellowship.

Free activity hosted by Breakout Restoration
Ministries. Ministries wishing to participate
with donations or volunteers may contact Pas-
tors Allen Smith at (484) 356-6434 or Sharon
Comfort at (484) 467-4938.

(First Sunday of Month)
Spectrum Kids Can! Annex, Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Support group for families with autistic chil-
dren enables young people to play with peers
and use and improve their social skills and
parents an opportunity to review librarys au-
tism resources.
able at (610) 321-1724.

Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry that reaches out
to enrich the spiritual lives of persons with de-
velopmental disabilities, together with their
families, friends and other supportive commu-
nity members, holds special Sunday worship
services at various locations.
The ministry is designed to acquaint and
educate congregations about individuals with
developmental disabilities, resulting in an ac-
cepting atmosphere. Services typically include
lots of music and joyous singing, along with
brief, meaningful messages conducted in a
shush-free environment.
Services are held once a month at the follow-
ing times and locations:
Exton St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 104
South Village Avenue, (610) 363-6264, 4 p.m.
on the second Sunday of each month.
Media Reformation Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 102 West Rose Tree Road, (610) 891-
0600, 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each
month.
Pottstown St. James Lutheran Church,
1101 East High Street, (610) 326-2810, 7 p.m.
on the second Wednesday of each month.
Gilbertsville New Hanover Lutheran
Church, 2941 Lutheran Road, (610) 326-1335,
3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month.
West Chester Calvary Lutheran Church,
730 South New Street, (610) 696-2475, 4 p.m.
on the 3
rd
Sunday of each month.
Attendees are encouraged to call churches in
advance to confirm dates and times. Further
information about Rejoicing Spirits and other
sites may be obtained at
www.rejoicingspirits.org,
info@rejoicingspirits.org or (610) 363-6264.

Mondays
Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Pre-
serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to
10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activity
also held at the same time on Sundays.
Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this
activity as walkers experience the diverse bird-
life of a private nature preserve during a stroll
through meadows, forests, thickets, and
marsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin-
ning birders but all skill levels are welcome.
the Preserve available at
www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org.

Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave-
nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Tuesdays.
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-
tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying
individuals with disabilities in finding work,
maintaining employment and supplemental
services.
able at
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re-
quired registration at (484) 250-4340.

Chess Club. Coatesville Area Public Library,
501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Ages five to 18 can learn to play tournament
chess.
Free activity with no registration required.
Further information is available at (610) 384-
4115.

Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United
Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-
mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Community residents of all fitness levels
walk to music for one to four miles. Also held
on Wednesdays and Fridays.
able at romansvilleumc@yahoo.com or (610)
486-0189.

(First Mondays)
Whats Cooking in Coatesville? Episcopal
Church of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln High-
way, Coatesville. 6 p.m.
A healthy meal, along with a cooking
demonstration will be provided by the Chester
County Food Bank and the County Department
of Health
Free activity, with further information is
available at the church at (610) 384-4771.

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(Fourth Mondays)
Yarn Caf. Spring City Library, 2 Riverside
Drive, Spring City. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Teens and adults involved in all fiber arts
relax and work on projects over tea and coffee.
requested registration at
ndar.asp, , lshupp@ccls.org or (610) 948-4130.

Adult Board Games. Harrop Room, Phoenix-
ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe-
nixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Informal gathering of Phoenixville Board
Gamers share games that can be played in a
single setting.
able from Nick Lamicela at
nupanick@gmail.com.

(First Mondays)
Girls Night Out. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-
brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Girls nine-years-old and above and their
mothers or other older female friends read, en-
joy activities and snack.
optional registration available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL, hhyouthservices@ccls.org, or (610)
321-1724.

(Fourth Mondays)
Open Knitting. Parkesburg Library, 105 West
Street, Parkesburg. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A gathering for beginners to professionals.
able at
g=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library,
tknecht@ccls.org or (610) 857-5165.

(First Mondays)
Conservation Book Club. Board Room,
Participants will learn what they can do to
help the environment through book discus-
sions dedicated to conservation and environ-
mentalism
registration available at
g=CCL, lmcphail@ccls.org, or (610) 280-2645.

Tuesdays
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Mondays.
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-
tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying
individuals with disabilities in finding work,
maintaining employment and supplemental
services.
able at
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re-
quired registration at (484) 250-4340.

(Subject to Schedule Modifications)
Conversational English. Easttown Library
and Information Center, 720 First Avenue,
Berwyn. 10 a.m.
Class for anyone with a native language
other than English who seeks to improve their
conversational English.
requested registration at
www.easttownlibrary.org/programs.html,
ayoung@ccls.org or (610) 644-0138.

(Fourth Tuesdays)
Community Caf. West Grove United Meth-
odist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West
Grove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hot lunch, fellowship time, free health
screenings and associated health tips, and an
open prayer room highlight this monthly event.
suggested reservations available at (610) 869-
9334 or wgumc@verizon.net.

(Fourth Tuesdays)
Tech Group. Community Education Room,
nue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Phoenixville Tech Group brings together
technology users to share knowledge and ex-
perience, including helping those who have
limited or no experience with computers.
Free activity, with further information in-
cluding meeting topics available at
www.phoenixvilletg.com,
Glenn@SeniorTechGroup.com or (610) 933-
3013 x132.

Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Individuals with computer questions, need-
ing assistance with research, desiring better
search techniques for online catalogs or other
information can receive a half-hour assistance
session with a librarian.
Free activity with required reservations at
least 24 hours in advance at (610) 321-1710.
Research assistance also is available at all
times for Pennsylvania residents through Ask
Here PA chat at www.askherepa.org.
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(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville
Teens can play afterschool games on a big
screen with a big sound system, along with
doing online researching and networking on a
state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers,
homework, or just hang out.
Free activity, including snacks and soda.
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afters
chool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or
at (610) 933-3013 x24.

