Community Events
Ongoing Events
Weekly Networking Meeting
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
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.
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, 2010
Honey Brook, PA (Rts. 10 & 322)
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Farmers Market, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Classic Car Show, Juried Craft Fair, Library Used Books Sale, Teen Skateboard Fun in the Park fundraiser for new Honey Brook Skateboard Park, Children's festival.
Celebrities! former Phillies and current Comcast Sportsnet announcer Ricky Bottalico, Charley Scalies from HBO "The Sopranos" and "The Wire"; Beer Garden; Live Helicopter Rescue by Fire Department, Giant Flea market/Yard Sale and more! A great way to spend a day in the country.
Rt. 322 and Rt. 10 off PA turnpike exit 298, Chester County.
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
Monday, September 20, 2010
Creating Kinships: Matching Families with ASD Children with Sitters
Registration Deadline
Attendees must attend each session:
- Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday October 14, 2010, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, October 21, 2010, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: VFES Activities Center
VFES, in partnership with West Chester University and Wanna Play Program is presenting this unique workshop series designed to support families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The sessions will help: parents recognize the effects of stress on physical and mental health of all family members and the special considerations for hiring childcare for an ASD child; train people interested in working with the ASD population to assist families by allowing time for outside employment or social and/or recreational break time, and for full or part-time or intermittent paid work; and create an opportunity for parents and trainees to meet.
Learn more and download an application
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tickets must be purchased by September 20th. Cost is $20.00 per ticket including tax & tip, and all proceeds go directly to the rehabilitation and care of the greyhounds in GAFNE's care.
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.
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
22nd Annual Bird Show - Chester County Bird Club
Location: Church Farm School, Exton, PA
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Admission: $6.00.
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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.
