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Winter 2014-2015
Calendar of Events
for Children, Individuals and Families
IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA
UPDATED December 28, 2014
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Special Activities
Multi-Day Activities in Progress
Throughout the Year
American Revolution History. Valley Forge
National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer
Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and
days.
A trove of family events are offered throughout the summer, along with other times of the
year, with daily guided walks, living history
demonstrations, Children's Exploration Station
and Washington Leadership programs, along
with weekend Secrets and Spies tours, storytelling benches, a public archeology program,
special events and more.
Primarily free activities, with further
information and schedules available at
www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 7831000.
Ongoing Seasonal
Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various
locations.
Hospitals throughout the area will host a series of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty technique workshops by the American Cancer Society 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/resourcedetail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 2272345.
Ongoing - Weekly
PA CareerLink and Job Search Services.
Free monthly workshops and other services are
available to job-seekers through PA CareerLink
offices in area counties:
Berks:
www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/careerlink/P
ages/default.aspx
Chester: www.pacareerlinkchesco.org
Delaware: www.delcoworks.org
Lancaster: www.jobs4lancaster.com
Montgomery:
www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=10
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Many of these services are available to outof-county residents.
Winter Reading and Children Programs. Local area libraries. Various times.
Summer reading and other programs for
children of all ages, adults and families are
underway or scheduled at many local libraries
throughout the area.
Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes,
special activities and other incentives to participate.
Primarily free activities, with further information and schedules available through various library 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
December 31 (Wednesday)
Mushroom Drop. State and Union Streets,
Kennett Square. 9 p.m. to midnight.
Annual drop of a lighted, eight foot metal
mushroom to usher in the New Year will highlight the Mushroom Capital of the Worlds Midnight on the Square activities that start with
downtown music and merchant festivities at
9 p.m.
Free activity, with donations accepted for
Kennett Area Community Service Food Bank.
Further information is available at
www.mushroomfestival.org/midnight-square or
(610) 925-3373.
December 31 (Wednesday)
New Years Eve Clebration. Binns Park,
100 North Queen Street, Lancaster. 10 p.m. to
midnight.
Concert by Swift Technique, lowering of the
Red Rose and fireworks will usher in the New
Year.
Free activity, with further information available at www.visitlancastercity.com/new-yearseve or (717) 291 4758.
December 31 (Wednesday)
Fireworks. The Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive,
Reading. 10 p.m. to midnight.
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January 1 (Thursday)
New Years Day Hike. Warwick County Park,
382 County Park Road, Pottstown. 2 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
A ranger-led hike will provide insight into
the natural and cultural history of the park.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at http://pachestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=1
252 or 610-469-1916.
January 3 (Saturday)
Movie with a Message. Chapel, Garden Spot
Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m.
Small Town Santa will be shown.
Free activity, with donations accepted. Further information is available at
info@gardenspotvillage.org or (717) 355-6000.
January 6 (Tuesday)
Continental Army Officers Letters. Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National
Historical Park, Route 23, King of Prussia.
7 p.m.
Nancy Loane, author of Following the Drum:
Women at the Valley Forge Encampment, will
discuss My Dear: Officers Letters from Valley
Forge during the monthly Friends Speaker Series.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information at
www.wmchapel.org/heritage/the-friendsspeaker-series or (610) 783-0120.
January 7 (Wednesday)
Smoking Cessation. Coatesville Area Public
Library, 501 East Lincoln Hihway, Coatesville.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Freedom From Smoking, a six-week smoking
cessation program from the American Lung Association, including nicotine replacement
therahy, will be hosted by ChesPenn Health
Services.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at (484) 784-4260.
January 8 (Thursday)
Essential Tremors Treatment. Village
Square Board Room, Garden Spot Village,
433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Essential Tremors Support Group will view
a webcast on diagnosing and treating essential
tremor, including research and assistive technology.
Free activity, with further information available at JShaffer@gardenspotvillage.org or ( 717)
355-6259.
