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Fall 2014
Calendar of Events
for Children, Individuals and Families
IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA
UPDATED November 22, 2015
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Special Activities
Ongoing - Current
November 24-December 7 (Weekdays)
Student Art Show. Art Partners Studio,
545 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays except Thanksgiving weekend.
Work by student artists in the Coatesville
area will be on display.
Free activity, with further information available at
www.artpartnersstudio.org/exhibitions.html or
(610) 384-3030.
Through December 10 (Weekdays)
Artist Exhibit. Coatesville Savings Bank,
185 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.
8:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, along
with 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17,
as part of Coatesville Heritage Day celebration.
Work of self-taught artist Ida E. Jones, who
started painting in her 70s throughout Chester
County will be featured during artist reception,
with her work on display through Thursday,
December 10.
Free activity, with further information at
http://www.artpartnersstudio.org/exhibitions.
html, [email protected] or (610) 3843030.
Through January 10 (Sunday)
Victorian Christmas Tours. Pennypacker
Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Mondays, and 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. Sundays, with tours ending an hour
before closing.
Home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel
Pennypacker (1903-1907) is decorated for the
holidays, including handmade ornaments and
glass icicles, shiny gold and silver Dresden ornaments, and small candles on branch tips
reminiscent of holiday dcor of the early 1900s
when electricity was not available in every
home.
www.montcopa.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2689
or (610) 287-9349.
Personal Finance Classes. Victory Christian
Life Center, 508 King Street, Pottstown, and
First Floor, Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown.
Genesis Housing Corporation conducts yeararound evening classes on different days on
Understanding Credit, Money Management and
Home Buying Basics.
Free activity, with further information and
required registration at
www.genesishousing.org/counseling_schedule2
.html, [email protected] or (610) 2754357.
American Revolution History. Valley Forge
National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer
Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and
days.
A trove of family events are offered throughout the summer, along with other times of the
year, with daily guided walks, living history
demonstrations, Children's Exploration Station
and Washington Leadership programs, along
with weekend Secrets and Spies tours, storytelling benches, a public archeology program,
special events and more.
Primarily free activities, with further
information and schedules available at
www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 7831000.
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/Pages/d
efault.aspx
Chester: www.pacareerlinkchesco.org
Delaware: www.delcoworks.org
Lancaster: www.jobs4lancaster.com
Montgomery:
www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=1024
Many of these services are available to outof-county residents.
Fall Reading and Children Programs. Local
area libraries. Various times.
Fall reading and other programs for children
of all ages, adults and families are underway or
scheduled at many local libraries throughout
the area.
Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes,
special activities and other incentives to participate.
Primarily free activities, with further information
and schedules available through various library websites and calendars at:
Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us
Chester County: www.ccls.org
Delaware County: www.delcolibraries.org
Lancaster County: www.lancasterlibraries.org
Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org
Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various
locations.
Hospitals throughout the area will host a series of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty techPage 2
nique workshops by the American Cancer Society for women coping with cancer treatments.
Free activity, including a makeup kit, with
further information as to dates and sites and
registration available at
www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsse
rvices/app/resourcedetail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 2272345.
Ongoing - Weekly
November 23 (Monday)
Parkinsons Care. Village Square Board
Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer
Avenue, New Holland. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Individuals with Parkinsons disease and
caregivers will discuss Caring and Coping in
individual groups during the monthly Parkinsons Support Group..
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (717)
355-6076.
Family Trees. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton). 6:30 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m.
Beginners and seasoned genealogists will
learn oral history strategies, basic genealogical
forms and worksheets, the importance of citations, and record hotspots like historical societies, libraries, courthouses and archives,
and how to make sense of the records found.
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 2802642.
Google Photos. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Glenn Musser, Phoenixville Tech Group facilitator, will discuss use of Google Photos on
computers and smartphones to keep holiday
photos safely backed up, organized, and easy to
find, along with other uses.
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013
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November 24 (Tuesday)
Student Art Show Reception. Art Partners
Studio, 545 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Reception for Student Art Show artists, to be
on display weekdays through Tuesday, December 7.

www.artpartnersstudio.org/exhibitions.html or
(610) 384-3030.
Around November 26 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Dinners. Various Locations,
Lancaster County. Various times and dates.
Thanksgiving dinners are served at various
locations throughout Lancaster County on and
before and after Thanksgiving.
www.uwlanc.org/Portals/0/Thanksgiving%20
Meals%20Lancaster.pdf or (855) 501-6785.
November 26 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Dinner. West Chester Area
Senior Center, 530 East Union Street, West
Chester. Noon to 3 p.m.
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
will include entertainment.
reservations at (610) 431-4242.
November 26 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Dinner. Thorndale United
Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway,
Thorndale. 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving meal will be
served.
www.thorndale-umc.org/eventitems/thanksgiving-community-supper or (610)
384-2433.
November 27 (Friday)
Turkey Trail Trot. Parking Lot, Wolfs Hollow
County Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Non-competitive trail trot is designed to
strut off some of ones Thanksgiving dinner.
required registration at http://pachestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=1
221 or (610) 932-2589.
Turn Black Friday Green. Okehocking Preserve, 5316 West Chester Pike, Newtown
Square. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Post-Thanksgiving stroll through the 180acre preserve, live folk music, nature walks,
and intergenerational activities hosted by the
Okehocking Nature Center at the Garrett
Farmhouse will highlight this event.
www.willistown.pa.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/
Item/496 or (610) 647-5300.
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Holiday Light Parade. State Street, Downtown Kennett Square. 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dance performances will be followed by a
parade, including the arrival of Santa and Mrs.
Claus and children taking a gift bag around to
various merchants to pick up free gifts.
www.historickennettsquare.com/events/holida
y-light-parade-sign-up-form or Steve Warner at
[email protected] or (610) 444-5687.
November 28 (Saturday)
Small Business Saturday. Nationwide during
small business store hours.
Annual national activity, started in 2010,
highlights a Shop Small theme that emphasizing the importance of personalized service and
community economic impact of small businesses, particularly during the holiday shopping season.
Further information is available at
www.americanexpress.com/us/smallbusiness/shop-small.
November 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday)
Model Railroad Open House. Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club, 400 South Main
Street, Phoenxville. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Repeated
Saturdays-Sundays, December 5-6, and January 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24.
Freight and passenger trains are pulled by
steam or diesel engines over nearly 800 of
track, with four different railroads, hundreds of
buildings, vehicles, people and trees being depicted, with visitors able to bring scenes to life.
Free activity, with donations accepted. Further information is available at
www.schuylkillvalleymodelrailroadclub.com/op
en-house.html, [email protected] or (610) 9351126.
Train Room. Garden Spot Village, 433 South
Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 1:30 p.m. to
4 p.m. Repeated weekly through Saturday, December 26.
Railroad enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy
HO- and O-gauge model train layouts, talking
Thomas the Tank Engine, memorabilia and
more.
Choirs and Movie. Connections on High,
238 East High Street, Pottstown. 2 p.m. to
7 p.m. Repeated Saturdays, December 5 and
12.
Choirs will perform from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

