Calendar of Events - October 26, 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 Outline
Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and
days.
A trove of family events are offered through-
out 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, story-
telling 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) 783-
1000.

Through November 13 (Weeknights)
Parent Community Connections. Different
schools, dates and times, Pottsgrove School
District, Pottstown.
Several events for parents of middle and
high school students will highlight drug aware-
ness resources, individual parent meetings,
math and reading parent nights and Cyber-
Bullying/Bullying/Sexting/Internet Safety
workshop.
Free activities, with further information
available at www.pgsd.org/domain/683 or
(610) 327-2277.

Through November 17 (Mondays)
From Bach2Rock for Youngsters. Easttown
Library & Information Center, 720 First Ave-
nue, Berwyn. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Infants to six years of age and caregivers will
learn music appreciation through song,
rhythm, movement and light-hearted fun, in-
cluding a new instrument each week.
Free activity, with further information avail-
able at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, [email protected] or
(610) 644-0138.

Through December 12 (Weekdays)
Country Views Exhibit. Main Building Stu-
dent Lounge, Penn State Great Valley, 30 East
Swedesford Road, Malvern. 6:30 a.m. to 10
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 6:30 p.m. to
5 p.m. Fridays.
Opening reception will feature local artist
Heather Davis who will display a set of Painted
Country Views oils during a September 24
through Friday, December 12, exhibit.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
http://www.sgps.psu.edu/Information/News/
Archive/33421.htm or (610) 648-3200.

Through December 17 (Weekdays)
From Isolation to Collaboration. Henry
Gallery, Conference Center, Penn State Great
Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern.
6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-
days; 6:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
Works of 17 regional artists from the As-
emblage Artists Collective will show their work
in this exhibit drawn from creation of the col-
laboration.
Archive/33421.htm or (610) 648-3200.

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
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 out-
of-county residents.

Fall 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 par-
ticipate.
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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
October 28 (Tuesday)
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline. Pennsyl-
vania counties.
Last day to request an absentee ballot for
the November 4 General Election.
able at www.votespa.com or county voter ser-
vices departments.

Community Caf. West Grove United Meth-
odist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West
Grove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church resumes its monthly community
luncheon, along with an open prayer room.
able at [email protected] or (610) 869-
9334.

Biz Expo. United Sports Training Center,
1427 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downing-
town. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Over 80 businesses will promote their prod-
ucts and services during this nine Chester
County chambers of commerce event.
able at www.cccbi.org/event/joint-chamber-
fall-mega-mixer-biz-expo, [email protected] or
(610) 725-9100.

Transitioning from High School. Avon Grove
Intermediate School, 395 South Jennersville
Road, West Grove. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Transition Process will
provide information for parents of students
with specific education needs who are gradu-
ating from high school.
required registration available at
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/w
eblink.aspx?name=arcofcc&id=9,
[email protected] or (610) 696-
8090 x216.

October 29 (Wednesday)
Rosie the Riveters. Widener University,
825 Springdale Drive, Exton. 12:10 p.m. to
1:10 p.m.
Anne Montague will portray a local Rosie
the Riveter who worked on the home front
during World War II and her impact on history
in this Wednesday lunchtime talk, part of the
fall Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Speaker Series running through November 19.
Free activity, with seating limited to the first
70 persons on a first-come, first-served basis.
Further information is available at
www.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_do
cs/cs_olli_fall_2014_catalog.pdf (Page 39-40) or
(484) 713-0088.

Family Finances. Community Room, Exton
Square Mall Lower Level Between Sears and
Boscovs, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Exton.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Daily Money Manager will explain how to
shop for a loan, the importance of having a will,
insurance, protecting your personal assets, and
more in this Fall series no-sales workshop
hosted by Open Hearth of Spring City.
www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/w
s72814fall.pdf,
9285.

Family Fall Festival. TrinityAG Church,
1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester. 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.
Lego-themed event will include games,
bounce houses, and prizes.
able at www.trinityag.org/fallfestival or (610)
692-1897.

Time of King Arthur. Easttown Library & In-
formation Center, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn.
7 p.m.
Local author Dianne Salerni will discuss her
latest book, Eighth Day, with ages 10 and over,
with hands-on activities to create the experi-
ence of what it would be like to live in the time
of King Arthur.
able at [email protected] or (610) 644-0138.

