Fig Kennett Winter 2019

ISSUE No

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W I N T E R 2 019 Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community

Kennett Square The Gifting & Giving Issue

Making a list & checking it twice C H E C K O F F E V E RY I T E M on her wish list at Ashley Austin! From designer shoes and statement jewelry, to festive accessories and glamorous stocking stuffers, find everything you need to make her holiday wishes come true.

Enjoy gift wrapping, personal shopping assistance, in-store wish lists, and much more right in the heart of Historic Kennett Square!

Photographed inside the historic Baldwin’s Book Barn

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106 WEST STATE STREET, KENNETT SQUARE 610.925.5900

@ASHLEYAUSTINBOUTIQUE

Shop

small

Shopping small gives us a chance to put our money where our heart is. Head downtown to get the full experience of holding gifts in your hand, receiving in-person assistance, and knowing your dollar is going back into your community.

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authentic Telling stories of her neighbors through the art of photography: Jie Deng.

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Gifts for everyone on your list can be found right in Historic Downtown.

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why shop local?

Supporting local independently-owned businesses has far reaching and transformative benefits for our economy.

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the giving guide Looking for ways to give back to your community this season? The Giving Guide spotlights local organizations who need our support.

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thoughtful shopping IN THIS ISSUE

events Enjoy Winter in Kennett Square! Here’s your guide to seasonal events.

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And of course,

great shopping, dining, arts, events, and community— as always.

KEEP READING

giving back Helping to offer women hope and confidence in their future: Jesica Villagomez PA G E 4 6

ON THE COVER: Thank you to No. 109 Shop for providing the perfect holiday party pant suit for our cover!

Find this outfit, festive accessories, and more at 109 West State Street. ‘Shop Local’ bag designed by Fig Industries.

ISSUE 24 / WINTER 2019 / KENNET T SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA / THE GIFTING & GIVING ISSUE

C R E AT E D A N D P RODUCE D BY F I G I N D U S TR I E S Creative thinkers and makers with a forever mission of Design For Good.

Learn more about our mission and meet our team at figindustries.com.

PUBLISHER Fig Industries REGIONAL DIRECTOR Brianna Carlisle

ACCOUNTING Matt Brandt

PHOTOGRAPHERS Karlo Gesner Matthew Tennison

SALES DIRECTOR Becky Galante WRITER Tara Smith

PRODUCTION Melissa McDade Tina Interrante

DESIGNERS Emily Hartung Josh Seibert Emily Schlotter Ian Berg

D I G I TA L Amy Hynes Kinectiv

P R I N T I N G PA RT N E R The Standard Group

C O M M U N I T Y PA RT N E R S Historic Kennett Square

Longwood Gardens

ALL THINGS SOCIAL Look for Fig Kennett on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily coverage of local entertainment, events, food, fashion, and community.

A D V E RT I S I N G I N F I G To find out how you can strategically market your business through the Fig communications package, contact Becky Galante at becky@figindustries.com.

Fig Industries is redefining success through social impact and environmental accountability in the communities we serve. Learn more about our B-Corp certification at figindustries.com.

Thank you to Historic Kennett Square and Longwood Gardens.

With their generous support, we are pleased to present this issue of Fig Kennett.

T H A N K YO U Thank you to Landhope Farms for allowing us to use their property for several of the photoshoots you see in this issue.

Fig Industries, LLC has made every attempt to ensure that all information contained in this publication has been obtained from reliable sources, but all such information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness or accuracy. The views of contributors do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Fig Industries, LLC. Fig Industries, LLC cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions contained in, or reliance made upon the contents of, this publication.

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Photography or page layout contained in Fig shall not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the specific written permission of Fig Industries, LLC. Contact 717.394.7737 or studio@figindustries.com.

AS ANOTHER YEAR BEGINS TO W I N D D OW N , we can’t help but be reflective and grateful for all that 2019 has brought. There are new businesses finding their special place in our town. New neighbors who have moved in, and new babies born. Our community’s landscape has changed and will continue to change.

Kennett Square is not just a place on the map, but a community of people. And at Fig, we consider it a gift to work alongside so many of those people who are actively making our community a better place. Whether it’s the small business owner wearing a dozen different hats each day to pursue their dreams, or the volunteer at a nonprofit who puts in hours on the weekends to ensure needs are met—we get to witness it first hand.

We get to curate this collection of pages each and every season, not only to share with you the people, the goods, and the services we think you should know about, but also to archive a moment in time—this is who we are, today.

This is our town right now.

At Fig Industries, our core value is Heart of Service. It shows up in all we do—informing the work we create and the choices we make. For six years, we’ve made it a priority to find ways to not only be cheerleaders for Kennett, but to lift

up nonprofit organizations through our design work as well as our Fig Social Mission program.

This season, we invite you to shop small and give big. As you get to know the faces and spaces that make up our town, consider doing your holiday shopping here in Kennett Square.

We hope you enjoy this issue dedicated to local giving and gifting. You can join us in this movement to shop small by posting a photo of your shopping trip and tagging us on instagram at @figkennett. Use the hashtag #shopksq, created by our friends and Historic Kennett Square, and we may feature you on our Fig Instagram feed! Happy Holidays!

WITH WARMEST WISHES, BRIANNA CARLISLE, BECKY GALANTE, AND THE FIG INDUSTRIES TEAM

A NOTE FROM FIG

Vocal about local

L E A D I N G T H E W AY WITH INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND A HEART FOR COMMUNITY

The Smart Sale It’s the Matt Fetick Team approach to selling or buying your home. As members of the community, they’re connected to the heart of the market. Their expertise and insight are just the beginning for getting you off to a smart start—from assessments to marketing to negotiations to the final sale. Smart people. Smart advice. Smart tools.

RESIDENTIAL SALES PROPERTY

Serving the Philadelphia suburbs and London, England

MANAGEMENT

Contact Matt’s team at 610.427.4420 or FetickTeam.com

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210 SOUTH MILL ROAD, SUITE 104, KENNET T SQUARE

610.427.4 420

FETICK TEAM.COM

A holiday feast

T H I S H O L I D AY S E A S O N , V E R B E N A BYO B is delighted to serve you for a decidedly different dining experience. Enjoy menus inspired by Chef Scott Morozin’s unwavering commitment to locally sourced ingredients and new flavor combinations. Chef invites you to sip, savor, and linger over each bite.

