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Ongoing Current/
Tuesdays Through Summer
Girls and Success. Community Center, Indian Run Mobile Home Park, 1 Lenape Way, Honey Brook. 5:30 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
State Trooper Waleska Gonzalez will take ages 13
through 18, though a 16-week Walking Girls to Success
initiative to build a positive mentoring relationship using
real life experiences to teach alternative behaviors for
positive results.
Free activity, including snacks, with further information and required registration at (610) 486-6181.
Through October 13 (Thursdays)
FARM. High and Charlotte Streets, Pottstown. 4 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Farm and artisan regional market combines music and
other entertainment with fresh, locally grown agricultural
products and hand-made artisan goods.
Free activity, with charges for products. Further information is available at www.pottstownfarm.org,
MarketInfo@PottstownFARM.org or (610) 323-5400.
Saturdays Through Summer
Bird Walks. Main Parking Lot, John James Audubon
Center, 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Family-oriented, guided bird walk will explore Mill
Grove.
Free activity, with further information at
www.montcopa.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23,33, or (610)
666-5593.
October 3-28 (Weekdays)
Quilt Exhibit. West Campus Gallery, Montgomery
County Community College, 16 West High Street,
Pottstown. 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays.
Juried show of 26 art quilts depicting ways that
Americas 401 National Parks are being impacted by climate change, water pollution, air pollution and other
human-caused phenomena will be on display in this
Schuylkill River Heritage Area-hosted event, including an
opening reception on Wednesday, October 5.
Free activity, with further information at
www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5972,
info@schuylkillriver.org or (610) 945-0200.
Montgomery: www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?
NID=1024
Many of these services are available to out-of-county
residents.
Summer Reading and Children Programs. Local area libraries. Various times.
Summer reading and other programs for children of all
ages, adults and families are underway or scheduled at
many local libraries throughout the area.
Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes, special
activities and other incentives to participate.
Participants will learn about available resources to assist during times of financial hardship and how to create a
spending plan that fits current income.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.eventbrite.com/e/living-on-a-littlehow-the-financial-stability-center-can-assist-youworkshop-tickets-22222150049 or (610) 792-9282 x208.
September 13 (Tuesday)
Medicare 101. Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper
Gulph Road, Strafford. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
APPRISE volunteer counselor will provide information on Medicare Basics, including types of plans and
Primarily free activities, with further information and schedules what they cover.
available through various library websites and calendars at:
Free activity, with further information and required
Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us
registration at
Chester County: www.ccls.org
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
rcampion@ccls.org or (610) 688-7092 x204.
Delaware County: www.delcolibraries.org
Lancaster County: www.lancasterlibraries.org
Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org
September 15 (Thursday)
Effective Websites. Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper
Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various locations.
Gulph Road, Strafford. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hospitals throughout the area will host a series of Fall
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) repreLook Good Feel Better beauty technique workshops by
sentative will discuss Main Ingredients for an Effective
the American Cancer Society for women coping with canWebsite for small business and others.
cer treatments.
Free activity, with further information and required
Free activity, including a makeup kit, with further inregistration at
formation as to dates and sites and registration available
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
at
snewell@ccls.or or (610) 688-7092 x204.
www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/r
esource-detail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 227-2345.
September 17 (Saturday)
Art and Craft Show. Log House Field, Kerr Park,
Ongoing Individual Events
20 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown. 9 a.m. to
September 12 (Monday)
2 p.m.
College Admissions. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
Music and arts and crafts exhibits will highlight this
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 6:30 p.m. to
event.
7:30 p.m.
Free activity, with further information at
Independent college admissions consultant David
www.downingtown.org/LogHouseArtCraftShow.html,
Clark will help college-bound students and parents dedtownhistoric@gmail.com or (610) 269-0344.
mystify how colleges make admissions decisions, along
with providing tips for finding financial aid.
September 17 (Saturday)
Free activity, with further information and required
Hazardous Waste Collection. Spring-Ford 9th Grade
registration at
Center, 400 South Lewis Road, Royersford. 9 a.m. to
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
3 p.m.
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
Household hazardous waste will be collected by
Montgomery County.
September 13 (Tuesday)
Free activity, with further information at
Job Fair. SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road,
www.montcopa.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3352
Pottstown. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
or (610) 278-3618.
Here to Help Job Fair, hosted by State Sen. John C.