Post-Adoption and GrandFamilies Support.
Government Services Center, 601 Westtown
Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; re-
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peated on alternating Wednesdays through No-
vember 12.
Several Chester County departments and
agencies will host separate post-adoption and
grandfamilies support groups for parents, teens
ages 14-18, separate boys and girls ages six
through 13, and pre-school ages two through
five, with children groups to include age appro-
priate discussions, activities, games, stories
and crafts.
Further information and required registra-
tion are available at
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View
/75, [email protected] or (610) 344-5890.

Scary Stories. Struble Room, Chester County
Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton.
7:13 to 8:10 p.m.
Local author Charles J. Adams III will share
stories of ghosts and other lore from Chester
County and the Philadelphia area with ages
13 and above, with spooky refreshments be-
forehand.
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2642.

October 30 (Thursday)
Beating the Job-Seeker Online System.
Education Building Room T-305, Pennsyl-
vania Institute of Technology, 800 Manchester
Avenue, Media. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lynne Williams of the Delaware County
Chapter of the Business Executives Networking
Group (BENG) will discuss Beating the Appli-
cant Tracking System (ATS), tips and practices
to break through the online submission proc-
ess for job-seekers, at the regular chapter
meeting.
able at
www.igroops.com/members/wwwcpengroup/c
al/VIEW+2014+Oct+30+6:30PM#6:30PM,
9756.

October 31 (Friday)
Return of Absentee Ballot Deadline. Penn-
sylvania counties.
Last day to return an absentee ballot for the
November 4 General Election.
vices departments.

October 31 (Friday)
Storytime in the Barn. Springton Manor
Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages three to six will learn about farming
and animals by listening to stories in Spring-
tons Great Barn, along with interacting with
the animals and taking part in special
activities.
required registration at http://pa-
chestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=1
223 or (610) 942-2450.

October 31 (Friday)
Halloween Movie. Spring City Public Library,
245 Broad Street, Spring City. 11 a.m.
Hotel Transylvania movie will be shown as
part of Friday Family Movies.

October 31 (Friday)
Halloween Safety. Keene Hall, Tredyffrin
Township Municipal Building, 100 DuPortail
Road, Berwyn. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tredyffrin Township Police Department will
conduct costume safety checks and distribute
safety information and treat to Trick or Treat-
ers.
Free activity, with further information at
www.tredyffrin.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=
3611 or (610) 644-3221.

November 1 (Saturday)
Photography Workshop. Valley Forge Na-
tional Historical Park, 1400 North Outer Line
Drive, King of Prussia (Valley Forge). 8 a.m. to
10 a.m.
Stirlings Quarters will be featured in this
weekly Landscapes and Structures event at dif-
ferent park locations through November 22.
directions at
www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/event-
details.htm?eventID=488098-232573 or (610)
783-1013.

Train Day. Train Station at Washingtons
Headquarters, Valley Forge National Historical
Park, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of
Prussia (Valley Forge). 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Park staff and members of Operation Life-
saver, a railroad safety organization, and the
Reaqding Company Technical and Historical
Society, will share the history of transportation
along the Schuylkill River Valley, the develop-
ment of railroad transportation in America and
its impacts to early tourism to Valley Forge
State Park, and celebrate the popularity of
model trains as a tribute to the country's in-
dustrial era.
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able at www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/event-
783-1013.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration. American
Legion, 208 East State Street Broad Street
Entrance, Kennett Square. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Exhibits by local artists, music, traditional
dances and a candle lighting ceremony will
highlight this Mexican Day of the Dead holiday
celebration of life, culture and the arts, hosted
by Casa Guanajuato.
able at
www.historickennettsquare.com/events/day-
dead-dia-de-los-muertos,
8188.

Silent Movie. Chapel, Garden Spot Village,
433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m.
A classic silent comedy will be accompanied
by live organ music.
Free activity, with donations accepted. Fur-
ther information is available at
[email protected] or (717) 355-6000.

November 2 (Sunday)
Daylight Savings Time Ends. Most of United
States and Canada. 2 a.m.
Time Falls Back one hour to Local Stan-
dard Time.

November 2 (Sunday)
Teens Writing Workshop. Henrietta Hankin
Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Author Dianne Salerni will discuss with
sixth to 12
th
graders various methods of plan-
ning a novel, as well as strategies for keeping
high motivation and overcoming writer's block,
with participants having the opportunity to
work on the structure/plot of their and leaving
with links to writer resources.
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-
1700/

November 2 (Sunday)
Underground Railroad in Quilts? Historical
Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb
Street, Norristown. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Commonwealth speaker Cassandra Stancil
Gunkel will discuss the debate as to
whether African-American slaves used quilts as
signals to guide their way to freedom, and dis-
play 1800s quilts and modern reproductions.
able at www.hsmcpa.org/events.html,

November 2 (Sunday)
White-tailed Deer. Office Parking Lot, Nor-
ristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road,
Norristown. 4 p.m.
Ages seven and above will explore the park,
looking for signs of deer and learning about the
natural history of Whitetails.
www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/72
36 or (610) 270-0215.

