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    Winter 2015-2016Calendar of Events

    for Children, Individuals and FamiliesIN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA 

    UPDATED – February 28, 2016

    Helping to Bridge the Gap Between the Wealth of Available Resources

    and the Poverty Associated With People Not Knowing About Them _________________________________________________________________________________

    In an attempt to aid reader information searches, new items added each week are high-lighting in yellow. As always, we are interested in receiving feedback in regard to how wemight improve our publications, content and convenience of use.

    E-Update  periodically reports ways in which subscribers use our publications to aid theirfamilies or organizations. If you have a short description that might be helpful to others andtheir uses, we would like to hear about them. Please forward two or three sentences thatprovide specific uses of benefit to [email protected].

    Calendar of Events  Sections Listed Below:

    •  UPDATED THIS WEEK:  Special Activities: Upcoming primarily free activities listed by dayover 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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     Activities are believed to be correct at the time of insertion but are subject to change without notice.Participants are encouraged

    to use contact information to confirm times and dates to avoid disappointment.

    Information on submission of events is provided on the last page of this Calendar.E-mail submissions to [email protected].

    Special ActivitiesOngoing - Current

    Ongoing (Thursdays)Dare to Be the Best.  Montgomery CountyHealth Department Conference Room, 364 KingStreet, Pottstown. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

    Six-session series which men can attendmore than once, hosted by the Pottstown Fam-ily Center, provides fathers with resources,parenting techniques, and networking oppor-tunities related to issues particular to each in-dividual.

    Free activity, including childcare andsnacks, with further information and registra-tion at (610) 326-1610 x339.

    Through March 14 (Weekdays)

    Engineering of Art Exhibit   Henry Gallery,Conference Center, Penn State Great Valley,30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern. 9 a.m. to5 p.n. weekdays.

    Chester County Art Association artists willdisplay works that suggest the science of engi-neering or whose art-making methodology hasengineering sensibilities.

    Free activity, with further information atwww.gv.psu.edu/Information/Community/31979.htm or 610-648-3200.

    Through April 7 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Cancer Survivors Well-being.  PottstownYMCA, 724 Adams Street, Pottstown. 1 p.m. to2:30 p.m.

    A research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancersurvivors’ reclaim their total health will behosted by the YMCA and the LIVESTRONGFoundation.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.pottstownmemorial.com/pottstown-

    memorial-medical-center/press1/pottstown- ymca-and-livestrong-foundation-collabora-9394.aspx, [email protected] or (610) 323-7300 x2917.

    Personal Finance Classes.  Victory ChristianLife Center, 508 King Street, Pottstown, andFirst Floor, Montgomery County Human Ser-vices Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown.

    Genesis Housing Corporation conducts year-around evening classes on different days on

    Understanding Credit, Money Management and

    Home Buying Basics.Free activity, with further information and

    required registration atwww.genesishousing.org/counseling_schedule2.html, [email protected] or (610) 275-4357.

    American Revolution History . Valley ForgeNational Historical Park, 1400 North OuterLine Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours anddays.

    A trove of family events are offered through-out the summer, along with other times of the

     year, with daily guided walks, living historydemonstrations, Children's Exploration Stationand Washington Leadership programs, alongwith weekend Secrets and Spies tours, story-telling benches, a public archeology program,special events and more.

    Primarily free activities, with furtherinformation and schedules available atwww.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 783-1000.

    PA CareerLink and Job Search Services .Free monthly workshops and other services are

    available to job-seekers through PA CareerLinkoffices in area counties:

    •  Berks:www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/careerlink/Pages/default.aspx 

    •  Chester: www.pacareerlinkchesco.org  •  Delaware: www.delcoworks.org •  Lancaster: www.jobs4lancaster.com •  Montgomery:

    www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=1024 Many of these services are available to out-

    of-county residents.

    Winter Reading and Children Programs. Local area libraries. Various times.

    Fall reading and other programs for childrenof all ages, adults and families are underway orscheduled at many local libraries throughoutthe area.

    Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes,special activities and other incentives to par-ticipate.

    Primarily free activities, with further informationand schedules available through various library wesites and calendars at:

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    •  Berks County: www.berks.lib.pa.us •  Chester County: www.ccls.org •  Delaware County: www.delcolibraries.org •  Lancaster County: www.lancasterlibraries.org •  Montgomery County: www.mclinc.org 

    Look Good Feel Better for Women.  Variouslocations.

    Hospitals throughout the area will host a se-

    ries of Fall Look Good Feel Better  beauty tech-nique workshops by the American Cancer Soci-ety for women coping with cancer treatments.

    Free activity, including a makeup kit, withfurther information as to dates and sites andregistration available atwww.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/resource-detail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 227-2345.

    Ongoing - WeeklyFebruary 29 (Monday)

    Route 30 Transportation.  Wagontown FireDepartment, 412 West Kings Highway, Coates-ville. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Public comment will be received in regard tothe Route 30 Multimodal Transportation Study,a coordinated land use and transportation planfor the Route 30 Corridor in Western ChesterCounty.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able athttp://cts.vresp.com/c/?Landscapes2/ae48798566/fbf818aa28/cb5482df7b or NatashaManbeck, project manager at McMahon Asso-

    ciates at (610) 594-9995.

    February 29 (Monday)Independent Publishing.  Phoneixville PublicLibrary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Matty Dalrymple of William Kingsfield Pub-lishers will discuss changes in the publishingindustry that are motivating authors to becomeboth writers and publishers, resulting in higherroyalties.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration at

    http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013x132.

    March 1 (Tuesday)

    Love Your Heart.  Chestnut Knoll at Home, Tarrytown Plaza, 257 Schuylkill Road, Phoe-nixville. 5:30 p.m.

    Hospital and homecare professionals willdiscuss prevention of Heart Failure andStrokes.

    Free activity, including light refreshments,with further information and requested regis-

    tration athttp://cdn11.g5search.com/calendar_event/attachment/81308/CKPHX_HeartHealth_final3-1_2.15.pdf?1455664822,[email protected] or (610) 933-0660.

    March 1 (Tuesday)Natural Horsemanship.  Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester

    Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Ages 15 and over will learn from local horsetrainer Barbara Rosoff about Natural Horse- manship , a variety of techniques for traininghorses versus a common perception of under-standing and communicating with them.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-1700.

    March 1 (Tuesday)

    Valley Forge Economics.  Washington Memo-rial Chapel, Valley Forge National HistoricalPark, Route 23, King of Prussia. 7 p.m.

    Susan Christoffersen, associate professor ofeconomics at Philadelphia University, will dis-cuss the Economics of the Valley Forge En- campment  contrast with what was happeningin Philadelphia during the same period, in thisfirst Tuesday monthly Friends of Valley ForgeSpeaker Series..

    Free activity, including reception, with fur-ther information atwww.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker-

    series.shtml, [email protected] or(610) 783-1777.

    March 2 (Wednesday)Intersteller Space Travel.  Widener Univer-sity, 825 Springdale Drive, Exton. 12:10 p.m.to 1:10 p.m.

    Space enthusiast Phil Rossomondo will pro-vide an overview of new technology for reachingthe starts during the Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute lunch-time speaker series.

    Free activity, with seating limited. Furtherinformation is available atwww.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    March 3 (Thursday)

    Town Hall Meeting.  West Chester BoroughHall, 401 East Gay Street, West Chester.7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repeated Thursday, March10 in Cheyney and Tuesday, March 29, in WestGoshen Township.

    Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt will conduct aconstituent forum to discuss state issues.

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    Free activity, with further information andrequested registration atwww.reptruitt.com/thm.aspx?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.reptruitt.com%2fthm.aspx&utm_campaign=Still+Time+to+RSVP+for+My+Town+Hall+Meetings, [email protected] or(610) 696-4990.

    March 3 (Thursday)Road To Macy’s Documentary.  AsplundhConcert Hall, West Chester University,700 South High Street, West Chester.8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

    Documentary will be screened about WestChester University’s Golden Rams MarchingBand experience from summer camp to theirperformance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving DayParade in New York City.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired tickets atwww.wcucvpa.ticketleap.com/macys or (610)

    436-2739.

