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Fall 2014 Calendar of Events

for Children, Individuals and Families IN THE GREATER CHESTER COUNTY AREA

UPDATED – October 11, 2015

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• 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. • UPDATED THIS WEEK: Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling: GriefShare,

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vices, including Employment Resources, for individuals and families.

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Special Activities Ongoing - Current Through November 21 (Saturdays) Children Art Classes. Art Partners Studio, 545 East Lincoln Highway – Second Floor, Coatesville. Ages six through 12 can participate in: -- Saturday Studio – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Children and families can bring their lunch and explore their creative art selves with artist Michelle Dirks. -- Halloween Hi-Jinks – 10 a.m. to noon on October 3, 10 and 17 only – Participants will crate spooky masks, props and costumes. -- Christmas Parade – 10 a.m. to noon on November 7, 14 and 21 only – Children will help the City ring in the holidays by using a variety of materials to create a collaborative piece for marching down Lincoln Highway on December 5. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.artpartnersstudio.org/classes.html, [email protected] or (610) 384-3030.

October 15-December 10 (Weekdays) Artist Exhibit. Coatesville Savings Bank, 185 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 8:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-days, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, along with 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, as part of Coatesville Heritage Day celebration. Work of self-taught artist Ida E. Jones, who started painting in her 70s throughout Chester County will be featured during artist reception, with her work on display through Thursday, December 10. Free activity, with further information at http://www.artpartnersstudio.org/exhibitions.html, [email protected] or (610) 384-3030. Personal Finance Classes. Victory Christian Life Center, 508 King Street, Pottstown, and First 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 at www.genesishousing.org/counseling_schedule2.html, [email protected] or (610) 275-4357.

American Revolution History. Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia. Various hours and days.

A trove of family events are offered through-out the summer, along with other times of the year, with daily guided walks, living history demonstrations, Children's Exploration Station and Washington Leadership programs, along with weekend Secrets and Spies tours, story-telling benches, a public archeology program, special events and more. Primarily free activities, with further information and schedules available at www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm or (610) 783-1000. PA CareerLink and Job Search Services. Free monthly workshops and other services are available to job-seekers through PA CareerLink offices in area counties:

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

Fall Reading and Children Programs. Local area libraries. Various times. Fall reading and other programs for children of all ages, adults and families are underway or scheduled at many local libraries throughout the area. Many have kickoff parties and provide prizes, special activities and other incentives to par-ticipate. Primarily free activities, with further information and schedules available through various library web-sites and calendars at:

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

Look Good Feel Better for Women. Various locations. Hospitals throughout the area will host a se-ries of Fall Look Good Feel Better beauty tech-nique workshops by the American Cancer Soci-ety for women coping with cancer treatments. Free activity, including a makeup kit, with further information as to dates and sites and registration available at www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/resource-detail.aspx?resourceId=32260 or (800) 227-2345.

Ongoing - Weekly October 12 (Monday) Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Concord Room, Gar-den Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. What is Helpful in Your Caregiver Journey will be the discussion at the monthly Alz-heimer’s Caregivers Support Group meeting. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (717) 355-6076, with respite care during the session by reservations at (717) 355-6226. October 12 (Monday) Reading with a Ranger. Oxford Public Li-brary, 48 South Second Street, Oxford. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Repeated Wednes-day, October 14 at same time and Thursday, October 15 at different time. Ages three to five will learn why certain trees lose their leaves and others don’t as a Chester County park ranger reads Leaf Man and children then make their own leaf man and share a story about him. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589. October 12 (Monday) Get It Done Day! Melton Center, 501 East Miner Street, West Chester. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Health screenings and education and ser-vice and support resources will provide a full range of services, from birth certificate filings, to haircuts and housing programs during this annual day to Get It Done. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.meltoncenter.org/#!get-it-done-day-2014/c1pu, contact@actinfaithgwc or (610) 324-8492. October 12-November 16 (Mondays) Family Education and Entertainment. Art Fusion, 254 East High Street, Pottstown. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents will be able to learn how be Guiding Good Choices by playing an active role in their children’s lives and helping them choose a healthy future while their children are involved in a new art, theater, reading or music activity during each of this six-week series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at [email protected] or (610) 326-1610. October 13 (Tuesday) Halloween Colorama. Phoenixville Public Li-brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Adults, seeking a low-stress, meditative ac-tivity, will join kids in a family coloring fest. Free activity, including refreshments, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp. [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. October 14 (Wednesday) Good and Bad Stress. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, 4890 Dorlan Mill Road, Down-ingtown. 7 p.m. Parents will discuss Good Stress vs. Bad Stress, including anxiety and stress at different grade levels through eighth grade, strategic ways to aid children in dealing with stress and parental awareness about the issue. Free activity, with further information at http://shamonacreekhsa.com/2015/09/24/parent-discussion-good-stress-vs-bad-stress, [email protected] or (610) 363-9622 x2905. October 14 (Wednesday) Reading with a Ranger. Oxford Public Li-brary, 48 South Second Street, Oxford. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Repeated Thursday, October 15 at different time. Ages three to five will learn why certain trees lose their leaves and others don’t as a Chester County park ranger reads Leaf Man and children then make their own leaf man and share a story about him. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589. October 14 (Wednesday) Home Purchase Financing. Community Room, Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, lower level between Boscov’s and Sears, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A mortgage officer will discuss elements of home financing, including financial readiness to purchase a home with a focus on credit and mortgage eligibility, as part of Open Hearth of Spring City’s ongoing non-selling personal fi-nance workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/fall.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 792-9282 x208. October 14 (Wednesday) Finding Funders. Burke Meeting Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Re-peated Wednesday night, October 14.

Nonprofit organizations will learn how to connect with funders through the Foundation Directory Online professional (FDOP) database at the library. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2628. October 15 (Wednesday) Family Finance. PA CareerLink – Chester County, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Exton. 10 a.m. to noon. A Daily Money Manager will discuss how to reduce debt, accumulate assets, save for retire-ment, and shop for a loan, along with wills, in-surance and more, as part of Open Hearth of Spring City’s ongoing non-selling personal fi-nance workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/fall.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 792-9282 x208. October 15 (Thursday) Reading with a Ranger. Oxford Public Li-brary, 48 South Second Street, Oxford. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ages three to five will learn why certain trees lose their leaves and others don’t as a Chester County park ranger reads Leaf Man and children then make their own leaf man and share a story about him. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589. October 15 (Thursday) Fraud Prevention. Coatesville Area Senior Center, 22 North 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Coatesville and Caln Township police chiefs will discuss how to protect oneself from be-coming a victim of fraud in this State Rep. Harry Lewis-hosted event. Free activity, including distribution of emer-gency kits, with further information available at www.replewis.com/Display/SiteFiles/161/OtherDocuments/LewisFraudFlyer0815.pdf or (610) 269-1289. October 15 (Thursday) Artist Reception. Coatesville Savings Bank, 185 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Work of self-taught artist Ida E. Jones, who started painting in her 70s throughout Chester County, will be featured during artist reception,

with her work on display weekdays through Thursday, December 10. Free activity, with further information at http://www.artpartnersstudio.org/exhibitions.html, [email protected] or (610) 384-3030. October 15 (Thursday) Parent Café. Connections on High, 238 East High Street, Pottstown. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Caregivers of children under 18 years will exchange information on parenting strategies, connecting with other parents and caregivers, and ways to strengthen families in this Potts-town Family Center-hosted monthly Fall event. Free activity, including meal and childcare, with further information and required registra-tion at www.fsmontco.org/sites/default/files/Parent%20Cafe%20flyer%20Fall%202015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 326-1510 x330. October 15 (Thursday) Parent Forum. YWCA Tri-County area, 215 King Street, Pottstown. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families of infants through elementary grades will gather to Let’s Talk Again, one of ongoing community conversations to share thoughts, concerns and hopes for children in the school district, hosted by Pottstown Earlier Action for Kindergarten (PEAK). Free activity, including a meal, childcare and children’s play, with further information at www.pottstownschools.org/EventAttachments/2015FallLet'sTalkflyerREV.jpg, [email protected] or (610) 256-6370. October 15 (Thursday) A Wing and a Prayer Documentary. Musser Auditorium, Conference Center Building, Penn State Great Valley, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern. 7 p.m. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) docu-mentary tells the virtually unknown story of World War II aviators who risked their lives and freedom in 1948 to prevent a second Holocaust. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/Information/News/Archive/33812.htm?mc_cid=4143d03962&mc_eid=11457000c3 or (610) 648-3200. October 15 (Thursday) Health Empowerment. Struble Room, Ches-ter County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Melissa Clarke, author of Excuse Me Doctor! I’ve Got What? Taking Ownership of Your Health And Making Healthcare Reform Work For You, will discuss being proactive

about one’s health, being more satisfied with the care one gets and lowering health care costs. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2642. October 15 (Thursday) Writers Open Mike. Phoenixville Public Li-brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Writers will have an opportunity to read their works. Free activity, including refreshments, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp. [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. October 15 (Thursday) Money Management Workshop. Community Center, 9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Genesis Housing, in this second in a weekly series of three personal finance workshops, will discuss real life budgeting, prioritizing and smart spending, cash flow and preparing for large expenses. Free activity, with further information and suggested registration for limited seating at www.genesishousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HC-LMAH-Class-Flyer-2015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 275-4357. October 16 (Friday) Business Expo. Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of businesses will participate in this Think Local. Think Lancaster. Event, hosted by The Lancaster Chamber of Business and Industry. Free activity, with charges for optional workshops and other activities. Further infor-mation is available at www.lancasterchamber.com/article.aspx?page=expo#.VhvzGiu9ASI or (717) 397-3531. October 16 (Friday) End Human Trafficking Prayer Night. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester. 7:30 p.m. Local faith communities will pray for dis-cernment in work to end human trafficking during this Faith-Based Committee of the Chester County Anti-Human Trafficking Coali-tion-hosted event.

