Spring 2016 Calendar of Events for Children, Individuals and Families in the GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA

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Spring 2016 Calendar of Events for Children, Individuals and Families IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA

UPDATED – April 24, 2016

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Calendar of Events Sections Listed Below: • UPDATED THIS WEEK: Special Activities: Upcoming primarily free activities listed by day over the next several months. • Ongoing Scheduled Activities: Primarily free activities held regularly each week or month. • Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling : GriefShare, DivorceCare, Celebrate Recovery, Mending Hearts, and job-seekers. • Day Trip Destination Sites: Free admission opportunities for individual and family outings. • E-Update Resources TM : Over 40 pages of information about Government and Community Ser- vices, including Employment Resources, for individuals and families.

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Special Activities Ongoing - Current Summer May 6-June 10 (Fridays) Camp Cadet. Various State Police-hosted Art Classes. Kennett Area Senior Center, camp locations and dates. 427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square. Children 12 to 15 years of age (11-13 in 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Chester County) participate in a week-long Artist Rhona Candeloro will conduct a Play- camp to help with discipline, self-esteem, ing with Colors Art workshop, providing indi- teamwork, drug and alcohol education, violence viduals of all proficiency levels an opportunity prevention and other issues facing youth. to express life in color. Free activity, with further information and Free activity, with further information and required registration for limited capacity avail- required registration at (610) 444-4819. able at www.psp.pa.gov/public- safety/Pages/Camp-Cadet-Summer- Through June 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Program.aspx#.Vxd1MnoaJ0w or 15 State Po- Parent Cafes. Connections on High Café, lice Troop headquarters. 238 East High Street, Pottstown. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, 5:3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thurs- Tuesdays – Through Summer days. Girls and Success. Community Center, In- Parents and caregivers of children under dian Run Mobile Home Park, 1 Lenape Way, 18 years will receive and share information on Honey Brook. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. parenting and strengthening families during State Trooper Waleska Gonzalez will take monthly morning or evening sessions hosted by ages 13 through 18, though a 16-week Walking the Pottstown Family Center and the School Girls to Success initiative to build a positive District. mentoring relationship using real life experi- Free activities, including refreshments, ences to teach alternative behaviors for positive childcare and prizes, with further information results. and required registration at Free activity, including snacks, with further www.facebook.com/206334486203267/photos information and required registration at (610) /gm.1712197735723537/580856285417750/? 486-6181. type=3&theater , [email protected] or (610) 326-1610 x324. Saturdays – Through Summer Bird Walks. Main Parking Lot, John James Personal Finance Classes. Victory Christian Audubon Center, 1201 Pawlings Road, Audu- Life Center, 508 King Street, Pottstown, and bon. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. First Floor, Montgomery County Human Ser- Family-oriented, guided bird walk will ex- vices Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown. plore Mill Grove. Genesis Housing Corporation conducts year- Free activity, with further information at around evening classes on different days on www.montcopa.org/calendar.aspx?CID=23,33 , Understanding Credit, Money Management and or (610) 666-5593. Home Buying Basics. Free activity, with further information and Through May 26 (Thursdays) required registration at Parenting and Children Time. Salvation www.genesishousing.org/counseling_schedule2 Army, 137 King Street, Pottstown. 5 p.m. to .html , [email protected] or (610) 275- 7:30 p.m. 4357. Several organizations join to provide an eight-week parent and caregiver series on American Revolution History . Valley Forge playing an active role in children's lives to help National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer them choose healthy futures, with children in- Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and volved in a variety of activities at the same days. time. A trove of family events are offered through- Free activity, including refreshments, with out the summer, along with other times of the further information and required registration at year, with daily guided walks, living history www.fsmontco.org/sites/default/files/STEP%2 demonstrations, Children's Exploration Station 0Parenting%20Partnership%20Flyer%204_201 and Washington Leadership programs, along 6.pdf , [email protected] or (610) 326-1610 with weekend Secrets and Spies tours, story- x341.

Page 2 telling benches, a public archeology program, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Wednes- special events and more. day and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Primarily free activities, with further County park ranger will share stories about information and schedules available at birds, nests and migrations, along with show- www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 783- ing a real nest, with children from birth to five 1000. years. Free activity, with further information at PA CareerLink and Job Search Services . http://pa- Free monthly workshops and other services are chestercounty.civicplus.com/2319/April-2016 available to job-seekers through PA CareerLink or (610) 932-2589. offices in area counties: • Berks: April 25 (Monday) www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/careerlink/Pages/d Parkinson’s Falls. Theater, Garden Spot Vil- efault.aspx lage, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. • Chester: www.pacareerlinkchesco.org 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Delaware: www.delcoworks.org Village physical therapist Amy Fulford will • Lancaster: www.jobs4lancaster.com provide tips and exercises to help prevent falls • Montgomery: and maintain balance to the Parkinson’s Sup- www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=1024 port Group. Many of these services are available to out- Free activity, with further information . For of-county residents. more information at [email protected] or (717) 355-6264. Spring Reading and Children Programs. Local area libraries. Various times. April 25 (Monday) Spring reading and other programs for chil- Student Sexual Assault. Cafetorium, Middle dren of all ages, adults and families are under- School, 115 Rock Raymond Road, Downing- way or scheduled at many local libraries town. 6:30 p.m. throughout the area. Prevention education Carol Intintoli, M.Ed., Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes, will discuss how to prevent sexual assault, how special activities and other incentives to par- to talk with children about the topic, how to ticipate. keep a child safe from online predators, and Primarily free activities, with further information services available to survivors. and schedules available through various library web- Free activity, with further information at sites and calendars at: www.dasd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ash • Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us x?moduleinstanceid=1704&dataid=10711&File • Chester County: www.ccls.org Name=SAAM%20Parent%20Education%20Nigh t.pdf or (610 )269-8460. • Delaware County: www.delcolibraries.org

• Lancaster County: www.lancasterlibraries.org April 25 (Monday) • Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org Dog Sled Race. Struble Room, Chester

County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. locations. Taylor Steele, a Pennsylvania dog sledder, Hospitals throughout the area will host a se- will discuss what it takes to become a musher ries of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty tech- for The Iditarod, a 1,000-mile dog sled race nique workshops by the American Cancer Soci- from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. ety for women coping with cancer treatments. Free activity, with further information and Free activity, including a makeup kit, with registration available at further information as to dates and sites and http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale registration available at ndar.asp , [email protected] , or (610) 280- www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsse 2642. rvices/app/resource- detail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 227- April 26 (Tuesday) 2345. Meet the Lenders. Radisson Hotel Valley

Forge, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia. Ongoing – Individual Occurrences 9 a.m. to noon. April 25, 27-28 (Monday, Wednesday- Both startup and existing small businesses Thursday) will have a forum, hosted by several regional Reading with the Ranger. Oxford Public Li- business groups, to present their financing brary, 48 South Second Street, Oxford. needs to area lenders at brief meetings, with

Page 3 more detailed interviewed being made with April 27 (Wednesday) those providing a match. Checking Account Accessibility. Coatesville Free activity, with further information and Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin- registration at coln Highway, Coatesville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.kutztownsbdc.org/lendermatchm , Repeated Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, [email protected] or (610) 382-3080. June 23, at different times. Foundations of Money Management work- April 26 (Tuesday) shop provides opportunity to qualifying indi- Housing Conversation. Center for Performing viduals unable to open a checking account to Arts, Hill School, 860 Beech Street, Pottstown. do so, in this PNC Bank-presented event. 10 a.m. Free activity, with further information and Community organizations and leaders will required registration at discuss housing issues and concerns in this [email protected] or (610) 383- TriCounty Community Network (TCN)-hosted 4612. event. Free activity, with further information and April 27 (Wednesday) registration at [email protected] or (610) 850- Town Hall Meeting. Chapel, Garden Spot 0181. Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Hol- land. 6:30 p.m. April 26 (Tuesday) Pennsylvania Sen. Ryan Aument will dis- Buying a Car. Struble, Chester County Li- cuss state issues with constituents. brary, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. Free activity, with further information at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. www.senatoraument.com/town-hall or (717) Putting Yourself in the Driver’s Seat will dis- 627-0036. cuss how to create a car buying plan that cre- ates a sound financial decision, including steps April 28 (Thursday) of the car buying process, researching vehicles, Shingles Clinic. West Chester Senior Center, determining financing, searching for available 530 East Union Street, West Chester. 9 a.m. to vehicles and completing the buying process. noon. Additional clinics in May and June in Free activity, with further information and Downingtown, Phoenixville, and Kennett registration available at Square. http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale Chester County residents, ages 60 and over, ndar.asp , [email protected] , or (610) 280- can receive shingles vaccines. 2642. Free activity, with further information and required appointments at April 27 (Wednesday) www.chesco.org/documentcenter/view/32930 SEPTA Senior Passes. Rep. Steve Barrar Of- or (610) 431-4242. fice, One Beaver Valley Road – Suite 100, Chadds Ford. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 (Thursday) Ages 65 and over can obtain new SEPTA Disabilities and College. Room B-137, Pen- passes for free bus and $1 rail rides. nocks Bridge Campus, Delaware County Com- Free activity, with further information and munity College, 280 Pennocks Bridge Road, requested reservations at West Grove. 6 p.m. www.stevebarrar.com/Display/SiteFiles/87/Ot Students with disabilities will learn about herDocuments/SEPTA%20Senior%20ID%20Ev Transitioning to College , including their rights ent%204-11-16.pdf or (610) 358-5925. and responsibilities as a college student and strategies to help succeed. April 27 (Wednesday) Free activity, with further information and Special Needs Transition Planning. The Arc registration at www.dccc.edu/transitioning- of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West college-disability , [email protected] or (610) Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 723-4000. Transition for adolescent children with special needs will be discussed in this final of a April 28 (Thursday) four-part series during this Chat & Chew bring- 3D Printing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li- your-own lunch event. brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs Free activity, with further information and (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Re- required registration at peated Monday, May 2. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/w Key steps to 3D printing using Tinkercad, eblink.aspx?name=arcofcc&id=9 or (610) 696- an online 3D design application, will be dis- 8090. cussed, followed by participant opportunities to develop a project at home or during an addi-