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January 8 (Thursday)
Moving with Low Vision. Garden South Conference Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South
Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lauren Graber, Village wellness director,
will lead sit-down exercises and share ideas
with the Low Vision Support Group on how to
move safely with or without vision loss.
Free activity, with further information available at JShaffer@gardenspotvillage.org or ( 717)
355-6259.
January 8 (Thursday)
Community and Government. New Life in
Christ Fellowship, 1 South Fifth Avenue,
Coatesville. 7 p.m.
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell will discuss Local Government / How It Works in the
first of a two-part session of a four-part January series on Government and Community Engagement, hosted by the church.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at jcarter@nlicf.org or
(610) 384-3344.
January 8 (Thursday)
Movie Night. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to
9:15 p.m.
Saving Mr. Banks, a 2013 PG-13 comedy
starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks will
be shown.
Free activity, with light refreshments. Further information is available at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013
x132.
January 10 (Saturday)
All About Bluebirds. Struble Room, Chester
County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,
Exton. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Ken Leister, Chester County xoordinator for
the Pennsylvania Bluebird Society, will explain
how to attract bluebirds to backyards, build a
proper bluebird box and interpret bluebird behavior.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, pmarquette@ccls.org or (610) 2802642.
January 10-11 (Saturday-Sunday)
Model Train Open House. Schuylkill Valley
Model Railroad Club, 400 South Main Street,
Phoenixville. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Repeated Saturdays-Sundays, January 17-18 and 24-25.
Annual event for all ages features freight
and passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel
engines over nearly 800-feet of track, along
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell will discuss Local Government / How It Works in the
second of a two-part session of a four-part
January series on Government and Community
Engagement, hosted by the church.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at jcarter@nlicf.org or
(610) 384-3344.
January 17 (Saturday)
Mental Health First Aid. Church of the Open
Door, 210 South Broad Street, Kennett Square.
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Snow date is Saturday,
January 24.
Educators, police officers, youth, elderly and
general social workers, pastors, and the general
public will learn skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorder in people
around them in this Mental Health Association
of Delaware training.
Free activity, including lunch, with further
information and required registration at
cherylmyers1946@comcast.net or (610) 4442400.
January 17 (Saturday)
Apple iPad Discussion. Jacobs Technology
Center, Chester County Library, 450 Exton
Square Parkway, Exton. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Apple iPad users will learn about the power
and uses for the device.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2666.
January 17 (Saturday)
Surface Pro 3 Discussion. Jacobs Technology
Center, Chester County Library, 450 Exton
Square Parkway, Exton. Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Surface Pro 3 users will learn about the
uses for the device as a laptop or tablet.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2666.
January 17 (Saturday)
Youth Water Safety Lessons. YMCA,
724 North Adams Street, Pottstown. 1 p.m.,
1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Repeated Sunday, January 25.
Ages three to five and six to 12 will have 30minute classes to provide an overview and basics of swimming during Lifetime Learning in
Water, Community Splash Days.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
www.facebook.com/PottstownY/photos/a.3199
74488111364.68758.303972366378243/6149
33371948806/?type=1 of (610) 323-7300.
January 17-18 (Saturday-Sunday)
Model Train Open House. Schuylkill Valley
Model Railroad Club, 400 South Main Street,
Phoenixville. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Repeated Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25.
Annual event for all ages features freight
and passenger trains pulled by steam or diesel
engines over nearly 800-feet of track, along
with four different size models, hundreds of
buildings, vehicles, people and trees, numerous
buttons that allow visitors to bring scenes to
life and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Free activity, with further information available at www.svmrrc.com, info@svmrrc.com or
(610) 935-1126.
January 19 (Monday)
Domestic Violence Forum. Brandywine Fire
Company, 2096 Bondsville Road, Downingtown
(Guthrieville). 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A Call to Action community forum to focus
on ASAP (Awareness through Schools, Workplace and Police and physicians) to end domestic violence will be hosted by the Domestic
Violence Center of Chester County.