Free activity, with further information at [email protected] or (610) 399-3377. October 17 (Saturday) Paws on the Path. Pavilion 5, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Repeated November 14 and December 12. Dogs and their walkers meet for socialization. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589. October 17 (Saturday) Clothes2Go. Calvary Fellowship of Downing-town, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113, Ex-ton/Lionville. 9 a.m. to noon. Semi-annual giveaway of used clothing, housewares and toys. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.cfdowningtown.com/clothes2go, [email protected] or (610) 363-7171. October 17 (Saturday) Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Emergency Services Training Center, 1700 Cal-con Hook Road, Sharon Hill. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residential hazardous waste, other than electronics, will be collected for disposal. Further information is available at www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/2015SoutheasternRegionalHHWEvents.pdf or county solid waste departments. October 17 (Saturday) Pumpkin Fest and Harvest Festival. East Goshen Township Park, 1655 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hay rides, family pumpikin carving contest, kids drawing contest, frozen turkey bowling, petty zoo, pony rides, famer’s market and more highlight this event. Free activity, with charges for some individ-ual items. Further information is available at www.eastgoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Harvest-Festival-2015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 692-7171. October 17 (Saturday) Car Show. Technical College High School, Brandywine Campus, 443 Boot Road, Down-ingtown. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classic, antique and muscle cars, hot rods, custom builds and bikes will be shown during this show and open house. Free activity, with further information at www.cciu.org/2014carshow or (484) 593-5100.

October 17 (Saturday) Heritage Day. Several locations, Coatesville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits from Lukens Steel, the Under-ground Railroad, city history, veterans, fire de-partment and churches, along with vintage vehicles, children activities and more will high-light this event, part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. Free activity, with further information and a schedule of events and locations at http://www.brandywinefoundation.org/event/coatesville-centennial-celebration, [email protected] or (610) 380-9080. October 17 (Saturday) Be Alive & Thrive. Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Multi-generational event, to promote mind and body wellness, mental health awareness and suicide prevention, will feature music, performances, children activities, health checks, educational resources and suicide pre-vention trainings. Free activity, with further information at www.chestercountysuicideprevention.com or (610) 344-6265. October 17 (Saturday) MY FEST PA for Youth. White’s Road Park, 400 White’s Road, Lansdale. Noon to 4 p.m. Bands, hip hop artist and performers, art, games, face painting, crafts, food, youth and family resources and more highlight this MY LIFE Pennsylvania event to raise awareness about youth issues. Free activity, with further information at www,magellanofpa.com/media/1262549/my_fest_save_the_date_10-17-2015.pdf, [email protected] or (215) 504-3973. October 17 (Saturday) History & Secrets. Pavilion 5, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 16 and above will take a park ranger-led survey of the county’s oldest park and learn about its history, designation as a National Natural Landmark, its numerous quarries and development through the years. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-

October 17 (Saturday) Fall Festival. Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg Road, Coatesville. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Games, crafts, moon bounce, hay rides, and more, along with Trunk or Treat time from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free activity, with charges for some individ-ual items. Further information is available at www.hbchurch.info/community-fall-festival.html, [email protected] or (610) 383-0330. October 17 (Saturday) Leave It to Beaver. Stone Pavilion, Green Lane Park, 2298 Green Lane Road, Green Lane. 5 p.m. Participants will obtain a look at beavers as aquatic engineers and their adaptations for survival in a combination presentation and hike to try to obtain a closeup look. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9294 or (215) 234-4528. October 18 (Sunday) Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Lower Merion Transfer Station, 1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residential hazardous waste, other than electronics, will be collected for disposal. Further information is available at www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/2015SoutheasternRegionalHHWEvents.pdf or county solid waste departments. October 18 (Sunday) Fire Prevention Awareness. Longwood Fire Company, 1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. Noon to 3 p.m. Fire demonstrations, Hands-Only CPR and AED trainings, children activities and station tours will be highlighted during this Fire Pre-vention Month event. Free activity, including refreshments, with further information available at www.longwoodfireco.com/apps/public/events/eventView.cfm?Event_ID=7, [email protected] or (610) 388-6880 October 18 (Sunday) End Domestic Violence Rally. Kerr Park, 2 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown. 1 p.m. Public officials and the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County will host a county Rally to End Domestic Violence. Free activity, with further information avail-able at

www.downingtown.org/Documents/Temporary%20Documents/2015%20October%2018%20DVCCC%20rally%20flyer2.pdf or (610) 431-3546. October 18 (Sunday) Bark in the Park. Lock 60 of Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare (Upper Providence Township). 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dog Walk will tour the park’s trails and his-tory, followed by demonstrations, seminars and dog contests. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9294 or (610) 917-0021. October 18 (Sunday) College Essays Workshop. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Marylyn Calabrese, Ph.D., writing coach and former head of the Conestoga High School English Department will discuss essentials of a successful college application essay and more. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 321-1700. October 18 (Sunday) Photo Fantastic Safari. Fitness Trail Trail-head, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Photo safari through the park will explore the butterfly garden, deciduous forest and serpentine barrens, providing opportunities to photograph the diversity while learning what makes these areas unique and beneficial parts of the ecosystem. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932- October 18 (Sunday) Animals Habitat Badge. Pavilion 5, Notting-ham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Junior Girl Scouts can work on their Animal Habitats badge by investigating the wild animals living in the Serpetine Barrens, their homes and what they need to survive, and building a nest with natural materials. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-

October 20 (Tuesday) Bird Basics for Kids. Chester Springs Library at Historic Yellow Springs, 1685-A Art School Road, Chester Springs. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages three to five and their families will learn about birds from a representative of the Green Valley Watershed Association, part of the Backyard Explorers Series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp or (610) 827-9212. October 20 (Tuesday) What is Vegan All About? Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, Ber-wyn. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Ana Negron, board certified in family medicine and author, will discuss vegan meals and provide a cooking demonstration and tasting. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 644-0138. October 21 (Wednesday) Nature Photography. Main Pavilion, Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, 101 New Mill Road, Oaks. 9 a.m. Monthly themed walk will feature basic tips of nature photography during the Fall season in the park. Free activity, with further information at www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9294 or (610) 666-5371. October 21 (Sunday) Trick or Tree. Park Office, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Ages three to five will learn about the different parts of a tree by building a small one out of some treats. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932- October 21 (Wednesday) Behavior of Children with Special Needs. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special education advocate will define be-havior and help parents understand when be-havior is preventing a learning at school or other important daily routine skills during Chat-n-Chew during bring-your-lunch parent forum. Free activity, with further information and required registration at

www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. October 21 (Wednesday) Women and Money. Community Room, Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, lower level between Boscov’s and Sears, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A financial coach will discuss ways to make one’s money work for them now and in one’s retirement years as part of Open Hearth of Spring City’s ongoing non-selling personal fi-nance workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/fall.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 792-9282 x208. October 21 (Wednesday) Grandfamilies and Post Adoption Support. Government Service Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Re-peated Wednesdays, November 4 and 18. Grandparents and other relatives helping to raise children and post adoption families, along with children from each, will have separate groups for discussion and more. Free activity, with further information and registration at www. chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/28223, [email protected] or (610) 344-5613. October 21 (Wednesday) The Boy Code. Science Center Theater, Mont-gomery County Community College (MCCC) 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, with simulcast to Room 221, South Hall, MCCC West Campus, 101 College Drive, Pottstown. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Straight Talk for parents will discuss how to help boys who are more apt to drop out or be expelled from school than girls become healthy and happy adults in this MCCC and Montgom-ery County Teen Parent Task Force-hosted event. Free activity, with further information and registration at http://www.mc3.edu/about-us/news/87-about-us/news/9077-mccc-to-co-host-11th-annual-straight-talk-program or (484) 808-7839. October 22 (Thursday) 55+ Employment. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dorothy Marshall, case manager for Good-will Senior Community Service Employment Program, will discuss as part of the library’s

