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September Family Day at Springton Manor Farm - Sept 27, 2008
Hey there! Get the kids ready and the minivans packed up and head out to Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, Chester County, PA for Family Day on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 10am to 4pm.
Come Play Down On The Farm
Here is a listing of what activities and events will be at the farm: a reptile show, sunflower mime, puppet shows, pony rides, face painting, caricatures, games, crafts and moon bounces! That is just the start, there will also be wagon rides, tractors, and all of the farm animals! Also pack some old clothes to stuff a scarecrow. That makes great fun for the children!
Cost is $5 per vehicle and there are food vendors on site. For more information visit www.chesco.org/ccparks or contact Springton Manor Farm at 610.942.2450 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343
Springton Manor Farm is located 5 miles west of Downingtown, PA, off Route 322 in Wallace Township, Chester County.
Posted by Cathy T in Local Interests
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July The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium - Bike Race in West Chester - Sat July 5th
Cycle enthusiasts and even non-riders will enjoy an evening in West Chester this weekend as the IRON HILL TWILIGHT CRITERIUM returns for the 4th straight year. This is a professional cycling race in historic West Chester, Pennsylvania, part of the USA CRITS Championship series.
On Saturday July 5th, the downtown streets of West Chester will be humming with excitement as a hundred professional and USCF licensed cyclist’s race 60 laps around a 1 mile circuit. At speeds of 35 mph, racers will jockey for position while navigating narrow streets and tight corners. All the action begins at the intersection of Gay and High Streets, the home of title sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant.
Once again, the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium promises a weekend of free fun for families. Cycling enthusiasts and spectators will be thrilled with the action-packed race schedule that starts at 5:15 pm. There are four races total:
- Amateur Men’s
- Kids’ Race
- Elite Women’s
- Pro Men’s
The Pro Men’s bracket will be the final race and starts at 7:45 pm.
Racing will take place under the lights of the streets of downtown West Chester. Additionally, amateur races span Saturday afternoon, including a kid’s race (for ages 3 - 14).
Visit the Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant website.
Posted by Jeff T in Local Interests
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June Butterflies Will Be Returning to Springton Manor
Image via Wikipedia
If you are looking for something to do next weekend, Saturday, June 14th from 10am - 4pm, take a ride to Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, PA, where they will be welcoming a variety of Eastern butterflies. Springton Manor Farm is Chester County’s first public butterfly house. Visitors are welcome to walk through the building to learn the butterflies and their life cycle.
Along with the butterflies there will be crafts and other games and children can have their face painted. If you are unware, Springton Manor Farm also has a public farm with your typical animals. This is a great time for young children to visit as they really enjoy the farm animals!
The 2008 hours for the butterfly house for general visits will be 10:00am to 2:00 pm daily from June 15 thru September 13.
Posted by Jeff T in Local Interests
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May Summer Time Fun in Chester County
Tonight we are going to share a few fun events going on this summer in Chester County. Also, in case some of our West Glenmoore and other readers don’t know about our other blogs, we wanted to share some recent posts from those blogs. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Cathy T in Local Interests
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April Ladies - looking for something different to do?
This weekend Jeff and I headed up to the United Sports Training Center for a playdate for our kids. We were taking them to paint plates with another family that has children the same age as ours. When we got to the Pottery Place , I had no idea it would be one of those grown up places where you could paint a nice piece, fire it up in the kiln and end up with a custom made piece. My son picked out a dinosaur from a selection of small items I allowed him to choose from, and I ended up picking a fish for my younger daughter. I have to say, they were really great for 3 1/2 year olds and 19 month olds!! The mommies and daddies ended up painting the second coat on each piece, but it was a fun 20 minutes for the kids.
The Pottery Place offer Ladies Nights where you can bring your own wine and food and paint in a private room. They even offer 10% off if you get a group of 5 or more together. They had a pretty big selection of pottery available - plates, bowls, wine chillers, "piggy" banks, and all sorts of other things. Sounded like a neat idea, so I just wanted to pass it along. For more details, see their website http://www.harmonpottery.com/index.shtml
Posted by Cathy T in Local Interests
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March CCMOMC Children’s Spring Consignment Sale
It’s starting to be that time of year again where you can get bargains for your young children at one of the numerous local events or garage sales. It’s also a good way to get rid of your own outgrown children’s items (if you sign up ahead of time). On Saturday March 29th, the Chester County Mothers of Multiples will be having their Spring consignment sale from 9 am to noon at the United Sports Center off of route 340 in Downingtown. From what I hear, the place gets crowded, so go early! They will be selling clothing, toys, high chairs, beds, strollers, you name it! Visit www.ccmomc.org and click on Clothing Sale link for more details.
I believe the Morgantown Fire Hall has their semi-annual children’s consignment sale that same day, although I haven’t seen anything posted yet. For those of you looking for Children’s items or Maternity wear - have fun shopping!
Posted by Jeff T in Local Interests
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March Springton Manor Farm 2008 Sheep and Wool Day
Source: ShutterstockHello Glenmoore Parents and Residents!
If you have young children, or even if not, there is an exciting event every Spring at Springton Manor Farm, the sheep get a sheared and there are other activities and entertainment as well. It is great family fun and a good way to get active in the spring.
SHEEP & WOOL DAY: A Family Heritage Event
Saturday, April 26, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The sheep are losing their winter wool and you’re invited to the shearing! Activities and entertainment highlight Scots-Irish heritage.
$5 Parking Fee
Posted by Jeff T in Local Interests
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February World Class Vineyard In Our Backyard!?
Ok, now maybe some of the other residents of Wallace and West Nantmeal Townships have heard about J. Maki Winery (a.k.a. French Creek Ridge Vineyards) located off of Route 23 in Elverson, but I hadn’t until I drove by the small sign everyday this week.
World Class? Yes, in fact French Creek Ridge Vineyards’ 1997 Blanc de Blancs Champagne won the 2001 Gold Medal at the Vinalies Internationales Wine Competition in France. How’s that for Chester County Wine Makers!?
Here is an article from Philadelphia Weekly Online “We Are the Champagne-ions!”
Posted by Jeff T in Local Interests