November 3 (Monday)
Meet the Grantmakers. Struble Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Representatives of the Chester County Fund
for Women and Girls, the Philadelphia Foun-
dation and the United Way of Chester County
will discuss how their organizations operate,
funder perspectives on the grantmaking proc-
ess, expectations for grantseekers, what distin-
guishes a successful grant application, and
more, along with grantseeking resources avail-
able at the library.

November 3 (Monday)
Women Veterans Tea. Great Hall, Building 5,
Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Black-
horse Hill Road, Coatesville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Event with speaker will kick off Veterans
Week celebration that runs through Tuesday,
November 11.
www.coatesville.va.gov/news/Information/Vete
rans-Week-Celebration-Schedule-November-
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

November 4 (Tuesday)
General Election. Local Polling Places, Penn-
sylvania counties. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
General Election will fill several state and
federal offices, including Pennsylvania gover-
nor.
vices departments.

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Family Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Adult book bingo is Thursday, November 5.
Ages five and above play bingo and win at
least one from a variety to take home if they
stay to the end.
requested registration at
1710.

Interfaith Service. All Faith Chapel, Coates-
ville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill
Road, Coatesville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Service, with speaker, is part of Veterans
November 11.
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

Writing Workshop. Burke Meeting Room,
Parkway, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Continued
weekly
Local author Josh Isard, author of Conquist-
ador of the Useless'and director of the Creative
Writing Program at Arcadia University, will dis-
cuss developing a story and themes for ages 16
and over as part of National Novel Writing
Month.
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2600.

Band Concert. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-
brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Seven-piece Lukens German Band, part of
the Lukens Concert Band, will perform.
1700.

Patrick Henry. Washington Memorial Chapel,
Route 23, King of Prussia (Valley Forge).
7 p.m.
Doug Thomas will portray Patrick Henry,
the Revolutionary War orator of "Give me lib-
erty or give me death", in this first Tuesday
monthly presentation of the annual Speaker
Series for Valley Forge National Historical.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information available at
www.friendsofvalleyforge.org/index.shtml or
(610) 783-1777.

November 5 (Wednesday)
Grief and the Holidays. Village Square Board
Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer
Avenue, New Holland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Trish Benton, of Pathways Center for Grief
and Loss will discuss ways to deal with grief
over the holidays with the Living with Loss
Support Group for those having lost a spouse
or other family member to death.
able at [email protected] or (717)
355-6010.

Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Adults play bingo and win at least one from
a variety to take home if they stay to the end.
1710.

Shale Gas. Widener University,
1:10 p.m.
Tom Gellrich of TopLineAnalytics, which
assists manufacturers with opportunities to
use shale gas to make products cheaper in the
United States that overseas, will discuss the
new way goods and services are being delivered
in this Wednesday lunchtime talk, part of the
fall Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(484) 713-0088.

Gospel Concert. All Faith Chapel, Coatesville
VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road,
Coatesville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Tiller Sisters will perform classic Gospel
songs as part of Veterans Week celebration that
runs through Tuesday, November 11.
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2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

Bird Walk. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs
Corner). 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Participants will meet at the library and
then travel to Marsh Creek State Park for a
guided tour looking for fall migrants, ducks
and loons.
1700.

Education Loans and Grants. Community
Room, Exton Square Mall Lower Level Be-
tween Sears and Boscovs, 260 Exton Square
A financial aid officer will explore the cost of
schooling and how to finance the kind of edu-
cation a parent or student might want, includ-
ing getting a GED equivalency, going to college,
vocational training or more in this Fall series
no-sales workshop hosted by Open Hearth of
Spring City.
s72814fall.pdf,
9285.

November 6 (Thursday)
Child Author Presentation. Chester County
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Greg Pizzoli, author and illustrator of Num-
ber One Sam and The Watermelon Seed, will
talk with children ages three and up and their
parents about his books, his career and his
passion for libraries during a state-wide Speak
Up for Libraries day event.

Sensory Storytime. Paoli Library, 18 Darby
Road, Paoli. 1 p.m. Repeated first Thursday of
the month.
An interactive, educational event for ages
three to seven, particularly those with sensory
integration challenges, combines books, songs,
movement, and therapeutic activities to stimu-
late all five senses and promote learning.