Rafferty, Jr., will feature employers anticipating immediSeptember 17 (Saturday)
ate or within 90 days hiring, along with other resources
Harmony Day. Borough Park, 71 Pequea Avenue, and
for job-seekers.
Honey Brook Fire Company Grounds, 679 Firehouse
Free activity, with further information at
Lane, Honey Brook. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
www.senatorrafferty.com/files/2016/07/Rafferty-JobMusic, cruise-in car show, quilt show, kids games,
Fair-Flyer-for-constituents.pdf or (610) 831-8830.
story teller and more will highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
September 13 (Tuesday)
www.facebook.com/Honey-Brook-Harmony-DayLiving on a Little. Financial Stability Center,
183956571659019 or (610) 246-6123.
479 Thomas Jones Way Suite 500, Exton. 2 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
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September 17 (Saturday)
Archaeological Day. Newlin Grist Mill, 219 South
Cheyney Road, Glen Mills. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors can assist archaeologists in different excavations, sift, clean and process artifacts, along with a Kids
Dig and artifact displays from around the region.
Free activity, with further information at
www.newlingristmill.org/archaeology or (610) 459-2359.
September 17 (Saturday)
Funfest. Fayette Street from 1st to 6th Avenues, Conshohocken. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Race, music, children activities, community resources
and vendors will highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.conshohockenpa.gov/publicinformation/funfest.aspx or (610) 828-1092.
September 17 (Saturday)
World Peace. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 10:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m
Former adjunct professor and drug counselor David
Low, author of Universal Spiritual Philosophy and Practice, will discuss A 40-Year Journey: Six Groups, Four
Gurus, and Insights about World Peace.
Free activity, with further information and suggested
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
September 17 (Saturday)
Federal Justice. Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper
Gulph Road, Strafford. 11 a.m. to noon.
Former federal prisoner Richard Johnson will discuss
his experiences with the American justice and penal systems.
Free activity, with further information at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
snewell@ccls.or or (610) 688-7092 x204.
September 17 (Saturday)
Kids Expo. Brandywine Youth Club Fieldhouse, 43
Thornton Road, Glen Mills. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Zoo, kids activities,
community resources and more will highlight this State
Sen. Tom Killion-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.senatorkillion.com/files/2016/07/KidsExpoFlyer.pd
f or (610) 358-5183.
September 17 (Saturday)
Pirate Festival. Market Square Memorial Park, 4 East
Delaware Street, Marcus Hook. 11 a.m to 6 p.m.
Full pirate encampment with period tents, demonstrations, and showcasing of their wares, firearms and cannons, along with games, live pirate music, face painting,
pony rides, petting zoo, crafters and more.
Free activity, with further information at
www.marcushookps.org/piratefestival.php,
mhps1@hotmail.com or (610) 587-7409.
September 17 (Saturday)
Party in the Park. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road,
Chesterbrook. 4 p.m. to dark.
Annual Tredyffrin Township Day will include the
90th anniversary of the township police department and
50th anniversary of the township library, with music, a
magician, endless storytime, communit resources, touch a
truck and more, culminating with fireworks.
Free activity, with further information at
www.tredyffrin.org/home/showdocument?id=7270 or
(610) 644-1400.
September 18 (Sunday)
Hazardous Waste Collection. Penn State Brandywine,
25 Yearsley Mill Road (Route 352), Media. 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.
Household hazardous waste will be collected by
Delaware County.
Free activity, with further information at
www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/1295 or (610)
892-9627.
September 18 (Sunday)
Restaurant Festival Gay street from Matlack to Darlington Streets and Market Street from Darlington to High
Streets. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Rain Date is Sunday, September 25.
Three stages of music, over 60 restaurant and food
vendors and more than 100 crafters and community information areas highlight this event.
Free activity, with charges for many individual items.
Further information is at www.west-chester.com/393/TheChester-County-Restaurant-Festival or (610) 692-7574.
September 18 (Sunday)
Great Valley Power Lines Tredyffrin Public Library,
582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
J. Michael Morrison will relate the story of local lineman, Slim Morrison, who inspired a 1934 novel that was
made into the Hollywood movie, Slim, starring Henry
Fonda.
Free activity, with further information at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
snewell@ccls.or or (610) 688-7092 x204.