Page 4 tional library session, with optional printing Gardeners will exchange plants, seeds, sto- able to be done in May for a materials fee. ries and information in this non-selling event, Free activity, with further information and although private nurseries are otherwise wel- required registration at come to participate. http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale Free activity, with further information and ndar.asp , [email protected] or (610) 321- required registration at http://pa- 1700. chestercounty.civicplus.com/2319/April-2016 or (610) 383-3812. April 29-May 1 (Friday-Sunday) Squirrel Gallery Art Show. William Garrett April 30 (Saturday) House and Cheever Barn, 260 Spring Road, Trail Hike. Serpentine Preserve, 143 Line Malvern. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to Road, Malvern. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Chester County Trail Club Hike Leader Historic Sugartown will host a revived art Thelma Douglas will lead a hike through Wil- show by more than 30 artists. listown Township’s Serpentine and Natural Free activity, with further information at Lands Trust's Willisbrook Preserves. www.historicsugartown.org/events , Free activity, with further information at [email protected] or (610) 640-2667. www.willistown.pa.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=476 or (610) 644-9077. April 29-May 1 (Friday-Sunday) Student Art Show. American Legion, Broad April 30 (Saturday) Street Entrance, 106 West State Street, Ken- Shredding, Recycling and Drug Take Back. nett Square. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Penn State Great Valley Parking Lot, 30 East Kindergarten through 12 th graders will ex- Swedesford Road, Malvern. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. hibit art work, including photography and 3D Pennsylvania Rep. Duane Milne’s annual pieces, being held with weekend downtown ac- Shredding, Recycling and Prescription Drug tivities. Take Back Day will be held. Free activity, with further information at Free activity, with further information avail- www.historickennettsquare.com/events/stude able at nt-art-show-2016-04-29 , www.duanemilne.com/Display/SiteFiles/92/Ot [email protected] or (610) 444- herDocuments/Milne%20Recylcing%20flyer%2 8188. 02%2016%2016.pdf , [email protected] or (610) 251-1070. April 29 (Friday-) Jazz Concert. Performing Arts Center Lobby April 30 (Saturday) Madeleine Wing Adler Theater, 817 South High Hazardous Waste Recycling. Octorara High Street, West Chester. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. School, 226 Highland Road, Atglen, and Nor- Criterions Jazz Ensemble, featuring West ristown Area High School – North Whitehall Chester University students, will perform. Road Entrance, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown. Free activity, with further information at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/eventsCalendar.aspx?tr Household hazardous waste will be col- umbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D17 lected, with no electronics. 5985869 , [email protected] or (610) 436- Free activity, with further information at 2739. www.chestercountyswa.org/DocumentCenter/ View/1557 or (610) 273-3771 x228 for Chester April 30 (Saturday) County and (610) 278-3618 in Montgomery Humanity Fest. Musser Park, North Lime and County. East Chestnut Streets, Lancaster. 7 a.m. to noon. April 30 (Saturday) Held in concert with the Race for Justice, Skywarn Spotter. Kent County Public Li- ultural diversity resources for equality and jus- brary, 408 High Street, Chestertown, Md. tice will be available, along with ethnic foods, 9:30 a.m. Repeated Friday, June 3, in Limer- locally handmade crafts and fair trade products ick. from around the world. Ages 16 and above will be trained as Na- Free activity, with further information at tional Weather Service Skywarn spotters to www.ywcalancaster.org/news-events/feeds , provide ground observations during adverse [email protected] or (717) 393-1735. weather conditions. Free activity, with further information and April 30 (Saturday) required registration at Plant Swap. Pavilion 4, Hibernia Park, 1 Park www.weather.gov/phi/classes , or Road, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. [email protected] .

Page 5 April 30 (Saturday) Physical therapist Jason Elvin of Kinetic Women’s Expo. Spooky Nook Sports, Physical Therapy will lead a healthy walk along 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim. 9 a.m. to the Schuylkill River Trail in this healthcare 2 p.m. professional healthy activity series, hosted by Beauty, home, health, shopping, finance, Activate Phoenixville Area. technology, nutrition and other women-related Free activity, including a snack, with fur- resources will be available. ther information at Free activity with advance registration at www.facebook.com/ActivatePhoenixville/photo www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-expo- s/a.406922872710996.87379.1372193596813 lancaster-county-2016-tickets-19933723303 , 50/984514858285125/?type=3&theater , or (717) 770-0140. [email protected] or (610) 917- 9890 x25. April 30 (Saturday) Long-Distance Hike. Office, Warwick County April 30 (Saturday) Park, 382 County Park Road, Pottstown. Sheep and Wool Day. Springton Manor Farm, 10 a.m. to noon. 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore. 11 a.m. to Participants will hike part of the Horse-Shoe 3 p.m. Trail, a 140-mile long distance trail, passing Annual shearing of the herd, along with through Warwick County Park on its way from spinning, weaving, rug hooking and knitting Valley Forge to the Appalachian Trail (AT). demonstrations, butter making, fiber dyeing, Free activity, with further information and stage performances, mobile agriculture science required registration at http://pa- lab, artisans and more will highlight this event. chestercounty.civicplus.com/2319/April-2016 Free activity with a $5 parking fee. Further or (610) 469-1916. information is available at www.chesco.org/2307/36633/Sheep-Wool-Day April 30 (Saturday) or (610 ) 942-2450. Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Various locations. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 (Saturday) Local law enforcement agencies will collect Reversing Pre-Diabetes. Oxford Presbyterian unused prescription drugs to keep them out of Church, 6 Pine Street, Oxford. 1 p.m. to the hands of youth, adults and public water 2:30 p.m. supplies in biannual Drug Enforcement Ad- Seminar will highlight the more than ministration event. 80 million Americans with pre-diabetes, but Free activity, with further information, in- only seven percent being aware of it, and how cluding a searchable database of national loca- lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Type 2 de- tions available at velopment. www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/tak Free activity, with further information and eback/index.html and information on year- required registration at (610) 738-2300. around regional drop boxes at https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/GetHelpNow/PillDro April 30 (Saturday) p.aspx . Art Thieves. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn. 2 p.m. to April 30 (Saturday) 3 p.m. Art on the Square. East State and South Robert K. Wittman, author of Priceless and Broad Streets, Kennett Square. 10 a.m. to founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, will dis- 5 p.m. cuss his memoir about recoveries of priceless Emerging artists exhibit and music, coordi- art and antiquities, including the golden armor nated with a student art show at the American of an ancient Peruvian warrior king, a Rodin Legion and a plant sale for part of the time, will sculpture that inspired the Impressionist coincide with Healthy Kids Day activities being movement, and more. held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Broad Street Free activity, with further information and between Cypress and Mulberry Streets. required registration at Free activity, with further information at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale www. historickennettsquare.com , ndar.asp , [email protected] or (610) 644-0138. [email protected] or (610) 444- 8288. April 30 (Saturday) War Room Film. Cornerstone Christian Fel- April 30 (Saturday) lowship, 101 Kylies Road, Coatesville. Prescribe-A-Trail. Covered bridge, Phoenix- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ville Foundry, 2 North Main Street, Phoenix- Showing of War Room movie about the ville. 11 a.m. power of prayer will pre-focus National Day of

Page 6 Prayer and Coatesville observances on Thurs- victory over French forces at the Battle of Pue- day, May 5. bla on May 5, 1862, and Mexican culture. Free activity, with further information at Free activity, with charges for some individ- (610) 384-1375. ual items. Further information is available at www.historickennettsquare.com/events/cinco- April 30 (Saturday) de-mayo-2016 or (610) 335-6327. Local Music Concert. Chapel, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Hol- May 1 (Sunday) land. 7 p.m. French Alliance Day. Washington Memorial Yuriy Kravets & Friends will perform concert Chapel, Route 23, King of Prussia (Valley with local musicians. Forge). 2 p.m. Free activity, with donations accepted and Annual commemoration of the 1778 Treaty further information available at of Alliance with France will be followed by a [email protected] or (717) 355-6000. memorial wreath laying ceremony at The Daughters of the American Revolution Monu- April 30 (Saturday-) ment. Collegium Musicum. Ware Family Recital Free activity, with further information at Hall, Swope Music Building, 817 South High www.wmchapel.org/french-alliance-celebration Street, West Chester. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or (610) 783-0120. Concert featuring West Chester University students will perform. May 1 (Sunday) Free activity, with further information at Lesson from the Lorax. Office, Warwick www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/eventsCalendar.aspx?tr County Park, 382 County Park Road, Potts- umbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D17 town. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 6009299 , [email protected] or (610) 436- Original Dr. Seuss movie classic, The Lorax , 2739. features The Lorax speaking for the trees, as the greedy Once-ler chopped them down to May 1 (Sunday) meet his highly profitable needs, to be followed Malvern Blooms. King Street, Warren and by a tree planting in the park. Channing Avenues and Burke Park, Malvern. Free activity, including popcorn, with fur- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ther information and required registration at Artists and crafters, music and entertain- Free activity, with further information and ment highlight this annual Malvern Profes- required registration sional Business Association event. http://chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) Free activity, with charges for some individ- 469-1916. ual items. Further information is available at www.malvern-festivals.com/blooms-festival or May 1 (Sunday) [email protected] . Spring Concert. Auditorium, Souderton High School, 625 Lower Road, Souderton. 3 p.m. May 1 (Sunday) Montgomery County Concert Band will per- May Day Arts. Everhart Park, 100 South form its Spring Concert with San Bailey, solo Brandywine Street, West Chester. 11 a.m. to clarinetist and Deb Confredo, guest conductor. 4 p.m. Free activity, with further information at Children activities, outdoor art show, arti- www.montcoband.org/come-to-a- san demonstrations, live performances, and concert/spring-concert or more highlight annual May Day – a Celebration [email protected] . of the Arts. Free activity, with charges for some individ- May 1 (Sunday-) ual items. Further information is available at Symphony Concert. Emilie K. Asplundh Con- www.west-chester.com/370/Events or (610) cert Hall. Philips Memorial Building, 700 South 436-9010. High Street, West Chester. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 1 (Sunday) Symphony orchestra featuring West Chester Cinco de Mayo. Downtown, Kennett Square. University students will perform in concert. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free activity, with further information at Multicultural family-oriented street festival www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/eventsCalendar.aspx?tr will highlight the arts, including music and umbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D17 dance, a reading garden for children, financial, 6120261 , [email protected] or (610) 436- health and educational organizations and 2739. more, in commemoration of the Mexican army's

Page 7 May 2 (Monday) Special seminar, an extension of the Transportation Connections. Chester church’s 14-week GriefShare series, will focus County Historical Society, 225 North High on how parents, caregivers and others can as- Street, West Chester. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oth- sist children who grieve differently than adults ers in Philadelphia and New Jersey on different in all type of loss situations. dates Free activity, with further information and Connections 2045 workshop, hosted by the required registration, at Casey Jones, Grief- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Share facilitator, at [email protected] or (610) (DVRPC,) will gather public opinion on what 707-1494. the future will look like, including forces such as social, technological, economic, environ- May 3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday) mental, and political trends that can create Mental Health First Aid. COAD Group, sudden and rapid change, affecting how people 467 Creamery Way, Exton. 8 a.m. to and places connect, particularly as it relates to 12:30 p.m. Repeated as one-day course on transportation. Saturday, May 21, and two-day on Tuesday- Free activity, including light dinner, with Wednesday, June 7-8. further information and registration at Adult Mental Health First Aid two-session www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com/connections-2045- training is designed to teach community mem- chesco and the other events at bers skills to help struggling adults with men- www.dvrpc.ticketleap.com , or (215) 238-2890. tal health concerns or who are in crisis. Free activity, with further information and May 2 (Monday) required registration at 3D Printing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li- [email protected] , brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs [email protected] or (484) 713- (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1101. Key steps to 3D printing using Tinkercad, an online 3D design application, will be dis- May 3 (Tuesday) cussed, followed by participant opportunities to Revolutionary War Reporting. Park Theater, develop a project at home or during an addi- 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia tional library session, with optional printing (Valley Forge). 7 p.m. able to be done in May for a materials fee. Todd Andrlik, author of Reporting the Free activity, with further information and Revolutionary War will discuss reporting in the required registration at 18th century newspapers of Britain and the http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale United States, in this Friends of Valley Forge ndar.asp , [email protected] or (610) 321- Speaker Series event. 1700. Free activity, including reception, with further information at May 2 (Monday) www.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker- Commissioners Conversation. South Hall, series.shtml , [email protected] or Montgomery County Community College, (610) 783-1777. 101 College Drive, Pottstown. 7 p.m. Addi- tional conversations at different times at Nor- May 4 (Wednesday) ristown, Pennsburg, Glenside, Lansdale and Tame Those Tantrums. The Arc of Chester Bryn Mawr. County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. Montgomery County Commissioners will 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. hold annual series of conversations to discuss Parents will learn about child behaviors and community issues. how to avoid problems with youngsters through Free activity, with further information and pre-schoolers before they occur during this schedule at Chat & Chew bring-your-own lunch event. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren Free activity, with further information and der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- required registration at 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/w [email protected] or (610) 278- eblink.aspx?name=arcofcc&id=9 or (610) 696- 3020. 8090.