Veteran Services Orientation. Building 2
Room B34, Coatesville VA Medical Center,
1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville. 2 p.m.
to 3 p.m.
Forum for veterans seeking enrollment in VA
health care or learning about is benefits is held
as part of Veterans Week celebration that runs
through Tuesday, November 11.
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

Home Purchase Meet a Realtor. Commu-
nity Room, Exton Square Mall Lower Level
Between Sears and Boscovs, 260 Exton Square
A Realtor will explain the home buying
process, including how to find and work with
Realtors, mortgage officers, and others in this
Fall series no-sales workshop hosted by Open
Hearth of Spring City.
s72814fall.pdf,
9285.

Author Presentation. Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Jen Bryant, local author of picture books,
novels and poems, will discuss her work during
a state-wide Speak Up for Libraries day event.
1700.

Motown Concert. Great Hall, Building 5,
Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Black-
horse Hill Road, Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The First Ladies of Rock and Soul will per-
form as part of Veterans Week celebration that
runs through Tuesday, November 11.
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2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

November 7 (Friday)
Veterans Week Parade. Medical Center
Grounds, Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400
Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville. 9:30 a.m. to
11 a.m.
Veterans Week Parade is part of Veterans
November 11.
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

November 7 (Friday)
German Language Storytime. Paoli Library,
18 Darby Road, Paoli. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Re-
peated first Friday of the month.
Ages five and under will share stories,
songs, playtime and sing-alongs, all in German
as they develop their German language skills.
able at

November 7 (Friday)
Flag Raising. Building 1, Coatesville VA
Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road,
Traditional flag raising ceremony is part of
Veterans Week celebration that runs through
Tuesday, November 11.
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

November 7 (Friday)
Putting the Animals to Bed. Springton
Manor Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages three and older will help Farmer Jim
with the evening routine of feeding and caring
for the animals, including brushing and
grooming the animals to help them get a good
nights sleep.
223 or (610) 942-2450.

November 7 (Friday)
Moon Stroll. Okehocking Preserve, 5316 West
Chester Pike, Newtown Square. 7 p.m. to
9 p.m.
LL Bean's King of Prussia Outing Group will
take a full moon stroll after hours at Willistown
Township's 180-acre Okehocking Preserve.
www.willistown.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/
413, [email protected] or (610)
647-5300.

Drive, King of Prussia (Valley Forge). 8 a.m. to
10 a.m.
Yellow Springs will be featured in this
weekly Landscapes and Structures event at dif-
ferent park locations through November 22.
directions at
783-1013.

The IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County,
900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 9 a.m. to
noon.
Parent workshop will discuss developing an
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children
with special education needs.
8090 x216.

Document Shredding. Penn Liberty Bank,
1 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli. 9 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Consumers will be able to have up to three
boxes of documents shredded.
able at
www.pennlibertybank.com/default.aspx?v=448
68ae2-06d5-4e84-aaa6-b6e3d0af986a&t=main
or (610) 535-4890.

Veterans Finance Conference. Independence
Seaport Museum, 211 South Columbus Boule-
vard, Philadelphia. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The PA Military Finance Alliance of several
state organizations host its annual Making
$ense of Finance conference, designed for vet-
erans, with workshops on credit, effective use
of life insurance, understanding education
benefits, budgeting, estate planning, thrift ac-
counts and more.
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Free activity, including breakfast, lunch and
parking, with a $25 gift card for the first 150
registrants. Further information and required
registration is available at
www.dobs.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/commu
nity/investor_education/21371/investor_educa
tion_events/1409717 or (717) 705-2687.

Autumn Trail Running. Wolfs Hollow County
Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. 10 a.m. to
11 a.m.
Ages 15 and over will learn the trails on a
ranger-led 5K leisurely paced run.
250 or (610) 942-2450.

Veterans Day Observance. Bethesda Church,
Hopewell Furnance National Historic Site,
2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. 2 p.m.
Hopewell resident and workers who served
in the military will be honored.
www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/upload/HOF
U-Calendar-of-Events-2014.pdf or (610) or
(610) 582-8773.

Wedding on a Budget. Chester County Li-
brary, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Barbara H. Oberst will discuss Creating a
Beautiful Wedding on a Budget, much less than
the average Chester County wedding.
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2615.

November 9 (Sunday)
Big Woods Historical Resources. Conference
Center, Hopewell Furnace National Historic
Site, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson. 2 p.m.
Sue Speros and Michelle Lynch will discuss
their inventory of historical resources located in
the Hopewell Big Woods area within Berks
County.
able at
www.nps.gov/hofu/planyourvisit/upload/HOF
U-Calendar-of-Events-2014.pdf or(610) 582-
8773.