Further information and requested registration are available at
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Attendthe-Domestic-Violence-of-Chester-CountyCommunityForum.html?soid=1102348682960&aid=SVeSc
HwK5OI,
ellen.stoltzfus@unitedwaychestercounty.org or
610-429-9400.
January 20 (Tuesday)
Weight Loss and Wellness. Struble Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jen Maggiore of Living Well Nutrition Services will discuss how to lose weight without a
diet, gimmicks, shots or pills, whether one
wants to lose ten or 100 pounds.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, pmarquette@ccls.org or (610) 2802642.
January 22 (Thursday)
Job-Seeker Workshop. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Casey Jones of the Transformation Initiative
Building Healthy Communities through
Healthy Families project, will discuss 12 Steps
Toward EmploymentTM, his comprehensive
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January 27 (Tuesday)
Pain-Free Running. Tredyffrin Public Library,
582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford. 7 p.m.
Snow date is Tuesday, February 3.
Dr Arthur Nemchenko of King of Prussia
Family Wellness, who has participated in several marathons, will discuss how to run pain
free.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, marianne.hooper@gmail.com or (610)
688-7092.
January 29 (Thursday)
Community and Government. New Life in
Christ Fellowship, 1 South Fifth Avenue,
Coatesville. 7 p.m.
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell will discuss Community Engagement / Value in Involvement in the second of a two-part session
on Government and Community Engagement,
hosted by the church.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at jcarter@nlicf.org or
(610) 384-3344.
January 31 (Saturday)
Super Smash Bros Tournament. Struble
Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton
Square Parkway, Exton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All ages are eligible for this WiiU event, with
first-come, first-come registration starting at
11 a.m. and the tournament, with prizes, running from noon to 4 p.m.
Free activity, with further information at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2666.
February 3 (Tuesday)
Crooked Billett Battle. Washington Memorial
Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park,
Route 23, King of Prussia. 7 p.m.
Scott Randolph, director and producer of the
The Battle of the Crooked Billet, will discuss this
little-known Bucks County Revolutionary War
battle during the monthly Friends Speaker Series.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information at
www.wmchapel.org/heritage/the-friendsspeaker-series or (610) 783-0120.
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and required registration at (484) 250-4340.
Tech Group. Community Education Room,
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon
Phoenixville Tech Group brings together
technology users to share knowledge and experience, including helping those who have
limited or no experience with computers.
Free activity, with further information including meeting topics available at
www.phoenixvilletg.com,
Glenn@SeniorTechGroup.com or (610) 9333013 x132.
Monday-Thursday
After School Program. Westside Community
Center, 430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Students in grades six through 12 will engage in after school tutoring, mentoring, dropin and community service opportunities.
Free activity, with further information available at
www.westsidecommunitycenterwc.org/features
/school-program,
ryan@westsidecommunitycenterwc.org or (484)
682-4910.
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) 3844115.
Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United
Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Romansville (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.
Free activity, with further information available at romansvilleumc@yahoo.com or (610)
486-0189.
(First Mondays)
Whats Cooking in Coatesville? Episcopal
Church of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln Highway, 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.
Free activity, with further information and
requested registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, , lshupp@ccls.org or (610) 948-4130.
Adult Board Games. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Informal gathering of Phoenixville Board
Gamers share games that can be played in a
single setting.
Free activity, with further information available from Nick Lamicela at
nupanick@gmail.com.
(First Mondays)
Girls Night Out. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 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, enjoy activities and snack.
Free activity, with further information and
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.
Free activity, with further information available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library,
tknecht@ccls.org or (610) 857-5165.
(First Mondays)
Conservation Book Club. Board Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants will learn what they can do to
help the environment through book discussions dedicated to conservation and environmentalism
Free activity, with further information and
registration available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL, lmcphail@ccls.org, or (610) 280-2645.
Tuesdays
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Mondays.