May 2 (Monday) May 5 (Thursday) Help Grieving Children. Seminar 2, Calvary Women in Leadership. Montgomery County Fellowship, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113, Foundation, 4 Sentry Parkway East - Suite Exton (Lionville). 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Repeated 302, Blue Bell. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday afternoon, May 12, for child workers Women in Leadership: Ready for Today and and others. Tomorrow workshop will discuss action steps

Page 8 that can be applied in organizations to develop of severe poverty which changes from hardship leaders at every level and prepare for leadership to hope and from hope to a life transformed tomorrow. when someone cares enough to change the Free activity, with further information and story. required registration at Free activity, with further information and [email protected] or (484) 532- suggested registration at 7387. http://cts.compassion.com/events/414 , [email protected] or (610) 857-0720. May 5 (Thursday) Shingles Clinic. Downingtown Area Senior May 7 (Saturday) Center, 983 East Lancaster Avenue, Downing- Resolution Hike. Office, Nottingham County town. 9 a.m. to noon. Additional clinics in Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 May and June in Phoenixville, West Chester a.m. and Kennett Square. Hike to help fulfill New Year’s resolution to Chester County residents, ages 60 and over, stay healthy. can receive shingles vaccines. Free activity, with further information and Free activity, with further information and required registration at required appointments at www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , www.chesco.org/documentcenter/view/32930 [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. or (610) 269-3939. May 7 (Saturday) May 5 (Thursday) Commissioners Conversation. Salt Wing, Birth Certificate Clinic. La Comunidad His- Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, pana (LCH), 731 West Cypress Street, Kennett Norristown. 10 a.m. Additional conversations Square. 10 a.m. to noon. at different times at Pennsburg, Glenside, Several legal assistance organizations will Lansdale and Bryn Mawr. assist individuals in obtaining birth certificates. Montgomery County Commissioners will Free activity, with requested registration. hold annual series of conversations to discuss Further information is available at community issues. www.lacomunidadhispana.org/event/free- Free activity, with further information and birth-certificate-clinic-lasp (610) 436-4510. schedule at http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren May 5 (Thursday) der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- Coatesville Prayer. Towerville Christian 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , Church, 10 Hannum Drive, Coatesville. 7 p.m. [email protected] or (610) 278- to 9 p.m. 3020. Coatesville area churches will gather for Prayer for Coatesville and worship as part of May 7 (Saturday) the National Day of Prayer. Flowers in the Forest. Parking Lot, Wolf Hol- Free activity, with further information at low Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. 10 a.m. to (610) 384-0997. 11 a.m. Ages nine and over will locate and identify May 6 (Friday) plants in the forest, discuss their pollinators Job Fair. Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel, and watch a flower dissection. 480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia. Free activity, with further information and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. required registration at Over three dozen employers will participate www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , in this annual event, hosted by PA CareerLink – [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. Montgomery County. Free activity, with further information at May 7 (Saturday) www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/13 Nature Mindfullness. Lower Parking Lot, 384 or (610) 278-5950. Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore. 11 a.m. to noon. May 6-9 (Friday-Monday) Participants will have an opportunity to Compassion Tour. Gateway Church, gather ideas on how to enjoy nature for 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg. 11 a.m. to relaxation and rejuvenation as they walk a 6:40 p.m. daily, except 10 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. scenic trail. Sunday. Free activity, with further information and Compassion International traveling tour pro- required registration at vides a 20-minute interactive look at the life of www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) 942- an actual child suffering the crippling despair 2450.

Page 9 May 7 (Saturday) surrounding community - while hearing true Fun Fair. Cedarville United Methodist stories and seeing the structures that lay in Church, 1092 Laurelwood Road, Pottstown. ruins. Noon to 3 p.m. Free activity, with further information and Pony rides, a moon bounce, 18’ slide, Rain- required registration at bow the Clown, a unicyclist, games, face www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) 383- painting, prizes and more highlight this annual 3812. event. Free activity, including refreshments, with May 11 (Wednesday) further information available at Family Law Workshop. Coatesville Center for www.epaumc.org/local- Community Health, 1001 East Lincoln High- church/events/2016/01/may-7-cedarville- way, Coatesville. 11 a.m. united-methodist-church-fun-fair or (610) 326- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania at- 4173. torney will discuss components of the divorce process, fundamentals of child custody agree- May 7 (Saturday) ments and the state’s “best interest of child” Piano and Cello Concert. Chapel, Garden standard, and parent violation of a customdy Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New order. Holland. 7 p.m. Free activity, with further information and Chamber music artist Richard Amoroso, a required registration at performer with the Philadelphia Orchestra, will [email protected] or (610) 383- perform on piano and cello during Saturday 4612. Evening Concert Series event. Free activity, with donations accepted and May 11 (Wednesday) further information available at Schools and Discipline. The Arc of Chester [email protected] or (717) 355-6000. County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 (Monday) A child's rights under the law and types of Shingles Clinic. Phoenixville Area Senior discipline a school can implement when a child Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville. has a disability will be discussed during this 9 a.m. to noon. Additional clinics in June in Chat & Chew bring-your-own lunch event. West Chester and Kennett Square. Free activity, with further information and Chester County residents, ages 60 and over, required registration at can receive shingles vaccines. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/w Free activity, with further information and eblink.aspx?name=arcofcc&id=9 or (610) 696- required appointments at 8090. www.chesco.org/documentcenter/view/32930 or (610) 935-1515. May 11 (Wednesday) Checking Account Accessibility. Coatesville May 10 (Tuesday) Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin- Health Fair. Boyertown Area Multi-Service coln Highway, Coatesville. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Center, 200 West Spring Street, Boyertown. Repeated Thursday, June 23, at different 10 a.m. to noon. times. Information on home care, independent and Foundations of Money Management work- assisted living options, health, beauty and shop provides opportunity to qualifying indi- wellness, financial planning, wills and direc- viduals unable to open a checking account to tives, funeral planning, health tests and do so, in this PNC Bank-presented event. screenings, giveaways and more highlight this Free activity, with further information and annual event. required registration at Free activity, with further information at [email protected] or (610) 383- www.boyertownareamulti- 4612. service.org/uploads/5/9/9/9/59992961/2016 _annual_health_fair_flyer_-_4-06-16.pdf or May 11 (Wednesday) (610) 367-2313. Philly TV History. Conference Center, Penn State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road, May 10 (Tuesday) Malvern. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. History Hike. Hatfield House, Hibernia Bill Shull, author of a new book, Philadel- County Park, 119 Hatfield Road, Coatesville. phia Television , will discuss some 200 vintage 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. images, many of which have never been pub- Participants will walk the Rim Trail - the lished, and the history of television in Philadel- railroad remains that carried goods to the

Page 10 phia, including childhood memories of TV [email protected] or (610) 278- shows and personalities long forgotten. 3020. Free activity, with further information at www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphias-tv- May 13 (Friday) history-tickets- Frightening Friday. Outdoor Classroom, 22699498812?_ga=1.194649581.1551459627. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Not- 1459364870 or (610) 648-3200. tingham. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ages 13 and over will gather around a camp- May 12 (Thursday) fire to share ghost stories on the only Friday Help Grieving Children. Seminar 2, Calvary the 13th in 2016. Fellowship, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113, Free activity, with further information and Exton (Lionville). 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. required registration at Special seminar, an extension of the www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , church’s 14-week GriefShare series, will focus [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. on how parents, caregivers and those who work with children on how to assist kids who grieve May 14 (Saturday) differently than adults in all type of loss situa- Paws on the Path. Office, Nottingham County tions. Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to Free activity, with further information and 10 a.m. required registration, at Casey Jones, Grief- A ranger-led hike for participants and their Share facilitator, at [email protected] or (610) dogs is designed to provide exercise and so- 707-1494. cialization. Free activity, with further information and May 13 (Friday) required registration at Dual Concert. Friendship Community, www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , 1149 East Oregon Road, Lititz. 7 p.m. to [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. 8:30 p.m. Nick DiSanto One-Man Band and Friend- May 14 (Saturday) ship’s Got Talent will perform in concert as part Youth Fishing. Warwick County Park, 382 of Friday-Saturday Fest & Auction. County Park Road, Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free activity, with further information at Ages three to 15 will participate for prizes in www.friendshipcommunity.net/event/fest- Coventryville Trout Club Kids Fishing Rodeo. auction-3 or (717) 656-2466 x1101. Free activity, with further information at http://www.chesco.org/1220/2016-Special- May 12 (Thursday) Events or (610) 469-1916. Canvas Film. Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 15 (Sunday) Canvas, hosted by No Longer Alone Minis- Beginning Nature Photography. Carriage tries, focuses on a father and a ten-year-old House, Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton son’s firsthand experiences with a mother at- Road, Glenmoore. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Interme- tempting to cope with schizophrenia. diate course on Sunday, May 22. Free activity, including hors d’oeuvres, with Novices, ages 14 and up, with smart phones further information and required tickets at or cameras will learn about appreciating www.nlam.org/events/free-special-movie- natural images; an introduction to image screening-canvas-penn-cinema , composition; improving photography; simple [email protected] or (717) 390-4891. image manipulation, and a short outdoor practice session. May 12 (Thursday) Free activity, with further information and Commissioners Conversation. Multipurpose required registration at Room, Upper Perkiomen Education Center, http://chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) 2229 East Buck Road, Pennsburg. 7 p.m. Ad- 942-2450. ditional conversations at different times at Glenside, Lansdale and Bryn Mawr. May 15 (Sunday) Montgomery County Commissioners will Backpacking 101. Fiddler’s Field, Hibernia hold annual series of conversations to discuss County Park, 1 Park Road, Coatesville. 2 p.m. community issues. to 4 p.m. Free activity, with further information and Two-mile mock backpacking trip will focus schedule at on preparing for a trip, and what gear to own http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren and where it is available, while fields, old der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- timber forest, streams, a lake, historic ruins 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , and wildlife will be explored.