September 18 (Sunday)
Christian Concert. Family Worship Center, 1000 Troxel
Road, Lansdale. 6:30 p.m.
Keyboard artist and vocalist David Meece will perform in concert and provide a testimony.
Free activity, with free will offering. Further information is at www.familyworshipcenter.org/concerts.php
or (215) 361-2431.
September 19 (Monday)
Medicare 101. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
APPRISE volunteer Medicare counselors will explain
the differences between the different health insurance
plans, including those available in this areas.
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September 21 (Wednesday)
Job Fair. Liberty Place, 313 West Liberty Street, Lancaster. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Over 60 employers will participate in this annual PA
CareerLink Lancaster County event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.jobsforlancaster.com or (717) 509-5613.
September 21 (Wednesday)
Cancer Patients Nutrition. Davis Conference Room,
Jennersville Regional Hospital, 1015 West Baltimore
Pike, West Grove. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sally Meyer, hospital registered dietician, will discuss
Healthy Eating for the Cancer Patient, including tips and
tools to help manage symptoms, maintain strength, feel
good, and optimize recovery.
Free activity, with further information and registration at www.jennersville.com/Jennersville-RegionalHospital/Events/15649.aspx or (610) 869-1396.
September 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Youth Mental Health. Library, Rainbow Elementary
School, 1113 Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 5 p.m. to
9 p.m.
Two-session Youth Mental Health First Aid participants will learn risk factors and warning signs associated
with youth mental health issues.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at
http://files.constantcontact.com/7e583fcb001/b92bf8d7fab3-4baa-b254-9f5d98e2ddb7.pdf ,
Linda.Hershey@holcombbhs.org or (610) 304-7204.
September 22 (Thursday)
Chester County Day Preview. Henrietta Hankin Branch
Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Preview will be provided of the 76th annual showing
of Chester County original, reclaimed, restored, new and
historically significant homes that will be available for
tour the first Saturday in October, said to be the oldest
such event in the country.
Free activity, with further information and suggested
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
September 24 (Saturday)
Mental Health First Aid. Government Services Center,
601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid participants will learn risk
factors and warning signs associated with mental health
issues.
Free activity, including lunch, with further information and required registration at ,
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/34673,
ChescoMHFATrainings@gmail.com or (610) 344-6265.
September 24 (Saturday)
Fall Expo. West Chester Senior Center, 530 East Union
Street, West Chester. 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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Health screenings, information on a variety of seniorfocused situations, including care transitions and Medicare, and a prescription drug take back box highlight this
event, formerly the Fall Prevention Awareness Expo
Free activity, with further information at
www.wcseniors.org/spring-health-expo or (610) 4314242.
September 24 (Saturday)
Auto Grand Prix. 100-300 Lincoln Highway,
Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Some 50 vintage cards and motocycles will race
along a 2.5-mile course of Lincoln Highway, with bands
and other activities in Gateway Park at South First Avenue.
Free activity, with further information at
www.coatesvillegrandprix.com or (610) 384-0300..
September 24 (Saturday)
Honey Festival. Cedarville United Methodist Church,
1092 Laurelwood Road, Pottstown. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live bee colonies, information on plants that attract
bees and harmful pesticides, 2016 Pennsylvania Honey
Queen, children activities, local honey and produce being
available local honey and other local produce, and more
will highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.cedarvilleumc.org or (610) 326-4173.
September 24 (Saturday)
Senior Expo. Gymnasium, East High School, 450 Ellis
Lane, West Chester. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fu vaccines, SEPTA transit card registration, community information and more will highlight this Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.reptruitt.com/srexpoexhibitor.aspx, and lunch registration at eric.smith@pahousegop.com or (610) 696-4990.
September 24 (Saturday)
Block Party. Church Street, Between Jackson and Dean
Street, Phoenixville. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Music and entertainment, health checks, children activities, church and fire house tours, community services
information and more highlight this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/08/Sept-Church-St-Block-Party.pdf
or (610) 935-1515.
September 25 (Sunday)
Harvest Festival and Bark in the Park. Downtown
Malvern and Burke Park, South Warren Avenue and
Roberts Road, Malvern. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Music, artists and crafters and children activities, with
dogs and their owners taking over the park for information and more highlighting this event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.malvern-festivals.com, infor@malvernbusiness.com
or (610) 644-2240.