    March 4-6 (Friday-Sunday)Family and Home Expo.  Former Ross Store,Coventry Mall, 351 West Schuylkill Road,Pottstown. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to9 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun-day.

    Home design, landscape and new technol-ogy displays, along with family events, willhighlight this annual Building Industries Ex-change (NARI-BIE) of Pottstown & Vicinity-hosted event.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.nari-bie.org/home-show-exhibitors or (610) 323-1700. 

    March 5 (Saturday)Resolution Hike.  Nottingham County Park,150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Repeated April 2.

    First Saturday hike is to help maintain NewYear’s resolution for a healthier lifestyle.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration at http://pa-chestercounty2.civicplus.com/1754/March-2016 or (610) 932-2589.

    March 5 (Saturday)Living History Day.  Valley Forge NationalHistorical Park, 1400 North Outer Line Road,King of Prussia. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Some 35 reenactors, presentations anddemonstrations on life at Valley Forge duringthe American Revolution will highlight this 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment Living History Day.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.friendsofvalleyforge.org,[email protected] or (610) 783-1777.

    March 5 (Saturday)Continental Army for Kids.  Visitor Center,Valley Forge National Historical Park,1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia.11 a.m. to noon.

    Children can join the Continental Army inthis first Saturday of the month event, experi-encing a day in the life of the continental sol-dier, including registering or mustering, re-

    ceiving enlistment papers and continental cur-rency, being issued wooden muskets and lear-ing how to stand, march, and carry their mus-ket as one of Washington's soldiers would havedone.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=3746403-307230 or (610)783-1075.

    March 5 (Saturday)Grief Awareness.  Olive Street PresbyterianChurch, 1400 Olive Street, Coatesville. 10 a.m.

    to 3 p.m.Conference will explore The Empty Chair:Grief Awareness for the Helping Christian  forthose who wish to understand grief and comealongside those struggling with bereavement.

    Free activity, including lunch, with furtherinformation and required registration at

     [email protected].

    March 8 (Tuesday)Planning for Retirement.  Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, ChesterSprings (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to

    7:30 p.m.Krista Finegan of Morgan Stanley will dis-cuss how to establish and implement cleargoals for retirement that meet individual objec-tives and challenges.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-1700.

    March 9 (Wednesday)Homeless Film Screening.  Colonial Theater,227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 7:15 p.m. to9:30 p.m.

    Time Out of Mind , starring Richard Gere,will look at life on the streets, in this Phoenix-ville Community Health Foundation and Dec-ade to Doorways county initiative to endhomelessness-hosted event.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired tickets atwww.thecolonialtheatre.com/programs/time-out-of-mind or (610) 344-6900.

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    March 10 (Thursday)Low Vision.  Gardens South Conference Room,Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue,New Holland. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    Optometrist Daniel Strybos will discuss thelatest in research and treatment of maculardegeneration and glaucoma with the monthlyLow Vision Support Group.

    Free activity, with further information at

    [email protected] or (717) 355-6010.

    March 10 (Thursday)Town Hall Meeting.  Thornbury TownshipBuilding, 8 Township Drive, Cheyney. 7 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Repeated Tuesday, March 29, inWest Goshen Township.

    Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt will conduct aconstituent forum to discuss state issues.

    Free activity, with further information andrequested registration atwww.reptruitt.com/thm.aspx?utm_source=List

    rak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.reptruitt.com%2fthm.aspx&utm_campaign=Still+Time+to+RSVP+for+My+Town+Hall+Meetings, [email protected] or(610) 696-4990.

    March 10 (Thursday)Wizard of Oz Singalong.  Conference Center,Penn State Great Valley, 30 East SwedesfordRoad, Malvern. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    Wizard of Oz  movie will be screened with op-portunities to sing-along and participate in acostume parade.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.gv.psu.edu/Information/Community/31978.htm, [email protected] or (610) 648-3200.

    March 12 (Saturday)Girls Technology Forum.  East High School,450 Ellis Lane, West Chester. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Girls in grades five through 10 and theirparents will learn about successful women intechnology in this Girl’s Exploring Tomorrow’s

     Technology (GETT) conference to provide expo-sure to entering Science, Technology, Engi-neering and Math (STEM) fields.

    Free activity for students, with a fee for par-ents. Further information for limited spaces isavailable at www.itagpa.org/programs/gett,[email protected] or (610)458-5700.with required registration atwww.eventbrite.com/e/girls-exploring-tomor-rows-technology-2016-tickets-18938596853.

    March 12 (Saturday)Adult Mental Health.  Room 170, Govern-mental Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,

    West Chester. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. RepeatedWednesday-Thursday, March 16-17 in Exton. 

    Participants will become Certified MentalHealth First Aiders to help individuals strug-gling with mental health concerns or facing cri-ses during this two, half-day sessions course.

    Free activity, including lunch, with furtherinformation and required registration atwww.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/32219 

    or [email protected].

    March 12 (Saturday)

    Let’s Talk Parents.  Ricketts Center, 640Beech Street, Pottstown. Noon to 3 p.m. Addi-tional session for parents of children with spe-cial needs Wednesday, March 16, at differenttimes and location.

    Advocating for Your Child – Be Your Child’sChampion  parent Let’s Talk  spring forum,hosted by the Pottstown School District willdiscuss discipline, homework help and bully-ing.

    Free activity, including a meal, children pro-gramming, Spanish interpreters and raffles,with further information atwww.pottstownschools.org/RSS/News/134927284594802.rss, [email protected] or(610) 256-6370.

    March 12 (Saturday)Celtic Celebration.  Unionville ElementarySchool, 1775 West Doe Run Road, KennettSquare. 7:30 p.m.

     Two Pipers Piping and Friends will providetribal, traditional, rocking and danceable Celtic

    music in this Hadley Fund series presentation.Free activity, with further information andtickets available at www.hadleyfund.org,[email protected] or (610) 444-1855.

    March 14 (Monday)Alzheimer’s Care.  Concord Room, GardenSpot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, NewHolland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

     James Day of the North American ValidationAssociation, will discuss The Journey of FamilyMembers  with the Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Sup-port Group.

    Free activity, with further information andregistration for limited seating and availablerespite care during the group.at

     [email protected] or (717) 355-6076.

    March 15 (Tuesday)Finding Funders.  Struble Room, ChesterCounty Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Grantseekers will learn how to research andconnect with potential funders through the

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    Foundation Directory Online Professional(FDOP) database that is available at the library.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2620.

    March 16-19 (Wednesday-Saturday)Jazz Festival.  Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre,

    located in Swope Music Building and Perform-ing Arts Center, 817 South High Street, WestChester. Various times.

    Multiple individuals and groups will partici-pate during West Chester University Jazz Festi-val.

    Free activity for most, with further informa-tion available atwww.wcupa.edu/cvpa/jazzfest.aspx,[email protected] or (610) 436-2739.

    March 16-17 (Wednesday-Thursday)Adult Mental Health.  The COAD Group,

    467 Creamery Way, Exton. 8 a.m. to12:30 p.m.Participants will become Certified Mental

    Health First Aiders to help individuals strug-gling with mental health concerns or facing cri-ses during this two, half-day sessions course.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/32217or [email protected].

    March 16 (Wednesday)

    Youth/Police Forum.  Montgomery County

    Community College, 101 College Drive, Potts-town. 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.Youth and law enforcement will exchange

    perspectives about each another and learnways to avoid unnecessary and unsafe interac-tions in this annual Montgomery County Dis-proportionate Minority Contact Youth/LawEnforcement Forum.

    Free activity, including lunch, with furtherinformation and required registration atwww.padmc.org/montgomery-county-working-group/montgomery-events,[email protected] or (610) 278-3328.

    March 16 (Wednesday)

    Pennsylvania Military Academy.  WidenerUniversity, 825 Springdale Drive, Exton.12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

    Ronald Romanowicz, 1968 Academy gradu-ate, will discuss traditions of the institution,along with those who have served with distinc-tion during the weekly Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute lunch-time speaker series.

    Free activity, with seating limited. Furtherinformation is available at

    www.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    March 16 (Wednesday)Students with Special Needs.  Kingdom LifeChurch, Franklin and Walnut Streets, Potts-town. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Being Your Special Needs Child’s Best Advo- 

    cate  parent Let’s Talk  spring forum, hosted bythe Pottstown School District will discuss dis-cipline, homework help and bullying.