Page 11 Free activity, with further information and May 20 (Friday) required registration at Gospel Hour. Chapel, Garden Spot Village, www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) 383- 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m. 3812. Repeated Saturday, May 28. Servant Stage Company will perform Old May 17 (Tuesday) Time Gospel Radio Hour . Family Caregiver Workshop. Adult Care of Free activity, with donations accepted and Chester County, 500 Old Forge Lane – Suite further information available at 503, Kennett Square. 8 a.m. [email protected] or (717) 355-6000. Family members will learn about the bene- fits of activity for individuals with dementia, May 21 (Saturday) with strategies to promote engagement. Mental Health First Aid. COAD Group, Free activity, including breakfast and family 467 Creamery Way, Exton. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. member care, with further information and re- Repeated as two-day course on Tuesday- quired registration at [email protected] or Wednesday, June 7-8. (610) 363-8044. Adult Mental Health First Aid two-session training is designed to teach community mem- May 17 (Tuesday) bers skills to help struggling adults with men- Student Technology Expo. 1345 Kauffman tal health concerns or who are in crisis. Road, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free activity, including lunch, with further Student K-12 creations in literacy, digital information and required registration at media, art, science and engineering will be on [email protected] , display, along with student-presented work- [email protected] or (484) 713- shops. 1101. Free activity, including refreshments, with further information available at May 21 (Saturday) www.pgsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx Underwater Bugs. Pavilion 8, Nottingham ?moduleinstanceid=1487&dataid=17628&FileN County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. ame=PG%20TF%20flyer.pdf or (610) 326-5105. 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 13 and above will learn about Chester May 17 (Tuesday) County’s oldest park, its numerous quarries, Commissioners Conversation. Mirror Room, development over the years and why it is des- Grey Towers Castle, Arcadia University, 450 ignated a National Natural Landmark in this South Easton Road, Glenside. 7 p.m. Addi- Discovery Series event. tional conversations at different times at Lans- Free activity, with further information and dale and Bryn Mawr. required registration at Montgomery County Commissioners will www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , hold annual series of conversations to discuss [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. community issues. Free activity, with further information and May 21 (Saturday) schedule at Good Works Portrait. Christ Community http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren Church, 1190 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester. der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- 7 p.m. 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , Artist Bryan Gillette will capture live, A Por- [email protected] or (610) 278- trait of Good Works , through the testimonies of 3020. individuals whose lives have been impacted by this Coatesville-based home repair ministry, May 19 (Thursday) with celtic music being provided by Mark Underwater Bugs. Office, Nottingham County Beazley & Friends. Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 6 p.m. to Free activity, with refreshments and a free- 8 p.m. will offering. Further information and re- Ages nine and above will look for and learn quested registration are available at about benthic (stream bed dwelling) macro in- www.goodworksinc.org/news/portrait-of-good- vertebrates, insects and other small creatures works or (610) 383-6311. and their importance on health of the ecosys- tem in this Discovery Series event. May 21 (Saturday) Free activity, with further information and The Martian Movie. Oxford Arts Alliance, required registration at 38 South Third Street, Oxford. 7:30 p.m. to www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , 9:30 p.m. [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. Astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, leaving behind Mark Watney, presumed dead

Page 12 after a fierce storm, in monthly Movies to Talk May 23 (Monday) About PG-13 film, Brooklyn. Commissioners Conversation. Borough Hall, Free activity, with further information at One Vine Street, Lansdale. 7 p.m. Repeated www.oxfordart.org/#!movies-to-talk-about- Tuesday, May 24, in Bryn Mawr. ii/vwnhf , [email protected] or (610) 467- Montgomery County Commissioners will 0301. hold annual series of conversations to discuss community issues. May 22 (Sunday) Free activity, with further information and Intermediate Nature Photography. Carriage schedule at House, Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren Road, Glenmoore. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Interme- der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- diate course on Sunday, May 22. 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , Ages 14 and above will learn to choose [email protected] or (610) 278- aperture, shutter speed, film/sensor 3020. sensitivity, scene brightness, exposure compensation, lens perspective, depth of field May 24 (Tuesday) and more. Commissioners Conversation. Ludington Li- Free activity, with further information and brary, 5 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr. required registration 7 p.m. http://chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) Montgomery County Commissioners will 942-2450. hold annual series of conversations to discuss community issues. May 22 (Sunday) Free activity, with further information and Meditation 101. Pavilion 7, Nottingham schedule at County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/ren 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. der?m=1115365187021&ca=455b4465-54a1- Ages 16 and above will learn about the his- 4b45-ac7f-bb08ba3d5abc , tory of meditation in a settled nature serenity [email protected] or (610) 278- environment and some common techniques to 3020. try at home. Free activity, with further information and May 25 (Wednesday) required registration at Bullying. The Arc of Chester County, 900 www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 , Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to [email protected] or (610) 932-2589. 1 p.m. A representative of the Crime Victims Cen- May 22 (Sunday) ter of Chester County will discuss bullying and Male Chorus. Chapel, Garden Spot Village, harassment during this Chat & Chew bring- 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m. your-own lunch event. Gap Male Chorus of Lancaster County Free activity, with further information and singers will perform a concert of classics, sa- required registration at cred and pop tunes. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/w Free activity, further information at eblink.aspx?name=arcofcc&id=9 or (610) 696- [email protected] or (717) 355-6000. 8090.

May 23 (Monday) May 25 (Wednesday) Pardons and Expungements. Coatesville Doggie Date. Parking Lot, Wolf Hollow Park, Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin- 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. coln Highway, Coateville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Re- Dogs will take a hike with their owners peated Wednesdays, June 15 and July 13 at through the park. various times. Free activity, with further information and A Legal Aid of Southeaster Pennsylvania at- required registration at torney will discuss processes for obtaining par- www.chesco.org/2321/May-2016 or (610) 932- dons and expungements of criminal records. 2589. Free activity, with further information and required registration at May 28 (Saturday) [email protected] , or (610) 383- Veterans Luncheon. Pennsylvania Veterans 4612. Museum, 12 East State Street, Media. 11:30 a.m. World War II and Korean War veterans will be honored at a luncheon.

Page 13 Free activity, with further information and June 7-8 (Tuesday-Wednesday) required advance registration at Mental Health First Aid. COAD Group, www.stevebarrar.com/Display/SiteFiles/87/Ot 467 Creamery Way, Exton. 8 a.m. to herDocuments/Barrar_VetLuncheon_flyer_4- 12:30 p.m. 16.pdf , [email protected] or Adult Mental Health First Aid two-session (610) 565-2953. training is designed to teach community members skills to help struggling adults with men- May 28 (Saturday) tal health concerns or who are in crisis. Gospel Hour. Chapel, Garden Spot Village, Free activity, with further information and 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 7 p.m. required registration at Servant Stage Company will perform Old [email protected] , Time Gospel Radio Hour . [email protected] or (484) 713- Free activity, with donations accepted and 1101. further information available at [email protected] or (717) 355-6000. June 11 (Saturday) Paws on the Path. Wolf Hollow Park, June 2 (Thursday) 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Shingles Clinic. Government Services Center, A ranger-led hike for participants and their 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 1 p.m. to dogs is designed to provide exercise and so- 6 p.m. Repeated Monday morning, June 20, in cialization. Kennett Square. Free activity, with further information and Chester County residents, ages 60 and over, required registration at can receive shingles vaccines. www.chesco.org/2322/June-2016 or (610) Free activity, with further information and 932-2589. required appointments at www.chesco.org/documentcenter/view/32930 June 20 (Monday) or (610) 344-6035. Shingles Clinic. Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square. June 3 (Friday) 9 a.m. to noon. Skywarn Spotter. St. James Lutheran Chester County residents, ages 60 and over, Church, 93 Kugler Road, Limerick. 7 p.m. to can receive shingles vaccines. 10 p.m. Free activity, with further information and Ages 16 and above will be trained as Na- required appointments at tional Weather Service Skywarn spotters to www.chesco.org/documentcenter/view/32930 provide ground observations during adverse or (610) 444-4819. weather conditions. Free activity, with further information and June 23 (Thursday) required registration at Checking Account Accessibility. Coatesville www.weather.gov/phi/classes or [email protected] . Center for Community Health, 1001 East Lin- coln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 4 (Saturday) Foundations of Money Management work- Resolution Hike. Parking Lot, Wolf Hollow shop provides opportunity to qualifying indi- Park, 1399 Schoff Road, Atglen. 9 a.m. to viduals unable to open a checking account to 10 a.m. do so, in this PNC Bank-presented event. Hike to help fulfill New Year’s resolution to Free activity, with further information and stay healthy. required registration at Free activity, with further information and [email protected] or (610) 383- required registration at 4612. www.chesco.org/2322/June-2016 or (610) 932-2589.

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

Various Days/Time Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this Sundays activity as walkers experience the diverse bird- Morning Birding Walk . Bucktoe Creek Pre- life of a private nature preserve during a stroll serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to through meadows, forests, thickets, and 10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activity marsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin- also held at the same time on Mondays. ning birders but all skill levels are welcome.

Page 14 Free activity, with further information about Attendees are encouraged to call churches in the Preserve available at advance to confirm dates and times. Further www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org . information about Rejoicing Spirits and other sites may be obtained at Wild Wanders. Parking Area, Lenfest Center, www.rejoicingspirits.org , ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, [email protected] or (610) 363-6264. Coatesville (Embreville). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Local naturalist, educator, and Natural Mondays Lands Trust volunteer William Ryan will lead a Morning Birding Walk . Bucktoe Creek Pre- guided walk around the preserve, with the serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to route varying each week to reflect what is hap- 10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activity pening at 1,263-acre tract. also held at the same time on Sundays. Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this Free activity, with further information avail- activity as walkers experience the diverse bird- able at http://www.natlands.org/event/wildlife of a private nature preserve during a stroll wanders-at-cheslen-preserve/2014-03-30 or through meadows, forests, thickets, and (610) 353-5587. marsh. Walk is particularly focused on beginning birders but all skill levels are welcome. (First Sunday of Month) Free activity, with further information about Spectrum Kids Can! Annex, Henrietta Hankin the Preserve available at Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org . Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Support group for families with autistic chil- Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance. dren enables young people to play with peers Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave- and use and improve their social skills and nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also parents an opportunity to review library’s au- available Tuesdays. tism resources. Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita- Free activity, with further information avail- tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying able at (610) 321-1724. individuals with disabilities in finding work, maintaining employment and supplemental Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry that reaches out services. to enrich the spiritual lives of persons with de- Free activity, with further information avail- velopmental disabilities, together with their able at families, friends and other supportive commu- www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm nity members, holds special Sunday worship unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re- services at various locations. quired registration at (484) 250-4340. The ministry is designed to acquaint and educate congregations about individuals with Tech Group. Community Education Room, developmental disabilities, resulting in an ac- Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave- cepting atmosphere. Services typically include nue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon lots of music and joyous singing, along with Phoenixville Tech Group brings together brief, meaningful messages conducted in a technology users to share knowledge and ex- shush-free environment. perience, including helping those who have Services are held once a month at the follow- limited or no experience with computers. ing times and locations: Free activity, with further information in- Exton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, cluding meeting topics available at 104 South Village Avenue, (610) 363-6264, www.phoenixvilletg.com , 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. [email protected] or (610) 933- Media – Reformation Evangelical Lutheran 3013 x132. Church, 102 West Rose Tree Road, (610) 891- 0600, 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each Monday-Thursday month. After School Program. Westside Community Pottstown – St. James Lutheran Church, Center, 430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester. 1101 East High Street, (610) 326-2810, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Students in grades six through 12 will en- Gilbertsville – New Hanover Lutheran gage in after school tutoring, mentoring, drop- Church, 2941 Lutheran Road, (610) 326-1335, in and community service opportunities. 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Free activity, with further information avail- West Chester – Calvary Lutheran Church, able at 730 South New Street, (610) 696-2475, 4 p.m. www.westsidecommunitycenterwc.org/features on the 3 rd Sunday of each month. /school-program ,