November 9 (Sunday)
Merling Trio Concert. Lower Brandywine
Presbyterian Church, 101 Old Kennett Road
(Route 52), Wilmington, Del. 3 p.m.
A violin, cello and piano ensemble with Pol-
ish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds will
perform as part of an annual series of nine
Hadley Fund concerts, lectures and a variety of
other performances.
tickets available at www.hadleyfund.org,

November 9 (Sunday)
Astrophotography. The Crows Nest, 201
Piersol Road, Elverson. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Igor Peshenko of the Bucks-Mont Astro-
nomical Association will demonstrate his as-
trophotography equipment and discuss his ac-
tivities in Getting Started with Astrophotogra-
phy, hosted by the ChesMont Astronomical So-
ciety (CAS).
directions, at
www.chesmontastro.org/node/10575,

Veterans Salute. Veterans Park, South 1
st

Avenue and Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the
Military Order of the Purpose Heart and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars is part of Veterans
November 11.
2014.pdf or (610) 384-7711 x4272.

Veterans Day Commemoration. National
Memorial Arch, Valley Forge National Historical
Park, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of
Prussia (Valley Forge). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brigadier General Steven A. Shapiro, Com-
mander of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop
Support in Philadelphia will speak as local and
national military organizations honor veterans
at the Memorial Arch, followed by American
Military Through the Ages presentations on
military conflicts including the Revolutionary,
Civil, and Vietnam Wars at the Muhlenberg
Brigade Huts.
Free activities, with further information and
directions at
783-1013.

Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon.
Owen J. Roberts High School, 981 Ridge Road,
Pottstown. 11:45 a.m.
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Speakers and school choir and Naval Re-
serve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) will
honor local active service personnel and veter-
ans, followed by a catered luncheon.
Further information ad requested reserva-
tions are available at
www.ojrsd.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=3
&DomainID=14&ModuleInstanceID=6841&Vie
wID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-
D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=8
730&PageID=21, [email protected] or (610)
469-5515.

Family Literacy Night. Pottstown Middle
School, 600 North Franklin Street, Pottstown.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Continued Tuesday,
December 9.
Parents will be assisted with skills to aid
their children in learning to read at home
through the Teach Me to Read at Home series.
Free activity, including dinner, prizes and
childcare, with further information and re-
quested registration at (610) 970-6601.

Women Veterans Networking Group.
Womens Resource Center, 112 West Wayne
Avenue, Wayne. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
First meeting of monthly women veterans
group, facilitated by Kim Bonuomo, resource
center veterans outreach coordinator and vet-
eran of the Gulf War. is designed to make per-
sonal and professional connections
Free activity, with pizza dinner and child-
care. Further information is available

Veterans Day Observance. Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Lt. Col. Hank Detering, a retired Marine
Corps aviator will present Remembering Armi-
stice Day, and Those Who Have Served Since in
a tribute to veterans.
1700.

ESL Conversation Class. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BettyAnn Monash, English as a Second Lan-
guage (ESL) coordinator for the Tredyffrin Pub-
lic Library, will lead an informal second Tues-
day of the month gathering for individuals 21
years of age and older, at which participants
speak only American English, engaging in con-
versations ranging from telling jokes and sing-
ing songs to sharing recipes and discussing
philosophical and historical topics, geography,
and family and work related issues.
able at [email protected].

Veterans Breakfast. Cancer Center Confer-
ence Room, Mercy Suburban Hospital, 2701
DeKalb Pike, East Norriton. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Breakfast and a number of health screen-
ings, including blood pressure, balance and
strength testing, stroke and lung cancer risk
assessment, along with educational informa-
tion will be provided.
able at
www.mercyhealth.org/about/news/2014/merc
y-suburban-hospital-honors-veterans-with-
free-breakfast-heal or (877) 466-3729.

Human Trafficking Forum. Conference
Room A, Community Health Services,
93 Haverford Road, Bryn Mawr. 10 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
Southeast Regional Services Network will
present current information on human traf-
ficking.

Miss Peggy Lee. Widener University,
1:10 p.m.
Bernard Kaplan will discuss the music and
career of acclaimed vocalist Peggy Lee in this
Wednesday lunchtime talk, part of the fall
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
(484) 713-0088.