Youth Chess Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,
can learn chess.
able at hhyouthservices@ccls.org or (610) 321-
1724

T.I.M.S. New Life in Christ Fellowship,
1 South 5
th
Avenue, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Training Introspection Mentoring Service
(T.I.M.S.) provides youth ages five through 18
with positive peer group involvement, hands-on
skill development, knowledge of African-Ameri-
can culture, and a relationship with Christian
men and women as role models.
It teaches youth what it means to be men
and women spiritually, culturally, socially and
physically, addresses goal-setting, etiquette,
career planning and community service, and
acknowledges and honors a young mans or
womans growth and changes.
Students must participate on a regular basis
and parents or guardians must complete an
application.
Free activity, including dinner. Further in-
formation is available from Alphonso Newsuan
at anewsuan@nlicf.org or Roberta Showell at
rshowell@nlicf.org or (610) 384-3344 x109.

(Second Tuesdays)
Adult Gaming Night. Community Education
Room, Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Ave-
nue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants can chose from the Librarys
selection of board or Wii games, or bring their
own, as they play games and meet friends.
Free activity, with beverages provided. Fur-
ther information is available from Chris Knupp
at (610) 805-4603.

(Second Tuesdays)
Guys Read. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs
Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Third through sixth grade boys and their
dads or other older male friends read, enjoy
activities and snack.
optional registration available at
g=CCL, hhyouthservices@ccls.org, or (610)
321-1724.

(Fourth Tuesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenix-
nixville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repeated
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays.
Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com-
puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as-
sist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-
soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-
ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-
tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web naviga-
tion, completing an online application, and
using Indeed to find job listings and apply for
employment. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse.
Further information and required registra-
tion for limited seating are available at
x132.

Bilingual Family Storytime. Second Floor
Childrens Department, Norristown Public Li-
brary, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Bilingual English/Spanish family storytime
features stories, songs, fingerplays, and an in-
troduction to American Sign Language.
able at
http://mnl.mclinc.org/childrens/indexch.html
#Sleepytime or (610) 278-5100.

(Third Tuesday)
Writing Group. Community Education Room,
nue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets
the second Thursday.
Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers
offers writer education, empowerment, and cri-
tiques, with an opportunity to ask questions
about the writing process, read work aloud,
and obtain and offer input on material read.
able from Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.

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Brandywine Query. Caf Lindo, 109 South
Broad Street, Kennett Square. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Network of adult singles over 35 years of age
designed to create community.
brandywinequery@hotmail.com.

Parent Support Group. Main Choir Room,
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West
Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to
9 p.m.
Sessions are designed to give support to area
parents whose children have been impacted by
addiction.
Further information is available from Joi
Honer at (800) 678-2332 x6156 or
jhoner@caron.org.

Wednesdays
Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club. Hat-
field House, Hibernia Park, 119 Hatfield House
Road, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along a
mostly-wooded gravel path, with plant identifi-
cation included. Participants should bring
water and wear comfortable clothing and
shoes. Walks also are held on Saturdays.
Free activity, with registration required at
www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 344-6415.

Warwick Walkers. Upper Parking Lot,
Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road,
Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hikers walk a portion of the Horse-Shoe
Trail.
Free activity, with registration required at
www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 469-1916.

(Second Wednesdays)
Free Seniors Legal Clinic. Room 130, Gov-
ernment Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,
West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
(LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a vari-
ety of matters, including public and private
housing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, public
welfare, Social Security Disability (SSD) and
Social Security Income (SSI), unemployment
compensation, simple estate planning, living
wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare,
general power of attorney, and other matters.
Further information and appointments are
available at (610) 344-6350.
LASP also operates a toll-free legal helpline
for income-eligible Chester, Montgomery, Dela-
ware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at
(877) 429-5994.

(Third Wednesday)
Nursing Mothers Group. Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 9:45 a.m. to
10:45 a.m.
Janet Graczyk, IBCLC (Internationally Board
Certified Lactation Consultant) facilitates group
of nursing mothers who share ideas and weigh
their babies.
able at
ndar.asp or janetibclc@gmail.com.

(Second and Fourth Wednesdays)
Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to
win book prizes, from recent to older editions.
able at (610) 321-1710.

(Fourth Wednesdays)
Playgroups. Community Room, Rolling Hills
Apartments, 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown.
10:30 a.m. to noon.
Playgroups, hosted by the Apartments and
Pottstown Family Center, are designed to pro-
vide parents with children up to age five an op-
portunity to play with their children, meet
other parents with small children and talk
about the joys and hardships of parenting.
requested reservations at (610) 326-1610.

(Second Wednesdays)
Circle of Friends. Healthy Start,
723 Wheatland Street, Phoenixville. 11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Support group, hosted by Healthy Start and
The Womens Resource Center, assists com-
munity mothers.
registration available at (610) 917-1360.

(May-June and September-October)
Walking Wednesdays. Brandywine YMCA,
295 Hurley Road, Coatesville. Noon to 2 p.m.
Outdoor track will be open, weather permit-
ting, to individuals, families and co-workers,
with a three-day pass to use YMCA facilities
provided at sign-up in this multi-community
agency event.
able at tgallagher@ymcabwv.org or (610) 380-
9622 x2430.

(Fourth Wednesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenix-
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nixville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Repeated 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesdays.
Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com-
puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as-
sist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-
soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-
ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-
tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web naviga-
tion, completing an online application, and
using Indeed to find job listings and apply for
employment. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse.
Further information and required registra-
tion for limited seating are available at
x132.

Community Walk. Genesis Health Care
Building, Union and State Streets, Kennett
Square. Noon.
Any individual can join a walk to Anson B.
Nixon Park as part of the Activate Kennett
Square health initiative.
Free activity, with further information availa-
ble from dochollisv@aol.com.