Page 15 [email protected] or (484) Free activity, with further information and 682-4910. optional registration available at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr Chess Club. Coatesville Area Public Library, g=CCL , [email protected] , or (610) 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m. 321-1724. to 8 p.m. Ages five to 18 can learn to play tournament (Fourth Mondays) chess. Open Knitting. Parkesburg Library, 105 West Free activity with no registration required. Street, Parkesburg. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Further information is available at (610) 384- A gathering for beginners to professionals. 4115. Free activity, with further information available at Indoor Walking Group . Romansville United www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro- g=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library , mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. [email protected] or (610) 857-5165. Community residents of all fitness levels walk to music for one to four miles. Also held (First Mondays) on Wednesdays and Fridays. Conservation Book Club. Board Room, Free activity, with further information avail- Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square able at [email protected] or (610) Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 486-0189. Participants will learn what they can do to help the environment through book discus- (First Mondays) sions dedicated to conservation and environ- What’s Cooking in Coatesville? Episcopal mentalism Church of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln High- Free activity, with further information and way, Coatesville. 6 p.m. registration available at A healthy meal, along with a cooking www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr demonstration will be provided by the Chester g=CCL , [email protected] , or (610) 280-2645. County Food Bank and the County Department of Health Tuesdays Free activity, with further information is Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance. available at the church at (610) 384-4771. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave- nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also (Fourth Mondays) available Mondays. Yarn Café. Spring City Library, 2 Riverside Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita- Drive, Spring City. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying Teens and adults involved in all fiber arts individuals with disabilities in finding work, relax and work on projects over tea and coffee. maintaining employment and supplemental Free activity, with further information and services. requested registration at Free activity, with further information avail- http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale able at ndar.asp , , [email protected] or (610) 948-4130. www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/comm unity/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re- Adult Board Games. Harrop Room, Phoenix- quired registration at (484) 250-4340. ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe- nixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Fourth Tuesdays) Informal gathering of Phoenixville Board Community Café. West Grove United Meth- Gamers share games that can be played in a odist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West single setting. Grove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free activity, with further information avail- Hot lunch, fellowship time, free health able from Nick Lamicela at screenings and associated health tips, and an [email protected] . open prayer room highlight this monthly event. Free activity, with further information and (First Mondays) suggested reservations available at (610) 869- Girls Night Out . Henrietta Hankin Branch Li- 9334 or [email protected] . brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch Girls nine-years-old and above and their Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs mothers or other older female friends read, en- (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. joy activities and snack. Individuals with computer questions, need- ing assistance with research, desiring better

Page 16 search techniques for online catalogs or other Participants can chose from the Library’s information can receive a half-hour assistance selection of board or Wii games, or bring their session with a librarian. own, as they play games and meet friends. Free activity with required reservations at Free activity, with beverages provided. Fur- least 24 hours in advance at (610) 321-1710. ther information is available from Chris Knupp Research assistance also is available at all at (610) 805-4603. times for Pennsylvania residents through Ask Here PA chat at www.askherepa.org . (Second Tuesdays) Guys Read . Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville Corner). 6:30 p.m. Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix- Third through sixth grade boys and their ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. dads or other older male friends read, enjoy Teens can play afterschool games on a big activities and snack. screen with a big sound system, along with Free activity, with further information and doing online researching and networking on a optional registration available at state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers, www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr homework, or just hang out. g=CCL , [email protected] , or (610) Free activity, including snacks and soda. 321-1724. Further information is available at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afters Youth Depression and Bipolar Support. chool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or Community Crossroads Peer Support Center, at (610) 933-3013 x24. 825 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Youth Chess Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch Transitioned Aged Depression & Bipolar Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs Support Alliance (TADBSA provides peer-led (Ludwigs Corner). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. support for youth and young adults ages 14 to Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent, 25 living with a mood disorder, seeking to in- can learn chess. form, empower, support and inspire individuals Free activity, with further information avail- to achieve lives they want to lead. able at [email protected] or (610) 321- Free activity, with further information avail- 1724 able at [email protected] or (484) 706-2110. T.I.M.S. New Life in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5 th Avenue, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to (Fourth Tuesdays) 8 p.m. Computer Basics for Job-Seekers . Phoenix- Training Introspection Mentoring Service ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe- (T.I.M.S.) provides youth ages five through 18 nixville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repeated with positive peer group involvement, hands-on 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays. skill development, knowledge of African-Ameri- Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com- can culture, and a relationship with Christian puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as- men and women as role models. sist the unemployed and underemployed in It teaches youth what it means to be men learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro- and women spiritually, culturally, socially and soft Word to create and format a resume, sav- physically, addresses goal-setting, etiquette, ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at- career planning and community service, and tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a acknowledges and honors a young man’s or resume to a job application, basic Web naviga- woman’s growth and changes. tion, completing an online application, and Students must participate on a regular basis using Indeed to find job listings and apply for and parents or guardians must complete an employment. Participants must be able to use application. a computer keyboard and mouse. Free activity, including dinner. Further in- Further information and required registra- formation is available from Alphonso Newsuan tion for limited seating are available at at [email protected] or Roberta Showell at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale [email protected] or (610) 384-3344 x109. ndar.asp , [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. (Second Tuesdays) Adult Gaming Night. Community Education Bilingual Family Storytime. Second Floor Room, Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Ave- Children’s Department, Norristown Public Li- nue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. brary, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Page 17 Bilingual English/Spanish family storytime Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along a features stories, songs, fingerplays, and an in- mostly-wooded gravel path, with plant identifi- troduction to American Sign Language. cation included. Participants should bring Free activity, with further information avail- water and wear comfortable clothing and able at shoes. Walks also are held on Saturdays. http://mnl.mclinc.org/childrens/indexch.html Free activity, with registration required at #Sleepytime or (610) 278-5100. www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 344-6415.

Second Tuesday Warwick Walkers. Upper Parking Lot, ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Li- Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road, brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hikers walk a portion of the Horse-Shoe BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the Trail. Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informal Free activity, with registration required at English as a Second Language (ESL) gathering www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 469-1916. for ages 21 and over, with participants engag- ing in English-only conversations ranging from (Second Wednesdays) telling jokes and singing songs to sharing reci- Free Seniors Legal Clinic . Room 130, Gov- pes and discussing philosophical and historical ernment Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, topics, geography, and family and work related West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon. issues. Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Free activity, with further information avail- (LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a vari- able at [email protected] . ety of matters, including public and private housing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, public (Third Tuesday) welfare, Social Security Disability (SSD) and Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Social Security Income (SSI), unemployment Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix- compensation, simple estate planning, living ville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the sec- wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare, ond Thursday. general power of attorney, and other matters. Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers Further information and appointments are offers writer education, empowerment, and cri- available at (610) 344-6350. tiques, with an opportunity to ask questions LASP also operates a toll-free legal helpline about the writing process, read work aloud, for income-eligible Chester, Montgomery, Dela- and obtain and offer input on material read. ware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m. Free activity, with further information avail- to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at able from Eric Parmer at [email protected] . (877) 429-5994.

Brandywine Query. Café Lindo, 109 South (Third Wednesday) Broad Street, Kennett Square. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nursing Mothers Group. Henrietta Hankin Network of adult singles over 35 years of age Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester designed to create community. Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 9:45 a.m. to Further information is available at 10:45 a.m. [email protected] . Janet Graczyk, IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) facilitates group Parent Support Group . Main Choir Room, of nursing mothers who share ideas and weigh Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West their babies. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to Free activity, with further information avail- 9 p.m. able at Sessions are designed to give support to area http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale parents whose children have been impacted by ndar.asp or [email protected] . addiction. Further information is available from Joi Second and Fourth Wednesdays) Honer at (800) 678-2332 x6156 or Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin Branch [email protected] . Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club. Hat- win book prizes, from recent to older editions. field House, Hibernia Park, 119 Hatfield House Free activity, with further information avail- Road, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. able at (610) 321-1710.

Page 18 (Fourth Wednesdays) resume to a job application, basic Web naviga- Playgroups. Community Room, Rolling Hills tion, completing an online application, and Apartments, 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown. using Indeed to find job listings and apply for 10:30 a.m. to noon. employment. Participants must be able to use Playgroups, hosted by the Apartments and a computer keyboard and mouse. Pottstown Family Center, are designed to pro- Further information and required registra- vide parents with children up to age five an op- tion for limited seating are available at portunity to play with their children, meet http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcale other parents with small children and talk ndar.asp , [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 about the joys and hardships of parenting. x132. Free activity, with further information and requested reservations at (610) 326-1610. Community Walk. Genesis Health Care Building, Union and State Streets, Kennett (Second Wednesdays) Square. Noon. Circle of Friends. Healthy Start, Any individual can join a walk to Anson B. 723 Wheatland Street, Phoenixville. 11 a.m. to Nixon Park as part of the Activate Kennett 1 p.m. Square health initiative. Support group, hosted by Healthy Start and Free activity, with further information availa- The Women’s Resource Center, assists com- ble from [email protected] . munity mothers. Free activity, with further information and Bridge Playing. Henrietta Hankin Branch Li- registration available at (610) 917-1360. brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). Noon to 3 p.m. (May-June and September-October) Bridge players gather for cards on most Walking Wednesdays. Brandywine YMCA, Wednesdays. 295 Hurley Road, Coatesville. Noon to 2 p.m. Free activity, with further information about Outdoor track will be open, weather permit- this no-registration event available at ting, to individuals, families and co-workers, www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr with a three-day pass to use YMCA facilities g=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Libr provided at sign-up in this multi-community ary or (610) 321-1710. agency event. Free activity, with further information avail- (First Wednesdays) able at [email protected] or (610) 380- Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public 9622 x2430. Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m. (First and Fourth Wednesdays) on the first Friday of the month. ESL Conversation. Burke Room, Chester Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail- County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, able online resources that provide self-assess- Exton. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ment, job profiles, local job openings, company Relaxed, informal gathering, hosted by the research, networking, and resume and inter- Chester County Opportunities Industrialization view preparation assistance. Center (OIC) will engage participants in Ameri- Free activity, with further information and can English-only conversations, including required registration available with Mark Pinto, jokes, recipes, philosophy, historical and geo- adult services director, at [email protected] or graphical topics with respect for individual (610) 933-3013 x32. homelands, languages, and traditions. Free activity, with further information avail- (Second Wednesdays) able at [email protected] . Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoe- nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, (Fourth Wednesdays) Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also presented Computer Basics for Job-Seekers . Phoenix- at 10 a.m. on second Friday of the month. ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe- Workshop acquaints participants with how nixville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Repeated 6:30 p.m. to browse, check-out, and download digital to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesdays. media from the Chester County Library Sys- Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com- tem’s Overdrive service. puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as- Free activity, with further information and sist the unemployed and underemployed in required registration available with Mark Pinto, learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro- adult services director, at [email protected] or soft Word to create and format a resume, sav- (610) 933-3013 x32. ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at- tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a