with a movie at 5:30 p.m.
www.pottstown.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=304 or
(610) 323-5400.
Tree Lighting. Smith Plaza, 100 East High
Street, Pottstown. 4:30 p.m.
Tree lighting, music and photos will highlight Santas arrival for the Christmas season.
(610) 323-5400.
November 29 (Sunday)
Family Field Day. Pavilion 8, Nottingham
County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham.
Noon to 2 p.m.
Families can join together for a round of volleyball, baseball, kickball, dodge ball, tug of
war, sack races or Frisbee.
required registration at http://pachestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=1
221 or (610) 932-2589.
Guaranteed Retirement Income. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m., to 8 p.m.
Stephen Tulli, vice president of investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, will discuss Creating Guaranteed Income with Annuities that
can help one manage four retirement portfolio
challenges: securing adequate income resources, ensuring one doesnt outlive ones assets, protecting from market volatility and
keeping up with inflation and rising costs.
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December 1 (Tuesday)
Veterans Town Hall Meeting. Great Hall,
Building 5, VA Medical Center,
1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville. 7 p.m.
Director Gary Devansky and care leaders
from the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, along with representatives from the
Philadelphia VA Regional Benefit Office, will
receive comments and questions in regard to
veteran services at the facility.
Free activity, with further information available at www.coatesville.va.gov/news/index.asp,
(610) 383-0203 or [email protected]
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Delaware in the Revolution. Washington
Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Route 23, King of Prussia. 7 p.m.
Public historian Kim Burdick will discuss
Seized in September: Delaware during the
Revolutionary War, a seldom-told description of
that states role in the Philadelphia Campaign
of the Revolutionary War, in this monthly
Speaker Series of the Friends of both the
Washington Memorial Chapel and Valley Forge
Park.
Free activity, including reception to follow,
with further information at
www.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speakerseries.shtml or (610) 783-1777.
Overcoming Stress. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Dr. Jeff Chamberlain, a West Chester chiropractor and former chemist, will provide tips on
how to reduce stress.
Arthritis. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m., to
8 p.m.
Dr. William Keenan of McCormick Chiropractic will discuss Arthritis: Preventable, Reversible and what can be done to prevent, treat,
and eliminate its symptoms.
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December 2 (Wednesday)
Adversity and Grief. Chapel, Garden Spot
Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dr. John Chuma will provide a presentation
on The Diamond of Adversity for the Living with
Loss Support Group for those having lost a
spouse or family member due to death.
[email protected] or (717) 3556010.
Children with Autism Becoming Adults. The
Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive,
West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
An autism specialist will discuss transitions

between high school and the adult world, including school disciplinary procedures, when a
child with autism turns 21 during a Chat-nChew bring-your-lunch parent forum.
www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainin
gs, [email protected] or (610)
696-8090 x216.
December 3 (Thursday)
Widowers Breakfast. Concord Room, Garden
Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New
Holland. 8 a.m.
Monthly breakfast and a time of fellowship
are provided for men who have lost a spouse
due to death.
355-6203.
Stump the Chumps. Montgomery County
Vets Center, 320 East Johnson Highway, Norristown. Noon to 2 p.m.
Valley Forge Chapter of MyVA will assist veterans with issues involving computers, mobile
devices and technology during this Stump the
Chumps event.
(877) 927-8387.
Drive Overdrive. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Processes to locate, borrow and download
electronic books from the Chester County Library System, along with various eBook formats such as Kindle, PDF and MP3 will be
demonstrated.
suggtested registration at [email protected]
or (610) 321-1710.
Town Hall Meeting. Chapel, Garden Spot
Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
State Sen. Ryan Aument will discuss state
issues with constituents.
Free Activity, with further information at
[email protected] or (717)
355-6007.
Childrens Choir Concert. Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. 7 p.m.
Repeated Saturday, December 3, and Sunday,
December 6 at other times and locations.
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Mennonite Childrens Choir of Lancaster will

perform its Christmas Concert Series.
Free activity with a free-will offering. Further information is available at
www.mennonitechildrenschoir.org/schedule.ph
p, [email protected] or (717) 4557025.
Arthritic Pets. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m., to
8 p.m.
Veterinarian Ann Caulfield will discuss Caring for the Arthritic Pet, including how to recognize signs of arthritis in a pet and strategies
that can be easily implement at home to keep a
pet comfortable, active, and happy.
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December 4 (Friday)
Country Christmas. Downtown Oxford.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rain date is Friday, December 11.
Variety of activities, including train rides,
carriages, musical performances including a
hand bell choir, tree lighting ceremony, caroling and more will highlight this First Friday
event.
www.downtownoxfordpa.org/CommunityCalendar or (610) 998-9494.
December 4 (Friday)
Christmas Parade. 100-300 Blocks of Bridge
Street, Phoenixville. 7 p.m.
Marching units and Santa Claus will be followed by tree lighting ceremony.
Free activity, with further information available at www.phoenixville.org/events/97 or
(610) 933-8801.
December 4 (Friday)
Old Fashioned Christmas Parade. New and
Market Streets, east on Market, north on Matlack, west on Gay, and south on New Streetsm
West Chester. 7:15 p.m., preceded by Jingle
Elf Run and run at 6:30 p.m.
A dozen bands, floats, hot air balloons,
marchers, a Holiday Village and more will
highlight this event, with live QVC television
broadcasts.
www.greaterwestchester.com/events/oldfashioned-christmas-parade, [email protected] or
(610) 696-4046.
December 5 (Saturday)
Christmas Parade. East Lincoln Highway
from South 1st Avenue to South 11th Avenue,
10 a.m.
Annual event features bands, marchers,
floats, performers, public safety and other vehicles, Santa Claus and more.
Free activity, with further information available at www.coatesvillechristmasparade.com or
(610) 384-2677.
December 4-5 (Friday-Saturday)