(Through October)
Walking Program. Brandywine YMCA,
295 Hurley Road, Coatesville. Noon to 2 p.m.
Walking Wednesdays, an initiative of Coates-
ville on the Move, part of Activate Chester
County, enables walkers to use the YMCA out-
door track through October, with individuals
receiving a three-day YMCA pass to use other
facilities with the first walk sign-in.
tgallagher@ymcabwv.org or (610) 380-9622
x2430.

Bridge Playing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-
brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). Noon to 3 p.m.
Bridge players gather for cards on most
Wednesdays.
this no-registration event available at
g=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Libr
ary or (610) 321-1710.

(First Wednesdays)
Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m.
on the first Friday of the month.
Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail-
able online resources that provide self-assess-
ment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and inter-
view preparation assistance.
required registration available with Mark Pinto,
adult services director, at mpinto@ccls.org or
(610) 933-3013 x32.

(Second Wednesdays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoe-
nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,
Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also presented
at 10 a.m. on second Friday of the month.
Workshop acquaints participants with how
to browse, check-out, and download digital
media from the Chester County Library Sys-
tems Overdrive service.
(610) 933-3013 x32.

Freedom from Smoking
Clinics. Phoenix-
ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville.
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also held bi-monthly on
Thursdays.
American Lung Associations eight-session
smoking cessation program, including nicotine
replacement therapy, is held bi-monthly,
starting in February, April, June, August and
October.
required registration available at (610) 983-
1021.

on Mondays and Fridays.
486-0189.

(Second and Fourth Wednesdays)
Crochet One, Knit Too! Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Knitting and crocheting group meets for all
skill levels.
this no-registration event available at
g=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Libr
ary or (610) 321-1710.

(First Wednesdays)
YoungLives Club for Teen Moms. Reformed
Presbyterian Church, 312 West Union Street,
West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except
August,
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YoungLives Club for teenage mothers in
West Chester, an initiative of Young Life of
Chester County, provides a dinner, mentoring,
parenting information, recreation, childcare
and baby items for teen moms up to 21 years of
age.
Free activity, with additional information
available from Roxann Koren at (484) 459-
4141, rmkoren@verizon.net, or
www.younglife.org/YoungLives.

(Second Wednesdays)
Caregiver Support Group. West Grove United
Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road,
West Grove. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Peacemaker Center facilitates support
for those giving care to spouses, parents or
children.
able at bonnie@thepeacemakercenter.org or
(610) 444-3898.

Thursdays
(Fourth Thursdays)
Medicare Counseling. Bard Complex, Petra
Community Housing, 201 South Main Street,
Spring City. By appointment
An APPRISE counselor will be available to
seniors to review health care needs, insurance
coverages, co-pays, prescriptions and supple-
mental insurances.
appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484)
933-4955.

(Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon
Caf, 105 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne.
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Womens Resource Network coordinates
this informal group for women, led by a hu-
man resources professional, to hone net-
working skills and meet other persons in the
area.
$5 suggested donation. Further information
and registration is available at (610) 687-6391.

(Second Thursdays)
Blood Pressure Screenings. Kennett Area
Senior Center, 427 East Walnut Street, Kennett
Square. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Health Agencies conducts
blood pressure screenings for individuals age
60 and up.
able at (610) 444-4819.

Community Coffee Klatch. The Market at
Liberty Place, 148 West State Street, Kennett
Square. 11 a.m. to noon.
Coffee and conversation to help develop and
maintain community vibrancy through inter-
generational connections is an initiative of the
Kennett Inter Gen Coalition.
able at dochollisv@aol.com or (610) 717-2180.

(Third Thursdays)
Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m.
A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller or
suspense genre will be discussed.
able at (610) 321-1710.

(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville
Teens can play afterschool games on a big
screen with a big sound system, along with
doing online researching and networking on a
state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers,
homework, or just hang out.
Free activity, including snacks and soda.
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afters
chool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or
at (610) 933-3013 x24.

Mr. Jacks Kid's Club. Camp at Old Mill,
Brandamore (Honey Brook). 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bus picks up Coatesville area children,
Pre-K to 12
th
grades, at 4 p.m. at various loca-
tions and transports them to the Camp for Bi-
ble study, snacks and fun in their own age
groups. They are returned to the same loca-
tions by 6 p.m.
www.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fall-
programs.aspx, info@thebridgeacademy.org, or
(610) 466-9505.

(First and Third Thursdays)
Youth LEGO Club. Henrietta Hankin Library,
Corner. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,
can work with supplied LEGOs.
1724.

(First Thursday)
Soup and Sandwiches. Honey Brook Pres-
byterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey
Brook. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Church provides hot soup, sandwiches and
other meal items to the community.
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able at (610) 273-2848 or
pastor@honeybrookpres.org.

(Third Thursdays)
Parents with Children with Special Needs.
Devereux Community Services, 1041 West
Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Parents Helping Parents will provide support
for one another in raising children with special
needs.
Free activity, including dinner, with further
information and required registration at
adannunz@devereux.org or (610) 933-8110
x2401.

(Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Ballroom Dancing for Teens and Adults.
Community Room, Coatesville Area Public Li-
brary, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for teens and 7 p.m. to 7:45
p.m. for adults.
Participants will learn skills of ballroom
dancing.
able at (610) 384-4115.

Fatherhood Program. American African
Youth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lin-
coln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fathers Know group, using the National Fa-
therhood Initiative 24/7 Dad curriculum,
challenges fathers to be a positive force within
their families and communities.
required registration for limited seating avail-
able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordina-
tor, at (484) 356-8935 or
fatherhood@amafylf.org.

Pajamarama. Henrietta Hankin Library,
Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Children can wear their pajamas and bring
their favorite cuddly toy as they listen to sto-
ries, rhymes and music with the whole family.
1724.

Chess Club for Kids. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Youth ages six and up can learn to play
chess, join in a pick-up game, or receive
coaching. Use personal boards or the Library
will have a few available.
Free activity. No registration or regular at-
tendance required. Further information is
available at (610) 280-2630.