September 25 (Sunday)
FallFest. Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue,
Downingtown. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Music and community information highlight this
event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.downingtownfallfest.com, info@dtrcc.com or (610)
269-1523.
September 25 (Sunday)
Wild World of Bats. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Albright College Biology Department Professor
Karen Campbell will introduce the diversity and ecological impact of bats, including photographs of different
types from around the world.
Free activity, with further information and suggested
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
September 25 (Sunday)
Ice Cream Social. Grove United Methodist Church, 490
West Boot Road, West Chester. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Music, children activities including face painting and
moon bounce, and ice cream and toppings highlight this
event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.grovechurch.org/ice-cream-social-september-25th2-4pm, info@grovechurch.org or (610) 696-2663.
September 25 (Sunday)
Regional Night of Prayer. Center for the Arts, Hill
School, 860 Beech Street, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Congregations and individuals throughout the region
will gather for prayer as part of Netzer-hosted event of
church leaders seeking and praying for resurgence in the
kingdom of God in churches and people across southeastern Pennsylvania.
Free activity, with free-will offering. Further information is at www.facebook.com/netzer.org,
connect@netzer.org or (610) 222-0125.
September 26 (Monday)
Beyond Medicare Basics. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 6 p.m. to 7
p.m.
Specialist Adam Krassen will discuss issues above
the basics of Medicare coverage, including plan health
plan differences, what to do if one or both spouses still
are working or someone moves out of state, and comparing supplemental plans with a retiree health plan if one is
offered.
Free activity, with further information and suggested
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
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September 27 (Tuesday)
Endangered Species Smuggling. Henrietta Hankin
Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs.
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local author John F. Dobbyn will discuss his new
novel, Fatal Odds, that delves into international smuggling and illicit trade in endangered species of wild animals, said to be the second most profitable criminal activity in the world.
Free activity, with further information and suggested
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
September 27 (Tuesday)
Parks and Recreation Plan. Scott Middle School,
800 Olive Street, Coatesville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Coatesville Parks, Recreation and Open Space Action
Plan, developed in part through prior citizen meeting, will
be discussed, with a Build a Playground at Patton Park,
300 Charles Street, also scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, October 7.
Free activity, including dinner, with further information and requested registration at
www.brandywinefoundation.org/sites/default/files/Coates
ville%209-27%20Public%20Meeting%20Flier%20%20rev%208.18.pdf, mhayward@natlands.org or (610)
353-5587x312.
September 28-29 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Mental Health First Aid. COAD Group, 467 Creamery
Way, Exton. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Repeated WednesdayThursday, October 5-6, at Coatesville.
Two-session Mental Health First Aid participants
will learn risk factors and warning signs associated with
mental health issues.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at ,
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/34673,
ChescoMHFATrainings@gmail.com or (610) 344-6265.
September 29 (Thursday)
Introduction to LinkedIn. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs. 6:30 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Participants will learn about the business-oriented social network, LinkedIn, including how to use it for managing a career, networking with people in one's field,
finding employment, or marketing a business.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at
http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp,
hhreference@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
September 29 (Thursday)
Legislator Coffee. Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 West
1st Avenue, Parkesburg, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania Rep. Harry Lewis will discuss state
issues with constituents.
Free activity, including refreshments, with further information at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
October 1 (Saturday)
Harvest Festival. Newlin Grist Mill, 219 South Cheyney
Road, Glen Mills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sights, sounds, and smells of colonial America will
include music, blacksmithing, hearth cooking and pretzel
baking, broom and candlemaking, Native American skills.
Hayrides, children activities, artisans and more.
Free activity, with a $5 per car parking fee. Further
information is at www.newlingristmill.org/fall-harvestfestival or (610) 459-2359.
October 5-6 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Mental Health First Aid. Building 5, Room 3-First Floor
VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road,
Coatesville. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Two-session Mental Health First Aid participants
will learn risk factors and warning signs associated with
mental health issues.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at ,
www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/34692,,
chescoMHFATrainings@gmail.com or (610) 344-6265.
October 5 (Wednesday)
Opening Reception. West Campus Gallery, Montgomery
County Community College, 16 West High Street,
Pottstown. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Opening reception for juried show of 26 art quilts, depicting ways that Americas 401 National Parks are being
impacted by climate change, water pollution, air pollution
and other human-caused phenomena, that will be on display in this Schuylkill River Heritage Area-hosted event
weekdays through Friday, October. 28.