Malverns Victorian Christmas. Various locations, Malvern. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting ceremony, musical groups, entertainment, hayrides, horse and pony rides, children activities
and more highlight this annual event.
Free activities with charges for some individual items, with further information available at www.malvernsvictorianchristmas.org or
[email protected].
Photography Class. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn.
10 a.m. to noon.
Photography Jeff Kontur will discuss Understanding Your Camera, including walking
through each button and setting on those participants bring with them.
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 644-0138.
December 4 (Friday)
Tree Lighting. Towns Edge Shopping Center,
100 Towns Edge Drive, Quarryville. 6 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Community tree lighting, Santa and Mrs.
Claus, hot chocolate, ornament decorating and
more will highlight this Southern Lancaster
County Chamber of Commerce-hosted event.
www.southernlancasterchamber.org/events/ch
ristmas-tree-lighting or (717) 413-1580.
IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County,
900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 12:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
Parent workshop will discuss development
of individual education plans (IEPs) for children
with special needs during this final in a threesegment workshop series.
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696-8090 x216.
December 5-6 (Saturday-Sunday)
Saturdays-Sundays, January 9-10, 16-17 and
23-24.
more.
Gingerbread Houses. Henrietta Hankin
Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Grandparents and grandchildren three and
over can bring cardboard milk cartons and a
carrying tray for Spring Chickens and Their
Peeps gathering to make gingerbread houses
Free activity, with frosting and decorations
provided. Further information and suggested
registration is available at [email protected]
or (610) 321-1710.
7 p.m. Repeated Saturday, December 12.
(610) 323-5400.
Firebird Festival. Various locations, Phoenixville. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Various venues of musical entertainment,