(Second Thursday)
Writing Group. Community Education Room,
nue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets
the third Tuesday.
Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers
offers writer education, empowerment, and cri-
tiques, with an opportunity to ask questions
about the writing process, read work aloud,
and obtain and offer input on material read.
able from Eric Parmer at edparmer@gmail.com.

(First Thursdays, Except July and August)
Families with Members in the Justice
System. New Life in Christ Fellowship,
1 South 5
th
Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m.
A family support group for those who have
loved ones in the juvenile, county, state or fed-
eral justice systems will meet for the first time
to learn about supports available to families
and ways in which they can cope with circum-
stances being experienced.
able at www.facebook.com/pages/Families-of-
Incarcerated-Loved-Ones-Chester-County-
Pa/326328557464276,
dwillett@childandfamilyfocus.org or (484) 238-
4594.

Freedom from Smoking
Clinics. Phoenix-
ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also available bi-monthly on
Wednesdays.
American Lung Associations eight-session
smoking cessation program, including nicotine
replacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. starting in January, March, May,
July, September and November.
required registration is available at (610) 983-
1021.

Young Life Teen Night. Bridge Academy
Community Center (BACC), 570 Olive Street,
Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
High schoolers have games, skits, a devo-
tional and fun time with friends. Includes a
short Bible study and a focus on developing a
mentoring relationship.
Free activity. Further information and regis-
tration available from Josh and Jordan Crans,
BACC directors, at (610) 466-9505 or at
info@thebridgeacademy.org.

(Third Thursdays)
Individual Career Consultations. Womens
Resource Center, 113 West Wayne Avenue,
Wayne. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Women can meet one-on-one for a half hour
with a career counselor to help choose a career,
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review a resume, obtain a mock interview, or
receive other career assistance.
Free activity. Further information and regis-
tration is available at (610) 687-6391.

Civil Air Patrol - Chester County Composite
Squadron. Coatesville area locations. 7 p.m.
9 p.m.
An official auxiliary of the United State Air
Force. Provides rescue/relief, leadership and
aerospace education opportunities, including
flying, at local, regional and national levels for
youth 12 to 18 years of age and adults.
Fees for membership and some activities.
For further information contact Capt. C. Gerth
at cgerth@verizon.net or at (484) 919-7783, or
www.gocivilairpatrol.com or
www.capsquadron1008.org.

Fridays
Hibernia Hiking Club. Norwood Road
Parking Lot, Struble Trail, Downingtown.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hikers can enjoy a hike along the Struble
Trail.
able at
http://webapps.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.
asp?a=1552&q=621757 and registration re-
quired at
www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1254 or (610)
344-6415.

(First Friday)
Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of the month.
Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail-
able online resources that provide self-assess-
ment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and inter-
view preparation assistance.
(610) 933-3013 x32.

(Second Fridays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoe-
nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,
Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also pre-
sented at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of
the month.
Workshop acquaints participants with how
to browse, check-out, and download digital
media from the Chester County Library Sys-
tems Overdrive service.
(610) 933-3013 x32.

(Second Fridays)
Lunch and Program for Retired Active
People. West Grove United Methodist Church,
300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. Noon.
Non-denominational group for persons 55
years and older meets for lunch and a program.
able at wgumc@verizon.net or 610) 869-9334.

(Third Fridays)
Child Car Seat Checks. Limerick Fire Sta-
tion, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick.
Montgomery County Health Department cer-
tified car seat technicians will provide inspec-
tions of child safety seats, along with education
on the proper way to install one to ensure pro-
per restraint. A 2009 report by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates
as many as seven out of 10 car seats may be
installed improperly.
Free activity for Montgomery County resi-
dents, with required appointments available at
carseat@montcopa.org or (610) 278-5119. Fur-
ther information, including clinics in Norris-
town and Montgomeryville, is available at
http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,
A,3,Q,28155.asp.

on Mondays and Wednesdays.
486-0189.

Single Moms and Children Support. New
Life in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5
th
Avenue,
Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Single Women in Fellowship Together
(SWIFT) and their children meet for dinner,
fellowship, discussion of life issues, worship
and prayer.
Free activity, including childcare, with fur-
ther information available at (610) 384-3344
x153, Lisa Gallimore at lgallimore@nlicf.org or
Tori Fisher at tfisher@nlicf.org.

First Friday Family Film (F4). Easttown Li-
brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue,
Berwyn. 7 p.m.
A monthly family movie will be shown.
able at smartin@ccls.org or (610) 644-0138.

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Saturdays
Community Walk. Community Garden,
North Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway,
Coatesville. 9 a.m.
A Coatesville on the Move one to two mile
activity for all ages.
www.facebook.com/pages/Coatesville-on-the-
Move-An-Initiative-of-Activate-Chester-
County/122741387736003.

(Last Saturdays)
Children's Monthly Bird Walk. Bucktoe
Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale.
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Holly Merker of the Delaware Nature Society
Birding Team, will introduce three to 12-year-
olds to birding as this look, listen for and iden-
tify bird species at Bucktoe.
Free activity, including a light, healthy
snack, with required registration at (302) 239-
2334.

(Fourth Saturday)
Free Employment Counseling. Phoenixville
ville. 10 a.m. to noon.
Ernie Tidball, the Librarys computer in-
structor and a senior information technology
audit consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares,
will provide assistance with resume writing,
developing a career plan, making more effective
decisions about a career, assessing best job
options through career assessments and other
tools, developing job search skills, finding
work-life balance, resolving personal conflicts
with bosses and coworkers, and navigating job
stress, career transitions and other difficult
employment issues in individual half-hour em-
ployment counseling sessions.
required registration available through the
Adult Events Calendar at
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or (610) 933-3013
x32.