monthly Job-Seeker Series how eligible seniors are paid to perform work for the community. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. October 22 (Thursday) Career Expo. Lincoln University Coatesville Campus, 351 Kersey Street, Coatesville. Noon to 4 p.m. Career and Training Expo will provide career development workshops and on-site employ-ment interviews. Free activity, with further information at www.coatesvilleaction.org or (610) 993-0911. October 22-November 19 (Thursdays) Fatherhood Initiative. Conference Room, Montgomery County Health Department, 364 King Street, Pottstown. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Five weekly sessions of Dare to Be the Best will provide fathers with information on par-enting techniques and other issues of impor-tance to them. Free activity, including snacks and child-care, with further information and required registration at www.fsmontco.org/content/dare-be-best-pottstown-begins-1, [email protected] or (610) 326-1610 x339. October 22 (Thursday) Funding Proposal Writing. Burke Meeting Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nonprofit organizations will learn how to write a standard project proposal to a founda-tion in a Foundation Center of New York webi-nar. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2628. October 22 (Thursday) Updating Your Medicare. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A representative of the APPRISE volunteer Medicare counseling program will explain why all current and soon-to-be recipients should examine current and potentially changing plans each year during the open enrollment period that runs from Thursday, October 15, to Monday, December 7. Free activity, with further information and required registration at

http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. October 22 (Thursday) Storytelling. Struble Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Former teacher, Maureen Barry, local au-thor of children’s books and storyteller, will in-troduce the art of telling one’s story on any subject, provide some formats that can be used and hands-on opportunities. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2642. October 22 (Thursday) Home Buying Workshop. Community Center, 9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Genesis Housing will discuss Home Buying Basics in this personal finance workshops, in-cluding grants and first-time buyer programs, real estate agreements and types of mortgages. Free activity, with further information and suggested registration for limited seating at www.genesishousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HC-LMAH-Class-Flyer-2015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 275-4357. October 23 (Friday) Halloween Safehouse. YMCA, 724 North Ad-ams Street, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 12 and under with an adult will be on the Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. Free activity, with further information at www.pgsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=1490&dataid=15877&FileName=PT_Halloween%20Safehouse%20Flyer.pdf or (610) 323-7300. October 24 (Saturday) Fall Foliage Hike. Tennis Court Parking Lot, Green Lane Park, 2298 Green Lane Road, Green Lane. 9 a.m. Ages nine and up will receive a three-mile guided hike over moderate terrain. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9294 or (215) 234-4528. October 24 (Saturday) Make a Difference. Gordon Building, 351 Kersey Street, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to noon.

Individuals and organizations will join to-gether for City beautification projects during National Make a Difference Day. Free activity, with light breakfast and fur-ther information and registration at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054faca72aa1f58-coatesville, [email protected] or (610) 380-0300 x205. October 24 (Saturday) Fall Festival. Sanatoga Park, 2190 East High Street (Former K-Mart Parking Lot), Pottstown (Sanatoga). Pumpkin decorating, costume party and hayrides will highlight this community event. Free activity, with further information at www.pgsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=1490&dataid=16213&FileName=fall%20fest%20flyer.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 323-0436 October 24 (Saturday) Caregiver Education. Adult Care of Chester County, 201 Sharp Lane, Exton. 10 a.m. to noon. Individuals caring for individuals with de-mentia will learn Helpful Tips for Caregivers, including the ABCs and common behaviors as-sociated with dementia and communication skills for managing individuals with the dis-ease. Free activity, including care for individuals with dementia during the meeting, with further information and required registration at [email protected] or (610) 363-8044. October 24 (Saturday) 50+ Expo. K.D. Markley Elementary School, 354 Swedesford Road, Malvern. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Forty Niners Chorus, Mobile Veteran Outreach Van, hard drive shredding, antique appraisals, health screenings and vaccines, state and local resources and more will high-light this State Rep. Duane Milne-hosted event. Free activity, including refreshments, with further information available at https://snt148.mail.live.com/mail/ViewOfficePreview.aspx?messageid=mgnzgew-xa5RGSeQAhWtllmg2&folderid=fl_4JWu82tNkiTlETUMO0XIQ2&attindex=3&cp=-1&attdepth=3&n=41812121 or (610) 251-1070. October 24 (Saturday) Trunk or Treat. Grove United Methodist Church, 490 West Book Road, West Chester. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Children in costume can trick or treat from car trunks in church parking lot, along with creating simple crafts. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 696-2663. October 25 (Sunday) Twilight Hike. Park Office, Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown. 6:30 p.m. Ages seven and up will learn to walk more quietly in the woods to hear the sounds of the night and some of the special adaptations of local creatures of the night. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/9294 or (610) 270-0215. October 26 (Monday) Parkinson’s Therapy. Village Square Board Room, Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Occupation Therapist Jason Dickow and Speech Therapist Ruth Sensenig of Wellspan Garden Spot Health Center will discuss at the monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group occupational and speech therapy tech-niques to help individuals with Parkinson’s keep their voice and movements alive and ac-tive. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (717) 355-6259. October 26 (Monday) Ghost Hunting 101. Phoenixville Public Li-brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free Spirit Paranormal Investigators (FSPI) members will discuss the paranormal and how the uses technology and psychic abilities of its members in conducting its investigations, in-cluding different types of hauntings, how some are debunked, investigative equipment and psychic protection used. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. October 27 (Tuesday) Military History. Struble Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ralph Riccio, local author of books about various aspects of Italian and Irish military history and equipment, will discuss the subject from several perspectives that demonstrates it has potential for appealing to almost anyone,

and provide information on various sources to help one become better informed about history. Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2642. October 28 (Wednesday) Care Expo. American Legion, 300 Cocalico Drive, Ephrata. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Living Your Way Expo, hosted by the Lan-caster County Partners Network of the Link to Aging and Disability Resources, will feature community resources, educational presenta-tions and more for those 60 years of age and over, individuals with disabilities, veterans, caregivers and their families. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org/18-2/events/october-28-living-your-way-a-special-event-is-coming-to-the-ephrata-american-legion-save-the-date, [email protected] or (717) 380-9714. October 28 (Wednesday) Home Purchasing and Realtors. Community Room, Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, lower level between Boscov’s and Sears, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Realtor will discuss how the home buying process works, including how to find and work with Realtors, mortgage officers, and others, as part of Open Hearth of Spring City’s ongoing non-selling personal finance workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/fall.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 792-9282 x208. October 29 (Thursday) Senior Expo. IBEW Local 98, 3900 Ridge Pike, Collegeville. 10 a.m. to noon. Seniors will be able to obtain information from state agencies and local vendors about available programs and services during this State Rep. Mike Vereb-hosted event. Free activity, with further information at www.repvereb.com/Display/SiteFiles/83/OtherDocuments/VerebSenior%208.5X11.pdf or (610) 409-2619. October 30 (Friday) Writing Grant Proposals. Struble Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nonprofit organizations will learn about Writing Effective Grant Proposals from Dorrine Sylia of Sylvia and Carter and Associates.

Free activity, with further information and required registration at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 280-2628. October 30 (Friday) Disabilities Job Fair. PA CareerLink Chester County, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Exton. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Job-seekers with disabilities will have an opportunity to connect with potential employ-ers in this PA CareerLink and Office of Voca-tional Rehabilitation (OVR)-hosted event. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www. http://workshop.pacareerlinkchesco.org/all-events/18554396700.xc October 30 (Friday) Veterans Breakfast. SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Annual breakfast for veteran constituents and family members will be hosted by State Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.senatorrafferty.com/files/2015/09/VetsAllSalutePC_2015_Revised.pdf or (610) 831-8830. November 1 (Sunday) Ask the Mental Health Experts. Rear En-trance, Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 West Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Psychiatrists Steve Siegel and Aita Susi will discuss mental illness, treatment, recovery, and strategies for coping during this Main Line National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-hosted event. Free activity, with further information at www.namipamainline.org/events, [email protected] or (267) 251-6240. November 3 (Tuesday) Washington’s Cook. Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Route 23, King of Prussia. 7 p.m. Keith Henley will discuss Hercules, the chef at Mount Vernon in the 1780s, who was brought to New York and Philadelphia to serve President Washington and his family and guests in this monthly Speaker Series of the Friends of both the Washington Memorial Chapel and Valley Forge Park. Free activity, including reception to follow, with further information at www.friendsofvalleyforge.org/speaker-series.shtml or (610) 783-1777.