JOIN THEM FOR AN

unforgettable holiday meal.

Open to serving you on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. Call to make your reservation today.

102 EAST STATE STREET, KENNET T SQUARE 484.732.7932 VERBENABYOB.COM

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Fresh from the oven daily

F O R N E A R LY 2 0 Y E A R S , PureBread has been serving fresh, feel-good food with a smile. Each day at the PureBread Commissary, their staff gets started early preparing all baked goods on the menu. From their vast array of signature jumbo muffins, to their flavorful bagels, you are sure to taste the homemade quality in every bite. Be sure to check out the new Kennett location at the Shoppes of Longwood Village!

A L L I N A D AY ’ S WO R K

440 MUFFINS 440 muffins are freshly baked each day. That’s 3,080 muffins a week!

They carefully craft 14 mouth watering flavors including the popular Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, and Banana Walnut.

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4 3 5 LO AV E S

430 BAGELS

435 loaves of homemade bread are baked a day, totaling 3,045 loaves of bread a week including varieties like cheddar, sourdough, multigrain, rye, baguettes, and foccacia.

430 bagels are made from scratch every day, or 3,010 bagels a week with flavors including varieties like plain, sesame, everything, multigrain, cinnamon raisin, and cheddar.

825 EAST BALTIMORE PIKE, KENNET T SQUARE

610.600.9866

PUREBREAD.COM

Holiday Magic Performance:

S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 4 , 2 0 1 9 2 p m at J O H N D I C K I N S O N H I G H S C H O O L W I L M I N G T O N , D E L AWA R E

The perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

The performance features over 70 performers ages 6-18, dazzling costumes, professional lighting, and your favorite Holiday hits! The first act spotlights selections from the Nutcracker featuring Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Snowflakes, and more! The second half of the performance showcases a variety of dance styles set to popular Holiday songs.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT LONGWOODPERFORMINGARTS.COM, BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE FOR $17 OR AT THE DOOR THE DAY OF FOR $20.

633 WEST CYPRESS STREET, KENNETT SQUARE 610.444.6144 LONGWOODPERFORMINGARTS.COM

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The new Thai in town

LU N C H S P E C I A L S

Tuesday-Friday 11am – 3pm

C AT E R I N G AVA I L A B L E TA K E O U T & D E L I V E RY

services at cafedethai.us or app store

INTRODUCING KENNETT'S NEWEST THAI RESTAURANT serving authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Historic Kennett Square. Discover a creative menu including Tom Yum Soup, Drunken Noodles, Kennett Pad Thai, and much more. Enjoy ample free street parking and a BYOB atmosphere.

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420 WEST CYPRESS STREET, KENNET T SQUARE 610.924.2828 CAFEDETHAI.US

OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY 11am - 9:30pm

Telling stories of her neighbors through the art of photography.

AUTHENTIC

Photograph by Phinya Li

Authentic: Jie Deng, In The Eye Photography PHOTOGRAPHER JIE DENG smiles as she describes the green wall in Sycamore Alley as her studio. “It’s a perfect background for different kinds of photos,” she says. She loves its light, shadows, and symbolism—a narrow space that leads somewhere else.

Jie (pronounced jā) emigrated from China to join her husband in New York in 2006. When they moved to Kennett Square in 2009 with their baby daughter, one of her first stops was the Kennett Library. “The library made my life better,” Jie says. In addition to finding books and storytimes for her daughter Phinya, Jie took ESL classes and made friends.

Longing for a creative outlet, she enrolled in an online photography class—and took many pictures of her daughter. Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York” project, Jie conceived a series of storytelling portraits she calls “The People of Kennett Square.” She began photographing friends, and each fascinating person led her to others.

With careful research and an artist’s sensibility, she captures the complex beauty of each individual. Her website features photos and a Q&A with each person (intheeyephotography.com/ stories-2/). “This project changed my life,” she says. “I got to know so many

people and the town.” She loves the people, sense of community, and international flavor of Kennett Square, a “small town with a big city vibe.”

Jie has a new series on female artists and is learning the old-school art of analogue photography with a vintage camera. “I’m more thoughtful and present—I slow down with film. I love its color and texture.”

Ten-year-old Phinya’s photo of her mother in Sycamore Alley brings Jie’s artistic journey, to the place she considers her second home, full circle.

To see more of Jie’s work, visit her website at intheeyephotography.com.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FIG AUTHENTIC AT FIGKENNETT.COM

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SHARE /

the joy.

T H E H O L I D AY S are full of celebrations and opportunities to show our appreciation to the ones we love. It may be through a simple note, a homemade baked good, or a perfectly selected gift.

This year, as you hunt for the perfect present, the ultimate party dress, and the thoughtful hostess gift, we ask you to make every choice deliberate and every dollar count.

H OW C A N YO U D O T H AT ? Make your holiday shopping list and hit the streets of Kennett Square. We guarantee that not only will you find the most unique gifts, but shopping for your friends and family will go from being an annual routine to an unforgettable experience.

W H Y S H O P LO C A L ? It's simple. You’ll find unique, quality gifts—many locally made—hand-selected by trusted business owners. Additionally, money spent in Kennett stays in Kennett, which not only helps our retailers but makes our whole community stronger.

On the following pages you’ll discover a curated collection of gifts sourced from local retailers in Kennett Square.

Turn the page and be inspired!

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1 0 9 W E S T S TAT E S T R E E T 610.925.0109 O N E 0 9 S H O P.C O M NO109SHOP

Unwrap the wow

apparel, accessories, books & other unique finds for the young and young at heart

Your style all wrapped up Whether you’re naughty or nice, No. 109 offers the perfect selection of holiday gifts including everyday fashion and accessories, as well as special occasion glam. Personal shopping assistance is their specialty!

purses, scarves, jewelry, and so much more for hostesses, best friends, mothers, daughters,

Take all the guesswork out of finding the perfect gift for the kiddos on your list! Penny Lane Emporium has done all the searching for you.

and teachers 1 2 1 W E S T S TAT E S T R E E T

484.678.6594

P E N N Y L A N E E M P.C O M

T H E FA R M AT OX F O R D /

A holiday pop-up shop

Open Thanksgiving week through New Year’s Day Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am - 5pm Located inside of worKS Kennett Square

The Farm at Oxford brings their farm fresh holiday goods to you! Enjoy a one-stop shop for festive gifts perfect for family, friends, teachers, and hostesses. Follow along with @thefarmatoxford on Instagram

Bespoke winter wreaths and garlands, potted bulbs as gifts (paperwhite, amaryllis), unique poinsettias and potted plants as gifts, holiday arrangements for your home

to see what’s new weekly.