Home Purchase Financing. Community
Room, Exton Square Mall Lower Level Be-
tween Sears and Boscovs, 260 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Repeated
Wednesday, November 12.
A mortgage specialist will discuss elements
of home financing, including financial readi-
ness to purchase a home with a focus on credit
and mortgage eligibility in this Fall series no-
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sales workshop hosted by Open Hearth of
Spring City.
s72814fall.pdf,
9285.

The Anonymous People Viewing. Chester
County Public Safety Training Facility, 137
Modena Road, South Coatesville. 7 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Chester County Department of Drug and
Alcohol and the county chapter of Pennsylvania
Recovery Organization Achieving Community
Together (PRO-ACT) will host a documentary
film about the more than 23 million Americans
living in long-term recovery from addiction to
alcohol and other drugs.
able at
www.facebook.com/events/566291556847691,

Post-Adoption and GrandFamilies Support.
Government Services Center, 601 Westtown
Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m,
Several Chester County departments and
agencies will host separate post-adoption and
grandfamilies support groups for parents, teens
ages 14-18, separate boys and girls ages six
through 13, and pre-school ages two through
five, with children groups to include age appro-
priate discussions, activities, games, stories
and crafts.
tion are available at
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View
/75, [email protected] or (610) 344-5890.

Must Knows. The Arc of Chester County,
900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Chat-n-Chew, bring your own lunch, will
provide parents of children with specific edu-
cation needs 10 Must Knows about Goals and
Objectives of an individualized education plan
(IEP).
8090 x216.

Main Street Vegan. Conference Center, Penn
State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road,
Malvern. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Holistic health counselor, author, and
longtime vegan, Victoria Moran will discuss
Main Street Vegan: Eating Green & Loving Life.
Archive/33421.htm or (610) 648-3200.

November 14 (Friday)
Veterans Expo and Job Fair. Eden Resort,
222 Eden Road, Lancaster. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community service providers, healthcare
professionals, Veterans Administration benefits
organizations, education/training providers,
business startup assistance organizations and
employers will be represented at this event for
veterans and family members, hosted by On-
Line Publishers.
able at www.veteransexpo.com,

Drive, King of Prussia (Valley Forge). 6:30 a.m.
to 8:30 a.m.
Sunrise Over Artillery Park will be featured
in this weekly Landscapes and Structures event
at different park locations through November
22.
directions at
783-1013.

Youth Mental Health First Aid. Courtyard by
Marriott, 600 Manor Road, Coatesville.
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Public education program teaches common
citizens with needed skills to assist teens
struggling with mental health concerns or fac-
ing crises.
[email protected] or (610)
380-9080 x102.

Night Hunters. Warwick County Park,
382 County Park Road, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
A slide show will be followed by a moonlit
walk through the meadow to the forest edge as
a guide calls in Pennsylvanias Eastern Screech
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Owl, the nighttime hunter most likely to be
seen and heard at this time of year.
250 or (610) 942-2450.

November 17 (Monday)
FBI Spying. Struble Room, Chester County
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Betty Medsger, author of The Burglary: The
Discovery of J. Edgar Hoover's Secret FBI, the
story of a group of eight peace activists who
broke into the FBI office in Media, Pa., and re-
leased copies of files revealing Hoover's sus-
pected government spying operation during the
Vietnam War.
ndar.asp or (610) 280-2600.

Transitioning from High School. Avon Grove
Intermediate School, 117 Rosehill Avenue, West
Grove. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Transition IEP will provide information
for parents of students with specific education
needs with an Individualized Education Plan
(IEP)who are graduating from high school.
8090 x216.

DamNation Film Screening. Francis Hall
Theater, Alvernia College, 400 St. Bernardine
Street, Reading. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Film, presented by the College and the
Schuyl River Heritage Area, will examines on a
national level the environmental impact of
dams and the controversy that often surrounds
removal of obsolete structures.
www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5942
or (484) 945-0200.

Western National Parks Tour. Widener Uni-
versity, 825 Springdale Drive, Exton.
12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Dick Calef will provide a photo tour of the
western National Parks, including Yellowstone
and the Grand Canyon in this final Wednesday
lunchtime Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
(OLLI) Speaker Series talk.
(484) 713-0088.

Pardons and Expungements. Coatesville
Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin-
coln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A Legal Services of Southeastern Pennsyl-
vania attorney will discuss how the pardons
and expungements process works to mitigate
criminal records that can hurt employment
prospects.
4612.

Women and Money. Community Room, Exton
Square Mall Lower Level Between Sears and
Boscovs, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Exton.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A financial coach will discuss retirement
planning and how to overcome the 65+ age
group having the fastest growing debt in this
Fall series no-sales workshop hosted by Open
Hearth of Spring City.
s72814fall.pdf,
9285.

