For Women, By Women Parkesburg’s Main Street female business owners lend a helping hand Tina L. O’Connor, MS, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor Experience Positive Therapy, LLC 226 W. Main Street Parkesburg, PA 19365 (610) 857-8089
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n event titled “For Women, By Women” was held in Parkesburg in May to raise awareness and support for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) and to celebrate local, female-owned businesses. The event took place on Main Street in Parkesburg and was hosted by the all-female owned businesses in the 200 block of the borough. Local artists were invited to
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show, sell and demonstrate their art in participating shops. Included in the event were painters, mixed media artists and two students from Octorara High School, Katie Baker and Claire Badman. Ms. Baker showed her paintings and demonstrated her jewelry making. Ms. Badman showed a collection of her hand-thrown and sculpted ceramics. Both are graduating seniors from Octorara who plan to continue their art making into their college careers. “The event was a great way for the community to see some of the wonderful creative talent we have here in Parkesburg,” says Tina O’Connor, owner of Experience Positive Therapy on Main Street. “It was fascinating to watch these artists work and create right before our eyes.” To benefit the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, monetary donations were accepted along with
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