culminating in a parade of drummers, dancers,
giant puppets and the lighting of the Phoenix,
part of ancient mythology.
schedules at
www.firebirdfestival.com/home.htm or (610)
933-9199.
Childrens Choir Concert. First Presbyterian
Church, 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster.
4 p.m. Repeated Sunday, December 6 at another location.
December 6 (Sunday)
Children with Special Needs Party. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate
Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2
p.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday party for children with special needs
and their families, including winter-themed
crafts, games and music will be hosted by
Pottstown Autism Special Needs Meetup group.
Free activity, including refreshments, with
further information and required registration at
ndar.asp, www.meetup.com/pottstown-autismspecial-needs-meetup, [email protected]
or (610) 321-1710.
December 6 (Sunday)
Childrens Choir Concert. Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Road, Lancaster. 4 p.m.
December 7 (Monday)
Flu Shots. Coatesville Center for Community
Health, 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to noon.
Ages three and over will be provided with flu
shots by the Chester County Department of
Health.
required appointments at
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December 7 (Monday)
Pardons and Expungements. Coatesville
Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Repeated Wednesday, January 20.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
attorney will discuss the processes for expungements and pardons of criminal records to
aid in employment and other purposes.
December 7 (Monday)
Compter Scams. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton). 6 p.m. to
7 p.m.
Library personnel will provide information
on how to identify, avoid and prevent becoming
an online victim of scams or identity theft.
December 7 (Monday)
Holiday Weight Gain. Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Certified Nutrition Coach and Personal
Trainer Jennifer Maggiore of Living Well Nutrition will provide strategies to maintain weight
throughout the holiday season.
Lusitania Sinking. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton). 6:30 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Jeff Chamberlain, a West Chester chiropractor and former chemist, will provide tips on
how to reduce stress.
Michelangelos Rome. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ellen Nelson, arts department chair at The
Hill School in Pottstown, will explore the mete-
oric rise of Michelangelo's career from a relatively unknown artist to one of the giants of his
time, using Google Maps to zoom in to locations
where his masterpieces reside.
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Ready to Read. Chick-fil-A, 211 Eagleview
Boulevard, Exton (Lionville. 11 a.m. to noon.
Repeated Wednesdays, January 13 and February 10.
Ready to Read pre-literacy building will incorporate a childrens story time, followed by a
make-and-take craft, in this Chester Springs
Library-hosted event.
Free activity, including a peppermint milkshake, with further information at
ndar.asp, [email protected] or (610)
827-9212.
Live Nativity and Concert. Chapel, Garden
Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New
Holland. 7 p.m.
The Village Voices Choir will lead hymns
and Christmas carols, and costumed actors will
portray the birth of Jesus.
Opening a Checking Account. Coatesville
Foundations of Money Management workshop will provide basics in regard to maintaining a checking account and will qualify eligible
individuals to open a PNC Bank checking account.
required registration for limited seating at
December 10-13 (Thursday-Sunday)
Candlelight Christmas Concerts. Church of
the Saviour, 651 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne.
8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Church choir will perform its annual holiday concerts.
required tickets available at
https://cosnet.org/worship/candlelightchristmas-concerts-2015, [email protected] or
(610) 688-6338.
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Movie Night. Phoenixville Public Library,
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6:30 p.m. to
8:45 p.m.
Jurassic World, a 2015 PG-13 thriller
movie, will be screened.
further information and required registration at
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December 11 (Friday)
Historic District Holiday Tour. Lukens National Historic District, 50 South 1st Avenue,
Coatesville. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Candle lit grounds, carolers, and the
Lukens Band, decorated historic buildings, the
National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, a
train display and Santa highlight this holiday
open house.
further information available at
www.steelmuseum.org/evt15_HolidayOpenHou
se2015.cfm or (610) 384-9282.
December 11 (Friday)
Tree Lighting. East Goshen Township Park,
1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 6 p.m.
Caroling, hot cocoa, an appearance by St.
Nick, announcement of the township house
decorating contents winners, and official lighting of the township Christmas tree by the family donating the most canned goods for the
West Chester Food Cupboard.
www.eastgoshen.org/park-and-rec/events or
(610) 692-7171.
Paws on the Path. Pavilion 5, Nottingham
County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Dogs and their walkers meet for
socialization.
www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610)
932-2589.
Women Writers. St. Andrew's Episcopal
Church, 7 St. Andrew's Lane, Glenmoore
(Ludwigs Corner). 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Womens Writing Circle of published and
non-published writers will discuss the craft of
writing.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 3045370.
Open Hooking. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild will demonstrate and provide assistance to try the craft of
traditional rug hooking.
Christmas Show for Special Needs. Fellowship Hall, St. Pauls Lutheran Church,
104 South Village Avenue, Exton (Lionville).
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Church Troupe of ACT teenage theater
group will perform Rock Nativity Christmas
Show for individuals with special needs and
their families.
registration for limited seating available at
363-6264 x213.
more.
7 p.m.
(610) 323-5400.
Victorian Christmas. Pennypacker Mills,
5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. 2 p.m. to
8 p.m.
A bell choir, Victorian Santa Claus, kerosene
lamps and candles, living historians celebrating
the season, clear toy candy making demonstrations and more highlight this event at home
of early 1900s Pennsylvania Governor Samuel
Pennypacker.
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www.montcopa.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=2689
or (610) 287-9349.
Christmas Parade. Beaver Creek Elementary
School, 601 West Pennsylvania Avenue, east
via Business Route 30, to East Ward Elementary School, 435 Washington Avenue, Downingtown. 3 p.m.
Numerous bands, floats, performers and
Santa Claus will participate in this annual
event.
www.dtownchristmas.com,
Long Hill Home. Kennett Friends Meeting,
125 West Sickle Street, Kennett Square. 3 p.m.
Local author Kathryn Pincus will discuss
her book, Long Hill Home, about an attack on a
woman on her way home, in this Hadley Fund
series presentation.
www.hadleyfund.org, [email protected] or
(610) 444-1855.
December 13 (Sunday)
Christmas Parade. West 1st Avenue from
South Limestone Road East, Parkesburg.
2 p.m.
Bands, floats, marchers and more will highlight this event that includes Santa.
www.kvfd8.com/apps/public/events/eventVie
w.cfm?Event_ID=93 or (610) 857-1504.
December 13 (Sunday)
Live Nativity. Parkesburg Baptist Church,
103 West Street, Parkesburg. 5 p.m.
Birth of Jesus will be portrayed on church
lawn.
857-9135.
December 14 (Monday)
Medicare 101. Chester County Library,
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton). 6 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
APPRISE volunteer Medicare counselors will
provide information on various options available for Medicare coverage in Chester County.
Star Wars Colorama. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
A Star Wars party for fans of all ages will
feature a coloring party of scenes from favorite
Star Wars films, watching Episode VI: Return of
the Jedi (1983, PG, 135 min.) on the librarys
big screen.
Free activity, including pizza and beverages,
with further information at
x132.
Autism Waivers. The Arc of Chester County,
900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Autism Services, Education, Resources, &
Training Collaborative (ASERT) representatives
will explain programs for individuals with autism during a Chat-n-Chew bring-your-lunch
parent forum.
696-8090 x216.
more.
Family Movie Night. Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale. 5:30 p.m.
Movie, popcorn, hot chocolate and electric
train displays will highlight this event.
www.thorndale-umc.org/event-items/familymovie-night-2, [email protected]
or (610) 384-2433.
Winter Begins. 11:48 p.m. Eastern Standard
Time.
Winter solstice starts, resulting in the shortest period of daylight of the year, in contrast to
meteorological winter that started December 1.
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www.timeanddate.com/calendar/decembersolstice.html.
Quiet Christmas Service. Grove Church,
490 West Boot Road, West Chester. 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight, Christmas music and prayer,
with an opportunity to light a candle as a sign
of hope and remembrance of a loved one will
comprise a Quiet Christmas Service interlude
for Christmas workship.
Free activity, including childcare and refreshments, with further information available
at [email protected] or (610) 696-2663.
more.
January 9-10 (Saturday-Sunday)
Saturdays-Sundays, January 16-17 and 23-24.
January 13 (Wednesday)
Repeated Wednesday, February 10.
827-9212.

Saturday-Sunday, January 23-24.
January 16 (Saturday)
Magpie Music. Kennett Friends Meeting, 125
West Sickle Street, Kennett Square. 7 p.m.
Concert music is based on the life and letters of Mary and John Brown, abolitionists
portrayed by Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner,
in this Hadley Fund series presentation.
www.hadleyfund.org, [email protected] or
(610) 444-1855.
January 20 (Wednesday)
Pardons and Expungements. Coatesville
attorney will discuss the processes for expungements and pardons of criminal records to
aid in employment and other purposes.
Street, Phoenxville. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
February 10 (Wednesday)
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827-9212.
Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

Various Days/Time
Sundays
Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 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 birdlife of a private nature preserve during a stroll
through meadows, forests, thickets, and
marsh. Walk is particularly focused on beginning 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 happening at 1,263-acre tract.
Free activity, with further information available at http://www.natlands.org/event/wildwanders-at-cheslen-preserve/2014-03-30 or
(610) 353-5587.
brief, meaningful messages conducted in a

shush-free environment.
Services are held once a month at the following 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) 8910600, 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 3rd 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,
(First Sunday of Month)

Spectrum Kids Can! Annex, Henrietta Hankin
Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Support group for families with autistic children enables young people to play with peers
and use and improve their social skills and
parents an opportunity to review librarys autism resources.
Free activity, with further information available at (610) 321-1724.
Mondays
Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 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 birdlife of a private nature preserve during a stroll
through meadows, forests, thickets, and
marsh. Walk is particularly focused on beginning birders but all skill levels are welcome.
the Preserve available at
www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org.
Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry that reaches out

to enrich the spiritual lives of persons with developmental disabilities, together with their
families, friends and other supportive community 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 accepting atmosphere. Services typically include
lots of music and joyous singing, along with
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.

Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Tuesdays.
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying
individuals with disabilities in finding work,
maintaining employment and supplemental
services.
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www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and required registration at (484) 250-4340.
Tech Group. Community Education Room,
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon
Phoenixville Tech Group brings together
technology users to share knowledge and experience, including helping those who have
limited or no experience with computers.
Free activity, with further information including meeting topics available at
www.phoenixvilletg.com,
[email protected] or (610) 9333013 x132.
Monday-Thursday
After School Program. Westside Community
Center, 430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Students in grades six through 12 will engage in after school tutoring, mentoring, dropin and community service opportunities.
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) 3844115.
Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United
Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Romansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Community residents of all fitness levels
walk to music for one to four miles. Also held
on Wednesdays and Fridays.
486-0189.
(First Mondays)
Whats Cooking in Coatesville? Episcopal
Church of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m.
A healthy meal, along with a cooking
demonstration will be provided by the Chester
County Food Bank and the County Department
of Health
Free activity, with further information is
available at the church at (610) 384-4771.
(Fourth Mondays)
Yarn Caf. Spring City Library, 2 Riverside
Drive, Spring City. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Teens and adults involved in all fiber arts
relax and work on projects over tea and coffee.
requested registration at
ndar.asp, , [email protected] or (610) 948-4130.
Adult Board Games. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Informal gathering of Phoenixville Board
Gamers share games that can be played in a
single setting.
Free activity, with further information available from Nick Lamicela at
[email protected].
(First Mondays)
Girls Night Out. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Girls nine-years-old and above and their
mothers or other older female friends read, enjoy activities and snack.
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.
g=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library,
(First Mondays)
Conservation Book Club. Board Room,
Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square
Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants will learn what they can do to
help the environment through book discussions dedicated to conservation and environmentalism
registration available at
g=CCL, [email protected], or (610) 280-2645.
Tuesdays
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also
available Mondays.
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Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying

individuals with disabilities in finding work,
maintaining employment and supplemental
services.
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm
unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and required registration at (484) 250-4340.
(Fourth Tuesdays)
Community Caf. West Grove United Methodist 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) 8699334 or [email protected].
Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Individuals with computer questions, needing 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, Phoenixville. 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.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 3211724
T.I.M.S. New Life in Christ Fellowship,

1 South 5th 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-American 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 information 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 Avenue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants can chose from the Librarys
selection of board or Wii games, or bring their
own, as they play games and meet friends.
Free activity, with beverages provided. Further information is available from Chris Knupp
at (610) 805-4603.
(Second Tuesdays)
Guys Read. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs
Corner). 6:30 p.m.
Third through sixth grade boys and their
dads or other older male friends read, enjoy
activities and snack.
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 inform, empower, support and inspire individuals
to achieve lives they want to lead.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected]
or (484) 706-2110.
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about the writing process, read work aloud,

and obtain and offer input on material read.
Free activity, with further information available from Eric Parmer at [email protected].
(Fourth Tuesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repeated
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays.
Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and computer tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to assist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Microsoft Word to create and format a resume, saving a resume file and e-mailing it as an attachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web navigation, completing an online application, and
using Indeed to find job listings and apply for
employment. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse.
Further information and required registration for limited seating are available at
x132.
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].
Bilingual Family Storytime. Second Floor

Childrens Department, Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Bilingual English/Spanish family storytime
features stories, songs, fingerplays, and an introduction to American Sign Language.
http://mnl.mclinc.org/childrens/indexch.html
#Sleepytime or (610) 278-5100.
Wednesdays
Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club. Hatfield 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 identification 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.
Second Tuesday
ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the
Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informal
English as a Second Language (ESL) gathering
for ages 21 and over, with participants engaging in English-only conversations ranging from
telling jokes and singing songs to sharing recipes and discussing philosophical and historical
topics, geography, and family and work related
issues.
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.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected].

(Third Tuesday)
Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the second Thursday.
Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers
offers writer education, empowerment, and critiques, with an opportunity to ask questions
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].
(Second Wednesdays)
Free Seniors Legal Clinic. Room 130, Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,
West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon.
(LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a variety 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, Delaware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m.
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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.
ndar.asp or [email protected].
Second and Fourth Wednesdays)
Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to
win book prizes, from recent to older editions.
(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 provide parents with children up to age five an opportunity 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 community 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 permitting, 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.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 3809622 x2430.
(First and Fourth Wednesdays)

ESL Conversation. Burke Room, Chester
County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,
Exton. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Relaxed, informal gathering, hosted by the
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization
Center (OIC) will engage participants in American English-only conversations, including
jokes, recipes, philosophy, historical and geographical topics with respect for individual
homelands, languages, and traditions.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected].
(Fourth Wednesdays)
Computer Basics for Job-Seekers. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Repeated 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesdays.
Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and computer tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to assist the unemployed and underemployed in
learning job-seeker tasks such as using Microsoft Word to create and format a resume, saving a resume file and e-mailing it as an attachment, uploading and copying/pasting a
resume to a job application, basic Web navigation, completing an online application, and
using Indeed to find job listings and apply for
employment. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse.
Further information and required registration for limited seating are available at
x132.
Community Walk. Genesis Health Care
Building, Union and State Streets, Kennett
Square. Noon.
Any individual can join a walk to Anson B.
Nixon Park as part of the Activate Kennett
Square health initiative.
Free activity, with further information available from [email protected].
Bridge Playing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs
(Ludwigs Corner). Noon to 3 p.m.
Bridge players gather for cards on most
Wednesdays.
this no-registration event available at
g=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Libr
ary or (610) 321-1710.
(First Wednesdays)
Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
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2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m.