    Free activity, including a meal, children pro-gramming, Spanish interpreters and raffles,with further information atwww.pottstownschools.org/RSS/News/134927284594802.rss, [email protected] or(610) 256-6370.

    March 17 (Thursday)Presidential Greatness.  Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester

    Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m.Historian and American history teacher

    Roger Arthur will cover the history of all 43American presidents and the qualities that the“greats” possessed.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-1700.

    March 17 (Thursday)

    Greening Your Garden.  Conference Center,Penn State Great Valley, 30 East SwedesfordRoad, Malvern. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Chester County Master Gardeners will dis-cuss how to set up yards to better benefit anindividual, the community and the environ-ment, including cultivation of the home vegeta-ble plot and dealing with climate change, ecol-ogy, lawns, and plant selections that reduceenvironmental impacts and carbon emissions.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.gv.psu.edu/Information/Community/31978.htm, [email protected] or (610) 648-3200.

    March 19 (Saturday)Puppet Theatre.  Unionville High School, 750Unionville Road, Kennett Square. 2 p.m.

    Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia will presentThe Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other EricCarle Favourites  in this Hadley Fund seriespresentation.

    Free activity, with further information andtickets available at www.hadleyfund.org,[email protected] or (610) 444-1855. 

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    March 19 (Saturday)Bagpipe Concert.  Chapel, Garden Spot Vil-lage, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.7 p.m.

     Thompson McConnell and Family will per-form as part of the Saturday Evening ConcertSeries.

    Free activity, with donations accepted. Fur-ther information is available at

    [email protected] or (717) 355-6000.

    March 23 (Wednesday)

    Evolution of Earth Day.  Widener University,825 Springdale Drive, Exton. 12:10 p.m. to1:10 p.m.

    Retired science teacher Roberta McManuswill discuss how Earth Day is said to have be-come the largest secular celebration in theworld during the weekly Osher Lifelong Learn-ing Institute lunch-time speaker series.

    Free activity, with seating limited. Furtherinformation is available at

    www.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    March 24 (Thursday)Eleanor Roosevelt.  Henrietta Hankin BranchLibrary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Author Ann Atkins will discuss The Arc ofHer Journey  about the former First Lady’s riseabove a broken childhood to living a life thatchallenged injustice and shook the status quoof society.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-1700.

    March 23 (Wednesday)Presidential Election Controversies. Widener University, 825 Springdale Drive, Ex-ton. 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

    Instructor Ross Kershey will discuss contro-versial presidential elections over the yearsduring the weekly Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute lunch-time speaker series.

    Free activity, with seating limited. Furtherinformation is available atwww.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    March 29 (Tuesday)Town Hall Meeting.  West Goshen TownshipBuilding, 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester.7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Truitt will conduct aconstituent forum to discuss state issues.

    Free activity, with further information andrequested registration atwww.reptruitt.com/thm.aspx?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.reptruitt.com%2fthm.aspx&utm_campaign=Still+Time+to+RSVP+for+My+Town+Hall+Meetings, [email protected] or(610) 696-4990.

    March 30 (Wednesday)Women’s Business.  Doubletree Hotel,701 Penn Street, Reading. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    W.E. R.O.A.R. (Women Entrepreneurs: Re-lationships, Opportunities, Assistance and Re-sources) Conference, hosted by PennsylvaniaSen. Judy Schwank for seasoned businesses,start-ups and entrepreneurs, will feature ses-sions led by small business experts and focuson starting and growing a business, securingfinancing, strategic planning and taking abusiness to a higher level.

    Free activity, including refreshments, with

    further information and required registration atwww.eventbrite.com/e/we-roar-womens-business-conference-tickets-21112542182 or(610) 898-6151.

    March 31 (Thursday)

    Farm to Table.  East Goshen TownshipBuilding, 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester. Noonto 1 p.m.

    Monthly lunch-time health series will fea-ture a discussion on food, the East GoshenFarmers Market and Community SupportedAgriculture (CSA) ventures in the area with

    Amy Watson, certified holistic health coach.Free activity, with further information atwww.eastgoshen.org/park-and-rec/camps-and-programs/programs-for-adults/health-discussion-series or (610) 692-7171.

    April 1 (Friday)Teen Sexual Exploitation.  Room 200B-South Entrance, Howard Gittis Student Center,

     Temple University, 1755 North 13th Street,Philadelphia. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    In Our Backyard: Beyond Awareness to Pre- venting Sexual Exploitation of Teens  Life After

     Trauma Conference will include speakers inadolescent and child psychiatry, clinical socialwork, public education and law who will pro-vide an interdisciplinary perspective and ap-proach to confronting issues involving humantrafficking, commercial sexual exploitation ofchildren trauma.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.thelifeaftertrauma.org/#!lato-conference/c1kx8 [email protected].

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    April 2 (Saturday)Continental Army for Kids.  Visitor Center,Valley Forge National Historical Park,1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia.11 a.m. to noon.

    Children can join the Continental Army,experiencing a day in the life of the continentalsoldier, including registering or mustering, re-ceiving enlistment papers and continental cur-

    rency, being issued wooden muskets and lear-ing how to stand, march, and carry their mus-ket as one of Washington's soldiers would havedone.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=3746403-307230 or (610)783-1075.

    April 3 (Sunday)Piano Concert.  Kennett Friends Meeting,125 West Sickle Street, Kennett Square. 2 p.m.

    Rollin Wilber will be playing a mix of Schu-bert, Debussy, Brahms and Chopin.Free activity, with further information and

    tickets available at www.hadleyfund.org,[email protected] or (610) 444-1855. 

    April 5 (Tuesday)Mount Vernon.  Washington Memorial Chapel,Valley Forge National Historical Park, Route 23,King of Prussia. 7 p.m.

    Mount Vernon research librarian Mary Thompson, will discuss Mount Vernon Duringthe Revolutionary War , a behind-the-scenes

    look at what was happening at Washington’sVirginia home during the long American Revo-lutionary Warn, in this first Tuesday monthlyFriends of Valley Forge Speaker Series..

    Free activity, including reception, with fur-ther information atwww.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker-series.shtml, [email protected] or(610) 783-1777.

    April 6 (Wednesday)Rowanda.  Widener University, 825 SpringdaleDrive, Exton. 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

    Holly Jobe, part of the delegation for Friend-ship Among Women, will discuss the country’s1994 genocide, reconciliation and re-birthduring the weekly Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute lunch-time speaker series.

    Free activity, with seating limited. Furtherinformation is available atwww.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    April 7 (Thursday)Film Fest.  Conference Center, Penn StateGreat Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road, Mal-vern. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    MountainFilm on Tour will present a selec-tion of award winning films from the TellurideFestival that explore themes connected to ex-ploring cultures, promoting adventure and pre-serving environments.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.gv.psu.edu/Information/Community/31978.htm, [email protected] or (610) 648-3200.

    April 9 (Saturday)Single Mothers’ Conference.  Henderson HighSchool, 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Ches-ter. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Panel discussions on single mother issues,resources and services and more will be part ofannual Chester County Community Collabora-tive and Women’s Commission-hosted event.

    Free activity, including meals and chilcare,with further information and required registra-tion athttps://chescosupermom2016.eventbrite.com,[email protected] or (484)876-1582.

    April 13 (Wednesday)Battle of Brandywine Errors.  Widener Uni-versity, 825 Springdale Drive, Exton.12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

    Philip Dusty, a student of history, will dis-cuss The Battle of the Brandywine- A  Tragedyof Errors 

     during the weekly Osher LifelongLearning Institute lunch-time speaker series.Free activity, with seating limited. Further

    information is available atwww.widener.edu/academics/schools/eics/_docs/cs_olli_speaker_series.pdf  or (484) 713-0088.

    April 14 (Thursday)Essential Tremors.  Village Square BoardRoom, Garden Spot Village, 433 South KinzerAvenue, New Holland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    Essential Tremors Support Group will dis-cuss the disorder.

    Free activity, with further information andregistration for limited seating and availablerespite care during the group.at

     [email protected] or (717) 355-6259.