Spinners & Needlework Group. Reeves
Park, Main Street and Second Avenue,
Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather
permitting.
Phoenixville Public Librarys Phoenixville
Spinners & Needlework Group will work on
projects.
able at jeanmunson@verizon.net or with Win-
nie Spoonts at (610) 933-1375.

Children and Youth Art Classes. The Gar-
age Community and Youth Center,
115 South Union Street, Kennett Square.
Chester County Art Association is pro-
viding art classes for youth ages three
through 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages
seven to 10 and Teen Anime.
able at (610) 444-6464.

(Third Saturdays)
Reading Time for Children and Youth.
Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lin-
coln Highway, Coatesville. Various times
Extended story and reading times for chil-
dren and youth of all ages, including open sto-
rytime for all ages from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; tween
time for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m.
and The Banned teen book club from ages 13
to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

required registration for limited space, at (610)
384-4115.

"No Shushing" Worship Service. Avondale
Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy with
Christ) service will include the EPIC PRAISE
band and is designed particularly for individu-
als with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young
adults, families and others.
Additional information is available
www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 268-
2919.

Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling
GriefShare Weekly video/support group for
those Struggling with the death of a loved one,
even years later. Each session is self-contained
so individuals can join the group at any time.
Exton/Lionville Seminar Room 2, Calvary
Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon
Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays,
except Memorial Day, through August 11.
Further information and registration is avail-
able at www.griefshare.org/groups/46441,
bps461@msn.com, (610) 707-1494.
Kennett Square Willowdale Chapel,
675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tues-
days year around. Further information is
available at
www.willowdalechapel.org/griefshare or from
Denny Dunagan at ddunagan@verizon.net.

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Further information and other local and
national locations may be found at
www.griefshare.org.

DivorceCare Weekly video/support group for
those struggling with separation or divorce,
even years later. . Each session is self-con-
tained so individuals can join the group at any
time.
Exton/Lionville Seminar Room 2, Calvary
Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon
Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mon-
days, except Memorial Day, through August 4.
Further information and registration is avail-
able at www.griefshare.org/groups/46441,
bvanarsdale@cfdowningtown.com or (610) 363-
7171 x2154.

www.divorcecare.org.

Celebrate Recovery (Year Around) Support
for Those Struggling with Any Type of Hurt,
Habit or Hangup, Including Addictions.
Downingtown (Guthrieville) Hopewell
United Methodist Church, 825 Hopewell Road.
6 p.m. dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. pro-
gram Tuesdays, except for Christmas. Child-
care available. Further information is available
from John Neider, outreach pastor, at
john@hopewellumc.org or (610) 269-1545.
Exton Marsh Creek Church holds Cele-
brate Recovery from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays,
at its new facility at 101 Crump Road, Exton.
An optional pizza dinner is available at
6:15 p.m. Childcare available. Free-will offer-
ing. Further information is available from Ryan
Smith at Ryan252000@yahoo.com.
Gilbertsville Room 205-207, New Hanover
United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike.
7 p.m. Thursdays. Free-will offering. Babysit-
ting available. Further information is available
from Ralph B. Freed at (610) 323-2017.

675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-
days. Childrens Celebration Station (Pre-Cov-
ery) Program for ages birth through fifth grade.
www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery or
from Nance Weber at
nweber@willowdalechapel.org or (610) 444-
2670.
Parkesburg Playground Entrance, Gate-
way Church, 160 Cowan Road (formerly at
Kingsway Church, Sadsburyville). 6:15 p.m.
family meal, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare avail-
able for two-year-olds to fifth grade. Free-will
offering. Further information is available from
Bill or Shirley Gensel, Coatesville-Gap Area
Simple Church, sponsor, at cr@gcwired.com.
www.celebraterecovery.com.

Celebrate Recovery for Teens (Year Around)
A multi-media DVD and activities series for
middle and high school students, called The
Landing, that mirrors the sequence of the adult
version.
111 Marshall Street. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-
days. No fee. Further information is available
at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery
or from Justin Stefanosky at
jstefanosky@willowdalechapel.org or (610) 444-
2670.

Christ-Centered Recovery (Year Around)
Support for Those Struggling with Any Type of
Habits, Compulsions or Addictions or Having
Lived in a Family with Addictive Traits.
Kennett Square Church of the Open Door,
210 South Broad Street, from 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Thursdays, except Thanksgiving and
Holy Thursday. Further information is avail-
able from Rev. Susan Worrell at (610) 444-
2400.

Mending Hearts Support group for those
saddened and hurt by disrespectful and defiant
teenagers or young adults whose behaviors,
including substance abuse, create conflict and
chaos in the family.
Downingtown (Lionville/Exton) - Calvary
Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive at
Route 113 Room 103. 7 p.m. on the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month from Sep-
tember 25 through June 11, with no meeting
the last Tuesday in December. No cost. Fur-
ther information is available from Cindy Wana-
maker at wanamaker1@comcast.net or at (484)
753-2604.

