Chester County: Community Events
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Ongoing Events
 
Weekly Networking Meeting
Tuesday mornings at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, One Liberty Boulevard, Great Valley for a networking meeting. Meetings are from 7:00 AM until 8:30AM. Visitors are welcome.
For more information or to make a reservation to attend, contact Kathy Gantz at 610-644-6437.
 
Chester County Concert Band
 
Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, PA
 
Forge Theater, Phoenixville, PA
 
Kennett Symphony
 
Pennsylvania Academy for the Performing Arts
 
Ridley Creek State Park
 

 
Scheduled Events
 
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Exton Block Party
New Life Christian Center
11:00am - 3:00pm
 
More Information... (Event Flyer PDF)
 
 
Wednesday, August 25th
New Member Auditions
Pennsylvania Academy for the Performing Arts (PAPA)
The Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts, PAPA International, is comprised of community members, along with business and artistic professionals, dedicated to promoting the performing arts with integrity.  Our mission is to provide an environment that culturally enriches the community through exposure to the performing arts.
 
Auditions held by appointment: 7-9pm
Contact:
Director S. Katherine Mikijanic  484.459.0739
 
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Appraisal Fair at the Brandywine Consignment Shop
Local experts will give participants an idea of how much their treasures are worth at this fundraiser supporting the Brandywine Health Foundation and presented by the Brandywine Consignment Shop.  Antique experts will examine items and let folks know if they are sitting on treasure or saving sentimental keepsakes. 
 
More Information (Event Flyer PDF)
 
Location:
“The Little Yellow House”
368 W. Uwchlan Avenue
Downingtown, PA
 
Time:  10 am – 3 pm 
 
Contact:
Vice President for Development & Communications
50 South First Avenue
Coatesville, PA 19320
610.380.9080, x102
 
 
Saturday, September 18 - Sunday, September 19, 2010
Kids activities include face painting, moonbounce, petting zoo, and kid friendly fair food Many shops to peruse in the vendor area Beautiful 450 acrea site with 200 horses competing over the weekend. Lots for the whole family to see and do.
 
Saturday - horses jump EXTREME fences and obstacles set across the land.
Sunday -   horses jump fences set in an arena.
 
Demonstrations and exhibitions throughout the weekend including high jump competition for kids, bareback jumping competition, shetland pony races , parade of Cheshire Fox Hounds and more.
 
Contact:
484.883.2917
 
 
 
Saturday, October 2
3rd Annual Woofs 4 Hoofs Cancer Walk
Location:  Warwick County Park - 191 County Park Road, Pottstown (4 miles west of Rt 100 & Rat 23).
Time:    11:00 am-3:00 pm
Rain Date: October 3
 
Horse Power for Life, a non-profit organization in Chester county that provides horsemanship programs to families living with cancer, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Cancer Walk .  Join us for a walk through the beautiful shaded trails and picnic in the covered pavilion. The day will include a provided lunch and beverage,, face painting, "paint a horse shoe" activity and two playgrounds. Dogs and horses welcome. Dogs will receive a pink Horse Power bandana. Cost is $10.00 per person, $5.00 for children under 12, and children under 2 free. Payment is due at entrance the day of walk. 100% of all money raised will go back into the organization so we can continue to provide services to families living with cancer.
 
Contact:
Shiree A. Radie
President
219 Prescott Drive
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Phone (484) 341-8393
Fax (484) 341-8493
 
 
 
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Billy Mock Foundation 
Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction
 
Edgemont Country Club
11:00 A.M.
 
 
 
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Patton Gives Back - Run For Our Sons 5K & Fun Walk
F. Patton Middle School, Kennett Square.
 
 
 
 
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Camphill Challenge Bike Ride
 
The event begins and ends at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Kimberton, PA and offers 50, 35, and 10 mile routes. Proceeds of the Camphill Challenge benefit Camphill Special School, Camphill Soltane, and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: lifesharing communities for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rider amenities include: water stations stocked with refreshments, T-shirt, picnic lunch and musical entertainment. Sponsorships are available and registration before September 30 is just $25.
 
For more information, contact Bernadette Kovaleski (610-935-0300, ext. 12) or register online.  
 
 
 

 
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Community Event Submission Guidelines
The purpose of this listing is to promote community-oriented events open to Chester County residents.  Chester County reserves the right to refuse or edit any submission made for the community event calendar. 
 
 
 
 



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