November 4 (Wednesday) School Discipline. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special education advocate will discuss behavior of children with special needs and discipline rights during Chat-n-Chew during bring-your-lunch parent forum. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. November 4 (Wednesday) Buying a Car. Community Room, Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, lower level between Boscov’s and Sears, Exton. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A financial coach will discuss how to create a car-buying plan to provide confidence for making a sound financial decision, including steps of the car-buying process from research-ing vehicles, to determining financing, search-ing for available vehicles, and completing the process, as part of Open Hearth of Spring City’s ongoing non-selling personal finance workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.openhearthinc.org/images/stories/pdf/fall.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 792-9282 x208. November 4 (Wednesday) Grandfamilies and Post Adoption Support. Government Service Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Re-peated Wednesday, November 18. Grandparents and other relatives helping to raise children and post adoption families, along with children from each, will have separate groups for discussion and more. Free activity, with further information and registration at www. chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/28223, [email protected] or (610) 344-5613. November 4 (Wednesday) Lancaster Planning Kickoff. Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ed McMahon, senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute in Washington, D.C., will discuss the Secrets of Successful Communities in a Rapidly Changing World during the kickoff of places2040, the county’s comprehensive plan process. Free activity, with further information and required registration at

http://places2040kickoff.eventbrite.com or (717) 299-8333. November 5 (Thursday) Parent Café. Connections on High, 238 East High Street, Pottstown. 10 a.m. to noon. Re-peated, Thursday night, November 19. Caregivers of children under 18 years will exchange information on parenting strategies, connecting with other parents and caregivers, and ways to strengthen families in this Potts-town Family Center-hosted monthly Fall event. Free activity, including meal and childcare, with further information and required registra-tion at www.fsmontco.org/sites/default/files/Parent%20Cafe%20flyer%20Fall%202015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 326-1510 x330. November 6 (Friday) Day of the Dead. American Legion, 208 East State Street, Kennett Square. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with candle lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Dia de los Muertos Mexican celebration pro-vides gathering to pray for and remember fam-ily members and friends who have died, art ex-hibits of local artists, music, traditional dances. Free activity, with further information at www.casagks.org or [email protected]. November 7 (Saturday) IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent workshop will explore examination and re-examination of individual education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs during three-segment workshop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. November 9 (Monday) College Night. Exton Square Mall, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Over 200 colleges and institutions of higher education will provide information to students and parents. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.cciu.org/collegefair or (484) 237-5000. November 11 (Wednesday) Veterans Breakfast. Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation, 1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenix-ville. 9:30 a.m.

Retired Marine Corps officer John Nagl, au-thor and educator, will address veterans during annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast hosted by State Rep. Warren Kampf. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.repkampf.com/Display/SiteFiles/143/OtherDocuments/Kampf%20vet%20events%20flyer%209%202%2015.pdf or (610) 666-0619. November 13 (Friday) Disabilities Employment Summit. Eden Re-sort and Suites, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Job fair and seminars for both individuals with disabilities and employers is hosted by the Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.padesummit.org, [email protected] or (814) 542-2501. November 14 (Saturday) Paws on the Path. Pavilion 5, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Repeated Saturday, Decem-ber 12. Dogs and their walkers meet for socialization. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589. November 14 (Saturday) IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent workshop will discuss development of individual education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs during three-segment work-shop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. November 17 (Tuesday) Children with Hearing Loss Support. Penn-sylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Care Project webinar training will acquaint parents of infants and young children with hearing loss, educators and others about vari-ous aspects of available services and providing support for children and their families. Free activity, with further information and required registration at

www.pattan.net/category/Training/Calendar/event/event.html?id=4b287698-547f-4803-9ee4-2391a804c940, [email protected] or (800) 360-7282. November 18 (Wednesday) After High School. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special education advocate will discuss planning for children with special needs after high school during Chat-n-Chew during bring-your-lunch parent forum. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. November 18 (Wednesday) Grandfamilies and Post Adoption Support. Government Service Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grandparents and other relatives helping to raise children and post adoption families, along with children from each, will have separate groups for discussion and more. Free activity, with further information and registration at www. chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/28223, [email protected] or (610) 344-5613. November 19 (Thursday) Parent Café. Connections on High, 238 East High Street, Pottstown. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Caregivers of children under 18 years will exchange information on parenting strategies, connecting with other parents and caregivers, and ways to strengthen families in this Potts-town Family Center-hosted monthly Fall event. Free activity, including meal and childcare, with further information and required registra-tion at

www.fsmontco.org/sites/default/files/Parent%20Cafe%20flyer%20Fall%202015.pdf, [email protected] or (610) 326-1510 x330. November 20 (Friday) Community Breakfast. Rustin High School, 1100 Shiloh Road, West Chester. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A breakfast buffet, student performances and artwork, tours of the District’s newest school, and opportunities to meet administra-tors will highlight this American Education Week event. Free activity limited to the first 100 regis-trants at [email protected] or (484) 266-1171. November 21 (Saturday) IEP Process. The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parent workshop will explore implementing an individual education plan (IEP) for children with special needs during three-segment work-shop series. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.arcofchestercounty.org/resources/trainings, [email protected] or (610) 696-8090 x216. December 12 (Saturday) Paws on the Path. Pavilion 5, Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Road, Nottingham. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dogs and their walkers meet for socialization. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1221 or (610) 932-2589.

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Activities

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

Free activity, with further information about the Preserve available at www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org. Wild Wanders. Parking Area, Lenfest Center, ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville (Embreville). 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Local naturalist, educator, and Natural Lands Trust volunteer William Ryan will lead a guided walk around the preserve, with the route varying each week to reflect what is hap-pening at 1,263-acre tract.

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 Hankin Branch 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 peers and use and improve their social skills and parents 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 out to enrich the spiritual lives of persons with de-velopmental disabilities, together with their families, friends and other supportive commu-nity members, holds special Sunday worship services at various locations. The ministry is designed to acquaint and educate congregations about individuals with developmental disabilities, resulting in an ac-cepting atmosphere. Services typically include lots of music and joyous singing, along with brief, meaningful messages conducted in a shush-free environment. Services are held once a month at the follow-ing times and locations: Exton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 104 South Village Avenue, (610) 363-6264, 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Media – Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church, 102 West Rose Tree Road, (610) 891-0600, 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Pottstown – St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 East High Street, (610) 326-2810, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Gilbertsville – New Hanover Lutheran Church, 2941 Lutheran Road, (610) 326-1335, 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. West Chester – Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 South New Street, (610) 696-2475, 4 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Attendees are encouraged to call churches in advance to confirm dates and times. Further information about Rejoicing Spirits and other sites may be obtained at www.rejoicingspirits.org, [email protected] or (610) 363-6264. Mondays Morning Birding Walk. Bucktoe Creek Pre-serve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., except when precipitating. Activity also held at the same time on Sundays.

Delaware Nature Society staff will lead this activity as walkers experience the diverse bird-life of a private nature preserve during a stroll through meadows, forests, thickets, and marsh. Walk is particularly focused on begin-ning birders but all skill levels are welcome. Free activity, with further information about the Preserve available at www.bucktoecreekpreserve.org. Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. Hours by registration; also available Tuesdays. Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying individuals with disabilities in finding work, maintaining employment and supplemental services. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.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 together technology users to share knowledge and ex-perience, including helping those who have limited or no experience with computers. Free activity, with further information in-cluding meeting topics available at www.phoenixvilletg.com, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. Monday-Thursday After School Program. Westside Community Center, 430 Hannum Avenue, West Chester. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students in grades six through 12 will en-gage in after school tutoring, mentoring, drop-in and community service opportunities. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.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 tournament chess. Free activity with no registration required. Further information is available at (610) 384-4115.

Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community residents of all fitness levels walk to music for one to four miles. Also held on Wednesdays and Fridays. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 486-0189. (First Mondays) What’s Cooking in Coatesville? Episcopal Church of the Trinity, 323 East Lincoln High-way, Coatesville. 6 p.m. A healthy meal, along with a cooking demonstration will be provided by the Chester County Food Bank and the County Department of Health Free activity, with further information is available at the church at (610) 384-4771. (Fourth Mondays) Yarn Café. Spring City Library, 2 Riverside Drive, Spring City. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Teens and adults involved in all fiber arts relax and work on projects over tea and coffee. Free activity, with further information and requested registration at http://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 Board Gamers share games that can be played in a single setting. Free activity, with further information avail-able from Nick Lamicela at [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 their mothers 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 West Street, 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 Square Parkway, 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 and registration available at www.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; also available Mondays. Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilita-tion (OVR) will provide assistance to qualifying individuals with disabilities in finding work, maintaining employment and supplemental services. Free activity, with further information avail-able at www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/vocational_rehabilitation/10356 and re-quired registration at (484) 250-4340. (Fourth Tuesdays) Community Café. West Grove United Meth-odist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot lunch, fellowship time, free health screenings and associated health tips, and an open prayer room highlight this monthly event. Free activity, with further information and suggested reservations available at (610) 869-9334 or [email protected]. Book a Librarian. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals with computer questions, need-ing assistance with research, desiring better search techniques for online catalogs or other information can receive a half-hour assistance session with a librarian. Free activity with required reservations at least 24 hours in advance at (610) 321-1710. Research assistance also is available at all times for Pennsylvania residents through Ask Here PA chat at www.askherepa.org.