Unemployment and Underemployment - Sev-
eral networking/support are available at area
churches for persons who are unemployed or
unemployed, with each providing its own vari-
ety of specific services in support of those who
participate:
Downingtown (Exton/Lionville) -- Barnabas
(Son of Encouragement) Group meets from
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Fellow-
ship Church, 95 West Devon Drive (rear en-
trance) at Route 113. Further information and
requested registration is available at
barnabasgroup@cfdownington.com or (610)
363-7171.
Kennett Square Career Crossroads meets
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Mondays at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville
Road. Further information is available at
www.willowdalechapel.org/career-crossroads or
Perry Walker at pgeorge47@juno.com.
Wayne A one-on-one Employment Guid-
ance Ministry, along with periodic special em-
ployment related events to aid jobseekers is
available at St. Davids Episcopal Church, 763
South Valley Forge Road, Malvern. Further in-
formation is available from George Vosburgh at
gbvosburgh@aol.com or (610) 688-7947.
West Chester Unemployment support
group meets bi-weekly from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 130 West
Miner Street, West Chester, to learn tips and
techniques related to job searches. Further in-
formation is available from Elisabeth Hartwell
at ehartwell@firstpreswc.com or (610) 696-
0554.
Joseph's People Six area affiliates meet
during the month:
Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the sec-
ond and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Jo-
seph's Parish, 338 Manor Avenue
(Route 322), in the parish meeting room
behind the school at the back of the
property. Further information about
the affiliate is available by leaving a
message at (610) 873-7117.
Berwyn/Main Line 7 p.m. to 8:20
p.m. on the first and third Thursdays at
the Haggenbach Room, St. Monicas
Parish Center, 601 First Avenue. Fur-
ther information is available from Bob
Schubert at (610) 755-2398 or
bobschubertjr@aim.com.
Media -- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first
and third Tuesdays for GetWorks, alter-
nating between Hassler Chapel, Media
Presbyterian Church, 30 East Baltimore
Pike, and the St. Francis Room at St.
Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 North
Providence Road. Further information
is available at (610) 566-3944.
Upper Uwchlan Township - 7 p.m. on
the first and third Mondays at the
School Education Center, St. Elizabeths
Catholic Church, 100 Fellowship Road,
Chester Springs. Further information is
available at (610) 321-1200 or at
david.bolz@verizon.net.
Reading 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on the
first and third Wednesdays at St Catha-
rine's of Siena Parish Center. 2427
Perkiomen Avenue, Reading. Further
information is available from John
Senick, facilitator, at (610) 779-4005.
West Grove 7 p.m. on the fourth
Wednesday at the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 290
State Road, West Grove. Further infor-
mation is available from John Colgan at
johnfcolgan@gmail.com.
Additional information on all St. Josephs
People chapters is available at
www.josephspeople.org

Free Admission Opportunities for Family Day Trips
Pack a lunch, load the family in the car, and
take a free admission day trip to these or a
combination of sites. Information is compiled
from a range of resources and is believed to be
accurate at the time of posting. It is subject to
change without notice. Participants are en-
couraged to use contact data provided to con-
firm current information. Many sites, although
free, appreciate donations.
Various sites also have special events at
various times during the year that may be
posted on their websites.

Chester County Parks - Five Chester County
Parks provide a wealth of opportunities for
families, many of them free. Over 5,000 acres
of parkland include areas for bicycling, birding,
camping, boating, visits to historic buildings,
gardens, farm animals, fishing, equestrian ring
and trails, hiking, fitness and interpretive
trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds in-
cluding horse shoe pits, softball and volleyball,
and educational programs. Parks include:
Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock
Road, Phoenixville.
Hibernia, 1 Park Road, Wagontown.
Nottingham. 150 Park Road, Nottingham.
Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton
Road, Glenmoore
Warwick, 382 County Park Road, Potts-
town.
Wolfs Hollow County Park, 150 Wolfs Hol-
low Drive, Atglen.
Park events information is available at
http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a
=1551&q=640601 or at (610) 344-6415.

Struble Trail. Parking Lot entrance at Nor-
wood Road, off State Route 282 at Downing-
town. The Struble Trail, a work in progress,
will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glen-
moore, passing near Springton Manor Farm
and Struble Lake before ending near Honey
Brook Borough, for a total length of sixteen (16)
miles. It currently is a 2.6 mile paved, multi-
use recreational trail for nature enthusiasts,
picnickers and other recreational users. Addi-

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tional information, including a full-color map,
is available at
www.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=155
2&q=621757.

Parks Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. Hi-
bernia and Nottingham County Parks daily and
Springton Manor on weekends. All ages can
borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes on a first-
come, first-serve basis through the Pennsylva-
nia Fish and Boat Commissions (PFBC) Fish-
ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may be
borrowed April through November, with check-
outs in the park office between 8:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m, Lures and bait are not provided,
with valid identification and a Pennsylvania
fishing license for anglers 16 years and older
required. Each user must be aware of fishing
regulations and license requirements before
fishing in a specific body of water. Information
on additional loaner sites is available at
www.fish.state.pa.us/loaner.htm.

Local Parks Nearly 100 municipal parks,
along with location maps, are listed in the
guide, Municipal Parks of Chester County,
available at
http://dsf.chesco.org/openspace/lib/open-
space/pdfs/MuniPrkBrochure.pdf.

Pennsylvania State Parks Pennsylvania
Department of Natural Resources and Conser-
vation maintains 13 state parks, a preserve
and a nature center in the Greater Philadelphia
area. Admission is free, with charges for some
activities. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks.
(888) PA-PARKS (727-2752). Calendar of
events:
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp.

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park
Hopewell Road and Shed Road, Douglassville
(Elverson). Use directions on website at
www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm due to road con-
struction. Hopewell Furnace is an early Ameri-
can industrial community that operated from
1771 to 1883. The cold-blast iron furnace and
accompanying community has been restored to
the way it looked during the 1830s and 1840s,
when the furnace was at its height of activity.
History includes the Bethesda Church, the ap-
ple orchard, charcoal, the Furnaces water
wheel and iron ore mines, its role in the Ameri-
can Revolution, and African-Americans, miners
and women at the Furnace. The site is open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September
11 with demonstrations and living history pro-
grams. Check the website for information
about other times of the year and other activi-
ties. www.nps.gov/hofu. (610) 582-8773.

Valley Forge National Historic Park Route
23, Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the site of
the 1777-78 American Revolution winter en-
campment of the Continental Army. Eighteen
miles of trails, including six miles of paved
multi-purpose trail, winds through the park, in
addition to a ten-mile, self-guided automobile
tour. Buildings are open different hours.
www.nps.gov/vafo. (610) 783-1099.