    April 16 (Saturday)Housing Fair. Plymouth Whitemarsh HighSchool, 201 East Germantown Pike, PlymouthMeeting. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Credit reports, workshops on improvingcredit, real estate basics, mortgage programs,

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    sheriff sales, homebuyer grant programs andmore, along with over two dozen organizationsand door prizes highlight this MontgomeryCounty Partners for Homeownership annualevent.

    Free activity, with further information atwww.mcpho.org/?page_id=65, [email protected] or (610) 275-4357.

    April 16 (Saturday)Percussion Concert.  Chapel, Garden SpotVillage, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Hol-land. 7 p.n.

    Portal Percussion will performs Marimbaand more during Saturday Evening ConcertSeries event.

    Free activity, with donations accepted andfurther information available [email protected] or (717) 355-6000.

    April 20 (Wednesday)Citizen Emergencies Training.  Chester

    County Public Safety Training Facility,137 Modena Road, South Coatesville.6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

    Seven weekly and one Saturday class forages 16 and above will provide CommunityEmergency Response Team (CERT) training.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration athttp://destraining.chesco.org/ema/CERTSpring2016, [email protected] or (610) 344-5540.

    April 23 (Saturday)

    Orchestra Forum.  Chapel, Garden Spot Vil-lage, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.7 p.n.

    Lancaster Symphony Orchestra DirectorStephen Guzenhauser will discuss Who isAfraid of the Orchestra ?

    Free activity, with donations accepted andfurther information available [email protected] or (717) 355-6000.

    April 30 (Saturday)Shredding, Recycling and Drug Take Back.Penn State Great Valley Parking Lot, 30 EastSwedesford Road, Malvern. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Pennsylvania Rep. Duane Milne’s annualShredding, Recycling and Prescription DrugTake Back Day  will be held.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able atwww.duanemilne.com/Display/SiteFiles/92/OtherDocuments/Milne%20Recylcing%20flyer%202%2016%2016.pdf , [email protected] or (610) 251-1070.

    April 30 (Saturday)Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Variouslocations. 10 a.m. t 2 p.m.

    Local law enforcement agencies will collectunused prescription drugs to keep them out ofthe hands of youth, adults and public watersupplies in biannual Drug Enforcement Ad-ministration event.

    Free activity, with further information, in-

    cluding a searchable database of national loca-tions available starting Friday, April 1, atwww.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html and information on year-around regional drop boxes athttps://apps.ddap.pa.gov/GetHelpNow/PillDrop.aspx.

    April 30 (Saturday)Sheep and Wool Day.  Springton Manor Farm,860 Springton Road, Glenmoore. 11 a.m. to3 p.m.

    Annual shearing of the herd, along with

    spinning, weaving, rug hooking and knittingdemonstrations, butter making, fiber dyeing,stage performances, mobile agriculture sciencelab, artisans and more will highlight this event.

    Free activity with a $5 parking fee. Furtherinformation is available atwww.chesco.org/2307/36633/Sheep-Wool-Day

    or (610) 942-2450.

    April 30 (Saturday)Local Music Concert.  Chapel, Garden SpotVillage, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Hol-land. 7 p.n.

    Yuriy Kravets & Friends will perform concertwith local musicians.Free activity, with donations accepted and

    further information available [email protected] or (717) 355-6000.

    May 3 (Tuesday)Revolutionary War Reporting.  Park Theater,1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia(Valley Forge). 7 p.m.

     Todd Andrlik, author of Reporting theRevolutionary War  will discuss reporting in the18th century newspapers of Britain and the

    United States, in this Friends of Valley ForgeSpeaker Series event.Free activity, including reception, with fur-

    ther information atwww.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker-series.shtml, [email protected] or(610) 783-1777.

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    Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

    Various Days/TimeSundaysMorning Birding Walk . Bucktoe Creek Pre-serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activityalso held at the same time on Mondays.

    Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this

    activity as walkers experience the diverse bird-life of a private nature preserve during a strollthrough meadows, forests, thickets, andmarsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin-ning birders but all skill levels are welcome.

    Free activity, with further information aboutthe Preserve available atwww.bucktoecreekpreserve.org.

    Wild Wanders.  Parking Area, Lenfest Center,ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road,Coatesville (Embreville). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

    Local naturalist, educator, and Natural

    Lands Trust volunteer William Ryan will lead aguided walk around the preserve, with theroute varying each week to reflect what is hap-pening at 1,263-acre tract.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at http://www.natlands.org/event/wild-wanders-at-cheslen-preserve/2014-03-30 or(610) 353-5587.

    (First Sunday of Month)Spectrum Kids Can!   Annex, Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester

    Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Support group for families with autistic chil-

    dren enables young people to play with peersand use and improve their social skills andparents an opportunity to review library’s au-tism resources.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 321-1724.

    Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry that reaches outto enrich the spiritual lives of persons with de-velopmental disabilities, together with theirfamilies, friends and other supportive commu-

    nity members, holds special Sunday worshipservices at various locations.

     The ministry is designed to acquaint andeducate congregations about individuals withdevelopmental disabilities, resulting in an ac-cepting atmosphere. Services typically includelots of music and joyous singing, along withbrief, meaningful messages conducted in ashush-free environment.

    Services are held once a month at the follow-ing times and locations:

    Exton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,104 South Village Avenue, (610) 363-6264,4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

    Media – Reformation Evangelical LutheranChurch, 102 West Rose Tree Road, (610) 891-0600, 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of eachmonth.

    Pottstown – St. James Lutheran Church,1101 East High Street, (610) 326-2810, 7 p.m.on the second Wednesday of each month.

    Gilbertsville – New Hanover LutheranChurch, 2941 Lutheran Road, (610) 326-1335,3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month.

    West Chester – Calvary Lutheran Church,730 South New Street, (610) 696-2475, 4 p.m.on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

    Attendees are encouraged to call churches inadvance to confirm dates and times. Furtherinformation about Rejoicing Spirits and othersites may be obtained at

    www.rejoicingspirits.org,[email protected] or (610) 363-6264.

    MondaysMorning Birding Walk . Bucktoe Creek Pre-serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activityalso held at the same time on Sundays.

    Delaware Nature Society staff will lead thisactivity as walkers experience the diverse bird-life of a private nature preserve during a strollthrough meadows, forests, thickets, andmarsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin-

    ning birders but all skill levels are welcome.Free activity, with further information about

    the Preserve available atwww.bucktoecreekpreserve.org .

    Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; alsoavailable Tuesdays.

    Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifyingindividuals with disabilities in finding work,maintaining employment and supplemental

    services.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able atwww.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re-quired registration at (484) 250-4340.

    Tech Group. Community Education Room,Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to noon

    Phoenixville Tech Group brings togethertechnology users to share knowledge and ex-

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    perience, including helping those who havelimited or no experience with computers.

    Free activity, with further information in-cluding meeting topics available atwww.phoenixvilletg.com,[email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132.

    Monday-Thursday

    After School Program.  Westside CommunityCenter, 430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester.3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Students in grades six through 12 will en-gage in after school tutoring, mentoring, drop-in and community service opportunities.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able atwww.westsidecommunitycenterwc.org/features/school-program,[email protected] or (484)682-4910.

    Chess Club. Coatesville Area Public Library,501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 4 p.m.to 8 p.m.

    Ages five to 18 can learn to play tournamentchess.

    Free activity with no registration required.Further information is available at (610) 384-4115.

    Indoor Walking Group .  Romansville UnitedMethodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Community residents of all fitness levels

    walk to music for one to four miles. Also heldon Wednesdays and Fridays.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able at [email protected] or (610)486-0189.

    (First Mondays) What’s Cooking in Coatesville?   EpiscopalChurch of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln High-way, Coatesville. 6 p.m.

    A healthy meal, along with a cookingdemonstration will be provided by the ChesterCounty Food Bank and the County Departmentof Health

    Free activity, with further information isavailable at the church at (610) 384-4771.

    (Fourth Mondays)Yarn Café.  Spring City Library, 2 RiversideDrive, Spring City. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

     Teens and adults involved in all fiber artsrelax and work on projects over tea and coffee.

    Free activity, with further information andrequested registration athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, , [email protected] or (610) 948-4130.

    Adult Board Games.  Harrop Room, Phoenix-ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe-nixville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Informal gathering of Phoenixville BoardGamers share games that can be played in asingle setting.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able from Nick Lamicela [email protected].