Page 19 Freedom from Smoking ® Clinics. Phoenix- YoungLives Club for teenage mothers in ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. West Chester, an initiative of Young Life of 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also held bi-monthly on Chester County, provides a dinner, mentoring, Thursdays. parenting information, recreation, childcare American Lung Association’s eight-session and baby items for teen moms up to 21 years of smoking cessation program, including nicotine age. replacement therapy, is held bi-monthly, Free activity, with additional information starting in February, April, June, August and available from Roxann Koren at (484) 459- October. 4141, [email protected] , or Free activity, with further information and www.younglife.org/YoungLives . required registration available at (610) 983- 1021. (Second Wednesdays) Caregiver Support Group. West Grove United Indoor Walking Group . Romansville United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro- West Grove. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Peacemaker Center facilitates support Community residents of all fitness levels for those giving care to spouses, parents or walk to music for one to four miles. Also held children. on Mondays and Fridays. Free activity, with further information avail- Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or able at [email protected] or (610) (610) 444-3898. 486-0189. Thursdays (Second and Fourth Wednesdays) (Fourth Thursdays) Crochet One, Knit Too! Henrietta Hankin Medicare Counseling. Bard Complex, Petra Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Community Housing, 201 South Main Street, Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Spring City. By appointment Knitting and crocheting group meets for all An APPRISE counselor will be available to skill levels. seniors to review health care needs, insurance Free activity, with further information about coverages, co-pays, prescriptions and supple- this no-registration event available at mental insurances. www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOr Free activity, with further information and g=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Libr appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484) ary or (610) 321-1710. 933-4955.

Job-Seeker Support. YWCA Tri-County Area (Second and Fourth Thursdays) Adult Literacy Center, 1830 East High Street, Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Café, 105 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. Weekly Job-Seekers Connection support 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. group is designed to provide a supportive envi- Women’s Resource Network coordinates ronment on how to obtain assistance in revis- this informal group for women, led by a hu- ing resumes, write cover letters, start an inter- man resources professional, to hone net- net-based job search, and maximize job search working skills and meet other persons in the visibility, supplementing adult literacy classes area. and a six-week Job Skills Program, for eligible $5 suggested donation. Further information area residents. and registration is available at (610) 687-6391. Free activity, with further information on the group at Life Study. Kennett Area Senior Center, www.facebook.com/ywcatricountyarea/photos/ 427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square. a.468031103259613.106123.14287390244200 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3/813804245348962/?type=1 , on the adult Words of Life study is conducted by Rev. Neil literacy and other workforce development com- Gutmaker of the United Methodist Church of ponents for eligible residents at the Open Door. www.ywcatricountyarea.org/adult- Free activity, with further information avail- literacy.html , or at (610) 326-7323. able at (610) 444-4819.

(First Wednesdays) (Second Thursdays) YoungLives Club for Teen Moms. Reformed Blood Pressure Screenings. Kennett Area Presbyterian Church, 312 West Union Street, Senior Center, 427 East Walnut Street, Kennett West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except Square. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August,

Page 20 Neighborhood Health Agencies conducts Free activity, with further information avail- blood pressure screenings for individuals age able at [email protected] or (610) 321- 60 and up. 1724. Free activity, with further information available at (610) 444-4819. (First Thursday) Soup and Sandwiches. Honey Brook Pres- Community Coffee Klatch. The Market at byterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Liberty Place, 148 West State Street, Kennett Brook. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Square. 11 a.m. to noon. Church provides hot soup, sandwiches and Coffee and conversation to help develop and other meal items to the community. maintain community vibrancy through inter- Free activity, with further information avail- generational connections is an initiative of the able at ( 610) 273-2848 or Kennett Inter Gen Coalition. [email protected] . Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or (610) 717-2180. (Third Thursdays) Parents with Children with Special Needs. (Third Thursdays) Devereux Community Services, 1041 West Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs Parents Helping Parents will provide support (Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m. for one another in raising children with special A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller or needs. suspense genre will be discussed. Free activity, including dinner, with further Free activity, with further information avail- information and required registration at able at (610) 321-1710. [email protected] or (610) 933-8110 x2401. (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville (Second and Fourth Thursdays) Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix- Ballroom Dancing for Teens and Adults. ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Community Room, Coatesville Area Public Li- Teens can play afterschool games on a big brary, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. screen with a big sound system, along with 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for teens and 7 p.m. to 7:45 doing online researching and networking on a p.m. for adults. state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers, Participants will learn skills of ballroom homework, or just hang out. dancing. Free activity, including snacks and soda. Free activity, with further information avail- Further information is available at able at (610) 384-4115. www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afters chool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or Fatherhood Program. American African at (610) 933-3013 x24. Youth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lin- coln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Jack’s Kid's Club. Camp at Old Mill, Fathers Know group, using the National Fa- Brandamore (Honey Brook). 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. therhood Initiative 24/7 Dad curriculum, Bus picks up Coatesville area children, challenges fathers to be a positive force within Pre-K to 12 th grades, at 4 p.m. at various loca- their families and communities. tions and transports them to the Camp for Bi- Free activity, with further information and ble study, snacks and fun in their own age required registration for limited seating avail- groups. They are returned to the same loca- able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordina- tions by 6 p.m. tor, at (484) 356-8935 or Free activity, with further information and [email protected] . required registration at www.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fall- Pajamarama. Henrietta Hankin Library, programs.aspx , [email protected] , or 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs (610) 466-9505. Corner). 6:30 p.m. Children can wear their pajamas and bring (First and Third Thursdays) their favorite cuddly toy as they listen to s to- Youth LEGO Club. Henrietta Hankin Library, ries, rhymes and music with the whole family. 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Free activity, with further information avail- Corner. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. able at [email protected] or (610) 321- Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent, 1724. can work with supplied LEGOs.

Page 21 Chess Club for Kids. Chester County Library, Free activity. Further information and regis- 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m. tration available from Josh and Jordan Crans, to 8 p.m. BACC directors, at (610) 466-9505 or at Youth ages six and up can learn to play [email protected] . chess, join in a pick-up game, or receive coaching. Use personal boards or the Library (Third Thursdays) will have a few available. Individual Career Consultations. Women’s Free activity. No registration or regular at- Resource Center, 113 West Wayne Avenue, tendance required. Further information is Wayne. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. available at (610) 280-2630. Women can meet one-on-one for a half hour with a career counselor to help choose a career, (Second Thursday) review a resume, obtain a mock interview, or Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville receive other career assistance. Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix- Free activity. Further information and regis- ville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the third tration is available at (610) 687-6391. Tuesday. Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers Civil Air Patrol - Chester County Composite offers writer education, empowerment, and cri- Squadron. Coatesville area locations. 7 p.m. – tiques, with an opportunity to ask questions 9 p.m. about the writing process, read work aloud, An official auxiliary of the United State Air and obtain and offer input on material read. Force. Provides rescue/relief, leadership and Free activity, with further information avail- aerospace education opportunities, including able from Eric Parmer at [email protected] . flying, at local, regional and national levels for youth 12 to 18 years of age and adults. (First Thursdays, Except July and August) Fees for membership and some activities. Families with Members in the Justice For further information contact Capt. C. Gerth System. New Life in Christ Fellowship, at [email protected] or at (484) 919-7783, or 1 South 5 th Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m. www.gocivilairpatrol.com or A family support group for those who have www.capsquadron1008.org . loved ones in the juvenile, county, state or federal justice systems will meet for the first time Fridays to learn about supports available to families Hibernia Hiking Club. Norwood Road and ways in which they can cope with circum- Parking Lot, Struble Trail, Downingtown. stances being experienced. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Free activity, with further information avail- Hikers can enjoy a hike along the Struble able at www.facebook.com/pages/Families-of- Trail. Incarcerated-Loved-Ones-Chester-County- Free activity, with further information avail- Pa/326328557464276 , able at [email protected] or (484) 238- http://webapps.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view. 4594. asp?a=1552&q=621757 and registration required at Freedom from Smoking ® Clinics. Phoenix- www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1254 or (610) ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. 7 344-6415. p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also available bi-monthly on Wednesdays. (First Friday) American Lung Association’s eight-session Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public smoking cessation program, including nicotine Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. replacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m. 8:30 p.m. starting in January, March, May, on the first Wednesday of the month. July, September and November. Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail- Free activity, with further information and able online resources that provide self-assess- required registration is available at (610) 983- ment, job profiles, local job openings, company 1021. research, networking, and resume and interview preparation assistance. Young Life Teen Night. Bridge Academy Free activity, with further information and Community Center (BACC), 570 Olive Street, required registration available with Mark Pinto, Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. adult services director, at [email protected] or High schoolers have games, skits, a devo- (610) 933-3013 x32. tional and fun time with friends. Includes a short Bible study and a focus on developing a mentoring relationship.