Free activity, with further information at
www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5972,
info@schuylkillriver.org or (610) 945-0200.
October 8 (Saturday)
Hazardous Waste Collection. Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Household hazardous waste will be collected by
Chester County.
Free activity, with further information at
www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/1295 or (610)
273-3771 x228.
October 8 (Saturday)
Community Day. Township Park, 900 Buck Run Road,
Coatesville (East Fallowfield Township). 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Zip lining, kids costume parade , pony and hay
Rides, moon bounces, music and entertainment, petting
zoo, community infromation and more highlight this
event.
Free activity, with further information at
www.facebook.com/events/1583105058660188,
pmartin@eastfallowfield.org or (610) 384-7144.
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October 9 (Sunday)
Chili Cookoff. Downtown Streets, West Chester.
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Music, games, and community vendors supplement
this annual event.
Free activity, with charges for some individual items,
including kids activities, with further information at
www.westchesterchilicookoff.com ,
chiliking@westchesterchihlicookoff.com or (484) 4599503.
October 10 (Monday)
Power of Kids Play. Stetson Middle School, 1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child development expert Amy Horbeck will discuss
play and critical life skills that develop as a result of it,
which support children both in school and on the playground, hosted by the district's Preschool Parents Group.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-playhow-to-foster-success-by-teaching-self-control-tickets26924489874?aff=erellivmlt or (484) 266-2700.
October 11 (Tuesday)
Senior Expo. Downingtown Area Senior Center,
983 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Community resources for older Americans will be
available at this State Rep. Harry Lewis-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information and requested
registration at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
October 12 (Wednesday)
Parent Cafe. Connections on High, 238 East High Street,
Pottstown. 10 a.m. to noon. Repeated 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, and in November.
Parents and caregivers of children under 18 years of
age gather to share parenting tips and learn ways to
strengthen their families by building protective factors.
Free activity, including refreshments, childcare and
Spanish interpretation. Further information and required
registration is available at
www.facebook.com/FamilyServicesOfMontgomeryCount
yPA/photos/pcb.10153832255840994/101538322544159
94/?type=3&theater, PFCParentCafe@fsmontco.org or
(610) 326-1610 x324.
October 13 (Thursday)
Job Fair. Coatesville Area Senior Center, 250 Harmony
Street, Coatesville. 62 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Employers and resources for unemployed and underemployed will be available at this State Rep. Harry
Lewis-hosted event.
Free activity, with further information and requested
registration at
www.replewis.com/upcomingevent2016.aspx or (610)
269-1289.
October 15 (Saturday)
Sensory Play Day. Ballfield, Forks of the Brandywine
Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 655 Hibernia Road,
Glenmoore. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children with sensory needs and their siblings will experience multiple sensory based activities in a spacious
outdoor environment where parents can feel supported
and understood, with activities including moon bounce,
rock wall, sheep, crafts, texture and movement play,
hayrides, musical performances, and more.
Free activity, including lunch and snacks, with further
information and registration at www.senoryplayday.com
or (610) 942-2626.
October 25 (Tuesday)
Parent Cafe. Connections on High, 238 East High Street,
Pottstown. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Repeated in morning,
Wednesday November 9, and Tuesday, November 22.
Parents and caregivers of children under 18 years of
age gather to share parenting tips and learn ways to
strengthen their families by building protective factors.
Free activity, including refreshments, childcare and
Spanish interpretation. Further information and required
registration is available at
www.facebook.com/FamilyServicesOfMontgomeryCount
yPA/photos/pcb.10153832255840994/101538322544159
94/?type=3&theater, PFCParentCafe@fsmontco.org or
(610) 326-1610 x324.
October 26 (Wednesday)
Halloween Parade. Market and Gay Streets, Downtown
West Chester. 7 p.m. Rain date is Thursday, October 27.
Bands, cheerleading and dance performances, floats
and other marchers and participants will highlight this
event.
Free activity, with further information and marcher
participation registration, at www.westchester.com/405/Halloween-Parade or (610) 692-7574.
October 29 (Saturday)
Vietnam Vet Commemoration. West Chester High
School, 450 Ellis Lane, West Chester. 2 p.m.