    (First Mondays)Girls Night Out .  Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m.

    Girls nine-years-old and above and theirmothers or other older female friends read, en-

     joy activities and snack.Free activity, with further information and

    optional registration available at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL , [email protected], or (610)321-1724.

    (Fourth Mondays)Open Knitting.  Parkesburg Library, 105 WestStreet, Parkesburg. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    A gathering for beginners to professionals.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Parkesburg%20Library ,[email protected] or (610) 857-5165. 

    (First Mondays)

    Conservation Book Club.  Board Room,

    Chester County Library, 450 Exton SquareParkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.Participants will learn what they can do to

    help the environment through book discus-sions dedicated to conservation and environ-mentalism

    Free activity, with further information andregistration available atwww.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL , [email protected], or (610) 280-2645.

    Tuesdays Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; alsoavailable Mondays.

    Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifyingindividuals with disabilities in finding work,maintaining employment and supplementalservices.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able atwww.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re-quired registration at (484) 250-4340.

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    (Fourth Tuesdays)Community Café.  West Grove United Meth-odist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, WestGrove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Hot lunch, fellowship time, free healthscreenings and associated health tips, and anopen prayer room highlight this monthly event.

    Free activity, with further information andsuggested reservations available at (610) 869-

    9334 or [email protected].

    Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin BranchLibrary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Individuals with computer questions, need-ing assistance with research, desiring bettersearch techniques for online catalogs or otherinformation can receive a half-hour assistancesession with a librarian.

    Free activity with required reservations atleast 24 hours in advance at (610) 321-1710.

    Research assistance also is available at all

    times for Pennsylvania residents through AskHere PA  chat at www.askherepa.org.

    (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Afterschool Gaming for Teens.  PhoenixvillePublic Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

     Teens can play afterschool games on a bigscreen with a big sound system, along withdoing online researching and networking on astate-of-the-art graphics-capable computers,homework, or just hang out.

    Free activity, including snacks and soda.

    Further information is available at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afterschool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf  orat (610) 933-3013 x24.

    Youth Chess Club.  Henrietta Hankin BranchLibrary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,can learn chess.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 321-1724

    T.I.M.S.  New Life in Christ Fellowship,1 South 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to8 p.m.

     Training Introspection Mentoring Service(T.I.M.S.) provides youth ages five through 18with positive peer group involvement, hands-onskill development, knowledge of African-Ameri-can culture, and a relationship with Christianmen and women as role models.

    It teaches youth what it means to be menand women spiritually, culturally, socially andphysically, addresses goal-setting, etiquette,

    career planning and community service, andacknowledges and honors a young man’s orwoman’s growth and changes.

    Students must participate on a regular basisand parents or guardians must complete anapplication.

    Free activity, including dinner. Further in-formation is available from Alphonso Newsuanat [email protected] or Roberta Showell at

    [email protected] or (610) 384-3344 x109.

    (Second Tuesdays)

    Adult Gaming Night.  Community EducationRoom, Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Participants can chose from the Library’sselection of board or Wii games, or bring theirown, as they play games and meet friends.

    Free activity, with beverages provided. Fur-ther information is available from Chris Knuppat (610) 805-4603.

    (Second Tuesdays)Guys Read .  Henrietta Hankin Branch Library,215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (LudwigsCorner). 6:30 p.m.

     Third through sixth grade boys and theirdads or other older male friends read, enjoyactivities and snack.

    Free activity, with further information andoptional registration available at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL , [email protected], or (610)321-1724.

    Youth Depression and Bipolar Support. Community Crossroads Peer Support Center,825 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m.

     Transitioned Aged Depression & BipolarSupport Alliance (TADBSA provides peer-ledsupport for youth and young adults ages 14 to25 living with a mood disorder, seeking to in-form, empower, support and inspire individualsto achieve lives they want to lead.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (484) 706-2110.

    (Fourth Tuesdays)

    Computer Basics for Job-Seekers . Phoenix-ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe-nixville. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repeated2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays.

    Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com-puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as-sist the unemployed and underemployed inlearning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a

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    resume to a job application, basic Web naviga-tion, completing an online application, andusing Indeed  to find job listings and apply foremployment. Participants must be able to usea computer keyboard and mouse.

    Further information and required registra-tion for limited seating are available athttp://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013

    x132.

    Bilingual Family Storytime.  Second FloorChildren’s Department, Norristown Public Li-brary, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. 7 p.m.to 8 p.m.

    Bilingual English/Spanish family storytimefeatures stories, songs, fingerplays, and an in-troduction to American Sign Language.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able athttp://mnl.mclinc.org/childrens/indexch.html#Sleepytime or (610) 278-5100.

    Second TuesdayESL Conversations.  Phoenixville Public Li-brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informalEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) gatheringfor ages 21 and over, with participants engag-ing in English-only conversations ranging fromtelling jokes and singing songs to sharing reci-pes and discussing philosophical and historicaltopics, geography, and family and work related

    issues.Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected]

    (Third Tuesday)Writing Group.  Harrop Room, PhoenixvillePublic Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the sec-ond Thursday.

    Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writersoffers writer education, empowerment, and cri-tiques, with an opportunity to ask questionsabout the writing process, read work aloud,

    and obtain and offer input on material read.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able from Eric Parmer at [email protected].

    Brandywine Query.  Café Lindo, 109 SouthBroad Street, Kennett Square. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Network of adult singles over 35 years of agedesigned to create community.

    Further information is available [email protected].

    Parent Support Group .  Main Choir Room,Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 WestPleasant Grove Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to9 p.m.

    Sessions are designed to give support to areaparents whose children have been impacted byaddiction.

    Further information is available from JoiHoner at (800) 678-2332 x6156 or

     [email protected].

    Wednesdays Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club.  Hat-field House, Hibernia Park, 119 Hatfield HouseRoad, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

    Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along amostly-wooded gravel path, with plant identifi-cation included. Participants should bringwater and wear comfortable clothing andshoes. Walks also are held on Saturdays.

    Free activity, with registration required atwww.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 344-6415.

    Warwick Walkers.  Upper Parking Lot,Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road,Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

    Hikers walk a portion of the Horse-Shoe Trail.

    Free activity, with registration required atwww.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 469-1916.

    (Second Wednesdays) Free Seniors Legal Clinic . Room 130, Gov-ernment Services Center, 601 Westtown Road,West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon.

    Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania(LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a vari-ety of matters, including public and privatehousing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, publicwelfare, Social Security Disability (SSD) andSocial Security Income (SSI), unemploymentcompensation, simple estate planning, livingwills, durable power of attorney for healthcare,general power of attorney, and other matters.

    Further information and appointments areavailable at (610) 344-6350.

    LASP also operates a toll-free legal helplinefor income-eligible Chester, Montgomery, Dela-ware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at(877) 429-5994.

    (Third Wednesday)Nursing Mothers Group.  Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, ChesterSprings (Ludwigs Corner). 9:45 a.m. to10:45 a.m.

     Janet Graczyk, IBCLC (Internationally BoardCertified Lactation Consultant) facilitates groupof nursing mothers who share ideas and weightheir babies.

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    Free activity, with further information avail-able at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp  or [email protected].

    Second and Fourth Wednesdays)Adult Book Bingo. Henrietta Hankin BranchLibrary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Adults 18-years and older can play bingo towin book prizes, from recent to older editions.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able at (610) 321-1710.

    (Fourth Wednesdays)Playgroups.  Community Room, Rolling HillsApartments, 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown.10:30 a.m. to noon.

    Playgroups, hosted by the Apartments andPottstown Family Center, are designed to pro-vide parents with children up to age five an op-portunity to play with their children, meet

    other parents with small children and talkabout the joys and hardships of parenting.Free activity, with further information and

    requested reservations at (610) 326-1610.

    (Second Wednesdays)

    Circle of Friends.  Healthy Start,723 Wheatland Street, Phoenixville. 11 a.m. to1 p.m.

    Support group, hosted by Healthy Start and The Women’s Resource Center, assists com-munity mothers.

    Free activity, with further information and

    registration available at (610) 917-1360.

    (May-June and September-October)Walking Wednesdays.  Brandywine YMCA,295 Hurley Road, Coatesville. Noon to 2 p.m.