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I N S I D E w o r K S K E N N E T T S Q U A R E : 4 3 2 S O U T H WA L N U T S T R E E T

T H E F A R M AT O X F O R D . C O M

w o r K S K E N N E T T S Q UA R E /

Build a one-of-a-kind gift basket worKS is a curated group of high end purveyors of artisan, designer, handcrafted, vintage, and one-of-a-kind goods for the home, the person, and the connoisseur.

Handmade kitchen accessories, locally produced maple syrup, pottery, mugs, and plates

F R I D AY, S AT U R D AY, S U N D AY 1 1 a m - 5 p m 4 3 2 S O U T H W A L N U T S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E

484.732.8586

WORKSKENNETTSQUARE.COM

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KENNETT COPY & MORE /

Deck the halls with DIYs and art supplies Your southern Chester County destination for art-inspired gift sets for the creative person on your holiday list! Kennett Copy & More has everything you need at up to 33% off list price. Also find all your office supplies, copy and print services, large format printing, and so much more.

clay crafting kits, Prisma colored pencils, acrylic paints, paint brushes, puzzle sets, drawing pencils, and more!

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7 3 9 W E S T C Y P R E S S S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E

484.732.8066

K E N N E T T C O P Y.C O M

Something for everyone on your list An eclectic selection of apparel, jewelry and gifts perfect for any woman

Unique jewelry, stationery, pom hats, and must-have accessories 1 0 1 W E S T S TAT E S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E

484.732.8201

M AT T F E T I C K THE GARDENESS

We are us because of you.

Thank you to our 2019 design and marketing clients for another great year!

G R EG P I LOT T I H O O D ’S B B Q ST U D I O 8 8 2 101NQ AMORETTE ASHCOMBE MANSION C O R K FAC TO RY H OT E L F U LTO N T H E AT R E H . H O N E YC U P K I T C H E N K E T T L E V I L L AG E M I C H A E L’S M OTO R C A R S

B R A N D D E V E LO P M E N T

BRAND DESIGN

BRAND LAUNCH

M O R AV I A N C O L L EG E H I G H C O M PA N I E S

LO O K I N G TO TA K E YO U R B R A N D TO T H E N E X T L E V E L I N 2 0 2 0 ?

C O N TA C T D E B O R A H B R A N D T: D E B O R A H @ F I G I N D U S T R I E S . C O M Creators & producers of

TWO D U D E S PA I N T I N G C O. WA LTZ V I N E YA R D S W I L LOW VA L L E Y C O M M U N I T I E S *Just a sampling of our incredible clients.

D E N N E Y E L E C T R I C S U P P LY /

May your home be merry & bright

A lighting showroom featuring statement pieces, indoor and

outdoor fixtures, and on-trend lighting design to make every space in your home feel cozy this season.

Elegant outdoor lanterns, decorative lamps, chandeliers, and ceiling fans

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5 1 0 W E S T S TAT E S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E

610.444.2170

D E N N E Y E L E C T R I C S U P P LY.C O M

WAY W O O D B E V E R AG E /

An unmatched selection Family owned and operated since 1961, Waywood Beverage is the premier destination for all your favorite craft beer and national brands. Enjoy mix and match six packs, plus weekly deliveries of new and unique beers every Wednesday.

Waywood Beverage gift cards, crowlers, growlers, six packs, festive brews, and unique beers!

624 MILLERS HILL, KENNETT SQUARE

610.444.5222

WAY WO O D B E V E R A G E .C O M

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Get back to local Trail Creek Outfitters knows how easy and convenient it is to have almost anything in the world delivered to your doorstep.

They also know that the genie is out of the bottle and there’s no going back. Before you click the buy button the next time, they are just asking you to take a minute to answer a few questions.

WOULD A FRIEND OR A RELATIVE NOT HAVE A JOB WITHOUT A LOCAL SHOP? WOULD YOU MISS A HAND-PICKED SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FROM RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES? WOULD AN ORGANIZATION THAT YOU CARE ABOUT MISS THE SUPPORT OF A LOCAL RETAILER? WOULD YOU MISS BEING ABLE TO WALK INTO A STORE AND GET EXPERT ADVICE FROM PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT THEY SELL? WOULD YOU MISS BEING ABLE TO TOUCH OR TRY ON AN ITEM TO GET IT JUST RIGHT? WOULD YOU MISS THE SOCIAL INTERACTION IN SHOPPING?

IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS IS YES, THEY ARE ASKING A SIMPLE FAVOR. Stop by a local, independent retailer. After 36 years in business, Trail Creek believes that you deserve a fantastic shopping experience. Give your local shop a chance to dazzle and delight once a month and you will be doing yourself and your community a great service.

1 2 0 W E S T S TAT E S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E 487 GLEN EAGLE SQUARE, GLEN MILLS

484.731.4968

610.558.4006

T R A I LC R E E KO U T F I T T E R S .C O M

@ T R A I LC R E E KO U T F I T T E R S

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Shop Local Put your money where your heart is

SHOPPING SMALL IS A BIG DEAL. Every time we savor a handcrafted coffee from a locally owned café, find a great outfit or accessory at a neighborhood boutique, enjoy strawberries in season from the farmers market, or choose the perfect handmade card to send to a friend, we’re making a choice that has a large and lasting impact—for us as consumers, for the local economy and community, for our friends and neighbors who are local business owners and artisans, and even for the environment.

Turn the page to learn more about how small businesses are strengthening our local economy. >

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OF THE MANY GREAT REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL, perhaps the best is that it’s more fun. At local shops we meet talented artisans and entrepreneurs.

We can enjoy touching, seeing, trying on, and tasting a greater selection of unique, quality products. Local business owners are passionate about selecting products that are often locally produced, one-of-akind, and from for-good companies. And local shops provide the kind of exceptional customer service and expertise—and friendly smiles—that aren’t part of shopping at a national chain or online.

Shopping small has a ripple effect, too. When we support local businesses we become part of an ecosystem that helps the local economy to thrive.

Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally, and an amazing 91 percent of local business owners contribute to their communities by volunteering and making donations to nonprofits.

Small businesses also tend to support other small businesses. They bring innovation and create more prosperous, entrepreneurial, and connected communities. Supporting these local businesses helps preserve Kennett Square’s historic and vibrant character and pride of place. Without them, towns like ours would fade into homogeneity.

Shopping locally is also an eco-friendly choice.

Kennett’s walkability not only contributes to a better quality of life but also decreases the kind of pollution and habitat loss associated with the sprawl of outof-town shopping complexes. Buying from small businesses, especially those that source local products, reduces the environmental impact of the processing, packaging, and transportation of goods.

Kennett Square boasts a diverse array of over 30 restaurants and entertainment venues and nearly 30 retail shops. Each and every one of these small businesses is the fulfillment of a dream and provides a living for the owners, their employees, and their families. They depend on customer support that extends far beyond Small Business Saturday.

Shopping small is smart, relational, and a vote for community, diversity, and independence. Before we click online or drive to the mall, let’s give our local shops a chance to delight us.

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Buying local keeps money in your community and builds a strong local economy. Beyond the transaction itself,

supporting a local business greatly enhances your overall shopping experience. It deepens your connection to your local community.

There is a person, a story, and many relationships behind every small business.

— Claire Murray, Main Street Manager, Historic Kennett Square

50% 70% $9.3 B on average

INCREASE IN HOME VALUES

Neighborhoods served by successful small businesses see home values increase 50% on average1

MORE LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Local business generates 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail2

DIRECTLY RETURNED TO OUR ECONOMY

If every family in the U.S. spent an extra $10 per month at a locally owned, independent business instead of a national chain, over $9.3 billion would be directly returned to our economy3

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SMALL BUSINESSES have added more than

Every $10 million of spending at a local business creates 57 jobs, whereas the same spending at Amazon creates 14 jobs8

5.1 MILLION JOBS

TWO-THIRDS OF PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS

to our economy since 2003

are created from independent businesses7

IN KENNETT SQUARE

30 & 30

RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

RETAIL LOCATIONS

There are over 30 restaurant and entertainment venues and 30 retail shops in downtown Kennett Square.

1. Andersonville Retail Economic Study [http://www.andersonville.org/business-resources/retail-attraction-market-research/] 2. Andersonville Retail Economic Study 3. Michael Salguero, Why Buying Local Is Worth Every Cent [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-buying-local-is-worth_b_4310520] 4. Salguero, Why Buying Local Is Worth Every Cent 5. Lisa Wirthman, 5 Benefits of Shopping Locally on Small Business Saturday [https://www.forbes.com/sites/centurylink/2017/11/20/5-benefits-of-shopping-locally-on-small-business-saturday/#7332f120668b] 6. Michigan State University, Why Buy Local? [https://ced.msu.edu/upload/reports/why%20buy%20local.pdf] 7. Wirthman, 5 Benefits 8. Wirthman, 5 Benefits 9. MSU, Why Buy Local?

May Your Circle Grow Merry A Longwood Christmas On View November 22, 2019–January 5, 2020

Celebrate the many shapes of the season with a display that is both nostalgic and inventive, inspired by the contours of traditional holiday favorites from poinsettias to pine cones to snowflakes. It’s shaping up to be a holiday to remember.

Coming Soon Orchid Extravaganza January 18–March 22, 2020

longwoodgardens.org

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WHERE TO SHOP /

Festive finds on State Street It's the most wonderful time of the year! Bundle up, meet a friend, grab a coffee to-go, and hit State Street for a day of thoughtful holiday shopping— right in the heart of Downtown Kennett. Here are a few of our favorite gift ideas:

PENNY LANE EMPORIUM 121 West State Street @pennylaneemporium Winter accessories including adorable hats & mittens for babies and kids, Watchitude Kids Activity Watches, Mess free Reusable Coloring Book, Jaq Jaq Bird Butterstix Non-Toxic & Dust-Free Chalk

NO. 109 109 West State Street @no109shop

Handkerchief scarf, Key Ring, Leopard Cuff, Gold Cross body bag, Leopard Earrings, Golden Goose Sneakers

MAURA GRACE BOUTIQUE 101 West State Street

@mauragraceboutique

Thymes Frasier Fir candle, Thymes Frasier Fir room spray, Corkcicle tumbler, Denim, Ink+Alloy earrings in rose gold, Ink+Alloy earrings in black & white, Statement Necklace, Assorted pom hats

ASHLEY AUSTIN BOUTIQUE 106 West State Street @ashleyaustinboutique Julie Vos Coin Bracelet and Necklace, Fur Pom Pom Hat, Tweed Wristlet, Pink and Gold Ball Bracelets, Sparkle Broach Shoes, Holiday Statement Earrings, Pink Pearl and Crystal Headbands

TRAIL CREEK OUTFITTERS 120 West State Street @trailcreekoutfitters Patagonia Atom Sling Bag Backpack, Arcade Adventure Original Belt in the style Ranger, Smith sunglasses, Prana Men's Bronson Pants, Patagonia winter beanie

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Historic Kennett Square is proud to be the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that’s helped to put kennett square on the map!

F O R O V E R 2 0 Y E A R S , H I S T O R I C K E N N E T T S Q U A R E has been at the heart of the transformation and revitalization of our historic and vibrant small town through promoting, supporting, and strengthening the economic and business environment and fostering the diverse cultural and social vitality of the Kennett Square community.

did you know? their programs include:

T H I R D T H U R S D AY S O N S TAT E S T R E E T

THE KENNETT SQUARE FA R M E R S M A R K E T

KENNETT BREWFEST AND WINTERFEST

KENNETT SQUARE R E S TA U R A N T W E E K

Historic Kennett Square is proud to partner with other local organizations to promote events throughout the year. Sign up for their monthly “Around the Square” e-newsletter, which keeps you up to date on what’s happening in Kennett Square, and look for their “Meet Our Merchants” stories.

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106 WEST STATE STREET, KENNET T SQUARE

610.4 4 4.8188

WEEKEND OF T H E A RT S

Holiday programs like

T I N S E L O N T H E T OW N & T OW N H O L I D AY L I G H T S

Historic Kennett Square also facilitates economic development by supporting and strengthening the Kennett business community through grants, low-interest loans, and technical assistance.