Financial Fitness. United Sports Training
Center, 1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road,
Downingtown. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
No-selling workshop, hosted by The Pledging
Tree Foundation, will focus on How Fit are You
Financially?, including how to condition oneself
to save and invest.
Free activity, including refreshments and
quired registration for limited seating at
www.eventbrite.com/e/part-3-how-fit-are-you-
financially-conditioning-save-and-invest-
tickets-12990694517.
2177.

The IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County,
900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 9 a.m. to
noon.
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Parent workshop will discuss implementing
an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for chil-
dren with special education needs.
8090 x216.

November 23 (Sunday)
Barbershop Quartet. Henrietta Hankin
Reading Revival, part of the Pretzel City
Chorus from Reading will perform.
1700.

November 23 (Sunday)
Fall Concert. Auditorium, Sounderton High
School, 425 Lower Road, Souderton. 3 p.m.
Montgomery County Concert Band, with An-
thony Triplett, trombone soloist, will perform.
Free activity with free-will donations ac-
cepted. Further information is available at
www.montcoband.org/formal-concert or
[email protected].

November 28 (Friday)
Storytime in the Barn. Springton Manor
Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages three to six learn about farming and
animals by listening to stories in Springtons
Great Barn. interacting with the animals and
participating in special activities.
required registration at at http://pa-
250 or (610) 942-2450.

Waterfowl Watch. Tennis Court Parking Lot,
Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Road, Green
Lane. 1 p.m. Repeated Saturday, December 6.
Ages eight and over will be able to see the
fall migration of ducks, geese and swans.
36 or (610) 270-0215.

December 2 (Tuesday)
The Continental Navy. Washington Memorial
Chapel, Route 23, King of Prussia (Valley
Forge).
Author Tim McGrath, will describe the ad-
ventures of sailors and the ships of America's
fledging Revolutionary Navy, in this first Tues-
day monthly presentation of the annual
Speaker Series for Valley Forge National His-
torical.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information available at
783-1777.

December 4 (Thursday)
to 1 p.m.
cation needs 10 Must Knows about Progress
Monitoring of an individualized education plan
(IEP).
8090 x216.

Sensory Storytime. Paoli Library, 18 Darby
Road, Paoli. 1 p.m.
An interactive, educational event for ages
three to seven, particularly those with sensory
integration challenges, combines books, songs,
movement, and therapeutic activities to stimu-
late all five senses and promote learning.

December 5 (Friday)
German Language Storytime. Paoli Library,
18 Darby Road, Paoli. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Re-
peated first Friday of the month.
Ages five and under will share stories,
songs, playtime and sing-alongs, all in German
as they develop their German language skills.
able at

December 6 (Saturday)
Waterfowl Watch. Tennis Court Parking Lot,
Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Road, Green
Lane. 1 p.m.
Ages eight and over will be able to see the
fall migration of ducks, geese and swans.
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36 or (610) 270-0215.

Pardons and Expungements. Coatesville
Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin-
coln Highway, Coatesville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A Legal Services of Southeastern Pennsyl-
vania attorney will discuss how the pardons
and expungements process works to mitigate
criminal records that can hurt employment
prospects.
4612.

Family Literacy Night. Pottstown Middle
School, 600 North Franklin Street, Pottstown.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Parents will be assisted with skills to aid
their children in learning to read at home
through this final Teach Me to Read at Home
series session for the year.
Free activity, including dinner, prizes and
quested registration at (610) 970-6601.

December 7 (Sunday)
Train Ride with Santa. Westtown Train Sta-
tion, 840 East State Road, West Chester.
4:30 p.m.
Visits with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate,
and gift bags for children will highlight this
Thornbury Township resident train ride event.
able at
www.thornburytwp.com/Newsletter/Fall%20Ne
wsletter%202014.pdf or (610) 399-1425.

December 14 (Sunday)
Charles Dickens and Christmas. Kennett
Friends Meeting, 125 West Sickle Street, Ken-
nett Square. 3 p.m.
Author Elliot Engel will discuss how THE
1843 publication of A Christmas Carol changed
the celebration of Christmas as part of an an-
nual series of nine Hadley Fund concerts, lec-
tures and a variety of other performances.
tickets available at www.hadleyfund.org,

to 1 p.m.
cation needs 10 Must Knows about Specially
Designed Instruction (SDI) State and Local As-
sessments of an individualized education plan
(IEP).
8090 x216.