    Outdoor track will be open, weather permit-ting, to individuals, families and co-workers,with a three-day pass to use YMCA facilitiesprovided at sign-up in this multi-communityagency event.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 380-9622 x2430.

    (First and Fourth Wednesdays)

    ESL Conversation.  Burke Room, ChesterCounty Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway,Exton. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

    Relaxed, informal gathering, hosted by theChester County Opportunities IndustrializationCenter (OIC) will engage participants in Ameri-can English-only conversations, including

     jokes, recipes, philosophy, historical and geo-graphical topics with respect for individualhomelands, languages, and traditions.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected].

    (Fourth Wednesdays)Computer Basics for Job-Seekers . Phoenix-ville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoe-nixville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Repeated 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesdays.

    Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com-

    puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as-sist the unemployed and underemployed inlearning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-tachment, uploading and copying/pasting aresume to a job application, basic Web naviga-tion, completing an online application, andusing Indeed  to find job listings and apply foremployment. Participants must be able to usea computer keyboard and mouse.

    Further information and required registra-tion for limited seating are available at

    http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013x132.

    Community Walk.  Genesis Health CareBuilding, Union and State Streets, KennettSquare. Noon.

    Any individual can join a walk to Anson B.Nixon Park as part of the Activate KennettSquare health initiative.

    Free activity, with further information availa-ble from [email protected].

    Bridge Playing.  Henrietta Hankin Branch Li-brary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). Noon to 3 p.m.

    Bridge players gather for cards on mostWednesdays.

    Free activity, with further information aboutthis no-registration event available atwww.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Library  or (610) 321-1710.

    (First Wednesdays)Job Searching Online.  Phoenixville PublicLibrary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m.on the first Friday of the month.

    Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail-able online resources that provide self-assess-ment, job profiles, local job openings, companyresearch, networking, and resume and inter-view preparation assistance.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available with Mark Pinto,adult services director, at [email protected] or(610) 933-3013 x32.

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    (Second Wednesdays)Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks.  Phoe-nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also presentedat 10 a.m. on second Friday of the month.

    Workshop acquaints participants with howto browse, check-out, and download digitalmedia from the Chester County Library Sys-tem’s Overdrive  service.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available with Mark Pinto,adult services director, at [email protected] or(610) 933-3013 x32.

    Freedom from Smoking ® Clinics.  Phoenix-ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville.4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also held bi-monthly on

     Thursdays.American Lung Association’s eight-session

    smoking cessation program, including nicotinereplacement therapy, is held bi-monthly,starting in February, April, June, August and

    October.Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available at (610) 983-1021.

    Indoor Walking Group .  Romansville UnitedMethodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Community residents of all fitness levelswalk to music for one to four miles. Also heldon Mondays and Fridays.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610)

    486-0189.

    (Second and Fourth Wednesdays) Crochet One, Knit Too!   Henrietta HankinBranch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, ChesterSprings (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Knitting and crocheting group meets for allskill levels.

    Free activity, with further information aboutthis no-registration event available atwww.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Library  or (610) 321-1710.

    Job-Seeker Support.  YWCA Tri-County AreaAdult Literacy Center, 1830 East High Street,Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Weekly Job-Seekers Connection  supportgroup is designed to provide a supportive envi-ronment on how to obtain assistance in revis-ing resumes, write cover letters, start an inter-net-based job search, and maximize job searchvisibility, supplementing adult literacy classesand a six-week Job Skills Program, for eligiblearea residents.

    Free activity, with further information on thegroup atwww.facebook.com/ywcatricountyarea/photos/a.468031103259613.106123.142873902442003/813804245348962/?type=1, on the adultliteracy and other workforce development com-ponents for eligible residents atwww.ywcatricountyarea.org/adult-literacy.html, or at (610) 326-7323.

    (First Wednesdays) YoungLives Club for Teen Moms.  ReformedPresbyterian Church, 312 West Union Street,West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., exceptAugust,

    YoungLives Club for teenage mothers inWest Chester, an initiative of Young Life ofChester County, provides a dinner, mentoring,parenting information, recreation, childcareand baby items for teen moms up to 21 years ofage.

    Free activity, with additional information

    available from Roxann Koren at (484) 459-4141, [email protected], orwww.younglife.org/YoungLives.

    (Second Wednesdays)Caregiver Support Group.  West Grove UnitedMethodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road,West Grove. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

     The Peacemaker Center facilitates supportfor those giving care to spouses, parents orchildren.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or

    (610) 444-3898.

    Thursdays (Fourth Thursdays)Medicare Counseling.  Bard Complex, PetraCommunity Housing, 201 South Main Street,Spring City. By appointment

    An APPRISE counselor will be available toseniors to review health care needs, insurancecoverages, co-pays, prescriptions and supple-mental insurances.

    Free activity, with further information andappointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484)933-4955.

    (Second and Fourth Thursdays)Career Guidance Over Coffee.  GryphonCafé, 105 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne.9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    Women’s Resource Network coordinatesthis informal group for women, led by a hu-man resources professional, to hone net-working skills and meet other persons in thearea.

    $5 suggested donation. Further informationand registration is available at (610) 687-6391.

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    Life Study.  Kennett Area Senior Center,427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square.10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    Words of Life  study is conducted by Rev. NeilGutmaker of the United Methodist Church ofthe Open Door.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 444-4819.

    (Second Thursdays)Blood Pressure Screenings.  Kennett AreaSenior Center, 427 East Walnut Street, KennettSquare. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Neighborhood Health Agencies conductsblood pressure screenings for individuals age60 and up.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 444-4819.

    Community Coffee Klatch.  The Market atLiberty Place, 148 West State Street, KennettSquare. 11 a.m. to noon.

    Coffee and conversation to help develop andmaintain community vibrancy through inter-generational connections is an initiative of theKennett Inter Gen Coalition.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 717-2180.

    (Third Thursdays)Mystery Book Club.  Henrietta Hankin BranchLibrary, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs(Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m.

    A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller orsuspense genre will be discussed.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 321-1710.

    (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Afterschool Gaming for Teens.  PhoenixvillePublic Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

     Teens can play afterschool games on a bigscreen with a big sound system, along withdoing online researching and networking on astate-of-the-art graphics-capable computers,homework, or just hang out.

    Free activity, including snacks and soda.Further information is available at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afterschool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf  orat (610) 933-3013 x24.

    Mr. Jack’s Kid's Club.  Camp at Old Mill, Brandamore (Honey Brook). 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Bus picks up Coatesville area children,Pre-K to 12th grades, at 4 p.m. at various loca-tions and transports them to the Camp for Bi-ble study, snacks and fun in their own agegroups. They are returned to the same loca-tions by 6 p.m.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration atwww.thebridgeacademy.org/programs/fall-programs.aspx, [email protected], or(610) 466-9505.

    (First and Third Thursdays)Youth LEGO Club.  Henrietta Hankin Library,215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs

    Corner. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.Ages six and up, accompanied by a parent,can work with supplied LEGOs.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 321-1724.

    (First Thursday)Soup and Sandwiches.  Honey Brook Pres-byterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, HoneyBrook. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Church provides hot soup, sandwiches andother meal items to the community.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 273-2848 [email protected]

    (Third Thursdays) Parents with Children with Special Needs.Devereux Community Services, 1041 WestBridge Street, Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Parents Helping Parents will provide supportfor one another in raising children with specialneeds.

    Free activity, including dinner, with furtherinformation and required registration at

    [email protected] or (610) 933-8110x2401.

    (Second and Fourth Thursdays)Ballroom Dancing for Teens and Adults. Community Room, Coatesville Area Public Li-brary, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for teens and 7 p.m. to 7:45p.m. for adults.

    Participants will learn skills of ballroomdancing.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 384-4115.

    Fatherhood Program.  American AfricanYouth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lin-coln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Fathers Know  group, using the National Fa-therhood Initiative 24/7 Dad  curriculum,challenges fathers to be a positive force withintheir families and communities.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration for limited seating avail-able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordina-tor, at (484) 356-8935 [email protected].

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    Pajamarama.  Henrietta Hankin Library,215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (LudwigsCorner). 6:30 p.m.