HISTORICKENNET TSQUARE.COM

Kennett Winterfest S AT U R D AY, F E B R U A RY 2 9 , 2 0 2 0 1 2 : 3 0 - 4 pm T I C K E T S G O O N S A L E F R I D AY, N O V E M B E R 2 9 AT 1 0 a m

Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from 60 unique craft breweries, live music, and food trucks.

Local Events F O R A C O M P L E T E , up-to-date listing of events in and around Kennett Square, visit HistoricKennettSquare.com.

CHRISTMAS IN KENNETT SHUTTLE TO LONGWOOD GARDENS NOVEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 7, DECEMBER 14, DECEMBER 21, DECEMBER 28 1:30-10pm

(last shuttle leaves Kennett Square for Longwood Gardens at 6:30pm) Requires a special timed ticket from Longwood Gardens H O L I D AY L I G H T PA R A D E A N D TREE LIGHTING F R I D AY, N O V E M B E R 2 9 AT 6 p m

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately after the parade inside Anchor Life + Fitness

B R A N DY W I N E S I N G E R S C A R O L I N G T H R O U G H O U T T OW N S AT U R D AY, N O V E M B E R 3 0 S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 7 S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 2 1 2-5pm

S M A L L B U S I N E S S S AT U R D AY S AT U R D AY, N O V E M B E R 3 0

K S Q FA R M E R S M A R K E T S C H E D U L E E V E RY F R I D AY F R O M 3 - 7 p m THROUGH NOVEMBER 22

K E N N E T T H O L I D AY V I L L A G E MARKET

December 6, 13 & 20 from 3-5:30pm

S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 7 S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 8 S AT U R D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 4 S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 5 11am-5pm

K S Q W I N T E R FA R M E R S MARKET 2020 B I - W E E K LY M A R K E T ( E V E RY 2 W E E K S ) FROM 3-5:30pm S TA RT I N G J A N U A RY 3

At The Creamery of Kennett Square

(free shuttle from Broad and State streets to and from The Creamery) T I N S E L O N T H E T OW N T H U R S D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 2 6-9pm

Family-friendly holiday shopping and activities MIDNIGHT IN THE SQUARE T U E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 3 1 FROM 6:30pm–1am

www.midnightinthesquare.com

The spirit of giving is part of the Friends Home Community!

THIS VIBRANT SENIOR community provides for the needs of older men and women with Independent Living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Residents enjoy a homey, comfortable atmosphere with a Quaker mission.

RESIDE NTS E NJOY Adopting a family through the Delaware Valley Children’s Charity Packing backpacks at the Kennett Area Senior Center Volunteering with After the Bell, Together for Education, and tutoring ESL.

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Home for the holidays at Hood’s SINCE 1989, IT’S BEEN A JOY FOR THE HOOD FAMILY to share their authentic comfort food with the community. This holiday season, let Hood’s take care of the cooking! Dine-in, carry out, or give them a call for your special occasion catering needs.

ENJOY HOLIDAY FAVORITES INCLUDING Country Baked Ham, BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked Beef Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, and more!

1664 WEST DOE RUN ROAD, UNIONVILLE

610.347.1670

HOODSBBQ.COM

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The gift of a beautiful smile starts with you

Through exceptional on-going dental care, flawless communication, and cutting edge technology, you’ll actually enjoy going to the dentist again. Since 1991 Dr. Patellis’ mission has simply been to help you achieve a beautiful, confident smile, and a healthy mouth. During this holiday season treat yourself to the gift of a beautiful new smile or freshen up your look with their cosmetic dentistry services. Thinking about others this season? There is no greater gift to last a lifetime than a great smile!

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Dinner is served

NOW ACCE PTING C AT E R I N G R E S E R V AT IONS

NOT JUST A PL ACE FOR B RE AKFA ST ANYMORE , enjoy a full menu of lunch and dinner entrées in a BYOB setting!

Garlic Shrimp

Now accepting catering reservations. No catering job is too big or too small. From intimate dinner parties, or large group gatherings, Cafe Americana is here to serve you. They are happy to make your favorites from their menu, or customize your choices to meet the needs of your party.

Angus Choice NY Strip

Patacones Mixtos

Grilled Salmon & Risotto 326 WEST CEDAR STREET, KENNET T SQUARE

484.731.4123

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Building dreams from the ground up

Owners, Jim & Tammy Barone

B U Y I N G • S E LLI N G • M I LLWO R K • R E M O D E LI N G • C U S TO M H O M E B U I LD S • LU X U RY P RO P E R T I E S

T H E P O W E R H O U S E C O M B I N AT I O N of decades of experience in both real estate and custom home building sets Jim Barone apart. Whether you are buying or selling, remodeling or building a custom home, Jim’s mission is to serve his clients through every step of the process. With his honed eye for build and design, Jim and his wife Tammy offer clients help in visualizing their dream home.

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL APPOINTMENT.

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2323 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3, WILMINGTON, DE

The custom kitchen created by Tammy and Jim Barone in their own family home in Kennett Square.

CELL: 302.530.9660

OFFICE: 302.657.8000

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Owner, Ashley Rust, wearing a dress

by Cami NYC, sweater by Autumn Cashmere and shoes by P448.

T U R N E R & C O . I S T H R I L L E D to celebrate their fourth holiday season in Kennett Square. With a focus on natural fabrics, wearability, fit, and feel, you’ll find a blend of classic and contemporary in the heart of Willowdale Town Center. Don’t miss this year’s specially priced door busters beginning on Small Business Saturday!

TUE , THU, FRI 10AM - 5:30PM

SAT 10AM - 5PM

694 UNIONVILLE ROAD, KENNET T SQUARE

484.731.4140

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Focused on fresh ingredients FROM OVEN ROA STED AND HAND - PULLED T U R K E Y, to slow roasted roast beef and scratch made meatballs, every Capriotti's sandwich is made fresh to order from the highest quality ingredients. Home of the famous Bobbie, Cole Turkey, Capastrami, and so much more!

N OW E N J OY D E L I V E RY !