on the first Friday of the month.
Workshop acquaints job-seekers with available online resources that provide self-assessment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
required registration available with Mark Pinto,
adult services director, at [email protected] or
(610) 933-3013 x32.
(Second Wednesdays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoenixville 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 Systems Overdrive service.
(610) 933-3013 x32.
Freedom from Smoking Clinics. Phoenixville 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) 9831021.
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.
Job-Seeker Support. YWCA Tri-County Area

Adult Literacy Center, 1830 East High Street,
Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekly Job-Seekers Connection support
group is designed to provide a supportive environment on how to obtain assistance in revising resumes, write cover letters, start an internet-based job search, and maximize job search
visibility, supplementing adult literacy classes
and a six-week Job Skills Program, for eligible
area residents.
Free activity, with further information on the
group at
www.facebook.com/ywcatricountyarea/photos/
a.468031103259613.106123.14287390244200
3/813804245348962/?type=1, on the adult
literacy and other workforce development components for eligible residents at
www.ywcatricountyarea.org/adultliteracy.html, or at (610) 326-7323.
(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) 4594141, [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.
Free activity, with further information available 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 supplemental insurances.
appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484)
933-4955.
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(Second and Fourth Thursdays)

Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon
Caf, 105 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne.
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Womens Resource Network coordinates
this informal group for women, led by a human resources professional, to hone networking skills and meet other persons in the
area.
$5 suggested donation. Further information
and registration is available at (610) 687-6391.
(Second Thursdays)
Blood Pressure Screenings. Kennett Area
Senior Center, 427 East Walnut Street, Kennett
Square. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Neighborhood Health Agencies conducts
blood pressure screenings for individuals age
60 and up.
Community Coffee Klatch. The Market at
Liberty Place, 148 West State Street, Kennett
Square. 11 a.m. to noon.
Coffee and conversation to help develop and
maintain community vibrancy through intergenerational connections is an initiative of the
Kennett Inter Gen Coalition.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 717-2180.
(Third Thursdays)
Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch
(Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m.
A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller or
suspense genre will be discussed.
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 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.
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 12th grades, at 4 p.m. at various locations and transports them to the Camp for Bi-
ble study, snacks and fun in their own age

groups. They are returned to the same locations by 6 p.m.
www.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fallprograms.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.
(First Thursday)
Soup and Sandwiches. Honey Brook Presbyterian 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.
Free activity, with further information available 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 Library, 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.
Fatherhood Program. American African
Youth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fathers Know group, using the National Fatherhood Initiative 24/7 Dad curriculum,
challenges fathers to be a positive force within
their families and communities.
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able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordinator, 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 stories, rhymes and music with the whole family.
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 attendance required. Further information is
available at (610) 280-2630.
(Second Thursday)
Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the third
Tuesday.
Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers
offers writer education, empowerment, and critiques, with an opportunity to ask questions
about the writing process, read work aloud,
and obtain and offer input on material read.
Free activity, with further information available 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 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m.
A family support group for those who have
loved ones in the juvenile, county, state or federal justice systems will meet for the first time
to learn about supports available to families
and ways in which they can cope with circumstances being experienced.
Free activity, with further information available at www.facebook.com/pages/Families-ofIncarcerated-Loved-Ones-Chester-CountyPa/326328557464276,
Freedom from Smoking Clinics. Phoenixville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also available bi-monthly on
Wednesdays.
American Lung Associations eight-session
smoking cessation program, including nicotine
replacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to

8:30 p.m. starting in January, March, May,
July, September and November.
required registration is available at (610) 9831021.
Young Life Teen Night. Bridge Academy
Community Center (BACC), 570 Olive Street,
Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
High schoolers have games, skits, a devotional and fun time with friends. Includes a
short Bible study and a focus on developing a
mentoring relationship.
Free activity. Further information and registration available from Josh and Jordan Crans,
BACC directors, at (610) 466-9505 or at
[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 registration is available at (610) 687-6391.
Civil Air Patrol - Chester County Composite
Squadron. Coatesville area locations. 7 p.m.
9 p.m.
An official auxiliary of the United State Air
Force. Provides rescue/relief, leadership and
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.
http://webapps.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.
asp?a=1552&q=621757 and registration required at
www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1254 or (610)
344-6415.
(First Friday)
Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public
Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.
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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 available online resources that provide self-assessment, job profiles, local job openings, company
research, networking, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
(610) 933-3013 x32.
Second Fridays)
Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,
Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also presented 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 Systems 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.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or 610) 869-9334.
(Third Fridays)
Child Car Seat Checks. Limerick Fire Station, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick.
Montgomery County Health Department certified car seat technicians will provide inspections of child safety seats, along with education
on the proper way to install one to ensure proper 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 residents, with required appointments available at
[email protected] or (610) 278-5119. Further information, including clinics in Norristown 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 5th Avenue,
Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Single Women in Fellowship Together
(SWIFT) and their children meet for dinner,
fellowship, discussion of life issues, worship
and prayer.
Free activity, including childcare, with further information available at (610) 384-3344
x153, Lisa Gallimore at [email protected] or
Tori Fisher at [email protected].
First Friday Family Film (F4). Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Avenue,
Berwyn. 7 p.m.
A monthly family movie will be shown.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 644-0138.
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-theMove-An-Initiative-of-Activate-ChesterCounty/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-yearolds to birding as this look, listen for and identify bird species at Bucktoe.
Free activity, including a light, healthy
snack, with required registration at (302) 2392334.
(Fourth Saturday)
Free Employment Counseling. Phoenixville
Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon.
Ernie Tidball, the Librarys computer instructor and a senior information technology
audit consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares,
will provide assistance with resume writing,
developing a career plan, making more effective
decisions about a career, assessing best job
options through career assessments and other
tools, developing job search skills, finding
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work-life balance, resolving personal conflicts

with bosses and coworkers, and navigating job
stress, career transitions and other difficult
employment issues in individual half-hour employment counseling sessions.
required registration available through the
Adult Events Calendar at
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or (610) 933-3013
x32.
Spinners & Needlework Group. Reeves
Park, Main Street and Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Phoenixville Public Librarys Phoenixville
Spinners & Needlework Group will work on
projects.
Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or with Winnie Spoonts at (610) 933-1375.
Children and Youth Art Classes. The Garage Community and Youth Center,
115 South Union Street, Kennett Square.
Chester County Art Association is providing art classes for youth ages three
through 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages
seven to 10 and Teen Anime.