(Tuesdays and Thursdays) Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Teens can play afterschool games on a big screen with a big sound system, along with doing online researching and networking on a state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers, homework, or just hang out. Free activity, including snacks and soda. Further information is available at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afterschool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or at (610) 933-3013 x24. Youth Chess Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 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. to 8 p.m. Training Introspection Mentoring Service (T.I.M.S.) provides youth ages five through 18 with positive peer group involvement, hands-on skill development, knowledge of African-Ameri-can culture, and a relationship with Christian men and women as role models. It teaches youth what it means to be men and women spiritually, culturally, socially and physically, addresses goal-setting, etiquette, career planning and community service, and acknowledges and honors a young man’s or woman’s growth and changes. Students must participate on a regular basis and parents or guardians must complete an application. Free activity, including dinner. Further in-formation is available from Alphonso Newsuan at [email protected] or Roberta Showell at [email protected] or (610) 384-3344 x109. (Second Tuesdays) Adult Gaming Night. Community Education Room, Phoenixville Library, 183 Second Ave-nue, Phoenixville. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can chose from the Library’s selection of board or Wii games, or bring their own, as they play games and meet friends. Free activity, with beverages provided. Fur-ther information is available from Chris Knupp at (610) 805-4603.

(Second Tuesdays) Guys Read. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. Third through sixth grade boys and their dads or other older male friends read, enjoy activities and snack. Free activity, with further information and optional 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. to 7:30 p.m. Transitioned Aged Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (TADBSA provides peer-led support for youth and young adults ages 14 to 25 living with a mood disorder, seeking to in-form, empower, support and inspire individuals to achieve lives they want to lead. 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. Repeated 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays. Adult Services Director Mark Pinto and com-puter tutor Ann Roehm provide classes to as-sist the unemployed and underemployed in learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a resume to a job application, basic Web naviga-tion, completing an online application, and using Indeed to find job listings and apply for employment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. Further information and required registra-tion for limited seating are available at http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. Bilingual Family Storytime. Second Floor Children’s Department, Norristown Public Li-brary, 1001 Powell Street, Norristown. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bilingual English/Spanish family storytime features stories, songs, fingerplays, and an in-troduction to American Sign Language. Free activity, with further information avail-able at http://mnl.mclinc.org/childrens/indexch.html#Sleepytime or (610) 278-5100.

Second Tuesday ESL Conversations. Phoenixville Public Li-brary, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. BettyAnn Monash, ESL coordinator for the Tredyffrin Public Library, will lead the informal English as a Second Language (ESL) gathering for ages 21 and over, with participants engag-ing in English-only conversations ranging from telling jokes and singing songs to sharing reci-pes and discussing philosophical and historical topics, geography, and family and work related issues.

Free activity, with further information avail-

able at [email protected]. (Third Tuesday) Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Public 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 writers offers writer education, empowerment, and cri-tiques, with an opportunity to ask questions about the writing process, read work aloud, and obtain and offer input on material read. Free activity, with further information avail-able from Eric Parmer at [email protected]. Brandywine Query. Café Lindo, 109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Network of adult singles over 35 years of age designed to create community. Further information is available at [email protected]. Parent Support Group. Main Choir Room, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sessions are designed to give support to area parents whose children have been impacted by addiction. Further information is available from Joi Honer at (800) 678-2332 x6156 or [email protected]. Wednesdays Hibernia Wednesday Hiking Club. Hat-field House, Hibernia Park, 119 Hatfield House Road, Coatesville. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hikers can enjoy a three-mile hike along a mostly-wooded gravel path, with plant identifi-cation included. Participants should bring water and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Walks also are held on Saturdays. Free activity, with registration required at www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 344-6415.

Warwick Walkers. Upper Parking Lot, Warwick County Park, 382 County Park Road, Pottstown. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hikers walk a portion of the Horse-Shoe Trail. Free activity, with registration required at www.chesco.org/ccparks or at (610) 469-1916. (Second Wednesdays) Free Seniors Legal Clinic. Room 130, Gov-ernment Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. 9 a.m. to noon. Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) provides assistance to seniors for a vari-ety of matters, including public and private housing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, public welfare, Social Security Disability (SSD) and Social Security Income (SSI), unemployment compensation, simple estate planning, living wills, durable power of attorney for healthcare, general power of attorney, and other matters. Further information and appointments are available at (610) 344-6350. LASP also operates a toll-free legal helpline for income-eligible Chester, Montgomery, Dela-ware and Bucks counties residents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Information is available at (877) 429-5994. (Third Wednesday) Nursing Mothers Group. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Janet Graczyk, IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) facilitates group of nursing mothers who share ideas and weigh their babies. 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 Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adults 18-years and older can play bingo to win book prizes, from recent to older editions. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 321-1710. (Fourth Wednesdays) Playgroups. Community Room, Rolling Hills Apartments, 2120 Buchert Road, Pottstown. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Playgroups, hosted by the Apartments and Pottstown Family Center, are designed to pro-vide parents with children up to age five an op-portunity to play with their children, meet

other parents with small children and talk about the joys and hardships of parenting. 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. to 1 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 facilities provided at sign-up in this multi-community agency event. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 380-9622 x2430. (First and Fourth Wednesdays) ESL Conversation. Burke Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Relaxed, informal gathering, hosted by the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) will engage participants in Ameri-can English-only conversations, including jokes, recipes, philosophy, historical and geo-graphical topics with respect for individual homelands, 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 in learning job-seeker tasks such as using Micro-soft Word to create and format a resume, sav-ing a resume file and e-mailing it as an at-tachment, uploading and copying/pasting a resume to a job application, basic Web naviga-tion, completing an online application, and using Indeed to find job listings and apply for employment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. Further information and required registra-tion for limited seating are available at

http://ereserve.ccls.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x132. Community Walk. Genesis Health Care Building, Union and State Streets, Kennett Square. Noon. Any individual can join a walk to Anson B. Nixon Park as part of the Activate Kennett Square health initiative. Free activity, with further information availa-ble from [email protected]. 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 most Wednesdays. Free activity, with further information about this no-registration event available at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Library or (610) 321-1710. (First Wednesdays) Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public Library, 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, company research, networking, and resume and inter-view preparation assistance. Free activity, with further information and required registration available with Mark Pinto, adult services director, at [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x32. (Second Wednesdays) Download! eBooks & eAudiobooks. Phoe-nixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also presented at 10 a.m. on second Friday of the month. Workshop acquaints participants with how to browse, check-out, and download digital media from the Chester County Library Sys-tem’s Overdrive service. Free activity, with further information and required 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 nicotine replacement therapy, is held bi-monthly,

starting in February, April, June, August and October. Free activity, with further information and required registration available at (610) 983-1021. Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community residents of all fitness levels walk to music for one to four miles. Also held on 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 Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting and crocheting group meets for all skill levels. Free activity, with further information about this no-registration event available at www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CCL&curKey1=Henrietta%20Hankin%20Library or (610) 321-1710. Job-Seeker Support. YWCA Tri-County Area Adult Literacy Center, 1830 East High Street, Pottstown. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weekly Job-Seekers Connection support group is designed to provide a supportive envi-ronment on how to obtain assistance in revis-ing resumes, write cover letters, start an inter-net-based job search, and maximize job search visibility, supplementing adult literacy classes and a six-week Job Skills Program, for eligible area residents. Free activity, with further information on the group at www.facebook.com/ywcatricountyarea/photos/a.468031103259613.106123.142873902442003/813804245348962/?type=1, on the adult literacy and other workforce development com-ponents for eligible residents at www.ywcatricountyarea.org/adult-literacy.html, or at (610) 326-7323. (First Wednesdays) YoungLives Club for Teen Moms. Reformed Presbyterian Church, 312 West Union Street, West Chester. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., except August, YoungLives Club for teenage mothers in West Chester, an initiative of Young Life of Chester County, provides a dinner, mentoring, parenting information, recreation, childcare and baby items for teen moms up to 21 years of age.

Free activity, with additional information available from Roxann Koren at (484) 459-4141, [email protected], or www.younglife.org/YoungLives. (Second Wednesdays) Caregiver Support Group. West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Peacemaker Center facilitates support for those giving care to spouses, parents or children. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 444-3898. Thursdays (Fourth Thursdays) Medicare Counseling. Bard Complex, Petra Community Housing, 201 South Main Street, Spring City. By appointment An APPRISE counselor will be available to seniors to review health care needs, insurance coverages, co-pays, prescriptions and supple-mental insurances. Free activity, with further information and appointments with Beverly Sarduy at (484) 933-4955. (Second and Fourth Thursdays) Career Guidance Over Coffee. Gryphon Café, 105 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Women’s Resource Network coordinates this informal group for women, led by a hu-man resources professional, to hone net-working skills and meet other persons in the area. $5 suggested donation. Further information and registration is available at (610) 687-6391. (Second Thursdays) Blood Pressure Screenings. Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 East Walnut Street, Kennett Square. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Neighborhood Health Agencies conducts blood pressure screenings for individuals age 60 and up. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 444-4819. Community Coffee Klatch. The Market at Liberty Place, 148 West State Street, Kennett Square. 11 a.m. to noon. Coffee and conversation to help develop and maintain community vibrancy through inter-generational connections is an initiative of the Kennett Inter Gen Coalition. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 717-2180.