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877 EAST BALTIMORE PIKE, KENNET T SQUARE

610.4 4 4.4 475

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STONE COUNTERTOPS / GENER AL CONTR ACTING SERVICES / C ABINETRY T I L E B A C K S P L A S H / R E M O VA L / P L U M B I N G

Bring your vision to life

Pictured here at Mike & Phil's home located in Traditions at Longwood in Kennett Square: Kashmir Gold Granite Wellborn Cabinetry Davenport Square door style in Maple Dove finish

STONE MASTERS OFFERS A WIDE S E L E C T I O N of cabinetry, countertops, tile backsplash, and more. Experienced design coordinators and installers ensure every detail of your kitchen or bathroom remodel is executed with perfection.

515 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, KENNET T SQUARE

610.4 4 4.7200

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Going green and saving green EASILY WASH AWAY DIRT, SNOW, AND SALT this winter

SOLAR POWERED

at Mr. Wizard. The Magic Wash Card and The Magic Pass Unlimited Wash Club are two ways to keep your vehicles shiny all season long—two great holiday gift ideas. Who doesn’t love a clean car?

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140 SOUTH MILL ROAD, KENNET T SQUARE

610.4 4 4.9870

Newly installed

rooftop

MRWIZ ARDCARWASH.COM

W AT E R S O F T E N E R S • R E V E R S E O S M O S I S • N E U T R A L I Z E R S W AT E R T E S T I N G • S Y S T E M I N S TA L L AT I O N • 2 4 / 7 C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E

Photo captured inside Ruth Russell’s Kennett Square home.

lester water provides water testing and analysis, treatment system design and installation, and ongoing maintenance to ensure your water supply is the purest, safest, and healthiest possible.

For the healthiest, cleanest, best-tasting water available

920 SOUTH UNION STREET, KENNET T SQUARE

610.4 4 4.4660

LESTERWATER.COM

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What if you could be part of something extraordinary?

It’s the generosity of our community that

CHANGE

creates magic this time of year. Whether you

On the following pages, you’ll find a number

are offering your time, talent, or resources—

of nonprofits who could use our help in

you are helping us all to thrive. Kennett

various ways. In this most joyous time of

Square has so many wonderful organizations

year, we invite you to learn more about and

doing critical and often thankless work.

support the causes that touch your heart.

From nurturing young hearts and minds, to carefully preserving our natural environment, each organization offers hope and resources to those who need it.

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Explore the deserving nonprofit organizations right here in our community that would benefit greatly from your involvement and your generosity.

A special thank you to Longwood Rotary, who has generously sponsored this Giving Guide, and has tirelessly worked to advance so many local organizations in need. Read more about their mission and their inspiring vision for the future starting on page 42.

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2020 Gala of Light Shining Hope S AT U R DAY, M A R C H 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 6 - 11pm L O N GW O O D G A R D E N S C O N S E R VAT O R Y Tickets go on sale to the public on December 1, 2019. Tickets are $175 per person. Program book ads and sponsorship opportunities available. Silent auction donations appreciated.

For Tickets visit: longwoodrotary.com For Questions please email: longwoodrotarygala@gmail.com All proceeds from the event go to nonprofits and initiatives in our community.

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Longwood Rotary

Breaking ground in more ways than one K E N N E T T I S K N OW N F O R I T S V O L U N T E E R I S M and generous

community support. But there are so many worthy causes, it can be hard to know where to start. And nonprofits often struggle in silos without access to a larger pool of resources.

Longwood Rotary recognized these challenges and decided to study the big picture so they could connect people and resources. “We’ve always helped groups that bumped into us—but we weren’t aware of all the 42

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needs in the community as a whole,” says President Bob Curran. Last year, they embarked on a year-long community needs assessment resulting in a focus 0n the following areas: E D U CAT I O N , H O U S I N G , A N D T R A N S P O R TAT I O N . Rotarians came alongside local nonprofits, attended meetings, and listened to needs.

“We’re a service organization, and we want to move into being a solutions organization,” Bob says. He asks organizations, “Tell me what your stop LO N G WO O D R O TA RY.C O M

sign is.” In education, for example, many children enter kindergarten with an achievement gap that, studies show, is nearly impossible to close. The Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County knew that equipping parents to be their child’s first teachers would help eliminate this gap, but only a handful of parents were attending their classes.

When Longwood Rotary found out these parents had no transportation and no babysitters, they mobilized members and resources to hire buses and provide

dinner and childcare onsite, enabling 87 parents and 94 kids to attend.

Rotarians then matched funds with the district to provide these services for the whole year.

They are working on similar initiatives in housing and transportation. “A L L O F T H E S E P R O J E C T S W I L L H AV E M U C H G R E AT E R I M PAC T I F W E W O R K T O G E T H E R ,” says Longwood Rotary Director for Development Jackie Crego, “so we are inviting other local Rotary groups and organizations to join us in this One Service Initiative.

The needs are great, and our message to everyone in our community is: N O W I S YO U R T I M E T O B E I N V O LV E D .”

“ T H I S I S N O T YO U R FAT H E R ’ S R O TA R Y,” Jackie says with a smile.

“We’re a dynamic, collaborative group of men and women of all ages, from different backgrounds. We can help you learn about the needs in our community and get connected with an area of service that will optimize your skills, time, and impact. And you don’t have to be a member to join us.”

“We’re the one-stop-shop to direct people to areas of service that interest them,” says Bob. “We encourage Fig readers to go to longwoodrotary.com to learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference in our community.”

B ECOME A MEMB ER OF THE LONGWOOD ROTARY !

Visit longwoodrotary.com to learn more.

Give the gift of art!

Treat someone to the gift of art—a unique, hand-made item from the ShopArt gift stores, a gift certificate for a workshop or summer art camp, or enroll an artist you admire in our ‘Business of Art’ lecture series. CCAA encourages creative thinking and fosters personal expression; their fine arts/fine craft classes and workshops teach everything from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.

CCAA also provides creative spaces for special occasions, and supports artists through more than 50 annual art exhibitions. CCAA programs are for everyone—join them for an inspirational art exhibit, take a sampler class to find your passion, and nurture your inner Michelangelo!

West Chester ShopArt Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am - 5pm Exton ShopArt Hours: Thursday-Sunday, call for holiday hours

ART EXHIBITS December 7 – January 3 Reception December 12 Kathryn Noska + $300 & Under Juried Group Show December 7 Holiday Open House

January 9 – February 6 Reception January 9 Thinking in Reverse: Printmaking Invitational + All Things in Motion Non-juried group show

January 15 – March 25 Reception January 15 PSU Great Valley: Fresh Perspectives from CCAA Artists

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What if you owned a piece

of your local grocery store?