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(Fourth Tuesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 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 computer tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to assist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Microsoft Word to create and format a resume, saving a resume file and e-mailing it as an attachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web navigation, 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 registration for limited seating are available at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013
x132.
(Second Tuesdays)
Adult Gaming Night. Community Education
Room, Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Avenue, 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. Further 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.
Free activity, with further information and
optional registration available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
g=CCL, hhyouthservices@ccls.org, or (610)
321-1724.
Youth Depression and Bipolar Support.
Community Crossroads Peer Support Center,
825 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Transitioned Aged Depression & Bipolar
Support Alliance (TADBSA provides peer-led
support for youth and young adults ages 14 to
25 living with a mood disorder, seeking to inform, empower, support and inspire individuals
to achieve lives they want to lead.
Free activity, with further information available at awashington@childandfamilyfocus.org
or (484) 706-2110.
(Second Tuesday)
ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the
Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informal
English as a Second Language (ESL) gathering
for ages 21 and over, with participants engaging in English-only conversations ranging from
telling jokes and singing songs to sharing recipes and discussing philosophical and historical
topics, geography, and family and work related
issues.
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(Fourth Wednesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 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 computer tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to assist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Microsoft Word to create and format a resume, saving a resume file and e-mailing it as an attachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web navigation, 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 registration for limited seating are available at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013
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 available from dochollisv@aol.com.
Bridge Playing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). Noon to 3 p.m.
Bridge players gather for cards on most
Wednesdays.
Free activity, with further information about
this no-registration event available at
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr
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 available online resources that provide self-assessment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration available with Mark Pinto,
adult services director, at mpinto@ccls.org or
(610) 933-3013 x32.
(Second Wednesdays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,
(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.
Free activity, with further information available 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 supplemental insurances.
Free activity, with further information and
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 human resources professional, to hone networking 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.
Free activity, with further information available 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 intergenerational connections is an initiative of the
Kennett Inter Gen Coalition.
Free activity, with further information available at dochollisv@aol.com or (610) 717-2180.
(Third Thursdays)
Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m.
Free activity, with further information available 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 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m.
A family support group for those who have
loved ones in the juvenile, county, state or federal justice systems will meet for the first time
to learn about supports available to families
and ways in which they can cope with circumstances being experienced.
Free activity, with further information available at www.facebook.com/pages/Families-ofIncarcerated-Loved-Ones-Chester-CountyPa/326328557464276,
dwillett@childandfamilyfocus.org or (484) 2384594.
Freedom from Smoking Clinics. Phoenixville 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.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration is available at (610) 9831021.
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 devotional and fun time with friends. Includes a
short Bible study and a focus on developing a
mentoring relationship.
Free activity. Further information and registration 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,
review a resume, obtain a mock interview, or
receive other career assistance.
Free activity. Further information and registration 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
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(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-yearolds to birding as this look, listen for and identify bird species at Bucktoe.
Free activity, including a light, healthy
snack, with required registration at (302) 2392334.
(Fourth Saturday)
Free Employment Counseling. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon.
Ernie Tidball, the Librarys computer instructor 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 employment counseling sessions.
Free activity, with further information and
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.
Free activity, with further information available at jeanmunson@verizon.net or with Winnie Spoonts at (610) 933-1375.
Children and Youth Art Classes. The Garage Community and Youth Center,
115 South Union Street, Kennett Square.
Chester County Art Association is providing 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.
Free activity, with further information available at (610) 444-6464.
(Third Saturdays)
Reading Time for Children and Youth.
Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. Various times
Extended story and reading times for children and youth of all ages, including open storytime 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.
Free activity, with further information and
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 individuals with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young
adults, families and others.
Additional information is available
www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 2682919.
www.willowdalechapel.org/griefshare or from
Denny Dunagan at ddunagan@verizon.net.
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-contained so individuals can join the group at any
time.
Exton/Lionville Seminar Room 8, Calvary
Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon
Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, from January 12 to April 13. Further
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Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Joseph'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. Further 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, alternating 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.
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