(Third Saturdays)
Reading Time for Children and Youth.
Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. Various times
Extended story and reading times for children and youth of all ages, including open storytime for all ages from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; tween
time for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m.
and The Banned teen book club from ages 13
to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
required registration for limited space, at (610)
384-4115.
"No Shushing" Worship Service. Avondale
Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy with
Christ) service will include the EPIC PRAISE
band and is designed particularly for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young
adults, families and others.
Additional information is available
www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 2682919.
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.
Coatesville Sandy Hill Community
Church, 420 South Sandy Hill Road, Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, from October 12 for 13 weeks. Further information is
available at
http://www.sandyhill.net/ministries/griefshare-ministry or (610) 857-3959.
Exton/Lionville Seminar Room 2, Calvary
Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon
Drive at Route 113 (rear entrance). 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. Mondays, from September 14 through
December 14. Further information and registration is available at
www.griefshare.org/groups/46441,
www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays,
West Chester Second Floor, Grove United
Methodist Church, 490 West Boot Road.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9
through December 9. Further information,
registration and childcare is available at
www.griefshare.org/groups/58176 or (610)
350-9372.
Kennett Square Willowdale Chapel,

675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays year around. Further information is
available at
www.willowdalechapel.org/griefshare or from
Denny Dunagan at [email protected].
Further information and other local and
national locations may be found at
www.griefshare.org. Information on locations
for the single session GriefShare Surviving the
Holidays is available at
www.griefshare.org/holidays.
DivorceCare Weekly video/support group for
those struggling with separation or divorce,
even years later. . Each session is self-contained so individuals can join the group at any
time.
Drive at Route 113 Drive (rear entrance).
7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, from September 14 to December 14. Further information
and registration is available
www.divorcecare.org/groups/60264,
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www.divorcecare.org. Information on locations
for the single session DivorceCare Surviving the
Holidays is available at
www.divorcecare.org/holidays.
Single & Parenting Weekly video/support
group for those struggling with the situation of
being a single parent. Each session is self-contained so individuals can join the group at any
time.
Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays,
from September 14 through December 7.
Further information and registration is available at
www.singleandparenting.org/groups/60860,
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. program

Tuesdays, except for Christmas. Childcare
available. Further information is available from
John Neider, outreach pastor, at
Gilbertsville Room 205-207, New Hanover
United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike.
7 p.m. Thursdays. Free-will offering. Babysitting available. Further information is available
from Ralph B. Freed at (610) 323-2017.
675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays. Childrens Celebration Station (Pre-Covery) Program for ages birth through fifth grade.
www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery or
from Nance Weber at
Parkesburg Playground Entrance, Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road (formerly at
Kingsway Church, Sadsburyville). 6:15 p.m.
family meal, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare available 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].
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. Mondays. No fee. Further information is available
at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery
or from Justin Stefanosky at
Christ-Centered Recovery (Year Around)
Support for Those Struggling with Any Type of
Habits, Compulsions or Addictions or Having
Lived in a Family with Addictive Traits.
Kennett Square Church of the Open Door,
210 South Broad Street, from 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Thursdays, except Thanksgiving and
Holy Thursday. Further information is available from Rev. Susan Worrell at (610) 4442400.
Parents with Prodigals Former 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 Drive (rear entrance).
7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of
the month from September through June, with
no meeting the last Tuesday in December. Further information is available from Cindy Wanamaker at [email protected] or at (484)
753-2604.
Unemployment and Underemployment - Several networking/support are available at area
churches for persons who are unemployed or
unemployed, with each providing its own variety of specific services in support of those who
participate:
Downingtown (Exton/Lionville) JobSeekers meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays in Conference 2 at Calvary Fellowship
Church, 95 West Devon Drive (rear entrance) 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].
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Wayne A one-on-one Employment Guidance Ministry, along with periodic special employment related events to aid jobseekers is
available at St. Davids Episcopal Church, 763
South Valley Forge Road, Malvern. Further information 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 information is available from Elisabeth Hartwell
at [email protected] or (610) 6960554.
Joseph's People Six area affiliates meet
during the month:
Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Joseph's Parish, 338 Manor Avenue
(Route 322), in the parish meeting room
behind the school at the back of the
property. Further information about
the affiliate is available by leaving a
message at (610) 873-7117.
Berwyn/Main Line 7 p.m. to 8:20
p.m. on the first and third Thursdays at
the Haggenbach Room, St. Monicas
Parish Center, 601 First Avenue. Further information is available from Bob
Schubert at (610) 755-2398 or
[email protected].
Central Delco -- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
three different locations: on the first
Tuesday in the St. Francis Room at St.
Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 North
Providence Road, Media, with further
information at [email protected]
or (610) 873-7117; the second Tuesday
in the Parish Hall Rear Entrance, St.
Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester
Pike, Upper Darby; and the third Tuesday in Hassler Chapel, Media Presbyterian Church, 30 East Baltimore Pike,
Media, with further information at
[email protected].
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 Catharine's of Siena Parish Center.
2427 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading.
Further information is available from
John Senick, facilitator, at (610) 7794005.
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 information is available from John Colgan at
[email protected].
Additional information on all St. Josephs
People chapters is available at
www.josephspeople.org.
September 9-November 11 (Wednesdays)