    Children can wear their pajamas and bringtheir favorite cuddly toy as they listen to sto-ries, rhymes and music with the whole family. 

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 321-1724.

    Chess Club for Kids.  Chester County Library,450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m.

    Youth ages six and up can learn to playchess, join in a pick-up game, or receivecoaching. Use personal boards or the Librarywill have a few available.

    Free activity. No registration or regular at-tendance required. Further information isavailable at (610) 280-2630.

    (Second Thursday)

    Writing Group.  Harrop Room, PhoenixvillePublic Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also meets the third

     Tuesday.Phoenix Writers, a group for adult writers

    offers writer education, empowerment, and cri-tiques, with an opportunity to ask questionsabout the writing process, read work aloud,and obtain and offer input on material read.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able from Eric Parmer at [email protected].

    (First Thursdays, Except July and August) 

    Families with Members in the JusticeSystem. New Life in Christ Fellowship,1 South 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m.

    A family support group for those who haveloved ones in the juvenile, county, state or fed-eral justice systems will meet for the first timeto learn about supports available to familiesand ways in which they can cope with circum-stances being experienced.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.facebook.com/pages/Families-of-Incarcerated-Loved-Ones-Chester-County-Pa/326328557464276,[email protected] or (484) 238-4594.

    Freedom from Smoking ® Clinics.  Phoenix-ville Hospital, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also available bi-monthly onWednesdays.

    American Lung Association’s eight-sessionsmoking cessation program, including nicotinereplacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to8:30 p.m. starting in January, March, May,

     July, September and November.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration is available at (610) 983-1021.

    Young Life Teen Night.  Bridge AcademyCommunity Center (BACC), 570 Olive Street,Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    High schoolers have games, skits, a devo-tional and fun time with friends. Includes a

    short Bible study and a focus on developing amentoring relationship.Free activity. Further information and regis-

    tration available from Josh and Jordan Crans,BACC directors, at (610) 466-9505 or [email protected].

    (Third Thursdays)Individual Career Consultations.  Women’sResource Center, 113 West Wayne Avenue,Wayne. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Women can meet one-on-one for a half hourwith a career counselor to help choose a career,

    review a resume, obtain a mock interview, orreceive other career assistance.Free activity. Further information and regis-

    tration is available at (610) 687-6391.

    Civil Air Patrol - Chester County CompositeSquadron.  Coatesville area locations. 7 p.m. –9 p.m.

    An official auxiliary of the United State AirForce. Provides rescue/relief, leadership andaerospace education opportunities, includingflying, at local, regional and national levels for

     youth 12 to 18 years of age and adults.

    Fees for membership and some activities.For further information contact Capt. C. Gerthat [email protected]  or at (484) 919-7783, orwww.gocivilairpatrol.com orwww.capsquadron1008.org.

    Fridays Hibernia Hiking Club.  Norwood RoadParking Lot, Struble Trail, Downingtown.9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

    Hikers can enjoy a hike along the Struble Trail.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able athttp://webapps.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1552&q=621757 and registration re-quired atwww.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1254 or (610)344-6415.

    (First Friday)Job Searching Online.  Phoenixville PublicLibrary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville.10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m.on the first Wednesday of the month.

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    Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail-able online resources that provide self-assess-ment, job profiles, local job openings, companyresearch, networking, and resume and inter-view preparation assistance.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available with Mark Pinto,adult services director, at [email protected] or(610) 933-3013 x32.

    Second Fridays)Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks.  Phoe-nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue,Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also pre-sented at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday ofthe month.

    Workshop acquaints participants with howto browse, check-out, and download digitalmedia from the Chester County Library Sys-tem’s Overdrive  service.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available with Mark Pinto,

    adult services director, at [email protected] or(610) 933-3013 x32.

    (Second Fridays)Lunch and Program for Retired ActivePeople (R.A.P.).  West Grove United MethodistChurch, 300 North Guernsey Road, WestGrove. Noon.

    Non-denominational group for persons 55 years and older meets for lunch and a program.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or 610) 869-9334.

    (Third Fridays)Child Car Seat Checks.  Limerick Fire Sta-tion, 390 West Ridge Pike, Limerick.

    Montgomery County Health Department cer-tified car seat technicians will provide inspec-tions of child safety seats, along with educationon the proper way to install one to ensure pro-per restraint. A 2009 report by the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration indicatesas many as seven out of 10 car seats may beinstalled improperly.

    Free activity for Montgomery County resi-dents, with required appointments available [email protected] or (610) 278-5119. Fur-ther information, including clinics in Norris-town and Montgomeryville, is available athttp://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,A,3,Q,28155.asp.

    Indoor Walking Group .  Romansville UnitedMethodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Community residents of all fitness levelswalk to music for one to four miles. Also heldon Mondays and Wednesdays.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610)486-0189.

    Single Moms and Children Support. NewLife in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5th Avenue,Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Single Women in Fellowship Together(SWIFT) and their children meet for dinner,

    fellowship, discussion of life issues, worshipand prayer.Free activity, including childcare, with fur-

    ther information available at (610) 384-3344x153, Lisa Gallimore at [email protected] or

     Tori Fisher at [email protected].

    First Friday Family Film (F4).  Easttown Li-brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue,Berwyn. 7 p.m.

    A monthly family movie will be shown.Free activity, with further information avail-

    able at [email protected] or (610) 644-0138.

    SaturdaysCommunity Walk.  Community Garden,North Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway,Coatesville. 9 a.m.

    A Coatesville on the Move one to two mileactivity for all ages.

    Further information is available atwww.facebook.com/pages/Coatesville-on-the-Move-An-Initiative-of-Activate-Chester-County/122741387736003.

    (Last Saturdays)

    Children's Monthly Bird Walk.  BucktoeCreek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale.9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    Holly Merker of the Delaware Nature SocietyBirding Team, will introduce three to 12-year-olds to birding as this look, listen for and iden-tify bird species at Bucktoe.

    Free activity, including a light, healthysnack, with required registration at (302) 239-2334.

    (Fourth Saturday)Free Employment Counseling . PhoenixvillePublic Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 10 a.m. to noon.

    Ernie Tidball, the Library’s computer in-structor and a senior information technologyaudit consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares,will provide assistance with resume writing,developing a career plan, making more effectivedecisions about a career, assessing best joboptions through career assessments and othertools, developing job search skills, findingwork-life balance, resolving personal conflictswith bosses and coworkers, and navigating jobstress, career transitions and other difficult

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    employment issues in individual half-hour em-ployment counseling sessions.

    Free activity, with further information andrequired registration available through theAdult Events Calendar atwww.phoenixvillelibrary.org or (610) 933-3013x32.

    Spinner’s & Needlework Group.  Reeves

    Park, Main Street and Second Avenue, Phoe-nixville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.Phoenixville Public Library’s Phoenixville

    Spinners & Needlework Group will work onprojects.

    Free activity, with further information avail-able at  [email protected] or with Win-nie Spoonts at (610) 933-1375.

    Children and Youth Art Classes.  The Gar-age Community and Youth Center,115 South Union Street, Kennett Square.

    Chester County Art Association is providing

    art classes for youth ages three through 12from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to2:30 p.m. for ages seven to 10 and Teen Anime.

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

    (Third Saturdays)Reading Time for Children and Youth. Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 East Lin-coln Highway, Coatesville. Various times

    Extended story and reading times for chil-dren and youth of all ages, including open sto-rytime for all ages from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; tweentime for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m.and The Banned teen book club from ages 13

    to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.Free activity, with further information andrequired registration for limited space, at (610)384-4115.

    "No Shushing" Worship Service.  AvondalePresbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue(Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy withChrist) service will include the EPIC PRAISEband and is designed particularly for individu-als with disabilities, caregivers, youth, youngadults, families and others.

    Additional information is availablewww.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 268-2919.

    Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling

    GriefShare – Weekly video/support group forthose struggling with the death of a loved one,even years later. Each session is self-containedso individuals can join the group at any time.

    Further information and schedules for area

    groups are available at www.griefshare.org. 

    DivorceCare – Weekly video/support group forthose struggling with separation or divorce,even years later. Each session is self-containedso individuals can join the group at any time.

    Further information and schedules for areagroups are available at www.divorcecare.org.  