Other National Parks Many national parks
and historic sites are maintained by the Na-
tional Parks Service in Pennsylvania and ad-
joining states, with some providing free admis-
sion. www.nps.gov.
Free lifetime admission to recreation areas
managed by five federal agencies also is avail-
able to all persons with permanent disabilities.
Further information on Access Pass is available
at www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html.

Nature Preserves Natural Lands Trust
maintains 18 nature preserves in Chester and
adjoining counties that include agriculture, for-
est and other natural landscapes properties.
They are open from sunrise to sunset.
www.natlands.org/preserves. (610) 353-5587.

Chester County-Related Sites
Chester County Historical Society 225
North High Street, West Chester. Tour the mu-
seum, library and kids activities free from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every
month. www.chestercohistorical.org. (610)
692-4800.

Okehocking Nature Center - 5316 W Chester
Pike, Newtown Square. A180-acre property,
including some the Garrett Farmhouse, five
miles of mown and wooded walking trails, ma-
ture woods, meadow lands, uplands, wetlands
and riparian areas along Delchester Run and
Ridley Creek. Grounds open from dawn to
dusk. www.okehockingnaturecenter.org, with
self-guided trail map at
www.willistownparks.org/pdfs/Okehocking%20
Self-Guided%20Trail%20Map.pdf. (610) 647-
5300.

Historic Yellow Springs - 1685 Art School
Road, Chester Springs. The history of Yellow
Springs village spans nearly 300 years, with
archaeological evidence suggesting that Native
Americans first used the iron rich "yellow"
spring water thousands of years ago. In the
18
th
century, the fashionable spa village at-
tracted visitors seeking healing waters and so-
cial interaction and, during the American Rev-
olution, George Washington commissioned the
first military hospital in North America in the
village. The village later became home to the

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Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for
children of Civil War soldiers, the Pennsylvania
Academy of the Fine Arts Country School and
headquarters of Good News Productions, a film
studio in Yellow Springs that created over 400
films including the sci-fi original The Blob. To-
day, Historic Yellow Springs, Inc., has pre-
served many of these original structures and
educates visitors about its unique past. Open
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with the grounds
open from dawn to dusk every day.
www.yellowsprings.org. (610) 827-7414.

Herrs Factory Tours - 20 Herr Drive, Not-
tingham. One-hour snack food factory tours
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday - Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fri-
day (production may not be occurring on Fri-
days). By appointment.
www.herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours/Schedule
Tour.html. (800) 637-6225.

Panoramic View Picnic Area - Lanchester
Sanitary Landfill Overlook, 7224 Division
Highway, Narvon. Rising 80 feet above the
highest point of the Welsh Mountains, two bin-
ocular stations help provide a 360-degree pano-
ramic view of the Conestoga and Brandywine
Valleys. Picnicking, bird watching, kite and
radio-controlled glider flying, and other activi-
ties available. Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays
only from May through October.
www.chestercountyswa.org/index.aspx?nid=75
(610) 273-3771.

Wendell August Forge Tours Main Street at
Exton, 103 Woodcutter Street, Exton. Artisans
handcraft metal giftware in the historic Ash-
bridge barn, with guests able to witness first
hand how each piece of the companys metal
giftware is created one-at-a-time by hand. As-
piring craftsmen, young and old, can take a
turn at being an artisan in the interactive hand
hammering room. Workshop tours are availa-
ble from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday.
www.wendellaugust.com/location/exton_pa.
(610) 363-2426.

Underground Railroad Exhibit - Chester
County Visitors Center, 300 Greenwood Road,
Kennett Square. Located in the Chester
County Visitors Center at the entrance of
Longwood Gardens, visitors can see the Under-
ground Railroad exhibit, including a replica of
Henry Box Browns box and the slave dress
that helps preserve some of the history of one
of the greatest concentrations of Underground
Railroad stations in the nation. Box was a
19th century Virginia slave who escaped to
freedom by arranging to have himself mailed to
Philadelphia abolitionists in a dry goods con-
tainer. The display also tells the history of the
former Longwood Progressive Meeting of
Friends. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays
noon to 5 p.m. Kennett Underground Heritage
Tours also available for a fee.
www.undergroundrr.kennett.net. (610) 347-
2237.

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn
Baptist Road, Devon. Over a mile of paved
walkways go through native woodland with la-
beled trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants in
different garden areas. Open from 8 a.m. to
sunset, with the John J. Willaman Education
Center open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.jenkinsarboretum.org. (610) 647-8870.

Nearby Counties
Christian C. Sanderson Museum 1755
Creek Road (Old Route 100), Chadds Ford.
Collection of items represents a mans life and
a nations history from Chadds Ford, including
American Revolution history to Civil War mem-
orabilia. Open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays from March through November.
www.sandersonmuseum.org. (610) 388-6545.

Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone
Road, Birdsboro. State historic site preserves
579 acres of open space and passive recreation
areas, along with a number of structures at the
legendary figures place of birth, Daniel
Boone's parents first settled the site in 1730,
with the region populated by many diverse
people - English, Welsh, Scots-Irish, Germans,
Swedes, Huguenots and Lenape Indians.
Daniel was born in 1734, spending his first 16
years there before his family migrated to North
Carolina. The grounds are open from 9 a.m. to
4:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Sunday, with
weekend guided tours of the buildings. Free
admission to grounds, with fees for admittance
to historic areas. Further information is avail-
able at
www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm,
info@danielboonehomestead.org, or (610) 582-
4900.

Historic Newtown Square - Over 100 histori-
cal sites are scattered throughout Newtown
Township, some dating back over 300 years,
with 42 of them having markers. Two are open
to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday af-
ternoons in July and August. The Paper Mill
House Museum at 2 Paper Mill Road, a resi-
dence to workers of numerous local mills along
the Darby Creek, is home to the archives and
historical documents of Newtown Township.
Square Tavern, located at Goshen and New-
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internationally known artist, Benjamin West
(1738-1820), who lived there during part of his
childhood. Other sites includes the 1715 Old
St. Davids Church, burial place of American
Revolution Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne, the
1797 Federal School House, the 1842 Octogo-
nal Schoolhouse, and the 1860 Bartram
Bridge.
www.historicnewtownsquare.org/museum
(610) 975-0290.