The Kennett Community Grocer will be a welcoming space that provides the

Own a piece of your community

whole community with quality, local, accessible food. The Kennett Community Grocer, a member-owned and operated food co-op, will be the anchor of your everyday shopping—a one-stop grocery store that nurtures the economy, health, and fellowship of the Kennett Square area. It will source many products from local farms and producers, create living-wage jobs, and provide access to healthful food and nutrition education. This sustainable food co-op is the missing link in our neighborhood.

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They need you to become a Member-Owner before they can open the doors! Sign up and get more details on their website. Or, give the gift of Member-Ownership—after all, the fabric of our community is woven from gifts.

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Helping to offer women hope and confidence in their future.

GIVING BACK

Giving Back:

J E S I CA V I L L AG O M E Z “IT’S AMAZING TO SEE THE D I F F E R E N C E Wings for Success makes in our community,” says Jesica Villagomez, a volunteer stylist at Wings for Success. Jesica loves making a difference and helping others to succeed—whether she’s at work, volunteering with the Genesis Employee Engagement committee, or interacting with clients at Wings.

“Wings for Success is an amazing organization that makes a difference in women’s lives through apparel, advice, and advocacy,” Jesica says. “We want to empower women and assist them with tools they need to pursue employment opportunities and economic security.”

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At no cost to the women coming to Wings, they may attend workshops, request a one-on-one advice session, or make an appointment for a personal styling appointment. A personal stylist, like Jesica, provides clothing to each woman whether she is going for interviews, recently became employed, or needs clothing for her current job.

Clothing needs are met according to her field of employment.

Jesica heard about Wings’ mission from program manager Kelly Lynch, and she’s been styling clients ever since—including those who feel more comfortable speaking in Spanish or only speak Spanish. “Wings has flexible schedules and is always looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers,” she says.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FIG GIVING BACK AT FIGKENNETT.COM

Although she now lives in Nottingham, Jesica is a Kennett Square native and still spends most of her time here. “Kennett Square holds a special place in my heart and I love to stay connected with the community,” she says. When she’s not volunteering, she enjoys Zumba and spending time with family and friends.

The Wings for Success website shares testimonials of joyful transformation and restored self-esteem. “The women we serve are always grateful,” Jesica says, “and it’s so rewarding to hear how they’re going to use the tools and materials they receive.”

Find out how you can help or get involved at wingsforsuccess.org.

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What if you were able

to show a woman her potential and then equip her to reach it?

The mission of Wings for Success is to empower women in need to

pursue employment and economic security through apparel, advice, and advocacy.

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Donate new or gently used women’s clothing, purses, jewelry, and shoes to Wings for Success.

W H O T H E Y S E R V E Women who find it difficult to afford clothing for employment while struggling to balance other

necessary expenses like food, rent, and childcare. More than 70% of clients come from referral partners working with women in the midst of vulnerable situations—be it escaping domestic violence, recovering from addiction, returning from active duty in the military, an unexpected layoff, or disability.

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610.644.6323

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What if you could offer hope to a family in transition?

of Southern Chester County

At Family Promise of Southern Chester County, they make it their mission to help families with children experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable housing and stability.

They are a community initiative that offers a unique solution to the growing problem of family homelessness in southern Chester County. They provide families struggling with homelessness crucial basic necessities, such as meals and shelter, in addition to a myriad of social services.

AC T I O N P L A N For more information, contact

Susan M. Minarchi, Executive Director, at 610.444.0400 or sminarchi@familypromisescc.org.

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What if you could

transform the life of a teen mom and her child?

YoungMoms inspires and equips young moms to build thriving futures for themselves and their families. Over the past 9 years, they have empowered more than 170 local pregnant and parenting teens to stay in school, pursue college education or vocational training, parent more effectively, and make healthy personal decisions. Investing in teen moms has a ripple effect on their children, families, and the entire community.

AC T I O N P L A N Donate diapers (size 4 & up) or Walmart

gift cards to help young moms in need.

1 1 1 M A R S H A L L S T R E E T, K E N N E T T S Q U A R E

855.964.6667

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Members of KEF and Kennett Middle School principal, Dr. Lorenzo DeAngelis in the KMS Giving Garden, a project funded by an education grant. The food will be sent to KMS families in need and to the Kennett Food Cupboard.

What if you could change a

future by funding a first-generation college student's tuition? Or help to launch a student garden that benefits the community at large?

Since 2001, the Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) has been on a mission to invest in the future of our community. They have partnered with the Kennett Consolidated School District to fund grants that encourage innovative ideas and invest in programs that improve academic progress. In addition, they award scholarships to graduating seniors—including the newly instituted annual Pathways scholarship that fully funds a technical/community college degree.

A c tion Plan

Partner with KEF by becoming a sponsor, making a donation, or attending an event. Find out more at KennettEducationFoundation.org and click on Support Us. Interested in investing in the future by naming your own grant or scholarship? Contact kefsponsorship@gmail.com to learn more.

Community support and involvement are what make it all possible.

“I’ve been involved with KEF since 2011, and it’s very satisfying to see the impact my partnership has had in the community and in our schools,” says Dr. Michael Cari. With the help of generous supporters like Cari Orthodontics, KEF has funded over $360,000 in education grants and $422,000 in scholarships!

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What if you could help

local youth grow and thrive?

M I S S I O N To empower youth to pursue their potential academically, relationally, and spiritually. The Garage serves over 500 vulnerable middle and high school students in the Kennett Square and West Grove areas each year with youth development programs including homework help, tutoring, academic enrichment, mentoring, community service, college and career counseling and access, summer internships, life skills, job skills, and nutrition, The Garage is building the future of our community!

AC T I O N P L A N To donate or volunteer, visit garageyouthcenter.org or call 610.444.6464

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What if every child

could receive high quality early childhood education?

M I S S I O N To make high quality early childhood education and care affordable and accessible to working families in our community. Tick Tock Early Learning Center gives young children the tools they need to reach their full potential as lifelong, engaged learners. With your help, Everything is possible!

AC T I O N P L A N Visit ticktockelc.org to learn more,

get involved, or donate.

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What if you could preserve

Southern Chester County’s way of life through open space?