    Single & Parenting – Weekly video/supportgroup for those struggling with the situation ofbeing a single parent. Each session is self-con-tained so individuals can join the group at any

    time.Further information and schedules for area

    groups are available atwww.singleandparenting.org. Celebrate Recovery (Year Around) – Supportfor those struggling with any type of hurt, habitor hangup, Including addictions.

    Coatesville – Fellowship Hall, New Life inChrist Fellowship, 1 South 5th Avenue, Coates-ville. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays. Furtherinformation is available at (610) 384-7261.

    Downingtown (Guthrieville) – Hopewell United

    Methodist Church, 825 Hopewell Road. 6 p.m.dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. program

     Tuesdays, except for Christmas. Childcareavailable. Further information is available from

     John Neider, outreach pastor, at [email protected] or (610) 269-1545.

    Gilbertsville – Room 205-207, New HanoverUnited Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike.7 p.m. Thursdays. Free-will offering. Babysit-ting available. Further information is availablefrom Ralph B. Freed at (610) 323-2017.

    Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel,675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-days. Children’s Celebration Station (Pre-Cov-ery) Program for ages birth through fifth grade.Further information is available atwww.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery  or

    from Nance Weber [email protected] or (610) 444-2670.

    Parkesburg – Playground Entrance, Gate-way Church, 160 Cowan Road (formerly atKingsway Church, Sadsburyville). 6:15 p.m.family meal, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare avail-able for two-year-olds to fifth grade. Free-willoffering. Further information is available fromBill or Shirley Gensel, Coatesville-Gap AreaSimple Church, sponsor, at [email protected].

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    Further information and other local andnational locations may be found atwww.celebraterecovery.com.

    Celebrate Recovery for Teens (Year Around)A multi-media DVD and activities series formiddle and high school students, called TheLanding, that mirrors the sequence of the adultversion.

    Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel,111 Marshall Street. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-days. No fee. Further information is availableat www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery  or from Justin Stefanosky at

     [email protected] or (610) 444-2670.

    Parents with Prodigals  – Support group forthose saddened and hurt by disrespectful anddefiant teenagers or young adults whose be-haviors, including substance abuse, createconflict and chaos in the family.

    Downingtown (Lionville/Exton) - CalvaryFellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive atRoute 113 – Room 1 Drive (rear entrance).7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays ofthe month from September through June, withno meeting the last Tuesday in December. Fur-ther information is available from Cindy Wana-maker at [email protected]  or at (484)753-2604.

    Unemployment and Underemployment - Sev-eral networking/support are available at areachurches for persons who are unemployed or

    unemployed, with each providing its own vari-ety of specific services in support of those whoparticipate:

    Downingtown (Exton/Lionville) – Job-Seekers meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon-days in Conference 2 at Calvary FellowshipChurch, 95 West Devon Drive (rear entrance) atRoute 113. Further information and requestedregistration is available [email protected] or (610)363-7171.

    Kennett Square – Career Crossroads meetsfrom 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourthMondays at Willowdale Chapel, 675 UnionvilleRoad. Further information is available atwww.willowdalechapel.org/career-crossroads orPerry Walker at [email protected].

    Wayne – A one-on-one Employment Guid-ance Ministry, along with periodic special em-ployment related events to aid jobseekers isavailable at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763South Valley Forge Road, Malvern. Further in-formation is available from George Vosburgh [email protected] or (610) 688-7947.

    West Chester – Unemployment supportgroup meets bi-weekly from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30

    p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 130 WestMiner Street, West Chester, to learn tips andtechniques related to job searches. Further in-formation is available from Elisabeth Hartwellat [email protected] or (610) 696-0554.

    Joseph's People – Six area affiliates meetduring the month:

    •  Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the sec-

    ond and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Jo-seph's Parish, 338 Manor Avenue(Route 322), in the parish meeting roombehind the school at the back of theproperty. Further information aboutthe affiliate is available by leaving amessage at (610) 873-7117.

    •  Berwyn/Main Line – 7 p.m. to 8:20p.m. on the first and third Thursdays atthe Haggenbach Room, St. Monica’sParish Center, 601 First Avenue. Fur-ther information is available from BobSchubert at (610) 755-2398 or

    [email protected]. •  Central Delco -- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at

    three different locations: on the first Tuesday in the St. Francis Room at St.Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 NorthProvidence Road, Media, with furtherinformation at [email protected] or (610) 873-7117; the second Tuesdayin the Parish Hall – Rear Entrance, St.Laurence Church, 8245 West ChesterPike, Upper Darby; and the third Tues-day in Hassler Chapel, Media Presbyte-rian Church, 30 East Baltimore Pike,

    Media, with further information [email protected]. •  Upper Uwchlan Township –- 7 p.m. on

    the first and third Mondays at theSchool Education Center, St. Elizabeth’sCatholic Church, 100 Fellowship Road,Chester Springs. Further information isavailable at (610) 321-1200 or [email protected].

    •  Reading – 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on thefirst and third Wednesdays at St Catha-rine's of Siena Parish Center.2427 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading.

    Further information is available from John Senick, facilitator, at (610) 779-4005.

    •  West Grove – 7 p.m. on the fourthWednesday at the Assumption of theBlessed Virgin Mary Church at 290State Road, West Grove. Further infor-mation is available from John Colgan at

     [email protected] information on all St. Joseph’s

    People chapters is available atwww.josephspeople.org.

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    Care MondaysIn addition to DivorceCare, GriefShare, Parentsof Prodigals and Job-Seekers ministries listedabove, the following also are held from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Fellowship ofDowningtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route113, Exton/Lionville. Further information isavailable atwww.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays,

    [email protected] or (610) 363-7171 x2154.•  Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace

    University – For those struggling with

    or wanting to know about managingpersonal finances.

    •  Fresh Encounter Prayer – PrayerChapel, for those desiring prayer fortheir own situations or for others.

    •  College Moms in Prayer –  SeminarRoom 8, for mothers wishing to pray forstudents encountering all types of col-lege situations.

    Single & Parenting is being conducted from9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Sundays, withKidzJam and Middle and High School lifegroups available for children and teens.

    Free Admission Opportunities for Family Day TripsPack a lunch, load the family in the car, and

    take a free admission day trip to these or acombination of sites. Information is compiledfrom a range of resources and is believed to beaccurate at the time of posting. It is subject tochange without notice. Participants are en-couraged to use contact data provided to con-firm current information. Many sites, althoughfree, appreciate donations.

    Various sites also have special events atvarious times during the year that may beposted on their websites.

    Chester County Parks - Five Chester CountyParks provide a wealth of opportunities forfamilies, many of them free. Over 5,000 acresof parkland include areas for bicycling, birding,camping, boating, visits to historic buildings,gardens, farm animals, fishing, equestrian ringand trails, hiking, fitness and interpretivetrails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds in-cluding horse shoe pits, softball and volleyball,and educational programs. Parks include:•  Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock

    Road, Phoenixville.•  Hibernia, 1 Park Road, Wagontown.•  Nottingham. 150 Park Road, Nottingham.•  Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton

    Road, Glenmoore•  Warwick, 382 County Park Road, Potts-

    town.•

     

    Wolf’s Hollow County Park, 150 Wolf’s Hol-low Drive, Atglen.Park events information is available athttp://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1551&q=640601 or at (610) 344-6415.

    Struble Trail.  Parking Lot entrance at Nor-wood Road, off State Route 282 at Downing-town. The Struble Trail, a work in progress,will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glen-moore, passing near Springton Manor Farmand Struble Lake before ending near HoneyBrook Borough, for a total length of sixteen (16)

    miles. It currently is a 2.6 mile paved, multi-use recreational trail for nature enthusiasts,picnickers and other recreational users. Addi-tional information, including a full-color map,is available atwww.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1552&q=621757.

    Parks Fishing Tackle Loaner Program.  Hi-bernia and Nottingham County Parks daily andSprington Manor on weekends. All ages canborrow rods, reels and tackle boxes on a first-come, first-serve basis through the Pennsylva-nia Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) Fish-ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may beborrowed April through November, with check-outs in the park office between 8:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m. Lures and bait are not provided,with valid identification and a Pennsylvaniafishing license for anglers 16 years and olderrequired. Ea