Landscape Arboretum at Temple University-
Ambler - 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler.
Established as the Pennsylvania School of Hor-
ticulture for Women in 1910, the 187-acre
campus provides a mix of natural and designed
landscapes. Self-guided tours are available
from dawn to dusk daily.
www.ambler.temple.edu/arboretum/gardens.ht
m. (267) 468-8400.

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road,
Glen Mills. 8 a.m. to dusk. The only operating
18th century grist mill in Pennsylvania, other
historic buildings, and the 150-acre park that
is a refuge for plants, animals, and birds, is
dedicated to environmental appreciation and
historical preservation. Free admission to
park; fee for tours of historic structures. Fur-
ther information is available at (610) 459-2359,
at info@newlingristmill.org or at
www.newlingristmill.org.

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum - Media Ar-
mory, 12 East State Street, Media. Exhibits,
documentary films and lesson plans educate
the public about the experiences of United
States veterans and the sacrifices they made
during times of war. Open noon to 5 p.m.
Thursdays through Sundays.
www.paveteransmuseum.org. (610) 566-0788.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street
and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
(main Building); or the Perelman Building,
Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues. Exhib-
its and collections of more than 225,000 ob-
jects from throughout the world. First Sunday
of the month is Pay Whatever You Want Day
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.philamuseum.org.
(215) 763-8100.

River of Revolutions Interpretive Center -
Schuylkill River Heritage Area building at 140
College Drive, Pottstown. Destination details
the role the Schuylkill River region played in
the American, Industrial and Environmental
Revolutions, including a table relief map of the
Heritage Area and touch screen monitors with
narrated tours of tourist sites related to the
three revolutions, and multi-media about the
Philadelphia Campaign during the American
Revolution; the regions coal mining and
manufacturing history, and the environmental
cleanup that saved the river in the mid-20th
century. has opened in Pottstown. Open
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5666.
(484) 945-0200.

Scott Arboretum 500 College Avenue,
Swarthmore. More than 110 acres, 5,000 dif-
ferent ornamental plants, walking trails and a
horticultural library are available on the
Swarthmore College campus grounds. The li-
brary contains over 1,300 garden-related
books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs,
newsletter; and a collection of brochures from
gardens worldwide. The Arboretum is open
from dawn to dusk daily and the offices and
library are open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
www.scottarboretum.org. (610)-328-8025.

Thomas Massey House (1696) Springhouse
and Lawrence Roads, Broomall. Home of an
originally indentured servant. Restored from
demolition to much of its original fabric, the
house is furnished with appropriate late 17th
and 18th century furniture. Open from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Sundays from May through October,
except holiday weekends.
www.thomasmasseyhouse.org. (610) 353-
3644.

Villanova University Arboretum and Art
Gallery 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villa-
nova. The campus has been designated an ar-
boretum with the public welcome to enjoy two,
one-mile self-guided walking tours. The Gal-
lery of Art, located in the Connelly Center, gen-
erally is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
during the summer. Hours can be checked by
telephone. www.artgallery.villanova.edu. (610)
519-4612.

Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum 1155
Easton Road, Horsham. The Delaware Valley
Historical Aircraft Association restores and dis-
plays old aircraft and maintains a museum and
library. Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-
urday and Sunday.
www.wingsoffreedommuseum.org or (610) 267-
280-2072.

Delaware State
Delaware Art Museum - 2301 Kentmere
Parkway, Wilmington, DE. A private, non-
profit museum best known for its large collec-
tion of British Pre-Raphaelite art, works by
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American illustrators, and urban landscapes by
John Sloan and his circle. Free admission on
Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.delart.org.
(866) 232-3714.

Delaware Center for Horticulture 1810
North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE. Gar-
dens are accessible during daylight hours and
the horticulture library and gallery are open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
www.dehort.org.

Military Families
Blue Star Families, the National Endowment
for the Arts, and more than 850 museums
throughout the nation are offering free admis-
sion to military personnel and their families
from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.
www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/inde
x.php. museums@bluestarfam.org.

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Submission up to two to three months prior to the event is encouraged to increase exposure for new subscribers,
persons who don't read the list every week, and for other organizations that want to avoid scheduling opposite an
event or might want to collaborate with another in the area. For annual events, longer lead times may be appro-
priate. Our deadline generally is the Friday before the week of publication.

A general idea of the information needed (many submit too little for the consumer to understand what actually is
occurring and why they might like to attend) can be obtained by perusing the publications or using the following
guide:

Please use full names followed, if appropriate, by acronyms in parenthesis.
Name of Event:
Date(s) - Include both day(s) of week and actual dates:
Times (Starting and ending):
Location (Including any applicable room number, particularly in a large facility, and a MapQuest or Google
Maps searchable address:
Sponsoring Organization(s), if not part of the location address:
Participant Eligibility (Ages, gender, etc.):
Description of Activities and, as applicable, the presenter and the purpose of the event (Two to three
descriptive sentences with the most appealing information; please avoid superfluous words such as
"wonderful", "great", etc.):
Any Fees, including free-will offerings:
Contact name, e-mail, telephone, along with any web page that is focused primarily on the specific activity:
Any registration requirements:

We generally use only free activities of a non-commercial nature or those in which a very small materials fee is
charged.
Fund-raising activities generally are not published unless there is a good mixture of free activities also avail-
able, including free admission, and a participant has the choice of purchasing incidental items, such as
food or crafts.
Church events generally are published only if they are separate from normal weekly worship services.

Due to the wide variety of activities available, decisions on publication ultimately are determined on a case-by-
case basis in context with focus of the publications.

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