Page 22 Second Fridays) Free activity, including childcare, with fur- Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoe- ther information available at (610) 384-3344 nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, x153, Lisa Gallimore at [email protected] or Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also pre- Tori Fisher at [email protected] . sented at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. First Friday Family Film (F4). Easttown Li- Workshop acquaints participants with how brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, to browse, check-out, and download digital Berwyn. 7 p.m. media from the Chester County Library Sys- A monthly family movie will be shown. tem’s Overdrive service. Free activity, with further information avail- Free activity, with further information and able at [email protected] or (610) 644-0138. required registration available with Mark Pinto, adult services director, at [email protected] or Saturdays (610) 933-3013 x32. Community Walk. Community Garden, North Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway, (Second Fridays) Coatesville. 9 a.m. Lunch and Program for Retired Active A Coatesville on the Move one to two mile People (R.A.P.). West Grove United Methodist activity for all ages. Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Further information is available at Grove. Noon. www.facebook.com/pages/Coatesville-on-the- Non-denominational group for persons 55 Move-An-Initiative-of-Activate-Chester- years and older meets for lunch and a program. County/122741387736003 . Free activity, with further information available at [email protected] or 610) 869-9334. (Last Saturdays) Children's Monthly Bird Walk. Bucktoe (Third Fridays) Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. Child Car Seat Checks. Limerick Fire Sta- 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. tion, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick. Holly Merker of the Delaware Nature Society Montgomery County Health Department cer- Birding Team, will introduce three to 12-year- tified car seat technicians will provide inspec- olds to birding as this look, listen for and iden- tions of child safety seats, along with education tify bird species at Bucktoe. on the proper way to install one to ensure pro- Free activity, including a light, healthy per restraint. A 2009 report by the National snack, with required registration at (302) 239- Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates 2334. as many as seven out of 10 car seats may be installed improperly. (Fourth Saturday) Free activity for Montgomery County resi- Free Employment Counseling . Phoenixville dents, with required appointments available at Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix- [email protected] or (610) 278-5119. Fur- ville. 10 a.m. to noon. ther information, including clinics in Norris- Ernie Tidball, the Library’s computer in- town and Montgomeryville, is available at structor and a senior information technology http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view, audit consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares, A,3,Q,28155.asp . will provide assistance with resume writing, developing a career plan, making more effective Indoor Walking Group . Romansville United decisions about a career, assessing best job Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro- options through career assessments and other mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tools, developing job search skills, finding Community residents of all fitness levels work-life balance, resolving personal conflicts walk to music for one to four miles. Also held with bosses and coworkers, and navigating job on Mondays and Wednesdays. stress, career transitions and other difficult Free activity, with further information avail- employment issues in individual half-hour em- able at [email protected] or (610) ployment counseling sessions. 486-0189. Free activity, with further information and required registration available through the Single Moms and Children Support. New Adult Events Calendar at Life in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5 th Avenue, www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or (610) 933-3013 Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. x32. Single Women in Fellowship Together (SWIFT) and their children meet for dinner, Spinner’s & Needlework Group. Reeves fellowship, discussion of life issues, worship Park, Main Street and Second Avenue, Phoe- and prayer. nixville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Page 23 Phoenixville Public Library’s Phoenixville dren and youth of all ages, including open sto- Spinners & Needlework Group will work on rytime for all ages from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; tween projects. time for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Free activity, with further information avail- and The Banned teen book club from ages 13 able at [email protected] or with Win- to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. nie Spoonts at (610) 933-1375. Free activity, with further information and required registration for limited space, at (610) Children and Youth Art Classes. The Gar- 384-4115. age Community and Youth Center, 115 South Union Street, Kennett Square. "No Shushing" Worship Service. Avondale Chester County Art Association is providing Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue art classes for youth ages three through 12 (Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy with 2:30 p.m. for ages seven to 10 and Teen Anime. Christ) service will include the EPIC PRAISE Free activity, with further information avail- band and is designed particularly for individu- able at (610) 444-6464. als with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young adults, families and others. (Third Saturdays) Additional information is available Reading Time for Children and Youth. www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 268- Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lin- 2919. coln Highway, Coatesville. Various times Extended story and reading times for chil-

Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling

GriefShare – Weekly video/support group for John Neider, outreach pastor, at those struggling with the death of a loved one, [email protected] or (610) 269-1545. even years later. Each session is self-contained Exton/Lionville – Calvary Fellowship, so individuals can join the group at any time. 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113. 6:30 p.m. Further information and schedules for area to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, as part of a broader- groups are available at www.griefshare.org. based Celebrate Victory initiative. Further information is available at DivorceCare – Weekly video/support group for www.cfdowningtown.com , those struggling with separation or divorce, [email protected] or (610) 363-7171 even years later. Each session is self-contained x2154. so individuals can join the group at any time. Gilbertsville – Room 205-207, New Hanover Further information and schedules for area United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike. groups are available at www.divorcecare.org. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free-will offering. Babysit- ting available. Further information is available Single & Parenting – Weekly video/support from Ralph B. Freed at (610) 323-2017. group for those struggling with the situation of Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel, being a single parent. Each session is self-con- 675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- tained so individuals can join the group at any days. Children’s Celebration Station (Pre-Cov- time. ery) Program for ages birth through fifth grade. Further information and schedules for area Further information is available at groups are available at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery or www.singleandparenting.org. from Nance Weber at [email protected] or (610) 444- Celebrate Recovery (Year Around) – Support 2670. for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit Parkesburg – Playground Entrance, Gate- or hangup, Including addictions. way Church, 160 Cowan Road (formerly at Coatesville – Fellowship Hall, New Life in Kingsway Church, Sadsburyville). 6:15 p.m. Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5 th Avenue, Coates- family meal, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare avail- ville. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays. Further able for two-year-olds to fifth grade. Free-will information is available at (610) 384-7261. offering. Further information is available from Downingtown (Guthrieville ) – Hopewell United Bill or Shirley Gensel, Coatesville-Gap Area Methodist Church, 825 Hopewell Road. 6 p.m. Simple Church, sponsor, at [email protected] . dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. program Further information and other local and Tuesdays, except for Christmas. Childcare national locations may be found at available. Further information is available from www.celebraterecovery.com .

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formation is available from Elisabeth Hartwell Celebrate Recovery for Teens (Year Around) at [email protected] or (610) 696- A multi-media DVD and activities series for 0554. middle and high school students, called The Joseph's People – Six area affiliates meet Landing, that mirrors the sequence of the adult during the month: version. • Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the sec- Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel, ond and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Jo- 111 Marshall Street. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- seph's Parish, 338 Manor Avenue days. No fee. Further information is available (Route 322), in the parish meeting room at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery behind the school at the back of the or from Justin Stefanosky at property. Further information about [email protected] or (610) 444- the affiliate is available by leaving a 2670. message at (610) 873-7117. • Berwyn/Main Line – 7 p.m. to 8:20 Parents with Prodigals – Support group for p.m. on the first and third Thursdays at those saddened and hurt by disrespectful and the Haggenbach Room, St. Monica’s defiant teenagers or young adults whose be- Parish Center, 601 First Avenue. Fur- haviors, including substance abuse, create ther information is available from Bob conflict and chaos in the family. Schubert at (610) 755-2398 or Downingtown (Lionville/Exton) - Calvary [email protected] . Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive at • Central Delco -- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Route 113 – Room 1 Drive (rear entrance). three different locations: on the first 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of Tuesday in the St. Francis Room at St. the month from September through June, with Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 North no meeting the last Tuesday in December. Fur- Providence Road, Media, with further ther information is available from Cindy Wana- information at [email protected] maker at [email protected] or at (484) or (610) 873-7117; the second Tuesday 753-2604. in the Parish Hall – Rear Entrance, St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Unemployment and Underemployment - Sev- Pike, Upper Darby; and the third Tues- eral networking/support are available at area day in Hassler Chapel, Media Presbyte- churches for persons who are unemployed or rian Church, 30 East Baltimore Pike, unemployed, with each providing its own vari- Media, with further information at ety of specific services in support of those who [email protected] . participate: • Upper Uwchlan Township –- 7 p.m. on Downingtown (Exton/Lionville) – Job- the first and third Mondays at the Seekers meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon- School Education Center, St. Elizabeth’s days in Conference 2 at Calvary Fellowship Catholic Church, 100 Fellowship Road, Church, 95 West Devon Drive (rear entrance) at Chester Springs. Further information is Route 113. Further information and requested available at (610) 321-1200 or at registration is available at [email protected] . [email protected] or (610) • Reading – 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on the 363-7171. first and third Wednesdays at St Catha- Kennett Square – Career Crossroads meets rine's of Siena Parish Center. from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth 2427 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading. Mondays at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Further information is available from Road. Further information is available at John Senick, facilitator, at (610) 779- www.willowdalechapel.org/career-crossroads or 4005. Perry Walker at [email protected] . • West Grove – 7 p.m. on the fourth Wayne – A one-on-one Employment Guid- Wednesday at the Assumption of the ance Ministry, along with periodic special em- Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 290 ployment related events to aid jobseekers is State Road, West Grove. Further infor- available at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763 mation is available from John Colgan at South Valley Forge Road, Malvern. Further in- [email protected] . formation is available from George Vosburgh at Additional information on all St. Joseph’s [email protected] or (610) 688-7947. People chapters is available at West Chester – Unemployment support www.josephspeople.org . group meets bi-weekly from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 130 West Care Mondays Miner Street, West Chester, to learn tips and In addition to DivorceCare, GriefShare, Parents techniques related to job searches. Further in- of Prodigals and Job-Seekers ministries listed Page 25 above, the following also are held from 7 p.m. • Fresh Encounter Prayer – Prayer to 9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Fellowship of Chapel, for those desiring prayer for Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route their own situations or for others. 113, Exton/Lionville. Further information is • College Moms in Prayer – Seminar available at Room 8, for mothers wishing to pray for www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays , students encountering all types of col- [email protected] or (610) 363- lege situations. 7171 x2154. Single & Parenting is being conducted from • Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Sundays, with University – For those struggling with KidzJam and Middle and High School life or wanting to know about managing groups available for children and teens. personal finances.

