Downingtown/Exton JULY 17, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXI • NO 23
FOLK CONCERT
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will host folk artist Angela Easterling along with guitarist Brandon Turner on Monday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. The free concert will be titled “A Songwriter’s Journey Through American Music.” Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary .org or call 610-933-3013, ext. 132. UPCOMING WORKSHOP
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a donor stewardship and recognition workshop on Friday, July 19, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. Expert panelists will explore what nonprofit organizations need to know concerning thanking donors. Registration and fees apply. To register, visit www.ercc.net. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, will offer “To Mars and Beyond” vacation Bible school (VBS) from Sunday, July 14, to Thursday, July 18. Children will participate in an interactive, Bible-based program. VBS is for children from age 3 to those about to enter sixth grade. VBS will run from 6 to 8:15 p.m. each day. A complimentary dinner for children and their families will be offered at 5:30 p.m. each day. Call 610-384-2035. MOVIE SCREENINGS
1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs, will present a free screening of “Wonder Park,” rated PG, on Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. The movie is about a 12year-old girl who finds an amusement park with talking animals that she envisioned as a child after her mother’s death. Free popcorn will be supplied. Attendees should bring their own beverages. No registration is required.
By Francine Fulton
When Holly Dangerfield, a congregation member at Trinity Assembly of God (AG), learned that many Native American families living on reservations in Arizona had only one toothbrush to share, she immediately began organizing a collection drive for them. Through the end of August, the church is accepting donations of toothbrushes and toothpaste that will be shipped in September to Indian Mobile Mission, which will distribute the collected donations. Toothbrushes and toothpaste can be dropped off in the church foyer during office hours on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sundays during the 10 a.m. worship service and on Wednesdays during the
6:30 p.m. Bible study. Donations can also be placed at any time in the food collection bins located at the church entrance. Volunteers will check the bins on a regular basis. Dangerfield, who has been a congregation member at Trinity Ag for 30 years, is also involved with Joseph’s Closet, the church’s food outreach ministry. She explained that she has had an interest in Native American causes since she was in high school. “It bothered me how they have been treated, and it never left my heart,” she said. “I wanted to help, and I didn’t know how. Years later, I was in the Mustard Seed, which was a Christian bookstore, and I overheard a few people talking about missionaries in Arizona who helped Native Americans.” See Donations pg 5
Holly Dangerfield, a congregation member at Trinity AG, displays some of the toothbrushes and toothpaste that have been donated by congregation members. The items will be distributed to Native American families living in Arizona. The public is also invited to take part in the donation drive.
New Pet Rescue Organization Laundromat Libraries Offer Seeks Fosters, Forever Homes Free Books For Children By Francine Fulton
Babushka’s Animal Rescue, a new nonprofit organization, is currently seeking foster families to care for dogs and cats until their forever homes can be found. Additionally, the rescue has several dogs, cats and kittens ready for adoption. Babushka’s was founded by Honey Brook resident Holly Schiller. “I’ve been involved in animal rescue since I was a little kid with my grandmother. It became my passion, and once I was old enough, I finally made the leap last July to start my own nonprofit organization,” she explained. “I am a veterinary technician, which is what I do See Pet Rescue pg 6
DAY CAMP
Penn State Extension Chester County 4-H is offering a day camp for children age 8 and up. “Stop the Invasion, Invasive Species” will be held Monday, July 29; Tuesday, July 30; and Wednesday, July 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Oxford Library, 48 S. Second St. A fee has been set, which includes a 4-H membership, with a discounted fee for current members. To register, call 610-696-3500 or email chesterext@psu.edu. More information can also be found at www.face book.com/chestercounty4H.
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Public Invited To Donate Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
Holly Schiller is the founder of Babushka’s Animal Rescue, which is currently seeking foster families and homes for adoptable pets. The nonprofit organization is named for Schiller’s dog, Babushka, who is a senior rescue dog.
By Francine Fulton
While their parents or caregivers load clothing into the washing machine and fold items as they come out of the dryer, children who visit local laundromats now have the opportunity to spend their time there beginning a lifelong love of reading by enjoying books provided by the Laundromat Library League (LLL). The organization, founded in 2014, collects gently used books for children of all ages, from toddlers through teenagers. Volunteers then place sets of 50 to 60 books in simply decorated See Laundromat Libraries pg 4
Arlene Rengert (right), president of the Laundromat Library League, which places children’s books in cooperating laundromats, was recently presented a $500 Community Champions Grant from Constellation, an Exelon company, represented by West Chester resident Phil Tripp, procurer of the grant.
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