M I S S I O N Protect open space and natural resources. Restore native habitat and wildlife corridors. Engage area residents via environmental education to further protect our health and quality of life. Support TLC’s efforts to ensure our open space and beautiful natural resources in the Southern Chester County Region is left as a legacy for future generations.

Connecting local land with local people for the past 24 years.

AC T I O N P L A N Support us today to help create more usable open space, establish larger habitat corridors, and produce new educational programs. TLCforSCC.org/donate

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What if you could help

families find solutions to break the cycle of poverty?

M I S S I O N Strengthening the community in Southern Chester County through food, housing, and crisis services.

AC T I O N P L A N Donations can be made online at

kacsonline.net or mailed to: KACS PO Box 1025 Kennett Square, PA 19348

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Offering Affordable Dental Health AT L C H , T H E Y B E L I E V E T H AT E V E R YO N E I N T H E COMMUNITY DESERVES a healthy mouth and a smile they can be proud of. Their Dental Center provides oral health care for all, regardless of insurance status. LCH takes most commercial insurance, Medicaid/CHIP, Medicare, and offers discounts to individuals without insurance. They offer basic family dentistry (cleanings, fillings, and extractions), as well as whitening and custom night guards.

Across the country, about 20-25% of children experience dental disease.

Here in southern Chester County, LCH sees about 60% of children with dental disease. Dental disease in children is incredibly preventable, and the LCH Dental Team is partnering with pediatric and prenatal medical providers, along with community partners to help end dental disease among our children.

2019 Social Mission:

L A C O M U N I D A D H I S PA N A At Fig, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. Our 2019 Social Mission Partner is La Comunidad Hispana, an impactful nonprofit whose good work contributes immensely to our thriving, local community.

L C H C A N N O T TA C K L E T H I S I S S U E A L O N E . They need the help of our community through donations to bring free toothbrushes, toothpaste, and fluoride treatments to all children in our community. LCH is specifically asking for help in collecting 2,000 infant toothbrushes.

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610.4 4 4.7550

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Potting Your Holiday Cheer T H E G A R D E N E S S will come to your home or business at the start of each new season to create professionally styled containers full of seasonally inspired plants and flowers.

She will work with any container or vessel you already have, or have her choose them just for you. Inquire about seasonal container memberships so that your outdoor space looks fresh and beautiful with each new changing season.

Container Gardening Landscape Design Garden Construction

What if you could

Landscape Install & Maintenance

support a thriving community theater in Kennett?

M I S S I O N Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society brings British humor to life—inclusively providing an opportunity for amateurs to enjoy and participate in the many aspects of theater—to bring the community together through their Annual British Panto and many other performances.

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To donate, visit: callkats.org/donations/

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Supporting urban renewal

F O R M O R E T H A N T H I RT Y Y E A R S , Dean’s Landscaping has been designing and building handcrafted outdoor living spaces that offer both function and exceptional form.

Owner, Dean Stafford understands that it’s important to give back to the community. Everyone wins when we work together. Dean felt called to offer his expertise and resources to a partnership with ‘Greenhouse Project’.

With a mission to love their neighbors by providing sustainable urban renewal initiatives, many lives are being transformed for the better. Dean’s team along with the help of other volunteers have been able to renovate a home and create a place where people can gather, worship and learn. Find out more at ghproject.org. To work with Dean on a landscaping project at your home or business, call 610.793.2386.

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Ursuline Academy's Mission: Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.

Empowering individual learning

C U R R E N T LY ENROLLING for Middle School!

All Girls, 6-8th Grade

URSULINE ACADEMY OFFERS M A N D A R I N C H I N E S E C L A S S E S to Middle School students. The goal of the curriculum is to teach students Chinese language, history, and culture. This course is intended to introduce basic vocabulary used in daily conversations. Students learn to read and write simplified Chinese, as well as how to use vocabulary to build simple conversations. Lessons containing culture and history aided by various projects and activities provide students the opportunity to explore Chinese festivals, arts, and food.

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NEW FUSCO STUDENT LIFE CENTER When visiting Ursuline’s beautiful campus, take a look inside the newly renovated Student Life Center. Originally the convent, it has now been re-imagined into the hub for Ursuline students. It features a large atrium space, art studios, classrooms, the UA CafÊ, library, chapel, 1313 Innovation Center, and school store.

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EUROPEAN ST YLE CUISINE WITH NEW AMERICAN FLAVORS & A TOUCH OF SOUTHERN FLAIR

Eat, drink, and be merry OPEN FOR BRUNCH O N S U N D AY HAPPY HOUR Tuesday – Friday 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Head Chef, Darryl Butts & Marketing Manager, Cathy Centofanti

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Celebrations are our specialty a q uinte s s e nt i al chester co u nt y de stination for fine dining,

golfing, and enjoying good company at the tavern bar. For a very special chef’s table experience, reserve the unique subterranean wine cellar for your next gathering.

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Pictured are the physicians and staff of the Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Brinton Lake.

Y E S , YO U R E A D T H AT R I G H T. Western Delaware County may have some of the best retail stores and food, but it’s also home to another well-known local establishment: the Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Brinton Lake.

With more than a dozen specialties represented at the Center—including orthopedics, hand, general surgery, and ophthalmology—their surgeons and dedicated team work together to provide the best patient care experience and outcomes possible.

The beautifully appointed outpatient center in Glen Mills overlooks the surrounding wooded area and offers plenty of free parking. Plus, it’s a stone’s throw from all of those excellent shops and restaurants.

Crozer-Keystone has served our community for more than 10 years, and is adding new services all the time. To learn more, call 484.846.5100 or visit crozerkeystone.org/locations.

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A G I V I N G C O M M U N I T Y. As Janie Martin was folding laundry at the CURE Kenya Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya in October 2018, she was inspired to replace the threadbare hospital gowns.

colored pajamas. In September the pajamas were lovingly folded and placed in suitcases, which were hand-carried to Kijabe by members of the Garden Spot Village Travel with Purpose team.

When she returned home, she shared her vision with others at Garden Spot Village. Before she knew it, the Mountain View Vision & Design Team had taken on the challenge of helping her to sew 96 sets of pajamas for children in Kenya.

When the suitcases were opened in the CURE Kenya Hospital in early October, the pajamas were welcomed with smiles, laughter, and delight.

Residents and staff spent countless hours shopping for fabric and then cutting, sewing, and ironing brightly

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