Vietnam veterans in district of State Sen. Tom Killion
will receive a special Vietnam Veterans service lapel pin
that has been produced by the federal government as part
of the 50th anniversary observance of the Vietnam War.
Free activity, with required reservations at
www.senatorkillion.com/vietnam-veterans-50th or (610)
358-5183.
November 9 (Wednesday)
Parent Cafe. Connections on High, 238 East High Street,
Pottstown. 10 a.m. to noon. Repeated 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 22.
Parents and caregivers of children under 18 years of
age gather to share parenting tips and learn ways to
strengthen their families by building protective factors.
Free activity, including refreshments, childcare and
Spanish interpretation. Further information and required
registration is available at
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www.facebook.com/FamilyServicesOfMontgomeryCount
yPA/photos/pcb.10153832255840994/101538322544159
94/?type=3&theater, PFCParentCafe@fsmontco.org or
(610) 326-1610 x324.
November 22 (Tuesday)
Parent Cafe. Connections on High, 238 East High Street,
Pottstown. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Parents and caregivers of children under 18 years of
age gather to share parenting tips and learn ways to
strengthen their families by building protective factors.
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www.ywcatricountyarea.org/adult-literacy.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) 459-4141,
rmkoren@verizon.net, 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
bonnie@thepeacemakercenter.org or (610) 444-3898.
Thursdays
(Fourth Thursdays)
Medicare Counseling. Bard Complex, Petra
Community Housing, 201 South Main Street, Spring
City. By appointment
An APPRISE counselor will be available to seniors
to review health care needs, insurance coverages, copays, prescriptions and supplemental insurances.
Free activity, with further information and
appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484) 933-4955.
(Second and Fourth Thursdays)
Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon Caf, 105
West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Womens Resource Network coordinates this
informal group for women, led by a human resources
professional, to hone networking skills and meet other
persons in the area.
$5 suggested donation. Further information and
registration is available at (610) 687-6391.
Life Study. Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South
Walnut Street, Kennett Square. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Words of Life study is conducted by Rev. Neil
Gutmaker of the United Methodist Church of the Open
Door.
Free activity, with further information available at
(610) 444-4819.
(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.
(Third Thursdays)
Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner).
1 p.m.
A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller or suspense
genre will be discussed.
Free activity, with further information available at
(610) 321-1710.
(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. Further
information is available at
www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afterschool
Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or at (610) 9333013 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 Bible study, snacks and fun in their own
age groups. They are returned to the same locations by 6
p.m.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration at www.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fallprograms.aspx, info@thebridgeacademy.org, or (610)
466-9505.
(First and Third Thursdays)
Youth LEGO Club. Henrietta Hankin Library, 215
Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner. 4
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent, can work
with supplied LEGOs.
Free activity, with further information available at
hhyouthservices@ccls.org or (610) 321-1724.
(First Thursday)
Soup and Sandwiches. Honey Brook Presbyterian
Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook. 4:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m.
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(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 cgerth@verizon.net
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.
Free activity, with further information available at
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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) 3446415.
(First Friday)
Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public Library, 183
Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 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.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration available with Mark Pinto, adult services
director, at mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013 x32.
Second 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.
Free activity, with further information and required
registration available with Mark Pinto, adult services
director, at mpinto@ccls.org or (610) 933-3013 x32.
(Second 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
wgumc@verizon.net 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 carseat@montcopa.org
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.
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 Mondays and
Wednesdays.
Nearby Counties
Christian C. Sanderson Museum 1755 Creek Road
(Old Route 100), Chadds Ford. 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,
info@danielboonehomestead.org, or (610) 582-4900.
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) 9750290.
Landscape Arboretum at Temple University-Ambler 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.htm. (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 info@newlingristmill.org
or at www.newlingristmill.org.
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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):
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most appealing information; please avoid superfluous words such as "wonderful", "great", etc.):
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Contact name, e-mail, telephone, along with any web page that is focused primarily on the specific activity:
Any registration requirements.
We generally use only free activities of a non-commercial nature or those in which a very small, optional materials fee is charged.
Fund-raising activities generally are not published unless there is a good mixture of free activities also available, including free
admission, with a participant having the choice of purchasing incidental items such as food or crafts.
Church events generally are published only if they are separate from normal weekly worship services.
Due to the wide variety of activities available, decisions on publication ultimately are determined on a case-by-case basis in context with
focus of the publications.
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