Financial Literacy. Grove United Methodist
Church, 490 West Boot Road, West Chester.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dave Ramseys Financial Peace University is
designed to help participants gain control of
their finances, eliminate debt, and develop a
strong financial foundation for their lives, with
an introductory class on September 9 and a
nine-week series starting September 16.
Reduced fee of $25 per individual or couple,
with childcare also available. Further information and required registration is available with
Pastor Bron Yocum at
[email protected].
Care Mondays
In addition to ministries listed in those categorized above, the following are held from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Fellowship of
Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route
113, Exton/Lionville. Further information is
available at
Chronic Pain Seminar Room 6 on the
first and third Mondays, with group
support for others experiencing chronic
pain.
Marriage Oneness Green Room,

starting September 14, with a videobased class facilitated by representatives of FamilyLife to provide support for
those struggling with marriage or seeking to enhance an already great marriage.
Fresh Encounter Prayer Prayer
Chapel, for those desiring prayer for
their own situations or for others.
College Moms in Prayer Seminar
Room 8, for mothers wishing to pray for
students encountering all types of college situations.
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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 encouraged to use contact data provided to confirm 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 including 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, Pottstown.
Wolfs Hollow County Park, 150 Wolfs Hollow 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 Norwood Road, off State Route 282 at Downingtown. The Struble Trail, a work in progress,
will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glenmoore, 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, multiuse recreational trail for nature enthusiasts,
picnickers and other recreational users. Additional 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. Hibernia and Nottingham County Parks daily and
Springton Manor on weekends. All ages can
borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes on a firstcome, first-serve basis through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissions (PFBC) Fish-
ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may be

borrowed April through November, with checkouts 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/openspace/pdfs/MuniPrkBrochure.pdf.
Pennsylvania State Parks Pennsylvania
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation 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 construction. Hopewell Furnace is an early American 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 apple orchard, charcoal, the Furnaces water
wheel and iron ore mines, its role in the American 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 programs. Check the website for information
about other times of the year and other activities. 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 encampment 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
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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 National Parks Service in Pennsylvania and adjoining states, with some providing free admission. www.nps.gov.
Free lifetime admission to recreation areas
managed by five federal agencies also is available to all persons with permanent disabilities.
Further information on Access Pass is available
at www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html.
Nature Preserves Natural Lands Trust
maintains 18 nature preserves in Chester and
adjoining counties that include agriculture, forest 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 museum, 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, mature 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) 6475300.
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
18th century, the fashionable spa village attracted visitors seeking healing waters and social interaction and, during the American Revolution, 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. Today, 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, Nottingham. 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. Friday (production may not be occurring on Fridays). 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 binocular stations help provide a 360-degree panoramic view of the Conestoga and Brandywine
Valleys. Picnicking, bird watching, kite and
radio-controlled glider flying, and other activities 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.
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 Underground 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 container. 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) 3472237.
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn
Baptist Road, Devon. Over a mile of paved
walkways go through native woodland with labeled 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.
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Collection of items represents a mans life and

a nations history from Chadds Ford, including
American Revolution history to Civil War memorabilia. 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 available at
www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm,
[email protected], or (610) 5824900.
Historic Newtown Square - Over 100 historical 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 afternoons in July and August. The Paper Mill
House Museum at 2 Paper Mill Road, a residence 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 Newtown 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 Octogonal Schoolhouse, and the 1860 Bartram
Bridge.
www.historicnewtownsquare.org/museum
(610) 975-0290.
Landscape Arboretum at Temple UniversityAmbler - 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler.
Established as the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture 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. Further information is available at (610) 459-2359,
at [email protected] or at
www.newlingristmill.org.
Pennsylvania Veterans Museum - Media Armory, 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. Exhibits and collections of more than 225,000 objects 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 different ornamental plants, walking trails and a
horticultural library are available on the
Swarthmore College campus grounds. The library contains over 1,300 garden-related
books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs,
newsletter; and a collection of brochures from
gardens worldwide. The Arboretum is open
from dawn to dusk daily and the offices and
library are open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and
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1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

www.scottarboretum.org. (610)-328-8025.
www.wingsoffreedommuseum.org or (610) 267280-2072.
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) 3533644.
Villanova University Arboretum and Art
Gallery 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova. The campus has been designated an arboretum with the public welcome to enjoy two,
one-mile self-guided walking tours. The Gallery of Art, located in the Connelly Center, generally 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.
Delaware State
Delaware Art Museum - 2301 Kentmere
Parkway, Wilmington, DE. A private, nonprofit museum best known for its large collection 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.
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum 1155

Easton Road, Horsham. The Delaware Valley
Historical Aircraft Association restores and displays 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. Saturday and Sunday.
Delaware Center for Horticulture 1810

North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE. Gardens 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 admission to military personnel and their families
from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.
www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/inde
x.php. [email protected].
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Free activity, with further information available at

Choirs will perform from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

An autism specialist will discuss transitions

Mennonite Childrens Choir of Lancaster will

December 4-5 (Friday-Saturday)

Various venues of musical entertainment,

Free activity, with further information at

Free activity, with further information available at

January 16-17 (Saturday-Sunday)

make-and-take craft, in this Chester Springs

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

brief, meaningful messages conducted in a

(First Sunday of Month)

Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry that reaches out

Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying

T.I.M.S. New Life in Christ Fellowship,

about the writing process, read work aloud,

Parent Support Group. Main Choir Room,

Bilingual Family Storytime. Second Floor

Warwick Walkers. Upper Parking Lot,

Free activity, with further information available at [email protected].

Brandywine Query. Caf Lindo, 109 South

to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at

(First and Fourth Wednesdays)

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m.

Job-Seeker Support. YWCA Tri-County Area

(Second and Fourth Thursdays)

ble study, snacks and fun in their own age

able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordinator, at (484) 356-8935 or

replacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m.

Community residents of all fitness levels

work-life balance, resolving personal conflicts

Free activity, with further information available at (610) 444-6464.

Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling

Kennett Square Willowdale Chapel,

[email protected] or (610) 3637171 x2154.

dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. program

Celebrate Recovery for Teens (Year Around)

West Grove 7 p.m. on the fourth

September 9-November 11 (Wednesdays)

Marriage Oneness Green Room,

Free Admission Opportunities for Family Day Trips

ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may be

tour. Buildings are open different hours.

served many of these original structures and

Collection of items represents a mans life and

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road,

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

www.wingsoffreedommuseum.org or (610) 267280-2072.

Thomas Massey House (1696) Springhouse

Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum 1155

Delaware Center for Horticulture 1810

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