(Third Thursdays) Mystery Book Club. Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 1 p.m. A variety of titles in the mystery, thriller or suspense genre will be discussed. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 321-1710. (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Afterschool Gaming for Teens. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Teens can play afterschool games on a big screen with a big sound system, along with doing online researching and networking on a state-of-the-art graphics-capable computers, homework, or just hang out. Free activity, including snacks and soda. Further information is available at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org/Documents/Afterschool Gaming Flyer Fall2010 YS8-25-10.pdf or at (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 age groups. They are returned to the same loca-tions by 6 p.m. Free activity, with further information and required registration at www.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, Honey Brook. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Church provides hot soup, sandwiches and other meal items to the community. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 273-2848 or [email protected].

(Third Thursdays) Parents with Children with Special Needs. Devereux Community Services, 1041 West Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents Helping Parents will provide support for one another in raising children with special needs. Free activity, including dinner, with further information and required registration at [email protected] or (610) 933-8110 x2401. (Second and Fourth Thursdays) Ballroom Dancing for Teens and Adults. Community Room, Coatesville Area Public Li-brary, 501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for teens and 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for adults. Participants will learn skills of ballroom dancing. Free activity, with further information avail-able at (610) 384-4115. Fatherhood Program. American African Youth Leadership Foundation, 203 East Lin-coln Highway, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fathers Know group, using the National Fa-therhood Initiative 24/7 Dad curriculum, challenges fathers to be a positive force within their families and communities. Free activity, with further information and required registration for limited seating avail-able with Jarrett Jackson, program coordina-tor, at (484) 356-8935 or [email protected]. Pajamarama. Henrietta Hankin Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs (Ludwigs Corner). 6:30 p.m. Children can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite cuddly toy as they listen to sto-ries, rhymes and music with the whole family. 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 play chess, join in a pick-up game, or receive coaching. Use personal boards or the Library will have a few available. Free activity. No registration or regular at-tendance required. Further information is available at (610) 280-2630. (Second Thursday) Writing Group. Harrop Room, Phoenixville Public 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 questions about 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 Justice System. New Life in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 7 p.m. A family support group for those who have loved ones in the juvenile, county, state or fed-eral justice systems will meet for the first time to learn about supports available to families and 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. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also available bi-monthly on Wednesdays. American Lung Association’s eight-session smoking cessation program, including nicotine replacement therapy, is held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting in January, March, May, July, September and November. Free activity, with further information and required registration is available at (610) 983-1021. Young Life Teen Night. Bridge Academy Community Center (BACC), 570 Olive Street, Coatesville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. High schoolers have games, skits, a devo-tional and fun time with friends. Includes a short Bible study and a focus on developing a mentoring relationship. Free activity. Further information and regis-tration available from Josh and Jordan Crans, BACC directors, at (610) 466-9505 or at [email protected]. (Third Thursdays) Individual Career Consultations. Women’s Resource Center, 113 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Women can meet one-on-one for a half hour with a career counselor to help choose a career, review a resume, obtain a mock interview, or receive other career assistance.

Free activity. Further information and regis-tration is available at (610) 687-6391. Civil Air Patrol - Chester County Composite Squadron. Coatesville area locations. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. An official auxiliary of the United State Air Force. Provides rescue/relief, leadership and aerospace education opportunities, including flying, at local, regional and national levels for youth 12 to 18 years of age and adults. Fees for membership and some activities. For further information contact Capt. C. Gerth at [email protected] or at (484) 919-7783, or www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capsquadron1008.org. Fridays Hibernia Hiking Club. Norwood Road Parking Lot, Struble Trail, Downingtown. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hikers can enjoy a hike along the Struble Trail. Free activity, with further information avail-able at http://webapps.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1552&q=621757 and registration re-quired at www.chesco.org/index.aspx?NID=1254 or (610) 344-6415. (First Friday) Job Searching Online. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also presented at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Workshop acquaints job-seekers with avail-able online resources that provide self-assess-ment, job profiles, local job openings, company research, networking, and resume and inter-view preparation assistance. Free activity, with further information and required 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 of the month. Workshop acquaints participants with how to browse, check-out, and download digital media from the Chester County Library Sys-tem’s Overdrive service. Free activity, with further information and required registration available with Mark Pinto, adult services director, at [email protected] or (610) 933-3013 x32.

(Second Fridays) Lunch and Program for Retired Active People (R.A.P.). West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove. Noon. Non-denominational group for persons 55 years and older meets for lunch and a program. Free activity, with further information 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 education on the proper way to install one to ensure pro-per restraint. A 2009 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates as many as seven out of 10 car seats may be installed improperly. Free activity for Montgomery County resi-dents, with required appointments available at [email protected] or (610) 278-5119. Fur-ther information, including clinics in Norris-town and Montgomeryville, is available at http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,A,3,Q,28155.asp. Indoor Walking Group. Romansville United Methodist Church, 1859 Strasburg Road, Ro-mansville (Coatesville). 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community residents of all fitness levels walk to music for one to four miles. Also held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 486-0189. Single Moms and Children Support. New Life in Christ Fellowship, 1 South 5th Avenue, Coatesville. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Single Women in Fellowship Together (SWIFT) and their children meet for dinner, fellowship, discussion of life issues, worship and prayer. Free activity, including childcare, with fur-ther information available at (610) 384-3344 x153, Lisa Gallimore at [email protected] or Tori Fisher at [email protected]. First Friday Family Film (F4). Easttown Li-brary & Information Center, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn. 7 p.m. A monthly family movie will be shown. Free activity, with further information avail-able at [email protected] or (610) 644-0138.

Saturdays Community Walk. Community Garden, North Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 9 a.m. A Coatesville on the Move one to two mile activity for all ages. Further information is available at www.facebook.com/pages/Coatesville-on-the-Move-An-Initiative-of-Activate-Chester-County/122741387736003. (Last Saturdays) Children's Monthly Bird Walk. Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holly Merker of the Delaware Nature Society Birding Team, will introduce three to 12-year-olds to birding as this look, listen for and iden-tify bird species at Bucktoe. Free activity, including a light, healthy snack, with required registration at (302) 239-2334. (Fourth Saturday) Free Employment Counseling. Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Avenue, Phoenix-ville. 10 a.m. to noon. Ernie Tidball, the Library’s computer in-structor and a senior information technology audit consultant for Susquehanna Bancshares, will provide assistance with resume writing, developing a career plan, making more effective decisions about a career, assessing best job options through career assessments and other tools, developing job search skills, finding work-life balance, resolving personal conflicts with bosses and coworkers, and navigating job stress, career transitions and other difficult employment issues in individual half-hour em-ployment counseling sessions. Free activity, with further information and required registration available through the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or (610) 933-3013 x32. 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 on projects. 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 pro-viding art classes for youth ages three

through 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages seven to 10 and Teen Anime. 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.; tween time for ages eight to 12 from noon to 1 p.m. and The Banned teen book club from ages 13 to 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Free activity, with further information and required registration for limited space, at (610) 384-4115. "No Shushing" Worship Service. Avondale Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 41), Avondale. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EPIC (Experience Personal Intimacy with Christ) service will include the EPIC PRAISE band and is designed particularly for individu-als with disabilities, caregivers, youth, young adults, families and others. Additional information is available www.avondalepc.org/EPIC.htm or (610) 268-2919.

Area Ministries for Those Who Are Struggling

GriefShare – Weekly video/support group for those Struggling with the death of a loved one, even years later. Each session is self-contained so individuals can join the group at any time. Coatesville – Sandy Hill Community Church, 420 South Sandy Hill Road, Coates-ville. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, from Octo-ber 12 for 13 weeks. Further information is available at http://www.sandyhill.net/ministries/grief-share-ministry or (610) 857-3959. Exton/Lionville – Seminar Room 2, Calvary Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113 (rear entrance). 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, from September 14 through December 14. Further information and regis-tration is available at www.griefshare.org/groups/46441, www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays, [email protected] or (610) 707-1494. West Chester – Second Floor, Grove United Methodist Church, 490 West Boot Road. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 through December 9. Further information, registration and childcare is available at www.griefshare.org/groups/58176 or (610) 350-9372. Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tues-days year around. Further information is available at www.willowdalechapel.org/griefshare or from Denny Dunagan at [email protected]. Further information and other local and national locations may be found at www.griefshare.org. Information on locations for the single session GriefShare Surviving the Holidays is available at www.griefshare.org/holidays.

DivorceCare – Weekly video/support group for those struggling with separation or divorce, even years later. . Each session is self-con-tained so individuals can join the group at any time. Exton/Lionville – Seminar Room 1, Calvary Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113 Drive (rear entrance). 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mondays, from Septem-ber 14 to December 14. Further information and registration is available www.divorcecare.org/groups/60264, www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays, [email protected] or (610) 363-7171 x2154. Further information and other local and national locations may be found at www.divorcecare.org. Information on locations for the single session DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays is available at www.divorcecare.org/holidays. Single & Parenting – Weekly video/support group for those struggling with the situation of being a single parent. Each session is self-con-tained so individuals can join the group at any time. Exton/Lionville – Seminar Room 9, Calvary Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, from September 14 through December 7. Further information and registration is avail-able at www.singleandparenting.org/groups/60860, www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays, [email protected] or (610) 363-7171 x2154.