December 19 (Friday)
Continental Army March-In. Visitor Center,
Valley Forge National Historical Park,
1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia
(Valley Forge). 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Commemmoration of December 19, 1777,
Continental Army march in to Valley Forge to
set up winter quarters, including a candle-lit
guided walk to the Muhlenberg Brigade huts
with a living continental camp and a warm-up
in the Visitor Center with 18th century music,
refreshments, and more.
Free activities, with further information and
directions at
783-1013.

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.
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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
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
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,

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.

Tech Group. Community Education Room,
nue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon
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,
3013 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 en-
gage in after school tutoring, mentoring, drop-
in and community service opportunities.
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able at
www.westsidecommunitycenterwc.org/features
/school-program,
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) 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.
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.

(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.
ndar.asp, , [email protected] 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
[email protected].

(First Mondays)
Girls Night Out. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-
(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, [email protected], 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,

(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, [email protected], 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.

(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 [email protected].

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Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(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.

(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-
ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
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 [email protected] or Roberta Showell at
[email protected] 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,
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, [email protected], 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 in-
form, empower, support and inspire individuals
to achieve lives they want to lead.
able at [email protected]
or (484) 706-2110.

(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.
tion for limited seating are available at
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013
x132.

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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.

(Second Tuesday)
ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Li-
brary, 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 engag-
ing in English-only conversations ranging from
telling jokes and singing songs to sharing reci-
pes and discussing philosophical and historical
topics, geography, and family and work related
issues.
able at [email protected].

(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 [email protected].

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.
[email protected].

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
[email protected].

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 [email protected].

(Second and Fourth Wednesdays)
Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to
win book prizes, from recent to older editions.
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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.
9622 x2430.

(Fourth Wednesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenix-
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.
tion for limited seating are available at
ndar.asp, [email protected] 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 availa-
ble from [email protected].

(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.
[email protected] or (610) 380-9622
x2430.

Bridge Playing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-
(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
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 [email protected] 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.
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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,
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, [email protected], 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 [email protected] 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.

(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
ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Teens can play afterschool games on a big
screen with a big sound system, along with
doing online researching and networking on a
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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, [email protected], 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.
able at (610) 273-2848 or
[email protected].

(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
[email protected] 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
[email protected].

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 [email protected].

(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
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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,
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
[email protected].

(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 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 [email protected] 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
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 (R.A.P.). 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 [email protected] 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-
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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
[email protected] 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,
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 [email protected] or
Tori Fisher at [email protected].

First Friday Family Film (F4). Easttown Li-
brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue,
Berwyn. 7 p.m.
A monthly family movie will be shown.

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 [email protected] 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.

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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,
starting September 15. Further information
and registration is available at
www.griefshare.org/groups/46441,
[email protected], (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 [email protected].
Further information and other local and na-
tional 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 8, Calvary
Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon
Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mon-
days, starting September 8. Further informa-
tion and registration is available at
www.griefshare.org/groups/46441,
7171 x2154.

Further information and other local and
national locations may be found at
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
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 [email protected].
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
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 [email protected].
Further information and other local and
national locations may be found at
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
2670.

Christ-Centered Recovery (Year Around)
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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 1. 7 p.m. on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month from September
through June, with no meeting the last Tues-
day in December. No cost. Further informa-
tion is available from Cindy Wanamaker at
[email protected] 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
363-7171.
Kennett Square Career Crossroads meets
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth
Mondays at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville
Road. Further information is available at
www.willowdalechapel.org/career-crossroads or
Perry Walker at [email protected].
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
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
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-

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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-
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.

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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
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

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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,
[email protected], 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-
town Street Roads, was home to America's first
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 [email protected] 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
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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
Wilmington-native Howard Pyle and fellow
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. [email protected].

2009-2014 Casey Jones, Transformation Initiative for Building Healthy Communities Through Healthy Families.
Permission is granted to reproduce for personal or non-commercial uses only.
Information is designed to highlight activities within the broader community that can help enhance Christian
principles relative to development of healthy child, individual and family relationships.
Recipients are encouraged to print and post this Calendar to employee and public bulletin boards for benefit of
others.
Activities included in this publication are gathered from various submissions and other sources. No representa-
tion is made as to their accuracy or value.
Persons wishing to be included in future e-mailings of updates, should request inclusion by e-mailing
[email protected].

General Guidelines for Information Submission:
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.
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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
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Sponsoring Organization(s), if not part of the location address:
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descriptive sentences with the most appealing information; please avoid superfluous words such as
"wonderful", "great", etc.):
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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.
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