Downingtown/Exton NOVEMBER 7, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 39
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Thorndale United Methodist Church, 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, will host a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Craft vendors will offer their wares for purchase. Shoppers willl find handmade jewelry, knit hats, scarves, and more. Baked goods, nuts, and lunch items, including homemade soup, will be available. Call 610-384-2433 or visit ww.thorndale-umc.org.
The third annual Chester County Color 5K will take place at Everhart Park in West Chester on Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m. Funds raised through this year’s Color 5K will continue to support the COPE (Community Outreach and Prevention Education) in Chester County. Through this program, opioid overdose survivors who are being treated in the emergency room (ER) at Chester County Hospital and Brandywine Hospital can meet with a certified recovery specialist within an hour of coming into the ER. Sponsorship opportunities for the 5K are available at many levels for companies and individuals. For more information on levels of sponsorship, readers may contact Rebecca Brain at 610-344-6279 or rbrain@chesco.org. Details about the event and advance registration may be found at http://chesco.org/color5k. FREE LUNCHEON
Nantmeal United Methodist Church, 359 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, will hold a community luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. The meal will consist of homemade chicken corn soup, freshly made sandwiches and homemade desserts. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 610-469-8655. CARD WORKSHOP
Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will host a Christmas card making workshop for adults on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. An instructor will help attendees make three cards. The event is open to the public. There is a cost to attend, payable in cash at the door. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132.
All-American 5K To Benefit David’s Drive pg 4
Bishop Shanahan Plans Open House pg 6
Students Plant Tulips During Red Ribbon Week By Francine Fulton
BENEFIT RACE
As part of the Plant the Promise initiative, students and adult volunteers at Downingtown High School West (DHSW) recently planted red tulip bulbs in front of the school building. The bulbs, which will bloom this spring, will serve as a reminder of the importance of living a drug-free life. Plant the Promise, held for the first time in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD), was part of DHSW’s observance of Red Ribbon Week, a national drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that was recognized from Oct. 23 to 31 this year. In addition to DHSW, tulip bulbs were scheduled to be planted at Downingtown High School East (DHSE), the Downingtown STEM Academy and the DASD administration building. The Plant the Promise program was
spearheaded locally by Downingtown Communities That Care (CTC), which was responsible for ordering the tulip bulbs and making them available to local churches, schools and community organizations. According to www.redribbon.org, the Red Ribbon campaign started in 1985 when Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a DEA agent, lost his life while working to uncover the identities of members of an illegal drug cartel. In 1986, the Red Ribbon celebration was created in honor of Camarena and people were encouraged to wear a red ribbon to show their commitment to fight illegal drug use. Today, it is estimated that more than 80 million youths and adults participate in Red Ribbon Week each year. At DHSW, the volunteers planted 400 red tulip bulbs in a flower bed located in front of the school building near a sign that reads “Drunk Drivers See Tulips pg 7
Meditation for Caregivers, a free workshop for professional caregivers from those just starting out in the field to seasoned professionals - will be offered on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Downingtown Yoga &
By Francine Fulton
The Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will hold their fall book sale on Thursday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 11, in the library’s annex. The book sale will begin on Nov. 8 with a Friends-only preview night from 6 to 8 p.m., when members of the Friends group will get first pick of the sale items. Members of the public may attend the presale by joining the Friends group for a fee that evening. The sale will then be open to the public on Friday, Nov. 9, from noon to 8 p.m.; on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Nov. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. On Nov. 11, shoppers may fill a grocery bag for a suggested donation. Bags will be provided. Cash, checks and See Book Sale pg 3
Downingtown High School West students planted red tulip bulbs as part of the Plant the Promise initiative, one of the activities held during Red Ribbon Week, a national drug and violence prevention awareness campaign. Bulbs were also scheduled to be planted at Downingtown High School East and the Downingtown STEM Academy, among other locations.
Downingtown Yoga Marks Milestone, Schedules Workshop Series
Hankin Library Friends To Host Fall Book Sale
Book Nook volunteers, including (from left) Lenore Clarke, Pam Shauger and Lois Kase, are hard at work sorting books and other materials in preparation for the Friends of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library’s fall book sale on Nov. 8 through 11.
Meditation Center, 116 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. People who are caring for a loved one may also find the workshop beneficial. “Many forget, in the tornado of life, how important it is to take care of yourself while taking care of others,” said Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati, known internationally as Swamiji. The event is a way for Downingtown Yoga to give back, especially on its fifth anniversary at its current See Downingtown Yoga pg 5
Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center is celebrating its fifth anniversary at its current location. The center will offer a series of free workshops, starting with Meditation for Caregivers on Nov. 11.
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