Celebrate Recovery (Year Around) – Support for Those Struggling with Any Type of Hurt, Habit or Hangup, Including Addictions. Downingtown (Guthrieville) – Hopewell United Methodist Church, 825 Hopewell Road. 6 p.m. dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. pro-gram Tuesdays, except for Christmas. Child-care available. Further information is available from John Neider, outreach pastor, at [email protected] or (610) 269-1545. Gilbertsville – Room 205-207, New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free-will offering. Babysit-ting available. Further information is available from Ralph B. Freed at (610) 323-2017. 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 at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery or from Nance Weber at [email protected] or (610) 444-2670. Parkesburg – Playground Entrance, Gate-way Church, 160 Cowan Road (formerly at Kingsway Church, Sadsburyville). 6:15 p.m. family meal, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Childcare avail-able for two-year-olds to fifth grade. Free-will offering. Further information is available from Bill or Shirley Gensel, Coatesville-Gap Area Simple Church, sponsor, at [email protected]. Further information and other local and national locations may be found at www.celebraterecovery.com. Celebrate Recovery for Teens (Year Around) A multi-media DVD and activities series for middle and high school students, called The Landing, that mirrors the sequence of the adult version. Kennett Square – Willowdale Chapel, 111 Marshall Street. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-days. No fee. Further information is available at www.willowdalechapel.org/celebraterecovery or from Justin Stefanosky at [email protected] or (610) 444-2670. Christ-Centered Recovery (Year Around) – Support for Those Struggling with Any Type of Habits, Compulsions or Addictions or Having Lived in a Family with Addictive Traits. Kennett Square – Church of the Open Door, 210 South Broad Street, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, except Thanksgiving and Holy Thursday. Further information is avail-able from Rev. Susan Worrell at (610) 444-2400.

Parents with Prodigals – Former Mending Hearts support group for those saddened and hurt by disrespectful and defiant teenagers or young adults whose behaviors, including sub-stance abuse, create conflict and chaos in the family. Downingtown (Lionville/Exton) - Calvary Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113 – Room 1 Drive (rear entrance). 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from September through June, with no meeting the last Tuesday in December. 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 area churches for persons who are unemployed or unemployed, with each providing its own vari-ety of specific services in support of those who participate: Downingtown (Exton/Lionville) – Job-Seekers meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon-days in Conference 2 at Calvary Fellowship Church, 95 West Devon Drive (rear entrance) at Route 113. Further information and requested registration is available at [email protected] or (610) 363-7171. Kennett Square – Career Crossroads meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road. Further information is available at www.willowdalechapel.org/career-crossroads or Perry Walker at [email protected]. Wayne – A one-on-one Employment Guid-ance Ministry, along with periodic special em-ployment related events to aid jobseekers is available at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763 South Valley Forge Road, Malvern. Further in-formation is available from George Vosburgh at [email protected] or (610) 688-7947. West Chester – Unemployment support group meets bi-weekly from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 130 West Miner Street, West Chester, to learn tips and techniques related to job searches. Further in-formation is available from Elisabeth Hartwell at [email protected] or (610) 696-0554. Joseph's People – Six area affiliates meet during the month:

• Downingtown -- 7:30 p.m. on the sec-ond and fourth Tuesdays, at St. Jo-seph's Parish, 338 Manor Avenue (Route 322), in the parish meeting room behind the school at the back of the property. Further information about the affiliate is available by leaving a message at (610) 873-7117.

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

• Central Delco -- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at three different locations: on the first Tuesday in the St. Francis Room at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 North Providence Road, Media, with further information at [email protected] or (610) 873-7117; the second Tuesday in the Parish Hall – Rear Entrance, St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby; and the third Tues-day in Hassler Chapel, Media Presbyte-rian Church, 30 East Baltimore Pike, Media, with further information at [email protected].

• Upper Uwchlan Township –- 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays at the School Education Center, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 100 Fellowship Road, Chester Springs. Further information is available at (610) 321-1200 or at [email protected].

• Reading – 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on the first and third Wednesdays at St Catha-rine's of Siena Parish Center. 2427 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading. Further information is available from John Senick, facilitator, at (610) 779-4005.

• West Grove – 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 290 State Road, West Grove. Further infor-mation is available from John Colgan at [email protected].

Additional information on all St. Joseph’s People chapters is available at www.josephspeople.org. September 9-November 11 (Wednesdays)

Financial Literacy. Grove United Methodist Church, 490 West Boot Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is designed to help participants gain control of their finances, eliminate debt, and develop a strong financial foundation for their lives, with an introductory class on September 9 and a nine-week series starting September 16. Reduced fee of $25 per individual or couple, with childcare also available. Further informa-tion and required registration is available with Pastor Bron Yocum at [email protected]. Care Mondays In addition to ministries listed in those catego-rized above, the following are held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Fellowship of Downingtown, 95 West Devon Drive at Route 113, Exton/Lionville. Further information is available at www.cfdowningtown.com/caremondays, [email protected] or (610) 363-7171 x2154.

• Chronic Pain – Seminar Room 6 on the first and third Mondays, with group support for others experiencing chronic pain.

• Marriage Oneness – Green Room,

starting September 14, with a video-based class facilitated by representa-tives of FamilyLife to provide support for those struggling with marriage or seek-ing to enhance an already great mar-riage.

• Fresh Encounter Prayer – Prayer Chapel, for those desiring prayer for their own situations or for others.

• College Moms in Prayer – Seminar

Room 8, for mothers wishing to pray for students encountering all types of col-lege situations.

Free Admission Opportunities for Family Day Trips

Pack a lunch, load the family in the car, and take a free admission day trip to these or a combination of sites. Information is compiled from a range of resources and is believed to be accurate at the time of posting. It is subject to change without notice. Participants are en-couraged to use contact data provided to con-firm current information. Many sites, although free, appreciate donations.

Various sites also have special events at various times during the year that may be posted on their websites. Chester County Parks - Five Chester County Parks provide a wealth of opportunities for families, many of them free. Over 5,000 acres of parkland include areas for bicycling, birding, camping, boating, visits to historic buildings, gardens, farm animals, fishing, equestrian ring and trails, hiking, fitness and interpretive

trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds in-cluding horse shoe pits, softball and volleyball, and educational programs. Parks include: • Black Rock Sanctuary, 953 Black Rock

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

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

town. • Wolf’s Hollow County Park, 150 Wolf’s Hol-

low Drive, Atglen. Park events information is available at http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1551&q=640601 or at (610) 344-6415. Struble Trail. Parking Lot entrance at Nor-wood Road, off State Route 282 at Downing-town. The Struble Trail, a work in progress, will travel through Lyndell, Cornog and Glen-moore, passing near Springton Manor Farm and Struble Lake before ending near Honey Brook Borough, for a total length of sixteen (16) miles. It currently is a 2.6 mile paved, multi-use recreational trail for nature enthusiasts, picnickers and other recreational users. Addi-tional information, including a full-color map, is available at www.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?a=1552&q=621757. Parks Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. Hi-bernia and Nottingham County Parks daily and Springton Manor on weekends. All ages can borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes on a first-come, first-serve basis through the Pennsylva-nia Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) Fish-ing Tackle Loaner Program. Equipment may be borrowed April through November, with check-outs in the park office between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Lures and bait are not provided, with valid identification and a Pennsylvania fishing license for anglers 16 years and older required. Each user must be aware of fishing regulations and license requirements before fishing in a specific body of water. Information on additional loaner sites is available at www.fish.state.pa.us/loaner.htm. Local Parks – Nearly 100 municipal parks, along with location maps, are listed in the guide, Municipal Parks of Chester County, available at http://dsf.chesco.org/openspace/lib/open-space/pdfs/MuniPrkBrochure.pdf. Pennsylvania State Parks – Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources and Conser-vation maintains 13 state parks, a preserve and a nature center in the Greater Philadelphia