Free Admission Opportunities for Family Day Trips Pack a lunch, load the family in the car, and picnickers and other recreational users. Addi- take a free admission day trip to these or a tional information, including a full-color map, combination of sites. Information is compiled is available at from a range of resources and is believed to be www.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=155 accurate at the time of posting. It is subject to 2&q=621757 . change without notice. Participants are encouraged to use contact data provided to con- Parks Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. Hi- firm current information. Many sites, although bernia and Nottingham County Parks daily and free, appreciate donations. Springton Manor on weekends. All ages can Various sites also have special events at borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes on a first- various times during the year that may be come, first-serve basis through the Pennsylva- posted on their websites. nia Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) Fish- ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may be Chester County Parks - Five Chester County borrowed April through November, with check- Parks provide a wealth of opportunities for outs in the park office between 8:30 a.m. to families, many of them free. Over 5,000 acres 4:00 p.m. Lures and bait are not provided, of parkland include areas for bicycling, birding, with valid identification and a Pennsylvania camping, boating, visits to historic buildings, fishing license for anglers 16 years and older gardens, farm animals, fishing, equestrian ring required. Each user must be aware of fishing and trails, hiking, fitness and interpretive regulations and license requirements before trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds in- fishing in a specific body of water. Information cluding horse shoe pits, softball and volleyball, on additional loaner sites is available at and educational programs. Parks include: www.fish.state.pa.us/loaner.htm . • Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville. Local Parks – Nearly 100 municipal parks, • Hibernia, 1 Park Road, Wagontown. along with location maps, are listed in the • Nottingham. 150 Park Road, Nottingham. guide, Municipal Parks of Chester County , • Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton available at Road, Glenmoore http://dsf.chesco.org/openspace/lib/open- • Warwick, 382 County Park Road, Potts- space/pdfs/MuniPrkBrochure.pdf . town. • Wolf’s Hollow County Park, 150 Wolf’s Hol- Pennsylvania State Parks – Pennsylvania low Drive, Atglen. Department of Natural Resources and Conser- Park events information is available at vation maintains 13 state parks, a preserve http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a and a nature center in the Greater Philadelphia =1551&q=640601 or at (610) 344-6415. area. Admission is free, with charges for some activities. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks . Struble Trail. Parking Lot entrance at Nor- (888) PA-PARKS (727-2752). Calendar of wood Road, off State Route 282 at Downing- events: town. The Struble Trail, a work in progress, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp . will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glen- moore, passing near Springton Manor Farm Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park – and Struble Lake before ending near Honey Hopewell Road and Shed Road, Douglassville Brook Borough, for a total length of sixteen (16) (Elverson). Use directions on website at miles. It currently is a 2.6 mile paved, multi- www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm due to road con- use recreational trail for nature enthusiasts, struction. Hopewell Furnace is an early Ameri- Page 26 can industrial community that operated from www.willistownparks.org/pdfs/Okehocking%20 1771 to 1883. The cold-blast iron furnace and Self-Guided%20Trail%20Map.pdf . (610) 647- accompanying community has been restored to 5300. the way it looked during the 1830s and 1840s, when the furnace was at its height of activity. Historic Yellow Springs - 1685 Art School History includes the Bethesda Church, the ap- Road, Chester Springs. The history of Yellow ple orchard, charcoal, the Furnace’s water Springs village spans nearly 300 years, with wheel and iron ore mines, its role in the Ameri- archaeological evidence suggesting that Native can Revolution, and African-Americans, miners Americans first used the iron rich "yellow" and women at the Furnace. The site is open spring water thousands of years ago. In the from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September 18 th century, the fashionable spa village at- 11 with demonstrations and living history pro- tracted visitors seeking healing waters and so- grams. Check the website for information cial interaction and, during the American Rev- about other times of the year and other activi- olution, George Washington commissioned the ties. www.nps.gov/hofu . (610) 582-8773. first military hospital in North America in the village. The village later became home to the Valley Forge National Historic Park – Route Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for 23, Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the site of children of Civil War soldiers, the Pennsylvania the 1777-78 American Revolution winter en- Academy of the Fine Arts Country School and campment of the Continental Army. Eighteen headquarters of Good News Productions, a film miles of trails, including six miles of paved studio in Yellow Springs that created over 400 multi-purpose trail, winds through the park, in films including the sci-fi original The Blob . To- addition to a ten-mile, self-guided automobile day, Historic Yellow Springs, Inc., has pre- tour. Buildings are open different hours. served many of these original structures and www.nps.gov/vafo . (610) 783-1099. educates visitors about its unique past. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with the grounds Other National Parks – Many national parks open from dawn to dusk every day. and historic sites are maintained by the Na- www.yellowsprings.org . (610) 827-7414. tional Parks Service in Pennsylvania and adjoining states, with some providing free admis- Herr’s Factory Tours - 20 Herr Drive, Not- sion. www.nps.gov . tingham. One-hour snack food factory tours Free lifetime admission to recreation areas from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. managed by five federal agencies also is avail- Monday - Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fri- able to all persons with permanent disabilities. day (production may not be occurring on Fri- Further information on Access Pass is available days). By appointment. at www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html . www.herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours/Schedule Tour.html . (800) 637-6225. Nature Preserves – Natural Lands Trust maintains 18 nature preserves in Chester and Panoramic View Picnic Area - Lanchester adjoining counties that include agriculture, for- Sanitary Landfill Overlook, 7224 Division est and other natural landscapes properties. Highway, Narvon. Rising 80 feet above the They are open from sunrise to sunset. highest point of the Welsh Mountains, two bin- www.natlands.org/preserves . (610) 353-5587. ocular stations help provide a 360-degree panoramic view of the Conestoga and Brandywine Chester County-Related Sites Valleys. Picnicking, bird watching, kite and Chester County Historical Society – 225 radio-controlled glider flying, and other activi- North High Street, West Chester. Tour the mu- ties available. Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays seum, library and kids activities free from only from May through October. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every www.chestercountyswa.org/index.aspx?nid=75 month. www.chestercohistorical.org . (610) (610) 273-3771. 692-4800. Underground Railroad Exhibit - Chester Okehocking Nature Center - 5316 W Chester County Visitors Center, 300 Greenwood Road, Pike, Newtown Square. A180-acre property, Kennett Square. Located in the Chester including some the Garrett Farmhouse, five County Visitors Center at the entrance of miles of mown and wooded walking trails, ma- Longwood Gardens, visitors can see the Under- ture woods, meadow lands, uplands, wetlands ground Railroad exhibit, including a replica of and riparian areas along Delchester Run and Henry “Box” Brown’s box and the “slave dress” Ridley Creek. Grounds open from dawn to that helps preserve some of the history of one dusk. www.okehockingnaturecenter.org , with of the greatest concentrations of Underground self-guided trail map at Railroad stations in the nation. Box was a

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19th century Virginia slave who escaped to Square Tavern, located at Goshen and New- freedom by arranging to have himself mailed to town Street Roads, was home to America's first Philadelphia abolitionists in a dry goods con- internationally known artist, Benjamin West tainer. The display also tells the history of the (1738-1820), who lived there during part of his former Longwood Progressive Meeting of childhood. Other sites includes the 1715 Old Friends. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays St. David’s Church, burial place of American noon to 5 p.m. Kennett Underground Heritage Revolution Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the Tours also available for a fee. 1797 Federal School House, the 1842 Octogo- www.undergroundrr.kennett.net . (610) 347- nal Schoolhouse, and the 1860 Bartram 2237. Bridge. www.historicnewtownsquare.org/museum Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens – 631 Berwyn (610) 975-0290. Baptist Road, Devon. Over a mile of paved walkways go through native woodland with la- Landscape Arboretum at Temple University- beled trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants in Ambler - 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler. different garden areas. Open from 8 a.m. to Established as the Pennsylvania School of Hor- sunset, with the John J. Willaman Education ticulture for Women in 1910, the 187-acre Center open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. campus provides a mix of natural and designed www.jenkinsarboretum.org . (610) 647-8870. landscapes. Self-guided tours are available from dawn to dusk daily. Nearby Counties www.ambler.temple.edu/arboretum/gardens.ht Christian C. Sanderson Museum – 1755 m. ( 267) 468-8400. Creek Road (Old Route 100), Chadds Ford. Collection of items represents a man’s life and Newlin Grist Mill – 219 South Cheyney Road, a nation’s history from Chadds Ford, including Glen Mills. 8 a.m. to dusk. The only operating American Revolution history to Civil War mem- 18th century grist mill in Pennsylvania, other orabilia. Open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and historic buildings, and the 150-acre park that Sundays from March through November. is a refuge for plants, animals, and birds, is www.sandersonmuseum.org . (610) 388-6545. dedicated to environmental appreciation and historical preservation. Free admission to Daniel Boone Homestead – 400 Daniel Boone park; fee for tours of historic structures. Fur- Road, Birdsboro. State historic site preserves ther information is available at (610) 459-2359, 579 acres of open space and passive recreation at [email protected] or at areas, along with a number of structures at the www.newlingristmill.org . legendary figure’s place of birth, Daniel Boone's parents first settled the site in 1730, Pennsylvania Veterans Museum - Media Ar- with the region populated by many diverse mory, 12 East State Street, Media. Exhibits, people - English, Welsh, Scots-Irish, Germans, documentary films and lesson plans educate Swedes, Huguenots and Lenape Indians. the public about the experiences of United Daniel was born in 1734, spending his first 16 States veterans and the sacrifices they made years there before his family migrated to North during times of war. Open noon to 5 p.m. Carolina. The grounds are open from 9 a.m. to Thursdays through Sundays. 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Sunday, with www.paveteransmuseum.org . (610) 566-0788. weekend guided tours of the buildings. Free admission to grounds, with fees for admittance Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street to historic areas. Further information is avail- and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia able at (main Building); or the Perelman Building, www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm , Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues. Exhib- [email protected] , or ( 610) 582- its and collections of more than 225,000 ob- 4900. jects from throughout the world. First Sunday of the month is “Pay Whatever You Want Day” Historic Newtown Square - Over 100 histori- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.philamuseum.org . cal sites are scattered throughout Newtown (215) 763-8100. Township, some dating back over 300 years, with 42 of them having markers. Two are open River of Revolutions Interpretive Center - to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday af- Schuylkill River Heritage Area building at 140 ternoons in July and August. The Paper Mill College Drive, Pottstown. Destination details House Museum at 2 Paper Mill Road, a resi- the role the Schuylkill River region played in dence to workers of numerous local mills along the American, Industrial and Environmental the Darby Creek, is home to the archives and Revolutions, including a table relief map of the historical documents of Newtown Township. Heritage Area and touch screen monitors with

Page 28 narrated tours of tourist sites related to the during the summer. Hours can be checked by three revolutions, and multi-media about the telephone. www.artgallery.villanova.edu . (610) Philadelphia Campaign during the American 519-4612. Revolution; the region’s coal mining and manufacturing history, and the environmental Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum – 1155 cleanup that saved the river in the mid-20th Easton Road, Horsham. The Delaware Valley century. has opened in Pottstown. Open Historical Aircraft Association restores and dis- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. plays old aircraft and maintains a museum and www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5666 . library. Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (484) 945-0200. through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- urday and Sunday. Scott Arboretum – 500 College Avenue, www.wingsoffreedommuseum.org or (610) 267- Swarthmore. More than 110 acres, 5,000 dif- 280-2072. ferent ornamental plants, walking trails and a horticultural library are available on the Delaware State Swarthmore College campus grounds. The li- Delaware Art Museum - 2301 Kentmere brary contains over 1,300 garden-related Parkway, Wilmington, DE. A private, non- books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs, profit museum best known for its large collec- newsletter; and a collection of brochures from tion of British Pre-Raphaelite art, works by gardens worldwide. The Arboretum is open Wilmington-native Howard Pyle and fellow from dawn to dusk daily and the offices and American illustrators, and urban landscapes by library are open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and John Sloan and his circle. Free admission on 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.delart.org . www.scottarboretum.org . (610)-328-8025. (866) 232-3714.

Thomas Massey House (1696 ) – Springhouse Delaware Center for Horticulture – 1810 and Lawrence Roads, Broomall. Home of an North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE. Gar- originally indentured servant. Restored from dens are accessible during daylight hours and demolition to much of its original fabric, the the horticulture library and gallery are open house is furnished with appropriate late 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. and 18th century furniture. Open from 1 p.m. www.dehort.org . to 4 p.m. Sundays from May through October, except holiday weekends. Military Families www.thomasmasseyhouse.org . (610) 353- Blue Star Families, the National Endowment 3644. for the Arts, and more than 850 museums Villanova University Arboretum and Art throughout the nation are offering free admis- Gallery – 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villa- sion to military personnel and their families nova. The campus has been designated an ar- from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. boretum with the public welcome to enjoy two, www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/inde one-mile self-guided walking tours. The Gal- x.php . [email protected] . lery of Art, located in the Connelly Center, generally is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

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