Downingtown/Exton /townlively
MARCH 11, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE: CHURCH TO HOST PIANO RECITAL page 9
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXII • NO 4
FREE LUNCHEON
Nantmeal United Methodist Church,
SHREDDING EVENT
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) will host a free shredding event on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the CCSWA Lanchester Landfill, located on Route 322 West, 2 miles past the intersection of routes 10 and 322 in Honey Brook. The event will run until 11:30 a.m. or until the truck is filled. At the event, Rapid Recycling Inc. will safely destroy and recycle documents that contain personal legal information, account statements, medical information, and other personal information. Empty boxes will not be shredded and should be put out for curbside recycling. Visit www.chester countyswa.org for more information. SPAGHETTI DINNER
will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ludwig’s Corner Fire Company, 1325 N. Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore. Diners can eat in or obtain takeouts. There will be a chance to win gift baskets; winners need not be present. Separate prices have been set for adults and for children ages 4 to 10. Children under age 4 may eat for free. Proceeds will benefit local volunteer fire companies and other charities. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-458-0677. Visit https://e-club house.org/sites/eagleglenmoore. New members are welcome. SUSTAINABILITY EVENT
Chester Springs Library, 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, will host a sustainability event sponsored by state Rep. Kristine Howard on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. Emma Fisher from PennEnvironment will speak about the “Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste” and practical ways people can reduce energy use. For additional information, visit www.chesterspringslibrary.org and click on “Calendar.”
Spring Outgrown Sale Slated pg 4
Potpie Dinner To Return To WFCS pg 2
PJP II Students Make Blankets For Cancer Patients By Francine Fulton
In addition to an open house, a book fair and special activities for students and staff members, the Home and School Association at Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School (PJP II) partnered with Cozies 4 Chemo to complete a service project during Catholic Schools Week (CSW). Students in each classroom worked together to make more than 30 blankets for Cozies 4 Chemo, which will distribute them to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Jen Saunders, co-president of the PJP II Home and School Association, explained that teachers and students made the blankets by cutting two large pieces of fabric and then knotting or hand-tying the two pieces together. Students used different materials to create the blankets, including some that were especially designed for children.
“Cozies 4 Chemo has instructions listed on their website along with a video tutorial,” Saunders explained. “Each classroom was given printed instructions, cutting templates, fabric, scissors, a link to the video and a fleece no-sew blanket kit we purchased from JoAnn Fabrics.” Students worked on the project throughout CSW, celebrated from Jan. 26 to 31. “Teachers set up a blanket workspace in their classrooms and had students take turns completing the blankets during the day,” shared Saunders. “All students from prekindergarten to eighth grade participated.” Saunders noted that the teachers explained to the students what the blankets were for and how they would be used. “The teachers explained that the blankets will go to help cancer patients,” said Saunders. “The blankets help provide warmth and comfort See PJP II pg 6
Fundraiser To Support Coatesville Kid Raiders The Coatesville Kid Raiders will host a designer handbag benefit bingo to raise money for equipment and for cheerleading and football youth scholarships, as well as to help minimize registration fees. The event will be held on Sunday, April 5, at the Wagontown Fire Hall, located at 412 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville. Doors will open at noon, and bingo games will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be sold at the door if available. Those who purchase a ticket will receive a program, an 18-game bingo card booklet and a ticket to win a prize. Other features will include six special bingo games with prize bundles, a giveaway drawing, an opportunity to win See Fundraiser pg 4
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During Catholic Schools Week, students at Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School created more than 30 fleece blankets for cancer patients, including some designed for children. The blankets were delivered to Cozies 4 Chemo for distribution.
Irish Breakfast Buffet Set At Joanna Furnace By Francine Fulton
Stephan, age 7, displays four of the 24 prizes that people may win during a designer bag bingo being planned by the Coatesville Kid Raiders. The event will be held on April 5 at the Wagontown Fire Company.
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Church Plans Celtic Music Concert pg 6
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA) will host the 13th annual Irish breakfast buffet at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, on Saturday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors are invited to wear the traditional Irish colors of green, white and orange. The menu will include pancakes, French toast, country sausage, homemade corned beef hash, bacon, scrapple, creamed chipped beef, scrambled eggs, country-style potatoes, baked oatmeal, fruit, coffee, juice and more. Reservations for the breakfast buffet are not required. There will be separate admission prices for adults See Irish Breakfast pg 6
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Dot Trate (left), 97, and John Fleming, 96, attended last year’s Irish breakfast buffet at Historic Joanna Furnace Iron Works presented by the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA). Fleming is a founding member of the HCVHA and was its first president. This year’s breakfast will take place on March 21.
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359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, will host its free monthly community luncheon on Saturday, March 14, from noon to 2 p.m. This month’s menu will include sloppy joe sandwiches, assorted salads and dessert. All are welcome to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the luncheon will be canceled.