area. Admission is free, with charges for some activities. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks. (888) PA-PARKS (727-2752). Calendar of events: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Park – Hopewell Road and Shed Road, Douglassville (Elverson). Use directions on website at www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm due to road con-struction. Hopewell Furnace is an early Ameri-can industrial community that operated from 1771 to 1883. The cold-blast iron furnace and accompanying community has been restored to the way it looked during the 1830s and 1840s, when the furnace was at its height of activity. History includes the Bethesda Church, the ap-ple orchard, charcoal, the Furnace’s water wheel and iron ore mines, its role in the Ameri-can Revolution, and African-Americans, miners and women at the Furnace. The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September 11 with demonstrations and living history pro-grams. Check the website for information about other times of the year and other activi-ties. www.nps.gov/hofu. (610) 582-8773. Valley Forge National Historic Park – Route 23, Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 American Revolution winter en-campment of the Continental Army. Eighteen miles of trails, including six miles of paved multi-purpose trail, winds through the park, in addition to a ten-mile, self-guided automobile tour. Buildings are open different hours. www.nps.gov/vafo. (610) 783-1099. Other National Parks – Many national parks and historic sites are maintained by the Na-tional Parks Service in Pennsylvania and ad-joining states, with some providing free admis-sion. www.nps.gov. Free lifetime admission to recreation areas managed by five federal agencies also is avail-able to all persons with permanent disabilities. Further information on Access Pass is available at www.store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html. Nature Preserves – Natural Lands Trust maintains 18 nature preserves in Chester and adjoining counties that include agriculture, for-est and other natural landscapes properties. They are open from sunrise to sunset. www.natlands.org/preserves. (610) 353-5587. Chester County-Related Sites Chester County Historical Society – 225 North High Street, West Chester. Tour the mu-seum, library and kids activities free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every

month. www.chestercohistorical.org. (610) 692-4800. Okehocking Nature Center - 5316 W Chester Pike, Newtown Square. A180-acre property, including some the Garrett Farmhouse, five miles of mown and wooded walking trails, ma-ture woods, meadow lands, uplands, wetlands and riparian areas along Delchester Run and Ridley Creek. Grounds open from dawn to dusk. www.okehockingnaturecenter.org, with self-guided trail map at www.willistownparks.org/pdfs/Okehocking%20Self-Guided%20Trail%20Map.pdf. (610) 647-5300. Historic Yellow Springs - 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs. The history of Yellow Springs village spans nearly 300 years, with archaeological evidence suggesting that Native Americans first used the iron rich "yellow" spring water thousands of years ago. In the 18th century, the fashionable spa village at-tracted visitors seeking healing waters and so-cial interaction and, during the American Rev-olution, George Washington commissioned the first military hospital in North America in the village. The village later became home to the Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for children of Civil War soldiers, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Country School and headquarters of Good News Productions, a film studio in Yellow Springs that created over 400 films including the sci-fi original The Blob. To-day, Historic Yellow Springs, Inc., has pre-served many of these original structures and educates visitors about its unique past. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, with the grounds open from dawn to dusk every day. www.yellowsprings.org. (610) 827-7414. Herr’s Factory Tours - 20 Herr Drive, Not-tingham. One-hour snack food factory tours from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fri-day (production may not be occurring on Fri-days). By appointment. www.herrs.com/SnackFactoryTours/ScheduleTour.html. (800) 637-6225. Panoramic View Picnic Area - Lanchester Sanitary Landfill Overlook, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon. Rising 80 feet above the highest point of the Welsh Mountains, two bin-ocular stations help provide a 360-degree pano-ramic view of the Conestoga and Brandywine Valleys. Picnicking, bird watching, kite and radio-controlled glider flying, and other activi-ties available. Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays only from May through October.

www.chestercountyswa.org/index.aspx?nid=75 (610) 273-3771. Underground Railroad Exhibit - Chester County Visitors Center, 300 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square. Located in the Chester County Visitors Center at the entrance of Longwood Gardens, visitors can see the Under-ground Railroad exhibit, including a replica of Henry “Box” Brown’s box and the “slave dress” that helps preserve some of the history of one of the greatest concentrations of Underground Railroad stations in the nation. Box was a 19th century Virginia slave who escaped to freedom by arranging to have himself mailed to Philadelphia abolitionists in a dry goods con-tainer. The display also tells the history of the former Longwood Progressive Meeting of Friends. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Kennett Underground Heritage Tours also available for a fee. www.undergroundrr.kennett.net. (610) 347-2237. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens – 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon. Over a mile of paved walkways go through native woodland with la-beled trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants in different garden areas. Open from 8 a.m. to sunset, with the John J. Willaman Education Center open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.jenkinsarboretum.org. (610) 647-8870. Nearby Counties Christian C. Sanderson Museum – 1755 Creek Road (Old Route 100), Chadds Ford. Collection of items represents a man’s life and a nation’s history from Chadds Ford, including American Revolution history to Civil War mem-orabilia. Open noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March through November. www.sandersonmuseum.org. (610) 388-6545. Daniel Boone Homestead – 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro. State historic site preserves 579 acres of open space and passive recreation areas, along with a number of structures at the legendary figure’s place of birth, Daniel Boone's parents first settled the site in 1730, with the region populated by many diverse people - English, Welsh, Scots-Irish, Germans, Swedes, Huguenots and Lenape Indians. Daniel was born in 1734, spending his first 16 years there before his family migrated to North Carolina. The grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Sunday, with weekend guided tours of the buildings. Free admission to grounds, with fees for admittance to historic areas. Further information is avail-able at www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm,

[email protected], or (610) 582-4900. Historic Newtown Square - Over 100 histori-cal sites are scattered throughout Newtown Township, some dating back over 300 years, with 42 of them having markers. Two are open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday af-ternoons in July and August. The Paper Mill House Museum at 2 Paper Mill Road, a resi-dence to workers of numerous local mills along the Darby Creek, is home to the archives and historical documents of Newtown Township. Square Tavern, located at Goshen and New-town Street Roads, was home to America's first internationally known artist, Benjamin West (1738-1820), who lived there during part of his childhood. Other sites includes the 1715 Old St. David’s Church, burial place of American Revolution Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the 1797 Federal School House, the 1842 Octogo-nal Schoolhouse, and the 1860 Bartram Bridge. www.historicnewtownsquare.org/museum (610) 975-0290. Landscape Arboretum at Temple University-Ambler - 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler. Established as the Pennsylvania School of Hor-ticulture for Women in 1910, the 187-acre campus provides a mix of natural and designed landscapes. Self-guided tours are available from dawn to dusk daily. www.ambler.temple.edu/arboretum/gardens.htm. (267) 468-8400. Newlin Grist Mill – 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills. 8 a.m. to dusk. The only operating 18th century grist mill in Pennsylvania, other historic buildings, and the 150-acre park that is a refuge for plants, animals, and birds, is dedicated to environmental appreciation and historical preservation. Free admission to park; fee for tours of historic structures. Fur-ther information is available at (610) 459-2359, at [email protected] or at www.newlingristmill.org. Pennsylvania Veterans Museum - Media Ar-mory, 12 East State Street, Media. Exhibits, documentary films and lesson plans educate the public about the experiences of United States veterans and the sacrifices they made during times of war. Open noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. www.paveteransmuseum.org. (610) 566-0788. Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia (main Building); or the Perelman Building, Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues. Exhib-

its and collections of more than 225,000 ob-jects from throughout the world. First Sunday of the month is “Pay Whatever You Want Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.philamuseum.org. (215) 763-8100. River of Revolutions Interpretive Center - Schuylkill River Heritage Area building at 140 College Drive, Pottstown. Destination details the role the Schuylkill River region played in the American, Industrial and Environmental Revolutions, including a table relief map of the Heritage Area and touch screen monitors with narrated tours of tourist sites related to the three revolutions, and multi-media about the Philadelphia Campaign during the American Revolution; the region’s coal mining and manufacturing history, and the environmental cleanup that saved the river in the mid-20th century. has opened in Pottstown. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. www.schuylkillriver.org/Detail.aspx?id=5666. (484) 945-0200. Scott Arboretum – 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore. More than 110 acres, 5,000 dif-ferent ornamental plants, walking trails and a horticultural library are available on the Swarthmore College campus grounds. The li-brary contains over 1,300 garden-related books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs, newsletter; and a collection of brochures from gardens worldwide. The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk daily and the offices and library are open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. www.scottarboretum.org. (610)-328-8025. Thomas Massey House (1696) – Springhouse and Lawrence Roads, Broomall. Home of an originally indentured servant. Restored from demolition to much of its original fabric, the house is furnished with appropriate late 17th and 18th century furniture. Open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from May through October, except holiday weekends. www.thomasmasseyhouse.org. (610) 353-3644. Villanova University Arboretum and Art Gallery – 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villa-nova. The campus has been designated an ar-boretum with the public welcome to enjoy two, one-mile self-guided walking tours. The Gal-lery of Art, located in the Connelly Center, gen-erally is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays during the summer. Hours can be checked by telephone. www.artgallery.villanova.edu. (610) 519-4612. Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum – 1155 Easton Road, Horsham. The Delaware Valley

Historical Aircraft Association restores and dis-plays old aircraft and maintains a museum and library. Open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-urday and Sunday. www.wingsoffreedommuseum.org or (610) 267-280-2072. Delaware State Delaware Art Museum - 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE. A private, non-profit museum best known for its large collec-tion of British Pre-Raphaelite art, works by Wilmington-native Howard Pyle and fellow American illustrators, and urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle. Free admission on Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.delart.org. (866) 232-3714.

Delaware Center for Horticulture – 1810 North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE. Gar-dens are accessible during daylight hours and the horticulture library and gallery are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. www.dehort.org. Military Families Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 850 museums throughout the nation are offering free admis-sion to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php. [email protected].

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